The Greatest OOTP Teams of All-Time League

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The 1986 Mets vs. The 1939 Yankees

Game 1- We start the World Series off with a pitching matchup of Ron Darling (20-13, 2.31) vs. Marius Russo (26-8, 1.75). The nerves must have been in play for both teams, as there were a total of 8 errors in the game. The Yankees jumped out to a 4-0 lead and then got 2 more after the Mets scored 3 in the 6th. However, the Mets were able to score 4 more in the 8th and 9th innings while Dwight Gooden held the Yankees scoreless in those two innings out of the bullpen. Lenny Dykstra and Ray Knight each drove in 3 for the Mets and Joe DiMaggio homered for the Yankees in the 7-6 Mets win.

Game 2- This game matched up Bob Ojeda (22-13, 2.46) for the Mets and Red Ruffing (22-10, 2.40) for the Yankees. It was a pitcher’s duel the whole way. The Mets jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the 4th and the Yankees tied it up in the 6th. It stayed 1-1 until the bottom of the 11th when Joe Gordon hit an RBI double off of Dwight Gooden to win the game, 2-1 and tie the series. Johnny Murphy got the win for the Yankees out of the bullpen.

Game 3- Game 3 saw ALCS MVP Lefty Gomez (17-12, 2.29) go up against Sid Fernandez (23-12, 5 Saves, 2.24). In this one, it was all El Sid. He pitched a 2-hit shut out to give the Mets a 2-1 lead in the series with the 7-0 win. The Mets offense really woke up in this one, led by Lenny Dykstra’s 3 hits, Kevin Mitchell’s 3 RBI and the 2 R and 2 RBI for Keith Hernandez.

Game 4- This game saw a rematch of game 1 with Darling and Russo taking the mound. The Yankees were up 3-0 going into the 8th and then the bats really came out for both teams. The Yankees got 3 in the 8th and 2 more in the 9th. Meanwhile the Mets scored 1 in the 8th but then a 3-run triple by Dykstra in the 9th gave hope to the Mets and they were able to score 5 runs in all….but it just wasn’t enough as they fell 8-6 in the game to tie up the series for the Yankees. Joe Gordon had 4 hits and 3 runs for the Yankees.

Game 5- Bob Ojeda and Red Ruffing met again as both teams tried to take a 3-2 lead in the series before it heads back to Yankee Stadium. This was another big pitcher’s duel as neither team scored until the 8th when the Mets finally broke through when Lenny Dykstra singled, stole 2nd and scored on a Wally Backman single…all with 2 outs. The Yankees just couldn’t score and the Mets ended up with a 1-0 win and that crucial lead in the series.

Game 6- Sid Fernandez and Lefty Gomez went at it again in this game and it was another nailbiter. The Mets held a 2-1 lead heading into the 8th, but a big 2-run single by Charlie Keller gave the Yankees a 3-2 lead that Gomez would not give up. We head to a game 7 and it should be a good one!

Game 7- It’s Darling and Russo for one more time in this series. Neither pitcher has been at their best, but both will be giving all they have in this final game. Both teams scored in the 1st, with the Mets getting one but the Yankees coming back in the bottom of the inning with 2 runs. Then in the 3rd, the Yankees got 3 more to take a tough 5-1 lead. The Mets chipped away with runs in the 4th and 8th, but they just couldn’t break through against Russo in this one and the Yankees took home the World Series title with a 5-3 win. Joe DiMaggio drove in 2 of the runs and Babe Dahlgren had 3 hits. DiMaggio was named the World Series MVP.


I'll do a season recap after this with award winners and other notes from the league. Then it will be on to 1933 where I will make sure I fix the scheduling issue we saw this season and I am hoping to make a couple of other changes to my reporting as well. Pleas let me know if there is anything you want to know from this or any future season. I have a feeling this isn't the last Yankees/Mets matchup we are going to see in the World Series, but there are some tough teams out there that should improve as the eras change.

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AL Gold Glove Award Winners

Pitcher
Bronson Arroyo (Boston 2004 Red Sox)

Catcher
Bob Boone (Kansas City 1989 Royals)

First Baseman
Stuffy McInnis (Philadelphia 1913 Athletics)

Second Baseman
Joe Gordon (New York 1939 Yankees)

Third Baseman
Brooks Robinson (Baltimore 1969 Orioles)

Shortstop
Carlos Correa (Houston 2019 Astros)

Left Fielder
Dale Mitchell (Cleveland 1948 Guardians)

Center Fielder
Joe DiMaggio (New York 1939 Yankees)

Right Fielder
Ichiro Suzuki (Seattle 2001 Mariners)





NL Gold Glove Award Winners

Pitcher
Josh Beckett (Florida 2005 Marlins)

