Fallout 4's Commonwealth Baseball Organization - Page 179

ayaghmour2 · 05-20-2024, 10:42 AM

Looks like the Rad Sox aren't going to go quietly. In the CBO windows can close quickly, but nice to see them off to a hot start. Still can't believe they missed the postseason last year

OrangeP47 · 05-20-2024, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ayaghmour2

Looks like the Rad Sox aren't going to go quietly. In the CBO windows can close quickly, but nice to see them off to a hot start. Still can't believe they missed the postseason last year

Yeah, after the post before last, I was about to reverse my stance and say maybe the Red Rockets do have it in them, but looking at that side of the field I'm thinking if I was to make an early prediction, it'd be the Rad Sox at the end of the road this year. I think I'd like that, so I'll pencil it in as what I'm pulling for, but I'll stop short of making a prediction. When the playoff gets here we'll see who among our favorites, old and new, is in the running too.

StLee · 05-21-2024, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ayaghmour2

Looks like the Rad Sox aren't going to go quietly. In the CBO windows can close quickly, but nice to see them off to a hot start. Still can't believe they missed the postseason last year

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Originally Posted by OrangeP47

Yeah, after the post before last, I was about to reverse my stance and say maybe the Red Rockets do have it in them, but looking at that side of the field I'm thinking if I was to make an early prediction, it'd be the Rad Sox at the end of the road this year. I think I'd like that, so I'll pencil it in as what I'm pulling for, but I'll stop short of making a prediction. When the playoff gets here we'll see who among our favorites, old and new, is in the running too.

Well, well, well. Oberland had an early statement to make about that!

StLee · 05-21-2024, 12:22 PM

BNN Weekly Report

News from the CBO, Minors, College, and Youth Leagues

by Nat Wright-Kawolski

31 May 2309

CBO Analysis

Now that we are 1/3 of the way through the 2309 season, we can see the patterns that will probably shape the second half of the season. We are approaching the next two months where contenders begin to try to trade for those last few pieces for a championship run. With 42 games down, each association has exactly six teams above .500, with three total teams at .500 still in contention to make a run. The only true surprise in the CBO is Easy Town, last place in the Brotherhood League at 15-27, just three games above the CBO's worst record shared by three teams.

Here are the current team power rankings for Commonwealth Baseball Organization:

Teams (Total Points, Tendency):
1) Oberland T-51s (152.9, +) - The T-51s propelled themselves to the CBO's best record with a 10-game winning streak including a huge Railroad League series win. Oberland swept Jamaica Plain, Vault 81, the Red Rockets again, and then Roxbury to take control in the RL.
2) Starlight Killers (127.3, +) - The Killers still have the NCA's top record and maintain a three-game lead in the Institute League after going 7-3 the past two weeks. Starlight split at Easy Town, swept Concord, split with the Assaultrons again, and then swept the Chemists at Sunshine Tidings.
3) Nordhagen Beach Party Boys (126.7, +) - The Party Boys had reasons to party the past two weeks, going 9-1 to take a two-game lead in the Brotherhood League. The Boys swept the Chemists, swept Nahant, split with Bunker Hill, and then swept the Trons.
4) University Point Deathclaws (122.7, ++) - The Deathclaws are another team surging right now, going 8-2 in their last 10 to take a five-game lead in the Minutemen League. The Claws split at the Rad Sox, swept Quincy, swept Diamond City, and then won two at the Gunners.
5) Egret Ninjas (114.4, +) - Despite not being in 2nd place, the Ninjas are 5th in the Power Rankings with a 6-4 mark in their last 10. Egret swept Spectacle Island, won two over the Swatters, split with Goodneghbor, and then won one at Diamond City.
6) Roxbury Rad Sox (111.7, --)
7) Bunker Hill 75ers (111.4, -)
8) County Crossing Bloodbugs (110.1, o)
9) Sunshine Tidings Chemists (103.9, +)
10) The Slog Ghouls (97.3, ++)
11) Spectacle Island Reapers (95.3, +)
12) Vault 81 Dwellers (92.0, ++)
13) Jamaica Plain Red Rockets (91.3, --)
14) Nahant Celtics (91.0, o)
15) Salem Witch Hats (89.0, --)
16) Atom Cats (76.1, -)
17) Quincy Gunners (72.1, o)
18) Goodneighbor Hancocks (65.3, +)
19) Diamond City Swatters (61.3, o)
20) Fort Hagen Silver Shroud (60.6, -)
21) Easy Town Assaultrons (54.3, o)
22) Concord Radstags (49.4, +)
23) Lexington Synths (49.4, +)
24) FHE Yao Guai (40.4, -)

Brotherhood League

There is a bit of distance in the BL now with Nordhagen Beach and County Crossing battling for 1st while The Slog, Nahant, and Salem battle for 3rd and a possible wildcard spot in the early going.

The Witch Hats are not winning anything like they did a season ago when they seemed to play above their heads during the regular season. Salem is 5th in runs scored (203) and runs allowed (174). There is still a lot to like throughout the roster, including good early seasons by 1B Needham Tickler (.365/15/31), 2B Michael Hoopring (.302/11/26), and RF Brian DeLong (.305/11/24). On the mound, SP Jaa Thirtysix (5-2, 3.31) has been the most productive starter, while rookie P Pokey Chatman (2-0, 0.99, 27.1 IP) may be ready to move into a starting role.

Institute League

Starlight has a slight edge over both Bunker Hill and Sunshine Tidings and a big edge over Fort Hagen, Concord, and Lexington. The 75ers are just a season removed from their championship, but they still look the part that they can compete again. The Chemists need to play better to move out of the 5th spot.

For the Killers, they have never won the IL, though they have reached the playoffs seven times. They have had leads in the league multiple times, including one season where they were the CBO's best team in the first half of the season, and the worst team in the second half to miss the playoffs. This season, Starlight appears to be well put together, including having the top-scoring offense (231 runs) and the 3rd-best mark in runs allowed (160). On offense, a lot of the success is due to 1B Oren Gep (.320/14/48), LF Glenn Higinbotham (.324/12/20), and RF Hurr Lee Reyes (.365/8/31). Pitching records look better than ERA in most cases, but ace SP Digger Vadim (8-1, 2.74) is in early contention for the Vim! Pitcher Award, while CL Sam Molina (13 SV, 1.74) is in contention for the Fallon's Reliever Award.

Minutemen League

University Point has the CBO's largest lead at five games. While Spectacle Island and Jamaica Plain are in playoff contention, the ML is likely to get only two teams in with a strong RL. Quincy, Atom, and Goodneighbor are almost out of the running altogether unless any of them get hot.

For the Deathclaws, they are again one of the top offenses while needing high-scoring games to win. The Claws are 1st in runs scored (251) and 7th in runs allowed (189). Of course, elite hitter 1B Barker Cocoa (.445/19/53), who leads the CBO in 14 of 24 offensive categories and ranks second in two other categories, is having a career season in the first 1/3 of the season. University Point does have some injury concerns, though, including LF Chris Hirshfield (.265/15/53) and RF Tomas Jones (.350/11/37).

Railroad League

Oberland made a statement that it is here to stay atop the RL, including a convincing sweep of Roxbury this past weekend. The T-51s now hold a four-game lead over Roxbury with a five-game lead over Egret.

The Ninjas may or may not stay in contention, but their overall numbers look good, ranking 3rd in runs scored (224) and 1st in runs allowed (155). All four starters have helped in having the best Starters ERA (3.17): Tup Mallory (5-2, 3.39), Max Grove (5-4, 3.01), Admiral Kelm (9-2, 2.80), and Hrye Caje (3-3, 3.58).

CBO Standings

CBO Players of the Week

May 24 - This week he took his hitting to another level. That's why Jumper Hayes of the Nordhagen Beach Party Boys was named the North Charles Association Player of the Week.

For the week the 29-year-old second baseman batted .579 (11-for-19) with 3 home runs, 4 runs and 7 RBIs.

This year Hayes has hit 4 home runs and posted a .282 batting average.

The top batter in the South Charles Association last week was Ben Pettinato, who batted .450 and towered above everybody with a 5-game hitting barrage.

During the week Pettinato banged out a .450 batting average (9-for-20), 3 home runs, 7 RBI and scored 4 runs.

Today the Quincy third baseman received the SCA Player of the Week Award.

So far this season Pettinato is batting .289 with 8 home runs, 29 RBIs and 22 runs scored. He has 44 hits in 152 at-bats, 11 walks and a .341 OBP. Pettinato has played in 37 games.

May 31 - His solid numbers speak for themselves. That's why Dusty Brownell of the Sunshine Tidings Chemists was named the North Charles Association Player of the Week.

For the week Brownell batted .421 (8-for-19) with 3 home runs and 4 RBIs.

A look at his season totals shows Brownell with 16 home runs, .304 BA, .402 OBP, 29 RBIs and 34 runs scored.

It's always a thrill for fans of the team and students of the game alike when a superstar in the making shows what he's got. Missile Crews, the Goodneighbor Hancocks 20-year-old center fielder, put himself in the spotlight last week making him the clear-cut choice for South Charles Association Player of the Week honors.

He ripped 10 hits in 21 at-bats, compiling a .476 average with 4 home runs and 7 RBIs.

This season Crews has delivered 60 hits in 163 at-bats for a .368 average with 11 home runs. He is getting on base at a .452 clip and his totals also include 29 RBIs and 37 runs scored. This year Crews has played in 42 games.

CBO Transactions

Monday, May 31st , 2309
University Point Deathclaws: Placed LF Chris Hirshfield on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 05/29/2309.
Spectacle Island Reapers: Placed SP Chris Teddybear on the 60-day injured list.
Spectacle Island Reapers: Signed RP Devon Fromknecht.

Sunday, May 30th , 2309
Goodneighbor Hancocks: Signed SP Mike Germanfrench.

Saturday, May 29th , 2309
Nahant Celtics: Activated SP Doug Creep from the injured list.
The Goodneighbor Hancocks traded 32-year old LHP Dustin Hebert to the County Crossing Bloodbugs, getting 19-year old minor league 2B Avrusa Sarethi in return.

Friday, May 28th , 2309
The Slog Ghouls: Fired Pitching Coach Rick Twocaps. They hired Dragnet Dorhout to replace him.

Wednesday, May 26th , 2309
University Point Deathclaws: Placed RF Tomas Jones on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 05/23/2309.
Starlight Killers: Activated CF Willy Mazehaze from the restricted list.

Tuesday, May 25th , 2309
Roxbury Rad Sox: Signed SS Mark Ullrich.

Monday, May 24th , 2309
University Point Deathclaws: Activated RP Dave Kovalenko from the injured list.
University Point Deathclaws: Sent RP Dave Kovalenko to Triple A Graygarden for injury rehab.
Starlight Killers: Activated SP Whokill Poole from the restricted list.
The Roxbury Rad Sox traded 18-year old minor league RHP Sluggo Pyne, 19-year old minor league C Fabian Pope, 19-year old minor league RHP Astro Nomey, 22-year old minor league SS Squirt Hall, and 19-year old minor league LHP Volkihar Master to the FHE Yao Guai, getting 29-year old RHP Aaron Demps in return.

Saturday, May 22nd , 2309
Lexington Synths: LF Gee Force returns from his rehab assignment.
Fort Hagen Silver Shroud: Activated 3B Well Done Dungan from the restricted list.
Bunker Hill 75ers: The 75ers are looking to sell the Triggermen team name to rename their GBRL franchise.

Friday, May 21st , 2309
Oberland T-51s: Activated SS Stormin Normin MacDonald from the injured list.

Thursday, May 20th , 2309
FHE Yao Guai: Activated SS Paul Warwick from the injured list.
FHE Yao Guai: Sent SS Paul Warwick to Triple A Watertown for injury rehab.
Nordhagen Beach Party Boys: Signed C John Rubbleman.
Nordhagen Beach Party Boys: Signed C Mitch Avakian.

Wednesday, May 19th , 2309
County Crossing Bloodbugs: Placed SP College Luckyman on the 60-day injured list.
Starlight Killers: Placed CF Willy Mazehaze on the restricted list.
Atom Cats: Placed C Deacon Gookin on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 05/18/2309.

Tuesday, May 18th , 2309
Quincy Gunners: Placed LF Hondo Ohnaka on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 05/15/2309.

StLee · 05-21-2024, 04:58 PM

BNN Report

News from the CBO, Minors, BCAC, and CYL

by Nat Wright-Kawolski

1 June 2309

June Super Post

CBO Players of the Month

Top Hitting Performance - The top hitting performance in the CBO came on May 7 when University Point's 1B Barker Cocoa went 3 for 3 with a double, two home runs, two walks, scored four runs, and drove in six against Goodneighbor.

Top Pitching Performance - SP Sheng Kawolski had the month's and the season's top pitching performance on May 29 when he held Egret to just two hits in 9.0 innings, walking one and striking out 12 in the Diamond City victory.

NCA Hitting - Dusty Brownell battered North Charles Association pitchers all May and wound up taking home the Batter of the Month Award.

"I've been around Commonwealth Baseball Organization long enough to know you really have to work hard day in and day out to be able to put up this kind of consistency," the 30-year-old Brownell told reporters. "I put in a lot of work, even on the days I might not take the field, and it's always nice when everything comes together for me like it did this last month."

In 22 games, Brownell hit .398 with 11 home runs, 22 RBIs and scored 21 runs.

So far this year Brownell has 16 home runs and a .304 batting average.

SCA Hitting - To survive in the bigs, you've got to be a scrapper like Barker Cocoa. It never pays to take a day off from the batting cages or to shrug off the advice of the hitting coach. It all paid off today as University Point's first baseman pinned down the South Charles Association Batter of the Month trophy today.

He hit .506 in May collecting 13 home runs, 34 RBIs and 31 runs scored.

In 42 games this season Cocoa has compiled a .445 batting average with 65 hits and 19 home runs. He has also scored 51 times and knocked in 53 runs.

NCA Pitcher - Capping off a whirlwind month in which he went 5-0 with a 2.09 ERA, Beachboy Nut was selected as May's North Charles Association Pitcher of the Month today. Reporters caught up with the elated Nordhagen Beach starter as he left the clubhouse.

"I know it's difficult for pitchers -- when you have a bad start or two, people start wondering if you've lost it. Then you ride stretches like this one for all you can. You find it easier to come to the park every day because know you're contributing to the club, not just waiting for your turn in the rotation to make up for your last start."

Beachboy Nut definitely contributed to the club. He had 5 starts, throwing 43 innings, striking out 29, and holding the opposition to a .219 average.

So far in 10 appearances this season, Nut has recorded 7 wins and sustained 1 loss. He has pitched 81 innings, yielded 62 hits, fanned 57 and has a 1.89 ERA.

SCA Pitcher - The best pitcher this past month in the South Charles Association was Admiral Kelm of the Egret Ninjas. He really razzle-dazzled league hitters, finishing May with a standout 5-1 record and 2.39 ERA.

The Ninjas hurler made 6 starts and surrendered 34 hits in 49 innings. He struck out 34 and walked 16.

Kelm has made 11 starts so far this year and put up a 9-2 won-lost record with a 2.80 ERA. In 86.2 innings he has allowed 65 hits, walked 38 and struck out 57.

NCA Rookie - Kilometers Davis is still a bit shy, but then, who could blame the newest North Charles Association Rookie of the Month honoree? He hasn't been around the league long enough to fully know the ropes yet, despite the fact that he's putting up veteran-like numbers.

In May the The Slog hitter tagged opposing pitching for a .284 average with 25 hits, 4 home runs and 16 RBIs.

Davis is presently hitting at a .346 pace with 14 home runs and 41 RBIs. He has played in 42 games and scored 31 times.

SCA Rookie - Steve Mirv's eyes seem to light up whenever he sees the baseball. The young Goodneighbor first baseman has been hitting everything in sight for the better part of a month.

In May he was voted the Rookie of the Month.

During the month he hit .240 with 3 doubles, no triples and 3 home runs. Mirv also scored 12 times and drove in 16 runs.

Mirv is currently hitting at a .243 pace with 6 home runs and 28 RBIs.

MML Analysis

Forty games into the season, and most teams have some semblance of life as their top players also hope for a call up to the CBO. Divisional leaders are Abernathy, Everett, Providence, and Warwick.

1B Justin Loki of Pleasant Lake (CC) had an outstanding game on May 12 against Natick. Loki was 4 for 6 with four home runs, four runs, and nine RBI. The four home runs and nine RBI ties him with four other players for the Massachusetts Minor League Record. On the season, Loki is batting .316 with 26 home runs and 53 RBI in 40 games.

SP Jake Campbell of the Foxborough Minutemen (Good) also had an outstanding performance on May 5 against Brookline. He threw a complete-game three-hitter, walking one and striking out 12 in the contest. Campbell is 2-3 on the year in five starts with a 4.09 ERA. He was drafted by the Hancocks in the 6th round of the 2301 draft.

MML Players of the Month

LL Hitter - Bo McBean of the Danvers Sonics recorded a .404 batting average in May. His hitting spree racked up the Legends League Batter of the Month award for his trophy case.

The Danvers shortstop battered opposing pitchers all month, accumulating 5 home runs, 19 RBIs and scoring 24 runs.

This season McBean has hit at a .360 clip with 28 RBIs, 8 home runs and 35 runs scored. He has played in 40 games.

SL Hitter - It was a successful month for Gee Force of Wellesley. He won the Stars League Best Batter Trophy for May.

Force batted .500, hit 8 home runs, drove in 20 runs, scored 22 times and compiled a .571 on-base percentage.

Looking at his season stats, Force has compiled a .500 batting average and a .571 on-base percentage, while hitting 8 home runs and driving in 20 runs.

LL Pitcher - When Cameron Wellman takes the hill, chances are good for a Abernathy victory. At least that's the way it was in May.

He excelled with a 5-0 mark and 4.19 ERA in 5 starts, tossed 38.2 innings, fanned 26 and held others clubs to a .253 average.

That's why the Adamantium star was honored today as the Pitcher of the Month by the Legends League.

Over the season Wellman has thrown 67 innings and dished out 49 strikeouts with a 7-3 mark and a 6.04 ERA.

SL Pitcher - The Pitcher of the Month Award has been announced and the Stars League winner is Sandwich hurler, Van Funky. For his standout performances in May he has been named the league's best pitcher.

During the month, Funky excelled with a 1.17 ERA and 3 wins and no losses. In 30.2 innings he struck out 24 and gave up 27 hits and 13 walks.

In the current season in 8 starts, Van Funky has a record of 5-1 with 48 strikeouts in 55.1 innings and a 2.93 ERA.

BMU Analysis

Teams have played 27 games, so leagues are still tight with 10 games equaling the largest deficit in any one league. League leaders are the Brockton Irish and Tenpines Bluff Manta Men; Mystic Pines Raybathers; Neponset Park Criticals; and Forest Grove Pugilists and CGP Demolition.

The top hitting performance in May was by Covenant's (V81) C Hax Kim. Kim went 3 for 5 with three home runs, a walk, three runs, and nine RBI on May 15 versus Outpost Zimonja. In 26 games, Kim, who was recently promoted to the MML's Everett Mutant Hounds, batted .333 with 13 home runs and 28 RBI.

The best pitching performance of both the month and season came just six days ago when Mike Sernandez of Taffington Boathouse (Egr ) pitched 9.0 inning, allowing one unearned run and four hits while walking four and striking out 13 in a 5-1 win over Covenant. He also went 1 for 2 in the game with a double, a walk, a sacrifice bunt, and two RBI. On the season, Sernandez is 3-2 with a 5.06 ERA in six starts.

BMU Players of the Month

CA Hitter - Shoe Kiesel may be much younger than other hitters in the Commonwealth Association, but he performed like a seasoned veteran in May to win the Batter of the Month award.

The 22-year-old Brockton first baseman hit .333 with 11 home runs, 22 RBIs and 22 runs scored.

MA Hitter - Weston DeGurlz has a lot going for him. The Hull right fielder just broke into the majors this year and now the Massachusetts Association has just picked him as its top hitter for May.

In 18 games last month this outstanding rookie batted .411 with 5 home runs, 20 RBIs and 19 runs scored.

CA Pitcher - May's premier pitcher was Pizza Castellanata of Mystic Pines Raybathers. He pulverized Commonwealth Association hitters all month long and picked up the Pitcher of the Month award. The Raybathers star hurler fashioned a 4-0 record en route to the honor.

He had 24 strikeouts in 32 innings and compiled a 2.81 ERA. Other clubs hit .244 against him.

MA Pitcher - When Waxer Lucatero takes the hill, he's a good bet to nail down the victory for the Neponset Park Criticals. At least that's the way it was in May.

He excelled with a 4-0 mark and 1.73 ERA in 5 starts. In 36.1 innings, he fanned 29 and walked 8.
That's why he was honored today as the Pitcher of the Month by the Massachusetts Association.

GBRL Analysis

The GBRL follows the same season schedule as the BMU, so they have also only played 27 games thus far. Current division leaders are the Lynn Woods Bloatflies, Nuka Express Chrono Cowboys, Park Street AntAgonizers, and Pioneer Park Hackers.

The top hitting performance tied the top performance score from April. On May 22, C Taron Malicos of Revere Beach (Nah) was 4 for 4 with a double, a home run, a walk, two runs, and six RBI in his team's 11-5 win over Parsons Asylum. Malicos is batting .179 on the season with two home runs and 15 RBI.

SP Hermaeus Mora of Breakheart Banks (ST) has the top pitching performance on May 1 with a complete-game two-hitter over Walden Pond. In the game, Mora walked two and struck out nine for the best pitching performance on the season. Mora is 3-4 with a 3.69 ERA in seven starts.

GBRL Players of the Month

NL Hitter - Not known for his offensive prowess, Mim Fist set the league afire in May and took home the North League Batter of the Month award.

The Med-Tek center fielder posted a steady .400 batting average, 4 home runs, 13 RBIs and 21 runs.

SL Hitter - For a rookie just breaking in, Eli Durus certainly put together a successful month. It was good enough to win the SL Batter of the Month award for May.

The 18-year-old left fielder for the Pioneer Park Hackers hit .344 with 10 home runs, 22 RBIs and 19 runs scored.

NL Pitcher - This month when the Corvega manager wrote the name "Bacon" on the lineup card, he was confident that he would get a good start out of him. Outing after outing in May Bolt Bacon took command and usually got the win.

He dominated with a 2-1 mark and 1.23 ERA in 4 starts, piling up 29.1 innings and 31 strikeouts and holding opposing teams to a .184 average.

For his superb performance Bacon was named the North League Pitcher of the Month by the baseball writers.

SL Pitcher - In May, when the name of Sean Greentop appeared on the Pioneer Park lineup card it was a virtual lock on a victory. He started 5 times and chalked up 5 wins and no losses. With those stats it was also a virtual lock that he would be named the South League Pitcher of the Month.

Greentop shackled opposing batters on 32 base hits and a .201 batting average. He rang up 46 strikeouts in 44 innings of work, surrendered 12 walks and fashioned a sparkling 2.45 ERA.

BCAC Analysis

As we approach the midway point of the second BCAC season, four teams seem to be in the race for division titles, though one division has two more teams who have lots of time to get back in it. Teams have played 40 of their scheduled 86 games. Division leaders are the Harvard Crimson with a two-game lead over Tufts in the North and a tie in the South between Commonwealth and Mass Bay.

RF Muss Keentard of Bunker Hill had the best-hitting performance in May. On May 21, Keentard went 3 for 4 with two home runs, three runs, and six RBI to lead the Globalists over CIT. Keentard is batting .339 with six home runs and 21 RBI on the season.

Frank Heart of Mass Bay had the best pitching performance in May on May 16 versus Northeastern. Heart pitched a complete game, allowing four hits, walking one, and striking out 16. He was only outpaced by teammate Freon McMahan's April top performance when McMahan broke his own BCAC record with 15 strikeouts. The previous record was 11. On the season, Heart is 5-3 with a 4.07 ERA for the Beacons, which are 1st in most pitching categories, including runs allowed (186).

BCAC Players of the Month

BCAC Hitter - The Boston Collegiate Athletic Conference has given Mix Higgins the Batter of the Month Award.

In May, the Commonwealth University first baseman starred with a .421 batting average, 7 home runs and 24 RBIs. Higgins also had 7 walks, posted a .482 on-base percentage and scored 18 times.

In his season totals Higgins has 9 home runs and a .411 batting average.

BCAC Pitcher - The Boston Collegiate Athletic Conference hitters didn't have a chance in May when the Harvard Crimson manager wrote "Babbage" on the lineup card. Outing after outing, Em Babbage held teams in check and usually got a win.

He excelled with a 6-0 mark and 3.23 ERA in 7 starts. The talented Crimson star pitched 53 innings, fanned 42 and held opposing teams to a .277 average.

For his superb mound work Babbage was named the BCAC Pitcher of the Month by the baseball writers.

This year in 12 starts, Babbage has recorded 7 wins and absorbed 1 loss. He has pitched 78 innings, allowed 94 hits, struck out 63 and has a 4.38 ERA.

CYL Analysis

There are only 11 games remaining on the season, so the playoff outlook has become much clearer. Only one team, Beantown, has clinched a playoff spot to go along with a Magic # of 2 for winning the Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Divisional leaders and records are:

Franklin - Needham Radstorm 38-24-2
Emerson - Beantown Sprouts 52-13
Fuller - South Charles Bank Moonies 43-19-2
Revere - Lynn Pier Gamers 37-26-1
Adams - Brown Bubblers 38-26-1
Alcott - Thompson Heights Earthlings 41-22-1
Morse - Taunton Giants 45-19
Attucks - Truro Hatchlings 37-25-2

LF Christopher Powerarm, Sr, North Charles Bank had the month's top performance on May 11 against Littleton. Powerarm was 4 for 4 with three home runs, four runs, and eight RBI. On the season, Powerarm is batting .244 with 11 home runs and 32 RBI.

On May 26, Sudbury SP/RP Flint Feraltracker had a memorable game in a victory over Danvers. In a 10-inning performance, Feraltracker threw a no-hitter, walking two and striking out nine in the 1-0, 10-inning victory. Feraltracker has started three games and made 20 appearances on the season for the Celebs, going 2-2 with a 3.48 ERA.

As a note, one day later, Sandwich's sophomore SP/RP Dosko Grasshopper also threw a no-hitter against Jamaica Plain in his only start on the season.

CYL Players of the Month

NR Hitter - Aaron Wright is not used to being associated with Batter of the Month-caliber players, but today the Beantown center fielder joined that select company when the North Region announced the results of May's voting.

Wright totaled 39 hits, 16 walks, 7 home runs, 23 RBIs and 24 runs scored last month to put together a .424 batting average and .509 on-base percentage.

Wright is hitting .335 for the season with 17 home runs, 52 RBIs and 46 runs scored. He has 82 hits in 245 at-bats and played in 65 games.

SR Hitter - At only 16 years of age, Cocky Collins could very well have many more months like this last one during his career.

That would be great news for fans of the Eastham Rads, as May was one to remember for the first baseman and he has captured the South Region Batter of the Month award.

On the month he hit .368 with 12 home runs, 26 RBIs and 19 runs scored.

For the year Collins is batting .276 with 18 home runs, 45 RBIs and 36 runs scored.

NR Pitcher - Alex Language dazzled opponents on his way to the North Region Pitcher of the Month award for May.

Posting a 6-0 record and a 0.53 ERA, the Beantown Sprouts starter held opposing hitters to a .144 batting average while striking out 59 in 50.2 innings and giving up 15 walks.

For the year Language has compiled a 14-0 record with a 1.38 ERA.

SR Pitcher - The hottest hurler in the South Region last month was Jazz Delgado of the Pawtucket Paw Sox. He caught the attention of everybody in the league with some eye-catching stats, good enough to win the SR Pitcher of the Month.

In May, Delgado starred with an impressive 5-0 record. In 6 starts he gave up 29 base hits and struck out 39 in 45 innings with a 1.00 ERA.

This year Delgado has a 10-2 record with a 2.01 ERA.

OrangeP47 · 05-21-2024, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by StLee

Well, well, well. Oberland had an early statement to make about that!

I was trying to ignore them in hopes they'd go away lol

StLee · 05-22-2024, 09:00 AM

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Nuka News Update

Reporting on the NWL, APL, NWLR, and BBL Leagues

by Evan Guy

1 June 2309

Victory, Dark Earn Early Leads

Some teams have played 24 games, and others have played 25. In the 90-game season, there is still a lot of season to go. Let us take a look at what is happening in the NWL, the minors, and the youth league as we move into the month of June.

In the NWL, both the Cave Crickets and Bloodworms have divisional leads early, with two teams--Wild and Quartz--struggling to win games.

Victory at 16-8 is 1st in the NWL with 147 runs scored and 7th in runs against (138). Many of their games come down to which teams hits more, which is usually the Cave Crickets. 2B Due Crymes (.462/1/12) leads the NWL in average, WAR, at-bats, hits, and triples. Other top hitters include 3B Jesse Saloum (.398/2/13), LF Edgar Virus (.396/4/19), and RF Mike Munchkin (.382/3/19).

Dark has been the opposite in their success, currently last in runs scored (97) but 2nd in runs allowed (88). While they do have one player batting over .400, LF Denn Verr (.406/1/11), the team is hitting only .297 overall. The most successful starting pitcher so far has been Bighair Harrington (4-0, 2.57) along with help from SPs Franklin William Kidd (2-1, 3.79) and Josh Reliford (2-1, 3.09) for the 2nd-best Starters ERA (3.59) in the league.

When Due Crymes stepped up to the plate in May he did it with confidence, and today he was honored with the Nuka World League Batter of the Month award.

The young Victory second baseman posted a .462 batting average with 1 home run, 12 RBIs and scored 26 runs. Crymes also worked pitchers for 2 walks to post a .471 on-base percentage.

The Nuka World League scribes have selected May's Pitcher of the Month and have awarded the honor to Steven Nebraska of Grape. He was outstanding on the hill last month and has the numbers to prove it -- a 4-2 record.

The Painted Ghouls star performer made 7 starts with a 1.86 ERA and surrendered 46 hits in 58 innings. He struck out 42 and walked 8.

Rich Texan earned May's Rookie of the Month honors in the Nuka World League for last month's performance. The boyish Orange shortstop might be wet behind the ears, but he's proving that he has what it takes to play at this level.

Texan hit .290 with 2 home runs, 7 RBIs and 10 runs scored this past month on his way to winning the award.

In the Amusement Park League, the Safari Adventure Gazelles and Dry Rock Gulch Convicts are the leaders.

Petit Frenchman put together a good May to earn the Amusement Park League Batter of the Month prize. A virtual unknown, he made the most of his chance to prove to Bradberton officials that he belongs on the big league roster.

The Disciples right fielder posted a .423 batting average with 12 home runs, 30 RBIs and 32 runs scored.

Urb Meyer doesn't think about his career all that much. He doesn't fixate on yesterday and he doesn't worry about next season -- he has learned to worry only about today.
That attitude, coupled with no saves in 6 relief appearances netted the 28-year-old reliever May's Amusement Park League Pitcher of the Month trophy earlier today.

The Nuka Town reliever pitched 23.1 innings, struck out 23 and walked 7 on the way to a 3-0 mark and a 1.54 ERA.

There are two divisional ties in the NWLRL. In the North Bradberton, the Nuka Jolly Elves and Wixon Cola Kings are both 17-12. In the South Bradberton, the Junkyard Space Cadets and Nuka Plant Electrics are knotted up at 15-14.

Hot-hitting first baseman Clyde Rawhide of the Electrics really pounded NWL Rookie League pitchers in May, winning the Batter of the Month award.

He hit .374 with 8 home runs, 27 RBIs, 19 runs scored and 15 walks to finish with a .462 on-base percentage.

May was a magical month for Cameron White of Red Rocket. He held the NWL Rookie League hitters spellbound, conjuring up a 3-1 mark and a 2.15 ERA.

White also chalked up 7 starts, 37.2 innings and 39 strikeouts.

For this outstanding performance he was rewarded with the Pitcher of the Month trophy.

There are just two weeks remaining in the Bradberton Boys League, now expanded to 16 teams. In the West Division, the Wixon Shovels have a one-game lead over both the Starport Nuka Hubologists and Mad Mulligan Travelers. In the East Division, the Holyoke Mech Dragons have a three-game over the Hadley Falls Reactors, which have won 10 straight.

Commodore Kaestner made his presence known as one of the best young stars in the Bradberton Boys League this past month.

The South Bradberton Tycoons left fielder shined through the month of May and has won the Batter of the Month award.

The 17-year-old hit .317 with 12 home runs, 29 RBIs and 25 runs scored.

Palevius Lex certainly found a groove in May. The King Cola starter posted 5 wins last month to easily claim the Bradberton Boys League Pitcher of the Month.

During the month Lex was 5-0 with a 0.50 ERA. He made 7 starts, tossed 36 innings and had 33 strikeouts.

Vim! View

Veracious, Vivacious, Vainglorious Vision of the Vim! Leagues

by Vikky Vail

1 June 2309

Eden Meadows, Far Harbor Control Divisions in Vim! League

After our first month of play, both the Eden Meadows Anglers and Far Harbor Ghoul Whales have gained early control of the Fog and Harbor divisions, respectively.

The Anglers, which have never won the Fog Division, thus never made the playoffs, are 1.5 games up on Dalton Farm. Eden Meadows is 4th in runs scored (119) and 2nd in runs allowed (110). Team leaders in hitting include 3B Hawk Callaway (.400/0/12), 1B Kaden Ellison (.400/1/9), and LF Gyro Olly (.290/5/20). Their top pitcher is ace SP Steady Mike Holmes (4-2, 2.91).

Far Harbor, the champions of the NWL's inaugural season in 2301 and four-time Harbor Division champions, lead by an impressive seven games over Acadia. First in both runs scored (156) and runs allowed (95), the 18-6 Ghoul Whales have dominated so far in 2309. Three top hitters are 2B Jarod Sebiess (.415/8/29), RF Oppo Rancisis (.370/4/16), and LF Putt Putt Moreno (.418/1/7).

Grand Hotel Atoms fans believe they've got a talented young star in Gladder Questseeker.

He did nothing to dissuade that notion in May, as he hit .398 with 11 home runs, 30 RBIs and 24 runs scored.

The end result was the first baseman being named the Vim! League Batter of the Month.

Steady Mike Holmes of the Eden Meadows Anglers outdistanced his peers on the mound this month. He fashioned a fine 4-2 won-lost mark and 2.91 ERA in 7 starts to get the Vim! League Pitcher of the Month honors.

Holmes had a very impressive May, finishing with 36 strikeouts in 58.2 innings and holding opposing hitters to a .284 average.

Eden Meadows's Dex Labb collected 29 hits to snare the Vim! League Rookie of the Month for May.

He batted .315 with 2 home runs, 6 RBIs and 18 runs scored.

The 20-year-old is barely old enough to shave, but he could definitely contend for Rookie of the Year if he keeps up this pace.

The MDIL divisions are led by the Nucleus Radchickens and Eagle's Cover Harpooners.

Even though he is a newcomer to Mount Desert Island League, Vince Eller put up some good numbers in May and earned the MDIL Batter of the Month award.

He was one of Oceanarium's offensive leaders with a .385 average in 23 games. He also racked up 18 home runs, 32 RBIs, and 22 runs scored.

The Mount Desert Island League Pitcher of the Month honor has been given to Jeff Crawler of Brooke's Head for a superlative month.

"I actually never wanted to be a pitcher," Crawler told reporters when asked who he credits for his pitching ability. "I was an outfielder until high school and on the third day of tryouts my coach came up and said, 'Son you couldn't hit a lick even if we put it on a tee for ya.' Well, that ticked me off, so I decided if I couldn't hit I wanted to make sure no one else could either and so here I am."

It all turned out for the best as the Brooke's Head starter notched a 4-1 record with a 2.63 ERA last month. He made 5 starts and struck out 29 in 41 innings.

In the Vim! Rookie League, the Vim Factory Pops and Huntress Island Ug-Qualtoths are division leaders.

Kitteredge's Purl Jamme had a productive May and topped it off by winning the Batter of the Month citation from the VIM! Rookie League.

The 19-year-old first baseman stood out at the plate with a .383 batting average, 9 home runs, 26 RBIs and 31 runs scored.

Clooky Liatti was firing on all cylinders in the month of May with 4 wins as he steamrolled all VIM! Rookie League opposition on his way to the Pitcher of the Month award.

During the month Liatti was 4-1 with a 4.05 ERA. He made 6 starts, tossed 33.1 innings and had 29 strikeouts.

The Maine Youth Leagues season is winding down. In the Mount Desert Island Four, the Beaver Creek Bowlers have a five-game lead. In the Great Diamond Island League, the Sunset Park Anglers and Echo Point Glowers are tied.

Cliff's Edge Wolves fans may just have witnessed a star player blossoming before their eyes in May.

Kyle Keitt put up a remarkable month at the age of 15 and has been named the Mount Desert Island Four Batter of the Month.

For the month, Keitt hit .264 with 7 home runs, 19 RBIs and 17 runs scored.

It's perhaps an award he'll win many more times through his career, as at age 17 Ziggy Zombiekiller has a lot of baseball ahead of him.

But for now the young Sunset Park Anglers star can enjoy the numbers he put up in May, which have garnered him the nod as the Great Diamond Island League Batter of the Month.

