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Eugene Church · 11-09-2009, 08:51 PM

The Islandian Times

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

Ruthlandian Union West Division 2006 Final Standings

Middlefield Runs Away with RU West, Routs Volusia by 9 Games
Manager Smitty Michaels has an awesome array of hitters that just boomed past all comers to take the RU West pennant in easy fashion. The defending Pro Cup champion Middlefield Roosters won in a rout topping second place Volusia by 9 games. Colfax was third and 15 games back, followed by fourth place Sligo which was 18.5 games off the pace. Rounding out the rest of the division were Forest City and Rocky Rapid in a fifth-place tie, trailing by 20 games each, Fort Benton in the seventh position, 21 games out and finally last place Stoner 34.5 games back.

The Middlefield Roosters (97-57) tied Valka for the most wins in the Ruthlandian Union this year. They rapped league pitching at a near record .285 clip with 229 home runs (1st) and 943 runs (1st), the most runs ever scored in the IPA. Bayview of the Tycobbian West set a new mark this year with a .287 team batting average. Leading the Roosters was 3B Charlie Gamble (.338/52 HR/147 RBI/120 R), who paced the entire IPA with 52 homers and 147 RBIs. He also got plenty of help from All-Star 2B Sammy Ragsdale (.287/35 HR/108 RBI/129 R), LF Zeb Baker (.271/29 HR/97 RBI/90 R) and C Mike Kanjorsky (.296/13 HR/67 RBI/105 R). Middlefield's overall staff ERA was a poor 4.23, but Michaels starters were effective with Bill Berglund (18-11 3.53), Denny Yarrow (18-5 3.21) and Dave Webb (16-9 3.77). Jamie Hicks was 16-12, but with a high 4.45 ERA.

The Volusia Vigilantes (88-66) are one of the most successful franchises in the IPA. They have won the division flag twice and finished second four times. Volusia hits well for average (.278 - 3rd), but have little power (117 HR - 22nd). However the V's can score runs (825 - 4th) and they can pitch. Manager Alfonso Feliz's hill corps chalked up a fine 3.60 ERA (4th). They were headed by Carl Schmitz (23-10 3.02), Hernando Espaderos (17-10 3.21), Tony Hartwig (16-15 3.89) and Todd Wolfe (15-17 3.82). Middle reliever Raul Sandoval (1-3 1.89) was also outstanding in 49 relief appearances. At bat All-Star CF Ryan Raines (.333/22 HR/106 RBI/115 R/30 SB) was the club leader. 3B Scooter Perez (.310/4 HR/64 RBI/111 R/44 SB), RF Briscoe Crowder (.288/14 HR/88 RBI/85 R/24 SB) and SS Bobby Farias (.289/15 HR/76 RBI/99 R/29 SB) chipped in their support, too.

It was a good year for the Colfax Blasters (82-72) as they finished third again this season. Skipper Clem Rogers has an impressive starting rotation with Ilya Szabo (19-10 2.58), Vito Incardona (16-10 3.39), Tommy Fuller (4.02) and Jasper LaForge (13-18 3.55). Colfax has a good closer in Dallas Somerville (4-2 2.05) with 17 saves in 28 appearances. The Colfax mound staff registered the third-best ERA (3.56) in the Tycobbian Union. The Blasters best bats are LF Chris Carroll (.283/30 HR/100 RBI/82 R) and several platooners: 3B Roberto Vargas (.287/17 HR/69 RBI), 2B Warren Lee (.306/12 HR/55 RBI), SS Rollie Johnson (.349/12 HR/39 RBI/52 R), SS Phil Amundsen (.309/4 HR/30 RBI/58 R) and SS George Grogan (.344/4 HR/38 RBI/44 R).

Fourth place in the RU West belongs to the Sligo Rovers (79-76) managed by Eddie Keys. The Rovers simply do not score enough. They tallied only 694 runs (27th) this year with a .264 BA (16th) and 125 roundtrippers (18th). On the hill Sligo did well with a 3.66 ERA (5th). Dix Edenborough (20-8 3.64) got good run support, but Paul Waskins (7-17 3.13) and Colin McGrath (6-11 2.81) didn't and lost a lot of low-scoring games. Rounding out the starters was Razzy Raziano (13-14 3.72). What offense the Rovers had was supplied by 1B Gary Shives (.274/23 HR/103 RBI), RF Jason Melton (.295/25 HR/86 RBI), All-Star 3B Robby Franklin (.272/24 HR/84 RBI) and 2B Rusty Ellis (.283/2 HR/31 RBI/85 R/26 SB).

Heading up the second division were Forest City and Rocky Rapids. The Lumberjacks and Snappers deadlocked for the fifth spot in the standings.

