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Season 9 (1995)
In a rematch of the 1994 World Series, the 1890s enacted revenge on the 1970s with an 8-6 victory in Game 5 and became the first 3 time champion in league history.
The Golden League continued to be dominated by the 1890s and 1900s, who once again were the playoff representatives for the 5th consecutive season. The 1890s set league records in saves (52) and team wins (106). They were captained by 4 time Cy Young award winner John Ewing (1890s), who led the league in wins for the third time and tied the single season record with 6 shutouts (28 career shutouts). The 1900s had another big campaign from Sam Crawford (1900s) leading the offensive barrage with 56 HRs.
Notable Moments from 1995
-Doc White (1900s) threw the eighth no-hitter in league history vs. the 1890swon July 12, walking 2 batters and striking out 6.
-Jake Stenzel (1890s) set the league record for runs scored in a season with 146. Stenzel had another 40/40 season.
-Paul Hines (Pre1890s) won his 8th Gold Glove Award. Brooks Robinson (1960s) won his 5th consecutive Gold Glove.
-Toad Ramsey (Pre1890s) notched 3,500 career strikeouts.
-Juan Gonzalez (2000s) and Cy Seymour (1900s) launched 400 career HRs.
Final Standings
Golden League W-L
1890s 106-56
1900s 85-77
Pre1890s 78-84
1930s 78-84
1910s 69-93
1940s 65-97
1920s 57-105
Modern League W-L
2000s 95-67
1970s 92-70
1990s 89-73
1950s 84-78
1980s 81-81
1960s 78-84
2010s 77-85
Round 1 Playoffs
1890s over 1900s (4-2) - Jim McTamany (1890s) hit a 2 RBI walk-off single in the bottom of the 9th inning of Game 6 leading the 1890s to a series victory over the 1900s. Four of the games in the series were decided by 2 runs or less, including two walk-off wins for the 1890s in a highly competitive series. The 1890s will be appearing in their 5th World Series.
Round 1 Playoffs
1970s over 2000s (4-1) - Dave Duncan (1970s) hit 3 HRs in the series including 2 in Game 5 to lead the 1970s. After falling in game 1, the 1970s won 4 consecutive games to clinch their 4th World Series appearance.
1995 World Series
1890s over 1970s (4-1) - Games 1 & 5 featured the two winningest pitchers in All Decades League history (John Ewing and J.R. Richard). Ewing (1890s) went 2-0 with 20 strikeouts in the series and Jake Stenzel (1890s) hit .400 with 2 HRs to earn the MVP of the series.
Awards:
MVP - Chipper Jones (2000s) - .308 BA; 54 HR; 130 RBI
Cy Young - John Ewing (1890s) - 23-8; 3.21 ERA; 308 K (4X Cy Young winner)
Rookie of the Year - Roy Campanella (1940s) - .261 BA; 39 HR; 94 RBI; 79 R
League Leaders:
BA - Paul Hines (Pre1890s) - .349 BA
OPS - Sherry Magee (1910s) - 1.121 OPS
HR - Sam Crawford (1900s) - 56 HR
RBI - Jake Stenzel (1890s) - 150 RBI
SB - Jim McTamany (1890s) & Jake Stenzel (1890s) - 60 SB
W - John Ewing (1890s) - 23 W
ERA - J.R. Richard (1970s) - 2.74 ERA
K - Toad Ramsey (Pre1890s) - 449 K
Saves - Pop Williams (1890s) - 43 SV
Shutouts - John Ewing (1890s) - 6 SO (tied record)
Comparisons to the Real World
-Pop Williams had 0 saves in this MLB career
-Paul Hines led the league in hitting 2X in his MLB career
-J.R. Richard led the league in ERA once in his MLB career
1995 Draft:
1st round picks and key additions
Pre1890s - Tom Burns, SS
1890s - John Anderson, LF
1900s - Ginger Beaumont, CF
1910s - Ward Miller, CF
1920s - Joe Jaeger, P
1930s - Ivy Andrews, P
1940s - Al Javery, P
1950s - Bobby Morgan, 3B
1960s - Al Worthington, P
1970s - Bud Harrelson, SS
1980s - Ron Gant, 2B
1990s - Tony Eusebio, C
2000s - Jeff Keppinger, 2B
2010s - Ryan Merritt, P
Notable Retirements
Bobby Mercer (1960s) - 1154 H; 314 HR; 3 All-Star appearances
Ping Bodie (1910s) - 1175 H; 327 HR; 4 All-Star appearances
Billy Johnson (1940s) - 1087 H; 228 HR
JD Martinez (2010s) - 229 HR; 1 All-Star appearance
Duane Ward (1990s) - 106 SV; 4 All-Star appearances; 1 Reliever of the Year
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