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ayaghmour2 · 12-18-2024, 02:25 AM

We actually got back simming yesterday but I was busy so I'm a little behind. Next post may have a two-part minor league report. Or I'll just cover more guys. Also, I actually did get to the 1953 recap, but there is a lot to write about so I didn't come close to finishing. Will be nice to have these to go to when I'm free and we don't have sims

Weekly Record: 5-1
Seasonal Record: 22-10 (1st, 3 GA)
Stars of the Week
Jerry McMillan : 28 AB, 11 H, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .393 AVG, 1.242 OPS
Gene Case : 25 AB, 10 H, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .400 AVG, 1.156 OPS
Henry Watson : 32 AB, 9 H, 1 HR, 10 RBI, .281 AVG, .783 OPS

Schedule
5-14: Win at Imperials (5-4)
5-15: Win at Imperials (5-2): 12 innings
5-16: Win at Imperials (5-4): 10 innings
5-17: Loss vs Cannons (8-2)
5-18: Win vs Cannons (5-8)
5-19: Win vs Cannons (3-9)
5-20: Win at Wranglers (7-2)

Recap
With a second 6-1 1week we opened up a surprise three game lead in the Conti as everything is going our way so far. A lot of the thanks goes to super stopper Pug White, who despite allowing a run against the Cannons in his last outing leads all qualified Continental Association pitchers with a 1.60 ERA (276 ERA+). The 31-year-old southpaw is doing what I always knew David Molina could do (and later did), and has thrown 33.2 innings in 18 appearances. He's picked up 6 saves and a hold, working to a perfect 3-0 record. His 2.80 FIP (63 FIP-) supports the overall body of work, and Pug boats an excellent 0.92 WHIP and 2.8 K/BB. When the game is on the line he always comes up and delivers, and he delivered shutout innings in both of our extra inning victories. The clear best pitcher of our staff, it's a shame his changeup isn't good, or he could have been a surefire ace that delivers every five games. Instead, Buck Cuppett can deploy him late in games. With a staff full of guys who need help finishing games, Pug's almost more valuable in the role he's playing now, but there's still a part of me that wants to use one of my dev slots on improving that two rated change into a three.

In the lineup, our best position player is also delivering, as Jerry McMillan continued his quest for a 30/30 season. The Canadian was 11-for-28 with 3 doubles, 2 homers, a steal, 9 runs, and 8 walks, increasing his season line to .341/.411/.566 (151 OPS+). McMillan has gathered 14 extra base hits, scored 30 runs, and drove in 18 more, adding 16 walks, 6 steals, and a 1.7 WAR. He's appeared in all 32 of the team's game, and the clubhouse leader is making a real push for his third straight All-Star appearance. Gene Case provided him with All-Star production too, as our first basemen was 10-for-25 with a double, triple, homer, steal, 5 runs, 6 RBIs, and 6 walks. The Diamond Defense winner isn't deserving of the nod yet, but he has a nice .322/.407/.463 (126 OPS+) batting line. He's mashed four homers and swiped four bases, and could challenge for a 20/20 season in year two. These two are a nice duo, and have done the offense well during our hot streak.

Pitching continues to be the strength as we remain the team with the fewest runs allowed. John Mitchell has been a big part of it, delivering two 2-run outings. The first came in New York, where he allowed 5 hits, 2 runs, and 2 walks with 4 strikeouts in 7.1 innings pitched. Both runs came in his final frame, the first a Red Ellis (.184, 2, 11) triple that ended his night, and the second Ellis scoring on pinch hitter Vern Reynolds' (.138, 1, 6) 3-2 single off Put White. Unphased, Mitchell delivered another gem to finish the week, besting the Wranglers 7-2 with 7 solid frames. This time it was 6 hits, 2 runs (1 earned), and 4 walks with 3 strikeouts, as Mitchell improved to 3-1 in 7 starts. He also lowered his ERA to a rotation best 3.08 (144 ERA+), as Andy Logue was hit hard (5 IP, 7 H, 7 R, 6 ER, BB, 3 K) in the lone loss of the week. He's allowed just 4 homers in 52.2 innings, walking 19 while striking out 27. A hard throwing pitcher and capable rotation member, he's benefited from our defense, and helped himself by not making too many mistake pitches.

