Baseball in Boston -- 1901 & Beyond - Page 29

OmahaBaseball · 08-24-2023, 10:22 AM

On the brink of going down 3 games to none, a record home crowd of 7,609 fans witnessed the Boston Americans (1-2) mount a 9th inning rally to prevail over the Boston Beaneaters (2-1) by a 4 to 3 score.

Sam Leever (1-0) picked up the victory by holding the opposition to 3 runs (2 earned) on 9 hits and 3 walks; Game Score of 59. In taking the loss, Vic Willis (0-1) surrendered 4 earned runs on 8 hits, 3 walks, and 4 hit batsmen; Game Score of 51.

The Americans were led at the plate by Fred Clarke (3 for 4, Double, 1 RBI), Bill Lange (2 for 3, 1 Run, 1 Walk, 2 Stolen Bases), and Chick Stahl (1 for 4, 1 Run, 2 RBIs, 1 Walk). Jimmy Williams (2 for 5, Homerun, 2 Runs, 1 RBI) and Jimmy Ryan (1 for 3, Double, 1 RBI) contributed for the Beaneaters.

Player of the Game: Sam Leever (Season: #22 / Career: #22)

OmahaBaseball · 08-24-2023, 10:35 AM

The Boston Beaneaters (3-1) moved one step closer to securing the World Series title as they dominated the Boston Americans (1-3) by an 8 to 0 score.

Pete Dowling (2-0) kept the opposition in check, scattering 4 hits and walking 3 as he cruised to the shutout win; Game Score of 77. Noodles Hahn (0-2) was ineffective most of the day, as he allowed 8 runs (6 earned) on 8 hits, 4 walks, 1 wild pitch, and 1 hit batsman in 7 2/3 innings of play; Game Score of 33. Jake Boyd was called in to cover the final 1 1/3 innings of play in which he kept the Beaneaters in check.

Jimmy Williams (2 for 5, Double, 4 RBIs), Germany Smith (2 for 3, 3 Runs, 1 Walk, 1 Stolen Base), and Willie Clark (1 for 3, 1 Run, 2 Stolen Bases) led their team to victory. Bill Lange (2 for 3, 1 Walk) was the lone bright spot in the loss.

Player of the Game: Pete Dowling

OmahaBaseball · 08-24-2023, 10:46 AM

The Boston Beaneaters (4-1) are the 1902 World Series champions as they topped the Boston Americans (1-4) by a 3 to 1 margin.

In securing their 1st MLB championship, the Beaneaters relied on the expert pitching of Bill Bernhard (2-0) who allowed just 1 earned run on 11 hits, 3 walks, and 1 hit batsman; Game Score of 61. Jesse Tannehill (0-2) was tagged with the loss after serving up 3 earned runs on 9 hits and 2 walks to finish with a Game Score of 58.

Jimmy Williams (1 for 4, Homerun, 1 Run, 2 RBIs), Sammy Strang (1 for 3, Double, 1 Run, 1 Walk), and Jimmy Ryan (2 for 4) led the way on offense. Bill Lange (2 for 4, 1 Walk), John Farrell (2 for 3), and Cozy Dolan (1 for 1, 1 RBI) played well in the loss.

Player of the Game: Bill Bernhard
Series MVP: Pete Dowling

OmahaBaseball · 08-24-2023, 11:13 AM

The playoffs are over and teams are now gearing up for the draft. The latest 1st round mock draft results are out, with prognosticators seeing the White Sox drafting Charles "Chief" Bender with the overall pick. The Boston Americans are currently slotted to draft at pick #14 and so-called draft experts beleive that outfielder Doc Gessler will be the team's selection. Given how crowded the outfield position is right now, it is very likely that a trade and/or different player is in the works.

OmahaBaseball · 08-24-2023, 11:41 AM

By a score of 7 to 4, the Orlando Trolls claimed the Triple-A championship by beating the Minetto Hornets. This was the 1st championship for the New York Giants affiliate.

OmahaBaseball · 08-24-2023, 11:46 AM

What a way to close out a series, as the Amarillo Stampeders shutout the Genera Quakers by a 4 to 0 score to win the Double-A championship. This is the 1st championship for the Detroit Tigers affiliate.

