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ayaghmour2 · 01-09-2020, 11:27 PM

June 10th, 1929
Baltimore Cannons (26-28): 5
Chicago Cougars (18-35): 0

W: Bob Miller (8-5)
L: Dick Lyons (4-6)

There was no offense to be seen today as Bob Miller tossed a 6-hit shutout with a walk and strikeout as the Cannons handled us easily. Dick Lyons didn't pitch too well, 8 innings with 10 hits, 5 runs, and 2 strikeouts. Bob McCarty was half the offense, 3-for-4 with a double. Barney Green and Joe Davis were both 1-for-3.

June 11th, 1929
Baltimore Cannons (27-28): 12
Chicago Cougars (18-36): 9

W: Dutch Leverett (2-0)
L: Babe Wilder (2-5)

Late scoring cost us the split as the Cannons scored 5 in the 8th and 4 in the 9th. We fought back for 3 in the bottom of the 9th, but it was not enough. Babe Wilder allowed 8 runs in 7.2 innings off 12 hits and 2 walks with just 1 strikeout. Ed Woodward allowed 4 unearned runs with 2 hits and 2 walks in the 9th. Bill Ashbaugh was 3-for-4 with a double, walk, 2 runs, and an RBI. Luke Nixon was 2-for-5 with a double, run scored, and two driven in. Harry Simmons was 2-for-5 with 2 runs scored. Art Panko was 2-for-4 with a walk, run scored, and two driven in.

June 12th, 1929
New York Stars (26-29): 3
Chicago Cougars (19-36): 6

W: Dick Richards (3-3)
L: Cotton Taylor (4-5)
SV: Ace McSherry (4)

We started the weird four game set with the Stars with a nice 6-3 win. Cotton Taylor got the win, going 7 innings with 8 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks, and a strikeout. Ace McSherry earned a two inning save and allowed just 2 hits in the scoreless frames. Joe Davis was 3-for-4 with a steal, 2 runs, 2 RBI's, and his first big league homer. Taylor was 2-for-2 with a sac-bunt. Luke Nixon was 1-for-3 with a sac-bunt and triple. Bob McCarty was 1-for-3 with a steal and run scored.

June 13th, 1929
New York Stars (27-29): 6
Chicago Cougars (19-37): 4

W: Jack Carr (1-1)
L: Dick Kadlec (1-3)
SV: Phil English (3)

An error lead to three unearned runs in the ninth as the Stars evened the series before the off day in the middle. Kadlec wasn't perfect, but he did complete the game. He was charged with 10 hits, 6 runs (2 earned), 4 walks, and 5 strikeouts. In his first game back from injury, Dick Kadlec was 3-for-4 with a two run homer. Art Panko was 2-for-2 with 2 walks. Barney Green was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Bob McCarty was 1-for-4 with a walk and run scored.

June 15th, 1929
New York Stars (27-30): 3
Chicago Cougars (20-37): 5

W: Dick Lyons (5-6)
L: Del Plummer (5-5)
SV: Ace McSherry (5)

Lots of fives in the stat line as we took game three of four in a nail-biter. Lyons went 8 with 7 hits, 3 runs, 2 walks, and a strikeout. Luke Nixon went 2-for-3 with a triple, steal, walk, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. Barney Green was 1-for-2 with a homer, sac-bunt, walk, run scored, and 2 RBI's. Bill Ashbaugh and Harry Simmons were both 1-for-3 with a walk and run scored.

June 16th, 1929
New York Stars (27-31): 6
Chicago Cougars (21-37): 7

W: Johnny Douglas (4-5)
L: Skinny Foster (3-7)
SV: Ace McSherry (6)

Can we only play teams from New York? Our only two series wins of the season came against the Kings and now the Stars. Johnny Douglas did his best to blow this game, allowing 2 runs in the 8th and 9th. He went 8.1 with 12 hits, 6 runs (4 earned), a walk, and a strikeout. McSherry retired the final two batters to earn his third save of the week, doubling his total on the season and strangely every game in this series had a pitcher with a save. Mack Deal was a homer away from the cycle, 3-for-4 with 2 runs and 2 RBI's. Douglas was 2-for-2 with a sac-bunt and RBI. Barney Green was 2-for-4 with a double and 2 runs scored. Harry Simmons was 2-for-4 with 2 RBI's. Bob McCarty was 1-for-3 with a double, walk, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's.

