BNN Report
News from the CBO, Minors, College, and Youth Leagues
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
13 July 2308
CBO Analysis
We are just one week from the All-Star Break, and three teams are still vying to be the top team in the CBO, while there are several other contenders and up-and-comers in the league hoping to take home the ultimate trophy.
If the playoffs were to start today, these would be the seedings:
NCA
1. Salem
2. Sunshine Tidings
3. Nordhagen Beach
4. Bunker Hill
5. Starlight
Salem took a slight lead in the NCA for the top record, which also counts as the CBO's top record. As mentioned, the Witch Hats have never been to the playoffs, but they do have a solid nine-game lead over the 6th-best team (Easy Town) in the NCA, which gives them a great chance with just 48 games to play in the regular season.
Speaking of the Assaultrons, an unsteady 3-7 mark the past two weeks, only better in the NCA than the CBO's worst team, Concord, has dropped them two games out of the wildcard race with other teams like The Slog, Nahant, and County Crossing not all that far back.
SCA
1. Vault 81
2. Spectacle Island
3. Oberland
4. University Point
5. Egret
Vault 81 continues to win at a steady pace, including a nice series win over Roxbury to keep the Rad Sox out of playoff contention. Spectacle Island struggled the past two weeks, while University Point has gotten hot and surpasses Jamaica Plain, whom they swept, for 2nd place in the ML.
For the wildcard spot, the Ninjas' two greatest threats right now are the Red Rockets and Quincy, in which Egret leads by three games in that race. Like Salem in the NCA, Vault 81 leads the 6th-place team by nine games, giving them a good chance to be playoff bound in 2308.
Now the Power Rankings. We are going to change to a different format this week, showing all teams in the Power Rankings with a recap of the past 10 games for the Top 5 teams.
Here are the current team power rankings for Commonwealth Baseball Organization:
Teams (Total Points, Tendency):
1) Salem Witch Hats (128.0, +) - The Hats swept Fort Hagen, won two at County Crossing, swept the Silver Shroud again, and then won two over Easy Town in an 8-2 stretch.
2) Vault 81 Dwellers (123.5, +) - The Dwellers went 7-3, sweeping Spectacle Island, winning two over FHE, splitting at Jamaica Plain, and then winning two at the Sox.
3) Sunshine Tidings Chemists (120.5, -) - The Chemists were also 7-3 with a sweep of the Assaultrons and Concord, a split at Nahant, and then a series loss at Starlight.
4) Nordhagen Beach Party Boys (115.5, +) - The Boys were 6-4 thanks to a split with Lexington, a series loss at Easy Town, a sweep of the Radstags, and then a series win over County Crossing.
5) Oberland T-51s (114.5, -) - The T-51s continued a steady climb upward by going 7-3 with a sweep of the Rockets, a series win over the Rad Sox, getting swept at Spectacle Island, and then a sweep of the Yao Guai.
6) University Point Deathclaws (110.0, ++)
7) Bunker Hill 75ers (108.0, ++)
8) Spectacle Island Reapers (106.5, --)
9) Starlight Killers (105.5, -)
10) Egret Ninjas (101.5, -)
11) The Slog Ghouls (96.0, +)
12) Quincy Gunners (92.0, +)
13) Easy Town Assaultrons (91.5, --)
14) Nahant Celtics (88.5, +)
15) Jamaica Plain Red Rockets (87.0, --)
16) Roxbury Rad Sox (85.0, +)
17) County Crossing Bloodbugs (79.5, -)
18) Goodneighbor Hancocks (78.0, +)
19) Lexington Synths (68.0, -)
20) Atom Cats (62.5, o)
21) Fort Hagen Silver Shroud (58.0, +)
22) Diamond City Swatters (57.0, -)
23) FHE Yao Guai (52.5, -)
24) Concord Radstags (31.0, o)
Brotherhood League
Although there is some distance now with the Witch Hats possessing a 15-game lead over last place County Crossing, this league still feels like the toughest in the CBO. The Hats cannot sleep with Nordhagen Beach and Easy Town still in contention. The Slog and Nahant may not be ready yet, but they have accumulated a lot of talent.
Salem is still intriguing with the CBO's best record since statistics would not show that success. The Hats are 2nd in runs scored (385) in the NCA, despite their highest offensive statistic being 2nd in OPS (.825). They are also 5th in runs allowed (320) with the 4th-best Starters ERA (4.14) and the 6th-best Bullpen ERA (4.49). The lineup is top-heavy with their first four batters: 2B Michael Hoopring (.290/21/48), RF Brian DeLong (.262/12/39), LF Dan Erb (.373/19/48), and 1B Needham Tickler (.265/18/52). For pitching, the starters have all done OK and look to have four starters who will finish the season with 10 or more wins: Jaa Thirtysix (7-3, 4.05), Chase Wede (9-7, 3.70), Bry McBourbon (10-6, 3.70), and Aimer Doghair (10-3, 5.06). CL Justin Wilkerson (25 SV, 2.66) has been excellent out of the bullpen and leads the CBO in saves and shutdowns (25).
