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scott1964 · 06-13-2011, 12:47 AM

Post Season 1886

NABL News: Playoffs begin
Monday, September 6th, 1886: The teams who survived the hard battles of the regular season now begin their new campaign -- the postseason! The playoffs begin today in North American BaseBall League as the Round 1 commences with these match-ups of clubs hoping to win the title:
Boston Beaneaters versus Louisville Colonels.

Game 1: 9/7/1886 Boston at Louisville
Louisville 7 Boston 4: Dick Burns, Pete Hotaling and Jerry Denny hit home runs. John Ward pitches a five hitter.

Game 2: 9/8/1886
Louisville 8 Boston 7: Dick Burns RBI single in teh bottom of the ninth lifts Colonels.

Game 3: 9/10/1886 Louisville at Boston
Louisville 8 Boston 7: Abner Dalrymple 2-5, 3 RBIs. Roger Connor 3-5.

Game 4: 9/11/1886
Louisville 2 Boston 1 (11): Jerry Denny singles home Roger Connor in the 11th to lead Louisville to sweep of Boston.

Louisville Sweeps Round 1
Saturday, September 11th, 1886: The Colonels proved to be unbeatable in the 1886 Round 1 as they shocked the Boston Beaneaters by sweeping the series.

Louisville finished them off 2-1 in the finale at South End Grounds I. This is the 4th title for the club.

Post Season
9/13/1886: Philadelphia Athletics announced that according to a top secret survey, fan loyalty increased to very good.

Awards
Top Fielders Honored by National League
Thursday, September 23rd, 1886: Who are the Glove Wizard Award winners? They are the guys that steal outs. They make spectacular plays, but they also consistently make the routine plays. This year in the National League these defensive stalwarts made a name for themselves with their gloves:

Pitcher: Perry Werden (Boston Beaneaters)
Catcher: Lew Brown (Boston Beaneaters)
First Baseman: Charlie Comiskey (Philadelphia Quakers)
Second Baseman: Hardy Richardson (Brooklyn Grays)
Third Baseman: Ned Williamson (Boston Beaneaters)
Shortstop: Jack Glasscock (Cincinnati Red Stockings)
Left Fielder: Mike Mansell (Chicago White Stockings)
Center Fielder: Curt Welch (Brooklyn Grays)
Right Fielder: Arlie Latham (Boston Beaneaters)

AL Best Gloves of 1886 Chosen
Thursday, September 23rd, 1886: Glove Wizard Awards are the symbol for defensive excellence, a recognition of the best of the best in defense. The American League Glove Wizard Award trophies for 1886 have been awarded to these outstanding fielders:

Pitcher: Larry Corcoran (Louisville Colonels)
Catcher: Phil Baker (Washington Nationals)
First Baseman: Roger Connor (Louisville Colonels)
Second Baseman: Fred Dunlap (Baltimore Orioles)
Third Baseman: Jerry Denny (Louisville Colonels)
Shortstop: Arthur Irwin (Baltimore Orioles)
Left Fielder: Abner Dalrymple (Louisville Colonels)
Center Fielder: George Gore (Washington Nationals)
Right Fielder: Hugh Nicol (Cleveland Blues)

Smith Captures 1886 Newcomer of the Year Award
Friday, September 24th, 1886: Elmer Smith's age didn't show very often in his first year. He performed more like a veteran on the hill for the Cincinnati Red Stockings and today he walked away with the 1886 National League Newcomer of the Year Award.

The 18-year-old starter registered a 20-18 record this season in 38 starts. Over 319 innings he gave up 274 hits, struck out 166 and issued 113 walks as he held the opposition to a .223 batting average and fashioned a 2.29 ERA.

Schomberg Presented AL Newcomer of the Year Award
Friday, September 24th, 1886: In his apprentice season in the American League, Otto Schomberg put up some quality statistics to sew up the prestigious Newcomer of the Year Award.

This talented Washington right fielder posted a .290 average while accumulating 117 hits, 3 home runs, 53 RBIs and 79 runs scored in 113 games. He drew 90 walks as he fashioned a solid .421 on-base percentage.

Great Season For Werden, Wins NL Outstanding Pitcher Award
Sunday, September 26th, 1886: He's in the early phase of his career, but this past season Perry Werden performed like a veteran on the hill for the Boston Beaneaters and walked away with the National League Outstanding Pitcher Award in the process.

