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CT Wolverine · 04-15-2012, 01:28 PM

Metaphysical League Baseball (MLB)
1901 Season

The inaugural season of Metaphysical League Baseball, MLB for short, using the new OOTP Random Introduction feature, begins in 1901.

The year 1901, beginning with the formation of the American League, and the first World Series, was a great success. The season provided amazing drama right down to the final out, and even offered an international flare with the participation of Japanese legend Ichiro Suzuki and Taiwanese pitcher Chien-Ming Wang.

Both pennant races went down to the wire. In the American League, the newly formed Milwaukee Brewers led for much of the year, but dropped their final 2 games to fall into a first place tie with the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles finely prevailed when with 2 out in the bottom of the 12th, Graig Nettles singled, stole 2nd, and scored on a single by PH Tim Shinnock (3-9 for the year). The Orioles finished 86-55.

In the National League, the St. Louis Cardinals won 8 of 9 down the stretch, while the New York Giants dropped 6 of 10, and surpassed the Giants by a half game. With the Giants schedule completed, the Cards only had to win the finale. They faltered, and the playoff was on. The Giants’ John E. Farrell bested Willard Mains, the league’s best pitcher, and the Cards, 2-0, to finish 92-49 and win the title.

The excitement of the World Series actually surpassed that of the pennant races. The Giant’s leading HR/RBI producer, Joe Carter, would be out with an injury for the entire series, while the Orioles would be without the big bat of Joey Votto. The Orioles impressively jumped out to a 3-1 series lead on the back of timely hitting and a big running game. The Giants, however, eaked out a close Game 5 victory in Baltimore, then roared back to win the final two in New York, taking the finale 5-1, behind the league’s leading hitter, Benny Kauff, who finished the series with a home run, 7 RBIs, and a .385 batting average.

Top Newcomer and Outstanding Pitcher awards each league were:
• AL: Crazy Schmit, 25, Bal, 22-8, 2.02, 263 IP, 240 H, 56 BB, 122 K
• NL: Willard Mains, 24, NYG, 27-10, 2.32, 329 IP, 298 H, 86 BB, 137 K, 35 CG

Outstanding Hitter awards:
• AL: George Wright, 27, SS, Bal, 4 HR, 76 RBI, .349, 167 H, 25 2B, 30 3B, 92 R, 36 SB
• NL: Benny Kauff, 27, CF, NYG, 7 HR, 100 RBI, .383, 194 H, 28 2B, 8 3B, 104 R, 48 SB (NL batting title)

AL Batting Title; Lou Brock, LF, Bos, .365
Top Prospect: Al Rosen, 23, 3B, NYG
Major Disappointments:
• Ichiro Suzuki, 37, RF, Phil N, 121-26-0-15-.215, retired
• Bob Feller, 30, P, Cle, 16-17, 2.95, 277 IP, 316 H, 77 BB, 64 K

Top Position Player and Pitcher by Franchise:
• Baltimore George Wright Crazy Schmidt
• Bos A Lou Brock Esteban Yan
• Bos N Milton Bradley Sad Sam Jones
• Brooklyn Dave Hanson Cliff Melton
• Chi A Gary Redus Johnny Welch
• Chi N Kirby Puckett Clayton Richard
• Cincinnati Ron Fairly Ray Moss
• Cleveland Hank Majeski Bob Feller
• Detroit Joe Evans Dan Adams
• NY Giants Benny Kauff Steve Sundra
• Phil As Adrian Gonzalez Scott Chiamparino
• Phil Phillies Ray Chapman Ryan Drese
• Pittsburgh Harry Rice Ray Keating
• Milwaukee Dusty Cooke Joe Yeager
• St. Louis N Bobby Tolan Willard Mains
• Washington Harold Baines Dennis Blair

Stay tuned for the 1902 season!

04-15-2012, 01:28 PM	#1
CT Wolverine Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 93	New Metaphysical League Baseball (MLB) with random introduction feature opens in 1901 Metaphysical League Baseball (MLB) 1901 Season The inaugural season of Metaphysical League Baseball, MLB for short, using the new OOTP Random Introduction feature, begins in 1901. The year 1901, beginning with the formation of the American League, and the first World Series, was a great success. The season provided amazing drama right down to the final out, and even offered an international flare with the participation of Japanese legend Ichiro Suzuki and Taiwanese pitcher Chien-Ming Wang. Both pennant races went down to the wire. In the American League, the newly formed Milwaukee Brewers led for much of the year, but dropped their final 2 games to fall into a first place tie with the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles finely prevailed when with 2 out in the bottom of the 12th, Graig Nettles singled, stole 2nd, and scored on a single by PH Tim Shinnock (3-9 for the year). The Orioles finished 86-55. In the National League, the St. Louis Cardinals won 8 of 9 down the stretch, while the New York Giants dropped 6 of 10, and surpassed the Giants by a half game. With the Giants schedule completed, the Cards only had to win the finale. They faltered, and the playoff was on. The Giants’ John E. Farrell bested Willard Mains, the league’s best pitcher, and the Cards, 2-0, to finish 92-49 and win the title. The excitement of the World Series actually surpassed that of the pennant races. The Giant’s leading HR/RBI producer, Joe Carter, would be out with an injury for the entire series, while the Orioles would be without the big bat of Joey Votto. The Orioles impressively jumped out to a 3-1 series lead on the back of timely hitting and a big running game. The Giants, however, eaked out a close Game 5 victory in Baltimore, then roared back to win the final two in New York, taking the finale 5-1, behind the league’s leading hitter, Benny Kauff, who finished the series with a home run, 7 RBIs, and a .385 batting average. Top Newcomer and Outstanding Pitcher awards each league were: • AL: Crazy Schmit, 25, Bal, 22-8, 2.02, 263 IP, 240 H, 56 BB, 122 K • NL: Willard Mains, 24, NYG, 27-10, 2.32, 329 IP, 298 H, 86 BB, 137 K, 35 CG Outstanding Hitter awards: • AL: George Wright, 27, SS, Bal, 4 HR, 76 RBI, .349, 167 H, 25 2B, 30 3B, 92 R, 36 SB • NL: Benny Kauff, 27, CF, NYG, 7 HR, 100 RBI, .383, 194 H, 28 2B, 8 3B, 104 R, 48 SB (NL batting title) AL Batting Title; Lou Brock, LF, Bos, .365 Top Prospect: Al Rosen, 23, 3B, NYG Major Disappointments: • Ichiro Suzuki, 37, RF, Phil N, 121-26-0-15-.215, retired • Bob Feller, 30, P, Cle, 16-17, 2.95, 277 IP, 316 H, 77 BB, 64 K Top Position Player and Pitcher by Franchise: • Baltimore George Wright Crazy Schmidt • Bos A Lou Brock Esteban Yan • Bos N Milton Bradley Sad Sam Jones • Brooklyn Dave Hanson Cliff Melton • Chi A Gary Redus Johnny Welch • Chi N Kirby Puckett Clayton Richard • Cincinnati Ron Fairly Ray Moss • Cleveland Hank Majeski Bob Feller • Detroit Joe Evans Dan Adams • NY Giants Benny Kauff Steve Sundra • Phil As Adrian Gonzalez Scott Chiamparino • Phil Phillies Ray Chapman Ryan Drese • Pittsburgh Harry Rice Ray Keating • Milwaukee Dusty Cooke Joe Yeager • St. Louis N Bobby Tolan Willard Mains • Washington Harold Baines Dennis Blair Stay tuned for the 1902 season!