Looking Ahead
Two more at home against the Wranglers, which saw eight of our nine starters get hits in a 7-2 win. That included the starter Mitchell, he was 1-for-2 with a walk, run, and pair of RBIs, as well as the first 3-for-4 of Chappy Sanders' career. Known for a lot more 0'fers, he also hit his 5th homer of the season, upping his season line to a miniscule .153/.252/.347 (54 OPS+). At risk of losing his job, he'll be sharing time with Bill Plunkett (.417, 3), who's been a welcomed surprise. They each get a game with Dallas, who will send out Butch Abrams (3-2, 3.11, 15) and Steve Miller (1-1, 4.22, 18) to avoid the sweep. At 16-16, they've been the respectable expansion team, as like these two starters they've gotten good innings from the back of the rotation. Abrams has been the gem, but Miller and Rex Conner (2-2, 4.08, 15) both have an above average ERA+. The offense doesn't have a single hitter with a WRC+ above 120, but Ray Hughes (.311, 1, 5) and Tom Leisher (.310, 2, 9) are right there. I do expect it to be a long season for Dallas, but they've more then held their own, and have uncovered a few early gems.

Our stretch of games ends in San Francisco, where we'll face the Sailors for three. At 18-14, they're four back of us, still easily in the mix. They've been running with a four man rotation, with the fourth member former Cougar Zane Kelley (4-1, 2.95, 20). I expect him to be in the series, and the Spring Training acquisition has looked really good for his former team. Now 36, the former Kings 7th Rounder has now thrown 1,512 FABL innings. The first 43.2 came in Chicago, but we sent him to Toronto for my former 1st Rounder Hal Wood. He was there until this spring, going 67-105 with a 4.71 ERA (86 ERA+), 1.45 WHIP, 473 walks, and 685 strikeouts. He hasn't been good in recent seasons, so this six start stretch could quickly sour, but I've loved seeing him make a resurgence out here. They've gotten even better results from trademate Hank Lacey (2-1, 2.30, 30), while 23-year-olds Charlie Lawson (3-1, 3.91, 31) and George Fuller (2-4, 3.47, 27) are looking like seasoned vets. Their weakness lies in the pen, so we could take advantage of them late in game. We've scored more runs then them, but they still have plenty of serious threats in the lineup. Carlos Jaramillo (.336, 13, 9) is not only the best defender in baseball, but the 25-year-old from Colombia is one of the best leadoff hitters, and they've gotten quality performances from John Kingsbury (.326, 6, 23), Heinie Spitler (.350, 2, 16, 6), and Ray Rogan (.315, 3, 16, 2). Still, their are holes for our staff to exploit, and I like our chances here.

Off on Saturday, but we'll be back in Chicago on Sunday for the first of three with the Stars. Tied with the Foresters at 19-13, they're going to be a third in our side all season, as they can hit homers better then anyone else out there. Ralph Barrell (.258, 11, 23) is trying to do what his dad Bobby did and win a home run title, and right behind him Lou Allen (.309, 8, 18) has mashed 8 of his own. Charlie Barrell (.298, 6, 10), Virgil Ewing (.324, 5, 29), Joe Cook (.212, 5, 17), and Mike Forst (.264, 5, 22) have all hit five or more, as nearly every member of the lineup is a threat to go deep. Even the struggling Don Hall (.171, 3, 5), who's coming off back-to-back 25 home run seasons. This is a tough team who can outslug anyone, all while boasting three pen members with a sub-2 ERA. Hank Myer (3-3, 3, 1.57, 14) has emerged as an elite stopper, and innings eater Earl Wright (0-0, 2, 2.61, 8) has absorbed 20.2 innings in just 8 appearances. I'm expecting a lot of scoring in this one, and tomorrow's report will cover exactly who we'll face in the final two games of the series.

