Sherburn, Norfolk
North American visitors might feel as though they stepped back into the American Wild West when arriving in Sherburn, situated along the picturesque Lake Gowan. Located along the leeward side of the Amethyst Mountains, the area experiences the driest climate on the island. As a result, it offers prime grazing territory for sheep and cattle, with Sherburn serving as the center of Braeland’s livestock industry. Sherburn is also famous for its Stock Show and Rodeo, held each year for two weeks in November. But Sherburn is far from being a ‘one-trick pony’; it is also home to the Sherburn Symphony Orchestra, Braeland’s first full-size music ensemble.
Sherburn’s hometown heroes will be known as the ‘Tigers’, a salute to the Detroit Tigers of the Major Leagues.
1937 Training Camp Record: 14-14, 5th place in WL.
1937-38 Projected Finish: 75-79, 26 GB, 4th place in WL.
Minor League System Ranking: 11th.
What the pundits are saying:
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“Offense will have to carry the day in order for the Tigers to have any chance at making a run for the playoffs. Sherburn is projected to have the 2nd best offense in the Western League in runs scored (803), but a dismal 7th in runs against/ERA (788/4.51). SP-RHP Neil Ledoux (60/60) is the only arm of note on the pitching staff, and while he’s projected to have a top-10 performance (17-12, 3.65), it will hardly be enough to carry the team. Here’s hoping he does not get injured. The lineup offers much more excitement, as no less than five players are expected to make a significant contribution to the cause. 1B Fergus Chitty (73/73) is projected to lead the circuit in home runs and RBIs (.327, 31HRs, 143 RBIs), while SS Gary Watkinson (80/80) could win the batting crown (.368, 2 HRs, 76 RBIs, 35 SB). Supporting them will be C Joe Gault (71/71), 3B Mick Lanfear (61/68) and CF Doug Winslade (62/62). Down in the minors, the Tigers’ two biggest prospects are SP-RHP Junji Takahashi (20/65-8th overall) and CF Dan Hunter (22/78-64th overall), but they are a few years away before they can help the team.”
- Annabelle Withers, Sherburn Exponent
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