Half of the season has been played and now it's time for the All-Star game! It's a game where the fans will get to see their favorite players compete on the same field together, a game where the players themselves become fans and all of baseball comes together to celebrate one of the great traditions of the game -- the Major Sim Baseball All-Star game. The Eastern League and the Western League will come together today to decide the title of the best league for this season.
Here are the talented stars on the Eastern League roster:
SP Steve Carlton (BAL)* - 12-3, 1.60 ERA, 151.2 IP, 1.13 WHIP, 7.1 K/9, 3.9 WAR
SP Dick Drago (NYT) - 9-8, 2.42 ERA, 133.2 IP, 1.01 WHIP, 5.0 K/9, 3.4 WAR
SP Jon Matlack (CHA) - 13-2, 2.05 ERA, 162.1 IP, 1.06 WHIP, 6.5 K/9, 3.9 WAR
SP Rudy May (NYT) - 11-4, 2.41 ERA, 138.1 IP, 1.27 WHIP, 6.4 K/9, 2.5 WAR
SP Sam McDowell (NYT) - 8-4, 2.18 ERA, 132.0 IP, 1.20 WHIP, 7.9 K/9, 3.0 WAR
SP Gaylord Perry (MIA) - 9-7, 2.43 ERA, 159.1 IP, 1.11 WHIP, 5.4 K/9, 3.6 WAR
SP Luis Tiant (CHA) - 11-5, 2.36 ERA, 137.1 IP, 1.15 WHIP, 6.7 K/9, 2.9 WAR
CL Rollie Fingers (ATL)* - 6-5, 13 SV, 2.43 ERA, 63.0 IP, 1.03 WHIP, 8.3 K/9, 1.4 WAR
CL Bob Locker (BAL) - 4-0, 8 SV, 1.49 ERA, 42.1 IP, 1.02 WHIP, 5.7 K/9, 1.2 WAR
CL Ken Sanders (NAS) - 1-6, 17 SV, 1.66 ERA, 70.2 IP, 1.12 WHIP, 5.2 K/9, 0.6 WAR
C Joe Ferguson (NYT)* - .264/.371/.468, 250 AB, 13 HR, 153 wRC+, 3.9 WAR
C Ted Simmons (NAS) - .270/.317/.407, 307 AB, 6 HR, 2 SB, 120 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
C Duke Sims (CHA) - .262/.354/.425, 233 AB, 8 HR, 138 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
1B Lee May (NYT) - .258/.306/.461, 330 AB, 16 HR, 10 SB, 131 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
1B John Mayberry (NAS)* - .263/.355/.457, 315 AB, 16 HR, 1 SB, 142 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
1B George Scott (CHI) - .274/.315/.465, 329 AB, 15 HR, 6 SB, 135 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
2B Tito Fuentes (IND) - .280/.306/.409, 325 AB, 5 HR, 7 SB, 116 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
2B Wayne Garrett (BOS) - .237/.340/.349, 312 AB, 7 HR, 2 SB, 114 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
2B Joe Morgan (MIA)* - .240/.370/.378, 217 AB, 5 HR, 25 SB, 134 wRC+, 2.5 WAR (Injured)
3B Sal Bando (BAL) - .272/.360/.460, 324 AB, 13 HR, 2 SB, 152 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
3B Ken McMullen (CHI) - .295/.352/.407, 305 AB, 7 HR, 131 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
3B Bill Melton (CHA) - .252/.358/.390, 310 AB, 11 HR, 5 SB, 132 wRC+, 3.1 WAR
3B Ron Santo (ATL)* - .288/.362/.411, 326 AB, 8 HR, 4 SB, 138 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
SS Chris Speier (BAL)* - .227/.306/.302, 321 AB, 5 HR, 3 SB, 90 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
LF Joe Rudi (PHI) - .288/.335/.445, 337 AB, 7 HR, 4 SB, 136 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
LF Billy Williams (IND)* - .263/.326/.485, 334 AB, 18 HR, 2 SB, 143 wRC+, 3.9 WAR