The 21-year-old Beaneaters star fashioned a 34-5 won-loss record in 1886 with a 1.59 ERA. In 373 innings of work and 42 starts, Werden struck out 173 while giving up 342 hits and 56 walks. He held opposing batters to a .238 average.

AL's #1 Pitcher is Ward
Sunday, September 26th, 1886: The Outstanding Pitcher Award for 1886 has been presented and the American League winner is John Ward of Louisville.

"It's always nice to receive an award like this," said Ward. "I just hope I can improve on my performance next year and be in the running again," the Colonels star told reporters.

Ward excelled with an impressive 31-7 record in 41 starts. In 351.2 innings he yielded 313 hits and 37 walks, while striking out 138 and compiling a fine 2.00 ERA.

1886 Premier Batter Selected By NL
Monday, September 27th, 1886: Ed Swartwood went on a year-long hitting rampage against National League pitchers and collected the Outstanding Hitter Award for 1886.

The Boston center fielder battered the opposition for 171 hits, 35 doubles, 12 triples, 5 home runs and 83 RBIs, while scoring 117 runs. He hit .349 and posted a .452 on-base percentage.

AL Announces Best Batter Award
Monday, September 27th, 1886: Cleveland's King Kelly put the wraps on a fine campaign today by winning the 1886 American League Outstanding Hitter Award.

The 28-year-old veteran scorched the opposition with a .309 average, picking up 135 hits, 19 doubles, 8 triples, 4 home runs and 57 RBIs, while scoring 71 runs.

Post Season
NABL News: Draft Pool Revealed
Saturday, October 2nd, 1886: The 1886 amateur draft pool was published today with barely a mention on BNN. But then, fans rarely get drawn into amateur drafts. The players are not known commodities and they're not tangible, recognizable names. They might be five years down the road, but casual fans don't get sucked in by "might be," they get excited about what is happening in the here and now. Over the next 30 days, scouts will assess their possibilities, run mock drafts and formulate their plans.

To help them, North American BaseBall League has posted an interactive draft section on its Transactions page, which will be available for 30 days before draft day.

The top players available (in no particular order) seem to be:
1. Wilbert Robinson, 23 year-old catcher out of college.
2. George Van Haltren, 20 year-old center fielder out of college.
3. Tom Daly, 20 year-old second baseman out of college.
4. Marty Sullivan, 23 year-old left fielder out of college.
5. Ed McKean, 22 year-old shortstop out of college.
6. Mike Mattimore, 28 year-old starting pitcher out of college.
7. Jocko Fields, 21 year-old catcher out of college.
8. Gus Weyhing, 20 year-old starting pitcher out of college.
9. Mark Baldwin, 22 year-old starting pitcher out of college.
10. Mike Morrison, 19 year-old starting pitcher out of high-school

NABL News: First-Year Player Draft
Monday, November 1st, 1886: Today is the North American BaseBall League amateur draft. Everyone wants to be drafted first, but the real story lies in the obscure pick several rounds removed from the limelight. These are players in the draft, who might never make the big leagues, but some who could just as easily become Hall of Famers. In any case, the quest to find that hidden nugget begins in earnest today. Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York and Washington will have the first five selections. BNN analysts have rated these players as likely high draft picks:

1. Tom Daly, 20 year-old second baseman out of college.
2. George Van Haltren, 20 year-old center fielder out of college.
3. Wilbert Robinson, 23 year-old catcher out of college.
4. Mark Baldwin, 23 year-old starting pitcher out of college.
5. Mike Mattimore, 28 year-old starting pitcher out of college.
6. Gus Weyhing, 20 year-old starting pitcher out of college.
7. Ed McKean, 22 year-old shortstop out of college.
8. Lave Cross, 20 year-old third baseman out of college.
9. Jocko Fields, 22 year-old catcher out of college.
10. Marty Sullivan, 24 year-old left fielder out of college.

