High Point Renegades:
Historical Statistics
Overall Record: 7861-8342 (.485)
Number of Playoff Appearances: 16
Number of State Championships: 2 (2034, 2099)
Best Season: 2097 (109-53 .673) Made Playoffs
Worst Season: 2093 (51-111 .315)
Best Players
Best Pitcher: Clarence Davidson, starter for High Point from 2021-2036, 168 Wins (172 career)
High Point has a history of being one of the poorest performing teams in league history. Indeed, without having won the 2099 Championship, they would have been alone at the bottom of the league for State Championships. Normally, when a team has such a history of failure, they would have a steady parade of high draft picks which eventually turn into all time great players. For one reason or other, High Point has not been good/lucky with their drafts. The best pitcher to ever have played in High Point was the 8th overall pick in the 2018 draft. Clarence did not have a hall of fame career, but he did perform ably for High Point for 15 seasons before finishing up with Durham in 2037. He finished his career with a record of 172-138 and a 4.08 ERA. Ironically, Davidson was injured for almost the entire season in 2034 when High Point finally won a State Championship. His best season was in 2031 when he went 17-13 with a 3.85 ERA and a K/BB ratio of 258/33.
Davidson did manage to win the Pitcher of the Year in 2030 and appear in 6 all-star games.
Best Position Player: Arnold Palmer, 1B/OF for High Point from 2017-2028
Palmer began his career as a leadoff hitter for Winston-Salem, where he debuted in 2011. He was acquired in an off-season trade in 2016. Palmer continued to provide a solid presence in the leadoff spot for High Point. For his career, Palmer hit .325 with 139 HR, 1308 RBI, 1878 Runs, and 365 SB.
Palmer won 2 gold gloves and appeared in 15 all-star games.
Current Roster
High Point had a dominant season in 2099, going 101-61 (winning their division by 26 games). They look primed to return to the postseason again, with super-ace Greg Butler (20-9 2.93) and all-star #2 starter Ray Pierce (21-12 4.12). Offensively, CF Max Orlebar (.319 25 88) and 3B Jaime Rodriguez (.259 24 78) lead a steady, balanced lineup. High Point will likely give some playing time to prospects SP Steve Murphy (#1 overall prospect), LF Don Fleming (#4), SP Wayne Lawson (#24), and SS Dirk Watson (#33). Even if the young blood is not quite ready to produce, High Point is the likely winner of a below average division.
Minor League Affiliates
AAA: Matthews Bandits (85-45)
AA: Kernersville Panthers (67-53)
A: Graham Settlers (55-65)
Short Season A: Belmont Arabians (27-27)
Rookie League: Black Mountain Black Sox (35-27)
2100 Projected Finish
98-64, 1st in Piedmont Gold Division