OmahaBaseball · 08-25-2023, 09:55 AM

While it is disappointing to lose the World Series, it was a very good season for the team. The trades I made did, for the most part, pan out well, the staff pitched above my expectations, and had solid hitting throughout the lineup. The past is the past, and I need to do better in the 1903 season.

OmahaBaseball · 08-25-2023, 10:01 AM

Overall, Boston Americans team owner Kevin Kunz is happy with my performance during the 1902 season. He obviously liked the fact that made the World Series and that I kept finances in check. I did get reminded that I need to upgrade the 1st base position, and added new goals of improving my bullpen ERA and picking up a gold glove winner. Sure boss, whatever you want...

OmahaBaseball · 08-25-2023, 10:37 AM

The 1902 end of season awards are out and St. Louis Cardinals reliever Wish Egan took home the National League Fireman of the Year award. The 5th round pick (75th overall) in last year's draft was spectacular in the bullpen for the Cardinals, as Egan posted a 6-1 record with 4 saves and a 0.68 ERA in 26 1/3 innings pitched (18 game appearances).

OmahaBaseball · 08-25-2023, 11:12 AM

The American League Fireman of the Year honor was awarded to Boston American's reliever Ham Iburg. On the season, Iburg posted a record of 2-2 with 2 saves and a 2.77 ERA in 13 innings of play (8 game appearances) for a 0.3 WAR. The selection of Iburg over last year's winner Bill Reidy was a source of heated debate, as there were rumblings that the selectors were simply punishing Reidy for his mid-season trade to the National League.

OmahaBaseball · 08-25-2023, 11:17 AM

The National League Gold Glove winners were announced, with 7 of the 9 being 1st time recipients. Only catcher Johnny Kling and outfielder Fielder Jones are repeat winners.

OmahaBaseball · 08-25-2023, 12:44 PM

The American League Gold Glove winners were announced today, and the Boston Americans leading the way with three (3) recipients. John Farrell, Billy Clingman, and Honus Wagner are repeat winners.

OmahaBaseball · 08-25-2023, 12:46 PM

The best hitters in the National League were honored with the coveted Silver Slugger award.

OmahaBaseball · 08-25-2023, 12:57 PM

The 1902 Silver Slugger awards were presented today to the batters determined to be the best in the American League. The Boston Americans were represented by three (3) players (Chance, Clarke, and Lange), and the clear best hitter in the AL is Honus Wagner!

OmahaBaseball · 08-26-2023, 02:12 PM

With the 6th overall pick in last year's draft, the Brooklyn Superbas had several great players to choose from but, at the end of the day, they felt like Shortstop Joe Tinker was the best selection. Clearly, they got that decision right as Tinker was named today as the National League Rookie of the Year. In earning this prestigious honor, Tinker hit .280 (158 for 565) with 30 Doubles, 13 Triples, 3 Homeruns, 74 Runs, 68 RBIs, 23 Walks, with 57 Stolen bases. Tinker's slash line of .280/.305/.395 resulted in a 108 OPS+ and 7.2 WAR.

OmahaBaseball · 08-26-2023, 02:14 PM

What a strange year it has been for Bob Ewing. Despite being drafted as the 4th overall pick by the Philadelphia Athletics, Ewing became a free agent after he could not agree to terms with the team. The Detroit Tigers quickly swooped in and the rest was history, culminating in today's announcement that Ewing was the American League Rookie of the Year. For the season, Ewing posted a 20-14 record with a 2.36 ERA in 305 2/3 innings in 35 starts. He finished with a 1.15 WHIP, a .275 BABIP, a 125 ERA+, and 6.6 WAR.

OmahaBaseball · 08-26-2023, 02:40 PM

Coming off an impressive rookie season, critics and fans alike questioned if Pete Dowling would suffer a sophomore slump. Well, the Boston Beaneaters ace put any doubts to rest as he surpassed expectations by taking home the National League Platinum Pitcher award. On the season, Dowling posted a 22-10 record with a league-leading 1.65 ERA in 311 1/3 innings in 38 game appearances (34 starts). Dowling finished with a 1.13 WHIP, a .261 BABIP, 179 ERA+, and 5.1 WAR.