Catcher
Johnny Bench (Cincinnati 1975 Reds)

First Baseman
Adrian Gonzalez (San Diego 2007 Padres)

Second Baseman
Luis Castillo (Florida 2005 Marlins)

Third Baseman
Justin Turner (Los Angeles 2017 Dodgers)

Shortstop
Dave Concepcion (Cincinnati 1975 Reds)

Left Fielder
Matt Szczur (Chicago 2016 Cubs)

Center Fielder
Lenny Dykstra (New York 1986 Mets)

Right Fielder
Reggie Sanders (Arizona 2001 Diamondbacks)

Relievers of the Year

AL- Dick Hall (BAL69)- 4-4, 12 Saves, 55.1 IP, 1.79 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 15 Ks

NL- Rawly Eastwick (CIN75)- 2-5, 19 Saves, 60.1 IP, 1.94 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 28 Ks


AL Platinum Stick Award Winners

P- Joel Pineiro (SEA01)- .234/.272/.271, 12 R, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 11 RBI

C- Mike Napoli (TEX11)- .288/.406/.414, 65 R, 18 doubles 1 triple, 12 HR, 86 RBI, 22 SB

1B- Boog Powell (BAL69)- .298/.367/.411, 65 R, 31 doubles, 11 HR, 113 RBI, 2 SB

2B- Eddie Collins (PHA13)- .350/.421/.425, 81 R, 17 doubles, 10 triples, 1 HR, 89 RBI, 71 SB

3B- Frank “Home Run” Baker (PHA13)- .323/.396/.402, 84 R, 21 doubles, 5 triples, 4 HR, 78 RBI, 57 SB

SS- Mark McLemore (SEA01)- .295/.415/.452, 107 R, 15 doubles, 31 triples, 1 HR, 60 RBI, 70 SB

LF- Dave Collins (TOR84)- .292/.371/.486, 117 R, 22 doubles, 45 triples, 42 RBI, 99 SB

CF- Joe DiMaggio (NYY39)- .351/.421/.479, 83 R, 28 doubles, 7 triples, 10 HR, 101 RBI, 31 SB

RF- Ichiro Suzuki (SEA01)- .342/.361/.420, 89 R, 25 doubles, 11 triples, 87 RBI, 68 SB


NL Platinum Stick Award Winners

P- John Smoltz (ATL98)- .248/.309/.277, 11 R, 3 doubles, 13 RBI

C- Johnny Bench (CIN75)- .273/.337/.388, 74 R, 23 doubles, 3 triples, 8 HR, 88 RBI, 37 SB

1B- Andres Galarraga (MON87)- .343/.385/.438, 62 R, 40 doubles, 7 triples, 83 RBI, 11 SB

2B- Joe Morgan (CIN75)- .323/.460/.418, 101 R, 29 doubles, 9 triples, 2 HR, 62 RBI, 83 SB

3B- Kris Bryant (CHC16)- .275/.367/.366, 75 R, 25 doubles, 6 triples, 4 HR, 78 RBI, 21 SB

SS- Honus Wagner (PIT09)- .329/.418/.465, 83 R, 39 doubles, 11 triples, 3 HR, 90 RBI, 77 SB

LF- Tim Raines (MON87)- .303/.383/.430, 102 R, 25 doubles, 20 triples, 2 HR, 84 RBI, 94 SB

CF- Johnny Hopp (STL44)- .332/.409/.455, 122 R, 31 doubles, 17 triples, 2 HR, 55 RBI, 61 SB

RF- Stan Musial (STL44)- .357/.464/.515, 87 R, 37 doubles, 16 triples, 4 HR, 74 RBI, 16 SB


Rookies of the Year

AL- Ichiro Suzuki (SEA01)- See stats above

NL- Lenny Dykstra (NYM86)- .310/.397/.445, 132 R, 23 doubles, 24 triples, 2 HR, 53 RBI, 66 SB


Cy Young Award Winners

AL- Justin Verlander (HOU19)- 28-8, 350 IP, 1.70 ERA, .91 WHIP, 188 Ks

NL- Clayton Kershaw (LAD17)- 25-9, 352.1 IP, 1.33 ERA, .85 WHIP, 185 Ks


MVP Award Winners

AL- Joe DiMaggio (NYY39)- See stats above

NL- Lenny Dykstra (NYM86)- See stats above


League Leaders

AL Batting Average- Joe DiMaggio (NYY39)- .351, Eddie Collins (PHA13)- .350
NL Batting Average- Stan Musial (STL44)- .357, Andres Galarraga (MON87)- .343

AL Runs- George Selkirk (NYY39)- 126, Dave Collins (TOR84)- 117
NL Runs- Lenny Dykstra (NYM86)- 132, Johnny Hopp (STL44)- 122

