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VARoadstter · 07-25-2009, 01:37 AM

The third team in our preseason preview is the Chapel Hill Saints:

Historical Statistics

Overall Record: 8177-8025 (.505)
Number of Playoff Appearances: 36
Number of State Championships: 8 (2005, 2047, 2049, 2072, 2084-85, 2087, 2090)
Best Season: 2090 (108-54 .667) Won State Championship
Worst Season: 2072 (60-102 .370)

Best Players

Best Pitcher: P Brett Horn, starter for Chapel Hill from 2049-2066, 2069 - 187 Wins (243 Career)

For whatever reason, the Saints have not had too many dominating starters in their 100 year history. Brett Horn managed a solid career overall
with a 243-218 win/loss record. His career ERA was 4.52, striking out 3291 while walking a hefty 1516 batters. In his year career, Horn pitched for 7 different teams but had his best success with Chapel Hill for whom he pitched all or part of 19 seasons. In 2056, Horn had his best overall season with a 17-7 mark. His ERA that year was 3.83 including 151 strikeouts and 50 walks. Chapel Hill won the State Championship once while Horn was on the staff (2049). Horn had a long career, finally retiring after 26 seasons.

Individually, Horn had a minimal impact on the history of the league. He holds no league career or single season records. He won one gold glove and appeared in 9 all-star games.

Best Position Player: Chris Cox, Chapel Hill infielder from 2043-2057

Cox, originally a 14th round draft pick by Concord in 2037, began his professional career slowly. After failing to impress the Cannons in his first season, he was released in the middle of the 2038 season. Chapel Hill kept tabs on the young infielder, perhaps seeing something that others had missed and brought him into the fold at the beginning of the 2039 season. Cox worked hard in the minors, helping the Roxboro Blasters win the 2041 Short Season A championship. Now having gained some experience and much needed confidence, he began a steady rise through the minor leagues until finally getting a cup of coffee in Chapel Hill at he end of the 2043 season.

Once the 2044 season began, Cox demonstrated to the world just how far he'd come. Playing 2B, SS, and 3B as needed, he put together an impressive season with a .353 average, 19 HR, and 84 RBI in only 110 games. Fans and fellow players recognized that he had turned the corner and Cox found himself playing in his first NCBL all-star game. From that point on, Cox continued to split time all over the infield but this time around he was an everyday player. So impressive was his play, he took home both the Rookie of the Year and the Most Valuable Hitter Award for the 2044 season.

Cox was at his prime during the Championship seasons of 2047 and 2049 and played an integral role in helping the Saints remain at or near the top of the league standings through the 2050's. As evidence of his versatility and unbelievable fielding skill, Cox was awarded 3 gold gloves at 2nd base (2047, 2048, 2050), one at shortstop (2052), and one at 3rd (2057). In all, Cox collected 5 Batter of the Year awards, 6 gold gloves, and 10 all-star selections. His best season came in 2052, a year in which he hit .335 with 42 HR and 138 RBI. He won the last of his Hitter of the Year awards that year.

Steve Cox holds no league records.

Current Roster

Going into 2100, Chapel Hill is undergoing a complete rebuilding of the franchise. It may even be accurate to say that their 2099 record of 70-92 (3rd in the Piedmont Gold division) was a huge success considering that they return no pitcher who won more than 6 games and their defacto offensive leader is so-so catcher Harry Moore (.302 17 61). Fortunately for the Saints, talented LF Artie Ross is returning from post-concussion syndrome and should provide a big bat in the lineup if he can remain healthy. With incoming CF Dale Sanders (#6 overall rated prospect) and RF Murray Bell (#8), Chapel Hill could be looking at a dominating outfield for years to come. If they can piece together a reasonable pitching staff, they could be ready to challenge for a pennant in 2 or 3 years.