His breakout month featured a .286 average with 9 home runs, 30 RBIs and 16 runs scored.

In May, Hawk Dawson tore through the Mount Desert Island Four like a seasoned veteran -- quite impressive for a player only 16 years old.

The young Cliff's Edge starter posted a 4-0 mark and an ERA of 2.84 to earn the Pitcher of the Month award. In 44.1 innings he collected 52 strikeouts while limiting the opposition to a .205 average.

Fumblefoot Appling took a much-deserved turn in the spotlight earlier today as he accepted the Great Diamond Island League Pitcher of the Month award for May.

The 16-year-old Fort Knights starter is a relative newcomer to the league, but nonetheless racked up an impressive 3-1 won-lost record in 7 starts. This month he fanned 55 batters in 47.2 innings and compiled a 1.70 ERA.

StLee · 05-22-2024, 03:44 PM

BNN Weekly Report

News from the CBO, Minors, College, and Youth Leagues

by Nat Wright-Kawolski

14 June 2309

CBO Analysis

We have not hit the 50-game mark of the 2309 season, so our next update will be past the halfway point. One league flip-flopped the top two teams, while another league suddenly got a lot more interesting. The Railroad League is the league with the largest league leader amount: three games. This season is delivering. Let's take a look now at the new Power Rankings.

Here are the current team power rankings for Commonwealth Baseball Organization:

Teams (Total Points, Tendency):
1) County Crossing Bloodbugs (128.7, +) - Taking over the NCA's top record and tied for a CBO-best 9-1 mark in their last 10, the Bloodbugs premier at #1 this week. The Bugs swept Sunshine Tidings and The Slog, split with Starlight, and then swept Nordhagen Beach to take over 1st place after entering the series down by a game.
2) Oberland T-51s (123.6, -) - Still in possession of the CBO's top record, the T-51s fell a spot due to a 5-5 stretch. Oberland split with University Point, won two over Vault 81, got swept at Jamaica Plain, and then won two at FHE.
3) Egret Ninjas (117.2, +) - Now in 2nd place in the RL and in a tie for the CBO's third-best record, the Ninjas move up after going an RL-best 7-3 in their last 10. Egret swept the Red Rockets, won two over the Yao Guai, split at Quincy, and then won two at the Dwellers.
4) Starlight Killers (113.2, ++) - They lead the Institute League and jump up despite a 4-6 stretch in their last 10, but the Killers have been killing it this season. In the past two weeks, Starlight was swept by the Boys, won one at Concord, split with the Bugs, and then won two over Bunker Hill.
5) Roxbury Rad Sox (109.8, ++) - The Rad Sox are the third RL team in the Top 5 after going 5-5 in their last 10 to keep on pace with Oberland. The Sox were swept by the Gunners, won two over the Swatters, split with the Claws, and then won two at Diamond City.
6) Jamaica Plain Red Rockets (109.4, ++)
7) Nordhagen Beach Party Boys (106.8, --)
8) Bunker Hill 75ers (106.3, -)
9) Quincy Gunners (105.5, o)
10) University Point Deathclaws (101.3, --)
11) Spectacle Island Reapers (100.9, -)
12) Nahant Celtics (96.5, ++)
13) Salem Witch Hats (96.5, o)
14) The Slog Ghouls (92.5, o)
15) Sunshine Tidings Chemists (87.5, --)
16) Fort Hagen Silver Shroud (81.2, +)
17) Vault 81 Dwellers (80.1, --)
18) Diamond City Swatters (64.8, o)
19) Easy Town Assaultrons (62.8, +)
20) Atom Cats (60.2, +)
21) FHE Yao Guai (59.8, ++)
22) Goodneighbor Hancocks (56.3, --)
23) Concord Radstags (55.4, -)
24) Lexington Synths (43.9, -)

Brotherhood League

As mentioned, County Crossing took control with their home sweep of Nordhagen Beach. Both teams are currently a tier ahead of the next three teams all tied for third place at 27-25. Then there is Easy Town falling further and further back in the standings each update.

For the Bloodbugs, the statistical outputs suggest they are playing above their level: 7th in runs scored (247) and t-2nd in runs allowed (200). One concern has been injuries, but a healthy team could go all the way in the playoffs. The Bugs are currently without SP College Luckyman (4-3, 2.51) who is probably out for the season and 1B Zeldolph Violet (.231/0/4) who has been out for most of the season but could return by late July or early August.

Institute League

Starlight still controls this league, though Bunker Hill has made some progress. Sunshine Tidings has been hot and cold, and now the Chemists are in a four-way tie for the 5th playoff spot with three BL teams.

The 75ers, similar to the Bugs, have statistics that do not support their record. In their case, though, Bunker Hill should have a better record than they currently do with the 2nd-best scoring offense (271 runs) and the best scoring defense (199). All four starters--Jason Tonelli (5-6, 3.91), Max Thunderdome (7-3, 2.70), Corey Ware (3-3, 3.39), and Hangman Alley (4-1, 2.86)--have ERAs below 4.00 for the team with the Best Starters ERA (3.14). If they continue that production, the 75ers will be tough to beat down the stretch.

Minutemen League

University Point has gotten cold, including getting swept by Jamaica Plain last weekend. On the other hand, all of the Red Rockets, Spectacle Island, and Quincy are suddenly hot, making the ML a four-game difference between 1st and 4th place. Atom and Goodneighbor are both out of the mix.

Spectacle Island appeared to be falling out of the race, but now they are right back in contention. The Reapers are 6th in runs scored (260) and tied for 5th in runs allowed (235) but they do have the SCA's best Bullpen ERA (3.37). RP Ghost Kyudalson (3-0, 0.00) has certainly helped that ERA with some additional help from RP Gary Stallworth (0-2, 2.86). 1B Homestay Lovetap (.289/18/35) continues to bomb home runs, trailing only University Point's Barker Cocoa (23) and Jamaica Plain's Ken Debate (20) in the SCA.

Railroad League

Only one team, Egret, had a winning record the past two weeks, allowing the Ninjas to surpass Roxbury and trail Oberland by just three games, the largest league lead in the CBO. Vault 81 seems to have mailed in their prospects for a playoff run in 2309, trailing by 12 games for first place and eight for third place.

Like Bunker Hill, Oberland is looking to return to the Sole Survivor Series and may be the favorite to win it all. The T-51s are not dominating the association, though, currently 3rd in both runs scored (285) and runs allowed (223). RF Orcin Cardinal (.300/18/40) and SP Mesquite Williams (7-3, 2.71) continue to have impressive seasons, giving their team a boost.

CBO Standings

CBO Players of the Week

June 7 - Brian DeLong of the Witch Hats relied on a sharp eye and a quick bat to outpace all other North Charles Association hitters last week and collect the Player of the Week Award.

He hit .500 with 11 hits in 22 at-bats, 3 home runs and 9 RBIs.

In 47 games this season DeLong is batting .330 with 58 hits and 14 home runs. He has scored 25 runs and driven in 33.

Baywatch Fischler stepped up to the plate in a big way last week and today he took home the South Charles Association Player of the Week honors.

The Quincy right fielder ripped opposing pitchers for 12 hits in 24 at-bats and 3 home runs. He put together a sizzling .500 batting average as he knocked in 10 runs and scored 8 times.

This year Fischler is hitting .345, produced 35 RBIs and 11 home runs, scored 38 times and gotten on base at a .436 rate.

June 14 - 19-year-old Duff Fee sent shock waves through Commonwealth Baseball Organization last week with an eye-popping performance that brought him the North Charles Association Player of the Week Award.

A newcomer to the league, Fee made the establishment sit up and take notice, punishing opposing pitchers with a .565 average, 13 hits in 23 at-bats, 3 home runs and 6 runs batted in.

Where the Concord Radstags center fielder goes from here, only the baseball gods know for sure, but Fee certainly made his mark last week.

Thus far this year Fee is hitting .284 with 11 home runs, 28 RBIs and 25 runs scored.

Roxbury sports fans can't stop singing the praises of Donn Mattingley, who has been selected the South Charles Association Player of the Week.

Mattingley was in a comfort zone all week, finishing with a .474 average (9-for-19), 7 RBIs and 5 home runs.

This season Mattingley has banged out 68 hits in 207 at-bats for a .329 average with 15 home runs. He is getting on base at a .444 pace and his totals also include 34 RBIs and 45 runs scored.

CBO Transactions

Monday, June 14th , 2309
Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Signed free agent 1B Gutter Amputee to a minor league contract.
Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Released 1B Gutter Amputee.

Sunday, June 13th , 2309
FHE Yao Guai: Placed 2B Wookie Chewbacca on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/12/2309.

Saturday, June 12th , 2309
Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Released 1B Tarberry Malinowski.

Thursday, June 10th , 2309
Egret Ninjas: Placed RP Taco LaVergne on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/09/2309.
Sunshine Tidings Chemists: Placed SP Eugene Gym on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/09/2309.
Goodneighbor Hancocks: Revealed the logo designs for Third Rail Stadium in Goodneighbor with an expected move in date of the beginning of August. Their current stadium in South Boston has been renamed to Telegraph Hill Stadium.

Wednesday, June 9th , 2309
FHE Yao Guai: Released RP Kyle Robel.
Fort Hagen Silver Shroud: Released RP Jonnel Johns.

Tuesday, June 8th , 2309
Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Signed 1B Mercurial Swift.

Monday, June 7th , 2309
Goodneighbor Hancocks: Placed RP Pete Holster on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/06/2309.
Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Released RP Toady Oldhouse.
Easy Town Assaultrons: Signed free agent RP Mike Combbrush to a minor league contract.
Salem Witch Hats: Signed free agent 1B Gutter Amputee to a minor league contract.
Salem Witch Hats: Released 1B Gutter Amputee.

Saturday, June 5th , 2309
Atom Cats: Activated C Deacon Gookin from the injured list.

Friday, June 4th , 2309
Egret Ninjas: Placed SS Hopper Hayes on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/01/2309.
The Vault 81 Dwellers traded 20-year old minor league LF Alvin Treeshadow and 24-year old minor league 2B Tony Hasty to the Starlight Killers, getting 30-year old minor league LF Nate Eiland in return.

Thursday, June 3rd , 2309
Oberland T-51s: Placed RP Dave Pain on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/02/2309.

Tuesday, June 1st , 2309
Goodneighbor Hancocks: CF Ziggy Stardust returns from his rehab assignment.
FHE Yao Guai: Placed CL Baker Dozen on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 05/30/2309.

CYL Update

The regular season is wrapping up with a few playoff play-in games in the South Region before the playoffs officially begin with 12 teams per region. The top four seeds of each region are the divisional champions, meaning they get a bye in the first round of the playoffs. Here are the current seedings for the playoffs:

NR
1. Beantown Sprouts
2. Needham Radstorm
3. South Charles Bank Moonies
4. Beerthirty Sippers
5. Lexington Minuteboys
6. North Charles Bank Goonies
7. Boston Common Baby Bellies
8. Wellesley Brahmin
9. Worcester Crows
10. Diamond City Newsboys
11. Lynn Pier Gamers
12. Covenant Dandy Boys

SR
1. Taunton Giants
2. Thompson Heights Earthlings
3. Brown Bubblers
4. Harwich Fishheads
5. Wareham Comets
6. West Quincy Atomatoys
7. Dennis Menaces
8. Pawtucket Paw Sox
9. Jamaica Plain Treasures
10. South Beach Waves
11. Brockton Claws
12t. Andrew Station Southies, Freeplat Wicked Goods, and Weymouth Locksmiths*
Due to tiebreakers, Weymouth visits Freeplat today. The winner then faces Andrew Station on Tuesday for the final seed.

OrangeP47 · 05-22-2024, 07:58 PM

I feel like with this trend, I should start taking requests for jinxing teams. Railroad League is cursed.

StLee · 05-23-2024, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrangeP47

I feel like with this trend, I should start taking requests for jinxing teams. Railroad League is cursed.

Any desire to curse the teams that make it every year? You know me. I am the Parity God!

OrangeP47 · 05-23-2024, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StLee

Any desire to curse the teams that make it every year? You know me. I am the Parity God!

I don't know, I feel like if I cursed the Boys there'd be real bad blood haha, I think there might still be too much attachment there even though I was never as enthralled as the rest.

StLee · 05-23-2024, 07:41 PM

BNN Weekly Report

News from the CBO, Minors, College, and Youth Leagues

by Nat Wright-Kawolski

28 June 2309

CBO Analysis

We have surpassed the midway point of the 120-game season, and there are three teams with 40+ wins in the league and six with 40+ losses. If the playoffs would start today, these would be the seedings:

NCA
1. Starlight (wins tiebreaker due to a 3-1 series advantage over the Bugs)
2. County Crossing
3. Nordhagen Beach
4. Bunker Hill
5. Sunshine Tidings

SCA
1. Oberland
2. University Point
3. Roxbury
4. Jamaica Plain
5. Egret

Here are the current team power rankings for Commonwealth Baseball Organization:

Teams (Total Points, Tendency):
1) Oberland T-51s (136.7, o) - Now with a three-game lead for the CBO's top record, the T-51s take over the #1 spot this week with an 8-2 stretch. Oberland split at Quincy, swept FHE, split with Spectacle Island, and then swept Diamond City.
2) Starlight Killers (131.0, +) - The Killers are now tied for the NCA's top record after an 8-2 mark, including a current six-game winning streak. Starlight swept Easy Town, lost tow of three at Fort Hagen, swept the Assaultrons again, and then swept the Silver Shroud.
3) County Crossing Bloodbugs (125.0, -) - The Bloodbugs went 7-3, but they are now tied for the NCA's top record. The Bugs swept Sunshine Tidings, won two at Nordhagen Beach, split at Concord, and then won two of three over The Slog.
4) University Point Deathclaws (118.2, o) - Atop the Minutemen League and 8-2 in their last 10, the Deathclaws hold the SCA's 2nd-best record. University Point split with Roxbury, swept the Gunners, swept the Swatters, and won two at the Reapers.
5) Roxbury Rad Sox (116.3, +) - The Rad Sox complete the Top 5 after going 6-4 in their last 10 to give them the CBO's 5th-beast record. The Sox split with the Claws, won one versus Vault 81, split with Goodneighbor, and then swept the Dwellers.
6) Sunshine Tidings Chemists (106.7, ++)
7) Egret Ninjas (106.4, -)
8) Nordhagen Beach Party Boys (103.5, +)
9) Jamaica Plain Red Rockets (102.6, -)
10) Spectacle Island Reapers (96.8, o)
11) Bunker Hill 75ers (96.6, --)
12) Quincy Gunners (93.9, ++)
13) Salem Witch Hats (91.9, -)
14) Nahant Celtics (91.0, ++)
15) The Slog Ghouls (90.9, -)
16) Fort Hagen Silver Shroud (80.3, -)
17) Atom Cats (78.5, +)
18) Vault 81 Dwellers (76.3, -)
19) Goodneighbor Hancocks (60.9, +)
20) Easy Town Assaultrons (54.9, -)
21) Concord Radstags (53.2, ++)
22) Lexington Synths (51.2, o)
23) Diamond City Swatters (50.0, --)
24) FHE Yao Guai (48.2, -)

Brotherhood League

County Crossing has created some distance thanks to a 5-1 series advantage over Nordhagen Beach in the last few weeks. Meanwhile, The Slog, Salem, and Nahant are all clustered together hoping that they each could break out and work their way into a playoff spot.

For the Party Boys, we are wondering when the proverbial bubble will pop for them. CBO champions just two seasons ago, the Boys appear to be a team that should be on the downswing due to their aging roster. But they keep winning. Currently, though, Nordhagen Beach seems to be winning despite their statistical outputs. The Boys are 8th in runs scored (282) and 4th in runs allowed (251). Currently injured LF Young Goodman (.354/14/44) is the only player hitting above of .300 and only one of three with 10+ home runs: Jonathan Angelou (18) and Maxx Murtagh (12). That has led the Party Boys to call up prospect LF Gorgeous DiGiacomo to add a little pop to the batting lineup. On the mound, SP Beachboy Nut (10-2, 2.29) is almost always a sure win. For the other starters, though, they have struggled, with SP Ugio Church (5-4, 4.16) having the next-best ERA.

Institute League

With Bunker Hill getting swept by Sunshine Tidings, Starlight now has some distance in their IL lead and now the 75ers and Chemists are clustered. Fort Hagen is having respectable season, but they are not expected to compete.

With a 7-3 mark in their past 10, Sunshine Tidings seems to be getting hot and looking to turn around their 2309 season to be competitive again. They still need better statistical output, currently 5th in runs scored (306) and 8th in runs allowed (285). They are a pretty good power-hitting team, currently 3rd in home runs (97) with five players in double digits. 1B Dusty Brownell (.288/23/44) leads the team in home runs, and RF Baktu DaWell (.314/19/39) is the overall best hitter on the team. For pitchers, SP Mike Rubric (8-4, 3.27) has been much better than ace SP Eugene Gym (7-5, 4.78).

Minutemen League

University Point is leading in what may be the strongest league overall. Jamaica Plain, Spectacle Island, and Quincy all have the potential to be playoff teams.

The Red Rockets are in 2nd place and seem to be the team most likely to be ahead of the other teams outside of University Point in the end. The Rockets need to improve their offense, though, currently 7th in runs scored (296). LF Ken Debate (.327/25/60) has been most of their offense and is one of only two players--the other being CF Hid Matsumoto (.203/11/32)--with 10 home runs.

Railroad League

Oberland has a large lead at six games, and Roxbury and Egret are far ahead of the rest of the league. Vault 81 could be competitive in the second half of the season, but they had better start winning at a .700 or better clip to get there.

Despite getting pushed down by the T-51s, the Rad Sox are again a formidable team. They are 2nd in runs scored (343) and 4th in runs allowed (281). They are no longer a dominant pitching team, but ace Nuka Laloosh (8-4, 3.00) can dominate at any time. However, the rest of the starting staff has been pretty bad, with all three holding ERAs above 5.00.

CBO Standings

CBO Players of the Week

June 21 - The votes have been tallied and the winner of the North Charles Association Player of the Week has been named. It was awarded earlier today to Hurr Lee Reyes for his great week at the plate.

The Starlight right fielder took home the trophy by banging out 9 hits in 20 at-bats for a .450 batting average, driving in 9 runs and scoring 6 times.

So far this season Reyes is batting .386 with 11 home runs, 44 RBIs and 46 runs scored. He has 90 hits in 233 at-bats, 36 walks and a .467 OBP. Reyes has played in 57 games.

When it came to hitting the baseball, Austin Engill was in a class by himself in the South Charles Association this past week. Nobody did it better.

The outstanding shortstop for University Point tagged opposing pitchers for a .474 average and was voted the Player of the Week Award. Included in his stats were 9 hits in 19 at-bats, 4 homers, 7 runs scored and 11 RBIs.

This year Engill is batting .239 with 15 home runs and 48 RBIs.

June 28 - When it came to hitting the baseball, Oren Gep was in a class by himself in the North Charles Association this past week. Nobody did it better.

The outstanding first baseman for Starlight tagged opposing pitchers for a .450 average and was voted the Player of the Week Award. Included in his stats were 9 hits in 20 at-bats, 4 homers, 7 runs scored and 12 RBIs.

So far this year Gep has hit .313 with 22 home runs, 74 RBIs and 51 runs scored.

His hard work and hustle paid off this week. The hard-working and hard-playing Barker Cocoa was rewarded with the South Charles Association Player of the Week honors.

The scrappy University Point Deathclaws first baseman hit .562 while collecting 9 hits in 16 at-bats, 4 home runs and 10 RBIs.

So far this season Cocoa is batting .449 with 29 home runs.

CBO Transactions

Monday, June 28th , 2309
Nahant Celtics: Activated CF Grandson Quarles from the restricted list.
Nahant Celtics: Sent CF Grandson Quarles to Triple A Finch Farm for injury rehab.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed free agent RP Kornet Claire to a minor league contract.

Sunday, June 27th , 2309
Goodneighbor Hancocks: Placed CF Missile Crews on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/26/2309.
FHE Yao Guai: Released RP Joven Bambino.
Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Released RP Grumpy Tettleton.

Saturday, June 26th , 2309
Quincy Gunners: Activated LF Bob Bloodbug from the restricted list.
Nordhagen Beach Party Boys: Placed LF Young Goodman on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/25/2309.
Lexington Synths: Signed Manager Fourth Wall.

Friday, June 25th , 2309
Salem Witch Hats: Placed CL Justin Wilkerson on the restricted list.
Diamond City Swatters: Signed C Jadon Herring.
Lexington Synths: Fired General Manager Rich Szymanowski.
Lexington Synths: Fired Manager Wand Astounding.
Lexington Synths: Signed General Manager Kevin Badluck.

Thursday, June 24th , 2309
Bunker Hill 75ers: Placed CF Jig McGhee on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/23/2309.
Oberland T-51s: Activated RP Dave Pain from the injured list.
The Slog Ghouls: Placed RP Denaria Kee on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/23/2309.
The Diamond City Swatters traded 30-year old C Jason Watts to the Quincy Gunners, getting 19-year old minor league RF Naris Wicked in return.

Wednesday, June 23rd , 2309
University Point Deathclaws: SP Dave Kovalenko returns from his rehab assignment.
Nahant Celtics: Placed CF Grandson Quarles on the restricted list.
Salem Witch Hats: Considering uniform change for the 2310 season, plans to add a third color to the current black and white color scheme.
Sunshine Tidings Chemists: Placed SP Joey Dimes on the restricted list.

Tuesday, June 22nd , 2309
Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Released 1B Nickodemus Soothsayer.

Sunday, June 20th , 2309
University Point Deathclaws: Placed RP Willie Lule on the restricted list.
FHE Yao Guai: Activated 2B Wookie Chewbacca from the injured list.
Egret Ninjas: Placed SP Tup Mallory on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/19/2309.
Quincy Gunners: Placed LF Bob Bloodbug on the restricted list.
University Point Deathclaws: Signed SP Luke Driver.

Friday, June 18th , 2309
Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Signed 1B Tarberry Malinowski.

Thursday, June 17th , 2309
Goodneighbor Hancocks: Activated RP Pete Holster from the injured list.
Sunshine Tidings Chemists: Activated SP Eugene Gym from the injured list.
Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Signed 1B Dax Robledo.

Wednesday, June 16th , 2309
University Point Deathclaws: Activated LF Chris Hirshfield from the injured list.
Easy Town Assaultrons: Placed 3B Dog Prairie on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/13/2309.
Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Signed 1B Erik Johnsen.

Tuesday, June 15th , 2309
Salem Witch Hats: Signed free agent 1B Gutter Amputee to a minor league contract.
Salem Witch Hats: Released 1B Gutter Amputee.

StLee · 05-23-2024, 11:44 PM

BNN Report

News from the CBO, Minors, BCAC, and CYL

by Nat Wright-Kawolski

1 July 2309

July Super Post

CBO Players of the Month

Top Hitting Performance - Fourteen-year vet, Atom's 3B Shane Stabb, put out the top hitting performance in June. On June 8 against Diamond City, Stabb went 5 for 5 with a home run, a walk, five runs, and four RBI. The five runs scored tied an SCA record.

Top Pitching Performance - SP Beachboy Nut of Nordhagen Beach had the most outstanding pitching performance in June, throwing a complete-game four-hitter on June 8 against Sunshine Tidings. Nut walked one and struck out 12, matching Diamond City's Sheng Kawolski for the top strikeout performance in the 2309 season.

NCA Hitter - Brian DeLong may be much younger than other hitters in the North Charles Association, but he performed like a seasoned veteran in June to win the Batter of the Month award.

The 24-year-old Salem right fielder hit .457 with 10 home runs, 21 RBIs and 25 runs scored.

DeLong is hitting .357 this year with 21 home runs and 45 RBIs. He also has an OBP of .472, 50 walks and scored 46 times.

SCA Hitter - When guys like University Point's Barker Cocoa win Batter of the Month awards, it just makes you feel good. In a productive June, the longtime South Charles Association veteran toyed with opposing pitchers, collecting 34 hits in 77 at-bats.

The veteran first baseman hit for a .442 batting average and collected 11 home runs, 30 RBIs and 30 runs scored.

So far on the season Cocoa is hitting .444 with 30 home runs, 83 RBIs and 81 runs scored. He has 99 hits and played in 64 games.

NCA Pitcher - Whokill Poole of the Starlight Killers is the North Charles Association Pitcher of the Month. In June, he sparkled and shined on the mound with 5 wins and no losses in 5 starts.

Poole checked opposing batters on 38 base hits and a .244 batting average. He rang up 28 strikeouts in 42.1 innings of work, surrendered 5 walks and fashioned a 2.13 ERA.

Up to now Poole has recorded a record of 10-2. In 14 starts he has fanned 72 batters in 102.1 innings with a 3.25 ERA.

SCA Pitcher - The South Charles Association scribes have picked June's Pitcher of the Month and have given the trophy to Fosdyke Rochambeau of Quincy. He was devastating on the mound last month with a standout 5-0 mark.

The Gunners star hurler made 6 starts with a 3.18 ERA and surrendered 38 hits in 45.1 innings. He struck out 25 and walked 11.

Thus far this season, Rochambeau has tossed 116 innings in 16 starts, fanned 57 batters, walked 39 and put up a 3.65 ERA with 8 wins and 2 losses.

NCA Rookie - Freak Mouton is living a dream. Not only did he net the North Charles Association's Rookie of the Month Award today, but the 21-year-old has put together a string of starts that has everybody talking all the league.

In the month of June the Fort Hagen starter was 3-0 as he put up a 3.64 ERA. He also totaled 16 strikeouts in 29.2 innings, while holding opponents to a .287 average. Pretty good stats for a rookie.

Looking at his season stats, Mouton has won 6 and lost 5, collecting 55 strikeouts and 45 walks in 89 innings with a 4.65 ERA.

SCA Rookie - For the last month Clueless Gunsmith has done his best to prove he can be a big game pitcher for the Egret Ninjas. He was the best newcomer and picked up the South Charles Association Rookie of the Month trophy.

In June Gunsmith rang up a fine 2-0 record in 0 starts as he dominated league batters with an excellent 0.00 ERA. He worked 6 innings, collecting 5 strikeouts while walking 0.

This year Gunsmith has earned no saves, worked 12 innings, fanned 9 hitters and recorded a 3.00 ERA. He has also put up a 2-0 won-lost mark.

MML Analysis

With almost 2/3 of the season complete, the MML divisional races are not at all settled. The largest lead is one game, with the Ted Williams Division holding a three-way tie. Divisional leaders in the non-tied divisions are the Abernathy Adamantium, Everett Mutant Hounds, and Brookline Bandoliers. The tied division is among the Providence Warlocks, Worcester Cannons, and Wellesley Wanderers.

The Bandoliers' Danny Marker had the best-hitting performance in June. He had a 3 for 4 day on June 4 in a 19-1 win over Braintree. In that game, Marker hit two home runs, walked twice, scored five runs, and drove in five runs. Marker is batting .291 with 10 home runs and 38 RBI.

On June 27, Jeff Lienhard of Warwick had the month's and season's best pitching performance. In the Mirelurks' 11-0 win over Sandwich, Lienhard pitched a complete-game four-hit shutout, striking out 15 in the process. On the season, Lienhard is 6-4 with a 5.06 ERA in 16 starts.

MML Players of the Month

LL Hitter - It's perhaps an award he'll win many more times through his career, as at age 25 Jumping Jehoshaphat Cobb has a lot of baseball ahead of him.

But for now the young Lynn Fortune Finders star can enjoy the numbers he put up in June, which have garnered him the nod as the Legends League Batter of the Month.

His breakout month featured a .422 average with 8 home runs, 22 RBIs and 16 runs scored.

Currently Cobb has 14 home runs and a .301 batting average.

SL Hitter - When Mountainside Rockhand stepped up to the plate in June he did it with confidence, and today he was honored with the Stars League Batter of the Month award.

The young Braintree first baseman posted a .421 batting average with 6 home runs, 26 RBIs and scored 19 runs. Rockhand also worked pitchers for 13 walks to post a .486 on-base percentage.

In the 2309 season Rockhand is hitting .372 with 11 home runs.

LL Pitcher - The Danvers Sonics felt very secure when they sent Jeremy Wyckoff out to the hill last month. The 25-year-old starter went after Legends League hitters with a vengeance and earned June's Pitcher of the Month award.

He went 5-0 with a 1.09 ERA as he struck out 35 in 49.1 innings over 6 starts.

In 16 starts this year Wyckoff has recorded a 8-4 record and a 3.46 ERA.

SL Pitcher - The Worcester Cannons owe Justin Hodges a lot for his performance this past month. One of the league's most dominant starters in June, Hodges tore up the opposition with a fine 4-0 mark on his way to the Stars League Pitcher of the Month award.

"When you're pitching this well," analyzed Hodges, "it's a lot easier to come to the park. I don't judge my performance by the stats, I judge it -- the team judges it -- by the score of the game. I could say I'm tossing electric stuff right now and that would go over big. But if I toss that same stuff -- exact same pitch selection and location -- and they bang me around tomorrow, I was awful. That's the way baseball is."

It was Hodges who did the banging in June as he tossed up 36 strikeouts in 47 innings, holding opponents to a .247 average and posting a 2.68 ERA.

Hodges has a 5-0 season record so far. In 8 starts, he has fanned 46 batters in 61 innings with a 3.25 ERA.

BMU Analysis

The BMU just surpassed its midway point of the season. League leaders are the Brockton Irish; Mystic Pines Raybathers; Neponset Park Criticals; and Forest Grove Pugilists.

The top hitting performance in June was by Marlborough's Jaden Castle on June 11 against Marblehead. Castle was 3 for 4 with three home runs, two walks, four runs, and five RBI in the 17-7 victory. Castle is batting .310 with six home runs and 24 RBI in 44 games.

The best pitching performance of the month happened on June 8 when Spanky Sutherland of Woburn pitched a complete-game shutout of Marblehead. In the game, he allowed three hits and struck out eight. Sutherland is 5-2 with a 4.66 ERA in 12 starts.

BMU Players of the Month

CA Hitter - Zaire Inquisitor made his presence known as one of the best young stars in the Commonwealth Association this past month.

The Mystic Pines Raybathers left fielder shined through the month of June and has won the Batter of the Month award.

The 23-year-old hit .449 with 9 home runs, 21 RBIs and 27 runs scored.

This season Inquisitor is swinging the bat at a .431 rate with 62 hits in 144 at-bats. To date he has hit 11 home runs, scored 44 runs and driven in 32.

MA Hitter - Mayoral Shelter Tricentennials fans may just have witnessed a star player blossoming before their eyes in June.

Pooja Berrie put up a remarkable month at the age of 21 and has been named the Massachusetts Association Batter of the Month.

For the month, Berrie hit .486 with 7 home runs, 27 RBIs and 22 runs scored.

Berrie is currently hitting at a .356 pace with 12 home runs and 41 RBIs.

CA Pitcher - Spanky Sutherland is the latest Commonwealth Association Pitcher of the Month award winner. The Woburn starter shone on the hill repeatedly last month and finished June with a sparkling 4-0 record.

In 5 starts he tossed 33.2 innings, posted 23 strikeouts, and put up a 1.60 ERA.

Checking out his stats for the year, Sutherland has racked up 5 wins and 2 losses in 12 starts, posted a 4.66 ERA, and struck out 49 batters in 65.2 innings.

MA Pitcher - In June, the best pitcher in the Massachusetts Association was Willie Dustice, thanks to some sensational numbers coming out of the bullpen.

The Forest Grove relief ace compiled a 2-0 mark and an ERA of 2.45 in 11 innings with 9 strikeouts and 7 saves in 7 save opportunities.

This year Dustice has 20 relief appearances with 13 saves, 4-1 season record and a 1.61 ERA. He has hurled 22.1 innings, given up 15 hits, struck out 18 and walked 7. Opposing clubs have batted .195 against the Forest Grove reliever.

GBRL Analysis

Current division leaders at the halfway point are the Lynn Woods Bloatflies, Nuka Express Chrono Cowboys, Cabot House Triggermen and Park Street AntAgonizers in the Southeast Division, and Pioneer Park Hackers.

The top hitting performance blew away the other performances of the season. On June 11, Cabot House's Yanto Chase had a big day against Corvega in a 14-3 blowout. Chase was 4 for 5 with three home runs in three consecutive innings, a walk, four runs, and five RBI. Chase is a .277 hitter with 16 home runs and 31 RBI on the season in his professional debut after being taken in the 1st round of the 2308 Draft.

Nuka Express's SP Shaggy Doo was considered to have the best performance in June. Doo struck out 10, walked one, and allowed three hits in a complete-game shutout over Hyde Park on June 12.

GBRL Players of the Month

NL Hitter - For a rookie just breaking in, Whitebear Whittington certainly put together a successful month. It was good enough to win the NL Batter of the Month award for June.

The 18-year-old first baseman for the Lynn Woods Bloatflies hit .371 with 11 home runs, 24 RBIs and 19 runs scored.

This season Whittington is hitting .343 with 12 home runs.

SL Hitter - Eli Durus is not used to being associated with Batter of the Month-caliber players, but today the Pioneer Park left fielder joined that select company when the South League announced the results of June's voting.

Durus totaled 25 hits, 9 walks, 14 home runs, 28 RBIs and 19 runs scored last month to put together a .379 batting average and .456 on-base percentage.

Durus is currently hitting at a .353 pace with 26 home runs, 54 RBIs and has scored 45 times.

NL Pitcher - James Komor of the Lynn Woods Bloatflies strung a bunch of high quality starts together in June to earn the North League Pitcher of the Month trophy.

For the month he finished with a superlative 4 wins and no losses and a 3.06 ERA. The Lynn Woods star started 4 games, pitched 32.1 innings and struck out 33.

In 9 starts this season Komor has crafted a 7-2 record with a 3.53 ERA.

SL Pitcher - James Komor of the Lynn Woods Bloatflies strung a bunch of high quality starts together in June to earn the North League Pitcher of the Month trophy.

For the month he finished with a superlative 4 wins and no losses and a 3.06 ERA. The Lynn Woods star started 4 games, pitched 32.1 innings and struck out 33.

In 9 starts this season Komor has crafted a 7-2 record with a 3.53 ERA.

BCAC Analysis

There are 26 games remaining in the 2309 season for each team. With that many games remaining, there are still races but also the beginning of the end for others. At this point of the season, the Harvard Crimson leads the North Division by four games, while the South Division is a tie between the Commonwealth Terriers and Mass Bay Beacons.

C Stray Cat Whiskers of MBU had the top day so far this season, peppering Northeastern with hits through the game in the Beacons' 12-10 road win. In the game, Whiskers was 5 for 5 with two doubles, two home runs, with four runs and four RBI. Whiskers is batting .339 with three home runs and 36 RBI.

Tufts University's Cutter Redman has had some impressive pitching performances in the 2309 season, but his game against CIT on June 26 was the best. Redman pitched a no-hitter, just missing a perfect game by walking one batter. He struck out 11 in the game and completed the first no-hitter in BCAC history. On the season, Redman is 11-7 with a 3.98 ERA in 19 starts.

BCAC Players of the Month

BCAC Hitter - Boston College Eagles fans believe they've got a talented young star in Stoo Berko.

He did nothing to dissuade that notion in June, as he hit .368 with 8 home runs, 18 RBIs and 21 runs scored.

The end result was the left fielder being named the Boston Collegiate Athletic Conference Batter of the Month.

So far this year Berko is batting .309 with 16 home runs.

BCAC Pitcher - The best pitcher this past month in the Boston Collegiate Athletic Conference was Cutter Redman of the Tufts University Jumbos. He really razzle-dazzled league hitters, finishing June with a standout 4-2 record and 2.77 ERA.

The Jumbos hurler made 7 starts and surrendered 35 hits in 52 innings. He struck out 62 and walked 12.

To date Redman is 11-7 in 19 starts with a 3.98 ERA and has 142 strikeouts in 135.2 innings.

CYL Playoffs

The CYL season is down to just four teams: the Beantown Sprouts, South Charles Bank Moonies, Taunton Giants, and Brown Bubblers. The NR's #1 seed Sprouts swept both the Wellesley Brahmin and Covenant Dandy Boys to reach the Regional Finals. The NR's #2 seed Moonies also swept their way to the Regional Finals with series wins over the Diamond City Newsboys and the North Charles Bank Goonies. In the SR, the #1 seed Taunton Giants won each of its series two games to one: over the Jamaica Plain Treasures and the Harwich Fishheads. Brown is the #3 seed and got to the Regional Finals by sweeping the West Quincy Atomatoys and Thompson Heights Earthlings.

StLee · 05-24-2024, 10:56 AM

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Nuka News Update

Reporting on the NWL, APL, NWLR, and BBL Leagues

by Evan Guy

1 July 2309

Victory, Cherry on Top

The Victory Cave Crickets and Cherry Ghoulrillas are the current leaders in their divisions after the halfway point of the season. The Ghoulrillas, though, only have a one-game lead over Orange and two games over Dark in the South Bradberton Division.

At only 23 years of age, Mike Munchkin could very well have many more months like this last one during his career.

That would be great news for fans of the Victory Cave Crickets, as June was one to remember for the right fielder and he has captured the Nuka World League Batter of the Month award.

On the month he hit .474 with 1 home run, 10 RBIs and 26 runs scored.

