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reds1 · 04-13-2025, 01:23 PM

Notes on 1957-58 All-Braeland Team

Starting Pitcher

The United Leagues saw some outstanding pitching performances this season led by the three highest-rated pitchers in the ULB today: Bart Ohara, Logan Belsey and Stiofan Micklethwait. Obviously, this was between the two Babe Ruth Award winners this year in Ohara and Micklethwait. Neither would be a wrong choice, but for me this was an easy choice despite the stiff competition. That’s because 30-year old RHP Stiofan Micklethwait enjoyed one of the greatest seasons by a pitcher in the United Leagues and that is saying something. The former 9th overall pick from 1946-47 lead the Eastern League in 10 pitching categories and the entire ULB in six. He also set a new mark in lowest ERA in a season with 1.839.

Here are the three pitchers that I felt were the worthiest of consideration this season (league leading stats highlighted in bold – typical):

30-year old RHP Stiofan Micklethwait – 25-6, 1.84 ERA, 33 GS, 279.0 IP, 172 K, 0.99 WHIP, 0.3 HR/9, 1.9 BB/9, 5.5 K/9, .246 BABIP, 2.37 FIP, 9.7 WAR, 205 ERA+
Pulberry’s 22-year old LHP Bart Ohara – 24-5, 2.35 ERA, 34 GS, 294.2 IP, 244 K, 0.98 WHIP, 0.6 HR/9, 1.9 BB/9, 7.5 K/9, .253 BABIP, 2.45 FIP, 9.8 WAR, 160 ERA+
Queensland’s 32-year old RHP Logan Belsey – 18-12, 2.51 ERA, 33 GS, 286.1 IP, 266 K, 1.06 WHIP, 0.5 HR/9, 2.0 BB/9, 8.4 K/9, .286 BABIP, 2.11 FIP, 11.3 WAR, 150 ERA+

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Catcher

Like the pitcher’s evaluations, this came down to the three top-ranked catchers in the Leagues today. 26-year old Aidan Bennie is currently rated No. 1 and 7th overall among all position players. The ranking is well-earned. Selected second overall by the Hespeler Stars in 1954-55, Bennie was soon ranked No. 1 among all prospects. When he was promoted to the majors last season, he quickly established himself and even Hit for the Cycle. Inexplicably, he failed to earn a single vote for Rookie of the Year last season. He has yet to earn a trip the All-Star Game as well, although an injury just before this year’s Game was the culprit. He was running second in the voting among catchers in the Western League up until he went down to a bad back. But he finishes first in my voting for the All-Braeland Team this year. Last year he won a Ball Hawk Award and this year he won the Western League Batting Title. He is an outstanding all-around catcher who should be in the discussion for top catcher for the foreseeable future. He is just the third player from the Hespeler Stars to make the Team.

Here are the three catchers that were under consideration:

Aidan Bennie - .335/.382/.537, 154 H, 30-2B, 19 HR, 84 RBI, 34 BB, .918 OPS, 146 OPS+, 162 wRC+, 6.3 WAR, 1.195 EFF.
Sherburn’s 29-year old Robert Kersey – .300/.375/.483, 145 H, 23-2B, 22 HR, 69 RBI, 59 BB, .858 OPS, 132 OPS+, 147 wRC+, 5.8 WAR, .994 EFF.
Fort Richmond’s 26-year old Scott Sheelah – .262/.368/.460, 125 H, 30-2B, 21 HR, 68 RBI, 71 BB, .829 OPS, 131 OPS+, 141 wRC+, 6.4 WAR, 1.278 EFF.

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First Base

It was another lackluster year for first baseman in the United Leagues. But Embro’s 25-year old Damien Whetter enjoyed an impressive sophomore season and earned his first selection to the All-Star Game. Like Aidan Bennie, Whetter also Hit for the Cycle last year in his rookie campaign. Installed as the Cannons’ No. 3 hitter this year, the 13th overall pick from 1951-52 has the bat to be an offensive force in the ULB and challenge for further selections the All-Braeland Team.