Institute League
Sunshine Tidings has control of the IL with the CBO's biggest lead of five games. Like it has been all season, the league is top-heavy with only the Chemists, Bunker Hill, and Starlight truly in playoff contention.
Bunker Hill is one of the teams that can benefit greatly by trading for some offensive firepower down the stretch. The 75ers are 8th in run scored (333) while 3rd in runs allowed (301), showing that a lack of offense is what is keeping them most down. The middle of the lineup--CF Jig McGhee (.301/11/31), 1B Matt Stickhouse (.328/19/54), and SS Aaron Squire (.348/15/44)--have been very productive, but they need to distribute run production throughout. Look for potential moves at catcher and the corner outfield to increase that productivity.
Minutemen League
What looked as though it could be a runaway win has now tightened with the Reapers struggling. However, really University Point is the only team that benefited from those struggles since both Jamaica Plain and Quincy had losing records the past two weeks.
Spectacle Island seems to have overcome their talent gaps to be the strongest all-around team in the ML. The Reapers are 3rd in runs scored (407) and 5th in runs allowed (334), which means pitching will need to be better, especially the starters with the 7th-best ERA (4.78) in the SCA. The top two starters--Chris Teddybear (10-4, 3.03) and Justin Sumbich (8-4, 4.47)--have been effective, and their two-closer combination of Alien Mars (10 SV, 3.14) and Ghost Kyudalson (12 SV, 2.12) has worked out well. The lineup is full of power hitters, with the 2nd-best mark of 130 team home runs, led by 1B Homestay Lovetap (.315/33/66).
Railroad League
Vault 81 is doing what Roxbury usually does, taking series when other teams think they have a shot. Both Oberland and Egret have played effectively through the season's first 72 games, too, meaning that the Rad Sox are looking way up at those squads. Not only that, but the Sox seem to be in sell mode, already making a surprise trade when they sent LF Young Goodman (.296/13/41) to Nordhagen Beach for prospects.
For the Dwellers, they will need to find improvement in pitching to maintain the SCA's best record. While they are 2nd in runs scored (414), Vault 81 is 9th in runs allowed (360). They have two really good pitchers in Scruffy Taguchi (8-6, 4.42) and Exxie Summerset (11-4, 3.07), but they need more production throughout their rotation. CL Chris Salazar (20 SV, 2.95) has been an exceptionally excellent pitcher.
CBO Standings
CBO Players of the Week
July 6 - Lernz Tentsleep is respected by most Sunshine Tidings Chemists fans for his no-frills style of play. The 30-year-old shortstop went about his business with vigor last week to grab the North Charles Association Player of the Week honors.
He compiled a .474 average (9-for-19) with 4 home runs, 12 RBIs and 6 runs scored.
So far this season Tentsleep has 29 home runs and a .316 batting average.
Harry Byrd must have thought he was dreaming. First he went on an exceptional week-long batting spree, bashing the ball at a .579 clip, then the Vault 81 second baseman finds out he has been chosen the league's best performer and gets the SCA Player of the Week Award.
He told BNN reporters in the postgame, "It was a great week for me. I could see the ball so well. Plus some of the balls seemed to have good eyes, too."
For the week Byrd batted .579 (11-for-19) with 2 home runs and 6 RBIs.
This season Byrd is batting .340 with 18 home runs.
July 13 - Booth Larson of the Salem Witch Hats had a super week and today was voted the Player of the Week by the North Charles Association.
The 26-year-old third baseman put up a .524 average with a .565 on-base percentage, racking up 11 hits in 21 at-bats, 2 home runs, 6 RBIs and 7 runs scored.
Posting a .311 batting average to date, Larson has 7 home runs and 23 RBIs.
At the age of 29, Chris Hirshfield might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The University Point left fielder put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days with a .450 batting average. For his efforts Hirshfield collected the South Charles Association Player of the Week Award.
He racked up 9 hits in 20 at-bats, 3 home runs and 5 RBIs last week in 5 games.
This year Hirshfield is batting .325 with 26 home runs and 65 RBIs.
CBO Transactions
Monday, July 13th , 2308
Fort Hagen Silver Shroud: Placed SS Well Done Dungan on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 07/12/2308.
The Spectacle Island Reapers traded 18-year old minor league RHP Andre Blande to the Nahant Celtics, getting 30-year old LHP Brent Hooker in return.
Sunday, July 12th , 2308
County Crossing Bloodbugs: Activated 1B Zeldolph Violet from the injured list.
Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Placed RF Gargoyle Falcone on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 07/11/2308.
Roxbury Rad Sox: Released RF Omari Evanpark.
Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Released 1B Shrimp Richter.