CF Dusty Baker (IND)* - .329/.382/.563, 343 AB, 20 HR, 8 SB, 188 wRC+, 5.6 WAR
CF Al Oliver (NYT) - .329/.369/.559, 331 AB, 15 HR, 6 SB, 185 wRC+, 3.1 WAR
RF Al Kaline (NYT)* - .321/.389/.510, 302 AB, 14 HR, 11 SB, 175 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
RF Pete Rose (CHI) - .302/.392/.381, 318 AB, 2 HR, 4 SB, 138 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
RF Walt Williams (ATL) - .293/.339/.401, 304 AB, 7 HR, 12 SB, 119 wRC+, 3.4 WAR
And these are the gifted players for the Western League:
SP Vida Blue (DAL) - 10-6, 2.66 ERA, 162.2 IP, 1.08 WHIP, 7.2 K/9, 2.6 WAR
SP Tom Bradley (LAS) - 7-6, 2.36 ERA, 148.2 IP, 1.18 WHIP, 6.5 K/9, 2.3 WAR
SP Dock Ellis (SFS)* - 9-8, 3.33 ERA, 151.1 IP, 1.28 WHIP, 4.9 K/9, 3.4 WAR
SP Bob Gibson (DEN) - 11-8, 3.55 ERA, 154.2 IP, 1.29 WHIP, 6.7 K/9, 2.6 WAR
SP Don Gullett (HOU) - 11-5, 1.71 ERA, 147.2 IP, 0.93 WHIP, 5.5 K/9, 2.5 WAR
SP Roger Nelson (DAL) - 10-6, 2.12 ERA, 118.2 IP, 0.93 WHIP, 6.1 K/9, 2.8 WAR
SP Don Sutton (PHO) - 13-6, 2.30 ERA, 160.1 IP, 0.90 WHIP, 6.1 K/9, 3.1 WAR
RP Jim Brewer (SFS)* - 0-1, 2.33 ERA, 27.0 IP, 1.22 WHIP, 8.0 K/9, 0.5 WAR
RP Elias Sosa (SLC) - 3-3, 1.76 ERA, 51.0 IP, 0.98 WHIP, 8.3 K/9, 0.3 WAR
CL Terry Forster (PHO) - 3-3, 13 SV, 0.81 ERA, 55.2 IP, 1.13 WHIP, 7.6 K/9, 1.7 WAR
C Johnny Bench (HOU)* - .276/.332/.525, 301 AB, 19 HR, 3 SB, 158 wRC+, 4.5 WAR
C Thurman Munson (POR) - .295/.350/.431, 295 AB, 9 HR, 2 SB, 138 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
C Manny Sanguillen (PHO) - .282/.293/.377, 308 AB, 3 HR, 2 SB, 102 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
1B Nate Colbert (SFS)* - .254/.319/.509, 342 AB, 21 HR, 6 SB, 152 wRC+, 3.6 WAR
1B Willie Stargell (DAL) - .255/.333/.460, 326 AB, 16 HR, 142 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
2B Rod Carew (LVV)* - .292/.345/.379, 346 AB, 1 HR, 12 SB, 122 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
2B Davey Johnson (DAL) - .246/.340/.364, 280 AB, 6 HR, 2 SB, 117 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
3B Bob Bailey (DEN) - .270/.350/.502, 333 AB, 17 HR, 7 SB, 161 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
3B Darrell Evans (SLC) - .214/.368/.374, 281 AB, 11 HR, 3 SB, 123 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
3B Joe Torre (SEA)* - .290/.348/.454, 328 AB, 11 HR, 1 SB, 146 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
SS Dave Concepcion (LAS)* - .249/.306/.346, 269 AB, 5 HR, 9 SB, 98 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
LF Johnny Briggs (PHO) - .261/.343/.445, 299 AB, 14 HR, 5 SB, 141 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
LF Al Bumbry (SEA)* - .356/.436/.509, 334 AB, 7 HR, 22 SB, 187 wRC+, 4.4 WAR
LF Ken Singleton (LAS) - .288/.407/.426, 319 AB, 10 HR, 3 SB, 160 wRC+, 4.0 WAR
LF Cesar Tovar (DAL) - .294/.359/.399, 316 AB, 2 HR, 11 SB, 132 wRC+, 3.6 WAR
CF Cesar Cedeno (DEN) - .307/.366/.510, 335 AB, 13 HR, 22 SB, 165 wRC+, 4.3 WAR
CF Bobby Murcer (LVV)* - .322/.405/.591, 301 AB, 20 HR, 8 SB, 202 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