Here are the three players I ultimately considered:

Damien Whetter – .298/.381/.532, 147 H, 26-2B, 28 HR, 77 RBI, 66 BB, .914 OPS, 148 OPS+, 161 wRC+, 5.1 WAR, .978 EFF.
Cambria’s 27-year old Calvin Hanbridge – .282/.382/.471, 139 H, 15-2B, 22 HR, 75 RBI, 83 BB, .853 OPS, 136 OPS+, 145 wRC+, 4.7 WAR, 1.009 EFF.
Braeland City’s 34-year old Dean Witherden – .310/.363/.528, 151 H, 16-2B, 28 HR, 97 RBI, 42 BB, .891 OPS, 138 OPS+, 152 wRC+, 3.8 WAR, .997 EFF.

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Second Base

In last season’s selection for second base, I mentioned that Queensland’s Dennis Purcell could challenge for a spot on the All-Braeland Team if he built upon his sophomore season. Mission accomplished. The 25-year old Canadian enjoyed a terrific season at the plate and has entrenched himself as the top second baseman (and 5th overall position player) in the United Leagues. The two-time All-Star led the entire United Leagues in AVG and OBP.

The Barons’ Matthew Channing made a compelling case as well as the top second baseman in the ULB; in fact, he led the entire United Leagues in doubles. But ultimately, I leaned towards Purcell’s offensive output this year as giving him the edge.

Here were the Top 3 choices:

Dennis Purcell – .345/.431/.506, 178 H, 23-2B, 18 HR, 75 BB, .937 OPS, 160 OPS+, 172 wRC+, 6.9 WAR, .963 EFF.
Stratford’s 29-year old Matthew Channing – .315/.370/.500, 180 H, 36-2B, 16 HR, 94 RBI, 47 BB, 14 SB, .870 OPS, 137 OPS+, 148 wRC+, 7.8 WAR, 1.060 EFF.
Braeland City’s 32-year old Patrick Lidgate – .266/.360/.468, 143 H, 28-2B, 21 HR, 73 RBI, 71 BB, .828 OPS, 123 OPS+, 163 wRC+, 5.5 WAR, .988 EFF.

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Third Base

Similar to the first basemen, no third basemen in the United Leagues currently crack the Top 20 among position players. It ultimately came down to the top three rated players at the hot corner and this season, I ranked them 3-2-1. Queensland’s 28-year old Apia Yarrah was a workhorse this season, leading the East in plate appearances (663) and hits (189 – tied with Wellington’s Matthew Floyd). The former 1st overall pick from 1951-52 came over from the Hespeler Stars in a lop-sided trade back in 1955. The third-ranked third baseman beat out perennial contenders Moromao Nakagawa’s and Adrian Flynn in my mind and earned his first selection to the All-Braeland Team.

Here are the three that stood out for me this year:

Apia Yarrah – .311/.360/.446, 189 H, 15-2B, 19 HR, 74 RBI, 44 BB, .807 OPS, 123 OPS+, 132 wRC+, 5.1 WAR, .988 EFF.
Sherburn’s 28-year old Adrian Flynn – .280/.331/.467, 144 H, 31-2B, 21 HR, 99 RBI, 32 BB, .798 OPS, 114 OPS+, 127 wRC+, 4.3 WAR, 1.014 EFF.
Embro’s 29-year old Moromao Nakagawa – .271/.342/.426, 158 H, 24-2B, 19 HR, 86 RBI, 63 BB, .768 OPS, 109 OPS+, 120 wRC+, 4.1 WAR, .992 EFF.

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Shortstop

The top three choices last year for shortstop were under consideration again. But this time, I went with the 26-year old Callum Spalton of Stratford, the No. 1 rated shortstop in the United Leagues. Spalton is one of the best defensive infielders in the League, as demonstrated by his winning a second consecutive Ball Hawk Award this year. But it was impressive play at the plate to go along with his outstanding defense that propelled him onto the All-Braeland Team. After suffering a serious knee injury in December 1955, Spalton bounced back last season and this year, he took the next step at the plate. If he can stay healthy, the 8th-rated position player has the chance to become the preeminent shortstop in the ULB for years to come.

Here are the three shortstops that were considered this year:

Callum Spalton – .307/.347/.521, 122 H, 25-2B, 18 HR, 77 RBI, 25 BB, .868 OPS, 135 OPS+, 147 wRC+, 6.0 WAR, 1.081 EFF.
Cobourg’s 26-year old Douglas Jones – .280/.357/.464, 155 H, 29-2B, 21 HR, 64 RBI, 57 BB, .821 OPS, 122 OPS+, 136 wRC+, 5.1 WAR, .975 EFF.
Sherburn’s 28-year old Dwayne Vick – .319/.365/.395, 193 H, 28-2B, 2 HR, 58 RBI, 41 BB, .760 OPS, 106 OPS+, 119 wRC+, 5.8 WAR, 1.066 EFF.