The Oberland T-51s traded 19-year old minor league 2B Blue Dahlia and a 6th round draft pick to the FHE Yao Guai, getting 23-year old 3B Rico Tub, a 8th round draft pick, and a 5th round draft pick in return.
The Concord Radstags traded 30-year old RF Gene Leftswipe to the Nahant Celtics, getting 18-year old minor league RHP Pollox Troye, 19-year old minor league SS Greenthumb Gray, 18-year old minor league RF Nilsine Shattershield, and 20-year old minor league 1B Slow Willie Boyd in return.
Saturday, July 11th , 2308
FHE Yao Guai: Placed SP Peak Sizeman on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 07/10/2308.
Oberland T-51s: Placed C Racky Westheim on the 7-day injured list.
FHE Yao Guai: Signed RP Jack Silveira.
FHE Yao Guai: Released RP Dale Callaway.
Friday, July 10th , 2308
Oberland T-51s: Activated CL William Butcherman from the injured list.
Thursday, July 9th , 2308
Concord Radstags: Activated 2B Seemly Sam Tucker from the injured list.
Fort Hagen Silver Shroud: Activated 1B Mark Brinetea from the injured list.
Wednesday, July 8th , 2308
University Point Deathclaws: Placed CF Aesed Hayjen on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 07/05/2308.
Lexington Synths: Placed RP Tease McKeon on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 07/07/2308.
Lexington Synths: Placed CF Millioncap Go on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 07/07/2308.
Lexington Synths: Signed RP Gregg Endsley.
Tuesday, July 7th , 2308
Easy Town Assaultrons: Activated SP Pete Pembroke from the injured list.
Monday, July 6th , 2308
Concord Radstags: Activated 3B Mike Van Noord from the injured list.
Diamond City Swatters: Activated RP Noah Williams from the injured list.
Sunday, July 5th , 2308
Salem Witch Hats: Placed CF Andy Dogleash on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 07/04/2308.
Saturday, July 4th , 2308
County Crossing Bloodbugs: Placed 1B Zeldolph Violet on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 07/03/2308.
Friday, July 3rd , 2308
FHE Yao Guai: Activated CF Willy Mazehaze from the injured list.
Easy Town Assaultrons: Activated RP October McOmber from the injured list.
Easy Town Assaultrons: Sent RP October McOmber to Triple A Danvers for injury rehab.
Sunshine Tidings Chemists: Placed RF B.J. Perez on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 07/01/2308.
Thursday, July 2nd , 2308
University Point Deathclaws: Activated RF Tomas Jones from the injured list.
Fort Hagen Silver Shroud: Placed 1B Mark Brinetea on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 07/01/2308.
The Quincy Gunners traded 19-year old minor league RHP Wize Guy and 19-year old minor league 1B Island Boy Ostrowski to the University Point Deathclaws, getting 31-year old minor league RHP Tate Chasse in return.
Tuesday, June 30th , 2308
The Nordhagen Beach Party Boys traded 18-year old minor league RHP Saint O'Fender, 18-year old minor league RHP Astro Nomey, and 18-year old minor league RHP Waxem Topsaw to the Roxbury Rad Sox, getting 30-year old LF Young Goodman in return.
MML All-Star Game
Joel Mutfruit said the annual all-star game is mostly for the fans to enjoy, but the players have a lot of fun too.
"It's a great time to get that much talent on one ball diamond," he said. "You feel fortunate to even be part of it."
Mutfruit wasn't just a part of the game, he was named the game MVP, as his Legends League All-Stars won 7-4 over the Stars League All-Stars.
Mutfruit went 3 for 4 in the game to earn the nod as the game's best.
Mutfruit is hitting .292 lifetime with 186 hits, 31 doubles, 4 triples, 41 home runs, and 120 RBIs to date. He has scored 104 runs and stolen 2 bases.
The Legends League All-Stars versus the Stars League All-Stars. It happens every year halfway through the season. It's a baseball spectacle for the fans and the players alike. It's the 2308 Massachusetts Minor League All-Star Game. The fans get to see all their favorite stars perform in the same game, and the outstanding players get to play against each other. The players are out to prove that their league is the best. Players are chosen by a vote of the fans.
