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VanillaGorilla · 08-28-2013, 01:22 AM

Sometimes things don't work out as planned. Sometimes the unplanned works out.

I was off and about thinking about the players coming in (you KNOW you are an OOTP addict when you care about players that were never on your team) and I sat back down at the comp and was looking them over.

I then realized that this past season was the equivalent of 1988 IRL. That is meaningful because that is the year Roberto Alomar debuted. So, if the league holds to RL form, no more debuting players will make the HOF.

Following the yearly posts, for the rest of the run through, I will post notable players who entered the draft pool. This will just be an eyeball check for RL HOFers, previous Gorilla Ball HOFers, as well as players who are of some significance to me, for whatever other reason.

And now, on with the countdown of the most rocking class in 50 years.....

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Once is an event. Think Unknown Edwards.
Twice is a coincidence. Think Alex Serrano.
Three times is a trend. Think Charlie J Ferguson.

The love of OOTP for players trends hard for CJF.

Ferguson enters his third OOTP HOF, and in dominant fashion.

Things were not looking good for CJF as he underwent two major surgeries in his first three seasons. Fortunately for him, medicine had advanced considerably in the 200 virtual years from when he really pitched. Maybe that is why he only lasted as long as he did IRL?

Charlie Ferguson was the 9th overall pick by the San Diego Jewels (formerly the Texas Rangers) in the 2057 draft.

They stuck with him through is rehabs. After never pitching 75 innings in any of his first three major league seasons, he made 30 starts in 2061 and tossed 217 1/3 innings with a 11-15 mark and an OOTP ERA of 4.18 (npa ERA+ 105). He struck out 203 men while walking 39. Why mention this? Well....

Over the next 14 years he would never strike out as few of a number as 203, and he would never walk as great of a number as 39.

2061 started a string of 15 consecutive 200 IP seasons. It also started a string of 16 consecutive double digit win seasons.

This guy was good.

In his career, Ferguson won four Cy Young Awards. In 2062, he won his first.

In what might have been his best season (it is hard to tell), CJF posted an 18-8 record in 2062. His OOTP ERA of 2.66 makes for a npa ERA+ of 170. He fanned 337 men while walking 34 in 267 1/3 IP.

2062 started a string of 15 consecutive seasons with a winning record. It also marked the start of a ten season span where he would strike out 300 men 8 times.

He was good.

In 2065 he was 22-8 and won the CYA as a Cleveland Indian (who nearly doubled what SD gave him in his last extension, on a per year basis).

In 2066, he did not win CYA honors, but he set the still standing records for IP in a season with 279 over 37 starts. You want to call someone an elite pitcher in a 21st Century environment? Give me a guy that goes 7 1/2 innings a start, and we can begin that conversation.

Ferguson, while minimizing walks like few others, did give up the gopher ball. He served up 613 taters during hs ML career, 2nd most All-Time (3 behind Don Sutton).

In 2066 he tied the record for most HRA in a season with 52. Who did he tie? Himself.

23 wins in 2067 and 21 wins in 2068, while striking out over 300 both times, earned him consecutive CYAs.

He won 20 in 2069 and again struck out 300, but no 5th trophy.

Speaking of trophies, the one that really counts eluded him. He only pitched in 2 post seasons and never got to the Fall Classic.

In 2076, at the age of 38, Ferguson was now practicing his trade in Atlanta. The grizzled vet was toying with the youngsters. In 16 starts he was 12-2, striking out over a batter an inning and allowing a walk every other start.

The snap in his elbow prompted a call to Frank Jobe VI and he underwent Tommy John surgery.

In his 8th start in 2077 that elbow weasel went pop again, and a reconstruction of his TJ tendon was required which forced him to mis all of 2078.

Making a go of it again, at age 41, Ferguson was effective for 29 starts, though now walking men at a mortal's rate. A ruptured finger tendon halted that campaign. He thought he could still pitch, but no one else did. He stayed available until 1981 when he decided everyone else was right.

Ferguson retired with 285 wins (obviously why he didn't want to quit) and 175 losses. He ranks 6th on the career win list, landing between Steve Carlton and Toad Ramsey. His .6196 winning % places him 46th on that career list, one slot ahead of Willie McGill.

He struck out 4766 men in his career (9th, between Jim St Vrain and Sandy Koufax) over 4227 1/3 IP (7th, between Toad Ramsey and Britt Burns). I guess it is ok to give up a lot of HR if your walks are less than your HRA. Yep, Ferguson only walked 606 men in his career. His BB/9 rate of 1.290 ranks him 7th All-Time, one spot behind Jim Whitney.

He appeared in 600 games, 598 of them as a starter (9th). He threw 87 complete games (3rd, between Walter Johnson and Early Wynn), 20 of which were of the shut out variety (t-5th, Rube Waddell).

His career OOTP ERA of 3.519 ties him with Dazzy Vance for 93rd.

A first ballot inductee, as all in this class are, Ferguson gives his acceptance speech at the age of 48 with 9 AS appearances to his credit.

Black Ink: 83
Gray Ink: 262
HOFm: 226
HOFs: 58

Gorilla Composite: 5.8

This post took longer than I planned. Will follow up later today with the rest of the entries.

