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woodfeld · 03-17-2007, 10:32 AM

1941 Gehringer-Sisler Cup Preview

Kalamazoo Bells vs. Dayton Pilots

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Kalamazoo     Category    Dayton
               Offense 
.262             BA        .259
.326             OBP       .329
.395          Slugging     .416
684             Runs        753
1435            Hits       1456
142              HR         184
523              BB         573
975              K's       1150
159              SB         111
              Pitching 
3.14             ERA       3.34
2.97        Starters ERA   3.21
3.45         Bullpen ERA   3.65
554         Runs Allowed    589
1256        Hits Allowed   1264
.233           Opp Avg     .229
151          HR Allowed     158
426              BB         510
1186             K's       1184

By looking at the season statistics for each of these teams, it looks as if we are in for quite a tilt between these two teams. They are pretty even in every category, with a few exceptions and we’ll have to wait and see if that is the difference in this series. The Bells hitters don’t strike out all that often and that will be one thing to watch as this series progresses, but Dayton does have a very good defensive team, much like Kalamazoo. The Bells have better pitching statistics, but they play in a more pitcher-friendly league. One key statistic will be the fact that the Bells hit better against left handed pitching (with guys like SS Telo Welter, C Benjamin Landers and CF Sawyl Mitchum all being righties), so Dayton LHP’s Gurkan Tiffany and Sergio Rodriguez could be the difference. But when it comes to a series as tight as this, the key will be the clutch hits or clutch pitching. And each team is going to need their star hitters to perform well.
My prediction – Dayton in 7 – The Ohio League has no doubt been the tougher league this year and dominated the All Star Game. I think this bodes well for Dayton, who have the pitching to match Kalamazoo’s, and I think they have the slightly better lineup. Certainly, the Bells know what it takes to win though so it wouldn’t surprise me one bit to see a repeat championship.

03-17-2007, 10:32 AM	#53
woodfeld Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 198	1941 Gehringer-Sisler Cup Preview Kalamazoo Bells vs. Dayton Pilots Code: Kalamazoo Category Dayton Offense .262 BA .259 .326 OBP .329 .395 Slugging .416 684 Runs 753 1435 Hits 1456 142 HR 184 523 BB 573 975 K's 1150 159 SB 111 Pitching 3.14 ERA 3.34 2.97 Starters ERA 3.21 3.45 Bullpen ERA 3.65 554 Runs Allowed 589 1256 Hits Allowed 1264 .233 Opp Avg .229 151 HR Allowed 158 426 BB 510 1186 K's 1184 By looking at the season statistics for each of these teams, it looks as if we are in for quite a tilt between these two teams. They are pretty even in every category, with a few exceptions and we’ll have to wait and see if that is the difference in this series. The Bells hitters don’t strike out all that often and that will be one thing to watch as this series progresses, but Dayton does have a very good defensive team, much like Kalamazoo. The Bells have better pitching statistics, but they play in a more pitcher-friendly league. One key statistic will be the fact that the Bells hit better against left handed pitching (with guys like SS Telo Welter, C Benjamin Landers and CF Sawyl Mitchum all being righties), so Dayton LHP’s Gurkan Tiffany and Sergio Rodriguez could be the difference. But when it comes to a series as tight as this, the key will be the clutch hits or clutch pitching. And each team is going to need their star hitters to perform well. My prediction – Dayton in 7 – The Ohio League has no doubt been the tougher league this year and dominated the All Star Game. I think this bodes well for Dayton, who have the pitching to match Kalamazoo’s, and I think they have the slightly better lineup. Certainly, the Bells know what it takes to win though so it wouldn’t surprise me one bit to see a repeat championship.