Representing the Legends League All-Stars this year will be:
SP Buzzy Darkweek (ABE) - 9-5, 3.58 ERA, 110.2 IP, 1.22 WHIP, 8.0 K/9, 4.1 WAR
SP Exec Horton (LYNN) - 6-5, 3.72 ERA, 106.1 IP, 1.49 WHIP, 7.3 K/9, 2.6 WAR
SP Dave Kovalenko (GRAY) - 7-9, 3.40 ERA, 121.2 IP, 1.18 WHIP, 7.2 K/9, 3.2 WAR
SP John O'Brien (LOW) - 6-4, 4.39 ERA, 98.1 IP, 1.17 WHIP, 9.0 K/9, 1.7 WAR
SP Nervous Patron (FF) - 4-2, 3.47 ERA, 70.0 IP, 1.26 WHIP, 6.4 K/9, 1.9 WAR
RP Jason Andrews (ARL) - 0-1, 3.22 ERA, 36.1 IP, 1.40 WHIP, 11.4 K/9, 0.7 WAR
RP Kevin Ballinger (EVER) - 7-1, 2.83 ERA, 54.0 IP, 0.96 WHIP, 11.2 K/9, 1.0 WAR
RP Mosie Corncob (FF) - 5-6, 4.46 ERA, 70.2 IP, 1.34 WHIP, 5.1 K/9, 0.8 WAR
RP Odd Thomas Koontz (LYNN) - 3-2, 2.45 ERA, 33.0 IP, 1.09 WHIP, 11.7 K/9, 0.9 WAR
RP Ricky Play (EVER) - 3-0, 4.12 ERA, 59.0 IP, 1.39 WHIP, 5.3 K/9, 0.5 WAR
C Brian Fuller (ARL) - .288/.342/.500, 236 AB, 13 HR, 106 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
C Rockin' Roger Staubach (EVER) - .269/.346/.559, 227 AB, 16 HR, 121 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
1B Scott Back (BURL) - .379/.478/.728, 206 AB, 20 HR, 195 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
1B Kern Rifleman (MED) - .357/.426/.643, 244 AB, 18 HR, 1 SB, 163 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
1B Syd Thriftstore (WATR) - .380/.438/.899, 158 AB, 24 HR, 2 SB, 220 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
3B Saturday Latta (EVER) - .339/.383/.577, 248 AB, 15 HR, 140 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
3B Joel Mutfruit (FF) - .313/.388/.558, 217 AB, 13 HR, 1 SB, 134 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
3B Mike Thomson (CLIF) - .288/.355/.573, 260 AB, 20 HR, 128 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
SS Root Beer (MED) - .424/.481/.516, 184 AB, 2 HR, 11 SB, 157 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
LF Rocket Pollack (MED) - .359/.393/.584, 281 AB, 12 HR, 26 SB, 143 wRC+, 2.7 WAR
LF Supper Singleton (GRAY) - .303/.388/.668, 208 AB, 19 HR, 1 SB, 155 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
RF Redface Brickstone (ABE) - .359/.483/.772, 92 AB, 11 HR, 200 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
RF Josh Green (MED) - .346/.417/.543, 254 AB, 11 HR, 1 SB, 144 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
RF Curtain Mora (DANV) - .318/.393/.706, 245 AB, 23 HR, 2 SB, 166 wRC+, 3.7 WAR
RF David Stahl (EVER) - .333/.413/.708, 195 AB, 16 HR, 174 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
The Stars League roster includes the following players:
SP Kyle Forte (NEED) - 9-3, 3.60 ERA, 105.0 IP, 1.25 WHIP, 8.5 K/9, 2.2 WAR
SP Danny Machart (PROV) - 6-3, 3.60 ERA, 75.0 IP, 1.19 WHIP, 13.4 K/9, 2.3 WAR
SP Ogre Olmstead (NEED) - 5-4, 3.77 ERA, 88.1 IP, 1.52 WHIP, 8.3 K/9, 2.3 WAR
SP Gwinnett Southie (SAND) - 4-7, 3.34 ERA, 99.2 IP, 1.29 WHIP, 6.1 K/9, 2.5 WAR
SP John Webber (BRK) - 9-4, 3.91 ERA, 117.1 IP, 1.18 WHIP, 8.0 K/9, 3.3 WAR
RP Brian Cox (WORC) - 5-3, 4.07 ERA, 73.0 IP, 1.14 WHIP, 8.1 K/9, 0.7 WAR
RP Andrew Hickory (CAST) - 2-3, 3.31 ERA, 35.1 IP, 1.44 WHIP, 8.2 K/9, 0.6 WAR
RP Mark Phillips (BRK) - 1-1, 1.59 ERA, 34.0 IP, 1.03 WHIP, 10.3 K/9, 0.9 WAR
RP Mitch Revolver (BT) - 5-2, 2.80 ERA, 35.1 IP, 1.19 WHIP, 6.6 K/9, 1.0 WAR
CL David Tower (NEED) - 3-3, 13 SV, 1.85 ERA, 34.0 IP, 1.03 WHIP, 4.8 K/9, 0.5 WAR
C Andrew Meager (BT) - .289/.379/.445, 211 AB, 7 HR, 109 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
C Ben Neese (PL) - .297/.413/.473, 148 AB, 4 HR, 129 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
1B Brian Elesson (WORC) - .365/.429/.665, 197 AB, 15 HR, 173 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
2B Kyle Angst (CAST) - .295/.352/.700, 227 AB, 23 HR, 8 SB, 152 wRC+, 2.7 WAR
2B Avrusa Sarethi (PL) - .350/.366/.573, 157 AB, 7 HR, 3 SB, 130 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
3B Coup Hertwig (WAR) - .336/.408/.543, 256 AB, 13 HR, 1 SB, 141 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
3B Micah Morals (WORC) - .286/.338/.600, 210 AB, 19 HR, 4 SB, 128 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
SS Josh Noob (PROV) - .370/.441/.585, 246 AB, 12 HR, 163 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
SS Beyemeff Pitt (WAR) - .348/.450/.576, 224 AB, 11 HR, 2 SB, 161 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
LF Chris Eakle (BT) - .303/.431/.649, 208 AB, 19 HR, 6 SB, 167 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
LF Mike Eggs (WELL) - .337/.411/.605, 258 AB, 17 HR, 3 SB, 153 wRC+, 2.7 WAR
LF Grant Hollis (PROV) - .360/.432/.799, 164 AB, 22 HR, 200 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
LF Chris Newtson (CAST) - .286/.371/.747, 217 AB, 27 HR, 8 SB, 167 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
CF Xavier Brown (FOX) - .339/.421/.530, 183 AB, 5 HR, 12 SB, 142 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
CF Merv Fireman (NAT) - .299/.370/.529, 187 AB, 11 HR, 8 SB, 125 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
BMU All-Star Game
The best players the BMU has to offer took to Marlborough Free Park tonight for an all-star showcase.
