OOTP Developments Forums - View Single Post

Matt from TN · 10-17-2003, 12:09 AM

WEB OUTPUT UPDATED TO END OF SEASON... INCLUDES PLAYER PAGES AND WORLD SERIES BOX SCORES

September 30, 1908

The Highlanders wrapped up the AL pennant with two weeks remaining in the season. They were 18-6 on the month and managed to set a new all-time win total with 102 victories, just one season after Cleveland set the mark at 100. Even though "Johnny Cakes" Sutton missed the last month of the season and finished with 19 wins, the Highlanders 4 starting pitchers finished with 24, 23, 19 and 18 wins. Sutton has recovered from his arm woes and will be ready for a Game 2 start in the World Series.

Pittsburgh went 17-7 in September and easily wrapped up their first NL pennant. They have a balanced attack, but no World Series experience among them. While their offense was arguably the best in the NL, it will be interesting to see how they fare against the daunting Highlander pitching. Yet, the Pirates have some great pitching of their own. They are only the second team in baseball history to sport 4 20-game winners. The other was the great 1904 Boston Beaneaters.

Batters of the Month:

AL - Jeff Young, 2B, New York Highlanders - He hit .411 with 23 RBI and 20 runs scored.

NL - Woody Woodson, 2B, St. Louis Cardinals - He hit .379 with 11 RBI and 18 runs scored.

Pitchers of the Month:

AL - Otto Stidham, New York Highlanders - He was 5-0 with a 1.20 ERA.

NL - Bowie Castellon, Chicago Cubs - He was 6-0 with a 1.77 ERA.

American League Standings

New York (A) 102 52 .662 -
Cleveland 91 63 .591 11.0
Philadelphia (A) 81 73 .526 21.0
Detroit 74 80 .481 28.0
Boston (A) 70 84 .455 32.0
Washington 70 84 .455 32.0
Chicago (A) 66 88 .429 36.0
St. Louis (A) 62 92 .403 40.0

National League Standings

Pittsburgh 92 62 .597 -
Chicago (N) 84 70 .545 8.0
Cincinnati 82 72 .532 10.0
Philadelphia (N) 81 73 .526 11.0
Brooklyn 73 81 .474 19.0
New York (N) 73 81 .474 19.0
Boston (N) 66 88 .429 26.0
St. Louis (N) 65 89 .422 27.0

World Series

As has been written over and over, the Highlanders pitching staff is amazing. The frightening thing is the fact that their offense has come around also, finishing the season with the 4th best batting average and 4th most runs scored in baseball. Not to be outdone, Pittsburgh weilds a dangerous pitching staff of their own, and the 2nd best offense in the game. If the Pirates have a weakness, it's the fact that their pitchers were apt to allowing frequent walks, although their total was still the 7th best in baseball. This should be a very even matchup, although the Highlanders are surrounded by the most hoopla, while the Pirates remain relatively unknown.

Prediction: This is an evenly matched World Series which could go either way. My choice is the Highlanders in 6 if for no other reason than the fact that their pitching is just a little better than Pittsburgh's and they have more experience.

New York 3 - Pittsburgh 2: New York's Rickie Allen and Pittsburgh's Sam Covallini combined for an exciting 2-2 tie through 9 innings. In the top of the 10th, Allen hit a leadoff triple to help his own cause. He later scored on a single by rightfielder Justin Tucker. That run was the difference.

New York 2 - Pittsburgh 3: Both teams through out their aces - "Johnny Cakes" Sutton for the Highlanders and Dave Zike for the Pirates. With a 1-1 tie through 7 1/2 innings, Pittsburgh took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the 8th. In the top of the 9th, New York got a runner on first with one out. Justin Achman doubled, but the runner was gunned out at home to preserve Pittsburgh's one-run lead. The next hitter stroked an RBI double, however, to tie the game. In the bottom of the 9th, the leadoff hitter was hit by Sutton and was awarded first base. Leftfielder "Succotash" Borkholder hit an RBI double to win the game.

Pittsburgh 6 - New York 7: With the score tied 2-2, Pittsburgh scored 4 runs in the 7th. The Highlanders scored a single run in the 7th and added 4 more in the 8th to win.

Pittsburgh 2 - New York 8: The Highlanders scored early and often on Covallini, easily winning this game and taking a commanding 3-1 lead in the series.