During the current season Munchkin is batting at a .424 clip with 4 home runs and 29 RBIs. He has played in 48 games and scored 53 times.

There was little doubt around the Nuka World League that Allen Puckett would be awarded Pitcher of the Month honors for June. Today, they made it official, naming the 30-year-old Orange Tourists starter the latest honoree.

He thoroughly dominated the hitters who stood in against him, holding them to a .266 batting average while fashioning a 2.35 ERA in 5 starts. His record for the month was 5-0 in 38.1 innings of work.

This year Puckett has recorded a 8-1 mark. In 12 starts he has fanned 63 batters in 90.1 innings with a 2.49 ERA.

Orange's Rich Texan collected 31 hits to snare the Nuka World League Rookie of the Month for June.

He batted .352 with 1 home run, 8 RBIs and 10 runs scored.

The 21-year-old is barely old enough to shave, but he could definitely contend for Rookie of the Year if he keeps up this pace.

In this current campaign Texan is hitting at a .318 clip with 3 home runs and 15 RBIs.

In the Amusement Park League, the Safari Adventure Gazelles lead by three games in one division, while the Dry Rock Gulch Convicts and Grandchester Flying Ants are tied in the other division.

Jake Roth has a lot going for him. The Nuka Bottling Plant center fielder just broke into the majors this year and now the Amusement Park League has just picked him as its top hitter for June.

In 24 games last month this outstanding rookie batted .391 with 8 home runs, 23 RBIs and 21 runs scored.

This season Roth is batting .299 with 14 home runs. He has scored 36 runs and driven in 45.

The Amusement Park League announced the winner of the Pitcher of the Month Award. It went to bullpen ace Eric Jacobs of Nuka Bottling Plant for his outstanding work on the mound.

During the month, the Pack star stood out with no saves in no save opportunities, a 2.57 ERA and 5 wins and no losses. In 42 innings he struck out 37 and gave up 31 hits and 21 walks.

For the year, Jacobs has collected no saves in 6 relief appearances. He has also rung up 49 strikeouts and 32 walks in 54.1 innings while registering a 4.64 ERA and a 5-2 won-lost mark.

The NWLRL sees the Wixon Cola Kings with a one-game lead in one division and a tie between the Nuka Plant Electrics and Dunmore Ferris Wheels in the other division.

Not known for his offensive prowess, Ernie DaChicken set the league afire in June and took home the NWL Rookie League Batter of the Month award.

The Dunmore right fielder posted a steady .371 batting average, 12 home runs, 24 RBIs and 24 runs.

A look at his season totals shows DaChicken with 15 home runs, .325 BA, .433 OBP, 38 RBIs and 37 runs scored.

The Pitcher of the Month for June has been picked and the NWL Rookie League award went to Wixon hurler, Adrian Beercan.

During the month, Beercan was impressive with a 1.67 ERA and 4 wins and 1 loss. In 27 innings he struck out 33 and gave up 19 hits and 9 walks.

In 10 starts this season Beercan has registered a 4-2 record and a 3.14 ERA.

Finally, the Bradberton Boys League in its newly-expanded season saw the Wixon Shovels sweep the Holyoke Mech Dragons in the Bradberton Boys Series.

Shovels Sweep Bradberton Boys Series
The Wixon Shovels rolled over the Holyoke Mech Dragons 6-5 at Mystery Mansion Minor Park to easily win the 2309 Bradberton Boys Series crown.

Wixon won in a walk and swept the series from the Mech Dragons 2-0. It was their 1st championship title.

Winning manager Roger Fernandez praised his own club as well as the opposition, calling the Mech Dragons "a fine team."

"It wasn't as easy as it looked. We had to play good baseball to beat them," he said. "We always seemed to come up with the key hit at the right time and to make the plays on defense when we had to. That's how you win the Bradberton Boys Series."

The Shovels took first place in the West Division and rounded out the year with a 30-13 record.

All-Star Games

NWL

Brad Krol cemented his status as one of the best in the game with his performance tonight.

"It's an honor to even be invited to the game. To be rewarded as the MVP of the game is extra special," the South Bradberton Division star said after his great showing. "Just playing on the same diamond as some of these guys is a pure treat."

In the game itself, Brad Krol certainly wasn't the only great player out there, but he did enough in the South Bradberton Division's 9-2 win over the North Bradberton Division All-Stars.

In 491 career games, Krol has put up a .284 average, collected 132 doubles, 10 triples, and 70 home runs, driven in 294 runs, and scored 242 times.

It is not an easy task to pick the best players for the annual baseball classic -- the All-Star Game. It is not possible to please everybody. Whether we agree or not, they have been chosen ... and here they are. The rosters for this year's Nuka World League All-Star Game have been announced.

For the North Bradberton Division, the roster includes:

SP Smoker Caliman (QUAN) - 4-6, 5.06 ERA, 74.2 IP, 1.50 WHIP, 4.6 K/9, 1.4 WAR
SP Kory DiLeva (GRAPE) - 4-4, 4.28 ERA, 80.0 IP, 1.59 WHIP, 5.7 K/9, 1.7 WAR
SP Edgar Edgewater (VIC) - 4-1, 3.71 ERA, 63.0 IP, 1.43 WHIP, 5.4 K/9, 1.3 WAR
SP Jon Gorczyca (GRAPE) - 3-2, 3.72 ERA, 29.0 IP, 1.24 WHIP, 9.0 K/9, 0.4 WAR
SP Tanner Kern (QUAN) - 2-2, 5.34 ERA, 30.1 IP, 1.71 WHIP, 5.0 K/9, 0.7 WAR
SP Steven Nebraska (GRAPE)* - 6-2, 3.42 ERA, 94.2 IP, 1.13 WHIP, 5.8 K/9, 1.8 WAR
SP Troll Perez (WILD) - 1-3, 4.94 ERA, 62.0 IP, 1.66 WHIP, 5.8 K/9, 0.7 WAR
SP Bobby Slavecamp (WILD) - 2-3, 3.80 ERA, 42.2 IP, 1.66 WHIP, 4.9 K/9, 0.5 WAR
RP Slapper Batstick (VIC) - 0-0, 4.23 ERA, 27.2 IP, 1.48 WHIP, 9.1 K/9, 0.3 WAR
CL Nate Dorrit (VIC)* - 3-0, 6 SV, 2.63 ERA, 27.1 IP, 1.24 WHIP, 7.9 K/9, 0.5 WAR
CL Loweland Waterdrop (QUAN) - 1-2, 9 SV, 4.34 ERA, 18.2 IP, 1.29 WHIP, 7.2 K/9, 0.1 WAR
C Mousey Rooney (GRAPE)* - .318/.385/.510, 157 AB, 6 HR, 126 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
C Josh Sisco (VIC) - .331/.344/.422, 154 AB, 3 HR, 74 wRC+, -0.1 WAR
1B Settler Colon (VIC) - .390/.429/.610, 59 AB, 3 HR, 160 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
1B Diss Montand (VIC)* - .395/.429/.537, 177 AB, 5 HR, 142 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
1B Joe Ransom (QUAN) - .302/.356/.556, 169 AB, 11 HR, 2 SB, 124 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
2B Due Crymes (VIC)* - .429/.442/.540, 226 AB, 2 HR, 10 SB, 149 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
2B Mike Munchkin (VIC) - .423/.457/.567, 201 AB, 4 HR, 14 SB, 156 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
2B Earthquake Saw (WILD) - .353/.444/.588, 85 AB, 2 HR, 3 SB, 154 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
2B Jim Waples (WILD) - .417/.442/.583, 108 AB, 3 HR, 9 SB, 166 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
3B Spitfire Baker (QUAN) - .337/.369/.455, 202 AB, 3 HR, 2 SB, 108 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
3B Jesse Salloum (VIC)* - .372/.417/.463, 188 AB, 3 HR, 5 SB, 122 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
3B Steve Wallace (QUAN) - .431/.473/.588, 51 AB, 2 HR, 5 SB, 177 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
SS Ah Oona (GRAPE)* - .308/.369/.643, 185 AB, 16 HR, 4 SB, 147 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
SS Poncho Picasso (QUAN) - .436/.466/.559, 195 AB, 4 HR, 2 SB, 161 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
LF DuWeb Bois (GRAPE) - .407/.435/.557, 140 AB, 5 HR, 2 SB, 152 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
LF Axel Rawlings (WILD) - .325/.345/.513, 191 AB, 9 HR, 1 SB, 112 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
LF Edgar Virus (VIC)* - .375/.417/.533, 184 AB, 5 HR, 8 SB, 135 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
LF Matt Welsch (GRAPE) - .312/.363/.492, 189 AB, 6 HR, 4 SB, 104 wRC+, 0.4 WAR
CF Organizae Brown (GRAPE)* - .356/.401/.497, 177 AB, 3 HR, 4 SB, 124 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
CF Mystery Echo (WILD) - .360/.402/.460, 200 AB, 1 HR, 8 SB, 123 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
RF Alex Hopp (QUAN)* - .350/.391/.571, 177 AB, 10 HR, 6 SB, 138 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
RF Hicky Loftin (WILD) - .372/.388/.570, 172 AB, 6 HR, 5 SB, 141 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
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For the South Bradberton Division these players have been selected:

SP Shoestring Caravelli (ORAN) - 5-1, 3.69 ERA, 53.2 IP, 1.27 WHIP, 5.2 K/9, 0.6 WAR
SP Warren Gee (DARK) - 3-0, 2.13 ERA, 38.0 IP, 0.82 WHIP, 4.7 K/9, 0.9 WAR (Injured)
SP Muck Grimaldi (CHER) - 6-2, 3.31 ERA, 73.1 IP, 1.58 WHIP, 3.6 K/9, 0.8 WAR
SP Bighair Harrington (DARK) - 5-3, 3.57 ERA, 70.2 IP, 1.26 WHIP, 6.0 K/9, 0.9 WAR
SP David Hill (CHER) - 6-3, 2.25 ERA, 84.0 IP, 1.26 WHIP, 5.6 K/9, 1.9 WAR
SP Ed Homestead (DARK) - 4-2, 2.00 ERA, 45.0 IP, 1.13 WHIP, 6.8 K/9, 1.3 WAR
SP Franklin William Kidd (DARK) - 3-2, 3.36 ERA, 56.1 IP, 1.33 WHIP, 6.4 K/9, 1.1 WAR
SP Allen Puckett (ORAN)* - 8-1, 2.49 ERA, 90.1 IP, 1.12 WHIP, 6.3 K/9, 2.0 WAR
SP David Sauceda (DARK) - 2-0, 2.90 ERA, 31.0 IP, 1.29 WHIP, 3.2 K/9, 0.3 WAR
SP Craig Widmar (QUAR) - 1-1, 7 SV, 3.98 ERA, 20.1 IP, 1.28 WHIP, 4.9 K/9, 0.0 WAR
RP Bloody Arthur (QUAR) - 1-1, 2.48 ERA, 29.0 IP, 1.38 WHIP, 6.2 K/9, 0.3 WAR
RP Mainio Taitto (CHER) - 0-1, 2.92 ERA, 24.2 IP, 1.38 WHIP, 5.5 K/9, 0.2 WAR
CL Old Buck Buchanan (CHER) - 1-2, 7 SV, 2.33 ERA, 19.1 IP, 1.45 WHIP, 7.9 K/9, 0.9 WAR
CL Josh Kelley (DARK)* - 1-3, 15 SV, 4.43 ERA, 20.1 IP, 1.48 WHIP, 7.5 K/9, 0.5 WAR
C Virgin Donovan (CHER)* - .387/.446/.565, 124 AB, 6 HR, 157 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
C Brent Flannel (ORAN) - .331/.405/.359, 142 AB, 100 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
C Nick Lowe (DARK) - .351/.396/.556, 151 AB, 8 HR, 129 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
1B Thinker Brown (QUAR) - .426/.475/.611, 54 AB, 2 HR, 181 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
1B Chris Motley (CHER) - .343/.365/.632, 201 AB, 15 HR, 1 SB, 144 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
1B Antonio Toeclaw (QUAR) - .358/.415/.590, 173 AB, 9 HR, 1 SB, 150 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
2B Silt Bean (CHER) - .323/.383/.441, 195 AB, 1 HR, 32 SB, 109 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
2B Brad Krol (QUAR)* - .235/.293/.410, 166 AB, 6 HR, 1 SB, 66 wRC+, 0.1 WAR
2B Josh McLeod (DARK) - .373/.448/.576, 59 AB, 2 HR, 3 SB, 156 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
3B Percent Lambert (ORAN) - .299/.348/.500, 174 AB, 7 HR, 2 SB, 103 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
3B Daniel Rousseaux (QUAR)* - .396/.454/.572, 187 AB, 3 HR, 158 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
3B Curt Toth (DARK)* - .347/.370/.560, 193 AB, 10 HR, 1 SB, 126 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
SS Julian Roughneck (QUAR)* - .254/.299/.423, 142 AB, 5 HR, 5 SB, 70 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
LF Pudding Ohnderitz (ORAN)* - .392/.460/.568, 199 AB, 2 HR, 10 SB, 152 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
LF Zachary Utsinger (CHER) - .311/.369/.522, 180 AB, 8 HR, 116 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
LF Denn Verr (DARK) - .410/.435/.528, 195 AB, 1 HR, 6 SB, 147 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
CF Man'oman Whurlizer (ORAN)* - .305/.377/.546, 174 AB, 8 HR, 8 SB, 126 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
RF Shill Gehrig (ORAN) - .265/.380/.568, 132 AB, 9 HR, 2 SB, 127 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
RF Jesse Morrison (DARK)* - .331/.376/.419, 172 AB, 1 HR, 6 SB, 102 wRC+, 0.2 WAR
RF Marquise Underwood (CHER) - .350/.416/.506, 180 AB, 4 HR, 5 SB, 132 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
.

The NWL manager conceded that not every deserving player is rewarded with a spot on the roster. "Every year," he said, "someone is disappointed to be left out. This year's no different -- too many good players, not enough roster spots."

APL

The APL South Division All-Stars reigned supreme tonight at Star Core Stadium at the Galactic Zone, with a 5-3 triumph over the APL North Division All-Stars.

APL South Division first baseman Hunter Wilde led the way for the winning club, putting up a 1-for-3 mark to earn game MVP honors.

"We had some fun out there," he said. "We've got a great league and a great team and I'm not surprised we won."

Wilde has a lifetime .336 average and .421 on-base percentage in his career with 191 hits, 19 doubles, 1 triple, 69 home runs, 159 RBIs and 130 runs scored.

What's the best league? The APL North Division or the APL South Division? The answer will be found in the Amusement Park League All-Star Game. All the votes have been counted and tabulated, all the players have been selected, and they will decide the question on the baseball diamond.

Scheduled to play for the APL North Division All-Stars are:

SP Danny Cautious (NBP) - 2-2, 4.55 ERA, 29.2 IP, 1.31 WHIP, 3.0 K/9, 0.6 WAR
SP Ruben Gonzalez (KK) - 4-2, 4.58 ERA, 37.1 IP, 1.47 WHIP, 4.8 K/9, 0.6 WAR
SP Logan Greaves (SAF) - 2-1, 5.83 ERA, 29.1 IP, 1.60 WHIP, 4.3 K/9, 0.5 WAR
SP Frank Greene (BRAD) - 3-2, 5.31 ERA, 39.0 IP, 1.26 WHIP, 5.1 K/9, 0.1 WAR
SP Tyler Nagy (SAF) - 2-1, 4.66 ERA, 19.1 IP, 1.66 WHIP, 5.1 K/9, 0.2 WAR
SP Justin Rubano (SAF) - 2-2, 5.60 ERA, 35.1 IP, 1.92 WHIP, 5.6 K/9, -0.3 WAR
RP Jonathan Blaum (SAF) - 1-0, 3.92 ERA, 20.2 IP, 1.40 WHIP, 6.1 K/9, -0.0 WAR
RP Mike Burkhead (NBP) - 1-2, 4.66 ERA, 36.2 IP, 1.39 WHIP, 4.9 K/9, 0.8 WAR
RP Pat Falconer (BRAD) - 1-1, 4.37 ERA, 22.2 IP, 1.54 WHIP, 8.3 K/9, 0.6 WAR
RP Jeremy Jones (SAF) - 2-0, 2 SV, 2.40 ERA, 15.0 IP, 1.20 WHIP, 4.8 K/9, 0.3 WAR
RP Dan Tetrault (KK) - 1-0, 2.86 ERA, 28.1 IP, 1.20 WHIP, 9.2 K/9, 0.7 WAR
RP Dusty Wilcox (KK) - 4-2, 5.26 ERA, 39.1 IP, 1.42 WHIP, 7.3 K/9, 0.3 WAR
C Kawka Kawa (BRAD) - .350/.380/.558, 120 AB, 6 HR, 2 SB, 121 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
C Lukewarm Nannybot (NBP) - .269/.361/.510, 104 AB, 7 HR, 109 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
C Mint Julep Takedown (SAF) - .360/.420/.632, 125 AB, 9 HR, 158 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
1B Brotherseven Dadson (BRAD) - .340/.426/.585, 106 AB, 6 HR, 3 SB, 145 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
1B Phil Dot (BRAD) - .455/.538/.841, 44 AB, 4 HR, 1 SB, 231 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
1B Danny Kokocinski (NBP) - .286/.400/.536, 112 AB, 8 HR, 1 SB, 129 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
1B Davis Shotgunhoarder (SAF) - .317/.362/.489, 139 AB, 5 HR, 2 SB, 109 wRC+, 0.3 WAR
2B Kyle Lullaby (SAF) - .365/.434/.678, 115 AB, 8 HR, 2 SB, 170 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
2B Savoy Slurp (BRAD) - .356/.433/.771, 118 AB, 12 HR, 181 wRC+, 1.9 WAR
3B Travis Dutton (BRAD) - .291/.360/.417, 103 AB, 2 HR, 7 SB, 89 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
3B Main Man Stagfoot (NBP) - .320/.393/.453, 150 AB, 4 HR, 2 SB, 113 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
SS Justin Emmert (NBP) - .261/.358/.435, 115 AB, 4 HR, 93 wRC+, 0.4 WAR
SS Mikeandike Hoover (KK) - .290/.397/.449, 107 AB, 2 HR, 92 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
LF Flat Tire Granillo (SAF) - .331/.405/.469, 145 AB, 3 HR, 121 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
LF Van Halen Gunsmith (KK) - .271/.333/.543, 140 AB, 10 HR, 105 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
LF Lux Schwartz (SAF) - .308/.384/.523, 65 AB, 2 HR, 4 SB, 120 wRC+, 0.4 WAR
LF Chris Washington (NBP) - .369/.409/.530, 149 AB, 3 HR, 6 SB, 130 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
CF Chris Crane (BRAD) - .294/.375/.588, 85 AB, 4 HR, 4 SB, 120 wRC+, 0.4 WAR
CF Joey Nuclear (KK) - .368/.428/.600, 125 AB, 6 HR, 150 wRC+, 0.3 WAR
CF Jake Roth (NBP) - .276/.386/.512, 127 AB, 10 HR, 10 SB, 116 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
RF Petit Frenchman (BRAD) - .368/.440/.812, 133 AB, 15 HR, 188 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
RF Kevin Halibut (SAF) - .400/.411/.542, 155 AB, 6 HR, 136 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
RF Ian Motherson (KK) - .317/.385/.453, 139 AB, 3 HR, 100 wRC+, 0.2 WAR

The APL South Division All-Stars will feature these players:

SP Alex Flowerman (NTWN) - 2-5, 5.48 ERA, 47.2 IP, 1.53 WHIP, 4.0 K/9, 0.6 WAR
SP Mike Grubb (NTWN) - 2-1, 4.94 ERA, 27.1 IP, 1.35 WHIP, 4.0 K/9, 0.7 WAR
SP Beau Hamilton (DRG) - 4-2, 4.62 ERA, 48.2 IP, 1.64 WHIP, 4.1 K/9, 1.2 WAR
SP Wee Hughie (GRND) - 4-3, 5.62 ERA, 56.0 IP, 1.41 WHIP, 6.6 K/9, 0.4 WAR
SP Plenty Huskisson (GRND) - 0-2, 4.15 ERA, 21.2 IP, 1.38 WHIP, 5.8 K/9, 0.2 WAR
SP Lackadaisical Macnamara (DRG) - 4-1, 4.46 ERA, 34.1 IP, 1.19 WHIP, 6.6 K/9, 0.6 WAR
SP Jeremy Rogers (NTWN) - 3-3, 5.33 ERA, 49.0 IP, 1.33 WHIP, 6.2 K/9, 0.8 WAR
RP Bobby Atkison (GLZN) - 0-0, 2.45 ERA, 22.0 IP, 1.50 WHIP, 5.7 K/9, 0.6 WAR
RP Chris Jolly (GLZN) - 0-3, 3.72 ERA, 19.1 IP, 0.93 WHIP, 7.4 K/9, 0.1 WAR
RP Urb Meyer (NTWN) - 3-1, 4.28 ERA, 27.1 IP, 1.39 WHIP, 8.6 K/9, 0.8 WAR
RP Danny Schopp (GRND) - 0-0, 2.20 ERA, 16.1 IP, 1.29 WHIP, 9.4 K/9, 0.3 WAR
RP Travis Stealy (DRG) - 4-0, 4.23 ERA, 27.2 IP, 1.30 WHIP, 4.6 K/9, 0.4 WAR
CL Mike Coombaya (GRND) - 3-1, 5 SV, 1.76 ERA, 15.1 IP, 0.91 WHIP, 1.2 K/9, -0.0 WAR
C Danny Doright (NTWN) - .350/.436/.500, 120 AB, 4 HR, 136 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
C Bran Maverly (DRG) - .381/.444/.695, 118 AB, 10 HR, 167 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
1B Cory Bacheller (GRND) - .290/.369/.523, 107 AB, 6 HR, 115 wRC+, 0.3 WAR
1B Corey Ballard (GLZN) - .314/.351/.571, 35 AB, 3 HR, 119 wRC+, 0.2 WAR
1B Joe Chappell (DRG) - .356/.423/.506, 87 AB, 2 HR, 134 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
1B Kyle Tinker (NTWN) - .406/.474/.693, 101 AB, 8 HR, 186 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
1B Hunter Wilde (DRG) - .511/.558/1.255, 47 AB, 10 HR, 324 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
2B Travis Phillips (GLZN) - .280/.330/.607, 107 AB, 9 HR, 118 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
2B Amis Tad (GRND) - .356/.383/.733, 146 AB, 13 HR, 161 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
3B Mike Meier (NTWN) - .280/.381/.450, 100 AB, 3 HR, 98 wRC+, 0.3 WAR
3B Matthew Melt (GRND) - .291/.365/.358, 148 AB, 2 HR, 84 wRC+, 0.2 WAR
3B Manley Nebeker (GLZN) - .343/.388/.482, 137 AB, 2 HR, 4 SB, 116 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
SS Lucky Shirt Leeky (GRND) - .293/.317/.431, 116 AB, 3 HR, 77 wRC+, -0.1 WAR
SS Justin Osborne (DRG) - .259/.357/.352, 108 AB, 1 HR, 81 wRC+, 0.3 WAR
LF D.J. Chatman (DRG) - .315/.366/.446, 130 AB, 4 HR, 2 SB, 94 wRC+, 0.3 WAR
LF Tom Mastodon (NTWN) - .322/.355/.632, 87 AB, 5 HR, 8 SB, 124 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
LF Right Here Yaris (GLZN) - .386/.449/.591, 44 AB, 2 HR, 4 SB, 150 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
CF Mike Carrasco (NTWN) - .276/.336/.493, 134 AB, 7 HR, 6 SB, 97 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
CF Card Fuller (DRG) - .356/.383/.733, 45 AB, 4 HR, 3 SB, 158 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
RF Steve Commie (NTWN) - .304/.368/.435, 69 AB, 2 HR, 1 SB, 98 wRC+, -0.1 WAR
RF Crops Gerdenheimer (DRG) - .380/.423/1.028, 71 AB, 13 HR, 230 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
RF Turnip Green (DRG) - .321/.365/.603, 78 AB, 6 HR, 2 SB, 117 wRC+, 0.3 WAR

NWLRL

The best of the best took to the field at Billerica Stadium tonight, giving NWLRL fans a show in the annual all-star game.

The North Bradberton Division earned bragging rights with a 9-5 win over the South Bradberton Division.

Convince Morton was named the MVP for his efforts, as he batted 1-for-1 in the contest.

"I'm just glad we won, that's the main thing," he said. "The personal accomplishment isn't something I strive for in an all-star game."

For his career, Morton has hit at a .285 clip. Among his lifetime numbers are 177 hits, 22 doubles, 7 triples, 15 home runs and 78 RBIs.

Nothing is for certain about the 2309 NWL Rookie League All-Star Game. It might be dominated by top-notch pitching performances. Or it could turn into a home run derby. Who knows? Pitch by pitch, inning by inning, the game could feature a little of both -- six strikeouts in a row by a nasty southpaw -- or a 3-homer day for some superstar slugger -- plus great catches, thrills, chills and spills -- all the great and the unexpected things that can happen in a baseball game.

This year, the North Bradberton Division will be represented by these All-Star performers:

SP Idolaf Battleborn (NJ) - 2-3, 5.00 ERA, 45.0 IP, 1.38 WHIP, 8.0 K/9, 0.9 WAR
SP Adrian Beercan (WIX) - 1-2, 3.57 ERA, 40.1 IP, 1.19 WHIP, 8.7 K/9, 0.3 WAR
SP Ima Gunna Di (NPTR) - 2-0, 3.47 ERA, 23.1 IP, 1.11 WHIP, 10.0 K/9, 0.4 WAR
SP Davies Lamplighter (RR) - 0-1, 3.63 ERA, 22.1 IP, 1.25 WHIP, 10.1 K/9, 0.4 WAR
SP Leo Mondragon (NJ) - 2-0, 4.46 ERA, 36.1 IP, 1.43 WHIP, 8.4 K/9, 0.2 WAR
SP Neil Sapp (WIX) - 3-1, 3.66 ERA, 39.1 IP, 1.42 WHIP, 9.2 K/9, 0.9 WAR
SP Bud Scythe (NJ) - 1-1, 3.60 ERA, 30.0 IP, 1.70 WHIP, 9.3 K/9, 0.4 WAR
SP Daynas Valen (WIX) - 3-2, 3.60 ERA, 45.0 IP, 1.40 WHIP, 9.8 K/9, 1.1 WAR
RP Hemming Black-Briar (NPTR) - 1-0, 4.63 ERA, 23.1 IP, 1.63 WHIP, 8.1 K/9, -0.2 WAR
RP Raze Eyebrow (RR) - 0-0, 0.47 ERA, 19.0 IP, 1.11 WHIP, 9.0 K/9, 0.9 WAR
RP Daniel Missing (NJ) - 1-2, 5.29 ERA, 17.0 IP, 2.06 WHIP, 10.6 K/9, 0.0 WAR
RP Momaw Nadon (WIX) - 0-0, 1.88 ERA, 14.1 IP, 0.84 WHIP, 10.7 K/9, 0.5 WAR
RP Terrinald Screed (WIX) - 2-1, 4.86 ERA, 16.2 IP, 1.44 WHIP, 11.3 K/9, 0.6 WAR
RP Jay Terribleman (RR) - 2-1, 5.40 ERA, 15.0 IP, 1.47 WHIP, 11.4 K/9, 0.2 WAR
RP Ground Willie (NJ) - 2-1, 2.87 ERA, 31.1 IP, 1.56 WHIP, 6.6 K/9, 0.5 WAR
CL Cam Vallerius (RR) - 1-0, 7 SV, 5.06 ERA, 16.0 IP, 1.44 WHIP, 10.1 K/9, 0.4 WAR
CL Jack Zunville (NPTR) - 3-2, 6 SV, 3.71 ERA, 17.0 IP, 1.41 WHIP, 10.1 K/9, 0.8 WAR
C Dead Ted Castaneda (NPTR) - .282/.379/.544, 103 AB, 8 HR, 127 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
C Evan Eleven (WIX) - .280/.336/.390, 118 AB, 3 HR, 81 wRC+, 0.1 WAR
C Rick Rabb (WIX) - .326/.373/.587, 46 AB, 3 HR, 133 wRC+, 0.3 WAR
C Tinker Tornado (NPTR) - .455/.510/.705, 44 AB, 3 HR, 196 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
1B Eddie Krabappel (NJ) - .326/.427/.624, 141 AB, 11 HR, 158 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
1B Yeager Meister (WIX) - .275/.373/.481, 131 AB, 7 HR, 110 wRC+, 0.0 WAR
1B Chip N. Pfish (RR) - .330/.451/.765, 115 AB, 13 HR, 6 SB, 196 wRC+, 1.9 WAR
1B Coal Weedeater (NPTR) - .355/.428/.625, 152 AB, 12 HR, 161 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
2B Yogi Bearberra (WIX) - .289/.361/.443, 149 AB, 3 HR, 6 SB, 100 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
2B Beasty Boyd (RR) - .258/.373/.403, 124 AB, 1 HR, 9 SB, 92 wRC+, 0.4 WAR
2B Bright Eyes Pounder (NPTR) - .297/.416/.493, 138 AB, 4 HR, 12 SB, 133 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
3B Robert Blast (WIX) - .339/.419/.457, 127 AB, 2 HR, 125 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
3B Minigun Cambridge (RR) - .250/.339/.404, 52 AB, 2 HR, 1 SB, 78 wRC+, 0.2 WAR
3B Tyrese Crenshaw (NPTR) - .333/.459/.550, 60 AB, 3 HR, 1 SB, 161 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
3B Daniel Deecee (NJ) - .347/.441/.533, 150 AB, 6 HR, 5 SB, 145 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
3B Long Lew Lydell (RR) - .236/.314/.447, 123 AB, 8 HR, 1 SB, 84 wRC+, 0.1 WAR
3B David Mabry (NPTR) - .291/.423/.426, 148 AB, 5 HR, 17 SB, 116 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
3B Indy Napolys (WIX) - .343/.442/.943, 35 AB, 6 HR, 1 SB, 212 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
SS Popper Pat Beverly (RR) - .246/.367/.444, 126 AB, 7 HR, 5 SB, 105 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
SS Jyn Erso (NJ) - .241/.301/.406, 133 AB, 6 HR, 4 SB, 66 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
SS Harter Kalonia (NPTR) - .313/.387/.566, 99 AB, 5 HR, 5 SB, 130 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
SS Wish McCamish (WIX) - .342/.392/.583, 120 AB, 8 HR, 1 SB, 143 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
LF June-July Barnes (NJ) - .227/.292/.477, 44 AB, 2 HR, 82 wRC+, -0.1 WAR
LF Ulfric Stormcloak (NJ) - .288/.350/.459, 146 AB, 4 HR, 98 wRC+, 0.1 WAR
CF Gunner Goose (WIX) - .245/.367/.396, 139 AB, 3 HR, 5 SB, 95 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
CF Ren Grouver (NJ) - .282/.333/.410, 39 AB, 1 HR, 85 wRC+, -0.1 WAR
CF Toto Kansas (RR) - .275/.333/.523, 153 AB, 10 HR, 16 SB, 108 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
CF Spitty Northshore (NJ) - .314/.406/.455, 156 AB, 6 HR, 123 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
CF Eager Beaver O'Neal (NPTR) - .269/.387/.495, 93 AB, 5 HR, 5 SB, 114 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
RF Filthy Ray Bates (NPTR) - .278/.381/.444, 36 AB, 2 HR, 111 wRC+, 0.2 WAR
RF Convince Morton (WIX) - .322/.406/.497, 149 AB, 4 HR, 1 SB, 127 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
RF Sin Sinati (RR) - .329/.386/.503, 155 AB, 5 HR, 4 SB, 118 wRC+, 0.3 WAR
RF Beewith Yu (NJ) - .318/.385/.570, 151 AB, 10 HR, 137 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
.

While the South Bradberton Division best will include these stars:

SP Tim Carty (DUN) - 2-2, 2.12 ERA, 29.2 IP, 0.88 WHIP, 11.8 K/9, 1.7 WAR
SP Jerry Cheesehead (DUN) - 3-2, 5.72 ERA, 39.1 IP, 1.65 WHIP, 6.4 K/9, 0.8 WAR
SP Sky Farwalk (NukP) - 3-2, 4.78 ERA, 32.0 IP, 1.38 WHIP, 9.6 K/9, 0.9 WAR
SP Gunsmith Pocah (HUBC) - 2-0, 4.09 ERA, 22.0 IP, 1.41 WHIP, 9.8 K/9, 0.7 WAR
SP Ralph Wiggum (JUNK) - 4-4, 4.75 ERA, 55.0 IP, 1.38 WHIP, 7.9 K/9, 1.1 WAR
SP Lead Zeppelin (NukP) - 3-1, 4.29 ERA, 50.1 IP, 1.39 WHIP, 8.0 K/9, 1.0 WAR
RP D.J. Alatorre (JUNK) - 2-0, 2.70 ERA, 20.0 IP, 1.25 WHIP, 9.9 K/9, 0.0 WAR
RP Junior Boy (JUNK) - 1-0, 4.01 ERA, 33.2 IP, 1.49 WHIP, 7.8 K/9, 0.3 WAR
RP Melvin Ettywack (HUBC) - 0-2, 3.20 ERA, 25.1 IP, 1.54 WHIP, 10.3 K/9, 0.0 WAR
RP Sean Jones (NukP) - 0-1, 4.67 ERA, 17.1 IP, 1.21 WHIP, 11.4 K/9, 0.5 WAR
RP Teewatt Kaa (NukP) - 2-1, 3.09 ERA, 23.1 IP, 1.46 WHIP, 8.5 K/9, 0.2 WAR
RP Bazine Netal (DUN) - 1-2, 3.24 ERA, 25.0 IP, 1.32 WHIP, 7.9 K/9, 0.4 WAR
RP Zeb Orrelios (HUBC) - 2-0, 1.35 ERA, 20.0 IP, 1.15 WHIP, 13.1 K/9, 0.5 WAR
RP Mastodon Reacher (DUN) - 2-2, 3.33 ERA, 24.1 IP, 1.32 WHIP, 6.3 K/9, 0.7 WAR
RP Nate Rials (NukP) - 1-1, 2.08 ERA, 17.1 IP, 0.98 WHIP, 8.3 K/9, 0.8 WAR
RP Toupee Topete (HUBC) - 0-4, 7 SV, 3.93 ERA, 18.1 IP, 1.31 WHIP, 10.8 K/9, 0.0 WAR
RP Saw Valdez (DUN) - 0-0, 3.77 ERA, 14.1 IP, 1.53 WHIP, 11.3 K/9, 0.2 WAR
CL Snake Hips Bahk (DUN) - 2-0, 4 SV, 3.31 ERA, 16.1 IP, 1.41 WHIP, 11.0 K/9, 0.3 WAR
CL Viper Crosby (JUNK) - 1-0, 4 SV, 1.17 ERA, 15.1 IP, 1.37 WHIP, 5.9 K/9, 0.3 WAR
C Greg Lopez (DUN) - .279/.404/.468, 111 AB, 5 HR, 120 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
C Gizmo Preston (HUBC) - .279/.377/.519, 104 AB, 7 HR, 116 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
C Dyeermud Ulta (NukP) - .239/.360/.359, 117 AB, 4 HR, 1 SB, 86 wRC+, 0.4 WAR
1B Nick Bookcase (DUN) - .277/.370/.404, 47 AB, 2 HR, 89 wRC+, 0.1 WAR
1B Hugo Castleromp (JUNK) - .319/.369/.445, 119 AB, 3 HR, 103 wRC+, 0.1 WAR
1B Bleeding Gums Murphy (DUN) - .292/.376/.546, 130 AB, 9 HR, 128 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
1B Clyde Rawhide (NukP) - .359/.446/.648, 128 AB, 10 HR, 3 SB, 176 wRC+, 1.9 WAR
1B Engie Taw (HUBC) - .276/.359/.593, 145 AB, 13 HR, 2 SB, 127 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
2B Sack Remintow (JUNK) - .315/.404/.510, 143 AB, 5 HR, 7 SB, 132 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
2B Jaro Tapal (DUN) - .282/.365/.494, 85 AB, 4 HR, 2 SB, 113 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
3B Fabi Ajiganov (NukP) - .250/.361/.533, 92 AB, 8 HR, 1 SB, 120 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
3B Amore Bibliographer (NukP) - .293/.360/.560, 75 AB, 6 HR, 117 wRC+, 0.1 WAR
3B Crusty Klown (JUNK) - .452/.520/.643, 42 AB, 2 HR, 2 SB, 201 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
3B Rat Race Lashari (JUNK) - .293/.398/.571, 140 AB, 10 HR, 2 SB, 141 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
3B Tyler Lass (DUN) - .280/.329/.435, 161 AB, 5 HR, 88 wRC+, 0.4 WAR
3B Gallius Rax (HUBC) - .219/.350/.438, 32 AB, 2 HR, 2 SB, 95 wRC+, 0.2 WAR
SS Falk Firebeard (NukP) - .229/.357/.514, 35 AB, 3 HR, 2 SB, 98 wRC+, -0.2 WAR
SS Nighttime Danny Lastname (JUNK) - .242/.338/.411, 124 AB, 4 HR, 83 wRC+, 0.1 WAR
SS Right Maker (NukP) - .313/.442/.448, 67 AB, 2 HR, 1 SB, 134 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
LF Vision Aisling (DUN) - .336/.406/.462, 143 AB, 4 HR, 1 SB, 123 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
LF Jonathan Risper (NukP) - .215/.329/.413, 121 AB, 7 HR, 8 SB, 82 wRC+, 0.2 WAR
LF Herebane Soenshield (DUN) - .348/.400/.500, 46 AB, 2 HR, 129 wRC+, 0.3 WAR
CF Fool Hill (NukP) - .318/.429/.591, 110 AB, 7 HR, 6 SB, 145 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
CF Skipper Nuka-Cola (HUBC) - .301/.393/.418, 146 AB, 3 HR, 3 SB, 104 wRC+, 0.2 WAR
CF Rock Peader (JUNK) - .339/.448/.500, 56 AB, 2 HR, 147 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
CF Crazy Claws Revere (DUN) - .268/.369/.609, 138 AB, 14 HR, 138 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
CF Artie Ziff (JUNK) - .266/.366/.548, 124 AB, 10 HR, 2 SB, 124 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
RF Truck Corv (HUBC) - .300/.391/.350, 40 AB, 3 SB, 91 wRC+, 0.1 WAR
RF Ernie DaChicken (DUN) - .283/.395/.442, 138 AB, 6 HR, 6 SB, 103 wRC+, 0.1 WAR
RF Prince Kashmir (NukP) - .282/.374/.599, 142 AB, 12 HR, 137 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
RF Rigel Strongarm (JUNK) - .323/.425/.474, 133 AB, 5 HR, 2 SB, 130 wRC+, 0.7 WAR

The only thing for certain is that with this group of fine all-stars, the fans will really enjoy the show.

