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PrinceofKirkland · 05-14-2019, 05:02 PM

Tied for 1st- Salt Lake City Cannons (49-33)

No one really expected them to be here, but here they are. Three months into the inaugural season of the NFBA, the Salt Lake City Cannons are in first place. Tied with Seattle at 49-33, the Cannons hold the tie breaker and game seven of the Championship would be held at The Captain’s Deck. The Cannons have scored 345 runs and allowed 354. Their Pythagorean record is 40-42. However, their incredible 16-4 record in one run games has carried them to the top of the standings.

The offence is young and exciting, tied for 3rd with the Gulls in runs scored. At only 20-years-old, Nelson “Slick” Frank (.382/.439/.522, 4 HR, 50 RBI) has proved himself to be one of the best contact hitters in the game, leading the league in average, hits (121) and doubles (26). 22-year-old Jorge Morales (.270/.331/.466, 13 HR, 43 RBI) sits behind him in the lineup. Third Baseman Jason Savage (.274/.346/.396, 10 HR, 38 RBI) and 26-years-old catcher Pat Carter (.241/.321/.453, 13 HR, 36 RBI) provides great offence from the hot corner and from behind the plate. The rest of the line up is solidly nondescript, getting the job done, but not really standing out.

Its when you examine the pitching that the Cannon’s success makes less sense. All five rotation pieces are right handers. Andre Walton (12-2, 3.28 ERA, 77 K, 47 BB) leads the league in wins and has had a solid season. Artie Woods (11-2, 3.24 ERA, 91 K, 40 BB) is not far behind in wins and has also been serviceable. The joke among Cannons fans is when either took the mound, they would say “Time to get A W” in reference to their initials. After that the quality drops. Domingo Gutierrez (5-8, 4.87 ERA, 115 K, 41 BB) has not lived up to his ace potential and the other two starts Miles and Garcia have been really bad. While the rotation isn’t a dumpster fire, per se, it certainly does not have the look of a championship team.

Someone has to win those one run games. And that person is yet another amazingly talented closer in his mid-twenties! Mike Wilson (23 SV, 0.93 ERA, 38.2 IP) is probably the best of them all. He has carried the Cannons to their fantastic record in one run games and most pundits agree that without Wilson the Cannons would not be where they are. The rest of the bullpen is just ok, ranking 5th in the league in ERA.

The Cannons are a fascinating first place time. Some call them lucky. Some call them gritty. The only way to know for sure if they are as good as their record is to finish out the season.

05-14-2019, 05:02 PM	#9
PrinceofKirkland Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 21	Tied for 1st- Salt Lake City Cannons (49-33) No one really expected them to be here, but here they are. Three months into the inaugural season of the NFBA, the Salt Lake City Cannons are in first place. Tied with Seattle at 49-33, the Cannons hold the tie breaker and game seven of the Championship would be held at The Captain’s Deck. The Cannons have scored 345 runs and allowed 354. Their Pythagorean record is 40-42. However, their incredible 16-4 record in one run games has carried them to the top of the standings. The offence is young and exciting, tied for 3rd with the Gulls in runs scored. At only 20-years-old, Nelson “Slick” Frank (.382/.439/.522, 4 HR, 50 RBI) has proved himself to be one of the best contact hitters in the game, leading the league in average, hits (121) and doubles (26). 22-year-old Jorge Morales (.270/.331/.466, 13 HR, 43 RBI) sits behind him in the lineup. Third Baseman Jason Savage (.274/.346/.396, 10 HR, 38 RBI) and 26-years-old catcher Pat Carter (.241/.321/.453, 13 HR, 36 RBI) provides great offence from the hot corner and from behind the plate. The rest of the line up is solidly nondescript, getting the job done, but not really standing out. Its when you examine the pitching that the Cannon’s success makes less sense. All five rotation pieces are right handers. Andre Walton (12-2, 3.28 ERA, 77 K, 47 BB) leads the league in wins and has had a solid season. Artie Woods (11-2, 3.24 ERA, 91 K, 40 BB) is not far behind in wins and has also been serviceable. The joke among Cannons fans is when either took the mound, they would say “Time to get A W” in reference to their initials. After that the quality drops. Domingo Gutierrez (5-8, 4.87 ERA, 115 K, 41 BB) has not lived up to his ace potential and the other two starts Miles and Garcia have been really bad. While the rotation isn’t a dumpster fire, per se, it certainly does not have the look of a championship team. Someone has to win those one run games. And that person is yet another amazingly talented closer in his mid-twenties! Mike Wilson (23 SV, 0.93 ERA, 38.2 IP) is probably the best of them all. He has carried the Cannons to their fantastic record in one run games and most pundits agree that without Wilson the Cannons would not be where they are. The rest of the bullpen is just ok, ranking 5th in the league in ERA. The Cannons are a fascinating first place time. Some call them lucky. Some call them gritty. The only way to know for sure if they are as good as their record is to finish out the season.