Athletics draft picks
SP Henry Gruber (Real Life: 61-78 3.67 in 5 seasons)
1B Willard Brown (RL: .261 avg in 9 seasons)
3B Ed Flynn (RL: .185 avg in 1 season)
C Bill Collins (RL: .167 avg in 4 seasons of 5 games total)

Off to 1887

06-13-2011, 12:47 AM	#133
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,626	Post Season 1886 NABL News: Playoffs begin Monday, September 6th, 1886: The teams who survived the hard battles of the regular season now begin their new campaign -- the postseason! The playoffs begin today in North American BaseBall League as the Round 1 commences with these match-ups of clubs hoping to win the title: Boston Beaneaters versus Louisville Colonels. Game 1: 9/7/1886 Boston at Louisville Louisville 7 Boston 4: Dick Burns, Pete Hotaling and Jerry Denny hit home runs. John Ward pitches a five hitter. Game 2: 9/8/1886 Louisville 8 Boston 7: Dick Burns RBI single in teh bottom of the ninth lifts Colonels. Game 3: 9/10/1886 Louisville at Boston Louisville 8 Boston 7: Abner Dalrymple 2-5, 3 RBIs. Roger Connor 3-5. Game 4: 9/11/1886 Louisville 2 Boston 1 (11): Jerry Denny singles home Roger Connor in the 11th to lead Louisville to sweep of Boston. Louisville Sweeps Round 1 Saturday, September 11th, 1886: The Colonels proved to be unbeatable in the 1886 Round 1 as they shocked the Boston Beaneaters by sweeping the series. Louisville finished them off 2-1 in the finale at South End Grounds I. This is the 4th title for the club. Post Season 9/13/1886: Philadelphia Athletics announced that according to a top secret survey, fan loyalty increased to very good. Awards Top Fielders Honored by National League Thursday, September 23rd, 1886: Who are the Glove Wizard Award winners? They are the guys that steal outs. They make spectacular plays, but they also consistently make the routine plays. This year in the National League these defensive stalwarts made a name for themselves with their gloves: Pitcher: Perry Werden (Boston Beaneaters) Catcher: Lew Brown (Boston Beaneaters) First Baseman: Charlie Comiskey (Philadelphia Quakers) Second Baseman: Hardy Richardson (Brooklyn Grays) Third Baseman: Ned Williamson (Boston Beaneaters) Shortstop: Jack Glasscock (Cincinnati Red Stockings) Left Fielder: Mike Mansell (Chicago White Stockings) Center Fielder: Curt Welch (Brooklyn Grays) Right Fielder: Arlie Latham (Boston Beaneaters) AL Best Gloves of 1886 Chosen Thursday, September 23rd, 1886: Glove Wizard Awards are the symbol for defensive excellence, a recognition of the best of the best in defense. The American League Glove Wizard Award trophies for 1886 have been awarded to these outstanding fielders: Pitcher: Larry Corcoran (Louisville Colonels) Catcher: Phil Baker (Washington Nationals) First Baseman: Roger Connor (Louisville Colonels) Second Baseman: Fred Dunlap (Baltimore Orioles) Third Baseman: Jerry Denny (Louisville Colonels) Shortstop: Arthur Irwin (Baltimore Orioles) Left Fielder: Abner Dalrymple (Louisville Colonels) Center Fielder: George Gore (Washington Nationals) Right Fielder: Hugh Nicol (Cleveland Blues) Smith Captures 1886 Newcomer of the Year Award Friday, September 24th, 1886: Elmer Smith's age didn't show very often in his first year. He performed more like a veteran on the hill for the Cincinnati Red Stockings and today he walked away with the 1886 National League Newcomer of the Year Award. The 18-year-old starter registered a 20-18 record this season in 38 starts. Over 319 innings he gave up 274 hits, struck out 166 and issued 113 walks as he held the opposition to a .223 batting average and fashioned a 2.29 ERA. Schomberg Presented AL Newcomer of the Year Award Friday, September 24th, 1886: In his apprentice season in the American League, Otto Schomberg put up some quality statistics to sew up the prestigious Newcomer of the Year Award. This talented Washington right fielder posted a .290 average while accumulating 117 hits, 3 home runs, 53 RBIs and 79 runs scored in 113 games. He drew 90 walks as he fashioned a solid .421 on-base percentage. Great Season For Werden, Wins NL Outstanding Pitcher Award Sunday, September 26th, 1886: He's in the early phase of his career, but this past season Perry Werden performed like a veteran on the hill for the Boston Beaneaters and walked away with the National League Outstanding Pitcher Award in the process. The 