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Eugene Church · 07-23-2010, 11:05 PM

The Islandian Times

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Top-Notch Twirlers Led Tuckanarra To TU East Trophy
Extremely good pitching enabled the Tuckanarra Blue Jays to totally trounce all opposition this season in the Tycobbian East. The Tuckanarra staff had a remarkable 2.92 ERA, which led the entire IPA. Carlton "Lefty" Stevens piloted the Blue Jays to the pennant by 12 games over second place High Mesa, 17 up on third place Red Bluff and 19 games in front of fourth place Midway. It was an amazing feat to record such a low team ERA, especially when the division is loaded with outstanding hitters and high-powered teams.

Team Batting Average
1. High Mesa .276
1. Red Bluff .276
3. Tuckanarra .272
4. Midway .265

Team Home Runs
1. High Mesa 231
2. Midway 193
3. East Point 187
4. Hillsboro 181

Team Runs
1. High Mesa 807
2. Red Bluff 760
3. Midway 737
4. South Fork 725

Team ERA
1. Tuckanarra 2.92
2. Hillsboro 3.80
3. Midway 3.89
4. Red Bluff 4.00

Team Fielding Average
1. Ozarka .980
2. Red Bluff .979
3. High Mesa .976
4. Tuckanarra .975

Tuckanarra's (100-54) mound corps sparked them to 100 victories, the most of any club in the IPA. One of the league's finest all-time pitchers, Titus Bristow, fashioned a great 25-9 record with a 2.04 ERA. Bristow's ERA was the best in the IPA this season. Lifetime the 12-year veteran right-hander is 219-154 with a superb 2.71 ERA. Delaney Elliott also stood out with a 20-14 mark and a strong 2.69 ERA. Delaney is 141-109 in his 10 seasons with a 3.35 ERA. They also got help from Yuka Nawajuk (15-9 3.54) and reliable Roy Spence (19-13 3.71). New closer Stephen Eubarinja did his job as well, compiling 35 saves with a 3-3 record and a sparkling 1.91 ERA. Offensively the Blue Jays were just adequate. Topping the batting order were rookie RF Danny Redd (.329/9/83/88/36 SB), SS Wayne Snider (.312/13/73/72) and CF Earl O'Brien (.305/13/65/104).

The High Mesa Cowboys (88-66) really had a good season as they came up from a sixth-place finish in 2012. But Frisky Franks club wasn't really in the same league as Tuckanarra, windng up a dozen games behind them. The Cowpokes boomed their way to the runner-up spot with 231 homers, 807 runs and a .276 batting average, along with some solid pitching. Rookie 1B Jack Elliott had a colossal season with a record-smashing 61 homers. He totally shattered Karol Zodoka's old mark of 54 set in 2002, while playing for East Point. Elliott batted .355, drove in 144 runs and tallied 134 runs. He was one of the prime reasons for the Cowboys turnaround this year. Elliott also got plenty of support from LF Darrel Alston (.312/30/88/77), 3B Ed Albrecht (.293/20/65/94) and 2B Wild Deer Etchimin (.298/29/94/81).

Starters Kent Wells (19-12 2.92), Johnny Falcon (18-12 3.67) and John Rainer (21-7 3.52) played a big part in High Mesa's success, too. They gave them consistent performances and Ed Galliano (4-6 3.02) was effective with 36 saves in the bullpen.

