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VanillaGorilla · 09-04-2013, 02:27 AM

2 more First Ballot entries. I am getting A LOT of First Ballot entrants. Part of running these leagues out is to find improvements. I didn't put anything into the design to replicate First Ballot entries at a rate similar to RL. I have tossed about the idea of changing things to accommodate this outcome, but all ideas messed up something else. I like how the the entrants have achieved entry. I don't want to alter that. I came up with a way of working the system and maintaining the current process, but making a First Ballot Entry more special. I will not change anything for this run, but the next one will be different.

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Nolan Ryan was selected with the 14th pick of the 2061 draft by the Angels...that's pretty cool.

In this environment, Ryan only had 10 complete games. He only had one shut out. That shutout, however, was a no-hitter. That is very cool.

Ryan pitched for bad teams for the vast majority of his career. Pitching through the year of 2086, Ryan appeared in only one post season.

In spite of this poor support, he compiled a record of 246-192 (11th on the win list, two more than Percy Coleman). His career OOTP ERA was a better than average 4.01.

Ryan is known for strikeouts. He struck them out just fine, here. He led the league in Ks 5 times, fanning 300 7 times en route to 5614 in his career (3rd, between Walter and Randy Johnson).

He also walked a lot of hitters. He led the league in walks 7 times. His 2105 free passes are the most in league history.

Ryan never won more than 16 games in a season. He had a LOT of NDs. He made 652 career starts (3rd, one fewer than Walter Johnson, 2 more than Jim St Vrain) and threw 3981 innings (11th, one spot behind Bert Blyleven).

He won double digits 14 times. He lost double digits only 9 times.

A 3 time All Star, Ryan enters the HOF at the age of 44 on his first ballot.

Black Ink: 37 (84)
Gray Ink: 136 (254)
HOFm: 144 (256)
HOFs: 42 (55)

Gorilla Composite: 3.3 (6.0)

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Eddie Collins Sr was the top pick of the 2057 draft. he went to the Cubs (no shock they had a top pick...shocking that they used it well).

Along with HOFers Joe Adcock and Don Mincher, Collins brought a WS title to the North Side. 3 HOFers should be enough to get a title, but not always, for the Cubs. Collins batted .384 and scored 135 runs and had 79 stolen bases as he took first of 2 batting titles, his second of 7 SB titles, and his first of 2 MVPs.

Collins enters the HOF as the league's career hits leader with 3793. He also enters the HOF as the league's career SB leader with 993.

He is also the career leader in games (2998), AB (11195), runs (2223), singles (2919), and CS (286).

Collins hit .300 in each of his first 19 seasons. In his 20th he batted .298.

In 2068, now a Detroit Tiger, Collins had his best season, and one of the best in league history.

He hit a still standing league record .427 with a still standing league record OBP of .514. His 194 singles on 253 hits are also league marks still standing.

He scored a career high 140 runs and walked a career high 100 times. His slugging % of .588 gave him a npa OPS+ of 187 for this MVP season.

Collins hit .400 in three seasons, but his 2068 season is the only one in which he had a qualifying number of PA.

Collins hit an occasional bomb, 171. He hit 625 doubles (7th, 2 fewer than Hal Chase) and 78 triples (t-19th, Dan Brouthers). He drew 1662 walks (3rd, between Mickey Mantle and Eddie Yost) and was plunked 99 times. That contributed to a career slash line of 339/426/454 (6th, between Georfe Sisler and Johnny Mize/6th, one spot ahead of Stan Musial/*).

Collins had 1288 career RBI.

In 2072 he was teamed with Eppa Rixey and Richie Hebner on the Tiger's championship team.

In 2074 he and Rixey stamped the trophy, again. The Tigers won 9 straight divisions with Collins on board.

A 12 time All Star, ROY recipient, and winner of a Gold Glove, Collins enters the HOF at the age of 51 in his first year of eligibility.

Black Ink: 43 (19)
Gray Ink: 177 (271)
HOFm: 390 (250)
HOFs: 76 (72)

Gorilla Composite: 6.9 (5.6)

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Eddie Collins has entered all three OOTP HOF.
Nolan Ryan enters his first OOTP HOF.

Ryan and Collins are the 48th and 49th RL HOFers to be inducted here.

Notable players joining the league in 2092 include: Ted Simmons, James Burke, Willie Horton, Mickey Rivers, Hank Thompson and Johnny Hopp.