Stars of the Week
Barney Green : 21 AB, 7 H, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .333 AVG, .915 OPS
Luke Nixon : 21 AB, 6 H, 0 HR, 6 RBI, .286 AVG, .872 OPS
Dick Fessel : 9 AB, 4 H, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG, 1.323 OPS

Looking Ahead
We're home all week with a four game set against Toronto (31-30) and then three with the first place Sailors (38-19). Philly is 4.5 games ahead of the Saints and 17.5 games ahead of us. We sit 4.5 behind Brooklyn (25-33) for 7th.

I've officially put Barney Green on the block as I'm ready to bring up Fred Barrell. If Green can't be moved by the end of the month, Barrell will make his debut July 1st. I'm not convinced he's quite ready for the majors, but I feel like I'm wasting him down in Milwaukee and he's getting angry. He's also extremely popular, which should lead to more ticket sales.

A big league debut for Ben Curtin down in AAA is also coming in the near future as I will make room for him one way or another. We have three straight off days after the Sailors series where he'll be called up to ensure the rotation does not get messed up. He'll turn 24 on the 28th, and the 153rd rated prospect in baseball has been impressive with the Blues. He was 5-4 with a 2.68 ERA (149 ERA+), 1.35 WHIP, and 38 strikeouts in 12 starts. His promotion will likely correspond with the end of Vince DaCosta's tenure as a Cougar.

Injury Report
Starting with the easy decision, Joe Foley will return to AAA as he looks to stay healthy after re-injuring himself on rehab. In the case of John Dibblee, I found it impossible to send Luke Nixon down so I brought Dibblee back and kept Nixon. I decided that I would rotate him in at both first and left with Nixon, Fessel, Davis, and Smith as we work to get a lot of quality guys playing time.

Lincoln got C Ken Wyatt back and lost veteran SP Ike Wetzel for the week with with back spasms. Recent 2nd Round Pick Ike Quinn is hurt again, this time a strained shoulder that will keep him out 5-6 weeks. In 5 starts he was 1-2 with a 3.49 ERA (97 ERA+), 1.34 WHIP, and 37 strikeouts. San Jose CF Pete Slater returned to the DL with a strained forearm, but he should be back next week.

Transactions
CF Hi Lawson was designated for assignment to make room for John Dibblee. Lawson barely played, going 2-for-15 with a very impressive -34 OPS+. I'd be shocked if someone claimed him.

Minor League Report

LF George Alt (A Lincoln Legislators): He may have just been promoted to Lincoln, but the 22-year-old proved ready as he marched to Player of the Week Awards. He hit .467/.529/.667 (207 OPS+) with a homer, steal, and 9 RBI's in 34 trips to the plate. An undrafted free agent out of Tulsa HS, Alt was one of the filler players we had to sign when the B League was first created. Alt finally got playing time last season, hitting .312/.385/.442 (118 OPS+) with Lincoln. He hit 5 homers, stole 10 bases, and drove in 69 RBI's with a +6.5 ZR in left. He's played games at first, second, third, left, and center and is an intriguing depth piece for the organization. He's got good range and a good eye and has value in his versatility.

SP Herb Plummer (C La Crosse Lions): Recently returning to the rotation, the 21-year-old responded with a 5-hit shutout of the Burlington Bears. He walked 3 and struck out 9 to improve to 3-2 in 5 starts. The 9th Round Pick from our latest draft has a 2.66 ERA (127 ERA+), 1.14 WHIP, and 28 strikeouts in 44 innings with the Lions. Plummer throws in the 90s and may end up in the bullpen, like he was for most of his career with Brooklyn State. He actually has the same amount of starts this season as he has in his whole minor league career, but with the myriad of injuries to pitchers in our system he has stepped up and ate innings.

Amateur Report

With the Liberty College Bells facing the Opelika State Wildcats in the College World Series, I'll cover the team that won their division outright first, the Wildcats.

SS Joe Foy: As a Junior, he has a chance to win his second career World Series championship. 1929 has easily been his best season, as he hit .432/.502/.617 (189 OPS+) with 5 homers, 16 steals, and 42 RBI's. He also put up a +2.8 ZR at short, the first positive ranking of his career. He finished his regular season college career with a .349/.417/.544 (156 OPS+) that was dragged down by his Freshman season where he was good, but not great. He also hit 24 homers, stole 31 bases, and drove in 126 RBI's in 151 collegiate games. He's got plus range and plus contact ability, but my scout really isn't too fond of his skills. I do expect him to be selected in the top five rounds, but I likely won't be considering him unless my scout changes his mind.