When the dust settled, the Commonwealth Association bested the Massachusetts Association by a score of 9-5.
Helping the Commonwealth Association to victory was Bryce Shea, who said it's a memory he'll cherish.
"You can tell your kids and your grandkids some day that you were the MVP of the all-star game, that's a cool moment," he said.
Nothing is for certain about the 2308 Boston Minor Union All-Star Game. It might be dominated by top-notch pitching performances. Or it could turn into a home run derby. Who knows? Pitch by pitch, inning by inning, the game could feature a little of both -- six strikeouts in a row by a nasty southpaw -- or a 3-homer day for some superstar slugger -- plus great catches, thrills, chills and spills -- all the great and the unexpected things that can happen in a baseball game.
This year, the Commonwealth Association will be represented by these All-Star performers:
SP Jumping Jehoshaphat Cobb (MYST) - 4-1, 2.38 ERA, 45.1 IP, 0.95 WHIP, 6.8 K/9, 1.4 WAR
SP Dave Curedfast (TAFF) - 7-3, 4.40 ERA, 75.2 IP, 1.55 WHIP, 6.2 K/9, 2.1 WAR
SP Luzzer Eyelash (BROK) - 1-1, 3.46 ERA, 52.0 IP, 1.42 WHIP, 7.1 K/9, 0.7 WAR
SP Darius Livers (SANC) - 4-5, 4.44 ERA, 77.0 IP, 1.51 WHIP, 6.3 K/9, 1.4 WAR
SP Boxer Rigger (TAFF) - 5-5, 3.71 ERA, 77.2 IP, 1.29 WHIP, 6.0 K/9, 2.8 WAR
SP Clubhouse Treelover (MARB) - 7-4, 4.32 ERA, 75.0 IP, 1.47 WHIP, 8.2 K/9, 1.9 WAR
RP Jason Brown (MYST) - 2-0, 1.26 ERA, 35.2 IP, 0.79 WHIP, 11.9 K/9, 1.1 WAR
RP Dave Fornino (FGRN) - 1-1, 2.05 ERA, 44.0 IP, 1.05 WHIP, 6.5 K/9, 1.0 WAR
RP Tonio Longlegs (TAFF) - 2-0, 1.80 ERA, 35.0 IP, 1.11 WHIP, 7.2 K/9, 0.6 WAR
RP Pete Overstreet (LIT) - 2-0, 4.38 ERA, 39.0 IP, 1.21 WHIP, 8.3 K/9, 0.3 WAR
CL Tyler Whitestag (TBLF) - 6-0, 3.00 ERA, 30.0 IP, 0.97 WHIP, 9.0 K/9, 0.9 WAR
C Fusion Core Corum (FGRN) - .327/.379/.537, 205 AB, 10 HR, 117 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
C Gavin McDaniel (MARB) - .357/.439/.504, 129 AB, 3 HR, 1 SB, 138 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
C Major Mette (MYST) - .313/.396/.527, 201 AB, 10 HR, 117 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
1B Danny Readyforit (TBLF) - .329/.398/.579, 216 AB, 13 HR, 130 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
1B Mountainside Rockhand (FGRN) - .398/.491/.735, 98 AB, 9 HR, 1 SB, 191 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
1B Bryce Shea (WOB) - .335/.423/.576, 191 AB, 11 HR, 1 SB, 140 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
1B Evan Treeborn (Cov) - .330/.407/.559, 179 AB, 11 HR, 3 SB, 133 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
1B Ani Waalk (WIN) - .378/.463/.593, 209 AB, 9 HR, 1 SB, 156 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
2B Sola Nabe (TBLF) - .362/.454/.590, 229 AB, 8 HR, 9 SB, 155 wRC+, 2.7 WAR
3B Whitlowe Clay (OZ) - .314/.400/.524, 191 AB, 11 HR, 121 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
3B Artist Moody (MARB) - .337/.406/.507, 205 AB, 9 HR, 1 SB, 124 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
3B Jordan Raiderson (FGRN) - .370/.437/.639, 119 AB, 7 HR, 146 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
SS Gavrie Zagvozkin (WIN) - .348/.439/.533, 210 AB, 4 HR, 5 SB, 140 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
LF Leaky Blacke (OZ) - .307/.391/.624, 202 AB, 15 HR, 134 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
LF Wilde Game (MYST) - .327/.381/.619, 202 AB, 14 HR, 8 SB, 130 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