12-18-2024, 02:25 AM	#1549
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,011	Week 5: May 14th-May 20th We actually got back simming yesterday but I was busy so I'm a little behind. Next post may have a two-part minor league report. Or I'll just cover more guys. Also, I actually did get to the 1953 recap, but there is a lot to write about so I didn't come close to finishing. Will be nice to have these to go to when I'm free and we don't have sims Weekly Record: 5-1 Seasonal Record: 22-10 (1st, 3 GA) Stars of the Week Jerry McMillan : 28 AB, 11 H, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .393 AVG, 1.242 OPS Gene Case : 25 AB, 10 H, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .400 AVG, 1.156 OPS Henry Watson : 32 AB, 9 H, 1 HR, 10 RBI, .281 AVG, .783 OPS Schedule 5-14: Win at Imperials (5-4) 5-15: Win at Imperials (5-2): 12 innings 5-16: Win at Imperials (5-4): 10 innings 5-17: Loss vs Cannons (8-2) 5-18: Win vs Cannons (5-8) 5-19: Win vs Cannons (3-9) 5-20: Win at Wranglers (7-2) Recap With a second 6-1 1week we opened up a surprise three game lead in the Conti as everything is going our way so far. A lot of the thanks goes to super stopper Pug White, who despite allowing a run against the Cannons in his last outing leads all qualified Continental Association pitchers with a 1.60 ERA (276 ERA+). The 31-year-old southpaw is doing what I always knew David Molina could do (and later did), and has thrown 33.2 innings in 18 appearances. He's picked up 6 saves and a hold, working to a perfect 3-0 record. His 2.80 FIP (63 FIP-) supports the overall body of work, and Pug boats an excellent 0.92 WHIP and 2.8 K/BB. When the game is on the line he always comes up and delivers, and he delivered shutout innings in both of our extra inning victories. The clear best pitcher of our staff, it's a shame his changeup isn't good, or he could have been a surefire ace that delivers every five games. Instead, Buck Cuppett can deploy him late in games. With a staff full of guys who need help finishing games, Pug's almost more valuable in the role he's playing now, but there's still a part of me that wants to use one of my dev slots on improving that two rated change into a three. In the lineup, our best position player is also delivering, as Jerry McMillan continued his quest for a 30/30 season. The Canadian was 11-for-28 with 3 doubles, 2 homers, a steal, 9 runs, and 8 walks, increasing his season line to .341/.411/.566 (151 OPS+). McMillan has gathered 14 extra base hits, scored 30 runs, and drove in 18 more, adding 16 walks, 6 steals, and a 1.7 WAR. He's appeared in all 32 of the team's game, and the clubhouse leader is making a real push for his third straight All-Star appearance. Gene Case provided him with All-Star production too, as our first basemen was 10-for-25 with a double, triple, homer, steal, 5 runs, 6 RBIs, and 6 walks. The Diamond Defense winner isn't deserving of the nod yet, but he has a nice .322/.407/.463 (126 OPS+) batting line. He's mashed four homers and swiped four bases, and could challenge for a 20/20 season in year two. These two are a nice duo, and have done the offense well during our hot streak. Pitching continues to be the strength as we remain the team with the fewest runs allowed. John Mitchell has been a big part of it, delivering two 2-run outings. The first came in New York, where he allowed 5 hits, 2 runs, and 2 walks with 4 strikeouts in 7.1 innings pitched. Both runs came in his final frame, the first a Red Ellis (.184, 2, 11) triple that ended his night, and the second Ellis scoring on pinch hitter Vern Reynolds' (.138, 1, 6) 3-2 single off Put White. Unphased, Mitchell delivered another gem to finish the week, besting the Wranglers 7-2 with 7 solid frames. This time it was 6 hits, 2 runs (1 earned), and 4 walks with 3 strikeouts, as Mitchell improved to 3-1 in 7 starts. He also lowered his ERA to a rotation best 3.08 (144 ERA+), as Andy Logue was hit hard (5 IP, 7 H, 7 R, 6 ER, BB, 3 K) in the lone loss of the