SP Charlie Bingham: One of the Wildcats freshman stars, ace Charlie Bingham was untouchable this season, going 10-3 with a 1.71 ERA (270 ERA+), 0.94 WHIP, and 129 strikeouts in 105 innings pitched. He's a ground-ball pitcher who throws in the mid 80s and sits at only 5'9'', although the recently turned 19-year-old doesn't need speed or height. He's got a filthy knuckleball. I absolutely love knuckleballers, so Bingham is someone I will keep tabs on the next two seasons. All eyes will be on him for game one as he'll take on fellow freshman Jim Trippe.

RF Roy Zingale: Another freshman superstar as the slugging Zingale hit 20 homers and drove in 59 RBI's in 193 plate appearances. His .324/.389/.735 (185 OPS+) batting line was equally impressive and he got the cushion of Joe Foy hitting behind him. Zingale's calling card is his power and while none of his other tools really stick out, he's still young and has a ton of time for development. He is decent in right field, although that's likely the only outfield spot he can play although he has played a little in left and at first. He'll have to prove that Foy isn't the reason he hit so well, as he's likely to anchor the Wildcat offense next season.

CF Max Long: Despite stats that don't quite stick out, this is my scouts favorite player on Opelika State's roster. His .308/.388/.432 (119 OPS+) career line doesn't quite scream top prospect, but his .330/.395/.509 (133 OPS+) this season is solid. He stole 56 bases, hit 10 homers (8 this year), and drove in 80 in 621 at bats with the Wildcats. He's a good defender in center and has excellent speed that really helps with his range. He looks to be one of the better defenders in the league and should find himself selected by a FABL team this Winter.

SP Claude Bradbury: Another freshman, Claude Bradbury went 5-2 with a 2.71 ERA (170 ERA+), 1.05 WHIP, and 101 strikeouts in 76.1 innings. He finds himself behind Billy Crosby in the rotation despite the fact that Crosby has never appeared in a regular season game. Bradbury profiles as a reliever, but he has a devastating slider which is easily the best of his four pitches. He's a side winding righty who's 6'4'', 190 who I can see adding velocity as he matures. He's a project right now, but he can easily work his way up draft boards with at least two seasons of eligibility left.