LF Nilsine Shattershield (BROK) - .359/.439/.600, 220 AB, 13 HR, 148 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
CF Duff Fee (LIT) - .390/.475/.670, 218 AB, 12 HR, 20 SB, 175 wRC+, 3.5 WAR
CF Herc Megara (SANC) - .365/.435/.709, 230 AB, 19 HR, 11 SB, 168 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
CF Nate Ransom (MYST) - .322/.438/.645, 211 AB, 18 HR, 29 SB, 156 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
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While the Massachusetts Association best will include these stars:
SP Iwas Costa (MS) - 8-2, 3.30 ERA, 109.0 IP, 1.17 WHIP, 8.5 K/9, 3.4 WAR
SP Adi Gallia (MARL) - 4-4, 3.53 ERA, 81.2 IP, 1.05 WHIP, 9.9 K/9, 2.7 WAR
SP Cleveland Heep (FGR) - 7-2, 2.94 ERA, 70.1 IP, 1.12 WHIP, 5.4 K/9, 2.4 WAR
SP Lazy Lasecki (CGP) - 5-1, 2.82 ERA, 54.1 IP, 1.01 WHIP, 8.0 K/9, 1.5 WAR
SP High Pockets Muse (MS) - 10-1, 1.97 ERA, 86.2 IP, 0.93 WHIP, 6.5 K/9, 3.0 WAR
SP Ice Water Williams (FGR) - 6-1, 3.64 ERA, 81.2 IP, 1.53 WHIP, 5.1 K/9, 2.0 WAR
RP Dust Aguila (MPKE) - 1-0, 2.35 ERA, 30.2 IP, 1.08 WHIP, 6.5 K/9, 0.2 WAR
RP Jake Gierisch (NEPP) - 6-2, 2.43 ERA, 77.2 IP, 1.17 WHIP, 7.8 K/9, 2.6 WAR
RP Jonathan Harrell (NEPP) - 1-0, 2.01 ERA, 31.1 IP, 1.09 WHIP, 8.3 K/9, 0.7 WAR
RP Lippy Lyonne (BOSC) - 1-0, 2.14 ERA, 33.2 IP, 1.16 WHIP, 7.8 K/9, 1.2 WAR
RP Hugh Stun (BOSC) - 1-1, 2.15 ERA, 29.1 IP, 1.43 WHIP, 8.0 K/9, 1.0 WAR
C Chin Chin Chickerling (FGR) - .327/.395/.748, 214 AB, 28 HR, 163 wRC+, 2.7 WAR
C Tricky Takanawa (WROX) - .298/.382/.541, 181 AB, 11 HR, 119 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
C Youngboy Taylor (CVA) - .364/.431/.614, 88 AB, 4 HR, 146 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
1B Winslow Beaver (BOSC) - .365/.424/.731, 197 AB, 22 HR, 168 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
1B Kilometers Davis (MPKE) - .352/.414/.753, 219 AB, 25 HR, 1 SB, 166 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
1B Priz Worden (WROX) - .372/.436/.709, 196 AB, 15 HR, 166 wRC+, 1.8 WAR
2B Dusty Dumas (NEPP) - .371/.427/.751, 197 AB, 19 HR, 14 SB, 173 wRC+, 2.7 WAR
2B Cliegg Larz (BOSC) - .336/.427/.593, 226 AB, 10 HR, 5 SB, 146 wRC+, 1.8 WAR
3B Spudd McKenzie (MS) - .323/.436/.629, 124 AB, 8 HR, 1 SB, 152 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
3B Zero Nought (SOMP) - .379/.478/.816, 206 AB, 24 HR, 1 SB, 200 wRC+, 3.6 WAR
3B Olaf One-Eye (SUFF) - .331/.421/.608, 130 AB, 11 HR, 1 SB, 146 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
3B Tuck Wilson (FGR) - .304/.367/.626, 227 AB, 19 HR, 7 SB, 129 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
LF Castor Puzzlemaker (NEPP) - .357/.437/.772, 171 AB, 22 HR, 181 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
LF Sandy Shaw (PLY) - .327/.394/.653, 196 AB, 17 HR, 145 wRC+, 1.9 WAR
LF DuLove Somebody (SOMP) - .386/.451/.650, 220 AB, 9 HR, 10 SB, 164 wRC+, 2.7 WAR
CF Jouane Manette (FGR) - .349/.441/.615, 195 AB, 12 HR, 3 SB, 154 wRC+, 1.8 WAR
CF President Washington (MPKE) - .343/.451/.579, 178 AB, 8 HR, 13 SB, 150 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
RF Bingham Hill (MPKE) - .359/.406/.544, 217 AB, 9 HR, 129 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
RF Gizmo Stripe (SOMP) - .351/.398/.698, 225 AB, 21 HR, 3 SB, 151 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
The only thing for certain is that with this group of fine all-stars, the fans will really enjoy the show.