09-04-2013, 02:27 AM	#150
VanillaGorilla All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,371	Class of 2092: Ryan, Collins 2 more First Ballot entries. I am getting A LOT of First Ballot entrants. Part of running these leagues out is to find improvements. I didn't put anything into the design to replicate First Ballot entries at a rate similar to RL. I have tossed about the idea of changing things to accommodate this outcome, but all ideas messed up something else. I like how the the entrants have achieved entry. I don't want to alter that. I came up with a way of working the system and maintaining the current process, but making a First Ballot Entry more special. I will not change anything for this run, but the next one will be different. -------------------------------------------- Nolan Ryan was selected with the 14th pick of the 2061 draft by the Angels...that's pretty cool. In this environment, Ryan only had 10 complete games. He only had one shut out. That shutout, however, was a no-hitter. That is very cool. Ryan pitched for bad teams for the vast majority of his career. Pitching through the year of 2086, Ryan appeared in only one post season. In spite of this poor support, he compiled a record of 246-192 (11th on the win list, two more than Percy Coleman). His career OOTP ERA was a better than average 4.01. Ryan is known for strikeouts. He struck them out just fine, here. He led the league in Ks 5 times, fanning 300 7 times en route to 5614 in his career (3rd, between Walter and Randy Johnson). He also walked a lot of hitters. He led the league in walks 7 times. His 2105 free passes are the most in league history. Ryan never won more than 16 games in a season. He had a LOT of NDs. He made 652 career starts (3rd, one fewer than Walter Johnson, 2 more than Jim St Vrain) and threw 3981 innings (11th, one spot behind Bert Blyleven). He won double digits 14 times. He lost double digits only 9 times. A 3 time All Star, Ryan enters the HOF at the age of 44 on his first ballot. Black Ink: 37 (84) Gray Ink: 136 (254) HOFm: 144 (256) HOFs: 42 (55) Gorilla Composite: 3.3 (6.0) ------------------------------------------------ Eddie Collins Sr was the top pick of the 2057 draft. he went to the Cubs (no shock they had a top pick...shocking that they used it well). Along with HOFers Joe Adcock and Don Mincher, Collins brought a WS title to the North Side. 3 HOFers should be enough to get a title, but not always, for the Cubs. Collins batted .384 and scored 135 runs and had 79 stolen bases as he took first of 2 batting titles, his second of 7 SB titles, and his first of 2 MVPs. Collins enters the HOF as the league's career hits leader with 3793. He also enters the HOF as the league's career SB leader with 993. He is also the career leader in games (2998), AB (11195), runs (2223), singles (2919), and CS (286). Collins hit .300 in each of his first 19 seasons. In his 20th he batted .298. In 2068, now a Detroit Tiger, Collins had his best season, and one of the best in league history. He hit a still standing league record .427 with a still standing league record OBP of .514. His 194 singles on 253 hits are also league marks still standing. He scored a career high 140 runs and walked a career high 100 times. His slugging % of .588 gave him a npa OPS+ of 187 for this MVP season. Collins hit .400 in three seasons, but his 2068 season is the only one in which he had a qualifying number of PA. Collins hit an occasional bomb, 171. He hit 625 doubles (7th, 2 fewer than Hal Chase) and 78 triples (t-19th, Dan Brouthers). He drew 1662 walks (3rd, between Mickey Mantle and Eddie Yost) and was plunked 99 times. That contributed to a career slash line of 339/426/454 (6th, between Georfe Sisler and Johnny Mize/6th, one spot ahead of Stan Musial/*). Collins had 1288 career RBI. In 2072 he was teamed with Eppa Rixey and Richie Hebner on the Tiger's championship team. In 2074 he and Rixey stamped the trophy, again. The Tigers won 9 straight divisions with Collins on board. A 12 time All Star, ROY recipient, and winner of a Gold Glove, Collins enters the HOF at the age of 51 in his first year of eligibility. Black Ink: 43 (19) Gray Ink: 177 (271) HOFm: 390 (250) HOFs: 76 (72) Gorilla Composite: 6.9 (5.6) ------------------------------------------- Eddie Collins has entered all three OOTP HOF. Nolan Ryan enters his first OOTP HOF. Ryan and Collins are the 48th and 49th RL HOFers to be inducted here. Notable players joining the league in 2092 include: Ted Simmons, James Burke, Willie Horton, Mickey Rivers, Hank Thompson and Johnny Hopp.