Manager Rob Jackson at Forest City (77-77) got good power from his bats with 180 home runs (4th) and the Lumberjacks plated 785 runs (8th). Jackson also has good starting pitching with Al Thibaut (18-11 3.18), Knucks Nomellini (19-16 3.98) and Vern Vidmar (9-5 3.23). Jackson's main problem is his weak bullpen. Sparking the 'Jacks long ball attack are LF Joe Judlin (.329/23 HR/101 RBI/85 R), SS J. T. Edmonds (.308/30 HR/91 RBI/103 R), CF Roger Marley (.328/19 HR/57 RBI/74 R) and 1B Andy Doiron (.300/21 HR/50 RBI/85 R).

It was Rocky Rapids (77-77) best season in its history as the Snappers reached the .500 mark for the first time. Manager Ryan Noland can thank his splendid 26-year-old right-hander Ernie Watkins (28-11 2.52) who made IPA history with his 28 victories. Rocky Rapids excelled in nothing with a .260 BA (22nd), 108 homers (29th), 678 runs (29th) and a 4.04 ERA (17th). Noland best offensive performers were LF Scott Camden (.280/25 HR/82 RBI/108 R/26 SB) and All-Star 3B Phil Cates (.295/13 HR/71 RBI/87 R).

The Fort Benton Defenders (76-78) also had their best season as far as wins and wound up seventh in the RU West. Manager Robbie Brooks only strength is his pitching rotation. The Defenders compiled a 3.85 ERA (9th) and were led by Leroy Hill (18-13 3.14), Tucker Dawes (12-5 2.86), Ivan Gloeckner (17-16 4.03), Dave Blair (7-7 3.12) and All-Star closer Eddy Walker (4-6 3.43), who chalked up 21 saves. Bats were almost non-existent as the Defenders hit a paltry .244 (32nd) with just 106 homers (31st). Brooks only had one hitter of note: LF Carl McCord (.262/15 HR/80 RBI/99 R/23 SB).

Not many stars on the Stoner Stars (63-92) this season. Skipper Willie Dickens saw his club tumble from fourth place in 2005 to the cellar in 2006. Terrible pitching caused it. Stoner had a lofty 4.70 team ERA (31st). The Stars Dave Pierre was their best moundsman with a 14-12 mark and a 4.40 ERA. However they did hit the ball well at times with a 149 home runs (9th - tied), led by 3B Allen Black (.309/25 HR/97 RBI/96 R/22 SB), C Benny Stern (.266/23 HR/77 RBI/76 R) and RF Dutch Rheinecker (.285/20 HR/76 RBI/73 R).