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Left Field

While he may have finally won his first Babe Ruth Award, that was not enough for Matthew Floyd to earn his second selection to the All-Braeland Team and first since 1952-53. The simple reason is that the leftfield position remains occupied by the No. 1 player in the United Leagues, 29-year old Aidan Thirkettle. While Thirkettle did not win a Babe Ruth Award this year, that’s only because of the Ruthian performance of Sam Tite of Cambria. But Thirkettle still had an amazing season in his own right, finishing behind Tite in 12 offensive categories and leading the West outright in OBP. Ironically, Thirkettle’s performance this season may have been a slight step behind his performance last season (similar to Floyd in that regard), but both enjoyed career years. Floyd is currently rated No. 3 overall among all position players.

Here are my top three left fielders this season:

• Pulberry's Aidan Thirkettle – .310/.424/.667, 156 H, 27-2B, 47 HR, 130 RBI, 93 BB, 1.091 OPS, 200 OPS+, 207 wRC+, 9.9 WAR, 1.024 EFF.
• Wellington’s 30-year old Matthew Floyd – .334/.413/.585, 189 H, 25-2B, 37 HR, 102 RBI, 73 BB, .998 OPS, 176 OPS+, 182 wRC+, 8.2 WAR, .990 EFF.
• Queensland’s 32-year old Rod Dennis – .326/.410/.594, 172 H, 32-2B, 35 HR, 107 RBI, 76 BB, 1.004 OPS, 176 OPS+, 185 wRC+, 5.8 WAR, .931 EFF.

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Center Field

My top three picks for center fielder this year just so happened to match their player rankings at season’s end. While Raymond Williams and Cooper Tyson are not new to this ritual, Sherburn’s 26-year old Leon Albrecht is. Albrecht, the former No. 1 pick from 1954-55, enjoyed a terrific sophomore season and finished third in the WL Babe Ruth Award voting. The former No. 1-ranked prospect figures to become a contender in the ensuing years with his solid bat and defense. This year, I placed him second, behind only Cobourg’s Raymond Williams, who earns his 6th career selection.

At age 32, Williams has not lost a step and remains the top centerfielder and 4th overall position player in the United Leagues. But Albrecht is not far behind (6th overall).

These were the top three centerfielders this season in my opinion:

Raymond Williams – .327/.406/.589, 180 H, 27-2B, 33 HR, 95 RBI, 72 BB, .995 OPS, 168 OPS+, 182 wRC+, 7.5 WAR, .981 EFF.
Leon Albrecht - .309/.413/.538, 173 H, 25-2B, 25 HR, 96 RBI, 99 BB, .951 OPS, 156 OPS+, 171 wRC+, 7.8 WAR, .983 EFF.
Pulberry’s 31-year old Cooper Tyson – .308/.373/.444, 127 H, 22-2B, 8 HR, 45 RBI, 43 BB, 18 SB, .817 OPS, 128 OPS+, 137 wRC+, 5.3 WAR, 1.052 EFF.

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Right Field

Last year, I declared that Cambria’s Sam Tite’s performance in 1956-57 was perhaps the greatest ever for a right fielder in the United Leagues. Just one season later, I have to revise that. The 28-year old Canadian produced one of the greatest offensive seasons ever in the ULB this season. Tite dominated the United Leagues this year, leading the entire leagues in 12 offensive categories and set new season records in SLG and HR. This was the easiest category to pick the player this year and quite frankly, as fine as Wan-hua Gu and Aidan Trembath both were, it was not even close.

28-year old Sam Tite – .327/.423/.704, 176 H, 24-2B, 59 HR, 144 RBI, 87 BB, 1.128 OPS, 208 OPS+, 219 wRC+, 10.3 WAR, .976 EFF.
Wellington’s 22-year old Wan-hua Gu - .298/.339/.485, 140 H, 20-2B, 22 HR, 69 RBI, 27 BB, .824 OPS, 128 OPS+, 138 wRC+, 4.4 WAR, 1.042 EFF.
Braeland City’s 27-year old Aidan Trembath – .310/.352/.496, 184 H, 19-2B, 29 HR, 88 RBI, 39 BB, .848 OPS, 127 OPS+, 141 wRC+, 4.2 WAR, .978 EFF.

