1st January 1885
After another tough season the fans of the Wolverines were not quite sure what they wanted from the owner to help the team push forward. What they got was no change and a new 1 year contract for GM Sadao Ikeda.
After the poor playing performances of the team this year not one of them made the AL awards dinner.
3 players decided that this past season will be their last.
The first to announce his retirement is Short Stop Jim Snyder. Snyder spent 13 years in big time baseball with the Baltimore Orioles and the Detroit Wolverines. This saw him manage to earn 1 all star selection. His career as filled with 471 games in which he started 303. He claimed 345 hits from 1376 at bats. This saw him score 159 runs and 152 RBI's for an average of .251. (real life stats 26 games, 28 hits, 16 runs and 11 RBI's for an average of .262)
The next player to hang up his glove is Short Stop Sam Wright. Wright only played 1 game in the MLB as he spent his career in the minors. That game bought him 0 hits, 0runs and 0 RBI's for an average of 0. (real life stats 45 games, 29 hits, 10 runs, 5 RBI's for an average of .168)
The final player to finish his career is Centre Fielder Paddy Quinn. Quinn could be described as a bit part player at best as he managed only 7 appearances over his career. He had 1 hit, with 0 runs and 0 RBI's. He can claim an average of 1.000 though. (real life stats 42 games, 36 hits, 26 runs, 9 RBI's for an average of .243)
The team made 1 trade as they sent 35 year old Pitcher George Snyder and 21 year old Short Stop Chippy McGarr to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for 29 year old Left Fielder Tom Mansell.
While the draft class was small for this year the Wolverines still made 5 selections. The top pick for the team was Pitcher Toad Ramsey. The full draft log is shown below.
The team failed to sign both the first round draft pick and the fifth round draft pick. All other draftees signed for the team.