CF Billy North (PHO) - .286/.381/.364, 269 AB, 1 HR, 22 SB, 128 wRC+, 4.0 WAR
RF Ron Blomberg (SFS)* - .285/.342/.501, 337 AB, 18 HR, 2 SB, 157 wRC+, 1.9 WAR
RF Frank Robinson (SEA) - .244/.376/.441, 299 AB, 16 HR, 3 SB, 152 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
Here are the starting lineups:
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See the game recap on Sim Baseball Vision
The inaugural NimBLe All-Star Game at Chicago’s Wrigley Field was a tightly contested battle that delivered thrilling moments from start to finish. Both leagues showcased the depth of their talent, with pitchers dominating early before the bats came alive in the middle innings. The Eastern League struck first in the 2nd inning, as
Joe Ferguson’s sharp single and aggressive baserunning set the stage for
Chris Speier to bring in the game’s opening run. The Western League responded in the 3rd, with
Nate Colbert singling and scoring on
Dave Concepcion’s clutch groundball to tie the game at 1-1.
Momentum shifted to the Western League in the 4th inning when
Bobby Murcer launched a towering solo home run to right field, but the Eastern League fought back with a big inning in the bottom of the 3rd, highlighted by
Dusty Baker’s double and
Billy Williams’ scorching 2-run double that gave them a 3-1 lead. The game continued to ebb and flow, with the Western League pulling ahead 5-3 in the top of the 7th on an unlikely 2-run home run by pitcher
Terry Forster, stunning the crowd and energizing his team.
The Eastern League, however, refused to back down. In the bottom of the 7th,
Al Oliver crushed a 2-run home run to tie the game at 5-5, setting the stage for the game’s decisive moment in the 8th inning. After
Pete Rose singled to lead off,
Ted Simmons blasted a dramatic 2-run home run deep into the Chicago night, giving the Eastern League a 7-5 advantage. The Western League made one final push in the 9th, loading the bases and scoring a run on
Billy North’s walk, but
Sam McDowell closed the door, striking out
Johnny Briggs to secure the victory.
Key performances included
Ted Simmons’ game-winning homer,
Terry Forster’s shocking offensive contribution, and
Bobby Murcer’s steady production at the plate. The pitching staff for both teams delivered under pressure, with standout performances by
Gaylord Perry and
Rollie Fingers for the Eastern League and
Elias Sosa for the Western League. The defensive play of
Dave Concepcion and
Chris Speier added to the game’s intensity, as both shortstops converted critical outs. The final score, 7-6 in favor of the
Eastern League, marked an exciting beginning for Major Sim Baseball’s All-Star tradition, leaving fans eager for what’s to come.
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Included below are the final voting results for the
Eastern League All-Stars. The top vote getter at each position, as well as the top 3 starters and relievers, will be included on the final roster for each team. The top player,
Dusty Baker, received 1,005,580 votes.
