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Nick Soulis · 07-30-2025, 07:03 AM

Series #219

1905 Philadelphia Phillies
Record: 83-69
Finish: 4th in NL
Manager: Hugh Duffy
Ball Park: Baker Bowl
WAR Leader: John Titus (5.5)
Franchise Record: 7-15
1905 Season Record: 0-0
Hall of Famers: (1)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHI/1905.shtml

2022 Milwaukee Brewers
Record: 86-76
Finish: 3rd in NL Central
Manager: Craig Counsell
Ball Park: American Family Field
WAR Leader: Willy Adames (4.3)
Franchise Record: 4-8
2022 Season Record: 3-2
Hall of Famers: (0)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIL/2022.shtml
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Heaven’s Dugout — Field of Dreams Series #219 Pre-Game Show
Live from the Heaven's Dugout Studio, located just beyond the cornfield fence
Broadcast on the Cooperstown Network
Presented by Kessinger Corn Co. — “Field to Field, Since 1893”

HOST: Curt Gowdy
PANELISTS: Bob Costas, Peter Gammons, Hawk Harrelson, and Frank Thomas

[INTRO – CURT GOWDY]
“Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Heaven’s Dugout — your home for timeless tales and immortal matchups. Tonight, we open the book on Series #219 of the Field of Dreams Tournament, and what a tale this one promises to be. It’s the gritty, hard-nosed baseball of the 1905 Philadelphia Phillies, who will host the power-packed, metrics-driven 2022 Milwaukee Brewers in a best-of-seven showdown. It's the Deadball Era versus the Modern Strikeout Era — and only one can advance.”

HISTORICAL CONTEXT – BOB COSTAS
“This Phillies team hails from the horse-and-buggy age of baseball. 1905 was a time of spitballs, bunts, and train travel. They finished 83-69 that year, a respectable showing in the rugged National League. The offense revolved around Sherry Magee, just 20 years old, with a bat as lively as his reputation. The pitching staff was anchored by Tully Sparks and Charlie Ferguson, known for long outings and soft contact.

In contrast, the 2022 Brewers bring a bullpen blueprint that would’ve been unthinkable in 1905. Milwaukee boasted one of the nastiest relief corps in modern baseball — led by Devin Williams, Brad Boxberger, and flamethrower Josh Hader before his departure mid-season. Offensively, Rowdy Tellez and Willy Adames brought thunder, while Corbin Burnes fronted a rotation that prized whiffs over weak grounders.”

SCOUTING REPORTS – PETER GAMMONS
“This is a pure stylistic collision. The Phillies of 1905 will try to scratch and claw — bunt runners over, steal third, and put the ball in play. The Brewers, meanwhile, will strike out 12 and hit 2 solo shots to win 2–1. If the Phillies can control the pace and avoid the back end of that Milwaukee pen, they’ve got a chance.

Watch Magee in the 3-hole. He’s got gap power by Deadball standards, and he’ll need to produce early. On the other side, Hunter Renfroe and Adames can turn a game in a heartbeat — but they’ll have to adjust to pitchers who throw 70% breaking balls and dare you to chase.”

HAWK HARRELSON’S TAKE
“Lemme tell ya somethin’ — you take these modern boys and put 'em in Baker Bowl, and they might hit some corn stalks out in center. But if the Phillies get on base and start playin’ that small-ball, hit-and-run, steal-second-and-third game? He gone! They’ll drive these Brewers nuts. You talkin’ baseball how it used to be played. Love it.”

SPOTLIGHT PLAYER — FRANK THOMAS
“For me, I’m keeping an eye on Christian Yelich. He’s the only Brewer with a real mix of patience, speed, and power. If he gets hot, it could be curtains for Philly. But I’m curious about how these modern guys adjust to pitchers who work quickly, don’t throw hard, and force contact. Will they have the discipline?

And for Philly? Kid Gleason, the second baseman and eventual Black Sox manager — he's a scrapper. He might not light up the stat sheet, but he’s the heartbeat of that team. Watch him turn a key double play or spark a rally.”

SERIES SCHEDULE & VENUES

Games 1–2: Baker Bowl, Philadelphia (grass & gravel, short porches, rowdy 1905 crowd)

Games 3–5: American Family Field, Milwaukee (roof optional, modern scoreboard will be covered with burlap)

Games 6–7 (if necessary): Back to Philadelphia

FINAL THOUGHTS — CURT GOWDY
“Can the Brewers strike quickly and silence the crowd in Philly? Or will the Phillies frustrate Milwaukee with their relentless brand of contact baseball? It's 117 years of baseball philosophy colliding in the Field of Dreams.”