01-09-2020, 11:27 PM	#21
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Week 9: June 10th-June 16th June 10th, 1929 Baltimore Cannons (26-28): 5 Chicago Cougars (18-35): 0 W: Bob Miller (8-5) L: Dick Lyons (4-6) There was no offense to be seen today as Bob Miller tossed a 6-hit shutout with a walk and strikeout as the Cannons handled us easily. Dick Lyons didn't pitch too well, 8 innings with 10 hits, 5 runs, and 2 strikeouts. Bob McCarty was half the offense, 3-for-4 with a double. Barney Green and Joe Davis were both 1-for-3. June 11th, 1929 Baltimore Cannons (27-28): 12 Chicago Cougars (18-36): 9 W: Dutch Leverett (2-0) L: Babe Wilder (2-5) Late scoring cost us the split as the Cannons scored 5 in the 8th and 4 in the 9th. We fought back for 3 in the bottom of the 9th, but it was not enough. Babe Wilder allowed 8 runs in 7.2 innings off 12 hits and 2 walks with just 1 strikeout. Ed Woodward allowed 4 unearned runs with 2 hits and 2 walks in the 9th. Bill Ashbaugh was 3-for-4 with a double, walk, 2 runs, and an RBI. Luke Nixon was 2-for-5 with a double, run scored, and two driven in. Harry Simmons was 2-for-5 with 2 runs scored. Art Panko was 2-for-4 with a walk, run scored, and two driven in. June 12th, 1929 New York Stars (26-29): 3 Chicago Cougars (19-36): 6 W: Dick Richards (3-3) L: Cotton Taylor (4-5) SV: Ace McSherry (4) We started the weird four game set with the Stars with a nice 6-3 win. Cotton Taylor got the win, going 7 innings with 8 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks, and a strikeout. Ace McSherry earned a two inning save and allowed just 2 hits in the scoreless frames. Joe Davis was 3-for-4 with a steal, 2 runs, 2 RBI's, and his first big league homer. Taylor was 2-for-2 with a sac-bunt. Luke Nixon was 1-for-3 with a sac-bunt and triple. Bob McCarty was 1-for-3 with a steal and run scored. June 13th, 1929 New York Stars (27-29): 6 Chicago Cougars (19-37): 4 W: Jack Carr (1-1) L: Dick Kadlec (1-3) SV: Phil English (3) An error lead to three unearned runs in the ninth as the Stars evened the series before the off day in the middle. Kadlec wasn't perfect, but he did complete the game. He was charged with 10 hits, 6 runs (2 earned), 4 walks, and 5 strikeouts. In his first game back from injury, Dick Kadlec was 3-for-4 with a two run homer. Art Panko was 2-for-2 with 2 walks. Barney Green was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Bob McCarty was 1-for-4 with a walk and run scored. June 15th, 1929 New York Stars (27-30): 3 Chicago Cougars (20-37): 5 W: Dick Lyons (5-6) L: Del Plummer (5-5) SV: Ace McSherry (5) Lots of fives in the stat line as we took game three of four in a nail-biter. Lyons went 8 with 7 hits, 3 runs, 2 walks, and a strikeout. Luke Nixon went 2-for-3 with a triple, steal, walk, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. Barney Green was 1-for-2 with a homer, sac-bunt, walk, run scored, and 2 RBI's. Bill Ashbaugh and Harry Simmons were both 1-for-3 with a walk and run scored. June 16th, 1929 New York Stars (27-31): 6 Chicago Cougars (21-37): 7 W: Johnny Douglas (4-5) L: Skinny Foster (3-7) SV: Ace McSherry (6) Can we only play teams from New York? Our only two series wins of the season came against the Kings and now the Stars. Johnny Douglas did his best to blow this game, allowing 2 runs in the 8th and 9th. He went 8.1 with 12 hits, 6 runs (4 earned), a walk, and a strikeout. McSherry retired the final two batters to earn his third save of the week, doubling his total on the season and strangely every game in this series had a pitcher with a save. Mack Deal was a homer away from the cycle, 3-for-4 with 2 runs and 2 RBI's. Douglas was 2-for-2 with a sac-bunt and RBI. Barney Green was 2-for-4 with a double and 2 runs scored. Harry Simmons was 2-for-4 with 2 RBI's. Bob McCarty was 1-for-3 with a double, walk, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. Stars of the Week Barney Green : 21 AB, 7 H, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .333 AVG, .915 OPS Luke Nixon : 21 AB, 6 H, 0 HR, 6 RBI, .286 AVG, .872 OPS Dick Fessel : 9 AB, 4 H, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG, 1.323 OPS Looking Ahead We're home all week with a four game set against Toronto (31-30) and then three with the first place Sailors (38-19). Philly is 4.5 games ahead of the Saints and 17.5 games ahead of us. We sit 4.5 behind Brooklyn (25-33) for 7th. I've officially put Barney Green on the block as I'm ready to bring up Fred Barrell. If Green can't be moved by the end of the month, Barrell will make his debut July 1st. I'm not convinced he's quite ready for the majors, but I feel like I'm wasting him down in Milwaukee and he's getting angry. He's also extremely popular, which should lead to more ticket sales. A big league debut for Ben Curtin down in AAA is also coming in the near future as I will make room for him one way or another. We have three straight off days after the Sailors series where he'll be called up to ensure the rotation does not get messed up. He'll turn 24 on the 28th, and the 153rd rated prospect in baseball has been impressive with the Blues. He was 5-4 with a 2.68 ERA (149 ERA+), 1.35 WHIP, and 38 strikeouts in 12 starts. His promotion will likely correspond with the end of Vince DaCosta's tenure as a Cougar. Injury Report Starting with the easy decision, Joe Foley will return to AAA as he looks to stay healthy after re-injuring himself on rehab. In the case of John Dibblee, I