Pittsburgh 2 - New York 1: Sutton and Zike combined for another exciting game, but Zike once again came out on top.

New York 4 - Pittsburgh 0: Jassen Nelson pitched a gem allowing no runs on six hits and no walks. Ron Theroux, on the other hand, struggled again allowing 4 runs which gave New York their first World Series title.

WOW... I actually got a prediction right... hit in on the head too...

Jassen Nelson was named World Series MVP. He was 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA, including the decisive Game 6 win.

Ancestors:

Whiskey Allen, C, Cleveland - Whiskey hit .421 in just 9 September games to finish at .316 on the season, the lowest total of his career. He missed 2 weeks witha torn hip muscle.

Final: .316, 2 HR, 49 RBI, 74 R, 474 AB, 150 H, 13 2B, 10 3B, 38 K, 32 BB, 38-15 SB, .757 OPS

Heinrich Kahle, 1B, Cincinnati - Kahle hit .345 (10 for 29) with 5 RBI in September. Except for a miserable July, he had the best season of his career.

Final: .314, 1 HR, 29 RBI, 20 R, 175 AB, 55 H, 8 2B, 3 3B, 14 K, 16 BB, 1-1 SB, .781 OPS... He set career highs in hits, HR, RBI, runs, AVG, OBP, SLG and OPS.

Campbell Ditty, CF, New York (N) - Ditty struggled again in September, hitting just .143 (5 for 35).

Final: .234, 1 HR, 16 RBI, 22 R, 278 AB, 65 H, 10 2B, 1 3B, 33 K, 14 BB, 2-0 SB, .565 OPS... He set career highs in games, AB, H, 2B, runs and K's.

Dummy Netsky, SP, New York (N) - Dummy was 2-1 with a 2.29 ERA and a shutout in 6 September starts. He seems to have taken off in the NL, and his final stats were decent, considering his lousy start.

Final: 12-15, 4.33 ERA, 35 GS, 241 IP, 256 H, 116 ER, 105 BB, 75 K, 5 CG, 3 SHO, 1.50 WHIP... He set career highs in starts, wins, IP, H, ER, BB, K's, CG and SHO.