AL Home Runs- Joe Gordon (CLE48)- 14, Ken Keltner (CLE48)- 13
NL Home Runs- Luis Gonzalez (ARI01)- 12, 2 players with 10

AL RBIs- Boog Powell (BAL69)- 113, Heinie Manush (WAS30)- 103
NL RBIs- Keith Hernandez (NYM86)- 108, George Foster (CIN75)- 101

AL Steals- Dave Collins (TOR84)- 99, Craig Gentry (TEX11)- 83
NL Steals- Tim Raines (MON87)- 94, Joe Morgan (CIN75)- 83

AL ERA- Justin Verlander (HOU19)- 1.70, Marius Russo (NYY39)- 1.75
NL ERA- Clayton Kershaw (LAD17)- 1.33, Denny Neagle (ATL98)- 1.73

AL Wins- Justin Verlander (HOU19)- 28, Marius Russo (NYY39)- 26
NL Wins- Larry Jansen (NYG51)- 26, Clayton Kershaw (LAD17)- 25

AL Saves- Darren Oliver (TEX11)- 14, Liam Hendriks (CHW21)- 14
NL Saves- Rawly Eastwick (CIN75)- 19, Huston Street (COL09)- 18

AL Strikeouts- Bump Hadley (WAS30)- 226, Gerrit Cole (HOU19)- 222
NL Strikeouts- Randy Johnson (ARI01)- 298, Sid Fernandez (NYM86)- 245

AL WHIP- Justin Verlander (HOU19)- .91, Marius Russo (NYY39)- 1.07
NL WHIP- Clayton Kershaw (LAD17)- .85, Alex Wood (LAD17)- 1.02


And it's on to 1933!

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March/April Players of the Week

AL
4/10/1933- OF Heinie Manush (WAS30)- .560, 6 R, 5 RBI
4/17/1933- OF Sam Fuld (TAM11)- .500, 8 R, 8 RBI
4/24/1933- 1B George Brett (KC89)- .600, 9 RBI
5/1/1933- 3B Frank Baker (PHA13)- .481, 6R, 3 HR, 10 RBI

NL
4/10/1933- OF Luis Gonzalez (ARI01)- .500, 7 R, 1 HR, 7 RBI
4/17/1933- 1B Anthony Rizzo (CHC16)- .500, 5 R, 10 RBI
4/24/1933- OF Mike Cameron (SD07)- .560, 2 HR, 8 RBI
5/1/1933- OF Brad Hawpe (COL09)- .478, 9 R, 1 HR, 7 RBI


April Rookies of the Month

AL
P Marius Russo (NYY39)- 5-1, 51 IP, 1.24 ERA, .94 WHIP, 28 K

NL
P Kevin Millwood (ATL98)- 5-1, 48 IP, 2.44 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 20 K


April Players of the Month

AL
1B David Ortiz (BOS04)- .388/.436/.684, 24 R, 10 doubles, 2 triples, 5 HR, 27 RBI

NL
1B Len Matuszek (PHI84)- .337/.425/.625, 19 R, 9 doubles, 7 HR, 26 RBI, 2 SB


April Pitchers of the Month

AL
Marius Russo (NYY39)- See stats above

NL
Sid Fernandez (NYM86)- 4-0, 43.2 IP, 1.03 ERA, .89 WHIP, 21 K


Other Notes
Nothing else of note this month


League Leaders

AL Batting Average- Dale Mitchell (CLE48)- .398, Frank Baker (PHA13)- .385
NL Batting Average- Corey Seager (LAD17)- .411, Keith Hernandez (NYM86)- .394

AL Runs- Lloyd Moseby (TOR84)- 28, 2 players with 25
NL Runs- Gerald Williams (ATL98)- 27, Mike Cameron (SD07)- 26

AL Home Runs- Joe DiMaggio (NYY39), Joe Gordon (NYY39) and David Ortiz (BOS04) all with 6
NL Home Runs- Len Matuszek (PHI84)- 7, Mike Schmidt (PHI84)- 6

AL RBIs- David Ortiz (BOS04)- 29, 2 players with 26
NL RBIs- Luis Gonzalez (ARI01)- 28, Len Matuszek (PHI84)- 27

AL Steals- Dave Collins (TOR84)- 8, 2 players with 5
NL Steals- Honus Wagner (PIT09)- 6, Dave Concepcion (CIN75)- 5

AL ERA- Marius Russo (NYY39)- 1.50, Satchel Paige (CLE48)- 1.56
NL ERA- Sid Fernandez (NYM86)- 1.37, Ron Darling (NYM86)- 1.69

