The PABA: Rewriting the Baseball Encyclopedia

goroyals · 01-13-2004, 05:22 PM

Hello! Thanks for reading the tale of the Professional American Baseball Association. The PABA is an alternate history league. The first season will be 1871, and I'll be using real players. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to post.

HAS GREED RUINED OUR PASTIME?
New Profeesional Base Ball Association to Start

In Cincinnati eight entrepreneurs meet and agreed upon the formation of a profeesional base ball association. Inspired by the barnstorming success of the Cincinnati Reds, players have decided to sell their efforts. It seems to this writer that greed has grabbed hold of yet another American institution. What is the world coming to when men are paid $2,000 to play a game? Alas, there may be hope. To earn their keep players must abide by a set of guidelines that prohibit such acts as throwing games, fighting, and consuming alcohol while playing.

The first season will see eight clubs take the field. They will represent two "leagues." Each club will play a thirty game schedule, at the conclusion of which, the two teams who lead their leagues will meet in a best two-out of-three "World Series."

goroyals · 01-13-2004, 05:32 PM

PROFESSIONAL BASE BALL CLUBS ANNOUCED

The clubs and leagues for the 1871 season:

National League
Brooklyn Atlantics
Buffalo Bison
Cincinnati Red Legs
New York Nationals

American League
Boston Red Stockings
Chicago White Stockings
Louisville Grays
Philadelphia Quakers

goroyals · 01-13-2004, 05:57 PM

The Base Ball Tymes
Volume I, Issue I

With the formation of the new base ball league, the Professional American Baseball Association, this rag-tag lot of pastime "fanatics" has decided to form this peroidical. In our pages you will find scores, statistics, and articles writen by our expert (we use the term lightly) writers. With every issue, we mean to immerse you in the splendor of base ball.

PABA: Important Facts, Tidbits, and Other Useful Information

As the first ever PABA season approaches, here is a list of items that every crank needs to know.

Teams play a 30 game league schedule
The elite players in each league will be rewarded.

Best Batter- Most Valuable Player Award (MVP).
Best Pitcher- Pitcher of the Year Award.
Top 1st Year Player- Outstanding Newcomer Award.
Top fielder at each position- Fielder of the Year Award

The league will start with an intial draft, and will hold a draft each winter for new players.
Teams will have the ability to mantain rights to a player while he is playing in another "minor" league.

metsgeek · 01-14-2004, 12:21 PM

Looks like a good beginning. I'll be watching this thread closely.

goroyals · 01-14-2004, 05:36 PM

Round 1 :

Cincinnati pick: 3B Levi Meyerle
Philadelphia pick: 2B Ross Barnes
Buffalo pick: C Cal Mcvey
Louisville pick: 2B Jimmy Wood
New York pick: P Rynie Wolters
Chicago pick: P George Zettlein
Boston pick: P Al Spalding
Brooklyn pick: CF Steve King

Round 2 :

Brooklyn pick: P Dick Mcbride
Boston pick: CF Fred Treacey
Chicago pick: 1B Lip Pike
New York pick: C Doug Allison
Louisville pick: P Bill Stearns
Buffalo pick: P Cherokee Fisher
Philadelphia pick: P Al Pratt
Cincinnati pick: P Asa Brainard

Round 3 :

Cincinnati pick: SS Dickie Flowers
Philadelphia pick: C Fergy Malone
Buffalo pick: 3B Fred Waterman
Louisville pick: 3B Cap Anson
New York pick: CF Dave Eggler
Chicago pick: C Deacon White
Boston pick: 2B Al Reach
Brooklyn pick: 1B Joe Start

goroyals · 01-14-2004, 05:39 PM

Round 4 :

Brooklyn pick: P Bobby Mathews
Boston pick: P John Mcmullin
Chicago pick: RF Count Sensenderfer
New York pick: LF Gat Stires
Louisville pick: 2B Bill Craver
Buffalo pick: 1B Clipper Flynn
Philadelphia pick: 3B Ezra Sutton
Cincinnati pick: SS Davy Force

Round 5 :

Cincinnati pick: CF Ned Cuthbert
Philadelphia pick: SS John Radcliff
Buffalo pick: RF Fred Cone
Louisville pick: LF John Glenn
New York pick: 2B Andy Leonard
Chicago pick: SS Pony Sager
Boston pick: RF George Hall
Brooklyn pick: CF Dave Birdsall

Look for a season preview edition of the Base Ball Tymes tommorow or Friday...

