Wellington, Perth
Visitors to Wellington often remark how they feel they’ve been transported back in time to the 19th century. This is not a coincidence. Wellington, more than any other city in Braeland, has cultivated and retained the look and feel of Victorian era London. The frequent fog that can be thick as pea soup at times, only adds to the ambience. While Wellington’s economy has always been based on the fishing industry (as is nearly all of Braeland major centers), it presently has one of the most diversified economies in the country.
The Athletics’ ballpark is named in honour of Louis Santop, one of the Negro Leagues first superstars.
1937 Training Camp Record: 9-19, 7th place in EL.
1937-38 Projected Finish: 84-70, 7 GB, 3rd place in EL.
Minor League System Ranking: 13th.
What the pundits are saying:
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“Despite an uneven 'Coconut League' record, the Athletics should be a formidable offensive team that, if it gets decent pitching, could find its way into the postseason. The club will feature an enviable lineup to start things off, with switch-hitting LF Bob Boynton (80/80) and 2B Ryley McLarnon (74/74) setting the pace. Both are projected to enjoy Top-10 performances: Boynton with a line of .329, 18 HR, 105 RBI, and 40 SB; McLarnon with a line of .357, 3 HR, 78 RBI and 46 SB. LF Quentin Stubber (80/80), who is currently on the DL due to partially torn labrum, is expected to return to the middle of the lineup in 2-3 weeks. That will make the Athletics an even more lethal offensive club, as it will allow OF Tom Addis (67/70) to move to 1B. If nothing else, they should be a terror on the base paths, as the Athletics are projected to steal 220 bases, 120 more than their nearest competitor, Kingston. It’s the pitching side of things that is the big question. LHP Clyde Boney (69/70) is projected to enjoy the best pitching performance in the Eastern League (20-11, 2.73) and RHP Michael Hanley (58/58) could contribute as well (16-10, 3.11). But after them there is a steep drop off in the rotation and the bullpen is nothing to get thrilled about. The farm system is short on impact arms, so the Athletics may want to consider a trade to beef up their pitching core, especially if they find themselves in the postseason hunt.”
- Zachary Dunham, Wellington Gazette
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