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Old 07-04-2005, 10:53 PM   #19
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The First Dynasty

SEATTLE 1803-1811

During this 9 year span, Seattle never failed to win less than 90 games, reaching a high of 101 in 1809. Seattle won their division each of those 9 years and took home 5 pennants and 2 world championships.

1803 93 67 .581 - 4-3 4-2 .234 3.06
1804 90 70 .563 - 4-2 2-4 .259 3.36
1805 91 69 .569 - 3-4 --- .247 3.28
1806 91 69 .569 - 3-4 --- .259 3.27
1807 94 66 .588 - 2-4 --- .261 3.20
1808 96 64 .600 - 3-4 --- .255 3.13
1809 101 59 .631 - 4-2 4-0 .273 2.90
1810 97 63 .606 - 4-1 2-4 .264 2.98
1811 90 70 .563 - 4-2 2-4 .250 2.82

There was quite a bit of turnover during that span. In the lineup, there was only two players there for the entire span and both had been with Seattle since the beginning and both made 1811 their last year as starters. 1B Marvin Schmucker was Seattle's 1st ever draft pick at the age of 26 and in his 13 year career Marvin averaged .293/.379/.531 with 28 home runs, 93 runs and 89 RBI. He won Slugger Awards in 04 and 08. 2B Nolan Jacoby was the 6th draft pick made by Seattle also at age 26. In his 13 year career, Nolan averaged .261/.308/.442 with 19 home runs, 86 runs, 75 RBI, and 25 stolen bases.

On the pitching side, however, there was a lot of stability. Starting at the top Alton Bracamonte, Seattle's 27th round pick led Seattle's rotation throughout their dominance. Bracamonte had a 19 year career that culminated in election to Hall of Fame. Alton ended with 289-156 with a 2.64 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 2 Ace Awards ('05, '09)

Behind Alton was Hisato Filmer, not as long lasting as Bracamonte, taking home 2 Ace Awards ('08 and '11) and finished with a 187-106 record and a 2.90 ERA. Behind Filmer was Mark Ewers, who took the Ace Award in 1804 (22-7, 2.51). Fourth was Gerald Temme, an 8 time Gold Glove winner. Closing out the games was Justin Liang, the 9th round pick in 1800 at age 26 who pitched past the age of 44, all with Seattle. Liang was a 4 time all-star who racked up 447 saves, 4th all time, and a 2.79 ERA.
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