HolyCow98 · 01-14-2004, 06:26 PM

I will too, I've been craving more historical threads as of late....

And your off to good start...keep em coming...

goroyals · 01-16-2004, 05:58 PM

The Base Ball Tymes, Volume I, Isuue II

Season Preview 1871

American League (Listed in predicted order of finish)

Boston Red Stockings

The Stockings from Beantown are lead by their pitcher, Mr. Albert Spalding. Mr. Spalding is only 20 years of age and looks to command a bright future. At the plate the Red Stockings have 2B Albert Reach and CF Fred Treacey. This is a club to be reckoned with.

Louisville Grays

The Grays may have one of the leagues top line-ups, but their success may hinge on 18 year old P Bill Stearns. Stearns is a young right hander from Washington. The Grays used their second round pick on him so we think this lad may be one to watch.

Philadelphia Quakers

This team will place fear in opposing pitchers. With players Ross Barnes and Fergy Malone on the line-up card, the Quakers will score runs, but like the Grays, pitching may be the key to a Quaker pennant.

Chicago White Stockings

The Windy City Stockings have a bright future with men like P Zettlein, 1B Pike, and C White. They could compete but a lack of offense may do them in.

...

goroyals · 01-17-2004, 09:06 AM

National League (Listed in predicted order of finish)

Cincinnati Red Legs

The Red Legs are a strong club lead by first overall pick Levi Meyerle. "Long Levi" is one of many stars who should lead the Red Legs to a winning season.

New York Nationals

The Nationals of New York are anything but a sure thing. While most cranks have them for a losing year, we say not so. While their roster may not have a lot of stars, we think that with good contribution from everyone they will suprise. Pitcher Rynie Wolters is the team's big star.

Brooklyn Atlantics

This club is a pitchers nightmare! The Atlantics picked up many a skilled batsman in the draft. Yet, like several AL teams, their season may ride on the pitching staff. Dick McBride and 19 year old Bobby Mathews could make or break the Atlantic's year.

Buffalo Bison

As the draft unfolded base ball men in all parts wondered what the Bison were thinking when they selected four rightfielders. Perhaps they should have focused on distributing the talent more evenly.

goroyals · 01-17-2004, 09:08 AM

I'm running some tests and finishing up things like logos/stadiums right now. Look for the season to get underway this weekend.

Carlton · 01-17-2004, 06:59 PM

Very nice thus far, I would love to have a 19th century dynasty report hit 10 pages for once GR...I will be reading intently

goroyals · 01-20-2004, 08:15 PM

[B]The Base Ball Tymes, Volume I, Issue III, July 1871[\B]

Half-way through the first ever professional season, we here at the BBT have been amazed! Incredible acts of skill have made this an enjoyable time.

June Players of the Month

Batters:

AL- [B]Lip Pike[\B]- .475, 3, 21

NL- Andy Leonard- .394, 1, 12

Pitchers:

AL- George Zettlein- 9-4, 2.05

NL- Rynie Wolters- 9-4, 2.52

June Standings

American League Standings

American League

Team W L PCT GB
Chicago 9 4 .692 -

Louisville 7 6 .538 2.0

Boston 5 8 .385 4.0

Philadelphia 5 8 .385 4.0

National League Standings

National League

Team W L PCT GB
New York 9 4 .692 -

Buffalo 8 5 .615 1.0

Cincinnati 6 7 .462 3.0

Brooklyn 3 10 .231 6.0

...

goroyals · 01-20-2004, 08:26 PM

Team Spotlight: Chicago White Stockings (9-4)

For the first ever team spotlight we have choosen the club that has the PABA's finest record. With players like Lip Pike leading the way the Stockings are championship contenders.

CF Pony Sager- .241, 0, 8

SS John Bass- .302, 0, 8

1B Lip Pike- .475, 3, 21

C Deacon White- .482, 0, 11

RF Count Sensenderfer- .393, 1, 12

3B Charlie Smith- .327, 1, 16

2B Warren White- .224, 0, 10

LF Pete Donnelly- .056, 0, 3

P George Zettlein- 9-4, 2.05

goroyals · 01-20-2004, 08:28 PM

Um, guys what is the best way to line up stuff?

