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tavo2311 · 06-14-2020, 01:37 PM

SCHEDULE: ROUND 1 - REGION 3:

5) 1995 Atlanta Braves vs. 12) 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates

1995 Atlanta Braves:
5 Seed – Region 3
Record: 90-54
Result: Won World Series 4-2 over Cleveland Indians
Entry to Tournament: At large bid (Reputation)
Elo Rank: 99
Key Players:
Greg Maddux (SP) 19-2, 1.63 era, 0.81 whip, 260 ERA+, 9.6 WAR
Tom Glavine (SP) 16-7, 3.08 era, 1.24 whip
John Smoltz (SP) 12-7, 3.18 era, 1.23 whip

Notes:
This was the 4th straight division title for this team, the early parts of a streak that would reach 14. It was the first team to get over the hump and win it all, and people thought the beginning of a dynasty at the time, but eventually the only one to do it.
Maddux had one of the greatest single season pitching performances with a 9.6 WAR in the steroid era. 4th straight Cy Young award.
The Braves led the league in almost all pitching categories, but finished only 9th in runs scored in the NL. It will be interesting to see this team come up against a dead ball or late 60’s team, where their pitching may hold up across eras.

Further reading:
https://www.chatsports.com/atlanta-b...Best-Ever-3142

1979 Pittsburgh Pirates:
12 Seed – Region 3
Record: 98-64
Result: Won World Series 4-3 over Baltimore Orioles
Entry to Tournament: At large bid (reputation)
Elo Rank: 114
Key Players:
Dave Parker (OF) .310, 25 hr, 94 rbi, 109 r 140 OPS+
Willie Stargell (1B) .281, 32 hr, 82 rbi, 139 OPS+
Kent Tekulve (RP) 10-8, 31 sv, 2.75 era, 1.17 whip, 67 games finished in 94 games

Notes:
This team will have to prove they deserve to be here. Only 2 hall of famers appear on the roster, only 98 regular season wins, and not a whole lot of appearances on best-ever lists. You could argue they are over-seeded here. But they do rank somewhat well in the metrics.
Balanced team, led the league in Runs and OPS, finished third in runs against, and had a formidable bullpen.
Good depth, with 4 bench bats of league average or better production in 182 at bats or more.

Further reading:
https://rumbunter.com/2020/04/27/197...burgh-pirates/
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/...hxzsjvszatgpt2

06-14-2020, 01:37 PM	#51
tavo2311 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 157	SCHEDULE: ROUND 1 - REGION 3: 5) 1995 Atlanta Braves vs. 12) 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates 1995 Atlanta Braves: 5 Seed – Region 3 Record: 90-54 Result: Won World Series 4-2 over Cleveland Indians Entry to Tournament: At large bid (Reputation) Elo Rank: 99 Key Players: Greg Maddux (SP) 19-2, 1.63 era, 0.81 whip, 260 ERA+, 9.6 WAR Tom Glavine (SP) 16-7, 3.08 era, 1.24 whip John Smoltz (SP) 12-7, 3.18 era, 1.23 whip Notes: This was the 4th straight division title for this team, the early parts of a streak that would reach 14. It was the first team to get over the hump and win it all, and people thought the beginning of a dynasty at the time, but eventually the only one to do it. Maddux had one of the greatest single season pitching performances with a 9.6 WAR in the steroid era. 4th straight Cy Young award. The Braves led the league in almost all pitching categories, but finished only 9th in runs scored in the NL. It will be interesting to see this team come up against a dead ball or late 60’s team, where their pitching may hold up across eras. Further reading: https://www.chatsports.com/atlanta-b...Best-Ever-3142 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates: 12 Seed – Region 3 Record: 98-64 Result: Won World Series 4-3 over Baltimore Orioles Entry to Tournament: At large bid (reputation) Elo Rank: 114 Key Players: Dave Parker (OF) .310, 25 hr, 94 rbi, 109 r 140 OPS+ Willie Stargell (1B) .281, 32 hr, 82 rbi, 139 OPS+ Kent Tekulve (RP) 10-8, 31 sv, 2.75 era, 1.17 whip, 67 games finished in 94 games Notes: This team will have to prove they deserve to be here. Only 2 hall of famers appear on the roster, only 98 regular season wins, and not a whole lot of appearances on best-ever lists. You could argue they are over-seeded here. But they do rank somewhat well in the metrics. Balanced team, led the league in Runs and OPS, finished third in runs against, and had a formidable bullpen. Good depth, with 4 bench bats of league average or better production in 182 at bats or more. Further reading: https://rumbunter.com/2020/04/27/197...burgh-pirates/ https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/...hxzsjvszatgpt2