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darnoff · 08-25-2014, 07:32 AM

Mid-Season Report

The Phillies finished June with a comfortable 6.5-game lead. Centerfielder Billy Hamilton (.358, 9 HR, 37 RBI, 70 R, 34 SB) leads the batting race while left fielder Ed Delahanty (.342, 15 HR, 66 RBI) leads the league in SLG and OPS. Rookie Nap Lajoie (.276, 11 HR, 78 RBI) leads the league in RBI while batting cleanup for the Phils. In addition to having the top offense in the league, Philadelphia also has the top pitching staff and top defense in the league thus far. Their rotation has an impressive four pitchers with ERA's below 3.00. Veterans Ben Sanders (8-7, 2.99 ERA) and Bill Vinton (8-4, 2.09 ERA) have performed consistently at this level, but the team is also benefitting from the fine play of 3rd year player Jimmy Callahan (10-2, 2.70 ERA) and rookie Ned Garvin (8-4, 2.07 ERA). On a down note, last season's Fireman Award winner John Clarkson (2-5, 14 Sv, 5.68 ERA) has been demoted to the back of the bullpen and the team will turn the closer's role over to rookie Jerry Nops (1-1, 1.42 ERA).

Rookie Buttons Briggs (9-2, 2.63 ERA) has lead the Cubs to second place along with offensive standouts Jake Stenzel (.298, 14 HR, 52 RBI, 21 SB), Hugh Duffy (.305, 12 HR, 50 RBI) and Tom Parrott (.295, 11 HR, 42 RBI). The Cardinals are right on their heels thanks to a 2nd ranked offense. Unfortunately, Cy Young (5-6, 4.37 ERA), Amos Rusie (7-5, 4.03 ERA) and Nig Cuppy (4-9, 4.43 ERA) are again underperforming. If they get their act together, St. Louis should have the skills to skip ahead of Chicago in the standings. The question, though, is whether or not it will be too late to catch Philly.

While Atlanta is en route to their first winning season since 1880 thanks to a resurgent offense, the Dodgers are struggling with a 6th ranked offense. Only one everyday Dodger is hitting above .265, but Bill Joyce (.264, 19 HR, 50 RBI) is still providing power and timely hits. As for the Pirates, their offense has struggled all season and their pitching staff isn't much better.

Standings

Batting Leaders

Pitching Leaders

08-25-2014, 07:32 AM	#157
darnoff All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA area Posts: 662	Mid-Season Report The Phillies finished June with a comfortable 6.5-game lead. Centerfielder Billy Hamilton (.358, 9 HR, 37 RBI, 70 R, 34 SB) leads the batting race while left fielder Ed Delahanty (.342, 15 HR, 66 RBI) leads the league in SLG and OPS. Rookie Nap Lajoie (.276, 11 HR, 78 RBI) leads the league in RBI while batting cleanup for the Phils. In addition to having the top offense in the league, Philadelphia also has the top pitching staff and top defense in the league thus far. Their rotation has an impressive four pitchers with ERA's below 3.00. Veterans Ben Sanders (8-7, 2.99 ERA) and Bill Vinton (8-4, 2.09 ERA) have performed consistently at this level, but the team is also benefitting from the fine play of 3rd year player Jimmy Callahan (10-2, 2.70 ERA) and rookie Ned Garvin (8-4, 2.07 ERA). On a down note, last season's Fireman Award winner John Clarkson (2-5, 14 Sv, 5.68 ERA) has been demoted to the back of the bullpen and the team will turn the closer's role over to rookie Jerry Nops (1-1, 1.42 ERA). Rookie Buttons Briggs (9-2, 2.63 ERA) has lead the Cubs to second place along with offensive standouts Jake Stenzel (.298, 14 HR, 52 RBI, 21 SB), Hugh Duffy (.305, 12 HR, 50 RBI) and Tom Parrott (.295, 11 HR, 42 RBI). The Cardinals are right on their heels thanks to a 2nd ranked offense. Unfortunately, Cy Young (5-6, 4.37 ERA), Amos Rusie (7-5, 4.03 ERA) and Nig Cuppy (4-9, 4.43 ERA) are again underperforming. If they get their act together, St. Louis should have the skills to skip ahead of Chicago in the standings. The question, though, is whether or not it will be too late to catch Philly. While Atlanta is en route to their first winning season since 1880 thanks to a resurgent offense, the Dodgers are struggling with a 6th ranked offense. Only one everyday Dodger is hitting above .265, but Bill Joyce (.264, 19 HR, 50 RBI) is still providing power and timely hits. As for the Pirates, their offense has struggled all season and their pitching staff isn't much better. Standings Batting Leaders Pitching Leaders __________________ Currently working on the Major League Historical Replay Formerly known as Matt from TN (multiple attempts to reclaim my old account failed) Proud creator of Time Warp Baseball and Set in Stone