04-13-2025, 01:23 PM	#843
reds1 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 3,919	Notes on 1957-58 All-Braeland Team Starting Pitcher The United Leagues saw some outstanding pitching performances this season led by the three highest-rated pitchers in the ULB today: Bart Ohara, Logan Belsey and Stiofan Micklethwait. Obviously, this was between the two Babe Ruth Award winners this year in Ohara and Micklethwait. Neither would be a wrong choice, but for me this was an easy choice despite the stiff competition. That’s because 30-year old RHP Stiofan Micklethwait enjoyed one of the greatest seasons by a pitcher in the United Leagues and that is saying something. The former 9th overall pick from 1946-47 lead the Eastern League in 10 pitching categories and the entire ULB in six. He also set a new mark in lowest ERA in a season with 1.839. Here are the three pitchers that I felt were the worthiest of consideration this season (league leading stats highlighted in bold – typical): 30-year old RHP Stiofan Micklethwait – 25-6, 1.84 ERA, 33 GS, 279.0 IP, 172 K, 0.99 WHIP, 0.3 HR/9, 1.9 BB/9, 5.5 K/9, .246 BABIP, 2.37 FIP, 9.7 WAR, 205 ERA+ Pulberry’s 22-year old LHP Bart Ohara – 24-5, 2.35 ERA, 34 GS, 294.2 IP, 244 K, 0.98 WHIP, 0.6 HR/9, 1.9 BB/9, 7.5 K/9, .253 BABIP, 2.45 FIP, 9.8 WAR, 160 ERA+ Queensland’s 32-year old RHP Logan Belsey – 18-12, 2.51 ERA, 33 GS, 286.1 IP, 266 K, 1.06 WHIP, 0.5 HR/9, 2.0 BB/9, 8.4 K/9, .286 BABIP, 2.11 FIP, 11.3 WAR, 150 ERA+ -------- Catcher Like the pitcher’s evaluations, this came down to the three top-ranked catchers in the Leagues today. 26-year old Aidan Bennie is currently rated No. 1 and 7th overall among all position players. The ranking is well-earned. Selected second overall by the Hespeler Stars in 1954-55, Bennie was soon ranked No. 1 among all prospects. When he was promoted to the majors last season, he quickly established himself and even Hit for the Cycle. Inexplicably, he failed to earn a single vote for Rookie of the Year last season. He has yet to earn a trip the All-Star Game as well, although an injury just before this year’s Game was the culprit. He was running second in the voting among catchers in the Western League up until he went down to a bad back. But he finishes first in my voting for the All-Braeland Team this year. Last year he won a Ball Hawk Award and this year he won the Western League Batting Title. He is an outstanding all-around catcher who should be in the discussion for top catcher for the foreseeable future. He is just the third player from the Hespeler Stars to make the Team. Here are the three catchers that were under consideration: Aidan Bennie - .335/.382/.537, 154 H, 30-2B, 19 HR, 84 RBI, 34 BB, .918 OPS, 146 OPS+, 162 wRC+, 6.3 WAR, 1.195 EFF. Sherburn’s 29-year old Robert Kersey – .300/.375/.483, 145 H, 23-2B, 22 HR, 69 RBI, 59 BB, .858 OPS, 132 OPS+, 147 wRC+, 5.8 WAR, .994 EFF. Fort Richmond’s 26-year old Scott Sheelah – .262/.368/.460, 125 H, 30-2B, 21 HR, 68 RBI, 71 BB, .829 OPS, 131 OPS+, 141 wRC+, 6.4 WAR, 1.278 EFF. -------- First Base It was another lackluster year for first baseman in the United Leagues. But Embro’s 25-year old Damien Whetter enjoyed an impressive sophomore season and earned his first selection to the All-Star Game. Like Aidan Bennie, Whetter also Hit for the Cycle last year in his rookie campaign. Installed as the Cannons’ No. 3 hitter this year, the 13th overall pick from 1951-52 has the bat to be an offensive force in the ULB and challenge for further selections the All-Braeland Team. Here are the three players I ultimately considered: Damien Whetter – .298/.381/.532, 147 H, 26-2B, 28 HR, 77 RBI, 66 BB, .914 OPS, 148 OPS+, 161 wRC+, 5.1 