Carlton- 10 or Bust!!!

goroyals · 01-24-2004, 02:12 PM

The Base Ball Tymes, Volume I, Issue III

1871 World Series Preview- Chicago White Stockings vs. New York Nationals

The 1871 regular season has drawn to a close. The time has come for the first ever World Series!

Chicago
The Stockings were led all season by their first-sacker, Lip Pike. Pike (.428, 9, 41) was helped on offense by Count Sensenderfer (.392, 2, 37) and Deacon White (.387, 0, 23). George Zettlein finished 20-10.

New York
Rynie Wolters proved to be the life-blood of the Gotham club this season. Wolters (19-11, 2.99) proved time and time again that this team would not be stopped. He didn't do it alone however, with Andy Leonard (.382, 1, 24) and Bob "Death to Flying Things" Ferguson (.357, 1, 31) contributing as the main offense threats.

Our Choice: We like the Stockings in three.

goroyals · 01-24-2004, 02:15 PM

Dang! Was I wrong about Chicago or what?! They made me eat my words...

goroyals · 01-26-2004, 05:26 PM

New York Shocks Chicago!!!

White Stockings cranks leaving Union Grounds were not in a delightful mood. Their club fell 21-4 to the Gotham team of the National League. The Nationals were lead by "Death to Flying Things" Ferguson who had three hits and two runs. Rynie Wolters had a nice outing, and he was assisted by a superb Nationals defense who didn't miss a ball all afternoon. Lip Pike went 4 for 4 and was Chicago's lone bright spot. Tommorow the Stockings face a do-or-die game.

Consult the boxed score for further results.

goroyals · 01-30-2004, 08:14 PM

Don't think the PABA is dead, I'm just having some problems with the file. As soon as it's fixed things will return to normal.

01-13-2004, 05:22 PM	#1
goroyals All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 930	The PABA: Rewriting the Baseball Encyclopedia Hello! Thanks for reading the tale of the Professional American Baseball Association. The PABA is an alternate history league. The first season will be 1871, and I'll be using real players. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to post. HAS GREED RUINED OUR PASTIME? New Profeesional Base Ball Association to Start In Cincinnati eight entrepreneurs meet and agreed upon the formation of a profeesional base ball association. Inspired by the barnstorming success of the Cincinnati Reds, players have decided to sell their efforts. It seems to this writer that greed has grabbed hold of yet another American institution. What is the world coming to when men are paid $2,000 to play a game? Alas, there may be hope. To earn their keep players must abide by a set of guidelines that prohibit such acts as throwing games, fighting, and consuming alcohol while playing. The first season will see eight clubs take the field. They will represent two "leagues." Each club will play a thirty game schedule, at the conclusion of which, the two teams who lead their leagues will meet in a best two-out of-three "World Series." Last edited by goroyals; 01-13-2004 at 05:25 PM.

01-13-2004, 05:32 PM	#2
goroyals All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 930	The Teams PROFESSIONAL BASE BALL CLUBS ANNOUCED The clubs and leagues for the 1871 season: National League Brooklyn Atlantics Buffalo Bison Cincinnati Red Legs New York Nationals American League Boston Red Stockings Chicago White Stockings Louisville Grays Philadelphia Quakers

01-13-2004, 05:57 PM	#3
goroyals All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 930	The Tymes, VI, Issue I The Base Ball Tymes Volume I, Issue I With the formation of the new base ball league, the Professional American Baseball Association, this rag-tag lot of pastime "fanatics" has decided to form this peroidical. In our pages you will find scores, statistics, and articles writen by our expert (we use the term lightly) writers. With every issue, we mean to immerse you in the splendor of base ball. PABA: Important Facts, Tidbits, and Other Useful Information As the first ever PABA season approaches, here is a list of items that every crank needs to know. Teams play a 30 game league schedule The elite players in each league will be rewarded. Best Batter- Most Valuable Player Award (MVP). Best Pitcher- Pitcher of the Year Award. Top 1st Year Player- Outstanding Newcomer Award. Top fielder at each position- Fielder of the Year Award The league will start with an intial draft, and will hold a draft each winter for new players. Teams will have the ability to mantain rights to a player while he is playing in another "minor" league.