Vim! View

Veracious, Vivacious, Vainglorious Vision of the Vim! Leagues

by Vikky Vail

1 July 2309

Anglers and Atoms Identical in Place and Record

Both the Eden Meadows Anglers and Grand Hotel Atoms are atop the Vim! League and their divisions at 29-19. The Anglers hold a four-game lead, while the Atoms have a two-game lead. Let's view our top players in the month of June.

Jason Eisch battered Vim! League pitchers all June and wound up taking home the Batter of the Month Award.

"I've been around Vim! League long enough to know you really have to work hard day in and day out to be able to put up this kind of consistency," the 32-year-old Eisch told reporters. "I put in a lot of work, even on the days I might not take the field, and it's always nice when everything comes together for me like it did this last month."

In 24 games, Eisch hit .388 with 10 home runs, 35 RBIs and scored 26 runs.

In his 2309 season totals, Eisch has 12 home runs, .340 BA, .406 OBP, 48 RBIs and 35 runs scored.

There was nobody finer on the mound in June and Bossy O'Malley cruised to the Vim! League Pitcher of the Month award today.

He was 6-0 with a 1.91 ERA while piling up 25 strikeouts in 47 innings and holding opposing hitters to a .199 batting average.

For the season O'Malley has logged 9 wins and 2 losses and struck out 43 batters in 85 innings while compiling a 3.39 ERA.

Dex Labb's eyes seem to light up whenever he sees the baseball. The young Eden Meadows right fielder has been hitting everything in sight for the better part of a month.

In June he was voted the Rookie of the Month.

During the month he hit .322 with 1 double, no triples and 7 home runs. Labb also scored 18 times and drove in 16 runs.

Batting .319 to date, Labb has 9 home runs and 22 RBIs.

In the Mount Desert Island League, the Southwest Harbor Rippers have a large seven-game lead in one division, while the Rayburn Point Patcheyes and Eagle's Cove Harpooners are knotted at 26-22 in the other division.

Boss Ross put together a good June to earn the Mount Desert Island League Batter of the Month prize. A virtual unknown, he made the most of his chance to prove to Cliff's Edge officials that he belongs on the big league roster.

The Actors left fielder posted a .345 batting average with 9 home runs, 28 RBIs and 17 runs scored.

Ross is batting .354 with 15 home runs and 54 RBIs this season.

When Brent Fox takes the hill, he usually takes command of the game -- at least that's the way it was in June. The outcome was usually a Southwest Harbor victory. His fine 5-0 performance earned him the Mount Desert Island League Pitcher of the Month trophy.

The talented Rippers hurler made 5 starts, worked 42 innings, permitted 38 base hits, and struck out 23 while putting up a 2.57 ERA.

This year Fox has a 7-1 record with a 3.47 ERA in 9 starts.

The ViM! Rookie League also sees a lead and a tie in divisions. The Vim Factory Pops have a four-game lead over two teams, while both the Fringe Cove Champions and Longfellow Pips are tied at 25-29 in the other division.

Even though he is a newcomer to VIM! Rookie League, Mack Triggerfinger put up some good numbers in June and earned the VRL Batter of the Month award.

He was one of Longfellow's offensive leaders with a .333 average in 24 games. He also racked up 9 home runs, 32 RBIs, and 26 runs scored.

This year Triggerfinger is hitting .298 with 21 home runs.

Amray Mukanda of Kitteredge had an outstanding June with a 5-0 mark and was chosen the Pitcher of the Month in the VIM! Rookie League.

He topped off the month with a 3.06 ERA in 5 starts, tossed 35.1 innings, fanned 35 and held opposing teams to a .254 average.

Over the season Mukanda has thrown 76.1 innings and dished out 68 strikeouts with a 7-2 mark and a 4.13 ERA.

In the Maine Youth Leagues, there is a new champion!

With a 12-11 win over the Echo Point Glowers at Echo Point Park today, the Beaver Creek Bowlers wrapped up their 1st title in team history.

The Bowlers left little doubt who was the better team. Celebrating a banner year, "team" was the word of the day in the victorious clubhouse after the game.

"Hitting, pitching, fielding; those are all things you need to win, but most importantly you need a team, a team that works together toward the same collective goal," said Beaver Creek manager Derek LeBlanc. "Our players felt that way all year, and they played that way. When one guy had an off day, 24 others stepped up their game and filled the void."

A jovial mood filled the air as Beaver Creek celebrated into the night. The city's mayor said parade plans were underway and a "huge celebration" would be in order.

"I hope they have a big celebration," Echo Point manager Indergabriell Lorenzo said. "They deserved to win this series and they deserve to celebrate it."

All-Star Games

Vim! League

The best of the best took to the field at Harbor Grand Hotel Grounds tonight, giving VIML fans a show in the annual all-star game.

The Fog Division earned bragging rights with a 6-4 win over the Harbor Division.

Max Standing was named the MVP for his efforts, as he batted 2-for-3 in the contest.

"I'm just glad we won, that's the main thing," he said. "The personal accomplishment isn't something I strive for in an all-star game."

Career-to-date Standing is hitting .269 with a total of 108 home runs.

It's that time of the season again, when the best of the best battle it out for Vim! League bragging rights. Yes, it's time for the annual All-Star game! The Fog Division All-Stars will take on the Harbor Division All-Stars in a star-studded showdown.

Leading the way for the Fog Division All-Stars will be:

SP Phil Cecil (DALF) - 6-2, 4.14 ERA, 87.0 IP, 1.55 WHIP, 6.3 K/9, 1.7 WAR
SP Steady Mike Holmes (EDEN)* - 7-4, 3.75 ERA, 93.2 IP, 1.36 WHIP, 4.9 K/9, 2.9 WAR
SP Flimflam Macedo (ECHO) - 6-3, 3.28 ERA, 71.1 IP, 1.15 WHIP, 10.6 K/9, 1.5 WAR
SP Cory Slone (ECHO) - 5-4, 4.30 ERA, 83.2 IP, 1.45 WHIP, 5.1 K/9, 1.1 WAR
SP Justin Wentworth (DALF) - 6-3, 2.70 ERA, 93.1 IP, 1.28 WHIP, 6.6 K/9, 2.1 WAR
SP Jason Woods (ECHO) - 4-6, 4.41 ERA, 100.0 IP, 1.32 WHIP, 6.8 K/9, 2.0 WAR
RP George Hickey (DALF) - 0-2, 6 SV, 4.50 ERA, 14.0 IP, 1.50 WHIP, 3.2 K/9, -0.2 WAR
RP Eddie Kotasek (EDEN) - 2-0, 2.14 ERA, 21.0 IP, 1.00 WHIP, 6.0 K/9, 0.3 WAR
RP Batface Landry (EDEN) - 3-1, 3.54 ERA, 48.1 IP, 1.32 WHIP, 5.0 K/9, 0.5 WAR
RP Herb Shaw (DALF) - 1-0, 3.51 ERA, 25.2 IP, 1.13 WHIP, 8.4 K/9, 0.2 WAR
CL Mike Strong (EDEN)* - 5-1, 11 SV, 1.88 ERA, 24.0 IP, 1.17 WHIP, 4.5 K/9, 0.7 WAR
C Chris Dominoes (ECHO)* - .400/.463/.690, 155 AB, 10 HR, 193 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
C Heath Thunder (NATP) - .302/.329/.432, 162 AB, 1 HR, 88 wRC+, -0.1 WAR
C Ricardo Vega (EDEN) - .354/.387/.503, 147 AB, 3 HR, 126 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
1B Dustin Bowfiddle (NATP) - .357/.410/.496, 129 AB, 2 HR, 134 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
1B Jason Eisch (ECHO) - .340/.404/.586, 191 AB, 11 HR, 1 SB, 149 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
1B Kaden Ellison (EDEN)* - .434/.466/.639, 83 AB, 3 HR, 184 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
2B Biggie Biggs (EDEN) - .315/.350/.465, 200 AB, 5 HR, 5 SB, 103 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
2B Kody Downing (ECHO)* - .339/.415/.486, 183 AB, 1 HR, 7 SB, 134 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
2B Max Standing (NATP) - .307/.372/.595, 163 AB, 6 HR, 4 SB, 139 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
3B Hawk Callaway (EDEN)* - .377/.422/.539, 167 AB, 3 HR, 2 SB, 150 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
3B Ryan Hurst (ECHO) - .303/.386/.432, 155 AB, 4 HR, 1 SB, 105 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
3B Ryan Morris (DALF) - .294/.375/.480, 177 AB, 7 HR, 1 SB, 119 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
SS Chris Dotson (EDEN) - .305/.364/.450, 151 AB, 4 HR, 110 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
SS Chris Huffsettler (DALF)* - .314/.385/.472, 159 AB, 4 HR, 119 wRC+, 0.3 WAR
SS DaMan Sayes (NATP) - .330/.364/.492, 179 AB, 2 HR, 112 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
LF Witcher Craft (ECHO)* - .352/.406/.508, 199 AB, 4 HR, 11 SB, 129 wRC+, 1.8 WAR
LF Sean Harpoonmon (DALF) - .345/.376/.472, 197 AB, 3 SB, 114 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
LF Gyro Olly (EDEN) - .316/.396/.481, 187 AB, 8 HR, 125 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
CF Mike Pigeonfoot (DALF)* - .336/.375/.601, 143 AB, 10 HR, 2 SB, 142 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
CF Many Moons Requena (EDEN) - .311/.375/.459, 122 AB, 3 HR, 100 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
RF Toppie Gunn (DALF)* - .262/.355/.611, 149 AB, 15 HR, 2 SB, 131 wRC+, 1.4 WAR (Injured)
RF Chris Knickerbocker (ECHO) - .362/.392/.643, 185 AB, 14 HR, 155 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
RF Dex Labb (EDEN) - .318/.393/.480, 179 AB, 9 HR, 127 wRC+, 0.9 WAR

While the Harbor Division will feature these star players:

SP Milkmouth Borden (CI) - 3-6, 4.64 ERA, 64.0 IP, 1.42 WHIP, 6.2 K/9, 0.9 WAR
SP Jalen Elder (HGH) - 1-1, 4.01 ERA, 33.2 IP, 1.46 WHIP, 4.5 K/9, 0.4 WAR
SP Tony Hose (CI) - 5-6, 3.64 ERA, 89.0 IP, 1.44 WHIP, 6.3 K/9, 2.0 WAR
SP Keith Lighthouse (FARH) - 6-4, 4.50 ERA, 86.0 IP, 1.47 WHIP, 8.5 K/9, 3.0 WAR
SP Bossy O'Malley (HGH) - 9-2, 3.39 ERA, 85.0 IP, 1.27 WHIP, 4.6 K/9, 1.5 WAR
SP Stage Room (FARH) - 3-0, 3.28 ERA, 46.2 IP, 1.31 WHIP, 7.3 K/9, 0.8 WAR
SP Alex Ruder (FARH)* - 5-4, 4.09 ERA, 92.1 IP, 1.35 WHIP, 8.8 K/9, 2.6 WAR
RP Terry Atkins (ACAD) - 0-0, 2.88 ERA, 25.0 IP, 1.28 WHIP, 8.6 K/9, 0.4 WAR
RP Helly Helland (HGH) - 2-1, 3.75 ERA, 24.0 IP, 1.67 WHIP, 4.5 K/9, 0.3 WAR
CL Biscuit Catalano (CI) - 0-2, 8 SV, 1.42 ERA, 19.0 IP, 1.00 WHIP, 7.6 K/9, 0.3 WAR
CL Kap Kooke (FARH) - 4-4, 4.36 ERA, 43.1 IP, 1.68 WHIP, 4.6 K/9, 0.5 WAR
CL Little Rat Swickard (HGH)* - 2-1, 9 SV, 1.31 ERA, 20.2 IP, 1.02 WHIP, 12.2 K/9, 0.8 WAR
C Truth Bezarth (ACAD) - .282/.341/.359, 156 AB, 1 HR, 73 wRC+, -0.1 WAR
C Ollie Caballero (ACAD) - .409/.429/.568, 44 AB, 1 HR, 153 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
C Adam Henderson (HGH)* - .356/.411/.793, 135 AB, 17 HR, 194 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
C Mike Mainelander (FARH) - .367/.432/.500, 150 AB, 4 HR, 138 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
1B Macaw Lee Calkins (CI) - .306/.387/.518, 170 AB, 6 HR, 130 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
1B Angus McGuyver (ACAD)* - .382/.433/.710, 186 AB, 15 HR, 182 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
1B Gladder Questseeker (HGH) - .392/.433/.734, 199 AB, 19 HR, 189 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
1B Oppo Rancisis (FARH) - .342/.397/.529, 155 AB, 6 HR, 131 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
2B Ryan Ediger (HGH) - .333/.375/.474, 171 AB, 110 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
2B Bobba Fette (CI) - .321/.379/.466, 193 AB, 3 HR, 7 SB, 114 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
2B Tom Hopsman (ACAD) - .333/.384/.506, 174 AB, 8 HR, 1 SB, 128 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
2B Jarrod Sebiess (FARH)* - .330/.381/.609, 179 AB, 10 HR, 145 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
3B Chris Christopherson (FARH) - .333/.404/.470, 183 AB, 2 HR, 1 SB, 117 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
3B Danny Pineda (HGH)* - .270/.347/.466, 178 AB, 7 HR, 103 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
SS Water Allen (ACAD) - .303/.368/.438, 185 AB, 1 HR, 10 SB, 106 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
SS Lo Enright (CI)* - .328/.419/.456, 180 AB, 4 HR, 3 SB, 127 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
LF Noah Boatrider (CI) - .312/.390/.465, 157 AB, 4 HR, 1 SB, 121 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
LF Slick Nick Henderson (ACAD) - .325/.378/.589, 163 AB, 12 HR, 3 SB, 140 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
CF Drew Buntrock (FARH)* - .303/.359/.490, 198 AB, 5 HR, 5 SB, 111 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
RF Putt Putt Moreno (FARH)* - .414/.481/.556, 162 AB, 5 HR, 172 wRC+, 1.9 WAR
RF Last Owens (HGH)* - .224/.299/.410, 134 AB, 4 HR, 2 SB, 74 wRC+, -0.4 WAR

MDIL

There's a whole lot of pride on the line when the best baseball players throughout Mount Desert Island League gather for the all-star game.

It was no different this year, as the Small Bertha Division bested the Old Longfellow Division by a score of 5-2, in a spirited contest played at The Lumber Yard.

"It might be a little lower intensity than the regular season or playoffs, but everyone in that clubhouse still wants to win this game," said Kevin Mugshot of the Small Bertha Division, who was named the game MVP.

Mugshot has hit for a .304 career average and totaled 510 hits, 57 home runs and 266 RBIs.

It's All-Star Game time -- time for the superstars to shine! Every year Mount Desert Island League takes a break in the schedule to play the annual All-Star Game. It's a battle of the superstars -- the Small Bertha Division All-Stars versus the Old Longfellow Division All-Stars. The All-Star Game will spotlight the best hitters, the best pitchers and the best fielders, all doing battle against one another, all trying to prove their league is best.

The Small Bertha Division roster will feature these outstanding players:

SP Clay Deschler (SWH) - 6-1, 4.34 ERA, 74.2 IP, 1.51 WHIP, 5.5 K/9, 0.7 WAR
SP Brent Fox (SWH) - 7-1, 3.47 ERA, 72.2 IP, 1.29 WHIP, 4.1 K/9, 1.8 WAR
SP Warren G. Hardman (BHL) - 2-0, 2.84 ERA, 31.2 IP, 1.01 WHIP, 5.1 K/9, 0.8 WAR
SP Nate Kilcrease (SWH) - 6-2, 4.43 ERA, 69.0 IP, 1.28 WHIP, 6.4 K/9, 1.9 WAR
SP Joe Kruithoff (CLFF) - 4-1, 4.06 ERA, 62.0 IP, 1.18 WHIP, 6.1 K/9, 1.3 WAR
SP Mann Pratt (BHL) - 3-5, 4.70 ERA, 46.0 IP, 1.48 WHIP, 3.7 K/9, 0.2 WAR
SP Jake Richter (CLFF) - 2-0, 3.82 ERA, 37.2 IP, 1.46 WHIP, 4.8 K/9, 0.0 WAR
SP Jon Thompson (SWH) - 4-3, 4.88 ERA, 62.2 IP, 1.47 WHIP, 4.0 K/9, 1.1 WAR
SP Andy Watsname (NUCL) - 4-3, 3.90 ERA, 57.2 IP, 1.54 WHIP, 6.4 K/9, 1.6 WAR
RP Jeff Crawler (BHL) - 5-1, 2.90 ERA, 49.2 IP, 1.13 WHIP, 6.5 K/9, 1.2 WAR
RP Jake Maine (NUCL) - 2-1, 3.86 ERA, 18.2 IP, 1.12 WHIP, 8.7 K/9, 0.0 WAR
RP Dusty Tannery (CLFF) - 2-1, 3 SV, 5.21 ERA, 19.0 IP, 1.42 WHIP, 5.2 K/9, 0.1 WAR
CL Colin DePuy (CLFF) - 3-4, 7 SV, 3.78 ERA, 16.2 IP, 1.50 WHIP, 5.4 K/9, 0.0 WAR
CL Redlips Gillis (NUCL) - 2-3, 7 SV, 4.50 ERA, 20.0 IP, 1.75 WHIP, 1.8 K/9, 0.2 WAR
C Joshiel Hawthorne (BHL) - .312/.374/.631, 141 AB, 10 HR, 145 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
C Josh Oldtownroad (NUCL) - .282/.322/.408, 142 AB, 2 HR, 81 wRC+, 0.2 WAR
C Zarbon Z (SWH) - .325/.398/.669, 157 AB, 16 HR, 154 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
1B Jordan Jumphigh (CLFF) - .298/.373/.489, 178 AB, 8 HR, 116 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
1B Matt Mounthope (NUCL) - .347/.425/.591, 193 AB, 11 HR, 153 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
2B Jason Ringer (SWH) - .247/.297/.547, 150 AB, 12 HR, 95 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
2B Reverend Wilson (BHL) - .271/.322/.414, 133 AB, 5 HR, 6 SB, 83 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
3B Ken Roberts (SWH) - .379/.457/.669, 169 AB, 10 HR, 174 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
3B Dog Suzuki (BHL) - .294/.382/.500, 136 AB, 6 HR, 116 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
3B Spratt Turnpike (NUCL) - .346/.410/.644, 104 AB, 9 HR, 159 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
SS Bun Bun Cafaro (SWH) - .262/.351/.407, 145 AB, 4 HR, 6 SB, 92 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
SS Jax Jakubowski (CLFF) - .271/.358/.508, 118 AB, 5 HR, 5 SB, 109 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
LF Glenn McCraine (BHL) - .317/.364/.484, 161 AB, 5 HR, 7 SB, 113 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
LF Lucky Radstormchaser (NUCL) - .307/.379/.513, 189 AB, 10 HR, 123 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
LF Boss Ross (CLFF) - .358/.413/.710, 176 AB, 15 HR, 171 wRC+, 1.9 WAR
CF Geminy Grasshopper (SWH) - .310/.364/.536, 168 AB, 8 HR, 8 SB, 121 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
RF Gregg Bassett (CLFF) - .387/.424/.500, 62 AB, 1 HR, 139 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
RF Ryan Brown (CLFF) - .434/.473/.684, 136 AB, 7 HR, 191 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
RF Marc Giddens (NUCL) - .362/.450/.571, 163 AB, 9 HR, 155 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
RF Chief McGowan (BHL) - .290/.344/.528, 176 AB, 13 HR, 109 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
RF Kevin Mugshot (SWH) - .288/.358/.644, 59 AB, 6 HR, 138 wRC+, 0.5 WAR

And the Old Longfellow Division roster will have these elite performers:

SP Jamie Brenner (RP) - 2-1, 3.38 ERA, 37.1 IP, 1.45 WHIP, 5.5 K/9, 0.3 WAR
SP Chewson Grass (EAGL) - 4-2, 4.14 ERA, 41.1 IP, 1.28 WHIP, 7.8 K/9, 1.1 WAR
SP Tiger Robinson (HADD) - 3-3, 4.84 ERA, 57.2 IP, 1.56 WHIP, 7.0 K/9, 0.4 WAR
SP Jabari Tallkid (EAGL) - 5-2, 4.96 ERA, 65.1 IP, 1.50 WHIP, 5.8 K/9, 1.7 WAR
SP Covington Ti (EAGL) - 2-3, 5.16 ERA, 59.1 IP, 1.69 WHIP, 4.6 K/9, 1.0 WAR
SP Adam Wood (OCEA) - 2-2, 4.15 ERA, 39.0 IP, 1.41 WHIP, 6.0 K/9, 1.0 WAR
SP Orlie Zatt (OCEA) - 3-3, 5.95 ERA, 65.0 IP, 1.54 WHIP, 4.6 K/9, 1.3 WAR
RP Shane Cross (HADD) - 1-0, 3.42 ERA, 26.1 IP, 1.06 WHIP, 5.5 K/9, 0.3 WAR
RP Steve Grasseater (RP) - 4-1, 3.72 ERA, 29.0 IP, 1.14 WHIP, 5.6 K/9, 0.8 WAR
RP Kyle McClurg (RP) - 2-1, 5.13 ERA, 52.2 IP, 1.25 WHIP, 5.0 K/9, 0.3 WAR
RP Nuts Picone (RP) - 2-0, 1.96 ERA, 18.1 IP, 0.87 WHIP, 6.9 K/9, 0.4 WAR
RP Keith Porthole (OCEA) - 3-0, 0.48 ERA, 18.2 IP, 0.75 WHIP, 7.7 K/9, 0.6 WAR
C Lucifer Chambers (HADD) - .292/.324/.423, 137 AB, 4 HR, 83 wRC+, 0.2 WAR
C Kevin Figas (HADD) - .267/.327/.544, 90 AB, 6 HR, 109 wRC+, 0.4 WAR
C Alluvewe Shi (OCEA) - .344/.400/.562, 96 AB, 5 HR, 140 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
1B Adam Crook (HADD) - .310/.351/.632, 87 AB, 8 HR, 135 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
1B Jason Lowder (EAGL) - .379/.439/.726, 124 AB, 10 HR, 178 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
1B Chris Shields (HADD) - .389/.432/.481, 108 AB, 2 HR, 128 wRC+, 0.4 WAR
2B Arthur Blondeale (HADD) - .316/.362/.467, 152 AB, 4 HR, 1 SB, 108 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
2B Wick Johnson (EAGL) - .356/.411/.529, 174 AB, 6 HR, 4 SB, 139 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
2B Peter Principal (RP) - .330/.426/.464, 179 AB, 5 HR, 132 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
3B Jayden Bells (OCEA) - .306/.359/.452, 157 AB, 5 HR, 16 SB, 102 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
3B T.J. Craighead (EAGL) - .340/.388/.654, 153 AB, 12 HR, 8 SB, 146 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
3B Brian Fulmer (HADD) - .286/.351/.450, 189 AB, 6 HR, 4 SB, 98 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
3B Brennan Lighthouse (RP) - .283/.371/.457, 173 AB, 7 HR, 1 SB, 110 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
SS Faro Argyus (EAGL) - .294/.366/.494, 180 AB, 8 HR, 6 SB, 113 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
SS Chris Cappy (RP) - .264/.365/.538, 106 AB, 8 HR, 115 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
SS Travis Reeves (OCEA) - .265/.301/.558, 147 AB, 9 HR, 4 SB, 102 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
LF Gray Epperson (EAGL) - .306/.406/.561, 180 AB, 10 HR, 140 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
LF Maroon Fogcrawler (HADD) - .274/.298/.538, 117 AB, 8 HR, 4 SB, 98 wRC+, 0.1 WAR
CF Travis Gaines (EAGL) - .273/.351/.491, 161 AB, 9 HR, 8 SB, 102 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
RF Vince Eller (OCEA) - .365/.419/.856, 167 AB, 24 HR, 1 SB, 202 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
RF Cup Goodman (HADD) - .400/.466/.769, 65 AB, 6 HR, 204 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
RF John Millertime (OCEA) - .265/.342/.588, 102 AB, 9 HR, 123 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
RF Dean Wesrey (EAGL) - .328/.408/.885, 61 AB, 10 HR, 201 wRC+, 0.8 WAR

VRL

During the star-studded affair, the 2309 Western Atlantic Division All-Stars defeated the Eastern Atlantic Division All-Stars by a score of 6-3.

The fans in attendance at Devil Dogs Field certainly enjoyed the show, seeing the best that the game had to offer.

Chief among the stars was Bad Breath Seth, who led the Western Atlantic Division to victory.

"I will admit I was nervous out there. To share a field with such incredible players is always a humbling experience. But after the first couple pitches, you just have to ignore the talent out there and focus on your game," Seth commented as he accepted his award after the game.

His lifetime stats show Seth has batted .256 and collected 203 hits, 46 home runs and 134 RBIs.

Once again it is time to honor the elite players in the VIM! Rookie League. The league office today announced the names of the players selected to play in the annual league All-Star classic.

Representing the Western Atlantic Division:

SP River Ammunitionman (RKPT) - 4-2, 4.72 ERA, 47.2 IP, 1.53 WHIP, 10.0 K/9, 0.6 WAR
SP Edie Ess (VIM) - 1-0, 5.85 ERA, 32.1 IP, 1.39 WHIP, 9.2 K/9, 0.4 WAR
SP Ias Ford (GLOW) - 3-2, 4.46 ERA, 34.1 IP, 1.28 WHIP, 7.1 K/9, 0.8 WAR
SP Masaya Furukawa (RKPT) - 1-3, 5.64 ERA, 44.2 IP, 1.77 WHIP, 9.3 K/9, 1.0 WAR
SP Coleman Kcaj (RKPT) - 3-1, 3.03 ERA, 38.2 IP, 1.14 WHIP, 8.6 K/9, 1.0 WAR
SP Amray Mukanda (KIT) - 4-2, 4.69 ERA, 55.2 IP, 1.76 WHIP, 7.6 K/9, 0.4 WAR
SP Tony Rontow (RKPT) - 4-2, 5.40 ERA, 50.0 IP, 1.58 WHIP, 5.6 K/9, 0.6 WAR
SP Sorex Vinius (VIM) - 3-3, 4.31 ERA, 48.0 IP, 1.42 WHIP, 8.6 K/9, 0.5 WAR
RP Santee Ahgo (KIT) - 1-0, 1.23 ERA, 14.2 IP, 0.82 WHIP, 11.0 K/9, 0.4 WAR
RP Bubbles Cousins (VIM) - 2-0, 3.98 ERA, 31.2 IP, 1.48 WHIP, 6.5 K/9, 0.2 WAR
RP Bobby English (RKPT) - 2-0, 1.80 ERA, 20.0 IP, 1.30 WHIP, 10.3 K/9, 0.6 WAR
RP Local H (KIT) - 1-1, 4.56 ERA, 25.2 IP, 1.40 WHIP, 6.7 K/9, 0.5 WAR
RP Aidan Livingston (RKPT) - 2-1, 2.96 ERA, 24.1 IP, 1.27 WHIP, 11.5 K/9, 0.9 WAR
RP David Rockets (KIT) - 2-1, 4.50 ERA, 22.0 IP, 1.64 WHIP, 13.5 K/9, 1.0 WAR
RP Mean Gene Turpin (GLOW) - 1-0, 3.33 ERA, 27.0 IP, 1.48 WHIP, 10.0 K/9, 0.6 WAR
CL Smart Marcus Elevator (RKPT) - 0-0, 8 SV, 0.64 ERA, 14.0 IP, 0.93 WHIP, 9.6 K/9, 0.6 WAR
CL Washington Motherson (VIM) - 3-1, 6 SV, 2.79 ERA, 19.1 IP, 1.19 WHIP, 13.0 K/9, 0.9 WAR
C Jupiter Bluemoon (KIT) - .500/.606/.640, 50 AB, 1 SB, 219 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
C Oba Diah (VIM) - .325/.398/.558, 77 AB, 4 HR, 125 wRC+, 0.4 WAR
C Haverhill Frank (VIM) - .349/.421/.639, 83 AB, 5 HR, 157 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
C Batman West (KIT) - .288/.373/.610, 118 AB, 10 HR, 1 SB, 136 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
1B Elijah de Love (GLOW) - .344/.488/.438, 32 AB, 3 SB, 151 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
1B Purl Jamme (KIT) - .381/.465/.639, 147 AB, 11 HR, 1 SB, 167 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
2B Rascal Buck (VIM) - .412/.466/.647, 51 AB, 2 HR, 1 SB, 176 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
2B Lenny Leonard (KIT) - .254/.340/.425, 134 AB, 7 HR, 3 SB, 85 wRC+, 0.2 WAR
2B Dude Mode (GLOW) - .351/.436/.582, 134 AB, 7 HR, 10 SB, 154 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
2B Leontius Salvius (GLOW) - .320/.402/.507, 75 AB, 3 HR, 1 SB, 127 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
2B Tinky Torretta (VIM) - .247/.355/.355, 93 AB, 2 HR, 1 SB, 73 wRC+, -0.0 WAR
2B Wild Wildwest (RKPT) - .342/.396/.526, 152 AB, 6 HR, 6 SB, 119 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
3B Trent Daria (RKPT) - .366/.467/.667, 123 AB, 11 HR, 178 wRC+, 1.8 WAR
3B Aladdin Genie (KIT) - .245/.308/.469, 98 AB, 6 HR, 86 wRC+, 0.3 WAR
3B Family Mann (VIM) - .287/.376/.522, 136 AB, 5 HR, 1 SB, 113 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
SS Pillow Gorffe (VIM) - .324/.435/.576, 139 AB, 7 HR, 7 SB, 151 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
SS Happy Patty McClendon (RKPT) - .210/.288/.484, 124 AB, 7 HR, 3 SB, 73 wRC+, -0.3 WAR
SS Enemy Poor (GLOW) - .283/.333/.545, 99 AB, 7 HR, 1 SB, 109 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
LF Daydream Armhorn (VIM) - .309/.435/.412, 136 AB, 2 HR, 5 SB, 123 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
LF Hawk Attlesea (KIT) - .291/.467/.418, 79 AB, 1 HR, 5 SB, 129 wRC+, 0.4 WAR
LF Shania Burns (KIT) - .255/.309/.627, 51 AB, 5 HR, 1 SB, 103 wRC+, 0.1 WAR
LF Swanee Law (GLOW) - .280/.416/.616, 125 AB, 12 HR, 1 SB, 152 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
LF Stogie Seabrooke (RKPT) - .343/.423/.615, 143 AB, 9 HR, 2 SB, 147 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
LF Disco Stew (KIT) - .347/.405/.694, 72 AB, 7 HR, 165 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
CF Nute Gunray (VIM) - .273/.406/.453, 139 AB, 4 HR, 113 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
CF Tallie Lintra (KIT) - .268/.354/.528, 127 AB, 7 HR, 4 SB, 112 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
CF Dirge Ruiz (GLOW) - .289/.382/.526, 135 AB, 8 HR, 1 SB, 118 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
CF Ren Stimpy (RKPT) - .387/.482/.549, 142 AB, 5 HR, 3 SB, 166 wRC+, 1.8 WAR
RF Enne Fleites (RKPT) - .261/.333/.432, 111 AB, 5 HR, 1 SB, 84 wRC+, -0.0 WAR
RF Cookie Roberts (VIM) - .351/.529/.622, 37 AB, 2 HR, 193 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
RF Bad Breath Seth (GLOW) - .243/.367/.513, 115 AB, 8 HR, 4 SB, 112 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
RF Sparky Starks (RKPT) - .500/.582/.696, 46 AB, 1 HR, 1 SB, 229 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
RF Lunadusk Thorn (VIM) - .288/.380/.462, 156 AB, 5 HR, 1 SB, 104 wRC+, 0.1 WAR

Participating for the Eastern Atlantic Division:

SP Darnell Averett (FRNG) - 2-2, 5.04 ERA, 44.2 IP, 1.41 WHIP, 8.7 K/9, 1.3 WAR
SP Akira Buffguy (HUNT) - 2-1, 4.37 ERA, 35.0 IP, 1.37 WHIP, 6.9 K/9, 0.2 WAR
SP Clooky Liatti (LONG) - 5-2, 4.01 ERA, 42.2 IP, 1.52 WHIP, 7.6 K/9, 0.5 WAR
SP Let Segree (LONG) - 4-3, 3.88 ERA, 60.1 IP, 1.29 WHIP, 8.1 K/9, 1.0 WAR
SP Greg Solensan (FRNG) - 3-3, 5.06 ERA, 64.0 IP, 1.48 WHIP, 5.9 K/9, 1.2 WAR
SP Roman Zvolanek (HUNT) - 1-1, 1.80 ERA, 25.0 IP, 1.16 WHIP, 7.9 K/9, 0.6 WAR
RP Eight Baller (MSAZ) - 1-0, 3.68 ERA, 14.2 IP, 1.36 WHIP, 11.0 K/9, 0.3 WAR
RP Eddie Becerra (MSAZ) - 1-1, 5.14 ERA, 14.0 IP, 1.36 WHIP, 5.8 K/9, -0.3 WAR
RP Antonio Bluehat (FRNG) - 1-0, 4.97 ERA, 25.1 IP, 1.50 WHIP, 6.4 K/9, 0.1 WAR
RP Junior Gray (HUNT) - 0-1, 3.21 ERA, 14.0 IP, 1.93 WHIP, 7.1 K/9, 0.3 WAR
RP Wes Janson (MSAZ) - 2-0, 2.45 ERA, 18.1 IP, 0.87 WHIP, 8.3 K/9, 0.4 WAR
RP Cookie Kwanh (HUNT) - 2-0, 3.30 ERA, 30.0 IP, 1.40 WHIP, 11.1 K/9, 0.9 WAR
RP Tophat Mayhall (HUNT) - 1-1, 7.98 ERA, 14.2 IP, 2.18 WHIP, 11.0 K/9, 0.0 WAR
RP Joo Joo Shooster (FRNG) - 1-1, 4.18 ERA, 23.2 IP, 1.18 WHIP, 5.3 K/9, 0.1 WAR
RP Wicket Warwick (LONG) - 1-0, 2.87 ERA, 31.1 IP, 0.99 WHIP, 6.9 K/9, 0.7 WAR
RP Noe Waye (HUNT) - 2-0, 4.11 ERA, 15.1 IP, 1.43 WHIP, 12.9 K/9, 0.2 WAR
CL Boss Celtic (HUNT) - 2-2, 4.36 ERA, 33.0 IP, 1.70 WHIP, 10.4 K/9, 0.0 WAR
C Markie Mark Conman (MSAZ) - .297/.411/.662, 74 AB, 7 HR, 157 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
C Stone Kaminski (FRNG) - .333/.390/.546, 108 AB, 5 HR, 126 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
C Rirns Llervu (LONG) - .304/.373/.413, 46 AB, 1 HR, 100 wRC+, 0.2 WAR
C Hugo Nieto (MSAZ) - .287/.385/.511, 94 AB, 6 HR, 122 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
1B Jaf Aladdin (HUNT) - .321/.435/.479, 140 AB, 5 HR, 1 SB, 130 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
1B Wetnose Conyers (LONG) - .309/.411/.510, 149 AB, 6 HR, 133 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
1B Tuna Lockpick (FRNG) - .244/.326/.500, 82 AB, 6 HR, 82 wRC+, -0.1 WAR
2B Buddha Budny (HUNT) - .269/.311/.426, 108 AB, 2 HR, 3 SB, 72 wRC+, -0.6 WAR
2B Stale Chips Chlebek (LONG) - .295/.348/.533, 105 AB, 5 HR, 110 wRC+, 0.0 WAR
2B Punkin Mushmouth (FRNG) - .306/.392/.452, 124 AB, 3 HR, 1 SB, 111 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
3B Tomik Bellgarde (LONG) - .267/.424/.459, 135 AB, 6 HR, 2 SB, 126 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
3B Bigpaw Berenstain (HUNT) - .297/.370/.514, 148 AB, 9 HR, 117 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
3B Radio Head (FRNG) - .274/.380/.479, 117 AB, 6 HR, 5 SB, 113 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
3B Lee Shang (MSAZ) - .252/.408/.495, 111 AB, 8 HR, 3 SB, 127 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
SS Aventus Arentino (FRNG) - .261/.338/.366, 142 AB, 4 HR, 76 wRC+, -0.3 WAR
SS Darts D'Nar (LONG) - .396/.434/.646, 48 AB, 2 HR, 3 SB, 165 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
SS Ricky Day-Z (LONG) - .326/.432/.556, 135 AB, 8 HR, 27 SB, 146 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
SS Fruki Fratelli (HUNT) - .290/.380/.355, 62 AB, 1 SB, 93 wRC+, 0.2 WAR
SS Verti McCaffrey (HUNT) - .330/.402/.649, 94 AB, 8 HR, 2 SB, 151 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
LF Wedge Anthill (LONG) - .278/.378/.546, 108 AB, 8 HR, 3 SB, 122 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
LF Gaia Earthdweller (HUNT) - .308/.404/.517, 143 AB, 6 HR, 6 SB, 126 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
CF Alman Brothers (FRNG) - .354/.439/.604, 48 AB, 3 HR, 152 wRC+, 0.4 WAR
CF Casper Goste (MSAZ) - .241/.344/.460, 137 AB, 9 HR, 1 SB, 90 wRC+, 0.4 WAR
CF Jace Spaceghost (HUNT) - .346/.485/.546, 130 AB, 5 HR, 9 SB, 165 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
RF Eddie Penandpap (HUNT) - .252/.306/.559, 111 AB, 8 HR, 2 SB, 101 wRC+, 0.4 WAR
RF Alex Starving (FRNG) - .289/.374/.416, 149 AB, 3 HR, 5 SB, 100 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
RF Mack Triggerfinger (LONG) - .285/.365/.662, 151 AB, 18 HR, 1 SB, 143 wRC+, 1.2 WAR

StLee · 05-25-2024, 08:36 AM

BNN Weekly Report

News from the CBO, Minors, College, and Youth Leagues

by Nat Wright-Kawolski

12 July 2309

CBO Analysis

We are in the middle of July, which means the All-Star Break is approaching quickly. At this point in the season, the NCA still looks wide open with nine teams technically still in the playoff hunt. On the other hand, the SCA appears it may have its playoff five already in place. Let's take a look at the current playoff seeds and then the power rankings.