WAR, .978 EFF. Cambria’s 27-year old Calvin Hanbridge – .282/.382/.471, 139 H, 15-2B, 22 HR, 75 RBI, 83 BB, .853 OPS, 136 OPS+, 145 wRC+, 4.7 WAR, 1.009 EFF. Braeland City’s 34-year old Dean Witherden – .310/.363/.528, 151 H, 16-2B, 28 HR, 97 RBI, 42 BB, .891 OPS, 138 OPS+, 152 wRC+, 3.8 WAR, .997 EFF. -------- Second Base In last season’s selection for second base, I mentioned that Queensland’s Dennis Purcell could challenge for a spot on the All-Braeland Team if he built upon his sophomore season. Mission accomplished. The 25-year old Canadian enjoyed a terrific season at the plate and has entrenched himself as the top second baseman (and 5th overall position player) in the United Leagues. The two-time All-Star led the entire United Leagues in AVG and OBP. The Barons’ Matthew Channing made a compelling case as well as the top second baseman in the ULB; in fact, he led the entire United Leagues in doubles. But ultimately, I leaned towards Purcell’s offensive output this year as giving him the edge. Here were the Top 3 choices: Dennis Purcell – .345/.431/.506, 178 H, 23-2B, 18 HR, 75 BB, .937 OPS, 160 OPS+, 172 wRC+, 6.9 WAR, .963 EFF. Stratford’s 29-year old Matthew Channing – .315/.370/.500, 180 H, 36-2B, 16 HR, 94 RBI, 47 BB, 14 SB, .870 OPS, 137 OPS+, 148 wRC+, 7.8 WAR, 1.060 EFF. Braeland City’s 32-year old Patrick Lidgate – .266/.360/.468, 143 H, 28-2B, 21 HR, 73 RBI, 71 BB, .828 OPS, 123 OPS+, 163 wRC+, 5.5 WAR, .988 EFF. -------- Third Base Similar to the first basemen, no third basemen in the United Leagues currently crack the Top 20 among position players. It ultimately came down to the top three rated players at the hot corner and this season, I ranked them 3-2-1. Queensland’s 28-year old Apia Yarrah was a workhorse this season, leading the East in plate appearances (663) and hits (189 – tied with Wellington’s Matthew Floyd). The former 1st overall pick from 1951-52 came over from the Hespeler Stars in a lop-sided trade back in 1955. The third-ranked third baseman beat out perennial contenders Moromao Nakagawa’s and Adrian Flynn in my mind and earned his first selection to the All-Braeland Team. Here are the three that stood out for me this year: Apia Yarrah – .311/.360/.446, 189 H, 15-2B, 19 HR, 74 RBI, 44 BB, .807 OPS, 123 OPS+, 132 wRC+, 5.1 WAR, .988 EFF. Sherburn’s 28-year old Adrian Flynn – .280/.331/.467, 144 H, 31-2B, 21 HR, 99 RBI, 32 BB, .798 OPS, 114 OPS+, 127 wRC+, 4.3 WAR, 1.014 EFF. Embro’s 29-year old Moromao Nakagawa – .271/.342/.426, 158 H, 24-2B, 19 HR, 86 RBI, 63 BB, .768 OPS, 109 OPS+, 120 wRC+, 4.1 WAR, .992 EFF. -------- Shortstop The top three choices last year for shortstop were under consideration again. But this time, I went with the 26-year old Callum Spalton of Stratford, the No. 1 rated shortstop in the United Leagues. Spalton is one of the best defensive infielders in the League, as demonstrated by his winning a second consecutive Ball Hawk Award this year. But it was impressive play at the plate to go along with his outstanding defense that propelled him onto the All-Braeland Team. After suffering a serious knee injury in December 1955, Spalton bounced back last season and this year, he took the next step at the plate. If he can stay healthy, the 8th-rated position player has the chance to become the preeminent shortstop in the ULB for years to come. Here are the three shortstops that were considered this year: Callum Spalton – .307/.347/.521, 122 H, 25-2B, 18 HR, 77 RBI, 25 BB, .868 OPS, 135 OPS+, 147 wRC+, 6.0 WAR, 1.081 EFF. Cobourg’s 26-year old Douglas Jones – .280/.357/.464, 155 H, 29-2B, 21 HR, 64 RBI, 57 BB, .821 OPS, 122 OPS+, 136 wRC+, 5.1 WAR, .975 EFF. Sherburn’s 28-year old Dwayne Vick – .319/.365/.395, 193 H, 28-2B, 2 HR, 58 RBI, 41 BB, .760 OPS, 106 OPS+, 119 wRC+, 5.8 WAR, 1.066 EFF. -------- Left Field While he may have finally won his first Babe Ruth Award, that was not enough for Matthew Floyd to earn his second selection to the All-Braeland Team and first since 1952-53. The simple reason is that the leftfield position remains occupied by the No. 1 player in the United Leagues, 29-year old Aidan Thirkettle. While Thirkettle did not win a Babe Ruth Award this year, that’s only because of the Ruthian performance of Sam Tite of Cambria. But Thirkettle still had an amazing season in his own right, finishing behind Tite in 12 offensive categories and leading the West outright in OBP. Ironically, Thirkettle’s performance this season may have been a slight step behind his performance last season (similar to Floyd in that regard), but both enjoyed career years. Floyd is currently rated No. 3 overall among all position players. Here are my top three left fielders this season: • Pulberry's Aidan Thirkettle – .310/.424/.667, 156 H, 27-2B, 47 HR, 130 RBI, 93 BB, 1.091 OPS, 200 OPS+, 207 wRC+, 9.9 WAR, 1.024 EFF. • Wellington’s 30-year old Matthew Floyd – .334/.413/.585, 189 H, 25-2B, 37 HR, 102 RBI, 73 BB, .998 OPS, 176 OPS+, 182 wRC+, 8.2 WAR, .990 EFF. • Queensland’s 32-year old Rod Dennis – .326/.410/.594, 172 H, 32-2B, 35 HR, 107 RBI, 76 BB, 1.004 OPS, 176 OPS+, 185 wRC+, 5.8 WAR, .931 EFF. -------- Center Field My top three picks for center fielder this year just so happened to match their player rankings at season’s end. While Raymond Williams and Cooper Tyson are not new to this ritual, Sherburn’s 26-year old Leon Albrecht is. Albrecht, the former No. 1 pick from 1954-55, enjoyed a terrific sophomore season and finished third in the WL Babe Ruth Award voting. The former No. 1-ranked prospect figures to become a contender in the ensuing years with his solid bat and defense. This year, I placed him second, behind only Cobourg’s Raymond Williams, who earns his 6th career selection. At age 32, Williams has not lost a step and remains the top centerfielder and 4th overall position player in the United Leagues. But Albrecht is not far behind (6th overall). These were the top three centerfielders this season in my opinion: Raymond Williams – .327/.406/.589, 180 H, 27-2B, 33 HR, 95 RBI, 72 BB, .995 OPS, 168 OPS+, 182 wRC+, 7.5 WAR, .981 EFF. Leon Albrecht - .309/.413/.538, 173 H, 25-2B, 25 HR, 96 RBI, 99 BB, .951 OPS, 156 OPS+, 171 wRC+, 7.8 WAR, .983 EFF. Pulberry’s 31-year old Cooper Tyson – .308/.373/.444, 127 H, 22-2B, 8 HR, 45 RBI, 43 BB, 18 SB, .817 OPS, 128 OPS+, 137 wRC+, 5.3 WAR, 1.052 EFF. -------- Right Field Last year, I declared that Cambria’s Sam Tite’s performance in 1956-57 was perhaps the greatest ever for a right fielder in the United Leagues. Just one season later, I have to revise that. The 28-year old Canadian produced one of the greatest offensive seasons ever in the ULB this season. Tite dominated the United Leagues this year, leading the entire leagues in 12 offensive categories and set new season records in SLG and HR. This was the easiest category to pick the player this year and quite frankly, as fine as Wan-hua Gu and Aidan Trembath both were, it was not even close. 28-year old Sam Tite – .327/.423/.704, 176 H, 24-2B, 59 HR, 144 RBI, 87 BB, 1.128 OPS, 208 OPS+, 219 wRC+, 10.3 WAR, .976 EFF. Wellington’s 22-year old Wan-hua Gu - .298/.339/.485, 140 H, 20-2B, 22 HR, 69 RBI, 27 BB, .824 OPS, 128 OPS+, 138 wRC+, 4.4 WAR, 1.042 EFF. Braeland City’s 27-year old Aidan Trembath – .310/.352/.496, 184 H, 19-2B, 29 HR, 88 RBI, 39 BB, .848 OPS, 127 OPS+, 141 wRC+, 4.2 WAR, .978 EFF. __________________ United Leagues of Braeland