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ryanivr · 04-29-2010, 11:09 PM

1912 Presidents Cup Series Preview: Buffalo Blues

BUFFALO, NY. October 6, 1912 - The relatively small city of Buffalo has taken home the 1912 Federal League Pennant. While many expected Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, and Chicago to be the main contenders, the Blues were in control the entire season. By the end of April, they were 18-6 and up 3 games over 2nd place Baltimore. Amazingly, they never let first place slip out of their grasp.

However, August and September were down months for the team. They went 13-13 in August, 12-10 in September, and then lost their three October matches as well.

The slow-down can be attributed to injuries, as they lost their star center-fielder Danny Paddock for the season. After picking up CF Bob Fant in a trade with Kansas City, they lost him for the season as well. Now, youngster Harrison Marino is manning center field. He's solid defensively, but he needs work at the plate.

Speaking of offense, the Blues are just above average at the plate, but they make up for it in other ways. Their .289 average ranked 3rd in the Federal League, and their 1543 was also ranked 3rd. However, they were 1st in extra-base hits with 432 and they also completely outclassed the entire UBA with 161 stolen bases. Brooklyn ranked 2nd, with 134.

With all of that being said, offense isn't the strong suit of Buffalo anyway. Their pitching got them here. The team ranked 1st in the United League in ERA (3.05), runs allowed (548), opponents average (.256), and was 2nd in walks allowed (405). Of course, their defense is also a large part of their ability to stop runs from being scored.

In summary, the team is built around pitching, defense and speed.

1. CF Harrison Mariano (.268, 3 HR, 42 RBI, 38 SB)
2. SS Phil Dykes (.330, 0 HR, 41 RBI)
3. 3B Rob Rael (.311, 1 HR, 80 RBI)
4. LF Joe Kinckley (.305, 1 HR, 69 RBI)
5. 2B Ed Frith (.32o, 1 HR, 65 RBI)
6. C Bob Young (.303, 1 HR, 67 RBI)
7. 1B Paul Flood (.290, 2 HR, 58 RBI)
8. RF Mike Hodge (.316, 1 HR, 13 RBI)

Randall Sullivan (22-3, 2.27 ERA, 66 K)
Travis Hathorn (19-9, 3.44 ERA, 28 K)
Dan Cooke (19-9, 1.94 ERA, 29 K)
Mickey Monk (17-19, 3.42 ERA, 37 K)

The Buffalo Blues play their home games at the International Fair Association Grounds. The park holds 20,000 people and favors right-handed hitters. You'll see more extra-base hits than home runs. Games 1, 2, 5, 6, and 9 will take place at Buffalo's park. The field has the following dimensions:

Left Line: 328 ft., 7 ft. wall
Left Field: 363 ft., 7 ft. wall
Left-Center: 417 ft., 7 ft. wall
Center: 438 ft., 7 ft. wall
Right-Center: 420 ft., 7 ft. wall
Right Field: 383 ft., 15 ft. wall
Right Line: 331 ft., 15 ft. wall

Buffalo players wear a solid navy-blue cap, a navy-blue jersey with white piping and the "Buffalo" logo on the left breast. They were navy-blue pants and white stockings.

The club is owned by 61-year-old Walter Mullen, a steel magnate, and managed by 43-year-old William Trent.

04-29-2010, 11:09 PM	#56
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	1912 Presidents Cup Series Preview: Buffalo Blues BUFFALO, NY. October 6, 1912 - The relatively small city of Buffalo has taken home the 1912 Federal League Pennant. While many expected Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, and Chicago to be the main contenders, the Blues were in control the entire season. By the end of April, they were 18-6 and up 3 games over 2nd place Baltimore. Amazingly, they never let first place slip out of their grasp. However, August and September were down months for the team. They went 13-13 in August, 12-10 in September, and then lost their three October matches as well. The slow-down can be attributed to injuries, as they lost their star center-fielder Danny Paddock for the season. After picking up CF Bob Fant in a trade with Kansas City, they lost him for the season as well. Now, youngster Harrison Marino is manning center field. He's solid defensively, but he needs work at the plate. Speaking of offense, the Blues are just above average at the plate, but they make up for it in other ways. Their .289 average ranked 3rd in the Federal League, and their 1543 was also ranked 3rd. However, they were 1st in extra-base hits with 432 and they also completely outclassed the entire UBA with 161 stolen bases. Brooklyn ranked 2nd, with 134. With all of that being said, offense isn't the strong suit of Buffalo anyway. Their pitching got them here. The team ranked 1st in the United League in ERA (3.05), runs allowed (548), opponents average (.256), and was 2nd in walks allowed (405). Of course, their defense is also a large part of their ability to stop runs from being scored. In summary, the team is built around pitching, defense and speed. 1. CF Harrison Mariano (.268, 3 HR, 42 RBI, 38 SB) 2. SS Phil Dykes (.330, 0 HR, 41 RBI) 3. 3B Rob Rael (.311, 1 HR, 80 RBI) 4. LF Joe Kinckley (.305, 1 HR, 69 RBI) 5. 2B Ed Frith (.32o, 1 HR, 65 RBI) 6. C Bob Young (.303, 1 HR, 67 RBI) 7. 1B Paul Flood (.290, 2 HR, 58 RBI) 8. RF Mike Hodge (.316, 1 HR, 13 RBI) Randall Sullivan (22-3, 2.27 ERA, 66 K) Travis Hathorn (19-9, 3.44 ERA, 28 K) Dan Cooke (19-9, 1.94 ERA, 29 K) Mickey Monk (17-19, 3.42 ERA, 37 K) The Buffalo Blues play their home games at the International Fair Association Grounds. The park holds 20,000 people and favors right-handed hitters. You'll see more extra-base hits than home runs. Games 1, 2, 5, 6, and 9 will take place at Buffalo's park. The field has the following dimensions: Left Line: 328 ft., 7 ft. wall Left Field: 363 ft., 7 ft. wall Left-Center: 417 ft., 7 ft. wall Center: 438 ft., 7 ft. wall Right-Center: 420 ft., 7 ft. wall Right Field: 383 ft., 15 ft. wall Right Line: 331 ft., 15 ft. wall Buffalo players wear a solid navy-blue cap, a navy-blue jersey with white piping and the "Buffalo" logo on the left breast. They were navy-blue pants and white stockings. The club is owned by 61-year-old Walter Mullen, a steel magnate, and managed by 43-year-old William Trent.