01-14-2004, 12:21 PM	#4
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	Looks like a good beginning. I'll be watching this thread closely. __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

01-14-2004, 05:36 PM	#5
goroyals All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 930	Rounds 1-3 Round 1 : Cincinnati pick: 3B Levi Meyerle Philadelphia pick: 2B Ross Barnes Buffalo pick: C Cal Mcvey Louisville pick: 2B Jimmy Wood New York pick: P Rynie Wolters Chicago pick: P George Zettlein Boston pick: P Al Spalding Brooklyn pick: CF Steve King Round 2 : Brooklyn pick: P Dick Mcbride Boston pick: CF Fred Treacey Chicago pick: 1B Lip Pike New York pick: C Doug Allison Louisville pick: P Bill Stearns Buffalo pick: P Cherokee Fisher Philadelphia pick: P Al Pratt Cincinnati pick: P Asa Brainard Round 3 : Cincinnati pick: SS Dickie Flowers Philadelphia pick: C Fergy Malone Buffalo pick: 3B Fred Waterman Louisville pick: 3B Cap Anson New York pick: CF Dave Eggler Chicago pick: C Deacon White Boston pick: 2B Al Reach Brooklyn pick: 1B Joe Start

01-14-2004, 05:39 PM	#6
goroyals All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 930	Rounds 4-5 Round 4 : Brooklyn pick: P Bobby Mathews Boston pick: P John Mcmullin Chicago pick: RF Count Sensenderfer New York pick: LF Gat Stires Louisville pick: 2B Bill Craver Buffalo pick: 1B Clipper Flynn Philadelphia pick: 3B Ezra Sutton Cincinnati pick: SS Davy Force Round 5 : Cincinnati pick: CF Ned Cuthbert Philadelphia pick: SS John Radcliff Buffalo pick: RF Fred Cone Louisville pick: LF John Glenn New York pick: 2B Andy Leonard Chicago pick: SS Pony Sager Boston pick: RF George Hall Brooklyn pick: CF Dave Birdsall Look for a season preview edition of the Base Ball Tymes tommorow or Friday...

01-14-2004, 06:26 PM	#7
HolyCow98 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 2,735	I will too, I've been craving more historical threads as of late.... And your off to good start...keep em coming... __________________ NPBL Enjoying its 60th season Georgia GM

01-16-2004, 05:58 PM	#8
goroyals All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 930	The Tymes, VI, Issue II The Base Ball Tymes, Volume I, Isuue II Season Preview 1871 American League (Listed in predicted order of finish) Boston Red Stockings The Stockings from Beantown are lead by their pitcher, Mr. Albert Spalding. Mr. Spalding is only 20 years of age and looks to command a bright future. At the plate the Red Stockings have 2B Albert Reach and CF Fred Treacey. This is a club to be reckoned with. Louisville Grays The Grays may have one of the leagues top line-ups, but their success may hinge on 18 year old P Bill Stearns. Stearns is a young right hander from Washington. The Grays used their second round pick on him so we think this lad may be one to watch. Philadelphia Quakers This team will place fear in opposing pitchers. With players Ross Barnes and Fergy Malone on the line-up card, the Quakers will score runs, but like the Grays, pitching may be the key to a Quaker pennant. Chicago White Stockings The Windy City Stockings have a bright future with men like P Zettlein, 1B Pike, and C White. They could compete but a lack of offense may do them in. ... Last edited by goroyals; 01-16-2004 at 06:03 PM.

01-17-2004, 09:06 AM	#9
goroyals All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 930	Preview Continued National League (Listed in predicted order of finish) Cincinnati Red Legs The Red Legs are a strong club lead by first overall pick Levi Meyerle. "Long Levi" is one of many stars who should lead the Red Legs to a winning season. New York Nationals The Nationals of New York are anything but a sure thing. While most cranks have them for a losing year, we say not so. While their roster may not have a lot of stars, we think that with good contribution from everyone they will suprise. Pitcher Rynie Wolters is the team's big star. Brooklyn Atlantics This club is a pitchers nightmare! The Atlantics picked up many a skilled batsman in the draft. Yet, like several AL teams, their season may ride on the pitching staff. Dick McBride and 19 year old Bobby Mathews could make or break the Atlantic's year. Buffalo Bison As the draft unfolded base ball men in all parts wondered what the Bison were thinking when they selected four rightfielders. Perhaps they should have focused on distributing the talent more evenly. Last edited by goroyals; 01-17-2004 at 09:09 AM.