AL Wins- 4 Players with 5
NL Wins- 4 Players with 5

AL Saves- Darren Oliver (TEX11)- 7, 2 players with 6
NL Saves- Rawly Eastwick (CIN75)- 6, Heath Bell (SD07)- 5

AL Strikeouts- Marius Russo (NYY39)- 34, Carlos Rodon (CHW21)- 32
NL Strikeouts- Jake Peavy (SD07)- 28, 2 players with 27

AL WHIP- Marius Russo (NYY39)- .95, Carlos Rodon (CHW21)- .99
NL WHIP- Sid Fernandez (NYM86)- .95, Gary Nolan (CIN75)- .97

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May Players of the Week

AL
5/8/1933- P Doyle Alexander (TOR84)- 2-0, 18 IP, 0.00 ERA, 5 K
5/15/1933- OF Yordan Alvarez (HOU19)- .524, 10 R, 5 HR, 8 RBI
5/22/1933- SS Sean Rodriguez (TAM11)- .500 10 RBI
5/29/1933- OF Rube Oldring (PHA13)- .571, 6 R, 1 HR, 3 RBI

NL
5/8/1933- SS Craig Counsell (ARI01)- .560, 3 R, 9 RBI
5/15/1933- 1B Andres Galarraga (MON87)- .522, 4 R, 5 RBI
5/22/1933- C Chris Iannetta (COL09)- .800 (8-10), 5 R, 8 RBI
5/29/1933- 3B Chipper Jones (ATL98)- .417, 4 HR, 10 RBI


May Rookies of the Month

AL
OF Yordan Alvarez (HOU19)- .418/.500/.837, 26 R, 8 doubles, 11 HR, 21 RBI

NL
P Brent Suter (MIL17)- 4-1, 45.1, 1.39 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 11 K


May Players of the Month

AL
OF Yordan Alvarez (HOU19)- See stats above

NL
3B Chipper Jones (ATL98)- .340/.423/.619, 22 R, 2 doubles, 2 triples, 7 HR, 25 RBI, 1 SB


May Pitchers of the Month

AL
Dave McNally (BAL69)- 5-0, 51 IP, 1.41 ERA, .96 WHIP, 13 K

NL
Clayton Kershaw (LAD17)- 6-0, 52.1 IP, 1.72 ERA, .96 WHIP, 20 K


Other Notes
On May 5th, AJ Burnett of the 2005 Marlins pitched a no-hitter against the 2007 Padres. He walked just 1 and struck out 6 in the 6-0 win.

Stuffy McInnis (PHA13) had a 21 game hitting streak.



League Leaders

AL Batting Average- Frank Baker (PHA13)- .396, Paul Blair (BAL69)- .379
NL Batting Average- Keith Hernandez (NYM86)- .380, Justin Turner (LAD17)- .368

AL Runs- Lloyd Moseby (TOR84)- 48, 2 players with 46
NL Runs- Gerald Williams (ATL98)- 51, Fred Clarke (PIT09)- 44

AL Home Runs- Yordan Alvarez (HOU19)- 14, 3 players with 9
NL Home Runs- Mike Schmidt (PHI84)- 10, Chipper Jones (ATL98)- 9

AL RBIs- Paul Blair (BAL69)- 46, Albert Pujols (LAA14)- 45
NL RBIs- Chipper Jones (ATL98) and Troy Tulowitzki (COL09) each with 44

AL Steals- Dave Collins (TOR84)- 13, Craig Gentry (TEX11)- 12
NL Steals- Honus Wagner (PIT09) and Dave Concepcion (CIN75) each with 9

AL ERA- Steve Gromek (CLE48)- 1.61, Marius Russo (NYY39)- 1.73
NL ERA- Matt Garza (MIL17)- 1.86, Brent Suter (MIL17)- 1.91

AL Wins- Jim Palmer (BAL69) and Marius Russo (NYY39) each with 9
NL Wins- Clayton Kershaw (LAD17)- 10, Max Lanier (STL44)- 9

AL Saves- Arthur Rhodes (SEA01)- 13, Bobby Burke (WAS30)- 12
NL Saves- Kenley Jansen (LAD17) and Todd Jones (FLA05) with 9 each

AL Strikeouts- Carlos Rodon (CHW21)- 57, Bump Hadley (WAS30)- 55
NL Strikeouts- AJ Burnett (FLA05)- 58, Jake Peavy (SD07)- 56

AL WHIP- Marius Russo (NYY39)- .93, Atley Donald (NYY39)- 1.07
NL WHIP- Larry Jansen (NYG51)- .97, 2 players at 1.04

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June Players of the Week

AL
6/5/1933- OF Gavin Sheets (CHW21)- .583, 1 HR, 14 RBI
6/12/1933- 1B Cliff Johnson (TOR84)- .524, 1 HR, 8 RBI
6/19/1933- OF Heinie Manush (WAS30)- .571, 1 HR, 7 RBI
6/26/1933- OF Yordan Alvarez (HOU19)- .519, 6 R, 10 RBI

