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Season 13 (1999)
The 2010s and the 1890s met in the World Series for the 4th time and for the 4th time, the series needed 7 games to determine a champion. The 1890s jumped out to a 3-1 series lead. The 2010s refused to go down quietly, winning the next 2 games, forcing a deciding 7th game. Jose Altuve hit a 3 run HR in the 8th inning and Felix Doubront outdueled Amos Rusie to win the 2nd championship for the 2010s. The series victory knotted up the World Series matchup between these two teams at two championships apiece.
Amos Rusie became the 2nd pitcher to achieve the pitching Triple Crown, leading the league in wins (22), ERA (2.21), and strikeouts (436). Rusie shattered the single season ERA mark besting the previous record set in 1998 by J.R. Richard (2.51).
Two no-hitters were recorded during the 1999 season. Clark Griffith (1900s) threw the 10th no-hitter in league history on 9/3/99 against the 1980s. Doug Drabek (1990s) followed 12 days later by completing the 11th no-hitter on 9/15/99 also against the 1980s.
Chipper Jones accomplished two significant milestones this season notching his 2000th career hit as well as his 500th career HR. Jones is the 4th player to record over 2000 hits with 500 HRs in his career. He was joined by Alex Rodriguez later in the season.
Following the season, the league's winningest pitcher and 4-time Cy Young Award winner, John Ewing (1890s), announced his retirement from the league. He departs with a league high 238 victories.
Notable Moments from 1999:
-Vic Wertz (1950s), Mike Schmidt (1980s), Chipper Jones (2000s), Sherry Magee (1910s), and Kirk Gibson (1980s) each hit his 500th career HR.
-Paul Molitor (1990s), Chipper Jones (2000s), Larry Gardner (1920s), Steve Garvey (1970s), Del Pratt (1920s), Alex Rodriguez (1990s), and Richie Zisk (1970s) recorded their 2000th career hits.
-Sam Crawford (1900s) became the first player in league history to notch his 2500th career hit.
-Toad Ramsey (Pre1890s) became the 3rd pitcher to win his 200th career game.
-Paul Hines (Pre1890s) set new league bests in runs (155) and RBI (181).
-Henry Moore (Pre1890s) set a league season high in singles (187).
-Last season’s 1st overall draft pick, Charlie Hollocher (1910s) set a record for the highest batting average for a season (.378 BA) on his way to the Rookie of the Year award.
Final Standings
Golden League W-L
Pre1890s 94-68
1890s 90-72
1900s 82-80
1930s 81-81
1910s 71-91
1940s 67-95
1920s 55-107
Modern League W-L
2000s 94-68
2010s 90-72
1950s 89-73
1970s 87-75
1980s 85-77
1960s 79-83
1990s 70-92
Round 1 Playoffs
1890s over Pre1890s (4-3) - In a fitting way to finish a 7 game series, Amos Rusie and Toad Ramsey locked up in an epic pitching duel. Rusie outdueled Ramsey, throwing a 3 hit shutout, striking out 11 batters to ice the series for the 1890s. Ramsey struck out 13 batters allowing only 2 runs over 8 IP in the loss. In the series, Rusie went 2-0 with a 1.06 ERA and 21 Ks.
Round 1 Playoffs
2010s over 2000s (4-2) - Rookie Felix Doubront (2010s) struck out 10 batters in 7 innings in leading the 2010s back to the World Series with a 4-2 victory in Game 6 of the playoffs. Doubront went 2-0 with a 1.69 ERA and 21 Ks in the series. Devin Mesoraco hit 3 HRs in the series to lead the 2010s offense.
1999 World Series
2010s over 1890s (4-3) - Jose Altuve (2010s) hit a 3 run HR in the bottom of the 8th inning off of the 1890s ace, Amos Rusie, to lead the 2010s to a 5-1 victory in Game 7 of the 1999 World Series. Rookie Felix Doubront again pitched a gem in a series clinching win, throwing 8 strong innings allowing only 2 hits, striking out 11 batters in the deciding game.
Awards:
MVP - Paul Hines (Pre1890s) - .350 BA; 46 HR; 181 RBI; 155 R; 38 SB (2X MVP winner)
Cy Young - Amos Rusie (1890s) - 22 Ws; 2.21 ERA; 436 K
Rookie of the Year - Charlie Hollocher (1910s) - .378 BA; 35 HR; 128 RBI; 103 R
League Leaders:
BA - Charlie Hollocher (1910s) - .378 BA (new record)
OPS - Charlie Hollocher (1910s) - 1.129 OPS
HR - Rowdy Tellez (2010s) - 59 HR
RBI - Paul Hines (Pre1890s) - 181 RBI (new record)
SB - Jake Stenzel (1890s) - 54 SB
W - Amos Rusie (1890s) - 22
ERA - Amos Rusie (1890s) - 2.21 (new record)
K - Amos Rusie (1890s) - 436 K
Saves - Joe Page (1950s) - 39 SV
Shutouts - Amos Rusie (1890s) - 7 SO (new record)
Comparisons to the Real World
-Charlie Hollocher only had 14 career HRs and never led the league in hitting
1999 Draft:
1st round picks and key additions
Pre1890s - Lon Knight, P
1890s - Pat Murphy, C
1900s - Bill Coughlin, 3B
1910s - Dolf Luque, P
1920s - Ross Youngs, CF
1930s - Bob Klinger, P
1940s - Fred Hutchinson, P
1950s - Jerry Kindall, SS
1960s - Bill Monbouquette, P
1970s - Bob Apodaca, P
1980s - Oil Can Boyd, P
1990s - Dave Magadan, 1B/3B
2000s - Ryan Doumit, C
2010s - Luis Severino, P
Notable Retirements
-John Ewing (1890s) - 238 W; 4058 K; 10 All-Star appearances; 4 Cy Young Awards
-Juan Gonzalez (2000s) - 560 HR; 1437 RBI; 1152 R; 9 All-Star appearances
-Rod Carew (1970s) - .309 BA; 2278 H; 1168 R; 5 All-Star appearances; 4 Gold Glove Awards
-Dale Murphy (1980s) - 443 HR; 1127 RBI; 3 All-Star appearances
-Addie Joss (1900s) - 153 W; 2391 K; 5 All-Star appearances
-Kevin Tapani (1990s) - 153 W; 2854 K; 2 All-Star appearances
-Dave Hoskins (1950s) - 207 SV; 1 All-Star appearance
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