The third place Red Bluff Red Sox (83-71) also had a robust attack. Mack Connery's charges equaled High Mesa's .276 team batting average and were second in the TU East in scoring. 9-year vet 1B Tommy Klegg had a career year with 53 home runs, 146 RBIs, 108 runs with a .270 batting average. Other Red Sox contributors were RF Kris Grabowski (.342/16/84/69), SS Jose Aguilar (.302/3/81/104/30 SB), C Jim Schubert (.305/15/65/79) and LF Bryan Wessels (.293/13/56/92/22 SB). Connery has a pair of quality pitchers in Ivan Brasco (19-9 3.18) and John Dougherty (16-14 3.50). Both are 12-year veterans. Dougherty has won 166 games with 139 losses and a lifetime 3.20 ERA. Red Bluff is one of the better defensive teams in the IPA with a fine .979 FA (2nd-tied)

The fourth place Midway Wolves (81-73) with Cochise Chandler at the helm had a bunch of bashers, too. They batted .265 with 193 homers and scored 737 runs, but still ended up 19 games out of first. Leading the way were CF Johnny Lee (.291/32/93/98), RF Lou Sturge (.279/38/93/104/37 SB) and LF Dylan Stevenson (.264/33/103/93). Not much on the mound except for 22-year-old starter Motega Wolf (13-6 2.52) and closer Dom Vilaggio (4-7 3.25), who chalked up 31 saves.

The Ozark Naturals (76-78), who had won the TU East the last three years, surprisingly dropped to fifth this season and trailed Tuckanarra by 24 games. Skipper Joe Mac Carney saw his pitching and hitting go downhill, both in the same year. 24-year-old Eddie Roberts was the Nats only standout hurler. In his third year Roberts was 17-10 with a fine 2.66 ERA. At the plate 3B Todd Chadwick (.302/27/115/105/26 SB) and SS Nathan Ferrell (.291/29/114/87) were Ozarka's big guns as usual, along with LF Vic Weinstein (.296/10/65/88). Ozarka is the best fielding club in the IPA with a splendid .980 percentage.

The South Fork Stallions (74-80) were runners-up to Ozarka the past two seasons, but spiraled downward unexpectedly to a dismal sixth spot in the standings, 26 games back. Manager Duroche "Lips" Leon only had two quality arms with Blackie Terranova (17-12 3.58) and Ken Marsh (17-10 3.93). A year ago Terranova won the TU MVP and Golden Arm Awards with a fantastic 25-6 record. South Fork only had two capable hitters in 1B Joe Peters (.325/32/107/95) and CF Robby Michael (.303/18/88/83).

The hapless Hillsboro Blazers (73-81) still haven't made the playoffs after 12 years in the IPA. In fact, Arky Spanderson's team has never even been in the first division. However, things did improve for the Blazers. It's pitching perked for the first time in its history. Spanderson was proud of the team's 3.80 ERA (13th). It is usually 4.25 or worse. Hanford Stadium is noted for its short fences, 318 in left and 320 in right. Three starters stood at the forefront: 13-year veteran Ted Farentino (15-17 3.35), Tom Edgar (14-19 3.66) and Domenico Belizon (16-17 3.81). Young closer Randy Love was outstanding with 27 saves, a very impressive 2.53 ERA and a 7-5 record. The Blazers went deep often with 181 roundtrippers (7th) and were paced by rookie 1B Andy Jefferson (.303/22/66/60). 8 other players hit 10 or more homers, but did not hit for much average. As a team Hillsboro posted a poor .249 mark (30th).

For the second consecutive season the pathetic East Point Panthers (53-101) have logged over 100 defeats. It was even worse last year when they dropped 106 games. Naturally Griff Clarke's Panthers wound up dead last again. All East Point does is hit homers and lose. Because Armed Forces Park has such short fences down the lines (326 feet), the home team notched 187 home runs, but the opposing teams sent 213 soaring into the stands. Gifted 2B Jesse Goodwin, last year's Golden Bat winner, stood out again with 42 homers, 110 RBIs and 98 runs scored. Goodwin hit for a .302 average. CF Joey Olson, a 9-year player, collected 23 roundtrippers, 97 RBIs, while batting .293. However, there is some hope in East Point for the future. The Panthers were blessed with a tremendous rookie pitcher by the odd name of Bingo Long. He won 17 and lost 14 in his first season and finished with a super 2.65 ERA, even though he pitches in such a hitter's ballpark.