NL
6/5/1933- OF Luis Gonzalez (ARI01)- .519, 2 HR, 6 RBI
6/12/1933- 1B Jesus Aguilar (MIL17)- .500, 5 R, 6 RBI
6/19/1933- OF Gerald Williams (ATL98)- .458, 9 R, 3 HR, 7 RBI
6/26/1933- 3B Chipper Jones (ATL98)- .500, 8 R, 3 HR, 8 RBI


June Rookies of the Month

AL
P Marius Russo (NYY39)- 4-1, 42 IP, 1.50 ERA, .93 WHIP, 19 K

NL
P Red Munger (STL44)- 4-1, 49.1 IP, 2.19 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 26 K


June Players of the Month

AL
1B Cliff Johnson (TOR84)- .370/.458/.679, 24 R, 10 doubles, 5 HR, 24 RBI

NL
3B Chipper Jones (ATL98)- .383/.443/.654, 24 R, 7 doubles, 2 triples, 6 HR, 20 RBI


June Pitchers of the Month

AL
Justin Verlander (HOU19)- 5-0, 54 IP, 2.00 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 23 K

NL
Red Munger (STL44)- See stats above


Other Notes
Nothing of note



League Leaders

AL Batting Average- Frank Baker (PHA13)- .384, Larry Doby (CLE48)- .374
NL Batting Average- Keith Hernandez (NYM86)- .376, Chipper Jones (ATL98)- .368

AL Runs- Boog Powell (BAL69) and Frank Robinson (BAL69) with 68 each
NL Runs- Gerald Williams (ATL98)- 71, Lenny Dykstra (NYM86)- 68

AL Home Runs- Yordan Alvarez (HOU19)- 17, 2 players with 13
NL Home Runs- Chipper Jones (ATL98)- 15, Mike Schmidt (PHI84)- 14

AL RBIs- 4 players tied with 64
NL RBIs- Troy Tulowitzki (COL09)- 69, Andres Galarraga (ATL98)- 68

AL Steals- Craig Gentry (TEX11)- 22, Dave Collins (TOR84)- 16
NL Steals- Lenny Dykstra (NYM86)- 16, Joe Morgan (CIN75)- 13

AL ERA- Marius Russo (NYY39)- 1.67, Gene Bearden (CLE48)- 1.89
NL ERA- Jason Hammel (CHC16)- 2.47, Red Munger (STL44)- 2.48

AL Wins- Marius Russo (NYY39)- 13, Mike Cuellar (BAL69)- 12
NL Wins- Clayton Kershaw (LAD17)- 13, Max Lanier (STL44)- 12

AL Saves- Arthur Rhodes (SEA01)- 16, Bobby Burke (WAS30)- 15
NL Saves- Kenley Jansen (LAD17)- 14, 5 players with 12

AL Strikeouts- Bump Hadley (WAS30)- 81, 2 players with 75
NL Strikeouts- Randy Johnson (ARI01) and Jake Peavy (SD07) both with 79

AL WHIP- Marius Russo (NYY39)- .93, Justin Verlander (HOU19)- 1.08
NL WHIP- Larry Jansen (NYG51)- 1.03, Kyle Hendricks (CHC16)- 1.04

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Chipper Jones (ATL98) and Frank Baker (PHA13) were the top vote-getters in their respective leagues for the final All-Star voting. Chipper got 433,429 votes and Baker got 443,601.

This year, the National League will be represented by these All-Star performers:

SP Larry Jansen (NY1) - 12-10, 2.74 ERA, 190.1 IP, 1.02 WHIP, 3.4 K/9, 4.7 WAR

SP Clayton Kershaw (LAN)* - 15-4, 2.51 ERA, 186.1 IP, 1.11 WHIP, 3.1 K/9, 3.9 WAR

SP Max Lanier (SLN) - 14-5, 2.86 ERA, 170.0 IP, 1.25 WHIP, 4.8 K/9, 4.0 WAR

SP Curt Schilling (ARI) - 9-8, 3.24 ERA, 180.1 IP, 1.21 WHIP, 4.4 K/9, 4.8 WAR

CL Kenley Jansen (LAN)* - 3-2, 18 SV, 2.35 ERA, 53.2 IP, 0.99 WHIP, 5.5 K/9, 1.3 WAR