08-28-2013, 01:22 AM	#138
VanillaGorilla All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,371	Class of 2087, Pitchers, Part1: Ferguson Sometimes things don't work out as planned. Sometimes the unplanned works out. I was off and about thinking about the players coming in (you KNOW you are an OOTP addict when you care about players that were never on your team) and I sat back down at the comp and was looking them over. I then realized that this past season was the equivalent of 1988 IRL. That is meaningful because that is the year Roberto Alomar debuted. So, if the league holds to RL form, no more debuting players will make the HOF. Following the yearly posts, for the rest of the run through, I will post notable players who entered the draft pool. This will just be an eyeball check for RL HOFers, previous Gorilla Ball HOFers, as well as players who are of some significance to me, for whatever other reason. And now, on with the countdown of the most rocking class in 50 years..... ---------------------------------------------- Once is an event. Think Unknown Edwards. Twice is a coincidence. Think Alex Serrano. Three times is a trend. Think Charlie J Ferguson. The love of OOTP for players trends hard for CJF. Ferguson enters his third OOTP HOF, and in dominant fashion. Things were not looking good for CJF as he underwent two major surgeries in his first three seasons. Fortunately for him, medicine had advanced considerably in the 200 virtual years from when he really pitched. Maybe that is why he only lasted as long as he did IRL? Charlie Ferguson was the 9th overall pick by the San Diego Jewels (formerly the Texas Rangers) in the 2057 draft. They stuck with him through is rehabs. After never pitching 75 innings in any of his first three major league seasons, he made 30 starts in 2061 and tossed 217 1/3 innings with a 11-15 mark and an OOTP ERA of 4.18 (npa ERA+ 105). He struck out 203 men while walking 39. Why mention this? Well.... *Over the next 14 years he would never strike out as few of a number as 203, and he would never walk as great of a number as 39.* 2061 started a string of 15 consecutive 200 IP seasons. It also started a string of 16 consecutive double digit win seasons. This guy was good. In his career, Ferguson won *four* Cy Young Awards. In 2062, he won his first. In what might have been his best season (it is hard to tell), CJF posted an 18-8 record in 2062. His OOTP ERA of 2.66 makes for a npa ERA+ of 170. He fanned 337 men while walking 34 in 267 1/3 IP. 2062 started a string of 15 consecutive seasons with a winning record. It also marked the start of a ten season span where he would strike out 300 men 8 times. He was good. In 2065 he was 22-8 and won the CYA as a Cleveland Indian (who nearly doubled what SD gave him in his last extension, on a per year basis). In 2066, he did not win CYA honors, but he set the still standing records for IP in a season with 279 over 37 starts. You want to call someone an elite pitcher in a 21st Century environment? Give me a guy that goes 7 1/2 innings a start, and we can begin that conversation. Ferguson, while minimizing walks like few others, did give up the gopher ball. He served up 613 taters during hs ML career, 2nd most All-Time (3 behind Don Sutton). In 2066 he tied the record for most HRA in a season with 52. Who did he tie? Himself. 23 wins in 2067 and 21 wins in 2068, while striking out over 300 both times, earned him consecutive CYAs. He won 20 in 2069 and again struck out 300, but no 5th trophy. Speaking of trophies, the one that really counts eluded him. He only pitched in 2 post seasons and never got to the Fall Classic. In 2076, at the age of 38, Ferguson was now practicing his trade in Atlanta. The grizzled vet was toying with the youngsters. In 16 starts he was 12-2, striking out over a batter an inning and allowing a walk every other start. The snap in his elbow prompted a call to Frank Jobe VI and he underwent Tommy John surgery. In his 8th start in 2077 that elbow weasel went pop again, and a reconstruction of his TJ tendon was required which forced him to mis all of 2078. Making a go of it again, at age 41, Ferguson was effective for 29 starts, though now walking men at a mortal's rate. A ruptured finger tendon halted that campaign. He thought he could still pitch, but no one else did. He stayed available until 1981 when he decided everyone else was right. Ferguson retired with 285 wins (obviously why he didn't want to quit) and 175 losses. He ranks 6th on the career win list, landing between Steve Carlton and Toad Ramsey. His .6196 winning % places him 46th on that career list, one slot ahead of Willie McGill. He struck out 4766 men in his career (9th, between Jim St Vrain and Sandy Koufax) over 4227 1/3 IP (7th, between Toad Ramsey and Britt Burns). I guess it is ok to give up a lot of HR if your walks are less than your HRA. Yep, Ferguson only walked 606 men in his career. His BB/9 rate of 1.290 ranks him 7th All-Time, one spot behind Jim Whitney. He appeared in 600 games, 598 of them as a starter (9th). He threw 87 complete games (3rd, between Walter Johnson and Early Wynn), 20 of which were of the shut out variety (t-5th, Rube Waddell). His career OOTP ERA of 3.519 ties him with Dazzy Vance for 93rd. A first ballot inductee, as all in this class are, Ferguson gives his acceptance speech at the age of 48 with 9 AS appearances to his credit. Black Ink: 83 Gray Ink: 262 HOFm: 226 HOFs: 58 Gorilla Composite: 5.8 This post took longer than I planned. Will follow up later today with the rest of the entries. Last edited by VanillaGorilla; 08-28-2013 at 04:04 PM.