OmahaBaseball · 08-26-2023, 02:52 PM

Despite a somewhat slow start, Washington Senators ace Rube Waddell stormed back with a 15-3 record in his final 18 decisions to finish the season with a 22-14 record and a 1.70 ERA to take home his 2nd consecutive the American League Platinum Pitcher award. Waddell's outstanding pitching resulted with leading the league in ERA, Innings Pitched (354), Strikeouts (263), WHIP (1.03), K/9 (6.7), Saves (4), and WAR (11.8). There is little doubt that Waddell is the best pitcher in the MLB.

OmahaBaseball · 08-26-2023, 03:33 PM

In a unanimous outcome, Cincinnati Reds 2nd baseman Nap Lajoie was named the National League Most Valuable Player. In picking up the award for the 2nd consecutive year, Lajoie led the league with a .380 (219 for 577) batting average and a slash line of .380/.407/.530 that resulted in a 174 OPS+ and 7.5 WAR. In putting together his award-winning season, Lajoie led the league in Batting Average, OBP, SLG, OPS, Hits, Doubles, RBIs, and WAR!

OmahaBaseball · 08-26-2023, 03:39 PM

Fans of the Philadelphia Athletics are celebrating today over the news that shortstop Honus Wagner was named the American League Most Valuable Player. In earning the award, Wagner batted .320 (187 for 584) and led the league in Runs (99), Hits, Triples (17), Total Bases (261), and WAR (9.2). Wagner finished the season with a slash line of .320/.372/.447 which resulted in a 141 OPS+ and wRC+ of 148.

08-24-2023, 10:22 AM	#561
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,863	1902 World Series -- Game 3 On the brink of going down 3 games to none, a record home crowd of 7,609 fans witnessed the Boston Americans (1-2) mount a 9th inning rally to prevail over the Boston Beaneaters (2-1) by a 4 to 3 score. Sam Leever (1-0) picked up the victory by holding the opposition to 3 runs (2 earned) on 9 hits and 3 walks; Game Score of 59. In taking the loss, Vic Willis (0-1) surrendered 4 earned runs on 8 hits, 3 walks, and 4 hit batsmen; Game Score of 51. The Americans were led at the plate by Fred Clarke (3 for 4, Double, 1 RBI), Bill Lange (2 for 3, 1 Run, 1 Walk, 2 Stolen Bases), and Chick Stahl (1 for 4, 1 Run, 2 RBIs, 1 Walk). Jimmy Williams (2 for 5, Homerun, 2 Runs, 1 RBI) and Jimmy Ryan (1 for 3, Double, 1 RBI) contributed for the Beaneaters. Player of the Game: Sam Leever (Season: #22 / Career: #22) Attached Images __________________ Life is Good!

08-24-2023, 10:35 AM	#562
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,863	1902 World Series -- Game 4 The Boston Beaneaters (3-1) moved one step closer to securing the World Series title as they dominated the Boston Americans (1-3) by an 8 to 0 score. Pete Dowling (2-0) kept the opposition in check, scattering 4 hits and walking 3 as he cruised to the shutout win; Game Score of 77. Noodles Hahn (0-2) was ineffective most of the day, as he allowed 8 runs (6 earned) on 8 hits, 4 walks, 1 wild pitch, and 1 hit batsman in 7 2/3 innings of play; Game Score of 33. Jake Boyd was called in to cover the final 1 1/3 innings of play in which he kept the Beaneaters in check. Jimmy Williams (2 for 5, Double, 4 RBIs), Germany Smith (2 for 3, 3 Runs, 1 Walk, 1 Stolen Base), and Willie Clark (1 for 3, 1 Run, 2 Stolen Bases) led their team to victory. Bill Lange (2 for 3, 1 Walk) was the lone bright spot in the loss. Player of the Game: Pete Dowling Attached Images __________________ Life is Good!

08-24-2023, 10:46 AM	#563
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,863	1902 World Series -- Game 5 The Boston Beaneaters (4-1) are the 1902 World Series champions as they topped the Boston Americans (1-4) by a 3 to 1 margin. In securing their 1st MLB championship, the Beaneaters relied on the expert pitching of Bill Bernhard (2-0) who allowed just 1 earned run on 11 hits, 3 walks, and 1 hit batsman; Game Score of 61. Jesse Tannehill (0-2) was tagged with the loss after serving up 3 earned runs on 9 hits and 2 walks to finish with a Game Score of 58. Jimmy Williams (1 for 4, Homerun, 1 Run, 2 RBIs), Sammy Strang (1 for 3, Double, 1 Run, 1 Walk), and Jimmy Ryan (2 for 4) led the way on offense. Bill Lange (2 for 4, 1 Walk), John Farrell (2 for 3), and Cozy Dolan (1 for 1, 1 RBI) played well in the loss. Player of the Game: Bill Bernhard Series MVP: Pete Dowling Attached Images __________________ Life is Good! Last edited by OmahaBaseball; 08-24-2023 at 10:52 AM.

