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EMSoccerCoach · 08-24-2011, 05:14 PM

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2021 Recap - April

New Sheriff In Town

Spurred by a 12-1 mark at home to kick off the season, the big story in the early going has been the flying start of the San Antonio Sheriffs, who have at least drawn the attention, if not the concern, of the defending champion Los Angeles Idols.

The lead dog has been Albert Pujols, who smashed 8 homers and drove in 25 runs in the season's opening month, including picking up career hit number 2,000, becoming the 6th member of that club in PBL history.

On the hill, it's been 34-year-old veteran hurler Ted Breitenstein (5-0, 2.86), who seems to have found a home with the Sheriffs, the fifth team of his career.

Breitenstein earned a decision in all 33 starts last season, going 17-16, hurling 15 complete games. He's gone the distance in four of his first five this season.

Interestingly, Pujols lost his lineup support the other day, and for reasons nobody is clear on. John Anderson, the speedy five-time All-Star outfielder, was off to a great start this season (.328-5-14, 1.039 OPS). Which made yesterday's occurrence all the more shocking.

The Sheriffs released Anderson, with neither side commenting on the move. The Norwegian, who ranks as the PBL's alltime stolen base leader with 439, was immediately signed by the division rival Las Vegas Bosses. Yet nobody knows what prompted the decision. Anderson is widely regarded as a class act, known as "Honest John" throughout the league, making behavioral concerns an unlikely explanation. A trade could have been understood. But a release?

Nobody could have seen this, or the Sheriffs' stellar start, coming.

Tiernan's double milestones

Alabama Airmen rightfielder Mike Tiernan on April 13 joined a pair of select PBL clubs.

Tiernan stole second base for his 300th career stolen base, and went on to score his 1000th run two batters later when a Rafael Palmeiro SAC Fly brought him home.

The stolen base mark makes Tiernan the 7th player in PBL history to reach the mark (Anderson, Billy Hamilton, Ed Delahanty, John McGraw, Pete Hill and Rafael Furcal are the others), and the run put him into company with eight others (Oscar Charleston, Dan Brouthers, Sam Thompson, Roger Connor, Frank Chance, John McGraw, Albert Pujols and Cap Anson).

Unfortunately for Tiernan, the Airmen fell to Arizona 5-4 on a Tony Perez walkoff homer off Eddie Plank.

Brouthers One Away From 400

[LEFT]Reaching milestones is nothing new for L.A. Idols slugger Dan Brouthers. He's in the top 10 in virtually every category since the PBL's inception, leading many of them. But this one may top the fanfar.

Brouthers, who will turn 35 on May 8, starts May with 399 home runs, readying him to become the first player in PBL history to reach the 400 plateau. Next in line is Arizona's Sam Thompson, back considerably at 368.

Brouthers has topped 20 homers every season since the inaugural 2009 campaign, and topped 25 in all but one.

[CENTER]Galvin-ized

[LEFT]St. Louis Tides veteran righthanded Pud Galvin became the 14th pitcher ib PBL history to reach 150 wins, topping New Orleans 5-4 on April 25th on the strength of a 4-run 8th inning.

Galvin, the PBL alltime leader in complete games with 157, reached the mark somewhat bittersweetly, having already passed the mark in losses, where he now stands at 154.

08-24-2011, 05:14 PM	#1559
EMSoccerCoach Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,464	[CENTER] 2021 Recap - April New Sheriff In Town Spurred by a 12-1 mark at home to kick off the season, the big story in the early going has been the flying start of the San Antonio Sheriffs, who have at least drawn the attention, if not the concern, of the defending champion Los Angeles Idols. The lead dog has been Albert Pujols, who smashed 8 homers and drove in 25 runs in the season's opening month, including picking up career hit number 2,000, becoming the 6th member of that club in PBL history. On the hill, it's been 34-year-old veteran hurler Ted Breitenstein (5-0, 2.86), who seems to have found a home with the Sheriffs, the fifth team of his career. Breitenstein earned a decision in all 33 starts last season, going 17-16, hurling 15 complete games. He's gone the distance in four of his first five this season. Interestingly, Pujols lost his lineup support the other day, and for reasons nobody is clear on. John Anderson, the speedy five-time All-Star outfielder, was off to a great start this season (.328-5-14, 1.039 OPS). Which made yesterday's occurrence all the more shocking. The Sheriffs released Anderson, with neither side commenting on the move. The Norwegian, who ranks as the PBL's alltime stolen base leader with 439, was immediately signed by the division rival Las Vegas Bosses. Yet nobody knows what prompted the decision. Anderson is widely regarded as a class act, known as "Honest John" throughout the league, making behavioral concerns an unlikely explanation. A trade could have been understood. But a release? Nobody could have seen this, or the Sheriffs' stellar start, coming. Tiernan's double milestones Alabama Airmen rightfielder Mike Tiernan on April 13 joined a pair of select PBL clubs. Tiernan stole second base for his 300th career stolen base, and went on to score his 1000th run two batters later when a Rafael Palmeiro SAC Fly brought him home. The stolen base mark makes Tiernan the 7th player in PBL history to reach the mark (Anderson, Billy Hamilton, Ed Delahanty, John McGraw, Pete Hill and Rafael Furcal are the others), and the run put him into company with eight others (Oscar Charleston, Dan Brouthers, Sam Thompson, Roger Connor, Frank Chance, John McGraw, Albert Pujols and Cap Anson). Unfortunately for Tiernan, the Airmen fell to Arizona 5-4 on a Tony Perez walkoff homer off Eddie Plank. Brouthers One Away From 400 [LEFT]Reaching milestones is nothing new for L.A. Idols slugger Dan Brouthers. He's in the top 10 in virtually every category since the PBL's inception, leading many of them. But this one may top the fanfar. Brouthers, who will turn 35 on May 8, starts May with 399 home runs, readying him to become the first player in PBL history to reach the 400 plateau. Next in line is Arizona's Sam Thompson, back considerably at 368. Brouthers has topped 20 homers every season since the inaugural 2009 campaign, and topped 25 in all but one. [CENTER]Galvin-ized [LEFT]St. Louis Tides veteran righthanded Pud Galvin became the 14th pitcher ib PBL history to reach 150 wins, topping New Orleans 5-4 on April 25th on the strength of a 4-run 8th inning. Galvin, the PBL alltime leader in complete games with 157, reached the mark somewhat bittersweetly, having already passed the mark in losses, where he now stands at 154. __________________ The Pastime Baseball League The Pastime Baseball League - 10-Year Recap The Pastime Boxing Association Last edited by EMSoccerCoach; 08-24-2011 at 05:17 PM.