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reds1 · 02-19-2016, 04:07 PM

Notes on 1941-42 All-Braeland Team

Starting Pitcher

This past season saw a number of standout performances by the starting pitchers. Just a few:

Stratford’s Joel Fearn (25-8. 2.61 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 152 ERA+);

Braeland City’s David Cooling (23-9, 2.71 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 147 ERA+); and

Kingston’s Francis Slocock (17-10, 2.57 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 155 ERA+)

But Anastasio Rodríguez won the EL Satchel Paige Award for a reason. Besides ERA and WHIP, Rodríguez also led United Leagues in BB/9 (1.6), Opponents OBP (.270), and Opponents OPS (.595).

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Catcher

Fort Richmond’s Danny Trowbridge was the top catcher in the ULB, as he was outstanding at the plate and behind it.

A couple of other catcher had fine seasons as well:

Queensland’s Dave Wilson (.317/.370/.475, 16 HR, 100 RBI, 5.1 WAR), who was not quite as strong behind the plate as Trowbridge was; and

Hespeler’s Aaron Skidmore (.243/.383/.387, 12 HR, 50 RBI, 4.3 WAR) who was tremendous defensively and won a Top Fielding Award in his first full season.

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First Base

A carbon copy of last season, Jim Friend was the top first baseman in the United Leagues, winning his second consecutive Babe Ruth Award.

Coming in second, once again was Kingston’s Fergus Chitty (.316/.442/.544, 20 HR, 87 RBI, 5.9 WAR). But 25-year old Stuart Bentham of Brunswick (.297/.381/.484, 23 HR, 77 RBI, 95 R, 4.5 WAR) appears to be an up-and-comer.

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Second Base

Last year, this was a tight race. This year, it was no contest. Kingston’s Mo Symes is currently the top-rated second baseman in the ULB and played like it.

Only Wellington’s Brian Main (.293/.362/.449, 11 HR, 94 RBI, 5.6 WAR) gets a brief mention in this category.

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Third Base

This was an interesting two-way race between Kingston's Terry Maxwell and Cambria’s Kenneth Logan (.332/.415/.485, 11 HR, 74 RBI, 4.8 WAR). Logan is the No. 1 rated 3B in the ULB and had a tremendous season. But Maxwell was just as good and was amazing on defense, as evidence by his winning the Top Fielder Award.

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Shortstop

The United Leagues sees it top two position players call shortstop home. Indeed, there a number of worthy candidates for the shortstop position on the All-Braeland team, despite the loss of Okura Ito due to war-time restrictions.

Besides Balmoral’s Francisco Rodríguez (rated No. 1) there are:

Stratford’s Jake Walker (.313/.418/.470, 7 HR, 80 RBI, 5.8 WAR – rated No. 2);

Braeland City’s Adam Ashley (.305/.359/.423, 6 HR, 82 RBI, 19 SB, 5.8 WAR), who is a perennial Top Fielder Award winner;

Kingston’s Katsunan Chikafuji (.311/.372/.459, 18 HR, 91 RBI, 5.5 WAR); and

Cambria’s Rubén Sánchez (.289/.337/.408, 10 HR, 59 RBI, 5.3 WAR), who won his first Top Fielder Award this season.

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Left Field

Once again, this was no contest. But this time, it was Kingston’s Jayden Tennant who was far and away the United Leagues top leftfielder. Only Balmoral’s Carlton Broadbent (.309/.380/.530, 24 HR, 95 RBI, 4.8 WAR) came remotely close.

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Center Field

Terence Durney stands alone in the ULB when it comes to centerfielders, as there is no one as dominant a player at that position. He is also a regular candidate for the Babe Ruth Award to boot. But there is a young crop of center fielders that may challenge him one day.

One of them, Pulberry’s Jamie Couch (.308/.360/.417, 4 HR, 63 RBI, 31 SB, 5.9 WAR) is clearly an up-and-comer. Couch also won his second Top Fielder Award.

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Right Field

Clint Jones is enjoying a nice rebound the past couple of seasons since he rejoined the Cambria Cannons, and he was easily the ULB’s best right fielder. Although he didn’t win a Top Fielder Award, he was exceptional defensively. But there were also a couple of worthy mentions.

Last season’s All-Braeland Team member at left field, Stratford’s Steven Winstanley (.286/.377/.439, 17 HR, 94 RBI, 4.6 WAR) spent the majority of his time at right field, and had a fine season as well.

Pulberry’s Yoshino Ito (.283/.340/.403, 6 HR, 51 HR, 28 SB, 4.2 WAR) doesn’t seem to rate very highly on the Trolleys positional strength chart, but he had a ‘come out of nowhere’ season offensively and beat out Jones for the Top Fielder Award. The 23-year old’s WAR stat the past two seasons were 1.0 and 1.1 respectively.