08-24-2023, 11:13 AM	#564
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,863	1902 Draft Pool Released The playoffs are over and teams are now gearing up for the draft. The latest 1st round mock draft results are out, with prognosticators seeing the White Sox drafting Charles "Chief" Bender with the overall pick. The Boston Americans are currently slotted to draft at pick #14 and so-called draft experts beleive that outfielder Doc Gessler will be the team's selection. Given how crowded the outfield position is right now, it is very likely that a trade and/or different player is in the works. Attached Images __________________ Life is Good! Last edited by OmahaBaseball; 08-25-2023 at 09:16 AM.

08-24-2023, 11:41 AM	#565
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,863	1902 Triple-A Championship By a score of 7 to 4, the Orlando Trolls claimed the Triple-A championship by beating the Minetto Hornets. This was the 1st championship for the New York Giants affiliate. Attached Images __________________ Life is Good!

08-24-2023, 11:46 AM	#566
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,863	1902 Double-A Championship What a way to close out a series, as the Amarillo Stampeders shutout the Genera Quakers by a 4 to 0 score to win the Double-A championship. This is the 1st championship for the Detroit Tigers affiliate. Attached Images __________________ Life is Good!

08-25-2023, 09:55 AM	#567
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,863	End of Season Score While it is disappointing to lose the World Series, it was a very good season for the team. The trades I made did, for the most part, pan out well, the staff pitched above my expectations, and had solid hitting throughout the lineup. The past is the past, and I need to do better in the 1903 season. Attached Images __________________ Life is Good!

08-25-2023, 10:01 AM	#568
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,863	Owner's Review -- End of Season Overall, Boston Americans team owner Kevin Kunz is happy with my performance during the 1902 season. He obviously liked the fact that made the World Series and that I kept finances in check. I did get reminded that I need to upgrade the 1st base position, and added new goals of improving my bullpen ERA and picking up a gold glove winner. Sure boss, whatever you want... Attached Images __________________ Life is Good!

08-25-2023, 10:37 AM	#569
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,863	NL Fireman of the Year The 1902 end of season awards are out and St. Louis Cardinals reliever Wish Egan took home the National League Fireman of the Year award. The 5th round pick (75th overall) in last year's draft was spectacular in the bullpen for the Cardinals, as Egan posted a 6-1 record with 4 saves and a 0.68 ERA in 26 1/3 innings pitched (18 game appearances). Attached Images __________________ Life is Good!

08-25-2023, 11:12 AM	#570
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,863	AL Fireman of the Year The American League Fireman of the Year honor was awarded to Boston American's reliever Ham Iburg. On the season, Iburg posted a record of 2-2 with 2 saves and a 2.77 ERA in 13 innings of play (8 game appearances) for a 0.3 WAR. The selection of Iburg over last year's winner Bill Reidy was a source of heated debate, as there were rumblings that the selectors were simply punishing Reidy for his mid-season trade to the National League. Attached Images __________________ Life is Good!

08-25-2023, 11:17 AM	#571
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,863	National League - Gold Glove The National League Gold Glove winners were announced, with 7 of the 9 being 1st time recipients. Only catcher Johnny Kling and outfielder Fielder Jones are repeat winners. Attached Images __________________ Life is Good! Last edited by OmahaBaseball; 08-25-2023 at 12:47 PM.

08-25-2023, 12:44 PM	#572
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,863	American League - Gold Glove The American League Gold Glove winners were announced today, and the Boston Americans leading the way with three (3) recipients. John Farrell, Billy Clingman, and Honus Wagner are repeat winners. Attached Images __________________ Life is Good! Last edited by OmahaBaseball; 08-25-2023 at 12:46 PM.