01-17-2004, 09:08 AM	#10
goroyals All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 930	I'm running some tests and finishing up things like logos/stadiums right now. Look for the season to get underway this weekend.

01-17-2004, 06:59 PM	#11
Carlton Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,765	Very nice thus far, I would love to have a 19th century dynasty report hit 10 pages for once GR...I will be reading intently __________________ "I am at that stage of my life where I keep myself out of arguments. I am 100% self sufficient spiritually, emotionally & financially. Even if you say 1+1=5, you are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. Enjoy!"

01-20-2004, 08:15 PM	#12
goroyals All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 930	The Tymes, VI, Issue III [B]The Base Ball Tymes, Volume I, Issue III, July 1871[\B] Half-way through the first ever professional season, we here at the BBT have been amazed! Incredible acts of skill have made this an enjoyable time. June Players of the Month Batters: AL- [B]Lip Pike[\B]- .475, 3, 21 NL- Andy Leonard- .394, 1, 12 Pitchers: AL- George Zettlein- 9-4, 2.05 NL- Rynie Wolters- 9-4, 2.52 June Standings American League Standings American League Team W L PCT GB Chicago 9 4 .692 - Louisville 7 6 .538 2.0 Boston 5 8 .385 4.0 Philadelphia 5 8 .385 4.0 National League Standings National League Team W L PCT GB New York 9 4 .692 - Buffalo 8 5 .615 1.0 Cincinnati 6 7 .462 3.0 Brooklyn 3 10 .231 6.0 ... Last edited by goroyals; 01-20-2004 at 08:30 PM.

01-20-2004, 08:26 PM	#13
goroyals All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 930	Team Spotlight: Chicago White Stockings (9-4) For the first ever team spotlight we have choosen the club that has the PABA's finest record. With players like Lip Pike leading the way the Stockings are championship contenders. CF Pony Sager- .241, 0, 8 SS John Bass- .302, 0, 8 1B Lip Pike- .475, 3, 21 C Deacon White- .482, 0, 11 RF Count Sensenderfer- .393, 1, 12 3B Charlie Smith- .327, 1, 16 2B Warren White- .224, 0, 10 LF Pete Donnelly- .056, 0, 3 P George Zettlein- 9-4, 2.05

01-20-2004, 08:28 PM	#14
goroyals All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 930	Um, guys what is the best way to line up stuff? Carlton- 10 or Bust!!!

01-24-2004, 02:12 PM	#15
goroyals All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 930	The Tymes, VI, Issue III The Base Ball Tymes, Volume I, Issue III 1871 World Series Preview- Chicago White Stockings vs. New York Nationals The 1871 regular season has drawn to a close. The time has come for the first ever World Series! Chicago The Stockings were led all season by their first-sacker, Lip Pike. Pike (.428, 9, 41) was helped on offense by Count Sensenderfer (.392, 2, 37) and Deacon White (.387, 0, 23). George Zettlein finished 20-10. New York Rynie Wolters proved to be the life-blood of the Gotham club this season. Wolters (19-11, 2.99) proved time and time again that this team would not be stopped. He didn't do it alone however, with Andy Leonard (.382, 1, 24) and Bob "Death to Flying Things" Ferguson (.357, 1, 31) contributing as the main offense threats. Our Choice: We like the Stockings in three.

01-24-2004, 02:15 PM	#16
goroyals All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 930	Dang! Was I wrong about Chicago or what?! They made me eat my words...

01-26-2004, 05:26 PM	#17
goroyals All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 930	The World Series Wire- Game 1 New York Shocks Chicago!!! White Stockings cranks leaving Union Grounds were not in a delightful mood. Their club fell 21-4 to the Gotham team of the National League. The Nationals were lead by "Death to Flying Things" Ferguson who had three hits and two runs. Rynie Wolters had a nice outing, and he was assisted by a superb Nationals defense who didn't miss a ball all afternoon. Lip Pike went 4 for 4 and was Chicago's lone bright spot. Tommorow the Stockings face a do-or-die game. Consult the boxed score for further results.

01-30-2004, 08:14 PM	#18
goroyals All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 930	Don't think the PABA is dead, I'm just having some problems with the file. As soon as it's fixed things will return to normal.