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tavo2311 · 06-20-2020, 02:23 PM

SCHEDULE: ROUND 1 - REGION 1:

And the final series in region 1 will bring one of the pre-tournament favorites into play.

3) New York Mets vs. 14) 2005 Chicago White Sox

1986 New York Mets:
3 Seed – Region 1
Record: 108-54
Result: Won World Series 4-3 over Boston Red Sox
Entry to Tournament: Automatic bid (Best Mets team ever)
Elo Rank: 62
Key Players:
Keith Hernandez (1B) .310, 13 hr, 83 rbi, 94 r
Darryl Strawberry (OF) .259, 27 hr, 93 rbi, 28 sb
Gary Carter (C) 24 hr, 105 rbi, 81 r
Dwight Gooden (SP) 17-6, 2.84 era, 1.10 whip, 200Ks
Ron Darling (SP) 15-6, 2.81 era, 1.10 whip

Notes:
This Mets team was one of those that were ranked much higher in people’s subjective lists than by metrics. They had a colorful cast of characters and their postseason series’ vs. the Astros and then the Red Sox was one of the most memorable ever. These factors have led to their being remembered as likely better than they were. That being said, I over-seeded them according to the metrics as I also remember this season fondly.
The team was very balanced. The pitching staff ranked in the NL’s top 3 in runs, hits, Ks, walks, HRs, and complete games thrown. The batters led the league in runs, AVG, OBP, and OPS.

Further reading:
https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-he...seball-history

https://lastwordonbaseball.com/2020/...new-york-mets/

2005 Chicago White Sox:
14 Seed – Region 1
Record: 99-63
Result: Won World Series 4-0 over Houston Astros
Entry to Tournament: At large bid (reputation)
Elo Rank: 220
Key Players:
Paul Konerko (1B) .283, 40 hr, 100 rbi, 98 r
Mark Buerhle (SP) 16-8, 3.12 era, 1.18 whip
Jon Garland (SP) 18-10, 3.50 era, 1.17 whip,

Notes:
Rotation anchored this team with 4 starters throwing 200+ innings with 116 ERA+ or better. Bullpen was also pretty great. Offense ranked only 9th in AL in runs scored.
Won the first World Series in Chicago since 1917 White Sox team who are also in this tournament.
Fantastic postseason run, going 11-1.

Further reading:
https://www.mlb.com/news/white-sox-d...un/c-155562852

http://www.thesportsfanjournal.com/s...eres-the-love/

06-20-2020, 02:23 PM	#70
tavo2311 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 157	SCHEDULE: ROUND 1 - REGION 1: And the final series in region 1 will bring one of the pre-tournament favorites into play. 3) New York Mets vs. 14) 2005 Chicago White Sox 1986 New York Mets: 3 Seed – Region 1 Record: 108-54 Result: Won World Series 4-3 over Boston Red Sox Entry to Tournament: Automatic bid (Best Mets team ever) Elo Rank: 62 Key Players: Keith Hernandez (1B) .310, 13 hr, 83 rbi, 94 r Darryl Strawberry (OF) .259, 27 hr, 93 rbi, 28 sb Gary Carter (C) 24 hr, 105 rbi, 81 r Dwight Gooden (SP) 17-6, 2.84 era, 1.10 whip, 200Ks Ron Darling (SP) 15-6, 2.81 era, 1.10 whip Notes: This Mets team was one of those that were ranked much higher in people’s subjective lists than by metrics. They had a colorful cast of characters and their postseason series’ vs. the Astros and then the Red Sox was one of the most memorable ever. These factors have led to their being remembered as likely better than they were. That being said, I over-seeded them according to the metrics as I also remember this season fondly. The team was very balanced. The pitching staff ranked in the NL’s top 3 in runs, hits, Ks, walks, HRs, and complete games thrown. The batters led the league in runs, AVG, OBP, and OPS. Further reading: https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-he...seball-history https://lastwordonbaseball.com/2020/...new-york-mets/ 2005 Chicago White Sox: 14 Seed – Region 1 Record: 99-63 Result: Won World Series 4-0 over Houston Astros Entry to Tournament: At large bid (reputation) Elo Rank: 220 Key Players: Paul Konerko (1B) .283, 40 hr, 100 rbi, 98 r Mark Buerhle (SP) 16-8, 3.12 era, 1.18 whip Jon Garland (SP) 18-10, 3.50 era, 1.17 whip, Notes: Rotation anchored this team with 4 starters throwing 200+ innings with 116 ERA+ or better. Bullpen was also pretty great. Offense ranked only 9th in AL in runs scored. Won the first World Series in Chicago since 1917 White Sox team who are also in this tournament. Fantastic postseason run, going 11-1. Further reading: https://www.mlb.com/news/white-sox-d...un/c-155562852 http://www.thesportsfanjournal.com/s...eres-the-love/