found it impossible to send Luke Nixon down so I brought Dibblee back and kept Nixon. I decided that I would rotate him in at both first and left with Nixon, Fessel, Davis, and Smith as we work to get a lot of quality guys playing time. Lincoln got C Ken Wyatt back and lost veteran SP Ike Wetzel for the week with with back spasms. Recent 2nd Round Pick Ike Quinn is hurt again, this time a strained shoulder that will keep him out 5-6 weeks. In 5 starts he was 1-2 with a 3.49 ERA (97 ERA+), 1.34 WHIP, and 37 strikeouts. San Jose CF Pete Slater returned to the DL with a strained forearm, but he should be back next week. Transactions CF Hi Lawson was designated for assignment to make room for John Dibblee. Lawson barely played, going 2-for-15 with a very impressive -34 OPS+. I'd be shocked if someone claimed him. Minor League Report LF George Alt (A Lincoln Legislators): He may have just been promoted to Lincoln, but the 22-year-old proved ready as he marched to Player of the Week Awards. He hit .467/.529/.667 (207 OPS+) with a homer, steal, and 9 RBI's in 34 trips to the plate. An undrafted free agent out of Tulsa HS, Alt was one of the filler players we had to sign when the B League was first created. Alt finally got playing time last season, hitting .312/.385/.442 (118 OPS+) with Lincoln. He hit 5 homers, stole 10 bases, and drove in 69 RBI's with a +6.5 ZR in left. He's played games at first, second, third, left, and center and is an intriguing depth piece for the organization. He's got good range and a good eye and has value in his versatility. SP Herb Plummer (C La Crosse Lions): Recently returning to the rotation, the 21-year-old responded with a 5-hit shutout of the Burlington Bears. He walked 3 and struck out 9 to improve to 3-2 in 5 starts. The 9th Round Pick from our latest draft has a 2.66 ERA (127 ERA+), 1.14 WHIP, and 28 strikeouts in 44 innings with the Lions. Plummer throws in the 90s and may end up in the bullpen, like he was for most of his career with Brooklyn State. He actually has the same amount of starts this season as he has in his whole minor league career, but with the myriad of injuries to pitchers in our system he has stepped up and ate innings. Amateur Report With the Liberty College Bells facing the Opelika State Wildcats in the College World Series, I'll cover the team that won their division outright first, the Wildcats. SS Joe Foy: As a Junior, he has a chance to win his second career World Series championship. 1929 has easily been his best season, as he hit .432/.502/.617 (189 OPS+) with 5 homers, 16 steals, and 42 RBI's. He also put up a +2.8 ZR at short, the first positive ranking of his career. He finished his regular season college career with a .349/.417/.544 (156 OPS+) that was dragged down by his Freshman season where he was good, but not great. He also hit 24 homers, stole 31 bases, and drove in 126 RBI's in 151 collegiate games. He's got plus range and plus contact ability, but my scout really isn't too fond of his skills. I do expect him to be selected in the top five rounds, but I likely won't be considering him unless my scout changes his mind. SP Charlie Bingham: One of the Wildcats freshman stars, ace Charlie Bingham was untouchable this season, going 10-3 with a 1.71 ERA (270 ERA+), 0.94 WHIP, and 129 strikeouts in 105 innings pitched. He's a ground-ball pitcher who throws in the mid 80s and sits at only 5'9'', although the recently turned 19-year-old doesn't need speed or height. He's got a filthy knuckleball. I absolutely love knuckleballers, so Bingham is someone I will keep tabs on the next two seasons. All eyes will be on him for game one as he'll take on fellow freshman Jim Trippe. RF Roy Zingale: Another freshman superstar as the slugging Zingale hit 20 homers and drove in 59 RBI's in 193 plate appearances. His .324/.389/.735 (185 OPS+) batting line was equally impressive and he got the cushion of Joe Foy hitting behind him. Zingale's calling card is his power and while none of his other tools really stick out, he's still young and has a ton of time for development. He is decent in right field, although that's likely the only outfield spot he can play although he has played a little in left and at first. He'll have to prove that Foy isn't the reason he hit so well, as he's likely to anchor the Wildcat offense next season. CF Max Long: Despite stats that don't quite stick out, this is my scouts favorite player on Opelika State's roster. His .308/.388/.432 (119 OPS+) career line doesn't quite scream top prospect, but his .330/.395/.509 (133 OPS+) this season is solid. He stole 56 bases, hit 10 homers (8 this year), and drove in 80 in 621 at bats with the Wildcats. He's a good defender in center and has excellent speed that really helps with his range. He looks to be one of the better defenders in the league and should find himself selected by a FABL team this Winter. SP Claude Bradbury: Another freshman, Claude Bradbury went 5-2 with a 2.71 ERA (170 ERA+), 1.05 WHIP, and 101 strikeouts in 76.1 innings. He finds himself behind Billy Crosby in the rotation despite the fact that Crosby has never appeared in a regular season game. Bradbury profiles as a reliever, but he has a devastating slider which is easily the best of his four pitches. He's a side winding righty who's 6'4'', 190 who I can see adding velocity as he matures. He's a project right now, but he can easily work his way up draft boards with at least two seasons of eligibility left.