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Season 28 (2014)

After 2 consecutive postseasons without a representative, the Modern League had both World Series participants, who also both won a league high 101 regular season games. In an instant classic, the 1970s won their 5th All Decades League championship, tying the 1890s and 1990s for the most championships. Despite a last place finish, the 1960s saw Nolan Ryan become the second pitcher in All Decades League history to record 300 wins. After the season, Ryan announced his retirement, finishing with league career records of 309 wins and 8500 strikeouts.

Notable Milestones from 2014
500 HR
John Mayberry (1960s)

600 HR
Honus Wagner (1900s)

2,000 Hits
Gary Matthews (1980s)

2,500 Hits
Ross Youngs (1920s)
Juan Beniquez (1970s)

200 Wins
Oil Can Boyd (1980s)

250 Wins
Steve Carlton (1960s)

300 Wins
Nolan Ryan (1960s)

No Hitters
Steve Carlton (1960s) - 4/27/14 vs. 1890s (2nd career no-hitter)
Bob Friend (1950s) - 6/13/14 vs 1970s

Final Standings
Golden League W-L
1900s 91-71
1930s 77-85
1890s 75-87
1920s 72-90
Pre1890s 71-91
1910s 64-98
1940s 64-98

Modern League W-L
1970s 101-61
2000s 101-61
1950s 90-72
2010s 88-74
1990s 87-75
1980s 84-78
1960s 69-93

Round 1 Playoffs
2000s over 1900s (4-1) - Jon Lieber (2000s) struck out 15 over his 2 starts and Billy Butler drove in 6 runs in the series win over the 1900s.

Round 1 Playoffs
1970s over 1930s (4-3) - It took 7 games to determine a winner, with George Foster powering the 1970s to a deciding victory. Foster went 3-3 with 3 runs scored and a 2 run HR to lead the way. He also earned the MVP with a series high 12 hits. Babe Young (1930s) led the way for the 1930s with 11 RBI in the series.

2014 World Series - 1970s over 2000s (4-3)
Game 1: Livan Hernandez (2000s) threw a 7 hit shutout and Carlos Delgado hit a solo HR in the 7th inning to win an opening game pitcher’s duel 1-0 over the 1970s. Chris Short (1970s) struck out 11 batters while allowing only 1 run in a losing effort.
Game 2: Ollie Brown (1970s) hit 2 HRs in a 6-3 win by the 1970s to even the series at 1-1.
Game 3: Barry Zito (2000s) threw a complete game in the 8-3 win. Billy Butler went 3-4 with a HR to lead the 2000s offense.
Game 4: Mike Cuellar (1970s) threw a 3 hit shutout to even the series at 2-2 in a 4-0 win over the 2000s.
Game 5: Livan Hernandez (2000s) threw 8 strong innings allowing 2 runs in the 4-2 win, moving the 2000s to a 3-2 series lead. Carlos Delgado provided an early boost with a 2 run HR in the 1st inning.
Game 6: Doyle Alexander (1970s) struck out 11 batters over 8 innings. Buddy Bell (1970s) hit a 2 run double in the 7th inning to take the lead, staving off elimination, and forcing a winner take all game 7.
Game 7: Bob Gibson (1970s) struck out 9 batters over 8 innings to a 7-2 win and the All Decades League championship. Juan Beniquez (1970s) hit a 2 run HR in the 2nd inning to get the scoring started. Craig Monroe (2000s) tied the game with a 2 run HR in the top of the 4th, but Julian Javier (1970s) hit a 2 run HR in the bottom of the inning to regain the lead for the 1970s. Buddy Bell (1970s) put the game on ice with a 3 run HR in the bottom of the 7th inning.

Buddy Bell (1970s) won the World Series MVP with 9 hits and 6 RBI in the series. Doyle Alexander (1970s) was in strong consideration with a 2-0 record, and 20 strikeouts.

Awards
MVP - Mike Griffin (1890s) - .300 BA, 32 HR, 109 RBI, 110 R, 42 SB
Cy Young - Mike Cuellar (1970s) - 23-7, 2.76 ERA, 278 K (2X Cy Young winner)
Rookie of the Year - Giancarlo Stanton (2010s) - .257 BA, 44 HR, 123 RBI

League Leaders
BA - Dan Murphy (2010s) - .331 BA
OPS - Carlos Delgado (2000s) - .998 OPS
HR - Dave Robertson (1910s) - 55 HR
RBI - Dave Robertson (1910s) - 134 RBI
SB - Mike Griffin (1890s) - 42 SB

W - Mike Cuellar (1970s) - 23 W
ERA - Steve Carlton (1960s) - 2.52 ERA
K - John Smoltz (1990s) - 347 K
Saves - Tom Hall (1970s) & Pete Richert (1960s) - tied at 37 SV
Shutouts - Whitey Ford (1950s) - 8 SOs (New record)

2014 Draft
1st round picks and key additions
Pre1890s - Sadie McMahon, P
1890s - Cooney Snyder, C
1900s - Joe Bernard, P
1910s - Joe Wilhoit, RF
1920s - George Pipgras, P
1930s - Jake Miller, P
1940s - Ray Lamanno, C
1950s - Toby Atwell, C
1960s - Al Farrara, LF
1970s - Aubrey Gatewood, P
1980s - Bill Nahorodny, C
1990s - Ricardo Rincon, P
2000s - Adrian Gonzalez, 1B
2010s - Josh Roenicke, P

Notable Retirements
1910s - Roger Bresnahan - 2175 H, 344 HR, 1287 RBI, 1317 R, 5 All-Star appearances
1910s - Charlie Hollocher - 2571 H, 245 HR, 1177 RBI, 1254 R, Rookie of the Year award (1999), 9 All-Star appearances
1920s - Aaron Ward - 1553 H, 349 HR, 2 All-Star appearances
1920s - Fred Merkle - 2066 H, 529 HR, 1470 RBI, 1319 R, 12 All-Star appearances
1960s - Bill Monbouquette - 158 W, 2864 K, 3 All-Star appearances
1960s - Nolan Ryan - 309 W, 8500 K, 15 All-Star appearances, 2 Cy Young awards, 4 Gold Glove awards, 2 no-hitters
1980s - Bruce Kison - 164 W, 2584 K, 1 All-Star appearance
2000s - Pedro Astacio - 164 W, 3261 K, 2 All-Star appearances
2000s - Rick Reed - 169 W, 2622 K, 1 All-Star appearance, 1 Reliever of the Year

HOF Inductees
None