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rockford · 03-02-2024, 09:50 AM

The 1927 Yankees took a step toward living up to their GTOAT billing by finishing first in their grouping with a .545 win percentage. The Yanks were initially seeded 7th going into the tournament, then went .549 in the first round (68th overall) but failed to qualify. In their 10 seasons in the Second Chance they won four pennants and two championships.

Hot on the Yankees’ heels was the 1907 Cubs, who finished just three games back (.543) after 10 seasons of play. The Cubs were initially seeded 8th (right behind the Yankees). They went .535 in the first round, 101st overall.

The Cubs have now qualified four teams in a five-year stretch – 1906-07 and 09-10.

The final qualifier from this grouping is the 1913 Giants, who saved their best season of the Second Chance for last, rolling up 91 wins to erase a six-game deficit and edge the 1978 Dodgers by four games.

In the first round, the Giants had the highest win percentage -- .556 – that failed to qualify. They were initially seeded 42nd, and finished the first round ranked 55th. They were the top favorite to survive the Second Chance.

The advancement of the Giants means they have now qualified teams from three consecutive years, 1911-13.

All three Second Chance teams that are moving on from this grouping came from the same eight-team league, the first time that’s happened in the tournament.

The 1963 Twins, one of two wild card teams to make it to the Second Chance, continued to make a case for their relevance by finishing fifth at .514, good enough to likely make it to the Last Chance Qualifier. Their ability to hang on also indicates a larger field is necessary for future tournaments.

Advancing (to become seeds 73-84 in the Quarterfinals)
.560 2019 Twins
.553 1914 A’s
.545 1927 Yankees
.543 1907 Cubs
.534 1967 Cardinals
.527 1913 Giants

03-02-2024, 09:50 AM	#19
rockford Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jan 2024 Posts: 107	Second Chance qualifier – 2nd grouping The 1927 Yankees took a step toward living up to their GTOAT billing by finishing first in their grouping with a .545 win percentage. The Yanks were initially seeded 7th going into the tournament, then went .549 in the first round (68th overall) but failed to qualify. In their 10 seasons in the Second Chance they won four pennants and two championships. Hot on the Yankees’ heels was the 1907 Cubs, who finished just three games back (.543) after 10 seasons of play. The Cubs were initially seeded 8th (right behind the Yankees). They went .535 in the first round, 101st overall. The Cubs have now qualified four teams in a five-year stretch – 1906-07 and 09-10. The final qualifier from this grouping is the 1913 Giants, who saved their best season of the Second Chance for last, rolling up 91 wins to erase a six-game deficit and edge the 1978 Dodgers by four games. In the first round, the Giants had the highest win percentage -- .556 – that failed to qualify. They were initially seeded 42nd, and finished the first round ranked 55th. They were the top favorite to survive the Second Chance. The advancement of the Giants means they have now qualified teams from three consecutive years, 1911-13. All three Second Chance teams that are moving on from this grouping came from the same eight-team league, the first time that’s happened in the tournament. The 1963 Twins, one of two wild card teams to make it to the Second Chance, continued to make a case for their relevance by finishing fifth at .514, good enough to likely make it to the Last Chance Qualifier. Their ability to hang on also indicates a larger field is necessary for future tournaments. Advancing (to become seeds 73-84 in the Quarterfinals) .560 2019 Twins .553 1914 A’s .545 1927 Yankees .543 1907 Cubs .534 1967 Cardinals .527 1913 Giants