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Old 03-01-2012, 04:39 PM   #19
Nunyer
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On the road in Pittsburgh for a three game set....



History
Originally founded as the Pittsburgh Alleghenys in 1882. One of only three former MLB teams (along with Detroit and Philly) to have survived the collapse of the league while continuing to play uninterrupted baseball in their original cities. After the MLB folded, the Pirates immediately rebranded themselves as the Hardhats and started playing in the independent Appalachian Baseball League. They joined the NLB for the inaugural 2042 season.

Best Player
LF Richard Terry / 26 Years Old - Injury has slowed down his early career, but Terry showed what he is capable of in 2050 by hitting 46 HRs in only 138 games. Already has 4 HR in his first 10 games of 2052. Although he only covers an average amount of ground in LF, Richard has shown surprising base stealing ability and could swipe 30 or more bags when healthy.

Best Pitcher
SP Kyoden Akiyama / 26 years old - Discovered playing semi-pro ball while in the United States on a student visa, Akiyama is one of few Japanese nationals playing in the NLB. Nothing is overpowering out his stuff but he locates four pitches well and attacks the strike zone. Won 14 games while holding batters to a low .228 average in his first full NLB season in 2051.

Outlook
The Hardhats have a downright dangerous lineup and a relatively young pitching staff on the rise. They have started the season with a 5-2 record to lead the early Western Division race.
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