CL Tug McGraw (PHI) - 7-1, 12 SV, 1.98 ERA, 50.0 IP, 1.20 WHIP, 4.3 K/9, 1.1 WAR

C Johnny Bench (CIN) - .274/.338/.407, 307 AB, 6 HR, 7 SB, 117 wRC+, 2.8 WAR

C Javy Lopez (ATL)* - .319/.359/.438, 317 AB, 5 HR, 3 SB, 130 wRC+, 2.8 WAR

1B Andres Galarraga (ATL) - .337/.390/.521, 374 AB, 12 HR, 164 wRC+, 3.4 WAR

1B Keith Hernandez (NYN)* - .353/.431/.431, 371 AB, 2 HR, 1 SB, 154 wRC+, 4.1 WAR

2B Joe Morgan (CIN)* - .294/.435/.495, 313 AB, 10 HR, 13 SB, 170 wRC+, 5.3 WAR

3B Chipper Jones (ATL)* - .359/.426/.584, 370 AB, 16 HR, 4 SB, 191 wRC+, 6.0 WAR

SS Troy Tulowitzki (COL) - .319/.372/.537, 376 AB, 15 HR, 5 SB, 154 wRC+, 3.5 WAR

SS Honus Wagner (PIT)* - .350/.416/.555, 357 AB, 11 HR, 13 SB, 176 wRC+, 4.9 WAR

LF Luis Gonzalez (ARI)* - .304/.360/.542, 369 AB, 14 HR, 152 wRC+, 2.4 WAR

CF Lenny Dykstra (NYN)* - .328/.404/.438, 381 AB, 1 HR, 16 SB, 149 wRC+, 5.7 WAR

RF Sixto Lezcano (PHI) - .300/.368/.449, 343 AB, 11 HR, 135 wRC+, 4.0 WAR

RF Stan Musial (SLN)* - .307/.399/.504, 345 AB, 6 HR, 3 SB, 164 wRC+, 5.5 WAR
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While the American League best will include these stars:

SP Carlos Rodón (CHA) - 7-9, 3.89 ERA, 155.0 IP, 1.27 WHIP, 4.7 K/9, 3.0 WAR

SP Marius Russo (NYA) - 14-5, 1.71 ERA, 178.2 IP, 0.93 WHIP, 4.1 K/9, 4.3 WAR

SP Curt Schilling (BOS) - 12-5, 4.32 ERA, 166.2 IP, 1.38 WHIP, 2.9 K/9, 3.1 WAR

SP Justin Verlander (HOU)* - 12-7, 3.06 ERA, 176.2 IP, 1.08 WHIP, 3.9 K/9, 2.5 WAR

CL Liam Hendriks (CHA) - 7-5, 14 SV, 2.89 ERA, 56.0 IP, 1.23 WHIP, 5.5 K/9, 1.2 WAR

CL Arthur Rhodes (SEA)* - 2-4, 17 SV, 3.62 ERA, 49.2 IP, 1.43 WHIP, 3.3 K/9, -0.5 WAR

C Mike Napoli (TEX)* - .322/.392/.512, 320 AB, 15 HR, 2 SB, 156 wRC+, 4.4 WAR

C Jason Varitek (BOS) - .338/.400/.497, 302 AB, 8 HR, 3 SB, 160 wRC+, 4.0 WAR

1B Boog Powell (BAL)* - .334/.400/.493, 365 AB, 10 HR, 163 wRC+, 3.7 WAR

2B Bret Boone (SEA)* - .327/.363/.450, 358 AB, 8 HR, 140 wRC+, 4.4 WAR

2B Eddie Collins (PHA) - .361/.440/.493, 349 AB, 4 HR, 12 SB, 165 wRC+, 5.8 WAR

3B Frank Baker (PHA)* - .371/.415/.579, 380 AB, 11 HR, 3 SB, 176 wRC+, 5.1 WAR

SS Lou Boudreau (CLE)* - .350/.422/.506, 354 AB, 7 HR, 170 wRC+, 5.2 WAR

SS Joe Cronin (WS1) - .301/.357/.425, 365 AB, 8 HR, 8 SB, 131 wRC+, 5.0 WAR

LF Yordan Alvarez (HOU)* - .351/.437/.559, 345 AB, 17 HR, 1 SB, 187 wRC+, 3.2 WAR

CF Paul Blair (BAL)* - .309/.341/.519, 376 AB, 11 HR, 5 SB, 146 wRC+, 5.6 WAR

CF Larry Doby (CLE) - .371/.405/.555, 353 AB, 7 HR, 178 wRC+, 5.9 WAR

RF Frank Robinson (BAL)* - .307/.405/.473, 349 AB, 14 HR, 3 SB, 159 wRC+, 2.9 WAR


Nelson Cruz (TEX11) beat out Luis Gonzalez (ARI01) in the All-Star HR Challenge, by a score of 16-12.