07-23-2010, 11:05 PM	#1828
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,940	The Islandian Times Tuesday, September 17, 2013 Top-Notch Twirlers Led Tuckanarra To TU East Trophy Extremely good pitching enabled the Tuckanarra Blue Jays to totally trounce all opposition this season in the Tycobbian East. The Tuckanarra staff had a remarkable 2.92 ERA, which led the entire IPA. Carlton "Lefty" Stevens piloted the Blue Jays to the pennant by 12 games over second place High Mesa, 17 up on third place Red Bluff and 19 games in front of fourth place Midway. It was an amazing feat to record such a low team ERA, especially when the division is loaded with outstanding hitters and high-powered teams. Team Batting Average 1. High Mesa .276 1. Red Bluff .276 3. Tuckanarra .272 4. Midway .265 Team Home Runs 1. High Mesa 231 2. Midway 193 3. East Point 187 4. Hillsboro 181 Team Runs 1. High Mesa 807 2. Red Bluff 760 3. Midway 737 4. South Fork 725 Team ERA 1. Tuckanarra 2.92 2. Hillsboro 3.80 3. Midway 3.89 4. Red Bluff 4.00 Team Fielding Average 1. Ozarka .980 2. Red Bluff .979 3. High Mesa .976 4. Tuckanarra .975 Tuckanarra's (100-54) mound corps sparked them to 100 victories, the most of any club in the IPA. One of the league's finest all-time pitchers, Titus Bristow, fashioned a great 25-9 record with a 2.04 ERA. Bristow's ERA was the best in the IPA this season. Lifetime the 12-year veteran right-hander is 219-154 with a superb 2.71 ERA. Delaney Elliott also stood out with a 20-14 mark and a strong 2.69 ERA. Delaney is 141-109 in his 10 seasons with a 3.35 ERA. They also got help from Yuka Nawajuk (15-9 3.54) and reliable Roy Spence (19-13 3.71). New closer Stephen Eubarinja did his job as well, compiling 35 saves with a 3-3 record and a sparkling 1.91 ERA. Offensively the Blue Jays were just adequate. Topping the batting order were rookie RF Danny Redd (.329/9/83/88/36 SB), SS Wayne Snider (.312/13/73/72) and CF Earl O'Brien (.305/13/65/104). The High Mesa Cowboys (88-66) really had a good season as they came up from a sixth-place finish in 2012. But Frisky Franks club wasn't really in the same league as Tuckanarra, windng up a dozen games behind them. The Cowpokes boomed their way to the runner-up spot with 231 homers, 807 runs and a .276 batting average, along with some solid pitching. Rookie 1B Jack Elliott had a colossal season with a record-smashing 61 homers. He totally shattered Karol Zodoka's old mark of 54 set in 2002, while playing for East Point. Elliott batted .355, drove in 144 runs and tallied 134 runs. He was one of the prime reasons for the Cowboys turnaround this year. Elliott also got plenty of support from LF Darrel Alston (.312/30/88/77), 3B Ed Albrecht (.293/20/65/94) and 2B Wild Deer Etchimin (.298/29/94/81). Starters Kent Wells (19-12 2.92), Johnny Falcon (18-12 3.67) and John Rainer (21-7 3.52) played a big part in High Mesa's success, too. They gave them consistent performances and Ed Galliano (4-6 3.02) was effective with 36 saves in the bullpen. The third place Red Bluff Red Sox (83-71) also had a robust attack. Mack Connery's charges equaled High Mesa's .276 team batting average and were second in the TU East in scoring. 