08-25-2023, 12:46 PM	#573
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,863	National League - Silver Slugger The best hitters in the National League were honored with the coveted Silver Slugger award. Attached Images __________________ Life is Good! Last edited by OmahaBaseball; 08-25-2023 at 12:49 PM.

08-25-2023, 12:57 PM	#574
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,863	American League - Silver Slugger The 1902 Silver Slugger awards were presented today to the batters determined to be the best in the American League. The Boston Americans were represented by three (3) players (Chance, Clarke, and Lange), and the clear best hitter in the AL is Honus Wagner! Attached Images __________________ Life is Good! Last edited by OmahaBaseball; 08-25-2023 at 01:01 PM.

08-26-2023, 02:12 PM	#575
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,863	National League Rookie of the Year With the 6th overall pick in last year's draft, the Brooklyn Superbas had several great players to choose from but, at the end of the day, they felt like Shortstop Joe Tinker was the best selection. Clearly, they got that decision right as Tinker was named today as the National League Rookie of the Year. In earning this prestigious honor, Tinker hit .280 (158 for 565) with 30 Doubles, 13 Triples, 3 Homeruns, 74 Runs, 68 RBIs, 23 Walks, with 57 Stolen bases. Tinker's slash line of .280/.305/.395 resulted in a 108 OPS+ and 7.2 WAR. Attached Images __________________ Life is Good!

08-26-2023, 02:14 PM	#576
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,863	American League Rookie of the Year What a strange year it has been for Bob Ewing. Despite being drafted as the 4th overall pick by the Philadelphia Athletics, Ewing became a free agent after he could not agree to terms with the team. The Detroit Tigers quickly swooped in and the rest was history, culminating in today's announcement that Ewing was the American League Rookie of the Year. For the season, Ewing posted a 20-14 record with a 2.36 ERA in 305 2/3 innings in 35 starts. He finished with a 1.15 WHIP, a .275 BABIP, a 125 ERA+, and 6.6 WAR. Attached Images __________________ Life is Good! Last edited by OmahaBaseball; 08-26-2023 at 02:28 PM.

08-26-2023, 02:40 PM	#577
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,863	National League Platinum Pitcher Coming off an impressive rookie season, critics and fans alike questioned if Pete Dowling would suffer a sophomore slump. Well, the Boston Beaneaters ace put any doubts to rest as he surpassed expectations by taking home the National League Platinum Pitcher award. On the season, Dowling posted a 22-10 record with a league-leading 1.65 ERA in 311 1/3 innings in 38 game appearances (34 starts). Dowling finished with a 1.13 WHIP, a .261 BABIP, 179 ERA+, and 5.1 WAR. Attached Images __________________ Life is Good!

08-26-2023, 02:52 PM	#578
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,863	American League Platinum Pitcher Despite a somewhat slow start, Washington Senators ace Rube Waddell stormed back with a 15-3 record in his final 18 decisions to finish the season with a 22-14 record and a 1.70 ERA to take home his 2nd consecutive the American League Platinum Pitcher award. Waddell's outstanding pitching resulted with leading the league in ERA, Innings Pitched (354), Strikeouts (263), WHIP (1.03), K/9 (6.7), Saves (4), and WAR (11.8). There is little doubt that Waddell is the best pitcher in the MLB. Attached Images __________________ Life is Good!

08-26-2023, 03:33 PM	#579
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,863	National League Most Valuable Player In a unanimous outcome, Cincinnati Reds 2nd baseman Nap Lajoie was named the National League Most Valuable Player. In picking up the award for the 2nd consecutive year, Lajoie led the league with a .380 (219 for 577) batting average and a slash line of .380/.407/.530 that resulted in a 174 OPS+ and 7.5 WAR. In putting together his award-winning season, Lajoie led the league in Batting Average, OBP, SLG, OPS, Hits, Doubles, RBIs, and WAR! Attached Images __________________ Life is Good!

08-26-2023, 03:39 PM	#580
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,863	American League Most Valuable Player Fans of the Philadelphia Athletics are celebrating today over the news that shortstop Honus Wagner was named the American League Most Valuable Player. In earning the award, Wagner batted .320 (187 for 584) and led the league in Runs (99), Hits, Triples (17), Total Bases (261), and WAR (9.2). Wagner finished the season with a slash line of .320/.372/.447 which resulted in a 141 OPS+ and wRC+ of 148. Attached Images __________________ Life is Good!