Below is an article I had Chat GPT write based on the Game Log of the All-Star Game....Joe Morgan finished as MVP

NATIONAL LEAGUE BURIES A.L. WITH LATE ONSLAUGHT, WINS 1933 ALL-STAR GAME 11–3
By Staff Correspondent – 1933 Exhibition at Crosley Field

In a clash of eras transported into 1933, the National League All-Stars stormed past their American League counterparts, using a relentless late-inning surge to claim an 11–3 victory in the inaugural cross-era exhibition. Stan Musial’s first-inning home run set the tone, and a seven-run barrage across the final three frames turned a tight contest into a rout.

Musial Breaks the Ice

Facing modern ace Justin Verlander, the senior circuit struck first. After Joe Morgan battled through a marathon at-bat before flying out, Stan Musial brought the crowd alive with a towering solo blast to right in the first—an opposite-field shot measured at 337 feet with an exit velocity of 91.9 mph.

The N.L. threatened further after a Luis Gonzalez grounder was mishandled at short and Chipper Jones singled sharply to right, but Verlander wriggled free to keep it 1–0.

Kershaw Dance Out of Danger

Clayton Kershaw opened for the N.L. and saw early traffic. Frank Robinson singled to lead off the A.L.’s first, advanced twice, and stood on third with two outs—but Kershaw blew a fastball past Mike Napoli to preserve the lead.

The American League would come to regret that missed chance.

National League Extends Lead in the 3rd

Marius Russo entered in the third but ran into immediate trouble. Luis Gonzalez ripped a double to left, and Chipper Jones—locked in all afternoon—followed with his second single of the day to score Gonzalez, who slid safely around a throw to the plate.

Keith Hernandez then lashed a line-drive double to left-center, scoring Jones. Javy López added a single, but Hernandez was cut down trying to score on the play by a strong throw from left. Still, the N.L. left the inning leading 3–0.

A.L. Strikes Back with a Three-Run 3rd

Down by three, the American Leaguers mounted their best inning of the afternoon. Frank Robinson recorded his second hit, Frank Baker beat out an infield single, and Mike Napoli drew a walk to load the bases.

Boog Powell, who would later add two more hits, drilled a rocket down the first-base line for a two-run double. Robinson and Baker scored easily, and Napoli reached third. Eddie Collins then lifted a sacrifice fly to right, tying the game 3–3.

It would be the last run the A.L. would score.

Pitching Duel Through the Middle Innings

Curt Schilling and Liam Hendriks steadied the A.L. staff, while the N.L. bullpen—Lanier, Jansen, McGraw, and others—stacked zeros. Neither side scored in the 4th, 5th, or 6th, though Lenny Dykstra’s pesky plate appearances and stolen base in the 4th kept the pressure on.

Tulowitzki Ignites the Breakaway

The deadlock snapped in the 7th. Sixto Lezcano singled, and pinch-hitter Troy Tulowitzki drilled a two-run homer to deep right-center off Arthur Rhodes, a 384-foot blast that restored the N.L. advantage at 5–3.
It was the turning point. The American League would not recover.

The Floodgates Open in the 8th and 9th

Kenley Jansen entered for the N.L. and held firm, allowing the offense to pile on.

In the 8th, Johnny Bench singled and Lenny Dykstra forced his way to third on an aggressive baserunning play. Joe Morgan followed with a laser double to left-center, scoring two. Lezcano then added an RBI single, pushing the lead to 7–3.

The 9th became a full-blown unraveling for the A.L. defense. Luis Gonzalez singled, Chipper Jones reached on an error, Andres Galarraga reached on another, Kenley Jansen lifted a sacrifice fly, Dykstra singled, Bench walked, and Joe Morgan roped another RBI single. Ultimately, four runs scored—only two earned—as the N.L. lineup batted around and stretched the margin to 11–3.

Jansen Slams the Door

Boog Powell led off the bottom of the 9th with his second hit, but Jansen coolly retired Eddie Collins, Yordan Alvarez, and Paul Blair to end the game.

Stars of the Game

Joe Morgan – 3 hits, 3 RBI, several long battles at the plate

Chipper Jones – 3 hits, reached base 5 times (2 hits, walk, 2 reached on errors), scored 3

Lenny Dykstra – 3 hits, walk, stolen base, constant sparkplug

Troy Tulowitzki – Game-winning 2-run homer off the bench

Kenley Jansen – 3 scoreless innings to close it, earning the save and stabilizing the late innings

FINAL SCORE: NATIONAL LEAGUE 11, AMERICAN LEAGUE 3

A game that was neck-and-neck through six became a showcase of the National League’s depth and relentless contact hitting. With stars from wildly different eras sharing the diamond under 1933 conditions, the inaugural fictional All-Star Game delivered drama early and dominance late—and perhaps a new rivalry that will grow as this cross-era universe continues.