Minor League Affiliates

AAA: New Bern Reds (61-69)
AA: Elizabeth City Lords (47-73)
A: Hendersonville Pilots (56-64)
Short Season A: Roxboro Blasters (28-26)
Rookie League: Forest City Appalachians (38-24)

2100 Projected Finish

58-104, 4th in Piedmont Gold Division

07-25-2009, 01:37 AM	#18
VARoadstter Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 211	The third team in our preseason preview is the Chapel Hill Saints: Historical Statistics Overall Record: 8177-8025 (.505) Number of Playoff Appearances: 36 Number of State Championships: 8 (2005, 2047, 2049, 2072, 2084-85, 2087, 2090) Best Season: 2090 (108-54 .667) Won State Championship Worst Season: 2072 (60-102 .370) Best Players Best Pitcher: P Brett Horn, starter for Chapel Hill from 2049-2066, 2069 - 187 Wins (243 Career) For whatever reason, the Saints have not had too many dominating starters in their 100 year history. Brett Horn managed a solid career overall with a 243-218 win/loss record. His career ERA was 4.52, striking out 3291 while walking a hefty 1516 batters. In his year career, Horn pitched for 7 different teams but had his best success with Chapel Hill for whom he pitched all or part of 19 seasons. In 2056, Horn had his best overall season with a 17-7 mark. His ERA that year was 3.83 including 151 strikeouts and 50 walks. Chapel Hill won the State Championship once while Horn was on the staff (2049). Horn had a long career, finally retiring after 26 seasons. Individually, Horn had a minimal impact on the history of the league. He holds no league career or single season records. He won one gold glove and appeared in 9 all-star games. Best Position Player: Chris Cox, Chapel Hill infielder from 2043-2057 Cox, originally a 14th round draft pick by Concord in 2037, began his professional career slowly. After failing to impress the Cannons in his first season, he was released in the middle of the 2038 season. Chapel Hill kept tabs on the young infielder, perhaps seeing something that others had missed and brought him into the fold at the beginning of the 2039 season. Cox worked hard in the minors, helping the Roxboro Blasters win the 2041 Short Season A championship. Now having gained some experience and much needed confidence, he began a steady rise through the minor leagues until finally getting a cup of coffee in Chapel Hill at he end of the 2043 season. Once the 2044 season began, Cox demonstrated to the world just how far he'd come. Playing 2B, SS, and 3B as needed, he put together an impressive season with a .353 average, 19 HR, and 84 RBI in only 110 games. Fans and fellow players recognized that he had turned the corner and Cox found himself playing in his first NCBL all-star game. From that point on, Cox continued to split time all over the infield but this time around he was an everyday player. So impressive was his play, he took home both the Rookie of the Year and the Most Valuable Hitter Award for the 2044 season. Cox was at his prime during the Championship seasons of 2047 and 2049 and played an integral role in helping the Saints remain at or near the top of the league standings through the 2050's. As evidence of his versatility and unbelievable fielding skill, Cox was awarded 3 gold gloves at 2nd base (2047, 2048, 2050), one at shortstop (2052), and one at 3rd (2057). In all, Cox collected 5 Batter of the Year awards, 6 gold gloves, and 10 all-star selections. His best season came in 2052, a year in which he hit .335 with 42 HR and 138 RBI. He won the last of his Hitter of the Year awards that year. Steve Cox holds no league records. Current Roster Going into 2100, Chapel Hill is undergoing a complete rebuilding of the franchise. It may even be accurate to say that their 2099 record of 70-92 (3rd in the Piedmont Gold division) was a huge success considering that they return no pitcher who won more than 6 games and their defacto offensive leader is so-so catcher Harry Moore (.302 17 61). Fortunately for the Saints, talented LF Artie Ross is returning from post-concussion syndrome and should provide a big bat in the lineup if he can remain healthy. With incoming CF Dale Sanders (#6 overall rated prospect) and RF Murray Bell (#8), Chapel Hill could be looking at a dominating outfield for years to come. If they can piece together a reasonable pitching staff, they could be ready to challenge for a pennant in 2 or 3 years. Minor League Affiliates AAA: New Bern Reds (61-69) AA: Elizabeth City Lords (47-73) A: Hendersonville Pilots (56-64) Short Season A: Roxboro Blasters (28-26) Rookie League: Forest City Appalachians (38-24) 2100 Projected Finish 58-104, 4th in Piedmont Gold Division Last edited by VARoadstter; 07-26-2009 at 02:38 AM.