NCA
1. Starlight
2. County Crossing
3. Bunker Hill
4. Nordhagen Beach
5. The Slog

Bunker Hill and Nordhagen Beach switched places in this update, and The Slog replaced Sunshine Tidings for the final wildcard spot.

SCA
1. Oberland
2. University Point
3. Jamaica Plain
4t. Egret (Egret and Roxbury have yet to meet in 2309).
4t. Roxbury

Oberland and University Point still control their leagues, while all of Jamaica Plain, Egret, and Roxbury just moved around in the wildcard spots. The Ninjas and Rad Sox meet for the first time this week as their last series before the Break.

Here are the current team power rankings for Commonwealth Baseball Organization:

Teams (Total Points, Tendency):
1) University Point Deathclaws (135.0, +) - Despite not having the CBO's best record, the Deathclaws are the CBO's hottest team, winning 9 of 10 and seven straight. The Claws swept FHE, won two over Jamaica Plain, swept Egret, and swept Quincy, including a 20-4 victory yesterday.
2) Oberland T-51s (132.5, -) - The T-51s are three games up on University Point and Starlight for the CBO's best record but dropped a spot after going 7-3 in their last 10. Oberland split at the Gunners, won two over Roxbury, swept Quincy, and then won two of three at the Sox.
3) Starlight Killers (123.0, -) - The Killers are the best team in the NCA, leading the Institute League by six games after going 7-3. Starlight swept County Crossing, won one at Bunker Hill, swept Nordhagen Beach, and then won two over Sunshine Tidings.
4) Jamaica Plain Red Rockets (118.5, ++) - The Red Rockets are another red-hot team, going 8-2 the past two weeks and currently on a five-game winning streak. The Rockets swept the Rad Sox, won one at University Point, swept Diamond City, and swept Spectacle Island.
5) County Crossing Bloodbugs (113.0, -) - The Bloodbugs are still in control in the Brotherhood League despite going in their past 10 games. The Bugs lost two to the Killers, won two over Salem, swept Fort Hagen, and won one at Nahant.
6) Bunker Hill 75ers (108.0, o)
7) Egret Ninjas (104.0, -)
8) Nordhagen Beach Party Boys (103.5, -)
9) Roxbury Rad Sox (102.0, -)
10) The Slog Ghouls (98.0, -)
11) Vault 81 Dwellers (92.0, ++)
12) Salem Witch Hats (91.5, +)
13) Sunshine Tidings Chemists (89.5, -)
14) Nahant Celtics (87.5, +)
15) Atom Cats (83.0, +)
16) Spectacle Island Reapers (81.0, --)
17) Quincy Gunners (77.5, --)
18) Fort Hagen Silver Shroud (74.5, o)
19) Diamond City Swatters (66.0, o)
20) Lexington Synths (65.5, +)
21) Easy Town Assaultrons (62.0, +)
22) Concord Radstags (59.0, -)
23) Goodneighbor Hancocks (57.5, -)
24) FHE Yao Guai (38.0, o)

Brotherhood League

County Crossing has a larger lead over Nordhagen Beach than the Party Boys have over both The Slog and Salem. Suddenly, this league has become the most interesting one of where teams may finish. Both the Bloodbugs and Party Boys seem to be sure things for the playoffs, but complications and slumps do happen.

For the Ghouls, they may be making the move to relevancy this season. Currently, they are 4th in the NCA in runs scored (356) and 7th in runs against (321) despite having the 2nd-best Starters ERA (3.75). The Slog will need to improve their bullpen to make a run, currently 12th in Bullpen ERA (5.90). Young players aiding in the success include SS Gavin Deux-Gas (.332/21/51), rookie 1B Kilometers Davis (.308/20/58), 3B Plain Morris (.266/20/58), ace SP Kyle Gunnels (9-6, 2.86), and SP Flirt Perez (8-4, 2.52).

Institute League

Other than the bottom of the IL, every team has a comfortable distance with the teams before and after them. Starlight has kicked up its status by holding on to the top record, and they are six games up on Bunker Hill, which is five games up on Sunshine Tidings.

Fort Hagen is the last of the teams we still consider alive in the playoff hunt. They have been decent, but a 3-7 mark in their last 10 dropped them seven games back in the race for the 5th spot. The Silver Shroud's offense is much improved in 2309, currently 6th in runs scored (345) despite having the NCA's top batting average (.286). One problem on offense has been their power numbers, 11th at 64. SS Brennan Colt-45 (.360/6/29) has been with the Shroud for only 43 games after being called up from Worcester. 2B Sauce Almeida (.319/9/42) and C Sleve McDichael (.308/9/38) are also batting over .300.

Minutemen League

This league looks to be a race of University Point, Jamaica Plain, and then everyone else with no other team above .500 after both Spectacle Island and Quincy had bad runs of going 3-7 the past two weeks.

The Gunners seem as though they should be more successful than their current 35-37 record. They are 4th in runs scored (371) and 6th in runs allowed (355), meaning they are a well-balanced, above-average team. Four hitters are having great seasons: 1B Curt Carpenter (.376/14/49), RF Baywatch Fischler (.352/15/46), 3B Ben Pettinato (.293/21/75), and 2B Shirt Fowler (.344/9/43).

Railroad League

Oberland has full control of the RL after disposing of Roxbury in 4 of 6 games in the past two weeks, already clinching the season series with a current 7-2 advantage over the Rad Sox. With a nine-game lead, the big question in the second half of the season is if the T-51s can maintain the top record in the SCA.

Egret seems to be the quietest good team in the SCA, which may change if their pitching maintains its success, a sign that playoff success will follow. The Ninjas are 1st in runs allowed (278) due to their Starters ERA (3.48) also being the best. Like The Slog in the NCA, Egret will need to improve its bullpen (10th at 4.97) to be a championship contender. For the starters, all four have an ERA below 4.00: Tup Mallory (7-3, 3.45), Max Grove (6-8, 3.70), Admiral Kelm (12-4, 3.35), and Hry Caje (7-6, 3.49).

CBO Standings

CBO Players of the Week

July 5 - Bunker Hill's Grool Manycaps would not be denied the North Charles Association Player of the Week Award for this past week. His consistent stroke, which produced 10 hits in 20 at-bats and a .500 average, made him the clear favorite to win the honor.

"You just go out there and do what you have to do," said Manycaps, "When I'm up, I try to focus and block everything else out of my mind and have a good at-bat. I'm up there to get a hit or advance a runner, not to get caught up in the emotion of the moment. I hope I can win this award every week."

He also tallied 5 home runs, 9 RBIs, and scored 7 runs.

Thus far this season Manycaps has hit .292 with 16 home runs, 41 RBIs and scored 34 times.

This week's top performer in the South Charles Association was first baseman Barker Cocoa of the University Point Deathclaws.

He pounded out a .375 average and was voted the Player of the Week. Over the last week Cocoa connected for 6 hits in 16 at-bats and 4 home runs, drove in 10 runs and scored 8 times.

For the season Cocoa is batting .444 with 103 hits and 33 home runs. He has scored 87 times and batted in 91.

July 12 - Will Ashfire must have thought he was in seventh heaven this week. First he went on a sensational hitting spree, belting the ball at a .500 pace, then the Lexington first baseman finds out he has been selected the top performer and gets the North Charles Association Player of the Week Award.

Asked what his hitting philosophy was, Ashfire quipped to the BNN reporters, "Well, my theory of hitting is to just watch the ball as it comes in and hit it."

It was a good week's work for Ashfire. He hit .500 average (9-for-18) with 4 home runs and 9 RBIs.

Ashfire is currently batting .206 with 16 home runs and 29 RBIs.

21-year-old Syd Thriftstore sent shock waves through Commonwealth Baseball Organization last week with an eye-popping performance that brought him the South Charles Association Player of the Week Award.

A newcomer to the league, Thriftstore made the establishment sit up and take notice, punishing opposing pitchers with a .476 average, 10 hits in 21 at-bats, 4 home runs and 8 runs batted in.

Where the FHE Yao Guai first baseman goes from here, only the baseball gods know for sure, but Thriftstore certainly made his mark last week.

In 72 games this year Thriftstore has posted a .298 average and put up these numbers: 22 home runs, 56 RBIs and 44 runs scored.

CBO Transactions

Monday, July 12th , 2309
Spectacle Island Reapers: Placed RF Dan Squirrel on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 07/09/2309.
Spectacle Island Reapers: Released RP Dino Toaster.
The Slog Ghouls: Released RP John Johnson.
Bunker Hill 75ers: Signed free agent 1B Gutter Amputee to a minor league contract.
Bunker Hill 75ers: Released 1B Gutter Amputee.
The The Slog Ghouls traded 18-year old minor league 2B David Bloatfly and 20-year old minor league CF Nacho Crisp to the Goodneighbor Hancocks, getting 22-year old CF Bill Lazarus in return.

Sunday, July 11th , 2309
Easy Town Assaultrons: Activated 3B Dog Prairie from the injured list.
Diamond City Swatters: Placed LF Todd Smithfield on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 07/10/2309.
The Spectacle Island Reapers traded 23-year old LHP Alex Williams to the Easy Town Assaultrons, getting 31-year old RF Dan Squirrel in return.
Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Fired Scouting Director Jeff Robinson.

Saturday, July 10th , 2309
Vault 81 Dwellers: Placed LF Mace Pageturner on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 07/09/2309.

Thursday, July 8th , 2309
University Point Deathclaws: Activated RF Tomas Jones from the injured list.
University Point Deathclaws: Sent RF Tomas Jones to Triple A Graygarden for injury rehab.
The Slog Ghouls: Activated SP Kyle Gunnels from the restricted list.
FHE Yao Guai: Released SS Octavio Snowshovel.
FHE Yao Guai: Released RP Ken Ekman.
FHE Yao Guai: Released RP Chief Brandon Gamer.
Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Released 1B Mike Hubologist.

Wednesday, July 7th , 2309
FHE Yao Guai: Activated CL Baker Dozen from the injured list.
FHE Yao Guai: Sent CL Baker Dozen to Triple A Watertown for injury rehab.
Sunshine Tidings Chemists: Activated CF Ricky Ticky Laughy from the restricted list.
Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Placed LF Ken Debate on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 07/06/2309.
Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Signed SS Matt deOldlady.

Tuesday, July 6th , 2309
Nordhagen Beach Party Boys: Activated LF Young Goodman from the injured list.

Monday, July 5th , 2309
Vault 81 Dwellers: Activated RP Dan Dozier from the restricted list.
Egret Ninjas: Activated SS Hopper Hayes from the injured list.
Egret Ninjas: Sent SS Hopper Hayes to Triple A Brookline for injury rehab.
Egret Ninjas: Activated RP Taco LaVergne from the injured list.
Spectacle Island Reapers: Activated RF Matt Basile from the restricted list.
The Roxbury Rad Sox traded 18-year old minor league LHP Chris Hyche and 24-year old minor league CF Free Cake Doorman to the Salem Witch Hats, getting 26-year old minor league 1B Aaron Ramrodman in return.
The Nahant Celtics traded 25-year old SS Cope Kearns and a 4th round draft pick to the Sunshine Tidings Chemists, getting 22-year old minor league LF Victor Desire, 18-year old minor league 3B Ori Reuven, and 23-year old minor league SS Meego Lett in return.

Sunday, July 4th , 2309
Egret Ninjas: Activated SP Tup Mallory from the injured list.
The Roxbury Rad Sox traded 21-year old minor league SS Sola Nabe, a 3rd round draft pick, and a 2nd round draft pick to the Easy Town Assaultrons, getting 31-year old LHP Adam Forestman and 27-year old RHP Charred Lee Widemore in return.

Friday, July 2nd , 2309
Oberland T-51s: Released RP Matt Duck.
The Easy Town Assaultrons traded 31-year old 2B Carlos Tophat to the Nahant Celtics, getting 18-year old minor league C Cole Spice in return.
The The Slog Ghouls traded 22-year old minor league 1B Scott Back to the Roxbury Rad Sox, getting 24-year old LHP Crisco Caristo in return.

Thursday, July 1st , 2309
University Point Deathclaws: Activated RP Willie Lule from the restricted list.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Placed RP Dan Dozier on the restricted list.
Easy Town Assaultrons: Placed RF Dan Squirrel on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/30/2309.
Salem Witch Hats: Activated CL Justin Wilkerson from the restricted list.
Quincy Gunners: Activated LF Hondo Ohnaka from the injured list.
Quincy Gunners: Sent LF Hondo Ohnaka to Triple A Castle for injury rehab.
Sunshine Tidings Chemists: Placed CF Ricky Ticky Laughy on the restricted list.
The Slog Ghouls: Activated RP Denaria Kee from the injured list.
The Slog Ghouls: Placed SP Kyle Gunnels on the restricted list.
Oberland T-51s: Released LF Davjean Lewis.
Spectacle Island Reapers: Placed RF Matt Basile on the restricted list.
The Oberland T-51s traded 19-year old minor league LF Jwin Bigler and 24-year old minor league LHP Aaron Reddeath to the Easy Town Assaultrons, getting 31-year old RHP Aaron Geneva in return.

Wednesday, June 30th , 2309
Sunshine Tidings Chemists: Activated SP Joey Dimes from the restricted list.
The Atom Cats traded 38-year old RHP Chopsticks McWilliams to the Nordhagen Beach Party Boys, getting 18-year old minor league RF Bucky Tampa in return.

Tuesday, June 29th , 2309
Bunker Hill 75ers: Placed CF Precious Puppy on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/26/2309.

StLee · 05-25-2024, 09:47 AM

BNN Report

News from the CBO, Minors, BCAC, and CYL

by Nat Wright-Kawolski

19 July 2309

CBO All-Star Rosters

The votes are tallied and the players have been chosen -- all that's left is to "Play Ball"! It's time once again for the midyear classic, where the league's premier performers come together to show their skill and talent. The All-Stars from the North Charles Association and the South Charles Association are set to tangle to determine which league is the best.

The roster for the North Charles Association is:

SP Leyden Aigg (CON) - 5-9, 2.98 ERA, 133.0 IP, 1.29 WHIP, 5.7 K/9, 3.4 WAR
SP Kyle Gunnels (SLOG) - 9-7, 3.26 ERA, 132.2 IP, 1.35 WHIP, 8.9 K/9, 3.6 WAR
SP Beachboy Nut (NB)* - 11-5, 2.72 ERA, 145.2 IP, 1.06 WHIP, 6.9 K/9, 4.6 WAR
SP Flirt Perez (SLOG) - 8-4, 2.58 ERA, 115.1 IP, 1.14 WHIP, 6.5 K/9, 2.5 WAR
SP Whokill Poole (STAR) - 12-2, 2.90 ERA, 127.1 IP, 1.11 WHIP, 6.8 K/9, 3.2 WAR
SP Digger Vadim (STAR) - 10-5, 3.75 ERA, 151.1 IP, 1.20 WHIP, 8.0 K/9, 4.4 WAR
RP Keith Bralley (FtH) - 2-0, 3.50 ERA, 43.2 IP, 1.40 WHIP, 3.7 K/9, -0.1 WAR
RP Pokey Chatman (SAL) - 2-0, 1.30 ERA, 41.2 IP, 1.08 WHIP, 6.0 K/9, 0.8 WAR
RP Rafe Sauce (BH) - 1-4, 4.56 ERA, 25.2 IP, 1.52 WHIP, 7.7 K/9, -0.1 WAR
CL Cush Baker (ST)* - 2-4, 17 SV, 2.37 ERA, 30.1 IP, 1.19 WHIP, 6.8 K/9, 1.3 WAR
CL Wick Prater (CC) - 4-2, 25 SV, 3.12 ERA, 40.1 IP, 1.17 WHIP, 8.3 K/9, 1.4 WAR
C Silvam Fourteen (SLOG) - .301/.339/.453, 276 AB, 8 HR, 104 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
C Sleve McDichael (FtH)* - .319/.395/.498, 279 AB, 12 HR, 136 wRC+, 1.8 WAR
C Red Sone (ST) - .293/.363/.444, 270 AB, 9 HR, 113 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
1B Dusty Brownell (ST) - .289/.386/.637, 284 AB, 30 HR, 168 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
1B Oren Gep (STAR) - .305/.423/.638, 279 AB, 24 HR, 172 wRC+, 3.1 WAR
1B Needham Tickler (SAL)* - .335/.420/.712, 233 AB, 25 HR, 1 SB, 198 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
1B Lannie Tykeson (ET) - .323/.411/.514, 288 AB, 15 HR, 146 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
2B Michael Hoopring (SAL)* - .334/.418/.589, 314 AB, 19 HR, 8 SB, 170 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
3B Smiling Jack Moff (LEX) - .278/.356/.367, 237 AB, 4 HR, 96 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
3B Plain Morris (SLOG)* - .263/.369/.533, 285 AB, 20 HR, 2 SB, 136 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
SS Gavin Deux-Gas (SLOG) - .317/.376/.585, 325 AB, 21 HR, 6 SB, 152 wRC+, 4.5 WAR
SS Aaron Squire (BH)* - .305/.355/.529, 308 AB, 19 HR, 133 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
LF Young Goodman (NB)* - .336/.423/.625, 259 AB, 16 HR, 3 SB, 176 wRC+, 3.7 WAR
LF Glenn Higinbotham (STAR) - .298/.384/.555, 319 AB, 20 HR, 14 SB, 144 wRC+, 4.5 WAR
LF Donny Kowalski (BH) - .301/.379/.560, 282 AB, 18 HR, 2 SB, 148 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
CF Duff Fee (CON) - .299/.363/.577, 298 AB, 22 HR, 5 SB, 147 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
CF Grandson Quarles (NAH) - .310/.394/.488, 281 AB, 10 HR, 7 SB, 134 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
CF Any Why (CC)* - .325/.387/.610, 326 AB, 22 HR, 1 SB, 153 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
RF Baktu DaWell (ST) - .310/.398/.569, 290 AB, 22 HR, 1 SB, 157 wRC+, 3.1 WAR
RF Brian DeLong (SAL) - .348/.471/.638, 279 AB, 22 HR, 192 wRC+, 4.3 WAR
RF Hurr Lee Reyes (STAR)* - .357/.437/.598, 311 AB, 15 HR, 6 SB, 176 wRC+, 4.7 WAR
RF Babs Rooth (CC) - .306/.394/.544, 307 AB, 20 HR, 143 wRC+, 2.4 WAR

The roster for the South Charles Association is:

SP Derek Green (JP) - 8-8, 3.41 ERA, 134.2 IP, 1.17 WHIP, 9.0 K/9, 4.2 WAR
SP Sheng Kawolski (DC) - 8-8, 3.20 ERA, 149.0 IP, 1.19 WHIP, 7.4 K/9, 5.3 WAR
SP Admiral Kelm (EGR) - 13-4, 3.41 ERA, 147.2 IP, 1.30 WHIP, 6.3 K/9, 3.9 WAR
SP Nuke Laloosh (ROX) - 8-7, 3.45 ERA, 138.1 IP, 1.21 WHIP, 7.9 K/9, 3.3 WAR
SP Exxie Summerset (V81) - 11-6, 3.52 ERA, 153.1 IP, 1.17 WHIP, 6.3 K/9, 2.9 WAR
SP Chris Teddybear (SI)* - 5-1, 4.40 ERA, 61.1 IP, 1.53 WHIP, 7.2 K/9, 2.0 WAR (Injured)
SP Mesquite Williams (OBE) - 10-3, 2.65 ERA, 139.0 IP, 1.27 WHIP, 7.6 K/9, 3.8 WAR
RP Josh Calvit (SI) - 5-1, 4.15 ERA, 69.1 IP, 1.62 WHIP, 5.1 K/9, 0.5 WAR
RP Andy Helium (ROX)* - 3-1, 8 SV, 3.00 ERA, 27.0 IP, 1.48 WHIP, 7.3 K/9, 0.2 WAR
CL William Butcherman (OBE) - 3-2, 23 SV, 2.50 ERA, 36.0 IP, 1.36 WHIP, 8.0 K/9, 0.6 WAR
CL Rob O'Cop (JP) - 1-4, 21 SV, 3.60 ERA, 30.0 IP, 1.23 WHIP, 9.9 K/9, 1.0 WAR
CL Josh Samm (DC) - 1-3, 18 SV, 2.83 ERA, 35.0 IP, 1.31 WHIP, 8.0 K/9, 1.1 WAR
C Plump Jack Korson (EGR) - .291/.387/.446, 251 AB, 10 HR, 121 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
C Dopey Meanie (JP) - .288/.363/.403, 243 AB, 6 HR, 103 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
C Racky Westheim (OBE)* - .351/.409/.474, 268 AB, 3 HR, 136 wRC+, 3.9 WAR
1B Curt Carpenter (QUIN) - .371/.429/.591, 264 AB, 14 HR, 172 wRC+, 2.7 WAR
1B Barker Cocoa (UP)* - .432/.577/.913, 264 AB, 37 HR, 3 SB, 101 RBI, 8.9 WAR
1B Chase Doctorman (OBE) - .317/.395/.622, 249 AB, 20 HR, 163 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
1B Syd Thriftstore (FHE) - .289/.351/.565, 308 AB, 23 HR, 135 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
2B Shirt Fowler (QUIN)* - .354/.460/.522, 291 AB, 9 HR, 166 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
2B Chris Recore (UP) - .331/.423/.494, 308 AB, 10 HR, 8 SB, 138 wRC+, 3.6 WAR
2B Justin Tootles (EGR) - .353/.430/.502, 275 AB, 10 HR, 21 SB, 152 wRC+, 3.7 WAR
3B Diamond Ball (SI)* - .350/.430/.566, 286 AB, 14 HR, 168 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
3B Donn Mattingley (ROX) - .318/.434/.584, 296 AB, 23 HR, 174 wRC+, 4.6 WAR
3B Ben Pettinato (QUIN) - .297/.359/.552, 306 AB, 21 HR, 135 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
SS Jake Doucette (JP)* - .364/.412/.524, 330 AB, 12 HR, 6 SB, 152 wRC+, 3.4 WAR
SS Austin Engill (UP) - .258/.384/.541, 283 AB, 21 HR, 8 SB, 141 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
LF Knife Bowie (SI) - .314/.376/.619, 239 AB, 20 HR, 160 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
LF Ken Debate (JP)* - .337/.405/.728, 279 AB, 29 HR, 192 wRC+, 4.0 WAR
LF Figgie Legendsport (ATOM) - .345/.419/.614, 267 AB, 18 HR, 1 SB, 174 wRC+, 3.6 WAR
CF Missile Crews (GOOD)* - .364/.439/.695, 236 AB, 20 HR, 5 SB, 195 wRC+, 4.6 WAR (Injured)
CF Stu Gains (V81) - .297/.392/.536, 293 AB, 19 HR, 147 wRC+, 3.5 WAR
CF Aesed Hayjen (UP) - .311/.379/.572, 334 AB, 25 HR, 14 SB, 149 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
RF Orcin Cardinal (OBE) - .293/.366/.609, 307 AB, 28 HR, 152 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
RF Baywatch Fischler (QUIN)* - .347/.460/.551, 303 AB, 15 HR, 172 wRC+, 4.8 WAR

MML All-Star Game

Despite his best efforts, game MVP Nate Trollight's Legends League All-Stars couldn't overcome the powerful Stars League squad in the annual All-Star Game.

"We tried our best, but did you see the talent in that lineup?" Trollight was quoted as saying after the game. "I'm honored to be named MVP of the game. To stand among the greatest stars of the game and be declared the best among them is truly an honor, even if we didn't end up winning the game. I had fun, and I think the fans did as well."

The Stars League All-Stars triumphed in the game by a final score of 4-3 in this year's game at Milton General Stadium.

Lifetime Trollight is hitting .323 with 50 doubles, 5 triples, 24 home runs, 101 RBIs and 112 runs scored. He has appeared in 173 games to date and delivered 218 hits.

Once again it is time to honor the elite players in the Massachusetts Minor League. The league office today announced the names of the players selected to play in the annual league All-Star classic.

Representing the Legends League:

SP Chris Brahmin (LOW) - 2-1, 2.32 ERA, 42.2 IP, 1.05 WHIP, 9.3 K/9, 1.6 WAR
SP Ryan Dennislynch (BURL) - 6-3, 3.55 ERA, 99.0 IP, 1.28 WHIP, 7.0 K/9, 3.0 WAR
SP Bob Earthling (BURL) - 9-2, 3.45 ERA, 91.1 IP, 1.42 WHIP, 7.7 K/9, 2.6 WAR
SP Randy Kaplan (EVER) - 9-2, 3.52 ERA, 107.1 IP, 1.30 WHIP, 5.5 K/9, 3.6 WAR
SP John Oldsink (ARL) - 8-2, 3.13 ERA, 118.0 IP, 1.03 WHIP, 5.6 K/9, 3.0 WAR
RP Jesse Fraud (LYNN) - 5-1, 3.08 ERA, 76.0 IP, 1.34 WHIP, 6.6 K/9, 2.6 WAR
RP Closecall Hubb (DANV) - 2-0, 2.43 ERA, 33.1 IP, 1.38 WHIP, 9.4 K/9, 0.8 WAR
RP Alex Loz (EVER) - 1-0, 2.33 ERA, 38.2 IP, 0.80 WHIP, 10.2 K/9, 0.6 WAR
RP October McOmber (DANV) - 1-1, 1.08 ERA, 33.1 IP, 1.08 WHIP, 7.3 K/9, 0.7 WAR
CL Ichavod Shoemaker (ABE) - 2-2, 17 SV, 1.77 ERA, 35.2 IP, 0.98 WHIP, 6.6 K/9, 1.0 WAR
C Tricky Takanawa (WATR) - .257/.327/.527, 241 AB, 17 HR, 105 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
C Nu York (MED) - .380/.435/.611, 108 AB, 6 HR, 158 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
1B Charlie Obuchowski (CLIF) - .367/.444/.667, 147 AB, 12 HR, 169 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
1B Kern Rifleman (MED) - .322/.395/.636, 239 AB, 21 HR, 1 SB, 142 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
2B Rowdy Rodney Holt (BURL) - .400/.431/.547, 285 AB, 4 HR, 3 SB, 146 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
2B Halftime Jumpman (ABE) - .351/.401/.590, 271 AB, 12 HR, 24 SB, 142 wRC+, 2.7 WAR
3B Pretty Boy Richards (BURL) - .377/.413/.536, 289 AB, 6 HR, 137 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
SS Rock Rampage (GRAY) - .303/.358/.532, 267 AB, 12 HR, 5 SB, 114 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
SS Nate Trollight (BURL) - .359/.442/.593, 248 AB, 11 HR, 156 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
LF Cansit Kellogg (BURL) - .291/.362/.645, 172 AB, 16 HR, 1 SB, 131 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
LF Moxie Morris (BURL) - .321/.383/.624, 165 AB, 14 HR, 1 SB, 144 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
RF Josh Green (MED) - .352/.423/.620, 179 AB, 10 HR, 157 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
RF Simon Green (GRAY) - .324/.407/.528, 216 AB, 11 HR, 4 SB, 125 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
RF Kyle Hacker (ARL) - .347/.404/.612, 147 AB, 9 HR, 152 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
RF Earhole Watson (FF) - .321/.404/.671, 249 AB, 26 HR, 151 wRC+, 1.3 WAR

Participating for the Stars League:

SP Zane Blaze (WAR) - 5-6, 4.13 ERA, 93.2 IP, 1.38 WHIP, 6.8 K/9, 2.0 WAR
SP Van Funky (SAND) - 6-1, 2.97 ERA, 72.2 IP, 1.32 WHIP, 8.7 K/9, 2.2 WAR
SP Justin Hodges (WORC) - 5-0, 3.25 ERA, 61.0 IP, 1.10 WHIP, 6.8 K/9, 2.2 WAR
SP Tey How (BRK) - 9-4, 3.02 ERA, 119.1 IP, 1.24 WHIP, 8.0 K/9, 4.5 WAR
SP Boxer Rigger (BRK) - 3-3, 3.39 ERA, 69.0 IP, 1.04 WHIP, 7.0 K/9, 2.1 WAR
RP William Howard Chief (WAR) - 4-2, 3.98 ERA, 86.0 IP, 1.26 WHIP, 4.3 K/9, 1.7 WAR
RP Brandon Freeman (NEED) - 1-1, 2.57 ERA, 35.0 IP, 1.06 WHIP, 6.4 K/9, 0.1 WAR
RP Jalen Gibbons (PL) - 5-3, 3.74 ERA, 86.2 IP, 1.19 WHIP, 7.8 K/9, 1.5 WAR
CL Homeslice Cochrane (WAR) - 4-1, 17 SV, 2.20 ERA, 45.0 IP, 1.00 WHIP, 6.0 K/9, 1.0 WAR
CL New Storm (WELL) - 5-2, 6 SV, 3.25 ERA, 36.0 IP, 1.17 WHIP, 11.0 K/9, 0.9 WAR
C Queue Bear (CAST) - .316/.381/.608, 212 AB, 17 HR, 142 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
C Mike Davidson (WELL) - .269/.359/.538, 208 AB, 14 HR, 113 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
1B Dusty Dumas (PROV) - .314/.369/.492, 264 AB, 12 HR, 10 SB, 114 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
1B Mountainside Rockhand (BT) - .373/.426/.693, 153 AB, 12 HR, 3 SB, 174 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
1B Jackie Shepherd (BT) - .441/.493/.787, 136 AB, 10 HR, 216 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
1B Willie Wattz (FOX) - .328/.376/.555, 238 AB, 9 HR, 8 SB, 125 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
3B Burtie Cuttooth (BT) - .337/.390/.631, 249 AB, 19 HR, 1 SB, 139 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
SS Tenpenny Luna (PL) - .349/.423/.540, 126 AB, 3 HR, 142 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
SS Beyemeff Pitt (WAR) - .356/.438/.572, 180 AB, 9 HR, 153 wRC+, 1.8 WAR
LF Jace Nightwatch (BRK) - .380/.466/.561, 255 AB, 8 HR, 32 SB, 161 wRC+, 3.5 WAR
CF Slump Daydreamer (NEED) - .304/.382/.522, 253 AB, 15 HR, 9 SB, 126 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
CF Easy Rider Powell (NAT) - .345/.419/.602, 226 AB, 17 HR, 153 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
CF Dustin Shotgun (PROV) - .341/.383/.611, 270 AB, 16 HR, 7 SB, 142 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
RF Redface Brickstone (WELL) - .333/.441/.659, 246 AB, 21 HR, 165 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
RF Trey Lickrock (WORC) - .355/.422/.599, 262 AB, 17 HR, 152 wRC+, 1.9 WAR

BMU All-Star Game

Field at Woburn was the place to be for baseball fans tonight, as the best BMU players gathered for the annual all-star game.

On the field, the Massachusetts Association downed the Commonwealth Association by a score of 7-5. Off the field, game MVP Nathan Hellelf said he thinks everyone had a good night.

"You looked into the stands and it seemed like everyone was having a fantastic time," said the 24-year-old, who went 2-for-2 in the game. "A game like this is good for the sport."

Hellelf is batting .292 with 80 career base hits, including 16 doubles, 1 triple and 13 home runs with 53 RBIs and 42 runs scored. He has played in 121 games, stolen 0 bases and compiled a .354 OBP.

It's All-Star Game time -- time for the superstars to shine! Every year Boston Minor Union takes a break in the schedule to play the annual All-Star Game. It's a battle of the superstars -- the Commonwealth Association All-Stars versus the Massachusetts Association All-Stars. The All-Star Game will spotlight the best hitters, the best pitchers and the best fielders, all doing battle against one another, all trying to prove their league is best.