GBRL All-Star Game
The best of the best took to the field at Kauffman Stadium tonight, giving GBRL fans a show in the annual all-star game.
The North League earned bragging rights with a 7-4 win over the South League.
Lakehouse Calculator was named the MVP for his efforts, as he batted 1-for-2 in the contest.
"I'm just glad we won, that's the main thing," he said. "The personal accomplishment isn't something I strive for in an all-star game."
It's time once again for the Greater Boston Rookie League All-Star game!
The game features the top players from the North League and the South League slugging it out in a baseball extravaganza.
This year's North League standouts are:
SP Chris Brahmin (BB) - 5-5, 3.12 ERA, 98.0 IP, 1.22 WHIP, 11.7 K/9, 3.3 WAR
SP Mister Burns (PARS) - 9-3, 2.78 ERA, 116.2 IP, 1.10 WHIP, 9.1 K/9, 3.9 WAR
SP Baker Dozen (NUKX) - 8-4, 2.83 ERA, 108.0 IP, 1.05 WHIP, 7.7 K/9, 3.9 WAR
SP Arrow Fletcher (NUKX) - 7-4, 2.60 ERA, 79.2 IP, 1.10 WHIP, 8.8 K/9, 2.4 WAR
SP Silk Inflosse (MT) - 8-0, 2.83 ERA, 86.0 IP, 1.12 WHIP, 11.0 K/9, 3.2 WAR
SP Hitman Medicman (WALD) - 5-8, 5.04 ERA, 103.2 IP, 1.41 WHIP, 8.9 K/9, 3.9 WAR
SP Old Glory Radcliffe (REVB) - 8-3, 2.09 ERA, 99.0 IP, 0.98 WHIP, 7.2 K/9, 3.7 WAR
RP Marlin Mayhem (MT) - 3-0, 3.63 ERA, 39.2 IP, 0.98 WHIP, 11.6 K/9, 0.9 WAR
RP Ro Rowe (RN) - 5-2, 5.29 ERA, 66.1 IP, 1.64 WHIP, 11.1 K/9, -0.0 WAR
RP White Stripes (RN) - 3-1, 3.96 ERA, 52.1 IP, 1.55 WHIP, 11.9 K/9, 0.6 WAR
RP Ground Willie (LWDS) - 2-0, 1.86 ERA, 29.0 IP, 1.31 WHIP, 10.9 K/9, 0.8 WAR
CL Izaiah Hudson (MT) - 2-6, 13 SV, 3.94 ERA, 29.2 IP, 1.45 WHIP, 11.2 K/9, -0.2 WAR
C Cuba Badding (PARS) - .284/.406/.556, 162 AB, 11 HR, 140 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
C McCoy McIntyre (UHC) - .279/.421/.605, 172 AB, 14 HR, 147 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
C David Townsitter (REVB) - .362/.512/.606, 94 AB, 6 HR, 1 SB, 187 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
1B Mr. Clean Broadwater (UHC) - .338/.480/.532, 201 AB, 9 HR, 7 SB, 158 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
1B Steve Mirv (PARS) - .320/.430/.685, 200 AB, 18 HR, 2 SB, 169 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
2B Lakehouse Calculator (RN) - .333/.443/.682, 66 AB, 6 HR, 4 SB, 179 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
2B Nick Webgrease (PARS) - .367/.469/.647, 207 AB, 13 HR, 18 SB, 175 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
3B Billy Bowtie (BEL) - .288/.431/.567, 104 AB, 6 HR, 151 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
3B Tray Morgueman (GTOP) - .311/.402/.582, 225 AB, 14 HR, 4 SB, 144 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
3B Downlow Uptown (NUKX) - .311/.446/.510, 206 AB, 9 HR, 16 SB, 147 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
SS Nosy Schnozz (UHC) - .257/.363/.569, 202 AB, 16 HR, 6 SB, 118 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
LF Levitt Aiding (RN) - .345/.460/.744, 203 AB, 23 HR, 2 SB, 195 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
LF Steele Behind (GTOP) - .330/.463/.638, 188 AB, 15 HR, 2 SB, 175 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
LF Weston DeGurlz (MT) - .413/.517/.751, 213 AB, 20 HR, 1 SB, 216 wRC+, 4.5 WAR