21-year-old Beaneaters star fashioned a 34-5 won-loss record in 1886 with a 1.59 ERA. In 373 innings of work and 42 starts, Werden struck out 173 while giving up 342 hits and 56 walks. He held opposing batters to a .238 average. AL's #1 Pitcher is Ward Sunday, September 26th, 1886: The Outstanding Pitcher Award for 1886 has been presented and the American League winner is John Ward of Louisville. "It's always nice to receive an award like this," said Ward. "I just hope I can improve on my performance next year and be in the running again," the Colonels star told reporters. Ward excelled with an impressive 31-7 record in 41 starts. In 351.2 innings he yielded 313 hits and 37 walks, while striking out 138 and compiling a fine 2.00 ERA. 1886 Premier Batter Selected By NL Monday, September 27th, 1886: Ed Swartwood went on a year-long hitting rampage against National League pitchers and collected the Outstanding Hitter Award for 1886. The Boston center fielder battered the opposition for 171 hits, 35 doubles, 12 triples, 5 home runs and 83 RBIs, while scoring 117 runs. He hit .349 and posted a .452 on-base percentage. AL Announces Best Batter Award Monday, September 27th, 1886: Cleveland's King Kelly put the wraps on a fine campaign today by winning the 1886 American League Outstanding Hitter Award. The 28-year-old veteran scorched the opposition with a .309 average, picking up 135 hits, 19 doubles, 8 triples, 4 home runs and 57 RBIs, while scoring 71 runs. Post Season NABL News: Draft Pool Revealed Saturday, October 2nd, 1886: The 1886 amateur draft pool was published today with barely a mention on BNN. But then, fans rarely get drawn into amateur drafts. The players are not known commodities and they're not tangible, recognizable names. They might be five years down the road, but casual fans don't get sucked in by "might be," they get excited about what is happening in the here and now. Over the next 30 days, scouts will assess their possibilities, run mock drafts and formulate their plans. To help them, North American BaseBall League has posted an interactive draft section on its Transactions page, which will be available for 30 days before draft day. The top players available (in no particular order) seem to be: 1. Wilbert Robinson, 23 year-old catcher out of college. 2. George Van Haltren, 20 year-old center fielder out of college. 3. Tom Daly, 20 year-old second baseman out of college. 4. Marty Sullivan, 23 year-old left fielder out of college. 5. Ed McKean, 22 year-old shortstop out of college. 6. Mike Mattimore, 28 year-old starting pitcher out of college. 7. Jocko Fields, 21 year-old catcher out of college. 8. Gus Weyhing, 20 year-old starting pitcher out of college. 9. Mark Baldwin, 22 year-old starting pitcher out of college. 10. Mike Morrison, 19 year-old starting pitcher out of high-school NABL News: First-Year Player Draft Monday, November 1st, 1886: Today is the North American BaseBall League amateur draft. Everyone wants to be drafted first, but the real story lies in the obscure pick several rounds removed from the limelight. These are players in the draft, who might never make the big leagues, but some who could just as easily become Hall of Famers. In any case, the quest to find that hidden nugget begins in earnest today. Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York and Washington will have the first five selections. BNN analysts have rated these players as likely high draft picks: 1. Tom Daly, 20 year-old second baseman out of college. 2. George Van Haltren, 20 year-old center fielder out of college. 3. Wilbert Robinson, 23 year-old catcher out of college. 4. Mark Baldwin, 23 year-old starting pitcher out of college. 5. Mike Mattimore, 28 year-old starting pitcher out of college. 6. Gus Weyhing, 20 year-old starting pitcher out of college. 7. Ed McKean, 22 year-old shortstop out of college. 8. Lave Cross, 20 year-old third baseman out of college. 9. Jocko Fields, 22 year-old catcher out of college. 10. Marty Sullivan, 24 year-old left fielder out of college. Athletics draft picks SP Henry Gruber (Real Life: 61-78 3.67 in 5 seasons) 1B Willard Brown (RL: .261 avg in 9 seasons) 3B Ed Flynn (RL: .185 avg in 1 season) C Bill Collins (RL: .167 avg in 4 seasons of 5 games total) Off to 1887 __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.