The Commonwealth Association roster will feature these outstanding players:

SP Pizza Castellanata (MYST) - 7-3, 3.73 ERA, 82.0 IP, 1.35 WHIP, 6.6 K/9, 2.1 WAR
SP Rob Hoode (BROK) - 5-4, 3.34 ERA, 89.0 IP, 1.27 WHIP, 5.2 K/9, 2.5 WAR
SP Different Lopez (TBLF) - 7-4, 3.32 ERA, 81.1 IP, 1.14 WHIP, 8.3 K/9, 2.1 WAR
SP Caramel Plows (BROK) - 8-4, 3.74 ERA, 86.2 IP, 1.27 WHIP, 7.6 K/9, 2.4 WAR
SP TD Sixpoint (MARB) - 4-2, 3.94 ERA, 64.0 IP, 1.23 WHIP, 7.6 K/9, 1.2 WAR
SP Josh Woods (SANC) - 4-0, 1.69 ERA, 37.1 IP, 1.18 WHIP, 4.8 K/9, 1.2 WAR
RP Patience Evergreen (LIT) - 3-1, 2.84 ERA, 31.2 IP, 1.07 WHIP, 8.0 K/9, 0.6 WAR
RP Spitball Heater (BROK) - 1-1, 3.41 ERA, 37.0 IP, 1.08 WHIP, 8.3 K/9, 0.4 WAR
RP Eddie Lackey (TBLF) - 1-1, 2.81 ERA, 32.0 IP, 1.34 WHIP, 11.2 K/9, 0.7 WAR
RP Josh Timelord (TBLF) - 3-1, 3.64 ERA, 42.0 IP, 1.52 WHIP, 7.1 K/9, 0.3 WAR
RP Pete Willis (WOB) - 7-1, 4.44 ERA, 79.0 IP, 1.39 WHIP, 5.1 K/9, 1.7 WAR
C Casey Fish (MYST) - .364/.467/.489, 88 AB, 1 HR, 144 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
C Purple Gonzales (MYST) - .329/.410/.600, 70 AB, 4 HR, 140 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
C Hax Kim (Cov) - .341/.424/.719, 167 AB, 18 HR, 171 wRC+, 1.8 WAR
1B Shoe Kiesel (BROK) - .315/.453/.732, 168 AB, 19 HR, 169 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
1B Agen Kolar (FGRN) - .331/.417/.531, 130 AB, 6 HR, 127 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
1B Nick Webgrease (MARB) - .324/.414/.618, 173 AB, 12 HR, 12 SB, 146 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
2B Ryoo Ree (SANC) - .345/.427/.585, 229 AB, 14 HR, 20 SB, 147 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
2B Humble Shroud (MYST) - .330/.386/.485, 227 AB, 6 HR, 4 SB, 112 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
3B Elijah Failson (MYST) - .350/.401/.528, 246 AB, 5 HR, 15 SB, 127 wRC+, 1.8 WAR
SS Gavrie Zagvozkin (WIN) - .320/.401/.474, 194 AB, 4 HR, 7 SB, 116 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
LF Speedy Bugg (WIN) - .312/.383/.644, 160 AB, 14 HR, 16 SB, 137 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
LF Jobal Nappe (Cov) - .283/.383/.486, 212 AB, 10 HR, 1 SB, 113 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
LF Teig O'Kane (OZ) - .341/.386/.527, 129 AB, 7 HR, 4 SB, 118 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
CF Zaire Inquisitor (MYST) - .418/.489/.719, 153 AB, 11 HR, 1 SB, 191 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
CF Thrifty Iraheta (BROK) - .362/.409/.600, 240 AB, 10 HR, 26 SB, 138 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
CF Bumpy Redfern (WOB) - .388/.465/.679, 196 AB, 15 HR, 6 SB, 178 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
RF Buzz Burnout (Cov) - .348/.427/.589, 141 AB, 7 HR, 144 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
RF Pagetti Rook (MYST) - .354/.447/.714, 192 AB, 18 HR, 172 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
RF Mia Thunder (TAFF) - .368/.427/.586, 220 AB, 12 HR, 2 SB, 145 wRC+, 1.8 WAR

And the Massachusetts Association roster will have these elite performers:

SP Boston Gloston (NEPP) - 10-1, 2.66 ERA, 84.2 IP, 1.06 WHIP, 10.0 K/9, 3.6 WAR
SP Lazy Lasecki (CGP) - 8-3, 3.75 ERA, 96.0 IP, 1.18 WHIP, 6.6 K/9, 1.7 WAR
SP Waxer Lucatero (NEPP) - 8-4, 2.75 ERA, 95.0 IP, 1.13 WHIP, 7.9 K/9, 3.1 WAR
SP Make Money (CGP) - 5-1, 2.59 ERA, 62.2 IP, 1.24 WHIP, 8.0 K/9, 1.9 WAR
SP Ice Water Williams (FGR) - 7-1, 2.99 ERA, 69.1 IP, 1.20 WHIP, 5.7 K/9, 2.2 WAR
SP Zane Zorro (MARL) - 4-2, 2.55 ERA, 53.0 IP, 1.00 WHIP, 5.3 K/9, 1.6 WAR
RP Tan Divo (SUFF) - 2-0, 2.56 ERA, 31.2 IP, 1.39 WHIP, 7.4 K/9, 0.4 WAR
RP Roy Kates (NEPP) - 1-0, 1.59 ERA, 34.0 IP, 1.24 WHIP, 7.1 K/9, 0.5 WAR
RP Qazal Mabry (CVA) - 2-0, 3.86 ERA, 30.1 IP, 1.38 WHIP, 9.5 K/9, 0.8 WAR
RP Matchbox Ollivierre (PLY) - 2-0, 2.00 ERA, 36.0 IP, 0.92 WHIP, 7.8 K/9, 1.1 WAR
RP Hugh Stun (HULL) - 3-0, 3.10 ERA, 29.0 IP, 1.17 WHIP, 8.7 K/9, 0.6 WAR
C Pooja Berrie (MS) - .352/.439/.659, 182 AB, 14 HR, 165 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
C Chin Chin Chickerling (FGR) - .275/.377/.619, 189 AB, 20 HR, 135 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
C Aika Larsson (CGP) - .302/.394/.511, 139 AB, 6 HR, 119 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
1B Propellor Perimeter (MPKE) - .358/.467/.656, 151 AB, 13 HR, 1 SB, 168 wRC+, 1.8 WAR
2B Pomeroy Ignoramus (MPKE) - .326/.348/.630, 135 AB, 12 HR, 1 SB, 116 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
2B Nauseous Revere (FGR) - .273/.398/.483, 209 AB, 10 HR, 8 SB, 111 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
3B Spudd McKenzie (MS) - .364/.426/.657, 198 AB, 15 HR, 2 SB, 160 wRC+, 1.9 WAR
3B Zero Nought (SOMP) - .294/.386/.569, 218 AB, 16 HR, 128 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
3B Downlow Uptown (CGP) - .333/.446/.456, 147 AB, 4 HR, 10 SB, 126 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
SS Patrick Funday-Monday (SOMP) - .329/.396/.539, 152 AB, 6 HR, 2 SB, 128 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
LF Mickey Halifax (HULL) - .353/.417/.712, 139 AB, 13 HR, 166 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
LF Nathan Hellelf (CVA) - .354/.391/.671, 79 AB, 5 HR, 149 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
LF Jouane Manette (FGR) - .365/.453/.567, 208 AB, 11 HR, 2 SB, 153 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
LF Gizmo Stripe (SOMP) - .332/.370/.684, 193 AB, 18 HR, 6 SB, 143 wRC+, 1.8 WAR
CF Calixto Corrium (FGR) - .271/.364/.628, 218 AB, 20 HR, 3 SB, 131 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
CF Sack King (MARL) - .258/.336/.627, 217 AB, 24 HR, 8 SB, 119 wRC+, 1.8 WAR
RF Slash Cogsworth (WROX) - .335/.412/.654, 179 AB, 16 HR, 1 SB, 153 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
RF Connor Dracula (MS) - .423/.463/.772, 149 AB, 13 HR, 2 SB, 192 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
RF Foo Fieterz (FGR) - .310/.437/.655, 200 AB, 21 HR, 3 SB, 160 wRC+, 2.7 WAR

GBRL All-Star Game

Greater Boston Rookie League put its best players on the field today, and the game certainly showed that.

In the annual Midseason Classic, the North League came out over the South League by a final score of 8-4. Leading the way for the North League All-Stars was first baseman
Tyler Johnson.

"I go out there and do my best every game, All-Star game or not," the star said after his great show, going 3-for-3 in the contest.

Johnson's career batting average is .261. In 229 games, he has gotten 179 hits, 68 home runs, 160 RBIs and scored 132 runs.

It's that time of the season again, when the best of the best battle it out for Greater Boston Rookie League bragging rights. Yes, it's time for the annual All-Star game! The North League All-Stars will take on the South League All-Stars in a star-studded showdown.

Leading the way for the North League All-Stars will be:

SP Bolt Bacon (VEGA) - 5-3, 3.23 ERA, 69.2 IP, 1.22 WHIP, 10.2 K/9, 2.2 WAR
SP Roron Corobb (PARS) - 5-0, 3.83 ERA, 51.2 IP, 1.53 WHIP, 9.9 K/9, 1.6 WAR
SP Red Eagle (UHC) - 5-6, 4.28 ERA, 101.0 IP, 1.46 WHIP, 8.8 K/9, 2.7 WAR
SP Blacksmith Kowalczyk (WALD) - 6-4, 3.69 ERA, 92.2 IP, 1.28 WHIP, 10.7 K/9, 1.9 WAR
SP Hawk Lanta (NUKX) - 5-2, 3.76 ERA, 69.1 IP, 1.28 WHIP, 11.4 K/9, 1.6 WAR
SP Gatatog Uvenk (MT) - 7-5, 4.56 ERA, 81.0 IP, 1.36 WHIP, 9.2 K/9, 2.1 WAR
RP Fox Buis (BEL) - 0-2, 4.29 ERA, 35.2 IP, 1.49 WHIP, 11.9 K/9, 1.0 WAR
RP Ohn Gos (MT) - 0-1, 4.09 ERA, 33.0 IP, 1.52 WHIP, 6.0 K/9, 0.1 WAR
RP Tom's Liver Nicholson (MT) - 3-3, 3.59 ERA, 42.2 IP, 1.10 WHIP, 9.7 K/9, 1.0 WAR
RP Jedi Skywalk (UHC) - 3-2, 3.41 ERA, 37.0 IP, 1.49 WHIP, 10.5 K/9, 0.2 WAR
RP Hugo Turk (RN) - 2-2, 3.48 ERA, 33.2 IP, 1.66 WHIP, 12.0 K/9, 0.4 WAR
C Pel Learns (UHC) - .343/.430/.467, 105 AB, 3 HR, 132 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
C John Rubbleman (WALD) - .292/.410/.615, 96 AB, 9 HR, 148 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
C Hild Zollstock (BB) - .277/.394/.497, 159 AB, 7 HR, 117 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
1B Tyler Johnson (RN) - .260/.379/.673, 196 AB, 25 HR, 3 SB, 148 wRC+, 1.9 WAR
1B Whitebear Whittington (LWDS) - .326/.455/.697, 132 AB, 15 HR, 181 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
2B David Bloatfly (PARS) - .297/.402/.766, 209 AB, 28 HR, 172 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
3B Kesh Clean (BEL) - .274/.398/.616, 73 AB, 7 HR, 135 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
3B Tray Morgueman (GTOP) - .309/.455/.594, 165 AB, 12 HR, 1 SB, 152 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
3B Goodboy Tyler (UHC) - .382/.433/.782, 110 AB, 8 HR, 3 SB, 194 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
3B Dell Ware (RN) - .289/.366/.449, 225 AB, 9 HR, 3 SB, 103 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
SS Buck Cassidy (REVB) - .339/.407/.760, 121 AB, 13 HR, 5 SB, 179 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
SS Lib Homebrew (GTOP) - .306/.398/.507, 209 AB, 12 HR, 2 SB, 126 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
LF Bodie Hughley (BB) - .302/.424/.554, 139 AB, 7 HR, 9 SB, 141 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
LF Izdere Lifunn-Mars (LWDS) - .324/.436/.633, 188 AB, 15 HR, 1 SB, 164 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
LF Knock Skatebird (GTOP) - .347/.455/.599, 147 AB, 9 HR, 2 SB, 162 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
LF Spayz Sodetee (VEGA) - .295/.438/.637, 193 AB, 20 HR, 1 SB, 164 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
CF Mim Fist (MT) - .333/.424/.567, 210 AB, 11 HR, 2 SB, 149 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
RF Billy Begg (PARS) - .321/.481/.685, 184 AB, 18 HR, 188 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
RF Alvin Treeshadow (NUKX) - .367/.500/.800, 90 AB, 11 HR, 2 SB, 216 wRC+, 2.0 WAR

While the South League will feature these star players:

SP Faye Firestarter (HYDE) - 9-3, 3.53 ERA, 97.0 IP, 1.20 WHIP, 8.5 K/9, 2.9 WAR
SP Sean Greentop (PIOP) - 12-1, 3.13 ERA, 118.0 IP, 1.03 WHIP, 10.0 K/9, 3.3 WAR
SP Sarthis Idren (PIOP) - 8-3, 3.67 ERA, 103.0 IP, 1.36 WHIP, 10.1 K/9, 3.3 WAR
SP Forrest John-Bidet (CAB) - 7-5, 3.97 ERA, 79.1 IP, 1.30 WHIP, 9.0 K/9, 2.0 WAR
SP Mjoll Lioness (PARK) - 3-0, 3.49 ERA, 38.2 IP, 1.29 WHIP, 10.0 K/9, 0.9 WAR
SP Wolffe Mac (RP) - 9-2, 2.45 ERA, 106.2 IP, 1.13 WHIP, 10.5 K/9, 4.2 WAR
RP Davan Balk (BEAN) - 2-2, 4.59 ERA, 33.1 IP, 1.74 WHIP, 12.1 K/9, 0.5 WAR
RP Cincin Redd (CAB) - 3-2, 4.45 ERA, 60.2 IP, 1.14 WHIP, 10.2 K/9, 0.9 WAR
RP Cole Trick (GMAS) - 3-0, 0.68 ERA, 26.1 IP, 0.76 WHIP, 8.9 K/9, 1.4 WAR
CL Yen Vengerberg (CAB) - 2-1, 17 SV, 3.18 ERA, 22.2 IP, 1.46 WHIP, 11.5 K/9, 0.4 WAR
CL Conrad Verner (GMAS) - 1-1, 19 SV, 2.36 ERA, 26.2 IP, 1.09 WHIP, 12.5 K/9, 0.9 WAR
C Yvuh Jet (PARK) - .276/.385/.586, 152 AB, 14 HR, 132 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
C Bogut Kuternoga (CAB) - .325/.432/.585, 123 AB, 9 HR, 154 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
C Remy Radiation (EAST) - .256/.362/.445, 211 AB, 8 HR, 100 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
C Tulsa Tornado (RP) - .321/.432/.538, 156 AB, 9 HR, 145 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
1B Lettit Bee (CAB) - .313/.459/.542, 166 AB, 9 HR, 152 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
1B Cyclone Bolt (GMAS) - .308/.440/.670, 185 AB, 17 HR, 1 SB, 166 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
1B Brunwulf Freewinter (PIOP) - .317/.458/.608, 186 AB, 16 HR, 5 SB, 167 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
2B Jericho Cane (PIOP) - .326/.420/.506, 178 AB, 8 HR, 3 SB, 134 wRC+, 1.9 WAR
2B Mader Sierra (WE) - .299/.431/.617, 167 AB, 12 HR, 18 SB, 157 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
3B Yanto Chase (CAB) - .272/.421/.634, 191 AB, 18 HR, 1 SB, 158 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
SS Packrat Bowlman (RP) - .313/.428/.607, 150 AB, 10 HR, 3 SB, 153 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
SS Ratface Pierson (POSE) - .307/.392/.535, 202 AB, 8 HR, 6 SB, 129 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
LF Kai Devlin (WE) - .315/.395/.552, 181 AB, 7 HR, 18 SB, 135 wRC+, 1.9 WAR
LF Lou Doo (ROCK) - .291/.409/.503, 151 AB, 5 HR, 14 SB, 126 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
LF Eli Durus (PIOP) - .339/.467/.878, 189 AB, 30 HR, 1 SB, 214 wRC+, 3.6 WAR
CF Butch Vermont (WE) - .316/.421/.516, 155 AB, 5 HR, 20 SB, 138 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
RF Albie Cannibal (BJHN) - .351/.479/.588, 131 AB, 9 HR, 1 SB, 167 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
RF Romlyn Dreth (BEAN) - .290/.415/.585, 193 AB, 11 HR, 5 SB, 147 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
RF Arrald Frozen-Heart (WE) - .276/.409/.648, 145 AB, 15 HR, 2 SB, 144 wRC+, 1.3 WAR

BCAC All-Star Game

There's a whole lot of pride on the line when the best baseball players throughout Boston Collegiate Athletic Conference gather for the all-star game.

It was no different this year, as the South Division bested the North Division by a score of 4-2, in a spirited contest played at Black Diamonds Grounds.

"It might be a little lower intensity than the regular season or playoffs, but everyone in that clubhouse still wants to win this game," said Myles Deese of the South Division, who was named the game MVP.

How would you like to manage a team with more star players than you can play? It wouldn't be an easy chore. That's the dilemma facing the two managers at the annual Boston Collegiate Athletic Conference All-Star classic -- how to get all the talented All-Stars in the game. But it's a joy for the fans -- to see all their favorite stars on one field at the same time.

Here are the official All-Star rosters:

North Division:

SP Em Babbage (HARV) - 7-2, 4.30 ERA, 83.2 IP, 1.47 WHIP, 6.9 K/9, 2.2 WAR
SP Likah Buggs (CIT) - 3-6, 5.55 ERA, 58.1 IP, 1.80 WHIP, 5.2 K/9, 0.1 WAR
SP Danny Daniels (HARV) - 4-0, 3.21 ERA, 33.2 IP, 1.25 WHIP, 5.9 K/9, 1.0 WAR
SP Zeb Eating (BHU) - 1-1, 4.30 ERA, 23.0 IP, 1.35 WHIP, 6.3 K/9, 0.3 WAR
SP Sheldon Helton (HARV) - 5-5, 5.43 ERA, 69.2 IP, 1.62 WHIP, 5.4 K/9, 1.8 WAR
SP Conner Lucid (TUFT) - 7-5, 4.46 ERA, 78.2 IP, 1.40 WHIP, 5.4 K/9, 0.9 WAR
SP Cutter Redman (TUFT) - 8-6, 4.38 ERA, 98.2 IP, 1.33 WHIP, 8.8 K/9, 2.2 WAR
RP Oraphus Blue (BHU) - 1-1, 0.92 ERA, 19.2 IP, 0.86 WHIP, 11.0 K/9, 0.5 WAR
RP Spencer Browne (CIT) - 0-0, 3.75 ERA, 24.0 IP, 1.33 WHIP, 5.2 K/9, -0.4 WAR
RP Devon Godsend (TUFT) - 3-4, 4.96 ERA, 45.1 IP, 1.43 WHIP, 7.3 K/9, 0.4 WAR
RP Coast Stanza (BHU) - 6-3, 5.35 ERA, 69.0 IP, 1.74 WHIP, 5.9 K/9, 0.4 WAR
CL Belly Fuller (BHU) - 1-0, 8 SV, 0.98 ERA, 18.1 IP, 0.49 WHIP, 10.8 K/9, 0.6 WAR
CL Big Cheese Morales (HARV) - 0-2, 17 SV, 3.22 ERA, 22.1 IP, 1.21 WHIP, 11.7 K/9, 1.0 WAR
C Celeb Borne (HARV) - .303/.390/.513, 152 AB, 7 HR, 116 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
C Randall Ezno (CIT) - .322/.365/.425, 146 AB, 4 HR, 93 wRC+, 0.2 WAR
C Nails Gwozdz (CIT) - .368/.410/.421, 57 AB, 119 wRC+, 0.2 WAR
C Jasny Smetana (BHU) - .303/.352/.480, 152 AB, 6 HR, 106 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
C Hert Toomuch (TUFT) - .356/.429/.403, 149 AB, 1 HR, 113 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
1B Homer Chronicler (BHU) - .395/.434/.747, 162 AB, 16 HR, 1 SB, 193 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
1B Grant Foster (TUFT) - .417/.444/.625, 48 AB, 2 HR, 162 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
1B Hulk Seepley (HARV) - .297/.385/.581, 148 AB, 12 HR, 1 SB, 135 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
1B Flip Solitary (TUFT) - .270/.353/.517, 89 AB, 6 HR, 114 wRC+, 0.3 WAR
1B Victor Yes (CIT) - .304/.390/.548, 135 AB, 9 HR, 136 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
2B Freddy Sibling (HARV) - .336/.410/.461, 152 AB, 3 HR, 2 SB, 116 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
3B Sepol Lopez (HARV) - .329/.418/.570, 158 AB, 9 HR, 149 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
3B Slip Vanderwink (TUFT) - .329/.418/.419, 167 AB, 3 HR, 3 SB, 115 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
3B Sild Warlock (HARV) - .359/.435/.487, 39 AB, 1 HR, 126 wRC+, 0.3 WAR
SS Phil Dill (TUFT) - .324/.383/.432, 139 AB, 2 HR, 1 SB, 101 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
SS Togie Pitt (HARV) - .375/.420/.635, 192 AB, 8 HR, 8 SB, 159 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
LF Cuv Cosent (HARV) - .289/.358/.479, 121 AB, 5 HR, 1 SB, 102 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
LF Ishki Ferengi (CIT) - .292/.379/.427, 89 AB, 3 HR, 108 wRC+, 0.0 WAR
LF Malik Keil (TUFT) - .311/.400/.433, 90 AB, 3 HR, 117 wRC+, 0.1 WAR
LF Victor Residential (BHU) - .383/.412/.489, 47 AB, 1 HR, 121 wRC+, 0.2 WAR
LF Omarion Taylor (TUFT) - .290/.383/.473, 93 AB, 5 HR, 118 wRC+, 0.4 WAR
CF Woody Ano (BHU) - .280/.391/.371, 175 AB, 2 HR, 1 SB, 99 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
CF Buddy Biff (TUFT) - .325/.389/.521, 163 AB, 6 HR, 1 SB, 112 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
CF Royal Bobber (HARV) - .328/.419/.398, 128 AB, 1 HR, 113 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
CF Gentle Jo Cunningham (HARV) - .350/.426/.650, 40 AB, 2 HR, 157 wRC+, 0.4 WAR
RF Muss Keentard (BHU) - .341/.412/.515, 132 AB, 6 HR, 134 wRC+, 0.4 WAR
RF Lossa Magic (HARV) - .337/.377/.693, 199 AB, 14 HR, 6 SB, 154 wRC+, 2.3 WAR

South Division:

SP Long John Abadie (NEU) - 6-2, 3.38 ERA, 45.1 IP, 1.37 WHIP, 6.4 K/9, -0.4 WAR
SP Artistic Ball (BC) - 4-1, 4.82 ERA, 61.2 IP, 1.59 WHIP, 6.6 K/9, 1.4 WAR
SP Frank Heart (MBU) - 6-3, 3.78 ERA, 81.0 IP, 1.26 WHIP, 7.2 K/9, 2.3 WAR
SP Freon McMahan (MBU) - 2-2, 3.02 ERA, 59.2 IP, 1.16 WHIP, 10.4 K/9, 1.7 WAR
SP Silk Suliban (CWU) - 9-1, 3.74 ERA, 77.0 IP, 1.36 WHIP, 7.7 K/9, 2.0 WAR
SP Jokum Thunmark (MBU) - 5-2, 4.21 ERA, 57.2 IP, 1.32 WHIP, 7.5 K/9, 0.8 WAR
SP E.D. White (NEU) - 2-4, 4.27 ERA, 52.2 IP, 1.58 WHIP, 6.5 K/9, 0.9 WAR
SP Sturdy Woodman (CWU) - 5-2, 4.13 ERA, 61.0 IP, 1.38 WHIP, 6.8 K/9, 0.2 WAR
RP Lex Everclear (BC) - 1-1, 3.58 ERA, 27.2 IP, 1.34 WHIP, 7.5 K/9, 0.2 WAR
RP Glory Findel (CWU) - 2-0, 4.44 ERA, 24.1 IP, 1.44 WHIP, 5.9 K/9, 0.2 WAR
CL A.K. Koblinsky (NEU) - 2-2, 10 SV, 0.49 ERA, 18.1 IP, 1.20 WHIP, 9.3 K/9, 0.8 WAR
CL Mux Loknir (MBU) - 0-3, 11 SV, 2.25 ERA, 20.0 IP, 1.55 WHIP, 7.7 K/9, 0.8 WAR
CL Chandra Lucas (BC) - 1-0, 12 SV, 1.47 ERA, 18.1 IP, 0.76 WHIP, 7.4 K/9, 1.0 WAR
CL Pigpen Singleton (CWU) - 0-0, 16 SV, 0.52 ERA, 17.1 IP, 1.04 WHIP, 8.8 K/9, 0.7 WAR
C Fann MacCuil (MBU) - .302/.423/.395, 43 AB, 1 HR, 110 wRC+, 0.2 WAR
C Sweaty McLennon (CWU) - .264/.391/.396, 106 AB, 3 HR, 1 SB, 90 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
C Cyclone Ryan Reynolds (BC) - .276/.353/.526, 152 AB, 9 HR, 115 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
C Stray Cat Whiskers (MBU) - .331/.397/.413, 121 AB, 1 HR, 111 wRC+, 0.6 WAR
1B Hercules Bentley (MBU) - .316/.409/.596, 114 AB, 8 HR, 148 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
1B Craw Cubillos (BC) - .373/.462/.522, 67 AB, 2 HR, 137 wRC+, 0.4 WAR
1B Bill Duggle (BC) - .269/.375/.523, 130 AB, 10 HR, 124 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
1B Mix Higgins (CWU) - .383/.448/.662, 154 AB, 9 HR, 177 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
1B Jonesie Kanz (NEU) - .365/.407/.519, 181 AB, 5 HR, 137 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
2B Louis Cabfare (CWU) - .361/.412/.560, 166 AB, 6 HR, 1 SB, 140 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
2B Rom Nagus (MBU) - .366/.425/.518, 164 AB, 4 HR, 9 SB, 144 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
2B Bronn Varys (NEU) - .297/.383/.475, 101 AB, 5 HR, 2 SB, 105 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
3B Reynaldo Lyles (BC) - .356/.411/.593, 177 AB, 12 HR, 1 SB, 148 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
3B Fudd Slaughter (CWU) - .326/.383/.449, 138 AB, 5 HR, 1 SB, 99 wRC+, 0.3 WAR
3B David Zearfoss (MBU) - .360/.406/.429, 161 AB, 1 HR, 1 SB, 113 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
SS Alec Box (CWU) - .323/.382/.417, 192 AB, 3 HR, 1 SB, 97 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
SS Thy'lek Shran (MBU) - .300/.366/.444, 180 AB, 7 HR, 2 SB, 104 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
SS Bruce Zetan (BC) - .324/.391/.476, 145 AB, 4 HR, 103 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
LF Myles Deese (MBU) - .391/.458/.609, 179 AB, 9 HR, 2 SB, 170 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
LF Chip McGarr (NEU) - .303/.374/.566, 152 AB, 9 HR, 4 SB, 124 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
CF Kevin Culley (NEU) - .358/.414/.595, 148 AB, 6 HR, 3 SB, 146 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
CF Bah Gamnan (CWU) - .311/.378/.432, 148 AB, 1 HR, 91 wRC+, 0.2 WAR
RF Stoo Berko (BC) - .285/.358/.466, 193 AB, 9 HR, 10 SB, 99 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
RF Greg Florida (NEU) - .256/.353/.538, 117 AB, 9 HR, 119 wRC+, 0.2 WAR
RF Demetrius Hudson (MBU) - .297/.381/.475, 118 AB, 5 HR, 114 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
RF Wooga Poplar (CWU) - .377/.439/.805, 154 AB, 20 HR, 4 SB, 204 wRC+, 2.5 WAR

CYL Playoffs

The Beantown Sprouts ignited a huge celebration as they beat the Taunton Giants 2-0 to win the Round 5.

Beantown won the series 3-1, capturing the title for the 1st time.

"We stepped it up at the right time, and now we're the champs," said Beantown manager Friday Danielson. "It's a great feeling."

The champs finished the regular season 59-17 and claimed first place in the North Region Ralph Waldo Emerson Division.

In the jubilant clubhouse after the decisive game, series MVP and starting pitcher Alex Language said the Sprouts have "great fans and they deserve this."

"I am so happy for our team right now," he said.

OrangeP47 · 05-25-2024, 01:00 PM

Probably overshadowed by the fact that it's the "usual suspects", but the league leaders are really running away with it. I don't exactly think it's a parity problem, just that the CBO as a whole has matured probably to the point where we've got superstars and they make all the difference. There aren't enough superstars for every team to have one, though, and that's natural. Though I feel like IRL would tend to point us in the direction of teams with superstars not always being the best... but maybe we as spectators just have trouble identifying who's actually the best haha

StLee · 05-25-2024, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeP47

Probably overshadowed by the fact that it's the "usual suspects", but the league leaders are really running away with it. I don't exactly think it's a parity problem, just that the CBO as a whole has matured probably to the point where we've got superstars and they make all the difference. There aren't enough superstars for every team to have one, though, and that's natural. Though I feel like IRL would tend to point us in the direction of teams with superstars not always being the best... but maybe we as spectators just have trouble identifying who's actually the best haha

It appears the league leaders are going to run away with their leagues. Hopefully that is a temporary big lead and some of the 2nd place teams can close the gaps.

OrangeP47 · 05-25-2024, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by StLee

It appears the league leaders are going to run away with their leagues. Hopefully that is a temporary big lead and some of the 2nd place teams can close the gaps.

I mean, to be fair as a stats guy, this may be obvious too but I feel like I can point it out. Just as not everyone can win, not everyone can lose. That's just how the math works in a sport with no ties. If, theoretically we got to a point where one team had literally all the talent and the rest of the teams were rostered with 3rd graders, the stats wouldn't actually be that bad because there'd be parity among the 3rd graders haha.

StLee · 05-26-2024, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangeP47

I mean, to be fair as a stats guy, this may be obvious too but I feel like I can point it out. Just as not everyone can win, not everyone can lose. That's just how the math works in a sport with no ties. If, theoretically we got to a point where one team had literally all the talent and the rest of the teams were rostered with 3rd graders, the stats wouldn't actually be that bad because there'd be parity among the 3rd graders haha.

And the thing about the CBO that has made most of the difference has been the pitching staffs, I believe. On many of the teams with losing records, especially those drafting in the Top 5, their best pitcher is maybe better than the good teams' 4th starter, if that. Well, I still have not figured out how to balance the talent where top pitching is getting drafted at the top of the draft. For the most part, the top position players, including an influx of power-hitting 1B keep getting drafted high and the top pitchers are getting drafted late 1st, thus repeating the cycle of the worst teams having no pitching staff at the CBO or minor-league level. They end up having to trade good CBO positional players for maybe pitching prospects.