LF Jim Fry (BEL) - .370/.467/.639, 216 AB, 13 HR, 171 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
LF Spayz Sodetee (VEGA) - .314/.410/.766, 188 AB, 26 HR, 180 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
CF Cosmo Spacely (LWDS) - .265/.368/.587, 196 AB, 16 HR, 16 SB, 132 wRC+, 1.8 WAR
RF Cypher Raige (VEGA) - .336/.421/.664, 220 AB, 19 HR, 167 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
The South League stars will be represented by:
SP Marshall Adventure (WE) - 3-4, 3.86 ERA, 77.0 IP, 1.30 WHIP, 8.4 K/9, 1.9 WAR
SP Clap Bach (PIOP) - 6-2, 3.79 ERA, 80.2 IP, 1.46 WHIP, 9.6 K/9, 1.0 WAR
SP Bucket Bill Brown (POSE) - 4-1, 2.80 ERA, 45.0 IP, 0.96 WHIP, 8.6 K/9, 2.1 WAR
SP Pokey Chatman (PARK) - 8-2, 3.57 ERA, 103.1 IP, 1.16 WHIP, 8.7 K/9, 2.5 WAR
SP Matt Gatekeeper (CAB) - 6-4, 2.86 ERA, 94.1 IP, 1.27 WHIP, 10.1 K/9, 3.4 WAR
SP Wes O'Cop (GMAS) - 7-4, 4.24 ERA, 104.0 IP, 1.35 WHIP, 10.6 K/9, 3.0 WAR
RP Moralo Eval (CAB) - 3-1, 1.41 ERA, 38.1 IP, 1.10 WHIP, 11.0 K/9, 1.6 WAR
RP Jami Hanski (POSE) - 3-2, 4.37 ERA, 57.2 IP, 1.79 WHIP, 9.8 K/9, -0.1 WAR
RP Melvin Lora (BJHN) - 4-3, 3.76 ERA, 52.2 IP, 1.37 WHIP, 12.8 K/9, 0.4 WAR
RP Kodiak Whitemane (HYDE) - 4-1, 3.55 ERA, 45.2 IP, 1.40 WHIP, 10.6 K/9, 0.2 WAR
CL Lost Boy Ramsey (HYDE) - 5-2, 16 SV, 1.99 ERA, 31.2 IP, 1.14 WHIP, 8.8 K/9, 1.2 WAR
C Knees Arrowhead (PARK) - .336/.423/.542, 214 AB, 10 HR, 1 SB, 145 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
C Ross Haws (RP) - .349/.417/.561, 212 AB, 8 HR, 1 SB, 145 wRC+, 1.8 WAR
C Myst Machinemen (WE) - .264/.389/.483, 178 AB, 9 HR, 116 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
C Phantom Vargas (POSE) - .289/.412/.622, 180 AB, 15 HR, 1 SB, 154 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
1B Lettit Bee (CAB) - .371/.472/.697, 178 AB, 16 HR, 1 SB, 186 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
1B Shoe Kiesel (PARK) - .286/.454/.617, 175 AB, 17 HR, 1 SB, 167 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
2B Jericho Cane (PIOP) - .336/.412/.549, 226 AB, 10 HR, 3 SB, 143 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
2B Letsgo Places (PARK) - .315/.403/.597, 238 AB, 14 HR, 27 SB, 137 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
2B Brandon Saunders (GMAS) - .355/.497/.664, 110 AB, 9 HR, 4 SB, 183 wRC+, 1.8 WAR
2B Humble Shroud (RP) - .329/.363/.587, 252 AB, 13 HR, 7 SB, 131 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
3B Joe Kohler (BJHN) - .337/.437/.570, 193 AB, 11 HR, 1 SB, 153 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
3B Nick Moshassuck (TRIP) - .397/.512/.868, 68 AB, 8 HR, 2 SB, 228 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
3B Rip Risk (PARK) - .416/.558/.757, 202 AB, 15 HR, 2 SB, 227 wRC+, 5.0 WAR
LF Brelyna Maryon (EAST) - .298/.390/.561, 198 AB, 11 HR, 132 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
CF Romlyn Dreth (BEAN) - .264/.366/.486, 220 AB, 9 HR, 4 SB, 112 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
CF Finn Tarberry (PARK) - .349/.440/.937, 63 AB, 12 HR, 2 SB, 222 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
RF Chris Parratt (POSE) - .380/.473/.579, 221 AB, 7 HR, 7 SB, 169 wRC+, 3.1 WAR
RF Pagetti Rook (RP) - .398/.531/.760, 196 AB, 19 HR, 3 SB, 218 wRC+, 4.4 WAR
RF Malcolm Wrenchman (GMAS) - .294/.412/.503, 187 AB, 10 HR, 7 SB, 130 wRC+, 1.3 WAR