10-17-2003, 12:09 AM	#134
Matt from TN Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a funk.... Posts: 3,413	WEB OUTPUT UPDATED TO END OF SEASON... INCLUDES PLAYER PAGES AND WORLD SERIES BOX SCORES September 30, 1908 The Highlanders wrapped up the AL pennant with two weeks remaining in the season. They were 18-6 on the month and managed to set a new all-time win total with 102 victories, just one season after Cleveland set the mark at 100. Even though "Johnny Cakes" Sutton missed the last month of the season and finished with 19 wins, the Highlanders 4 starting pitchers finished with 24, 23, 19 and 18 wins. Sutton has recovered from his arm woes and will be ready for a Game 2 start in the World Series. Pittsburgh went 17-7 in September and easily wrapped up their first NL pennant. They have a balanced attack, but no World Series experience among them. While their offense was arguably the best in the NL, it will be interesting to see how they fare against the daunting Highlander pitching. Yet, the Pirates have some great pitching of their own. They are only the second team in baseball history to sport 4 20-game winners. The other was the great 1904 Boston Beaneaters. Batters of the Month: AL - Jeff Young, 2B, New York Highlanders - He hit .411 with 23 RBI and 20 runs scored. NL - Woody Woodson, 2B, St. Louis Cardinals - He hit .379 with 11 RBI and 18 runs scored. Pitchers of the Month: AL - Otto Stidham, New York Highlanders - He was 5-0 with a 1.20 ERA. NL - Bowie Castellon, Chicago Cubs - He was 6-0 with a 1.77 ERA. American League Standings New York (A) 102 52 .662 - Cleveland 91 63 .591 11.0 Philadelphia (A) 81 73 .526 21.0 Detroit 74 80 .481 28.0 Boston (A) 70 84 .455 32.0 Washington 70 84 .455 32.0 Chicago (A) 66 88 .429 36.0 St. Louis (A) 62 92 .403 40.0 National League Standings Pittsburgh 92 62 .597 - Chicago (N) 84 70 .545 8.0 Cincinnati 82 72 .532 10.0 Philadelphia (N) 81 73 .526 11.0 Brooklyn 73 81 .474 19.0 New York (N) 73 81 .474 19.0 Boston (N) 66 88 .429 26.0 St. Louis (N) 65 89 .422 27.0 World Series As has been written over and over, the Highlanders pitching staff is amazing. The frightening thing is the fact that their offense has come around also, finishing the season with the 4th best batting average and 4th most runs scored in baseball. Not to be outdone, Pittsburgh weilds a dangerous pitching staff of their own, and the 2nd best offense in the game. If the Pirates have a weakness, it's the fact that their pitchers were apt to allowing frequent walks, although their total was still the 7th best in baseball. This should be a very even matchup, although the Highlanders are surrounded by the most hoopla, while the Pirates remain relatively unknown. Prediction: This is an evenly matched World Series which could go either way. My choice is the Highlanders in 6 if for no other reason than the fact that their pitching is just a little better than Pittsburgh's and they have more experience. New York 3 - Pittsburgh 2: New York's Rickie Allen and Pittsburgh's Sam Covallini combined for an exciting 2-2 tie through 9 innings. In the top of the 10th, Allen hit a leadoff triple to help his own cause. He later scored on a single by rightfielder Justin Tucker. That run was the difference. New York 2 - Pittsburgh 3: Both teams through out their aces - "Johnny Cakes" Sutton for the Highlanders and Dave Zike for the Pirates. With a 1-1 tie through 7 1/2 innings, Pittsburgh took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the 8th. In the top of the 9th, New York got a runner on first with one out. Justin Achman doubled, but the runner was gunned out at home to preserve Pittsburgh's one-run lead. The next hitter stroked an RBI double, however, to tie the game. In the bottom of the 9th, the leadoff hitter was hit by Sutton and was awarded first base. Leftfielder "Succotash" Borkholder hit an RBI double to win the game. Pittsburgh 6 - New York 7: With the score tied 2-2, Pittsburgh scored 4 runs in the 7th. The Highlanders scored a single run in the 7th and added 4 more in the 8th to win. Pittsburgh 2 - New York 8: The Highlanders scored early and often on Covallini, easily winning this game and taking a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. Pittsburgh 2 - New York 1: Sutton and Zike combined for another exciting game, but Zike once again came out on top. New York 4 - Pittsburgh 0: Jassen Nelson pitched a gem allowing no runs on six hits and no walks. Ron Theroux, on the other hand, struggled again allowing 4 runs which gave New York their first World Series title. WOW... I actually got a prediction right... hit in on the head too... Jassen Nelson was named World Series MVP. He was 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA, including the decisive Game 6 win. Ancestors: Whiskey Allen, C, Cleveland - Whiskey hit .421 in just 9 September games to finish at .316 on the season, the lowest total of his career. He missed 2 weeks witha torn hip muscle. Final: .316, 2 HR, 49 RBI, 74 R, 474 AB, 150 H, 13 2B, 10 3B, 38 K, 32 BB, 38-15 SB, .757 OPS Heinrich Kahle, 1B, Cincinnati - Kahle hit .345 (10 for 29) with 5 RBI in September. Except for a miserable July, he had the best season of his career. Final: .314, 1 HR, 29 RBI, 20 R, 175 AB, 55 H, 8 2B, 3 3B, 14 K, 16 BB, 1-1 SB, .781 OPS... He set career highs in hits, HR, RBI, runs, AVG, OBP, SLG and OPS. Campbell Ditty, CF, New York (N) - Ditty struggled again in September, hitting just .143 (5 for 35). Final: .234, 1 HR, 16 RBI, 22 R, 278 AB, 65 H, 10 2B, 1 3B, 33 K, 14 BB, 2-0 SB, .565 OPS... He set career highs in games, AB, H, 2B, runs and K's. Dummy Netsky, SP, New York (N) - Dummy was 2-1 with a 2.29 ERA and a shutout in 6 September starts. He seems to have taken off in the NL, and his final stats were decent, considering his lousy start. Final: 12-15, 4.33 ERA, 35 GS, 241 IP, 256 H, 116 ER, 105 BB, 75 K, 5 CG, 3 SHO, 1.50 WHIP... He set career highs in starts, wins, IP, H, ER, BB, K's, CG and SHO. Last edited by Matt from TN; 01-31-2005 at 10:35 AM.