05-21-2024, 12:22 PM	#3564
StLee Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 4,971	May 2309 BNN Weekly Report News from the CBO, Minors, College, and Youth Leagues by Nat Wright-Kawolski 31 May 2309 CBO Analysis Now that we are 1/3 of the way through the 2309 season, we can see the patterns that will probably shape the second half of the season. We are approaching the next two months where contenders begin to try to trade for those last few pieces for a championship run. With 42 games down, each association has exactly six teams above .500, with three total teams at .500 still in contention to make a run. The only true surprise in the CBO is Easy Town, last place in the Brotherhood League at 15-27, just three games above the CBO's worst record shared by three teams. Here are the current team power rankings for Commonwealth Baseball Organization: Teams (Total Points, Tendency): 1) Oberland T-51s (152.9, +) - The T-51s propelled themselves to the CBO's best record with a 10-game winning streak including a huge Railroad League series win. Oberland swept Jamaica Plain, Vault 81, the Red Rockets again, and then Roxbury to take control in the RL. 2) Starlight Killers (127.3, +) - The Killers still have the NCA's top record and maintain a three-game lead in the Institute League after going 7-3 the past two weeks. Starlight split at Easy Town, swept Concord, split with the Assaultrons again, and then swept the Chemists at Sunshine Tidings. 3) Nordhagen Beach Party Boys (126.7, +) - The Party Boys had reasons to party the past two weeks, going 9-1 to take a two-game lead in the Brotherhood League. The Boys swept the Chemists, swept Nahant, split with Bunker Hill, and then swept the Trons. 4) University Point Deathclaws (122.7, ++) - The Deathclaws are another team surging right now, going 8-2 in their last 10 to take a five-game lead in the Minutemen League. The Claws split at the Rad Sox, swept Quincy, swept Diamond City, and then won two at the Gunners. 5) Egret Ninjas (114.4, +) - Despite not being in 2nd place, the Ninjas are 5th in the Power Rankings with a 6-4 mark in their last 10. Egret swept Spectacle Island, won two over the Swatters, split with Goodneghbor, and then won one at Diamond City. 6) Roxbury Rad Sox (111.7, --) 7) Bunker Hill 75ers (111.4, -) 8) County Crossing Bloodbugs (110.1, o) 9) Sunshine Tidings Chemists (103.9, +) 10) The Slog Ghouls (97.3, ++) 11) Spectacle Island Reapers (95.3, +) 12) Vault 81 Dwellers (92.0, ++) 13) Jamaica Plain Red Rockets (91.3, --) 14) Nahant Celtics (91.0, o) 15) Salem Witch Hats (89.0, --) 16) Atom Cats (76.1, -) 17) Quincy Gunners (72.1, o) 18) Goodneighbor Hancocks (65.3, +) 19) Diamond City Swatters (61.3, o) 20) Fort Hagen Silver Shroud (60.6, -) 21) Easy Town Assaultrons (54.3, o) 22) Concord Radstags (49.4, +) 23) Lexington Synths (49.4, +) 24) FHE Yao Guai (40.4, -) Brotherhood League There is a bit of distance in the BL now with Nordhagen Beach and County Crossing battling for 1st while The Slog, Nahant, and Salem battle for 3rd and a possible wildcard spot in the early going. The Witch Hats are not winning anything like they did a season ago when they seemed to play above their heads during the regular season. Salem is 5th in runs scored (203) and runs allowed (174). There is still a lot to like throughout the roster, including good early seasons by 1B Needham Tickler (.365/15/31), 2B Michael Hoopring (.302/11/26), and RF Brian DeLong (.305/11/24). On the mound, SP Jaa Thirtysix (5-2, 3.31) has been the most productive starter, while rookie P Pokey Chatman (2-0, 0.99, 27.1 IP) may be ready to move into a starting role. Institute League Starlight has a slight edge over both Bunker Hill and Sunshine Tidings and a big edge over Fort Hagen, Concord, and Lexington. The 75ers are just a season removed from their championship, but they still look the part that they can compete again. The Chemists need to play better to move out of the 5th spot. For the Killers, they have never won the IL, though they have reached the playoffs seven times. They have had leads in the league multiple times, including one season where they were the CBO's best team in the first half of the season, and the worst team in the second half to miss the playoffs. This season, Starlight appears to be well put together, including having the top-scoring offense (231 runs) and the 3rd-best mark in runs allowed (160). On offense, a lot of the success is due to 1B Oren Gep (.320/14/48), LF Glenn Higinbotham (.324/12/20), and RF Hurr Lee Reyes (.365/8/31). Pitching records look better than ERA in most cases, but ace SP Digger Vadim (8-1, 2.74) is in early contention for the Vim! Pitcher Award, while CL Sam Molina (13 SV, 1.74) is in contention for the Fallon's Reliever Award. Minutemen League University Point has the CBO's largest lead at five games. While Spectacle Island and Jamaica Plain are in playoff contention, the ML is likely to get only two teams in with a strong RL. Quincy, Atom, and Goodneighbor are almost out of the running altogether unless any of them get hot. For the Deathclaws, they are again one of the top offenses while needing high-scoring games to win. The Claws are 1st in runs scored (251) and 7th in runs allowed (189). Of course, elite hitter 1B Barker Cocoa (.445/19/53), who leads the CBO in 14 of 24 offensive categories and ranks second in two other categories, is having a career season in the first 1/3 of the season. University Point does have some injury concerns, though, including LF Chris Hirshfield (.265/15/53) and RF Tomas Jones (.350/11/37). Railroad League Oberland made a statement that it is here to stay atop the RL, including a convincing sweep of Roxbury this past weekend. The T-51s now hold a four-game lead over Roxbury with a five-game lead over Egret. The Ninjas may or may not stay in contention, but their overall numbers look good, ranking 3rd in runs scored (224) and 1st in runs allowed (155). All four starters have helped in having the best Starters ERA (3.17): Tup Mallory (5-2, 3.39), Max Grove (5-4, 3.01), Admiral Kelm (9-2, 2.80), and Hrye Caje (3-3, 3.58). CBO Standings CBO Players of the Week May 24 - This week he took his hitting to another level. That's why Jumper Hayes of the Nordhagen Beach Party Boys was named the North Charles Association Player of the Week. For the week the 29-year-old second baseman batted .579 (11-for-19) with 3 home runs, 4 runs and 7 RBIs. This year Hayes has hit 4 home runs and posted a .282 batting average. The top batter in the South Charles Association last week was Ben Pettinato, who batted .450 and towered above everybody with a 5-game hitting barrage. During the week Pettinato banged out a .450 batting average (9-for-20), 3 home runs, 7 RBI and scored 4 runs. Today the Quincy third baseman received the SCA Player of the Week Award. So far this season Pettinato is batting .289 with 8 home runs, 29 RBIs and 22 runs scored. He has 44 hits in 152 at-bats, 11 walks and a .341 OBP. Pettinato has played in 37 games. May 31 - His solid numbers speak for themselves. That's why Dusty Brownell of the Sunshine Tidings Chemists was named the North Charles Association Player of the Week. For the week Brownell batted .421 (8-for-19) with 3 home runs and 4 RBIs. A look at his season totals shows Brownell with 16 home runs, .304 BA, .402 OBP, 29 RBIs and 34 runs scored. It's always a thrill for fans of the team and students of the game alike when a superstar in the making shows what he's got. Missile Crews, the Goodneighbor Hancocks 20-year-old center fielder, put himself in the spotlight last week making him the clear-cut choice for South Charles Association Player of the Week honors. He ripped 10 hits in 21 at-bats, compiling a .476 average with 4 home runs and 7 RBIs. This season Crews has delivered 60 hits in 163 at-bats for a .368 average with 11 home runs. He is getting on base at a .452 clip and his totals also include 29 RBIs and 37 runs scored. This year Crews has played in 42 games. CBO Transactions Monday, May 31st , 2309 University Point Deathclaws: Placed LF Chris Hirshfield on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 05/29/2309. Spectacle Island Reapers: Placed SP Chris Teddybear on the 60-day injured list. Spectacle Island Reapers: Signed RP Devon Fromknecht. Sunday, May 30th , 2309 Goodneighbor Hancocks: Signed SP Mike Germanfrench. Saturday, May 29th , 2309 Nahant Celtics: Activated SP Doug Creep from the injured list. The Goodneighbor Hancocks traded 32-year old LHP Dustin Hebert to the County Crossing Bloodbugs, getting 19-year old minor league 2B Avrusa Sarethi in return. Friday, May 28th , 2309 The Slog Ghouls: Fired Pitching Coach Rick Twocaps. They hired Dragnet Dorhout to replace him. Wednesday, May 26th , 2309 University Point Deathclaws: Placed RF Tomas Jones on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 05/23/2309. Starlight Killers: Activated CF Willy Mazehaze from the restricted list. Tuesday, May 25th , 2309 Roxbury Rad Sox: Signed SS Mark Ullrich. Monday, May 24th , 2309 University Point Deathclaws: Activated RP Dave Kovalenko from the injured list. University Point Deathclaws: Sent RP Dave Kovalenko to Triple A Graygarden for injury rehab. Starlight Killers: Activated SP Whokill Poole from the restricted list. The Roxbury Rad Sox traded 18-year old minor league RHP Sluggo Pyne, 19-year old minor league C Fabian Pope, 19-year old minor league RHP Astro Nomey, 22-year old minor league SS Squirt Hall, and 19-year old minor league LHP Volkihar Master to the FHE Yao Guai, getting 29-year old RHP Aaron Demps in return. Saturday, May 22nd , 2309 Lexington Synths: LF Gee Force returns from his rehab assignment. Fort Hagen Silver Shroud: Activated 3B Well Done Dungan from the restricted list. Bunker Hill 75ers: The 75ers are looking to sell the Triggermen team name to rename their GBRL franchise. Friday, May 21st , 2309 Oberland T-51s: Activated SS Stormin Normin MacDonald from the injured list. Thursday, May 20th , 2309 FHE Yao Guai: Activated SS Paul Warwick from the injured list. FHE Yao Guai: Sent SS Paul Warwick to Triple A Watertown for injury rehab. Nordhagen Beach Party Boys: Signed C John Rubbleman. Nordhagen Beach Party Boys: Signed C Mitch Avakian. Wednesday, May 19th , 2309 County Crossing Bloodbugs: Placed SP College Luckyman on the 60-day injured list. Starlight Killers: Placed CF Willy Mazehaze on the restricted list. Atom Cats: Placed C Deacon Gookin on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 05/18/2309. Tuesday, May 18th , 2309 Quincy Gunners: Placed LF Hondo Ohnaka on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 05/15/2309. Attached Images __________________ Fan of LSU sports (especially baseball and football), New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Pelicans, and Atlanta Braves (Dale Murphy for the HOF!). 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05-21-2024, 04:58 PM	#3565
StLee Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 4,971	June 2309 BNN Report News from the CBO, Minors, BCAC, and CYL by Nat Wright-Kawolski 1 June 2309 June Super Post CBO Players of the Month Top Hitting Performance - The top hitting performance in the CBO came on May 7 when University Point's 1B Barker Cocoa went 3 for 3 with a double, two home runs, two walks, scored four runs, and drove in six against Goodneighbor. Top Pitching Performance - SP Sheng Kawolski had the month's and the season's top pitching performance on May 29 when he held Egret to just two hits in 9.0 innings, walking one and striking out 12 in the Diamond City victory. NCA Hitting - Dusty Brownell battered North Charles Association pitchers all May and wound up taking home the Batter of the Month Award. "I've been around Commonwealth Baseball Organization long enough to know you really have to work hard day in and day out to be able to put up this kind of consistency," the 30-year-old Brownell told reporters. "I put in a lot of work, even on the days I might not take the field, and it's always nice when everything comes together for me like it did this last month." In 22 games, Brownell hit .398 with 11 home runs, 22 RBIs and scored 21 runs. So far this year Brownell has 16 home runs and a .304 batting average. SCA Hitting - To survive in the bigs, you've got to be a scrapper like Barker Cocoa. It never pays to take a day off from the batting cages or to shrug off the advice of the hitting coach. It all paid off today as University Point's first baseman pinned down the South Charles Association Batter of the Month trophy today. He hit .506 in May collecting 13 home runs, 34 RBIs and 31 runs scored. In 42 games this season Cocoa has compiled a .445 batting average with 65 hits and 19 home runs. He has also scored 51 times and knocked in 53 runs. NCA Pitcher - Capping off a whirlwind month in which he went 5-0 with a 2.09 ERA, Beachboy Nut was selected as May's North Charles Association Pitcher of the Month today. Reporters caught up with the elated Nordhagen Beach starter as he left the clubhouse. "I know it's difficult for pitchers -- when you have a bad start or two, people start wondering if you've lost it. Then you ride stretches like this one for all you can. You find it easier to come to the park every day because know you're contributing to the club, not just waiting for your turn in the rotation to make up for your last start." Beachboy Nut definitely contributed to the club. He had 5 starts, throwing 43 innings, striking out 29, and holding the opposition to a .219 average. So far in 10 appearances this season, Nut has recorded 7 wins and sustained 1 loss. He has pitched 81 innings, yielded 62 hits, fanned 57 and has a 1.89 ERA. SCA Pitcher - The best pitcher this past month in the South Charles Association was Admiral Kelm of the Egret Ninjas. He really razzle-dazzled league hitters, finishing May with a standout 5-1 record and 2.39 ERA. The Ninjas hurler made 6 starts and surrendered 34 hits in 49 innings. He struck out 34 and walked 16. Kelm has made 11 starts so far this year and put up a 9-2 won-lost record with a 2.80 ERA. In 86.2 innings he has allowed 65 hits, walked 38 and struck out 57. NCA Rookie - Kilometers Davis is still a bit shy, but then, who could blame the newest North Charles Association Rookie of the Month honoree? He hasn't been around the league long enough to fully know the ropes yet, despite the fact that he's putting up veteran-like numbers. In May the The Slog hitter tagged opposing pitching for a .284 average with 25 hits, 4 home runs and 16 RBIs. Davis is presently hitting at a .346 pace with 14 home runs and 41 RBIs. He has played in 42 games and scored 31 times. SCA Rookie - Steve Mirv's eyes seem to light up whenever he sees the baseball. The young Goodneighbor first baseman has been hitting everything in sight for the better part of a month. In May he was voted the Rookie of the Month. During the month he hit .240 with 3 doubles, no triples and 3 home runs. Mirv also scored 12 times and drove in 16 runs. Mirv is currently hitting at a .243 pace with 6 home runs and 28 RBIs. MML Analysis Forty games into the season, and most teams have some semblance of life as their top players also hope for a call up to the CBO. Divisional leaders are Abernathy, Everett, Providence, and Warwick. 1B Justin Loki of Pleasant Lake (CC) had an outstanding game on May 12 against Natick. Loki was 4 for 6 with four home runs, four runs, and nine RBI. The four home runs and nine RBI ties him with four other players for the Massachusetts Minor League Record. On the season, Loki is batting .316 with 26 home runs and 53 RBI in 40 games. SP Jake Campbell of the Foxborough Minutemen (Good) also had an outstanding performance on May 5 against Brookline. He threw a complete-game three-hitter, walking one and striking out 12 in the contest. Campbell is 2-3 on the year in five starts with a 4.09 ERA. He was drafted by the Hancocks in the 6th round of the 2301 draft. MML Players of the Month LL Hitter - Bo McBean of the Danvers Sonics recorded a .404 batting average in May. His hitting spree racked up the Legends League Batter of the Month award for his trophy case. The Danvers shortstop battered opposing pitchers all month, accumulating 5 home runs, 19 RBIs and scoring 24 runs. This season McBean has hit at a .360 clip with 28 RBIs, 8 home runs and 35 runs scored. He has played in 40 games. SL Hitter - It was a successful month for Gee Force of Wellesley. He won the Stars League Best Batter Trophy for May. Force batted .500, hit 8 home runs, drove in 20 runs, scored 22 times and compiled a .571 on-base percentage. Looking at his season stats, Force has compiled a .500 batting average and a .571 on-base percentage, while hitting 8 home runs and driving in 20 runs. LL Pitcher - When Cameron Wellman takes the hill, chances are good for a Abernathy victory. At least that's the way it was in May. He excelled with a 5-0 mark and 4.19 ERA in 5 starts, tossed 38.2 innings, fanned 26 and held others clubs to a .253 average. That's why the Adamantium star was honored today as the Pitcher of the Month by the Legends League. Over the season Wellman has thrown 67 innings and dished out 49 strikeouts with a 7-3 mark and a 6.04 ERA. SL Pitcher - The Pitcher of the Month Award has been announced and the Stars League winner is Sandwich hurler, Van Funky. For his standout performances in May he has been named the league's best pitcher. During the month, Funky excelled with a 1.17 ERA and 3 wins and no losses. In 30.2 innings he struck out 24 and gave up 27 hits and 13 walks. In the current season in 8 starts, Van Funky has a record of 5-1 with 48 strikeouts in 55.1 innings and a 2.93 ERA. BMU Analysis Teams have played 27 games, so leagues are still tight with 10 games equaling the largest deficit in any one league. League leaders are the Brockton Irish and Tenpines Bluff Manta Men; Mystic Pines Raybathers; Neponset Park Criticals; and Forest Grove Pugilists and CGP Demolition. The top hitting performance in May was by Covenant's (V81) C Hax Kim. Kim went 3 for 5 with three home runs, a walk, three runs, and nine RBI on May 15 versus Outpost Zimonja. In 26 games, Kim, who was recently promoted to the MML's Everett Mutant Hounds, batted .333 with 13 home runs and 28 RBI. The best pitching performance of both the month and season came just six days ago when Mike Sernandez of Taffington Boathouse (Egr ) pitched 9.0 inning, allowing one unearned run and four hits while walking four and striking out 13 in a 5-1 win over Covenant. He also went 1 for 2 in the game with a double, a walk, a sacrifice bunt, and two RBI. On the season, Sernandez is 3-2 with a 5.06 ERA in six starts. BMU Players of the Month CA Hitter - Shoe Kiesel may be much younger than other hitters in the Commonwealth Association, but he performed like a seasoned veteran in May to win the Batter of the Month award. The 22-year-old Brockton first baseman hit .333 with 11 home runs, 22 RBIs and 22 runs scored. MA Hitter - Weston DeGurlz has a lot going for him. The Hull right fielder just broke into the majors this year and now the Massachusetts Association has just picked him as its top hitter for May. In 18 games last month this outstanding rookie batted .411 with 5 home runs, 20 RBIs and 19 runs scored. CA Pitcher - May's premier pitcher was Pizza Castellanata of Mystic Pines Raybathers. He pulverized Commonwealth Association hitters all month long and picked up the Pitcher of the Month award. The Raybathers star hurler fashioned a 4-0 record en route to the honor. He had 24 strikeouts in 32 innings and compiled a 2.81 ERA. Other clubs hit .244 against him. MA Pitcher - When Waxer Lucatero takes the hill, he's a good bet to nail down the victory for the Neponset Park Criticals. At least that's the way it was in May. He excelled with a 4-0 mark and 1.73 ERA in 5 starts. In 36.1 innings, he fanned 29 and walked 8. That's why he was honored today as the Pitcher of the Month by the Massachusetts Association. GBRL Analysis The GBRL follows the same season schedule as the BMU, so they have also only played 27 games thus far. Current division leaders are the Lynn Woods Bloatflies, Nuka Express Chrono Cowboys, Park Street AntAgonizers, and Pioneer Park Hackers. The top hitting performance tied the top performance score from April. On May 22, C Taron Malicos of Revere Beach (Nah) was 4 for 4 with a double, a home run, a walk, two runs, and six RBI in his team's 11-5 win over Parsons Asylum. Malicos is batting .179 on the season with two home runs and 15 RBI. SP Hermaeus Mora of Breakheart Banks (ST) has the top pitching performance on May 1 with a complete-game two-hitter over Walden Pond. In the game, Mora walked two and struck out nine for the best pitching performance on the season. Mora is 3-4 with a 3.69 ERA in seven starts. GBRL Players of the Month NL Hitter - Not known for his offensive prowess, Mim Fist set the league afire in May and took home the North League Batter of the Month award. The Med-Tek center fielder posted a steady .400 batting average, 4 home runs, 13 RBIs and 21 runs. SL Hitter - For a rookie just breaking in, Eli Durus certainly put together a successful month. It was good enough to win the SL Batter of the Month award for May. The 18-year-old left fielder for the Pioneer Park Hackers hit .344 with 10 home runs, 22 RBIs and 19 runs scored. NL Pitcher - This month when the Corvega manager wrote the name "Bacon" on the lineup card, he was confident that he would get a good start out of him. Outing after outing in May Bolt Bacon took command and usually got the win. He dominated with a 2-1 mark and 1.23 ERA in 4 starts, piling up 29.1 innings and 31 strikeouts and holding opposing teams to a .184 average. For his superb performance Bacon was named the North League Pitcher of the Month by the baseball writers. SL Pitcher - In May, when the name of Sean Greentop appeared on the Pioneer Park lineup card it was a virtual lock on a victory. He started 5 times and chalked up 5 wins and no losses. With those stats it was also a virtual lock that he would be named the South League Pitcher of the Month. Greentop shackled opposing batters on 32 base hits and a .201 batting average. He rang up 46 strikeouts in 44 innings of work, surrendered 12 walks and fashioned a sparkling 2.45 ERA. BCAC Analysis As we approach the midway point of the second BCAC season, four teams seem to be in the race for division titles, though one division has two more teams who have lots of time to get back in it. Teams have played 40 of their scheduled 86 games. Division leaders are the Harvard Crimson with a two-game lead over Tufts in the North and a tie in the South between Commonwealth and Mass Bay. RF Muss Keentard of Bunker Hill had the best-hitting performance in May. On May 21, Keentard went 3 for 4 with two home runs, three runs, and six RBI to lead the Globalists over CIT. Keentard is batting .339 with six home runs and 21 RBI on the season. Frank Heart of Mass Bay had the best pitching performance in May on May 16 versus Northeastern. Heart pitched a complete game, allowing four hits, walking one, and striking out 16. He was only outpaced by teammate Freon McMahan's April top performance when McMahan broke his own BCAC record with 15 strikeouts. The previous record was 11. On the season, Heart is 5-3 with a 4.07 ERA for the Beacons, which are 1st in most pitching categories, including runs allowed (186). BCAC Players of the Month BCAC Hitter - The Boston Collegiate Athletic Conference has given Mix Higgins the Batter of the Month Award. In May, the Commonwealth University first baseman starred with a .421 batting average, 7 home runs and 24 RBIs. Higgins also had 7 walks, posted a .482 on-base percentage and scored 18 times. In his season totals Higgins has 9 home runs and a .411 batting average. BCAC Pitcher - The Boston Collegiate Athletic Conference hitters didn't have a chance in May when the Harvard Crimson manager wrote "Babbage" on the lineup card. Outing after outing, Em Babbage held teams in check and usually got a win. He excelled with a 6-0 mark and 3.23 ERA in 7 starts. The talented Crimson star pitched 53 innings, fanned 42 and held opposing teams to a .277 average. For his superb mound work Babbage was named the BCAC Pitcher of the Month by the baseball writers. This year in 12 starts, Babbage has recorded 7 wins and absorbed 1 loss. He has pitched 78 innings, allowed 94 hits, struck out 63 and has a 4.38 ERA. CYL Analysis There are only 11 games remaining on the season, so the playoff outlook has become much clearer. Only one team, Beantown, has clinched a playoff spot to go along with a Magic # of 2 for winning the Ralph Waldo Emerson. Divisional leaders and records are: Franklin - Needham Radstorm 38-24-2 Emerson - Beantown Sprouts 52-13 Fuller - South Charles Bank Moonies 43-19-2 Revere - Lynn Pier Gamers 37-26-1 Adams - Brown Bubblers 38-26-1 Alcott - Thompson Heights Earthlings 41-22-1 Morse - Taunton Giants 45-19 Attucks - Truro Hatchlings 37-25-2 LF Christopher Powerarm, Sr, North Charles Bank had the month's top performance on May 11 against Littleton. Powerarm was 4 for 4 with three home runs, four runs, and eight RBI. On the season, Powerarm is batting .244 with 11 home runs and 32 RBI. On May 26, Sudbury SP/RP Flint Feraltracker had a memorable game in a victory over Danvers. In a 10-inning performance, Feraltracker threw a no-hitter, walking two and striking out nine in the 1-0, 10-inning victory. Feraltracker has started three games and made 20 appearances on the season for the Celebs, going 2-2 with a 3.48 ERA. As a note, one day later, Sandwich's sophomore SP/RP Dosko Grasshopper also threw a no-hitter against Jamaica Plain in his only start on the season. CYL Players of the Month NR Hitter - Aaron Wright is not used to being associated with Batter of the Month-caliber players, but today the Beantown center fielder joined that select company when the North Region announced the results of May's voting. Wright totaled 39 hits, 16 walks, 7 home runs, 23 RBIs and 24 runs scored last month to put together a .424 batting average and .509 on-base percentage. Wright is hitting .335 for the season with 17 home runs, 52 RBIs and 46 runs scored. He has 82 hits in 245 at-bats and played in 65 games. SR Hitter - At only 16 years of age, Cocky Collins could very well have many more months like this last one during his career. That would be great news for fans of the Eastham Rads, as May was one to remember for the first baseman and he has captured the South Region Batter of the Month award. On the month he hit .368 with 12 home runs, 26 RBIs and 19 runs scored. For the year Collins is batting .276 with 18 home runs, 45 RBIs and 36 runs scored. NR Pitcher - Alex Language dazzled opponents on his way to the North Region Pitcher of the Month award for May. Posting a 6-0 record and a 0.53 ERA, the Beantown Sprouts starter held opposing hitters to a .144 batting average while striking out 59 in 50.2 innings and giving up 15 walks. For the year Language has compiled a 14-0 record with a 1.38 ERA. SR Pitcher - The hottest hurler in the South Region last month was Jazz Delgado of the Pawtucket Paw Sox. He caught the attention of everybody in the league with some eye-catching stats, good enough to win the SR Pitcher of the Month. In May, Delgado starred with an impressive 5-0 record. In 6 starts he gave up 29 base hits and struck out 39 in 45 innings with a 1.00 ERA. This year Delgado has a 10-2 record with a 2.01 ERA. Attached Images __________________ Fan of LSU sports (especially baseball and football), New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Pelicans, and Atlanta Braves (Dale Murphy for the HOF!). Current dynasties: Fallout 4's Commonwealth Baseball Organization Completed dynasty: Fallout: New Vegas' Mojave Baseball League Uniforms: My custom uniforms Last edited by StLee; 05-23-2024 at 11:11 PM.

05-22-2024, 09:00 AM	#3567
StLee Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 4,971	Season Pass Association ---------------------------------------------------------- Nuka News Update Reporting on the NWL, APL, NWLR, and BBL Leagues by Evan Guy 1 June 2309 Victory, Dark Earn Early Leads Some teams have played 24 games, and others have played 25. In the 90-game season, there is still a lot of season to go. Let us take a look at what is happening in the NWL, the minors, and the youth league as we move into the month of June. In the NWL, both the Cave Crickets and Bloodworms have divisional leads early, with two teams--Wild and Quartz--struggling to win games. Victory at 16-8 is 1st in the NWL with 147 runs scored and 7th in runs against (138). Many of their games come down to which teams hits more, which is usually the Cave Crickets. 2B Due Crymes (.462/1/12) leads the NWL in average, WAR, at-bats, hits, and triples. Other top hitters include 3B Jesse Saloum (.398/2/13), LF Edgar Virus (.396/4/19), and RF Mike Munchkin (.382/3/19). Dark has been the opposite in their success, currently last in runs scored (97) but 2nd in runs allowed (88). While they do have one player batting over .400, LF Denn Verr (.406/1/11), the team is hitting only .297 overall. The most successful starting pitcher so far has been Bighair Harrington (4-0, 2.57) along with help from SPs Franklin William Kidd (2-1, 3.79) and Josh Reliford (2-1, 3.09) for the 2nd-best Starters ERA (3.59) in the league. When Due Crymes stepped up to the plate in May he did it with confidence, and today he was honored with the Nuka World League Batter of the Month award. The young Victory second baseman posted a .462 batting average with 1 home run, 12 RBIs and scored 26 runs. Crymes also worked pitchers for 2 walks to post a .471 on-base percentage. The Nuka World League scribes have selected May's Pitcher of the Month and have awarded the honor to Steven Nebraska of Grape. He was outstanding on the hill last month and has the numbers to prove it -- a 4-2 record. The Painted Ghouls star performer made 7 starts with a 1.86 ERA and surrendered 46 hits in 58 innings. He struck out 42 and walked 8. Rich Texan earned May's Rookie of the Month honors in the Nuka World League for last month's performance. The boyish Orange shortstop might be wet behind the ears, but he's proving that he has what it takes to play at this level. Texan hit .290 with 2 home runs, 7 RBIs and 10 runs scored this past month on his way to winning the award. In the Amusement Park League, the Safari Adventure Gazelles and Dry Rock Gulch Convicts are the leaders. Petit Frenchman put together a good May to earn the Amusement Park League Batter of the Month prize. A virtual unknown, he made the most of his chance to prove to Bradberton officials that he belongs on the big league roster. The Disciples right fielder posted a .423 batting average with 12 home runs, 30 RBIs and 32 runs scored. Urb Meyer doesn't think about his career all that much. He doesn't fixate on yesterday and he doesn't worry about next season -- he has learned to worry only about today. That attitude, coupled with no saves in 6 relief appearances netted the 28-year-old reliever May's Amusement Park League Pitcher of the Month trophy earlier today. The Nuka Town reliever pitched 23.1 innings, struck out 23 and walked 7 on the way to a 3-0 mark and a 1.54 ERA. There are two divisional ties in the NWLRL. In the North Bradberton, the Nuka Jolly Elves and Wixon Cola Kings are both 17-12. In the South Bradberton, the Junkyard Space Cadets and Nuka Plant Electrics are knotted up at 15-14. Hot-hitting first baseman Clyde Rawhide of the Electrics really pounded NWL Rookie League pitchers in May, winning the Batter of the Month award. He hit .374 with 8 home runs, 27 RBIs, 19 runs scored and 15 walks to finish with a .462 on-base percentage. May was a magical month for Cameron White of Red Rocket. He held the NWL Rookie League hitters spellbound, conjuring up a 3-1 mark and a 2.15 ERA. White also chalked up 7 starts, 37.2 innings and 39 strikeouts. For this outstanding performance he was rewarded with the Pitcher of the Month trophy. There are just two weeks remaining in the Bradberton Boys League, now expanded to 16 teams. In the West Division, the Wixon Shovels have a one-game lead over both the Starport Nuka Hubologists and Mad Mulligan Travelers. In the East Division, the Holyoke Mech Dragons have a three-game over the Hadley Falls Reactors, which have won 10 straight. Commodore Kaestner made his presence known as one of the best young stars in the Bradberton Boys League this past month. The South Bradberton Tycoons left fielder shined through the month of May and has won the Batter of the Month award. The 17-year-old hit .317 with 12 home runs, 29 RBIs and 25 runs scored. Palevius Lex certainly found a groove in May. The King Cola starter posted 5 wins last month to easily claim the Bradberton Boys League Pitcher of the Month. During the month Lex was 5-0 with a 0.50 ERA. He made 7 starts, tossed 36 innings and had 33 strikeouts. Vim! View Veracious, Vivacious, Vainglorious Vision of the Vim! Leagues by Vikky Vail 1 June 2309 Eden Meadows, Far Harbor Control Divisions in Vim! League After our first month of play, both the Eden Meadows Anglers and Far Harbor Ghoul Whales have gained early control of the Fog and Harbor divisions, respectively. The Anglers, which have never won the Fog Division, thus never made the playoffs, are 1.5 games up on Dalton Farm. Eden Meadows is 4th in runs scored (119) and 2nd in runs allowed (110). Team leaders in hitting include 3B Hawk Callaway (.400/0/12), 1B Kaden Ellison (.400/1/9), and LF Gyro Olly (.290/5/20). Their top pitcher is ace SP Steady Mike Holmes (4-2, 2.91). Far Harbor, the champions of the NWL's inaugural season in 2301 and four-time Harbor Division champions, lead by an impressive seven games over Acadia. First in both runs scored (156) and runs allowed (95), the 18-6 Ghoul Whales have dominated so far in 2309. Three top hitters are 2B Jarod Sebiess (.415/8/29), RF Oppo Rancisis (.370/4/16), and LF Putt Putt Moreno (.418/1/7). Grand Hotel Atoms fans believe they've got a talented young star in Gladder Questseeker. He did nothing to dissuade that notion in May, as he hit .398 with 11 home runs, 30 RBIs and 24 runs scored. The end result was the first baseman being named the Vim! League Batter of the Month. Steady Mike Holmes of the Eden Meadows Anglers outdistanced his peers on the mound this month. He fashioned a fine 4-2 won-lost mark and 2.91 ERA in 7 starts to get the Vim! League Pitcher of the Month honors. Holmes had a very impressive May, finishing with 36 strikeouts in 58.2 innings and holding opposing hitters to a .284 average. Eden Meadows's Dex Labb collected 29 hits to snare the Vim! League Rookie of the Month for May. He batted .315 with 2 home runs, 6 RBIs and 18 runs scored. The 20-year-old is barely old enough to shave, but he could definitely contend for Rookie of the Year if he keeps up this pace. The MDIL divisions are led by the Nucleus Radchickens and Eagle's Cover Harpooners. Even though he is a newcomer to Mount Desert Island League, Vince Eller put up some good numbers in May and earned the MDIL Batter of the Month award. He was one of Oceanarium's offensive leaders with a .385 average in 23 games. He also racked up 18 home runs, 32 RBIs, and 22 runs scored. The Mount Desert Island League Pitcher of the Month honor has been given to Jeff Crawler of Brooke's Head for a superlative month. "I actually never wanted to be a pitcher," Crawler told reporters when asked who he credits for his pitching ability. "I was an outfielder until high school and on the third day of tryouts my coach came up and said, 'Son you couldn't hit a lick even if we put it on a tee for ya.' Well, that ticked me off, so I decided if I couldn't hit I wanted to make sure no one else could either and so here I am." It all turned out for the best as the Brooke's Head starter notched a 4-1 record with a 2.63 ERA last month. He made 5 starts and struck out 29 in 41 innings. In the Vim! Rookie League, the Vim Factory Pops and Huntress Island Ug-Qualtoths are division leaders. Kitteredge's Purl Jamme had a productive May and topped it off by winning the Batter of the Month citation from the VIM! Rookie League. The 19-year-old first baseman stood out at the plate with a .383 batting average, 9 home runs, 26 RBIs and 31 runs scored. Clooky Liatti was firing on all cylinders in the month of May with 4 wins as he steamrolled all VIM! Rookie League opposition on his way to the Pitcher of the Month award. During the month Liatti was 4-1 with a 4.05 ERA. He made 6 starts, tossed 33.1 innings and had 29 strikeouts. The Maine Youth Leagues season is winding down. In the Mount Desert Island Four, the Beaver Creek Bowlers have a five-game lead. In the Great Diamond Island League, the Sunset Park Anglers and Echo Point Glowers are tied. Cliff's Edge Wolves fans may just have witnessed a star player blossoming before their eyes in May. Kyle Keitt put up a remarkable month at the age of 15 and has been named the Mount Desert Island Four Batter of the Month. For the month, Keitt hit .264 with 7 home runs, 19 RBIs and 17 runs scored. It's perhaps an award he'll win many more times through his career, as at age 17 Ziggy Zombiekiller has a lot of baseball ahead of him. But for now the young Sunset Park Anglers star can enjoy the numbers he put up in May, which have garnered him the nod as the Great Diamond Island League Batter of the Month. His breakout month featured a .286 average with 9 home runs, 30 RBIs and 16 runs scored. In May, Hawk Dawson tore through the Mount Desert Island Four like a seasoned veteran -- quite impressive for a player only 16 years old. The young Cliff's Edge starter posted a 4-0 mark and an ERA of 2.84 to earn the Pitcher of the Month award. In 44.1 innings he collected 52 strikeouts while limiting the opposition to a .205 average. Fumblefoot Appling took a much-deserved turn in the spotlight earlier today as he accepted the Great Diamond Island League Pitcher of the Month award for May. The 16-year-old Fort Knights starter is a relative newcomer to the league, but nonetheless racked up an impressive 3-1 won-lost record in 7 starts. This month he fanned 55 batters in 47.2 innings and compiled a 1.70 ERA. Attached Images __________________ Fan of LSU sports (especially baseball and football), New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Pelicans, and Atlanta Braves (Dale Murphy for the HOF!). Current dynasties: Fallout 4's Commonwealth Baseball Organization Completed dynasty: Fallout: New Vegas' Mojave Baseball League Uniforms: My custom uniforms

05-22-2024, 03:44 PM	#3568
StLee Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 4,971	June 2309 BNN Weekly Report News from the CBO, Minors, College, and Youth Leagues by Nat Wright-Kawolski 14 June 2309 CBO Analysis We have not hit the 50-game mark of the 2309 season, so our next update will be past the halfway point. One league flip-flopped the top two teams, while another league suddenly got a lot more interesting. The Railroad League is the league with the largest league leader amount: three games. This season is delivering. Let's take a look now at the new Power Rankings. Here are the current team power rankings for Commonwealth Baseball Organization: Teams (Total Points, Tendency): 1) County Crossing Bloodbugs (128.7, +) - Taking over the NCA's top record and tied for a CBO-best 9-1 mark in their last 10, the Bloodbugs premier at #1 this week. The Bugs swept Sunshine Tidings and The Slog, split with Starlight, and then swept Nordhagen Beach to take over 1st place after entering the series down by a game. 2) Oberland T-51s (123.6, -) - Still in possession of the CBO's top record, the T-51s fell a spot due to a 5-5 stretch. Oberland split with University Point, won two over Vault 81, got swept at Jamaica Plain, and then won two at FHE. 3) Egret Ninjas (117.2, +) - Now in 2nd place in the RL and in a tie for the CBO's third-best record, the Ninjas move up after going an RL-best 7-3 in their last 10. Egret swept the Red Rockets, won two over the Yao Guai, split at Quincy, and then won two at the Dwellers. 4) Starlight Killers (113.2, ++) - They lead the Institute League and jump up despite a 4-6 stretch in their last 10, but the Killers have been killing it this season. In the past two weeks, Starlight was swept by the Boys, won one at Concord, split with the Bugs, and then won two over Bunker Hill. 5) Roxbury Rad Sox (109.8, ++) - The Rad Sox are the third RL team in the Top 5 after going 5-5 in their last 10 to keep on pace with Oberland. The Sox were swept by the Gunners, won two over the Swatters, split with the Claws, and then won two at Diamond City. 6) Jamaica Plain Red Rockets (109.4, ++) 7) Nordhagen Beach Party Boys (106.8, --) 8) Bunker Hill 75ers (106.3, -) 9) Quincy Gunners (105.5, o) 10) University Point Deathclaws (101.3, --) 11) Spectacle Island Reapers (100.9, -) 12) Nahant Celtics (96.5, ++) 13) Salem Witch Hats (96.5, o) 14) The Slog Ghouls (92.5, o) 15) Sunshine Tidings Chemists (87.5, --) 16) Fort Hagen Silver Shroud (81.2, +) 17) Vault 81 Dwellers (80.1, --) 18) Diamond City Swatters (64.8, o) 19) Easy Town Assaultrons (62.8, +) 20) Atom Cats (60.2, +) 21) FHE Yao Guai (59.8, ++) 22) Goodneighbor Hancocks (56.3, --) 23) Concord Radstags (55.4, -) 24) Lexington Synths (43.9, -) Brotherhood League As mentioned, County Crossing took control with their home sweep of Nordhagen Beach. Both teams are currently a tier ahead of the next three teams all tied for third place at 27-25. Then there is Easy Town falling further and further back in the standings each update. For the Bloodbugs, the statistical outputs suggest they are playing above their level: 7th in runs scored (247) and t-2nd in runs allowed (200). One concern has been injuries, but a healthy team could go all the way in the playoffs. The Bugs are currently without SP College Luckyman (4-3, 2.51) who is probably out for the season and 1B Zeldolph Violet (.231/0/4) who has been out for most of the season but could return by late July or early August. Institute League Starlight still controls this league, though Bunker Hill has made some progress. Sunshine Tidings has been hot and cold, and now the Chemists are in a four-way tie for the 5th playoff spot with three BL teams. The 75ers, similar to the Bugs, have statistics that do not support their record. In their case, though, Bunker Hill should have a better record than they currently do with the 2nd-best scoring offense (271 runs) and the best scoring defense (199). All four starters--Jason Tonelli (5-6, 3.91), Max Thunderdome (7-3, 2.70), Corey Ware (3-3, 3.39), and Hangman Alley (4-1, 2.86)--have ERAs below 4.00 for the team with the Best Starters ERA (3.14). If they continue that production, the 75ers will be tough to beat down the stretch. Minutemen League University Point has gotten cold, including getting swept by Jamaica Plain last weekend. On the other hand, all of the Red Rockets, Spectacle Island, and Quincy are suddenly hot, making the ML a four-game difference between 1st and 4th place. Atom and Goodneighbor are both out of the mix. Spectacle Island appeared to be falling out of the race, but now they are right back in contention. The Reapers are 6th in runs scored (260) and tied for 5th in runs allowed (235) but they do have the SCA's best Bullpen ERA (3.37). RP Ghost Kyudalson (3-0, 0.00) has certainly helped that ERA with some additional help from RP Gary Stallworth (0-2, 2.86). 1B Homestay Lovetap (.289/18/35) continues to bomb home runs, trailing only University Point's Barker Cocoa (23) and Jamaica Plain's Ken Debate (20) in the SCA. Railroad League Only one team, Egret, had a winning record the past two weeks, allowing the Ninjas to surpass Roxbury and trail Oberland by just three games, the largest league lead in the CBO. Vault 81 seems to have mailed in their prospects for a playoff run in 2309, trailing by 12 games for first place and eight for third place. Like Bunker Hill, Oberland is looking to return to the Sole Survivor Series and may be the favorite to win it all. The T-51s are not dominating the association, though, currently 3rd in both runs scored (285) and runs allowed (223). RF Orcin Cardinal (.300/18/40) and SP Mesquite Williams (7-3, 2.71) continue to have impressive seasons, giving their team a boost. CBO Standings CBO Players of the Week June 7 - Brian DeLong of the Witch Hats relied on a sharp eye and a quick bat to outpace all other North Charles Association hitters last week and collect the Player of the Week Award. He hit .500 with 11 hits in 22 at-bats, 3 home runs and 9 RBIs. In 47 games this season DeLong is batting .330 with 58 hits and 14 home runs. He has scored 25 runs and driven in 33. Baywatch Fischler stepped up to the plate in a big way last week and today he took home the South Charles Association Player of the Week honors. The Quincy right fielder ripped opposing pitchers for 12 hits in 24 at-bats and 3 home runs. He put together a sizzling .500 batting average as he knocked in 10 runs and scored 8 times. This year Fischler is hitting .345, produced 35 RBIs and 11 home runs, scored 38 times and gotten on base at a .436 rate. June 14 - 19-year-old Duff Fee sent shock waves through Commonwealth Baseball Organization last week with an eye-popping performance that brought him the North Charles Association Player of the Week Award. A newcomer to the league, Fee made the establishment sit up and take notice, punishing opposing pitchers with a .565 average, 13 hits in 23 at-bats, 3 home runs and 6 runs batted in. Where the Concord Radstags center fielder goes from here, only the baseball gods know for sure, but Fee certainly made his mark last week. Thus far this year Fee is hitting .284 with 11 home runs, 28 RBIs and 25 runs scored. Roxbury sports fans can't stop singing the praises of Donn Mattingley, who has been selected the South Charles Association Player of the Week. Mattingley was in a comfort zone all week, finishing with a .474 average (9-for-19), 7 RBIs and 5 home runs. This season Mattingley has banged out 68 hits in 207 at-bats for a .329 average with 15 home runs. He is getting on base at a .444 pace and his totals also include 34 RBIs and 45 runs scored. CBO Transactions Monday, June 14th , 2309 Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Signed free agent 1B Gutter Amputee to a minor league contract. Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Released 1B Gutter Amputee. Sunday, June 13th , 2309 FHE Yao Guai: Placed 2B Wookie Chewbacca on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/12/2309. Saturday, June 12th , 2309 Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Released 1B Tarberry Malinowski. Thursday, June 10th , 2309 Egret Ninjas: Placed RP Taco LaVergne on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/09/2309. Sunshine Tidings Chemists: Placed SP Eugene Gym on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/09/2309. Goodneighbor Hancocks: Revealed the logo designs for Third Rail Stadium in Goodneighbor with an expected move in date of the beginning of August. Their current stadium in South Boston has been renamed to Telegraph Hill Stadium. Wednesday, June 9th , 2309 FHE Yao Guai: Released RP Kyle Robel. Fort Hagen Silver Shroud: Released RP Jonnel Johns. Tuesday, June 8th , 2309 Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Signed 1B Mercurial Swift. Monday, June 7th , 2309 Goodneighbor Hancocks: Placed RP Pete Holster on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/06/2309. Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Released RP Toady Oldhouse. Easy Town Assaultrons: Signed free agent RP Mike Combbrush to a minor league contract. Salem Witch Hats: Signed free agent 1B Gutter Amputee to a minor league contract. Salem Witch Hats: Released 1B Gutter Amputee. Saturday, June 5th , 2309 Atom Cats: Activated C Deacon Gookin from the injured list. Friday, June 4th , 2309 Egret Ninjas: Placed SS Hopper Hayes on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/01/2309. The Vault 81 Dwellers traded 20-year old minor league LF Alvin Treeshadow and 24-year old minor league 2B Tony Hasty to the Starlight Killers, getting 30-year old minor league LF Nate Eiland in return. Thursday, June 3rd , 2309 Oberland T-51s: Placed RP Dave Pain on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/02/2309. Tuesday, June 1st , 2309 Goodneighbor Hancocks: CF Ziggy Stardust returns from his rehab assignment. FHE Yao Guai: Placed CL Baker Dozen on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 05/30/2309. CYL Update The regular season is wrapping up with a few playoff play-in games in the South Region before the playoffs officially begin with 12 teams per region. The top four seeds of each region are the divisional champions, meaning they get a bye in the first round of the playoffs. Here are the current seedings for the playoffs: NR 1. Beantown Sprouts 2. Needham Radstorm 3. South Charles Bank Moonies 4. Beerthirty Sippers 5. Lexington Minuteboys 6. North Charles Bank Goonies 7. Boston Common Baby Bellies 8. Wellesley Brahmin 9. Worcester Crows 10. Diamond City Newsboys 11. Lynn Pier Gamers 12. Covenant Dandy Boys SR 1. Taunton Giants 2. Thompson Heights Earthlings 3. Brown Bubblers 4. Harwich Fishheads 5. Wareham Comets 6. West Quincy Atomatoys 7. Dennis Menaces 8. Pawtucket Paw Sox 9. Jamaica Plain Treasures 10. South Beach Waves 11. Brockton Claws 12t. Andrew Station Southies, Freeplat Wicked Goods, and Weymouth Locksmiths* Due to tiebreakers, Weymouth visits Freeplat today. The winner then faces Andrew Station on Tuesday for the final seed. Attached Images __________________ Fan of LSU sports (especially baseball and football), New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Pelicans, and Atlanta Braves (Dale Murphy for the HOF!). Current dynasties: Fallout 4's Commonwealth Baseball Organization Completed dynasty: Fallout: New Vegas' Mojave Baseball League Uniforms: My custom uniforms Last edited by StLee; 05-23-2024 at 06:49 PM. Reason: Corrections