[Highlander]

July Players of the Week

AL
7/3/1933- 3B Red Rolfe (NYY39)- .500, 7 R, 5 RBI
7/10/1933- C Mike Napoli (TEX11)- .550, 6 R, 3 HR, 9 RBI
7/17/1933- OF Charlie Keller (NYY39)- .519, 4 HR, 12 RBI
7/24/1933- 1B Eddie Robinson (CLE48)- .538, 3 R, 3 HR, 7 RBI
7/31/1933- OF Yordan Alvarez (HOU19)- .533, 10 R, 2 HR, 10 RBI

NL
7/3/1933- SS Honus Wagner (PIT09)- .500, 2 R, 2 HR, 8 RBI
7/10/1933- 1B Todd Helton (COL09)- .619, 8 R, 5 RBI
7/17/1933- SS Alvin Dark (NYG51)- .448, 3 R, 11 RBI
7/24/1933- OF Juan Encarnacion (FLA05)- .600, 4 RBI
7/31/1933- OF Tim Raines (MON87)- .538, 2 R, 2 RBI


July Rookies of the Month

AL
OF Charlie Keller (NYY39)- .351/.431/.596, 13 R, 8 doubles, 5 HR, 30 RBI, 2 SB

NL
OF Lenny Dykstra (NYM86)- .407/.466/.538, 22 R, 5 doubles, 2 triples, 1 HR, 8 RBI, 2 SB


July Players of the Month

AL
2B Eddie Collins (PHA13)- .462/.533/.626, 20 R, 6 doubles, 3 triples, 1 HR, 17 RBI, 2 SB

NL
OF Brad Hawpe (COL09)- .372/.478/.606, 15 R, 8 doubles, 1 triple, 4 HR, 23 RBI


July Pitchers of the Month

AL
Gerrit Cole (HOU19)- 5-1, 56 IP, .80 ERA, .88 WHIP, 31 K

NL
Clayton Kershaw (LAD17)- 4-0, 40 IP, 1.35 ERA, .97 WHIP, 8 K


Other Notes
Boog Powell had his 21-game hit streak ended by the 1930 Senators.

Luis Robert had a 22-game hitting streak ended by the 2019 Astros.

On 7/8, Ray Sanders of the 1944 Cardinals hit for the cycle against the 1998 Braves. He ended up scoring 2 runs and driving in 4. His double actually came in the 11th inning of a 5-5 tie and drove in the game-winning run off of Rudy Seanez.

On 7/16, Charlie Keller (NYY39) went 6-8 in a 14-inning game against the 1984 Blue Jays. Despite his 6 hits, he scored 0 runs and only drove in 1! That helps explain why the Yankees lost the game 9-7.


League Leaders

AL Batting Average- Luis Robert (CHW21)- .383, Yordan Alvarez (HOU19)- .372
NL Batting Average- Chipper Jones (ATL98)- .358, Keith Hernandez (NYM86)- .344

AL Runs- Yordan Alvarez (HOU19) and Frank Robinson (BAL69) with 83 each
NL Runs- Lenny Dykstra (NYM86)- 90, Gerald Williams (ATL98)- 86

AL Home Runs- Yordan Alvarez (HOU19)- 20, 3 players with 16
NL Home Runs- Chipper Jones (ATL98) and Luis Gonzalez (ARI01) with 17 each

AL RBIs- Boog Powell (BAL69)- 84, Frank Baker (PHA13)- 81
NL RBIs- Troy Tulowitzki (COL09)- 84, 2 players with 80

AL Steals- Craig Gentry (TEX11)- 29, Dave Collins (TOR84)- 21
NL Steals- Lenny Dykstra (NYM86)- 18, 3 players with 15

AL ERA- Marius Russo (NYY39)- 1.76, Gene Bearden (CLE48)- 1.92
NL ERA- Clayton Kershaw (LAD17)- 2.29, Chris Young (SD07)- 2.60

AL Wins- Mike Cuellar (BAL69)- 16, Marius Russo (NYY39)- 15
NL Wins- Clayton Kershaw (LAD17)- 17, Max Lanier (STL44)- 15

AL Saves- Arthur Rhodes (SEA01)- 18, Bobby Burke (WAS30)- 16
NL Saves- Kenley Jansen (LAD17)- 19, Huston Street (COL09)- 17

AL Strikeouts- Gerrit Cole (HOU19)- 106, Bump Hadley (WAS30)- 101
NL Strikeouts- Randy Johnson (ARI01)- 111, Jake Peavy (SD07)- 103

AL WHIP- Marius Russo (NYY39)- .93, Justin Verlander (HOU19)- 1.08
NL WHIP- Gary Nolan (CIN75)- 1.04, Larry Jansen (NYG51)- 1.05