11-09-2009, 08:51 PM	#1315
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,911	The Islandian Times Tuesday, September 19, 2006 Ruthlandian Union West Division 2006 Final Standings Middlefield Runs Away with RU West, Routs Volusia by 9 Games Manager Smitty Michaels has an awesome array of hitters that just boomed past all comers to take the RU West pennant in easy fashion. The defending Pro Cup champion Middlefield Roosters won in a rout topping second place Volusia by 9 games. Colfax was third and 15 games back, followed by fourth place Sligo which was 18.5 games off the pace. Rounding out the rest of the division were Forest City and Rocky Rapid in a fifth-place tie, trailing by 20 games each, Fort Benton in the seventh position, 21 games out and finally last place Stoner 34.5 games back. The Middlefield Roosters (97-57) tied Valka for the most wins in the Ruthlandian Union this year. They rapped league pitching at a near record .285 clip with 229 home runs (1st) and 943 runs (1st), the most runs ever scored in the IPA. Bayview of the Tycobbian West set a new mark this year with a .287 team batting average. Leading the Roosters was 3B Charlie Gamble (.338/52 HR/147 RBI/120 R), who paced the entire IPA with 52 homers and 147 RBIs. He also got plenty of help from All-Star 2B Sammy Ragsdale (.287/35 HR/108 RBI/129 R), LF Zeb Baker (.271/29 HR/97 RBI/90 R) and C Mike Kanjorsky (.296/13 HR/67 RBI/105 R). Middlefield's overall staff ERA was a poor 4.23, but Michaels starters were effective with Bill Berglund (18-11 3.53), Denny Yarrow (18-5 3.21) and Dave Webb (16-9 3.77). Jamie Hicks was 16-12, but with a high 4.45 ERA. The Volusia Vigilantes (88-66) are one of the most successful franchises in the IPA. They have won the division flag twice and finished second four times. Volusia hits well for average (.278 - 3rd), but have little power (117 HR - 22nd). However the V's can score runs (825 - 4th) and they can pitch. Manager Alfonso Feliz's hill corps chalked up a fine 3.60 ERA (4th). They were headed by Carl Schmitz (23-10 3.02), Hernando Espaderos (17-10 3.21), Tony Hartwig (16-15 3.89) and Todd Wolfe (15-17 3.82). Middle reliever Raul Sandoval (1-3 1.89) was also outstanding in 49 relief appearances. At bat All-Star CF Ryan Raines (.333/22 HR/106 RBI/115 R/30 SB) was the club leader. 3B Scooter Perez (.310/4 HR/64 RBI/111 R/44 SB), RF Briscoe Crowder (.288/14 HR/88 RBI/85 R/24 SB) and SS Bobby Farias (.289/15 HR/76 RBI/99 R/29 SB) chipped in their support, too. It was a good year for the Colfax Blasters (82-72) as they finished third again this season. Skipper Clem Rogers has an impressive starting rotation with Ilya Szabo (19-10 2.58), Vito Incardona (16-10 3.39), Tommy Fuller (4.02) and Jasper LaForge (13-18 3.55). Colfax has a good closer in Dallas Somerville (4-2 2.05) with 17 saves in 28 appearances. The Colfax mound staff registered the third-best ERA (3.56) in the Tycobbian Union. The Blasters best bats are LF Chris Carroll (.283/30 HR/100 RBI/82 R) and several platooners: 3B Roberto Vargas (.287/17 HR/69 RBI), 2B Warren Lee (.306/12 HR/55 RBI), SS Rollie Johnson (.349/12 HR/39 RBI/52 R), SS Phil Amundsen (.309/4 HR/30 RBI/58 R) and SS George Grogan (.344/4 HR/38 RBI/44 R). Fourth place in the RU West belongs to the Sligo Rovers (79-76) managed by Eddie Keys. The Rovers simply do not score enough. They tallied only 694 runs (27th) this year with a .264 BA (16th) and 125 roundtrippers (18th). On the hill Sligo did well with a 3.66 ERA (5th). Dix Edenborough (20-8 3.64) got good run support, but Paul Waskins (7-17 3.13) and Colin McGrath (6-11 2.81) didn't and lost a lot of low-scoring games. Rounding out the starters was Razzy Raziano (13-14 3.72). What offense the Rovers had was supplied by 1B Gary Shives (.274/23 HR/103 RBI), RF Jason Melton (.295/25 HR/86 RBI), All-Star 3B Robby Franklin (.272/24 HR/84 RBI) and 2B Rusty Ellis (.283/2 HR/31 RBI/85 R/26 SB). Heading up the second division were Forest City and Rocky Rapids. The Lumberjacks and Snappers deadlocked for the fifth spot in the standings. Manager Rob Jackson at Forest City (77-77) got good power from his bats with 180 home runs (4th) and the Lumberjacks plated 785 runs (8th). Jackson also has good starting pitching with Al Thibaut (18-11 3.18), Knucks Nomellini (19-16 3.98) and Vern Vidmar (9-5 3.23). Jackson's main problem is his weak bullpen. Sparking the 'Jacks long ball attack are LF Joe Judlin (.329/23 HR/101 RBI/85 R), SS J. T. Edmonds (.308/30 HR/91 RBI/103 R), CF Roger Marley (.328/19 HR/57 RBI/74 R) and 1B Andy Doiron (.300/21 HR/50 RBI/85 R). It was Rocky Rapids (77-77) best season in its history as the Snappers reached the .500 mark for the first time. Manager Ryan Noland can thank his splendid 26-year-old right-hander Ernie Watkins (28-11 2.52) who made IPA history with his 28 victories. Rocky Rapids excelled in nothing with a .260 BA (22nd), 108 homers (29th), 678 runs (29th) and a 4.04 ERA (17th). Noland best offensive performers were LF Scott Camden (.280/25 HR/82 RBI/108 R/26 SB) and All-Star 3B Phil Cates (.295/13 HR/71 RBI/87 R). The Fort Benton Defenders (76-78) also had their best season as far as wins and wound up seventh in the RU West. Manager Robbie Brooks only strength is his pitching rotation. The Defenders compiled a 3.85 ERA (9th) and were led by Leroy Hill (18-13 3.14), Tucker Dawes (12-5 2.86), Ivan Gloeckner (17-16 4.03), Dave Blair (7-7 3.12) and All-Star closer Eddy Walker (4-6 3.43), who chalked up 21 saves. Bats were almost non-existent as the Defenders hit a paltry .244 (32nd) with just 106 homers (31st). Brooks only had one hitter of note: LF Carl McCord (.262/15 HR/80 RBI/99 R/23 SB). Not many stars on the Stoner Stars (63-92) this season. Skipper Willie Dickens saw his club tumble from fourth place in 2005 to the cellar in 2006. Terrible pitching caused it. Stoner had a lofty 4.70 team ERA (31st). The Stars Dave Pierre was their best moundsman with a 14-12 mark and a 4.40 ERA. However they did hit the ball well at times with a 149 home runs (9th - tied), led by 3B Allen Black (.309/25 HR/97 RBI/96 R/22 SB), C Benny Stern (.266/23 HR/77 RBI/76 R) and RF Dutch Rheinecker (.285/20 HR/76 RBI/73 R). Last edited by Eugene Church; 11-09-2009 at 08:55 PM.