Stay tuned, folks — Game 1 is moments away.

07-30-2025, 07:03 AM	#271
Nick Soulis Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 4,364	Series #219 1905 Philadelphia Phillies Record: 83-69 Finish: 4th in NL Manager: Hugh Duffy Ball Park: Baker Bowl WAR Leader: John Titus (5.5) Franchise Record: 7-15 1905 Season Record: 0-0 Hall of Famers: (1) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHI/1905.shtml 2022 Milwaukee Brewers Record: 86-76 Finish: 3rd in NL Central Manager: Craig Counsell Ball Park: American Family Field WAR Leader: Willy Adames (4.3) Franchise Record: 4-8 2022 Season Record: 3-2 Hall of Famers: (0) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIL/2022.shtml ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heaven’s Dugout — Field of Dreams Series #219 Pre-Game Show Live from the Heaven's Dugout Studio, located just beyond the cornfield fence Broadcast on the Cooperstown Network Presented by Kessinger Corn Co. — “Field to Field, Since 1893” HOST: Curt Gowdy PANELISTS: Bob Costas, Peter Gammons, Hawk Harrelson, and Frank Thomas [INTRO – CURT GOWDY] “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Heaven’s Dugout — your home for timeless tales and immortal matchups. Tonight, we open the book on Series #219 of the Field of Dreams Tournament, and what a tale this one promises to be. It’s the gritty, hard-nosed baseball of the 1905 Philadelphia Phillies, who will host the power-packed, metrics-driven 2022 Milwaukee Brewers in a best-of-seven showdown. It's the Deadball Era versus the Modern Strikeout Era — and only one can advance.” HISTORICAL CONTEXT – BOB COSTAS “This Phillies team hails from the horse-and-buggy age of baseball. 1905 was a time of spitballs, bunts, and train travel. They finished 83-69 that year, a respectable showing in the rugged National League. The offense revolved around Sherry Magee, just 20 years old, with a bat as lively as his reputation. The pitching staff was anchored by Tully Sparks and Charlie Ferguson, known for long outings and soft contact. In contrast, the 2022 Brewers bring a bullpen blueprint that would’ve been unthinkable in 1905. Milwaukee boasted one of the nastiest relief corps in modern baseball — led by Devin Williams, Brad Boxberger, and flamethrower Josh Hader before his departure mid-season. Offensively, Rowdy Tellez and Willy Adames brought thunder, while Corbin Burnes fronted a rotation that prized whiffs over weak grounders.” SCOUTING REPORTS – PETER GAMMONS “This is a pure stylistic collision. The Phillies of 1905 will try to scratch and claw — bunt runners over, steal third, and put the ball in play. The Brewers, meanwhile, will strike out 12 and hit 2 solo shots to win 2–1. If the Phillies can control the pace and avoid the back end of that Milwaukee pen, they’ve got a chance. Watch Magee in the 3-hole. He’s got gap power by Deadball standards, and he’ll need to produce early. On the other side, Hunter Renfroe and Adames can turn a game in a heartbeat — but they’ll have to adjust to pitchers who throw 70% breaking balls and dare you to chase.” HAWK HARRELSON’S TAKE “Lemme tell ya somethin’ — you take these modern boys and put 'em in Baker Bowl, and they might hit some corn stalks out in center. But if the Phillies get on base and start playin’ that small-ball, hit-and-run, steal-second-and-third game? He gone! They’ll drive these Brewers nuts. You talkin’ baseball how it used to be played. Love it.” SPOTLIGHT PLAYER — FRANK THOMAS “For me, I’m keeping an eye on Christian Yelich. He’s the only Brewer with a real mix of patience, speed, and power. If he gets hot, it could be curtains for Philly. But I’m curious about how these modern guys adjust to pitchers who work quickly, don’t throw hard, and force contact. Will they have the discipline? And for Philly? Kid Gleason, the second baseman and eventual Black Sox manager — he's a scrapper. He might not light up the stat sheet, but he’s the heartbeat of that team. Watch him turn a key double play or spark a rally.” SERIES SCHEDULE & VENUES Games 1–2: Baker Bowl, Philadelphia (grass & gravel, short porches, rowdy 1905 crowd) Games 3–5: American Family Field, Milwaukee (roof optional, modern scoreboard will be covered with burlap) Games 6–7 (if necessary): Back to Philadelphia FINAL THOUGHTS — CURT GOWDY “Can the Brewers strike quickly and silence the crowd in Philly? Or will the Phillies frustrate Milwaukee with their relentless brand of contact baseball? It's 117 years of baseball philosophy colliding in the Field of Dreams.” Stay tuned, folks — Game 1 is moments away.