02-19-2016, 04:07 PM	#219
reds1 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 3,919	Notes on 1941-42 All-Braeland Team Starting Pitcher This past season saw a number of standout performances by the starting pitchers. Just a few: Stratford’s Joel Fearn (25-8. 2.61 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 152 ERA+); Braeland City’s David Cooling (23-9, 2.71 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 147 ERA+); and Kingston’s Francis Slocock (17-10, 2.57 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 155 ERA+) But Anastasio Rodríguez won the EL Satchel Paige Award for a reason. Besides ERA and WHIP, Rodríguez also led United Leagues in BB/9 (1.6), Opponents OBP (.270), and Opponents OPS (.595). -------- Catcher Fort Richmond’s Danny Trowbridge was the top catcher in the ULB, as he was outstanding at the plate and behind it. A couple of other catcher had fine seasons as well: Queensland’s Dave Wilson (.317/.370/.475, 16 HR, 100 RBI, 5.1 WAR), who was not quite as strong behind the plate as Trowbridge was; and Hespeler’s Aaron Skidmore (.243/.383/.387, 12 HR, 50 RBI, 4.3 WAR) who was tremendous defensively and won a Top Fielding Award in his first full season. -------- First Base A carbon copy of last season, Jim Friend was the top first baseman in the United Leagues, winning his second consecutive Babe Ruth Award. Coming in second, once again was Kingston’s Fergus Chitty (.316/.442/.544, 20 HR, 87 RBI, 5.9 WAR). But 25-year old Stuart Bentham of Brunswick (.297/.381/.484, 23 HR, 77 RBI, 95 R, 4.5 WAR) appears to be an up-and-comer. -------- Second Base Last year, this was a tight race. This year, it was no contest. Kingston’s Mo Symes is currently the top-rated second baseman in the ULB and played like it. Only Wellington’s Brian Main (.293/.362/.449, 11 HR, 94 RBI, 5.6 WAR) gets a brief mention in this category. -------- Third Base This was an interesting two-way race between Kingston's Terry Maxwell and Cambria’s Kenneth Logan (.332/.415/.485, 11 HR, 74 RBI, 4.8 WAR). Logan is the No. 1 rated 3B in the ULB and had a tremendous season. But Maxwell was just as good and was amazing on defense, as evidence by his winning the Top Fielder Award. -------- Shortstop The United Leagues sees it top two position players call shortstop home. Indeed, there a number of worthy candidates for the shortstop position on the All-Braeland team, despite the loss of Okura Ito due to war-time restrictions. Besides Balmoral’s Francisco Rodríguez (rated No. 1) there are: Stratford’s Jake Walker (.313/.418/.470, 7 HR, 80 RBI, 5.8 WAR – rated No. 2); Braeland City’s Adam Ashley (.305/.359/.423, 6 HR, 82 RBI, 19 SB, 5.8 WAR), who is a perennial Top Fielder Award winner; Kingston’s Katsunan Chikafuji (.311/.372/.459, 18 HR, 91 RBI, 5.5 WAR); and Cambria’s Rubén Sánchez (.289/.337/.408, 10 HR, 59 RBI, 5.3 WAR), who won his first Top Fielder Award this season. -------- Left Field Once again, this was no contest. But this time, it was Kingston’s Jayden Tennant who was far and away the United Leagues top leftfielder. Only Balmoral’s Carlton Broadbent (.309/.380/.530, 24 HR, 95 RBI, 4.8 WAR) came remotely close. -------- Center Field Terence Durney stands alone in the ULB when it comes to centerfielders, as there is no one as dominant a player at that position. He is also a regular candidate for the Babe Ruth Award to boot. But there is a young crop of center fielders that may challenge him one day. One of them, Pulberry’s Jamie Couch (.308/.360/.417, 4 HR, 63 RBI, 31 SB, 5.9 WAR) is clearly an up-and-comer. Couch also won his second Top Fielder Award. -------- Right Field Clint Jones is enjoying a nice rebound the past couple of seasons since he rejoined the Cambria Cannons, and he was easily the ULB’s best right fielder. Although he didn’t win a Top Fielder Award, he was exceptional defensively. But there were also a couple of worthy mentions. Last season’s All-Braeland Team member at left field, Stratford’s Steven Winstanley (.286/.377/.439, 17 HR, 94 RBI, 4.6 WAR) spent the majority of his time at right field, and had a fine season as well. Pulberry’s Yoshino Ito (.283/.340/.403, 6 HR, 51 HR, 28 SB, 4.2 WAR) doesn’t seem to rate very highly on the Trolleys positional strength chart, but he had a ‘come out of nowhere’ season offensively and beat out Jones for the Top Fielder Award. The 23-year old’s WAR stat the past two seasons were 1.0 and 1.1 respectively. __________________ United Leagues of Braeland Last edited by reds1; 07-04-2017 at 08:40 PM.