9-year vet 1B Tommy Klegg had a career year with 53 home runs, 146 RBIs, 108 runs with a .270 batting average. Other Red Sox contributors were RF Kris Grabowski (.342/16/84/69), SS Jose Aguilar (.302/3/81/104/30 SB), C Jim Schubert (.305/15/65/79) and LF Bryan Wessels (.293/13/56/92/22 SB). Connery has a pair of quality pitchers in Ivan Brasco (19-9 3.18) and John Dougherty (16-14 3.50). Both are 12-year veterans. Dougherty has won 166 games with 139 losses and a lifetime 3.20 ERA. Red Bluff is one of the better defensive teams in the IPA with a fine .979 FA (2nd-tied) The fourth place Midway Wolves (81-73) with Cochise Chandler at the helm had a bunch of bashers, too. They batted .265 with 193 homers and scored 737 runs, but still ended up 19 games out of first. Leading the way were CF Johnny Lee (.291/32/93/98), RF Lou Sturge (.279/38/93/104/37 SB) and LF Dylan Stevenson (.264/33/103/93). Not much on the mound except for 22-year-old starter Motega Wolf (13-6 2.52) and closer Dom Vilaggio (4-7 3.25), who chalked up 31 saves. The Ozark Naturals (76-78), who had won the TU East the last three years, surprisingly dropped to fifth this season and trailed Tuckanarra by 24 games. Skipper Joe Mac Carney saw his pitching and hitting go downhill, both in the same year. 24-year-old Eddie Roberts was the Nats only standout hurler. In his third year Roberts was 17-10 with a fine 2.66 ERA. At the plate 3B Todd Chadwick (.302/27/115/105/26 SB) and SS Nathan Ferrell (.291/29/114/87) were Ozarka's big guns as usual, along with LF Vic Weinstein (.296/10/65/88). Ozarka is the best fielding club in the IPA with a splendid .980 percentage. The South Fork Stallions (74-80) were runners-up to Ozarka the past two seasons, but spiraled downward unexpectedly to a dismal sixth spot in the standings, 26 games back. Manager Duroche "Lips" Leon only had two quality arms with Blackie Terranova (17-12 3.58) and Ken Marsh (17-10 3.93). A year ago Terranova won the TU MVP and Golden Arm Awards with a fantastic 25-6 record. South Fork only had two capable hitters in 1B Joe Peters (.325/32/107/95) and CF Robby Michael (.303/18/88/83). The hapless Hillsboro Blazers (73-81) still haven't made the playoffs after 12 years in the IPA. In fact, Arky Spanderson's team has never even been in the first division. However, things did improve for the Blazers. It's pitching perked for the first time in its history. Spanderson was proud of the team's 3.80 ERA (13th). It is usually 4.25 or worse. Hanford Stadium is noted for its short fences, 318 in left and 320 in right. Three starters stood at the forefront: 13-year veteran Ted Farentino (15-17 3.35), Tom Edgar (14-19 3.66) and Domenico Belizon (16-17 3.81). Young closer Randy Love was outstanding with 27 saves, a very impressive 2.53 ERA and a 7-5 record. The Blazers went deep often with 181 roundtrippers (7th) and were paced by rookie 1B Andy Jefferson (.303/22/66/60). 8 other players hit 10 or more homers, but did not hit for much average. As a team Hillsboro posted a poor .249 mark (30th). For the second consecutive season the pathetic East Point Panthers (53-101) have logged over 100 defeats. It was even worse last year when they dropped 106 games. Naturally Griff Clarke's Panthers wound up dead last again. All East Point does is hit homers and lose. Because Armed Forces Park has such short fences down the lines (326 feet), the home team notched 187 home runs, but the opposing teams sent 213 soaring into the stands. Gifted 2B Jesse Goodwin, last year's Golden Bat winner, stood out again with 42 homers, 110 RBIs and 98 runs scored. Goodwin hit for a .302 average. CF Joey Olson, a 9-year player, collected 23 roundtrippers, 97 RBIs, while batting .293. However, there is some hope in East Point for the future. The Panthers were blessed with a tremendous rookie pitcher by the odd name of Bingo Long. He won 17 and lost 14 in his first season and finished with a super 2.65 ERA, even though he pitches in such a hitter's ballpark. Last edited by Eugene Church; 07-26-2010 at 02:35 PM.