week. He's allowed just 4 homers in 52.2 innings, walking 19 while striking out 27. A hard throwing pitcher and capable rotation member, he's benefited from our defense, and helped himself by not making too many mistake pitches. Looking Ahead Two more at home against the Wranglers, which saw eight of our nine starters get hits in a 7-2 win. That included the starter Mitchell, he was 1-for-2 with a walk, run, and pair of RBIs, as well as the first 3-for-4 of Chappy Sanders' career. Known for a lot more 0'fers, he also hit his 5th homer of the season, upping his season line to a miniscule .153/.252/.347 (54 OPS+). At risk of losing his job, he'll be sharing time with Bill Plunkett (.417, 3), who's been a welcomed surprise. They each get a game with Dallas, who will send out Butch Abrams (3-2, 3.11, 15) and Steve Miller (1-1, 4.22, 18) to avoid the sweep. At 16-16, they've been the respectable expansion team, as like these two starters they've gotten good innings from the back of the rotation. Abrams has been the gem, but Miller and Rex Conner (2-2, 4.08, 15) both have an above average ERA+. The offense doesn't have a single hitter with a WRC+ above 120, but Ray Hughes (.311, 1, 5) and Tom Leisher (.310, 2, 9) are right there. I do expect it to be a long season for Dallas, but they've more then held their own, and have uncovered a few early gems. Our stretch of games ends in San Francisco, where we'll face the Sailors for three. At 18-14, they're four back of us, still easily in the mix. They've been running with a four man rotation, with the fourth member former Cougar Zane Kelley (4-1, 2.95, 20). I expect him to be in the series, and the Spring Training acquisition has looked really good for his former team. Now 36, the former Kings 7th Rounder has now thrown 1,512 FABL innings. The first 43.2 came in Chicago, but we sent him to Toronto for my former 1st Rounder Hal Wood. He was there until this spring, going 67-105 with a 4.71 ERA (86 ERA+), 1.45 WHIP, 473 walks, and 685 strikeouts. He hasn't been good in recent seasons, so this six start stretch could quickly sour, but I've loved seeing him make a resurgence out here. They've gotten even better results from trademate Hank Lacey (2-1, 2.30, 30), while 23-year-olds Charlie Lawson (3-1, 3.91, 31) and George Fuller (2-4, 3.47, 27) are looking like seasoned vets. Their weakness lies in the pen, so we could take advantage of them late in game. We've scored more runs then them, but they still have plenty of serious threats in the lineup. Carlos Jaramillo (.336, 13, 9) is not only the best defender in baseball, but the 25-year-old from Colombia is one of the best leadoff hitters, and they've gotten quality performances from John Kingsbury (.326, 6, 23), Heinie Spitler (.350, 2, 16, 6), and Ray Rogan (.315, 3, 16, 2). Still, their are holes for our staff to exploit, and I like our chances here. Off on Saturday, but we'll be back in Chicago on Sunday for the first of three with the Stars. Tied with the Foresters at 19-13, they're going to be a third in our side all season, as they can hit homers better then anyone else out there. Ralph Barrell (.258, 11, 23) is trying to do what his dad Bobby did and win a home run title, and right behind him Lou Allen (.309, 8, 18) has mashed 8 of his own. Charlie Barrell (.298, 6, 10), Virgil Ewing (.324, 5, 29), Joe Cook (.212, 5, 17), and Mike Forst (.264, 5, 22) have all hit five or more, as nearly every member of the lineup is a threat to go deep. Even the struggling Don Hall (.171, 3, 5), who's coming off back-to-back 25 home run seasons. This is a tough team who can outslug anyone, all while boasting three pen members with a sub-2 ERA. Hank Myer (3-3, 3, 1.57, 14) has emerged as an elite stopper, and innings eater Earl Wright (0-0, 2, 2.61, 8) has absorbed 20.2 innings in just 8 appearances. I'm expecting a lot of scoring in this one, and tomorrow's report will cover exactly who we'll face in the final two games of the series. Last edited by ayaghmour2; 12-18-2024 at 05:25 PM.