The Seattle Alligators were predicted by many to be in the hunt this year for the SJL title. Instead, they currently find themselves 9 games below .500 and in 9th place.
And today they got some very bad news that certainly complicates any hopes of getting back into contention as they learned that star second baseman Mike Robinette, already in the midst of an off season, will be lost likely until late August with an elbow sprain. The 7-time All-Star, who has average 7 WAR per 162 games in his career, currently sits at -0.2 WAR for the 1974 season. Barry Baars, 25-year old backup out of Suriname, will likely get the majority of playing time at second in Robinette's absence. Baars is known for his slick glove work, but is unproven at the plate.