CATCHER
1. Joe Ferguson, New York Titans: 833,497
2. Ted Simmons, Nashville Sound: 720,700
3. Carlton Fisk, Philadelphia Freedom: 711,854
FIRST BASE
1. John Mayberry, Nashville Sound: 856,239
2. George Scott, Chicago Blue Sox: 825,311
3. Tony Perez, Indianapolis Racers: 764,068
SECOND BASE
1. Joe Morgan, Miami Flamingos: 764,122
2. Wayne Garrett, Boston Corsairs: 705,569
3. Tito Fuentes, Indianapolis Racers: 656,357
THIRD BASE
1. Ron Santo, Atlanta Flames: 781,192
2. Bill Melton, Charlotte Monarchs: 766,254
3. Sal Bando, Baltimore Admirals: 725,322
SHORTSTOP
1. Chris Speier, Baltimore Admirals: 667,783
2. Bobby Grich, Charlotte Monarchs: 667,544
3. Mark Belanger, Miami Flamingos: 605,813
LEFT FIELD
1. Billy Williams, Indianapolis Racers: 915,459
2. Bob Watson, Chicago Blue Sox: 708,976
3. Roy White, New York Titans: 683,955
CENTER FIELD
1. Dusty Baker, Indianapolis Racers: 1,005,580
2. Al Oliver, New York Titans: 851,483
3. Willie Davis, Miami Flamingos: 712,606
RIGHT FIELD
1. Al Kaline, New York Titans: 912,815
2. Pete Rose, Chicago Blue Sox: 850,645
3. Reggie Smith, Baltimore Admirals: 739,390
STARTING PITCHER
1. Steve Carlton, Baltimore Admirals: 634,276
2. Gaylord Perry, Miami Flamingos: 568,454
3. Sam McDowell, New York Titans: 546,140
4. Gary Nolan, Chicago Blue Sox: 543,671
5. Jon Matlack, Charlotte Monarchs: 513,538
RELIEVER
1. Rollie Fingers, Atlanta Flames: 454,094
2. Bob Locker, Baltimore Admirals: 433,967
3. Ken Sanders, Nashville Sound: 382,954
4. Sparky Lyle, Philadelphia Freedom: 342,936
5. Tom Hall, Miami Flamingos: 336,898
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Included below are the final voting results for the
Western League All-Stars. The top vote getter at each position, as well as the top 3 starters and relievers, will be included on the final roster for each team. The top player,
Bobby Murcer, received 991,613 votes.
CATCHER
1. Johnny Bench, Houston Oilers: 861,039
2. Thurman Munson, Portland Pioneers: 802,081
3. Bill Freehan, Las Vegas Vipers: 704,766
FIRST BASE
1. Nate Colbert, San Francisco Seals: 866,803
2. Wes Parker, Seattle Cascades: 680,442
3. Willie Stargell, Dallas Wranglers: 674,724
SECOND BASE
1. Rod Carew, Las Vegas Vipers: 790,544
2. Ron Hunt, Houston Oilers: 741,020
3. Davey Johnson, Dallas Wranglers: 689,338
THIRD BASE
1. Joe Torre, Seattle Cascades: 907,111
2. Bob Bailey, Denver Gold: 782,056
3. Darrell Evans, Salt Lake City Yetis: 721,831
SHORTSTOP
1. Dave Concepcion, Los Angeles Stars: 642,078
2. Toby Harrah, Portland Pioneers: 620,950
3. Freddie Patek, Houston Oilers: 612,589
LEFT FIELD
1. Al Bumbry, Seattle Cascades: 805,742
2. Johnny Briggs, Phoenix Rattlers: 797,740
3. Hank Aaron, Portland Pioneers: 770,034
CENTER FIELD
1. Bobby Murcer, Las Vegas Vipers: 991,613
2. Cesar Cedeno, Denver Gold: 817,353
3. Willie Mays, San Francisco Seals: 733,995
RIGHT FIELD
1. Ron Blomberg, San Francisco Seals: 811,478
2. Roberto Clemente, Phoenix Rattlers: 744,841
3. Frank Robinson, Seattle Cascades: 738,631
STARTING PITCHER
1. Dock Ellis, San Francisco Seals: 294,109
2. Bob Gibson, Denver Gold: 290,773
3. Vida Blue, Dallas Wranglers: 289,202
4. Tom Bradley, Los Angeles Stars: 236,758
5. Wayne Twitchell, Phoenix Rattlers: 235,755
RELIEVER
1. Jim Brewer, San Francisco Seals: 201,429
2. Terry Forster, Phoenix Rattlers: 166,349
3. Ramon Hernandez, Denver Gold: 147,475
4. Joe Grzenda, Dallas Wranglers: 136,538
5. Tom Dukes, Las Vegas Vipers: 127,721
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All-Star
Nashville Sound's catcher
Ted Simmons had a night to remember.
Not only did he take the field with the game's best players, he was also a huge factor in the 7-6 Eastern League victory over the Western League All-Stars.
"We had a meeting before the game, and I was struck by the talent in the room. Old stars, young stars, it's a game I'll never forget," Simmons said. "I talked to a few of my friends from back home, and they told me to go out and win the game for them. I'm sure they'll be thrilled."
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