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NYY #23 · 02-07-2010, 04:07 PM

It has certainly been a hectic few months for me, and things are starting to get back to normal, so as Spring Training is rapidly approaching, and we are buried under snow what better time to get back to the Players League. I apologize for the long delay...
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Bakely wins 200th game of career
September 1, 1896

Jersey Bakely of the Washington Capitals picked up career win number 200 in a 2-1 win against the Brooklyn Wonders. Bakely pitched a complete game, striking out 4 and walking 2 while giving up 7 hits. For his career Bakely is 200-109 with a 2.78 ERA. Bakely is in his first season with the Washington Capitals after pitching the previous six seasons for Cleveland. The Capitals are one game behind the Buffalo Bisons for the Eastern League lead.

Eastern League Notes
Two time Batter of the Year, Tuck Turner of the Boston Americans added another award this month, as he won Batter of the Month for the fourth time in his career. The 23 year old Turner is on pace for his third straight .400 season and posted a .441 batting average in August. Turner added 27 RBI and 20 runs scored. Turner raised his average to .409 for the season and has 95 RBI and 93 runs scored. Unfortunately for Turner, the Americans continue to struggle with a 55-78 record. Boston hasn't had a winning record since 1893, Turner's first full season in Boston. Turner will be a free agent following the 1897 season, so it will bear watching whether Turner jumps ship for greener pastures.

Bill Duggleby of the Quakers was named Pitcher of the Month after going 6-1 with a 2.43 ERA. Duggleby is 22-9 for the season.

The Buffalo Bisons locked up 'Wee Willie' Keeler to a 3 year extension. Keeler is hitting .404 with 74 RBI so far this year and has turned into one of the best young players in the league. The Bisons also announced they will be bringing back catcher Mike Flynn for another 3 years. Flynn is hitting .291 for the season.

Socks Seybold of the Brooklyn Wonders collected 6 hits in 7 at bats in a recent 13-10 win against the Boston Americans, all singles.

It was a big month for 24 game hitting streaks, as Billy Hamilton of the Boston Americans, Jack Doyle of the New York Gothams, and Patsy Tebeau of the Milwaukee Broncos all had 24 game hitting streaks end during the month.

Frank Foreman has had a rough year so far, getting released by the Indianapolis Indians, and failing to impress the St. Louis Browns, Cincinnati Cardinals, Cleveland Trolleys, and the Chicago Pirates during tryouts, but the New York Gothams liked what they saw and signed him to a one year contract. Foreman has won 17 games so far this year for the Gothams and they rewarded him for his performance with a 4 year extension. Foreman has won 144 games in his career, against 117 losses.

Western League Notes
John McGraw of the Chicago Pirates was named Batter of the Month in the Western League. McGraw hit .441 for the month with 19 RBI and 22 runs scored. McGraw is hitting .376 for the season. McGraw was 6-6 earlier this month in the Pirates 12-5 win over the Cincinnati Cardinals.

Kid Nichols of the St. Louis Browns was 5-2 with a 1.96 ERA to pick up Pitcher of the Month honors.

Many feel that the Pitcher of the Month award should have gone to Cy Young of the Trolleys this month. Young finished the month with a 5-1 record, including two shutouts. A five hit shutout against the Minnesota Millers, and a three hit shutout against the Indianapolis Indians. Cy Young appears to have turned a corner with the Trolleys, picking up his 20th win of the season, and posting a 2.82 ERA so far this season.

Otis Stocksdale of the Chicago Pirates hit for the cycle in a game against the Indianapolis Indians. For the night Stocksdale was 4-4 with 2 RBI.

02-07-2010, 04:07 PM	#130
NYY #23 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 13,112	It has certainly been a hectic few months for me, and things are starting to get back to normal, so as Spring Training is rapidly approaching, and we are buried under snow what better time to get back to the Players League. I apologize for the long delay... ------------------------------ Bakely wins 200th game of career September 1, 1896 Jersey Bakely of the Washington Capitals picked up career win number 200 in a 2-1 win against the Brooklyn Wonders. Bakely pitched a complete game, striking out 4 and walking 2 while giving up 7 hits. For his career Bakely is 200-109 with a 2.78 ERA. Bakely is in his first season with the Washington Capitals after pitching the previous six seasons for Cleveland. The Capitals are one game behind the Buffalo Bisons for the Eastern League lead. Eastern League Notes Two time Batter of the Year, Tuck Turner of the Boston Americans added another award this month, as he won Batter of the Month for the fourth time in his career. The 23 year old Turner is on pace for his third straight .400 season and posted a .441 batting average in August. Turner added 27 RBI and 20 runs scored. Turner raised his average to .409 for the season and has 95 RBI and 93 runs scored. Unfortunately for Turner, the Americans continue to struggle with a 55-78 record. Boston hasn't had a winning record since 1893, Turner's first full season in Boston. Turner will be a free agent following the 1897 season, so it will bear watching whether Turner jumps ship for greener pastures. Bill Duggleby of the Quakers was named Pitcher of the Month after going 6-1 with a 2.43 ERA. Duggleby is 22-9 for the season. The Buffalo Bisons locked up 'Wee Willie' Keeler to a 3 year extension. Keeler is hitting .404 with 74 RBI so far this year and has turned into one of the best young players in the league. The Bisons also announced they will be bringing back catcher Mike Flynn for another 3 years. Flynn is hitting .291 for the season. Socks Seybold of the Brooklyn Wonders collected 6 hits in 7 at bats in a recent 13-10 win against the Boston Americans, all singles. It was a big month for 24 game hitting streaks, as Billy Hamilton of the Boston Americans, Jack Doyle of the New York Gothams, and Patsy Tebeau of the Milwaukee Broncos all had 24 game hitting streaks end during the month. Frank Foreman has had a rough year so far, getting released by the Indianapolis Indians, and failing to impress the St. Louis Browns, Cincinnati Cardinals, Cleveland Trolleys, and the Chicago Pirates during tryouts, but the New York Gothams liked what they saw and signed him to a one year contract. Foreman has won 17 games so far this year for the Gothams and they rewarded him for his performance with a 4 year extension. Foreman has won 144 games in his career, against 117 losses. Western League Notes John McGraw of the Chicago Pirates was named Batter of the Month in the Western League. McGraw hit .441 for the month with 19 RBI and 22 runs scored. McGraw is hitting .376 for the season. McGraw was 6-6 earlier this month in the Pirates 12-5 win over the Cincinnati Cardinals. Kid Nichols of the St. Louis Browns was 5-2 with a 1.96 ERA to pick up Pitcher of the Month honors. Many feel that the Pitcher of the Month award should have gone to Cy Young of the Trolleys this month. Young finished the month with a 5-1 record, including two shutouts. A five hit shutout against the Minnesota Millers, and a three hit shutout against the Indianapolis Indians. Cy Young appears to have turned a corner with the Trolleys, picking up his 20th win of the season, and posting a 2.82 ERA so far this season. Otis Stocksdale of the Chicago Pirates hit for the cycle in a game against the Indianapolis Indians. For the night Stocksdale was 4-4 with 2 RBI.