05-23-2024, 07:41 PM	#3572
StLee Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 4,971	June 2309 BNN Weekly Report News from the CBO, Minors, College, and Youth Leagues by Nat Wright-Kawolski 28 June 2309 CBO Analysis We have surpassed the midway point of the 120-game season, and there are three teams with 40+ wins in the league and six with 40+ losses. If the playoffs would start today, these would be the seedings: NCA 1. Starlight (wins tiebreaker due to a 3-1 series advantage over the Bugs) 2. County Crossing 3. Nordhagen Beach 4. Bunker Hill 5. Sunshine Tidings SCA 1. Oberland 2. University Point 3. Roxbury 4. Jamaica Plain 5. Egret Here are the current team power rankings for Commonwealth Baseball Organization: Teams (Total Points, Tendency): 1) Oberland T-51s (136.7, o) - Now with a three-game lead for the CBO's top record, the T-51s take over the #1 spot this week with an 8-2 stretch. Oberland split at Quincy, swept FHE, split with Spectacle Island, and then swept Diamond City. 2) Starlight Killers (131.0, +) - The Killers are now tied for the NCA's top record after an 8-2 mark, including a current six-game winning streak. Starlight swept Easy Town, lost tow of three at Fort Hagen, swept the Assaultrons again, and then swept the Silver Shroud. 3) County Crossing Bloodbugs (125.0, -) - The Bloodbugs went 7-3, but they are now tied for the NCA's top record. The Bugs swept Sunshine Tidings, won two at Nordhagen Beach, split at Concord, and then won two of three over The Slog. 4) University Point Deathclaws (118.2, o) - Atop the Minutemen League and 8-2 in their last 10, the Deathclaws hold the SCA's 2nd-best record. University Point split with Roxbury, swept the Gunners, swept the Swatters, and won two at the Reapers. 5) Roxbury Rad Sox (116.3, +) - The Rad Sox complete the Top 5 after going 6-4 in their last 10 to give them the CBO's 5th-beast record. The Sox split with the Claws, won one versus Vault 81, split with Goodneighbor, and then swept the Dwellers. 6) Sunshine Tidings Chemists (106.7, ++) 7) Egret Ninjas (106.4, -) 8) Nordhagen Beach Party Boys (103.5, +) 9) Jamaica Plain Red Rockets (102.6, -) 10) Spectacle Island Reapers (96.8, o) 11) Bunker Hill 75ers (96.6, --) 12) Quincy Gunners (93.9, ++) 13) Salem Witch Hats (91.9, -) 14) Nahant Celtics (91.0, ++) 15) The Slog Ghouls (90.9, -) 16) Fort Hagen Silver Shroud (80.3, -) 17) Atom Cats (78.5, +) 18) Vault 81 Dwellers (76.3, -) 19) Goodneighbor Hancocks (60.9, +) 20) Easy Town Assaultrons (54.9, -) 21) Concord Radstags (53.2, ++) 22) Lexington Synths (51.2, o) 23) Diamond City Swatters (50.0, --) 24) FHE Yao Guai (48.2, -) Brotherhood League County Crossing has created some distance thanks to a 5-1 series advantage over Nordhagen Beach in the last few weeks. Meanwhile, The Slog, Salem, and Nahant are all clustered together hoping that they each could break out and work their way into a playoff spot. For the Party Boys, we are wondering when the proverbial bubble will pop for them. CBO champions just two seasons ago, the Boys appear to be a team that should be on the downswing due to their aging roster. But they keep winning. Currently, though, Nordhagen Beach seems to be winning despite their statistical outputs. The Boys are 8th in runs scored (282) and 4th in runs allowed (251). Currently injured LF Young Goodman (.354/14/44) is the only player hitting above of .300 and only one of three with 10+ home runs: Jonathan Angelou (18) and Maxx Murtagh (12). That has led the Party Boys to call up prospect LF Gorgeous DiGiacomo to add a little pop to the batting lineup. On the mound, SP Beachboy Nut (10-2, 2.29) is almost always a sure win. For the other starters, though, they have struggled, with SP Ugio Church (5-4, 4.16) having the next-best ERA. Institute League With Bunker Hill getting swept by Sunshine Tidings, Starlight now has some distance in their IL lead and now the 75ers and Chemists are clustered. Fort Hagen is having respectable season, but they are not expected to compete. With a 7-3 mark in their past 10, Sunshine Tidings seems to be getting hot and looking to turn around their 2309 season to be competitive again. They still need better statistical output, currently 5th in runs scored (306) and 8th in runs allowed (285). They are a pretty good power-hitting team, currently 3rd in home runs (97) with five players in double digits. 1B Dusty Brownell (.288/23/44) leads the team in home runs, and RF Baktu DaWell (.314/19/39) is the overall best hitter on the team. For pitchers, SP Mike Rubric (8-4, 3.27) has been much better than ace SP Eugene Gym (7-5, 4.78). Minutemen League University Point is leading in what may be the strongest league overall. Jamaica Plain, Spectacle Island, and Quincy all have the potential to be playoff teams. The Red Rockets are in 2nd place and seem to be the team most likely to be ahead of the other teams outside of University Point in the end. The Rockets need to improve their offense, though, currently 7th in runs scored (296). LF Ken Debate (.327/25/60) has been most of their offense and is one of only two players--the other being CF Hid Matsumoto (.203/11/32)--with 10 home runs. Railroad League Oberland has a large lead at six games, and Roxbury and Egret are far ahead of the rest of the league. Vault 81 could be competitive in the second half of the season, but they had better start winning at a .700 or better clip to get there. Despite getting pushed down by the T-51s, the Rad Sox are again a formidable team. They are 2nd in runs scored (343) and 4th in runs allowed (281). They are no longer a dominant pitching team, but ace Nuka Laloosh (8-4, 3.00) can dominate at any time. However, the rest of the starting staff has been pretty bad, with all three holding ERAs above 5.00. CBO Standings CBO Players of the Week June 21 - The votes have been tallied and the winner of the North Charles Association Player of the Week has been named. It was awarded earlier today to Hurr Lee Reyes for his great week at the plate. The Starlight right fielder took home the trophy by banging out 9 hits in 20 at-bats for a .450 batting average, driving in 9 runs and scoring 6 times. So far this season Reyes is batting .386 with 11 home runs, 44 RBIs and 46 runs scored. He has 90 hits in 233 at-bats, 36 walks and a .467 OBP. Reyes has played in 57 games. When it came to hitting the baseball, Austin Engill was in a class by himself in the South Charles Association this past week. Nobody did it better. The outstanding shortstop for University Point tagged opposing pitchers for a .474 average and was voted the Player of the Week Award. Included in his stats were 9 hits in 19 at-bats, 4 homers, 7 runs scored and 11 RBIs. This year Engill is batting .239 with 15 home runs and 48 RBIs. June 28 - When it came to hitting the baseball, Oren Gep was in a class by himself in the North Charles Association this past week. Nobody did it better. The outstanding first baseman for Starlight tagged opposing pitchers for a .450 average and was voted the Player of the Week Award. Included in his stats were 9 hits in 20 at-bats, 4 homers, 7 runs scored and 12 RBIs. So far this year Gep has hit .313 with 22 home runs, 74 RBIs and 51 runs scored. His hard work and hustle paid off this week. The hard-working and hard-playing Barker Cocoa was rewarded with the South Charles Association Player of the Week honors. The scrappy University Point Deathclaws first baseman hit .562 while collecting 9 hits in 16 at-bats, 4 home runs and 10 RBIs. So far this season Cocoa is batting .449 with 29 home runs. CBO Transactions Monday, June 28th , 2309 Nahant Celtics: Activated CF Grandson Quarles from the restricted list. Nahant Celtics: Sent CF Grandson Quarles to Triple A Finch Farm for injury rehab. Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed free agent RP Kornet Claire to a minor league contract. Sunday, June 27th , 2309 Goodneighbor Hancocks: Placed CF Missile Crews on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/26/2309. FHE Yao Guai: Released RP Joven Bambino. Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Released RP Grumpy Tettleton. Saturday, June 26th , 2309 Quincy Gunners: Activated LF Bob Bloodbug from the restricted list. Nordhagen Beach Party Boys: Placed LF Young Goodman on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/25/2309. Lexington Synths: Signed Manager Fourth Wall. Friday, June 25th , 2309 Salem Witch Hats: Placed CL Justin Wilkerson on the restricted list. Diamond City Swatters: Signed C Jadon Herring. Lexington Synths: Fired General Manager Rich Szymanowski. Lexington Synths: Fired Manager Wand Astounding. Lexington Synths: Signed General Manager Kevin Badluck. Thursday, June 24th , 2309 Bunker Hill 75ers: Placed CF Jig McGhee on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/23/2309. Oberland T-51s: Activated RP Dave Pain from the injured list. The Slog Ghouls: Placed RP Denaria Kee on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/23/2309. The Diamond City Swatters traded 30-year old C Jason Watts to the Quincy Gunners, getting 19-year old minor league RF Naris Wicked in return. Wednesday, June 23rd , 2309 University Point Deathclaws: SP Dave Kovalenko returns from his rehab assignment. Nahant Celtics: Placed CF Grandson Quarles on the restricted list. Salem Witch Hats: Considering uniform change for the 2310 season, plans to add a third color to the current black and white color scheme. Sunshine Tidings Chemists: Placed SP Joey Dimes on the restricted list. Tuesday, June 22nd , 2309 Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Released 1B Nickodemus Soothsayer. Sunday, June 20th , 2309 University Point Deathclaws: Placed RP Willie Lule on the restricted list. FHE Yao Guai: Activated 2B Wookie Chewbacca from the injured list. Egret Ninjas: Placed SP Tup Mallory on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/19/2309. Quincy Gunners: Placed LF Bob Bloodbug on the restricted list. University Point Deathclaws: Signed SP Luke Driver. Friday, June 18th , 2309 Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Signed 1B Tarberry Malinowski. Thursday, June 17th , 2309 Goodneighbor Hancocks: Activated RP Pete Holster from the injured list. Sunshine Tidings Chemists: Activated SP Eugene Gym from the injured list. Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Signed 1B Dax Robledo. Wednesday, June 16th , 2309 University Point Deathclaws: Activated LF Chris Hirshfield from the injured list. Easy Town Assaultrons: Placed 3B Dog Prairie on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/13/2309. Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Signed 1B Erik Johnsen. Tuesday, June 15th , 2309 Salem Witch Hats: Signed free agent 1B Gutter Amputee to a minor league contract. Salem Witch Hats: Released 1B Gutter Amputee. Attached Images __________________ Fan of LSU sports (especially baseball and football), New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Pelicans, and Atlanta Braves (Dale Murphy for the HOF!). Current dynasties: Fallout 4's Commonwealth Baseball Organization Completed dynasty: Fallout: New Vegas' Mojave Baseball League Uniforms: My custom uniforms

05-20-2024, 10:42 AM	#3561
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Looks like the Rad Sox aren't going to go quietly. In the CBO windows can close quickly, but nice to see them off to a hot start. Still can't believe they missed the postseason last year

05-22-2024, 07:58 PM	#3569
OrangeP47 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 805	I feel like with this trend, I should start taking requests for jinxing teams. Railroad League is cursed.

05-23-2024, 11:44 PM	#3573
StLee Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 4,971	July 2309 BNN Report News from the CBO, Minors, BCAC, and CYL by Nat Wright-Kawolski 1 July 2309 July Super Post CBO Players of the Month Top Hitting Performance - Fourteen-year vet, Atom's 3B Shane Stabb, put out the top hitting performance in June. On June 8 against Diamond City, Stabb went 5 for 5 with a home run, a walk, five runs, and four RBI. The five runs scored tied an SCA record. Top Pitching Performance - SP Beachboy Nut of Nordhagen Beach had the most outstanding pitching performance in June, throwing a complete-game four-hitter on June 8 against Sunshine Tidings. Nut walked one and struck out 12, matching Diamond City's Sheng Kawolski for the top strikeout performance in the 2309 season. NCA Hitter - Brian DeLong may be much younger than other hitters in the North Charles Association, but he performed like a seasoned veteran in June to win the Batter of the Month award. The 24-year-old Salem right fielder hit .457 with 10 home runs, 21 RBIs and 25 runs scored. DeLong is hitting .357 this year with 21 home runs and 45 RBIs. He also has an OBP of .472, 50 walks and scored 46 times. SCA Hitter - When guys like University Point's Barker Cocoa win Batter of the Month awards, it just makes you feel good. In a productive June, the longtime South Charles Association veteran toyed with opposing pitchers, collecting 34 hits in 77 at-bats. The veteran first baseman hit for a .442 batting average and collected 11 home runs, 30 RBIs and 30 runs scored. So far on the season Cocoa is hitting .444 with 30 home runs, 83 RBIs and 81 runs scored. He has 99 hits and played in 64 games. NCA Pitcher - Whokill Poole of the Starlight Killers is the North Charles Association Pitcher of the Month. In June, he sparkled and shined on the mound with 5 wins and no losses in 5 starts. Poole checked opposing batters on 38 base hits and a .244 batting average. He rang up 28 strikeouts in 42.1 innings of work, surrendered 5 walks and fashioned a 2.13 ERA. Up to now Poole has recorded a record of 10-2. In 14 starts he has fanned 72 batters in 102.1 innings with a 3.25 ERA. SCA Pitcher - The South Charles Association scribes have picked June's Pitcher of the Month and have given the trophy to Fosdyke Rochambeau of Quincy. He was devastating on the mound last month with a standout 5-0 mark. The Gunners star hurler made 6 starts with a 3.18 ERA and surrendered 38 hits in 45.1 innings. He struck out 25 and walked 11. Thus far this season, Rochambeau has tossed 116 innings in 16 starts, fanned 57 batters, walked 39 and put up a 3.65 ERA with 8 wins and 2 losses. NCA Rookie - Freak Mouton is living a dream. Not only did he net the North Charles Association's Rookie of the Month Award today, but the 21-year-old has put together a string of starts that has everybody talking all the league. In the month of June the Fort Hagen starter was 3-0 as he put up a 3.64 ERA. He also totaled 16 strikeouts in 29.2 innings, while holding opponents to a .287 average. Pretty good stats for a rookie. Looking at his season stats, Mouton has won 6 and lost 5, collecting 55 strikeouts and 45 walks in 89 innings with a 4.65 ERA. SCA Rookie - For the last month Clueless Gunsmith has done his best to prove he can be a big game pitcher for the Egret Ninjas. He was the best newcomer and picked up the South Charles Association Rookie of the Month trophy. In June Gunsmith rang up a fine 2-0 record in 0 starts as he dominated league batters with an excellent 0.00 ERA. He worked 6 innings, collecting 5 strikeouts while walking 0. This year Gunsmith has earned no saves, worked 12 innings, fanned 9 hitters and recorded a 3.00 ERA. He has also put up a 2-0 won-lost mark. MML Analysis With almost 2/3 of the season complete, the MML divisional races are not at all settled. The largest lead is one game, with the Ted Williams Division holding a three-way tie. Divisional leaders in the non-tied divisions are the Abernathy Adamantium, Everett Mutant Hounds, and Brookline Bandoliers. The tied division is among the Providence Warlocks, Worcester Cannons, and Wellesley Wanderers. The Bandoliers' Danny Marker had the best-hitting performance in June. He had a 3 for 4 day on June 4 in a 19-1 win over Braintree. In that game, Marker hit two home runs, walked twice, scored five runs, and drove in five runs. Marker is batting .291 with 10 home runs and 38 RBI. On June 27, Jeff Lienhard of Warwick had the month's and season's best pitching performance. In the Mirelurks' 11-0 win over Sandwich, Lienhard pitched a complete-game four-hit shutout, striking out 15 in the process. On the season, Lienhard is 6-4 with a 5.06 ERA in 16 starts. MML Players of the Month LL Hitter - It's perhaps an award he'll win many more times through his career, as at age 25 Jumping Jehoshaphat Cobb has a lot of baseball ahead of him. But for now the young Lynn Fortune Finders star can enjoy the numbers he put up in June, which have garnered him the nod as the Legends League Batter of the Month. His breakout month featured a .422 average with 8 home runs, 22 RBIs and 16 runs scored. Currently Cobb has 14 home runs and a .301 batting average. SL Hitter - When Mountainside Rockhand stepped up to the plate in June he did it with confidence, and today he was honored with the Stars League Batter of the Month award. The young Braintree first baseman posted a .421 batting average with 6 home runs, 26 RBIs and scored 19 runs. Rockhand also worked pitchers for 13 walks to post a .486 on-base percentage. In the 2309 season Rockhand is hitting .372 with 11 home runs. LL Pitcher - The Danvers Sonics felt very secure when they sent Jeremy Wyckoff out to the hill last month. The 25-year-old starter went after Legends League hitters with a vengeance and earned June's Pitcher of the Month award. He went 5-0 with a 1.09 ERA as he struck out 35 in 49.1 innings over 6 starts. In 16 starts this year Wyckoff has recorded a 8-4 record and a 3.46 ERA. SL Pitcher - The Worcester Cannons owe Justin Hodges a lot for his performance this past month. One of the league's most dominant starters in June, Hodges tore up the opposition with a fine 4-0 mark on his way to the Stars League Pitcher of the Month award. "When you're pitching this well," analyzed Hodges, "it's a lot easier to come to the park. I don't judge my performance by the stats, I judge it -- the team judges it -- by the score of the game. I could say I'm tossing electric stuff right now and that would go over big. But if I toss that same stuff -- exact same pitch selection and location -- and they bang me around tomorrow, I was awful. That's the way baseball is." It was Hodges who did the banging in June as he tossed up 36 strikeouts in 47 innings, holding opponents to a .247 average and posting a 2.68 ERA. Hodges has a 5-0 season record so far. In 8 starts, he has fanned 46 batters in 61 innings with a 3.25 ERA. BMU Analysis The BMU just surpassed its midway point of the season. League leaders are the Brockton Irish; Mystic Pines Raybathers; Neponset Park Criticals; and Forest Grove Pugilists. The top hitting performance in June was by Marlborough's Jaden Castle on June 11 against Marblehead. Castle was 3 for 4 with three home runs, two walks, four runs, and five RBI in the 17-7 victory. Castle is batting .310 with six home runs and 24 RBI in 44 games. The best pitching performance of the month happened on June 8 when Spanky Sutherland of Woburn pitched a complete-game shutout of Marblehead. In the game, he allowed three hits and struck out eight. Sutherland is 5-2 with a 4.66 ERA in 12 starts. BMU Players of the Month CA Hitter - Zaire Inquisitor made his presence known as one of the best young stars in the Commonwealth Association this past month. The Mystic Pines Raybathers left fielder shined through the month of June and has won the Batter of the Month award. The 23-year-old hit .449 with 9 home runs, 21 RBIs and 27 runs scored. This season Inquisitor is swinging the bat at a .431 rate with 62 hits in 144 at-bats. To date he has hit 11 home runs, scored 44 runs and driven in 32. MA Hitter - Mayoral Shelter Tricentennials fans may just have witnessed a star player blossoming before their eyes in June. Pooja Berrie put up a remarkable month at the age of 21 and has been named the Massachusetts Association Batter of the Month. For the month, Berrie hit .486 with 7 home runs, 27 RBIs and 22 runs scored. Berrie is currently hitting at a .356 pace with 12 home runs and 41 RBIs. CA Pitcher - Spanky Sutherland is the latest Commonwealth Association Pitcher of the Month award winner. The Woburn starter shone on the hill repeatedly last month and finished June with a sparkling 4-0 record. In 5 starts he tossed 33.2 innings, posted 23 strikeouts, and put up a 1.60 ERA. Checking out his stats for the year, Sutherland has racked up 5 wins and 2 losses in 12 starts, posted a 4.66 ERA, and struck out 49 batters in 65.2 innings. MA Pitcher - In June, the best pitcher in the Massachusetts Association was Willie Dustice, thanks to some sensational numbers coming out of the bullpen. The Forest Grove relief ace compiled a 2-0 mark and an ERA of 2.45 in 11 innings with 9 strikeouts and 7 saves in 7 save opportunities. This year Dustice has 20 relief appearances with 13 saves, 4-1 season record and a 1.61 ERA. He has hurled 22.1 innings, given up 15 hits, struck out 18 and walked 7. Opposing clubs have batted .195 against the Forest Grove reliever. GBRL Analysis Current division leaders at the halfway point are the Lynn Woods Bloatflies, Nuka Express Chrono Cowboys, Cabot House Triggermen and Park Street AntAgonizers in the Southeast Division, and Pioneer Park Hackers. The top hitting performance blew away the other performances of the season. On June 11, Cabot House's Yanto Chase had a big day against Corvega in a 14-3 blowout. Chase was 4 for 5 with three home runs in three consecutive innings, a walk, four runs, and five RBI. Chase is a .277 hitter with 16 home runs and 31 RBI on the season in his professional debut after being taken in the 1st round of the 2308 Draft. Nuka Express's SP Shaggy Doo was considered to have the best performance in June. Doo struck out 10, walked one, and allowed three hits in a complete-game shutout over Hyde Park on June 12. GBRL Players of the Month NL Hitter - For a rookie just breaking in, Whitebear Whittington certainly put together a successful month. It was good enough to win the NL Batter of the Month award for June. The 18-year-old first baseman for the Lynn Woods Bloatflies hit .371 with 11 home runs, 24 RBIs and 19 runs scored. This season Whittington is hitting .343 with 12 home runs. SL Hitter - Eli Durus is not used to being associated with Batter of the Month-caliber players, but today the Pioneer Park left fielder joined that select company when the South League announced the results of June's voting. Durus totaled 25 hits, 9 walks, 14 home runs, 28 RBIs and 19 runs scored last month to put together a .379 batting average and .456 on-base percentage. Durus is currently hitting at a .353 pace with 26 home runs, 54 RBIs and has scored 45 times. NL Pitcher - James Komor of the Lynn Woods Bloatflies strung a bunch of high quality starts together in June to earn the North League Pitcher of the Month trophy. For the month he finished with a superlative 4 wins and no losses and a 3.06 ERA. The Lynn Woods star started 4 games, pitched 32.1 innings and struck out 33. In 9 starts this season Komor has crafted a 7-2 record with a 3.53 ERA. SL Pitcher - James Komor of the Lynn Woods Bloatflies strung a bunch of high quality starts together in June to earn the North League Pitcher of the Month trophy. For the month he finished with a superlative 4 wins and no losses and a 3.06 ERA. The Lynn Woods star started 4 games, pitched 32.1 innings and struck out 33. In 9 starts this season Komor has crafted a 7-2 record with a 3.53 ERA. BCAC Analysis There are 26 games remaining in the 2309 season for each team. With that many games remaining, there are still races but also the beginning of the end for others. At this point of the season, the Harvard Crimson leads the North Division by four games, while the South Division is a tie between the Commonwealth Terriers and Mass Bay Beacons. C Stray Cat Whiskers of MBU had the top day so far this season, peppering Northeastern with hits through the game in the Beacons' 12-10 road win. In the game, Whiskers was 5 for 5 with two doubles, two home runs, with four runs and four RBI. Whiskers is batting .339 with three home runs and 36 RBI. Tufts University's Cutter Redman has had some impressive pitching performances in the 2309 season, but his game against CIT on June 26 was the best. Redman pitched a no-hitter, just missing a perfect game by walking one batter. He struck out 11 in the game and completed the first no-hitter in BCAC history. On the season, Redman is 11-7 with a 3.98 ERA in 19 starts. BCAC Players of the Month BCAC Hitter - Boston College Eagles fans believe they've got a talented young star in Stoo Berko. He did nothing to dissuade that notion in June, as he hit .368 with 8 home runs, 18 RBIs and 21 runs scored. The end result was the left fielder being named the Boston Collegiate Athletic Conference Batter of the Month. So far this year Berko is batting .309 with 16 home runs. BCAC Pitcher - The best pitcher this past month in the Boston Collegiate Athletic Conference was Cutter Redman of the Tufts University Jumbos. He really razzle-dazzled league hitters, finishing June with a standout 4-2 record and 2.77 ERA. The Jumbos hurler made 7 starts and surrendered 35 hits in 52 innings. He struck out 62 and walked 12. To date Redman is 11-7 in 19 starts with a 3.98 ERA and has 142 strikeouts in 135.2 innings. CYL Playoffs The CYL season is down to just four teams: the Beantown Sprouts, South Charles Bank Moonies, Taunton Giants, and Brown Bubblers. The NR's #1 seed Sprouts swept both the Wellesley Brahmin and Covenant Dandy Boys to reach the Regional Finals. The NR's #2 seed Moonies also swept their way to the Regional Finals with series wins over the Diamond City Newsboys and the North Charles Bank Goonies. In the SR, the #1 seed Taunton Giants won each of its series two games to one: over the Jamaica Plain Treasures and the Harwich Fishheads. Brown is the #3 seed and got to the Regional Finals by sweeping the West Quincy Atomatoys and Thompson Heights Earthlings. Attached Images __________________ Fan of LSU sports (especially baseball and football), New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Pelicans, and Atlanta Braves (Dale Murphy for the HOF!). Current dynasties: Fallout 4's Commonwealth Baseball Organization Completed dynasty: Fallout: New Vegas' Mojave Baseball League Uniforms: My custom uniforms

05-25-2024, 08:36 AM	#3575
StLee Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 4,971	July 2309 BNN Weekly Report News from the CBO, Minors, College, and Youth Leagues by Nat Wright-Kawolski 12 July 2309 CBO Analysis We are in the middle of July, which means the All-Star Break is approaching quickly. At this point in the season, the NCA still looks wide open with nine teams technically still in the playoff hunt. On the other hand, the SCA appears it may have its playoff five already in place. Let's take a look at the current playoff seeds and then the power rankings. NCA 1. Starlight 2. County Crossing 3. Bunker Hill 4. Nordhagen Beach 5. The Slog Bunker Hill and Nordhagen Beach switched places in this update, and The Slog replaced Sunshine Tidings for the final wildcard spot. SCA 1. Oberland 2. University Point 3. Jamaica Plain 4t. Egret (Egret and Roxbury have yet to meet in 2309). 4t. Roxbury Oberland and University Point still control their leagues, while all of Jamaica Plain, Egret, and Roxbury just moved around in the wildcard spots. The Ninjas and Rad Sox meet for the first time this week as their last series before the Break. Here are the current team power rankings for Commonwealth Baseball Organization: Teams (Total Points, Tendency): 1) University Point Deathclaws (135.0, +) - Despite not having the CBO's best record, the Deathclaws are the CBO's hottest team, winning 9 of 10 and seven straight. The Claws swept FHE, won two over Jamaica Plain, swept Egret, and swept Quincy, including a 20-4 victory yesterday. 2) Oberland T-51s (132.5, -) - The T-51s are three games up on University Point and Starlight for the CBO's best record but dropped a spot after going 7-3 in their last 10. Oberland split at the Gunners, won two over Roxbury, swept Quincy, and then won two of three at the Sox. 3) Starlight Killers (123.0, -) - The Killers are the best team in the NCA, leading the Institute League by six games after going 7-3. Starlight swept County Crossing, won one at Bunker Hill, swept Nordhagen Beach, and then won two over Sunshine Tidings. 4) Jamaica Plain Red Rockets (118.5, ++) - The Red Rockets are another red-hot team, going 8-2 the past two weeks and currently on a five-game winning streak. The Rockets swept the Rad Sox, won one at University Point, swept Diamond City, and swept Spectacle Island. 5) County Crossing Bloodbugs (113.0, -) - The Bloodbugs are still in control in the Brotherhood League despite going in their past 10 games. The Bugs lost two to the Killers, won two over Salem, swept Fort Hagen, and won one at Nahant. 6) Bunker Hill 75ers (108.0, o) 7) Egret Ninjas (104.0, -) 8) Nordhagen Beach Party Boys (103.5, -) 9) Roxbury Rad Sox (102.0, -) 10) The Slog Ghouls (98.0, -) 11) Vault 81 Dwellers (92.0, ++) 12) Salem Witch Hats (91.5, +) 13) Sunshine Tidings Chemists (89.5, -) 14) Nahant Celtics (87.5, +) 15) Atom Cats (83.0, +) 16) Spectacle Island Reapers (81.0, --) 17) Quincy Gunners (77.5, --) 18) Fort Hagen Silver Shroud (74.5, o) 19) Diamond City Swatters (66.0, o) 20) Lexington Synths (65.5, +) 21) Easy Town Assaultrons (62.0, +) 22) Concord Radstags (59.0, -) 23) Goodneighbor Hancocks (57.5, -) 24) FHE Yao Guai (38.0, o) Brotherhood League County Crossing has a larger lead over Nordhagen Beach than the Party Boys have over both The Slog and Salem. Suddenly, this league has become the most interesting one of where teams may finish. Both the Bloodbugs and Party Boys seem to be sure things for the playoffs, but complications and slumps do happen. For the Ghouls, they may be making the move to relevancy this season. Currently, they are 4th in the NCA in runs scored (356) and 7th in runs against (321) despite having the 2nd-best Starters ERA (3.75). The Slog will need to improve their bullpen to make a run, currently 12th in Bullpen ERA (5.90). Young players aiding in the success include SS Gavin Deux-Gas (.332/21/51), rookie 1B Kilometers Davis (.308/20/58), 3B Plain Morris (.266/20/58), ace SP Kyle Gunnels (9-6, 2.86), and SP Flirt Perez (8-4, 2.52). Institute League Other than the bottom of the IL, every team has a comfortable distance with the teams before and after them. Starlight has kicked up its status by holding on to the top record, and they are six games up on Bunker Hill, which is five games up on Sunshine Tidings. Fort Hagen is the last of the teams we still consider alive in the playoff hunt. They have been decent, but a 3-7 mark in their last 10 dropped them seven games back in the race for the 5th spot. The Silver Shroud's offense is much improved in 2309, currently 6th in runs scored (345) despite having the NCA's top batting average (.286). One problem on offense has been their power numbers, 11th at 64. SS Brennan Colt-45 (.360/6/29) has been with the Shroud for only 43 games after being called up from Worcester. 2B Sauce Almeida (.319/9/42) and C Sleve McDichael (.308/9/38) are also batting over .300. Minutemen League This league looks to be a race of University Point, Jamaica Plain, and then everyone else with no other team above .500 after both Spectacle Island and Quincy had bad runs of going 3-7 the past two weeks. The Gunners seem as though they should be more successful than their current 35-37 record. They are 4th in runs scored (371) and 6th in runs allowed (355), meaning they are a well-balanced, above-average team. Four hitters are having great seasons: 1B Curt Carpenter (.376/14/49), RF Baywatch Fischler (.352/15/46), 3B Ben Pettinato (.293/21/75), and 2B Shirt Fowler (.344/9/43). Railroad League Oberland has full control of the RL after disposing of Roxbury in 4 of 6 games in the past two weeks, already clinching the season series with a current 7-2 advantage over the Rad Sox. With a nine-game lead, the big question in the second half of the season is if the T-51s can maintain the top record in the SCA. Egret seems to be the quietest good team in the SCA, which may change if their pitching maintains its success, a sign that playoff success will follow. The Ninjas are 1st in runs allowed (278) due to their Starters ERA (3.48) also being the best. Like The Slog in the NCA, Egret will need to improve its bullpen (10th at 4.97) to be a championship contender. For the starters, all four have an ERA below 4.00: Tup Mallory (7-3, 3.45), Max Grove (6-8, 3.70), Admiral Kelm (12-4, 3.35), and Hry Caje (7-6, 3.49). CBO Standings CBO Players of the Week July 5 - Bunker Hill's Grool Manycaps would not be denied the North Charles Association Player of the Week Award for this past week. His consistent stroke, which produced 10 hits in 20 at-bats and a .500 average, made him the clear favorite to win the honor. "You just go out there and do what you have to do," said Manycaps, "When I'm up, I try to focus and block everything else out of my mind and have a good at-bat. I'm up there to get a hit or advance a runner, not to get caught up in the emotion of the moment. I hope I can win this award every week." He also tallied 5 home runs, 9 RBIs, and scored 7 runs. Thus far this season Manycaps has hit .292 with 16 home runs, 41 RBIs and scored 34 times. This week's top performer in the South Charles Association was first baseman Barker Cocoa of the University Point Deathclaws. He pounded out a .375 average and was voted the Player of the Week. Over the last week Cocoa connected for 6 hits in 16 at-bats and 4 home runs, drove in 10 runs and scored 8 times. For the season Cocoa is batting .444 with 103 hits and 33 home runs. He has scored 87 times and batted in 91. July 12 - Will Ashfire must have thought he was in seventh heaven this week. First he went on a sensational hitting spree, belting the ball at a .500 pace, then the Lexington first baseman finds out he has been selected the top performer and gets the North Charles Association Player of the Week Award. Asked what his hitting philosophy was, Ashfire quipped to the BNN reporters, "Well, my theory of hitting is to just watch the ball as it comes in and hit it." It was a good week's work for Ashfire. He hit .500 average (9-for-18) with 4 home runs and 9 RBIs. Ashfire is currently batting .206 with 16 home runs and 29 RBIs. 21-year-old Syd Thriftstore sent shock waves through Commonwealth Baseball Organization last week with an eye-popping performance that brought him the South Charles Association Player of the Week Award. A newcomer to the league, Thriftstore made the establishment sit up and take notice, punishing opposing pitchers with a .476 average, 10 hits in 21 at-bats, 4 home runs and 8 runs batted in. Where the FHE Yao Guai first baseman goes from here, only the baseball gods know for sure, but Thriftstore certainly made his mark last week. In 72 games this year Thriftstore has posted a .298 average and put up these numbers: 22 home runs, 56 RBIs and 44 runs scored. CBO Transactions Monday, July 12th , 2309 Spectacle Island Reapers: Placed RF Dan Squirrel on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 07/09/2309. Spectacle Island Reapers: Released RP Dino Toaster. The Slog Ghouls: Released RP John Johnson. Bunker Hill 75ers: Signed free agent 1B Gutter Amputee to a minor league contract. Bunker Hill 75ers: Released 1B Gutter Amputee. The The Slog Ghouls traded 18-year old minor league 2B David Bloatfly and 20-year old minor league CF Nacho Crisp to the Goodneighbor Hancocks, getting 22-year old CF Bill Lazarus in return. Sunday, July 11th , 2309 Easy Town Assaultrons: Activated 3B Dog Prairie from the injured list. Diamond City Swatters: Placed LF Todd Smithfield on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 07/10/2309. The Spectacle Island Reapers traded 23-year old LHP Alex Williams to the Easy Town Assaultrons, getting 31-year old RF Dan Squirrel in return. Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Fired Scouting Director Jeff Robinson. Saturday, July 10th , 2309 Vault 81 Dwellers: Placed LF Mace Pageturner on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 07/09/2309. Thursday, July 8th , 2309 University Point Deathclaws: Activated RF Tomas Jones from the injured list. University Point Deathclaws: Sent RF Tomas Jones to Triple A Graygarden for injury rehab. The Slog Ghouls: Activated SP Kyle Gunnels from the restricted list. FHE Yao Guai: Released SS Octavio Snowshovel. FHE Yao Guai: Released RP Ken Ekman. FHE Yao Guai: Released RP Chief Brandon Gamer. Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Released 1B Mike Hubologist. Wednesday, July 7th , 2309 FHE Yao Guai: Activated CL Baker Dozen from the injured list. FHE Yao Guai: Sent CL Baker Dozen to Triple A Watertown for injury rehab. Sunshine Tidings Chemists: Activated CF Ricky Ticky Laughy from the restricted list. Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Placed LF Ken Debate on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 07/06/2309. Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Signed SS Matt deOldlady. Tuesday, July 6th , 2309 Nordhagen Beach Party Boys: Activated LF Young Goodman from the injured list. Monday, July 5th , 2309 Vault 81 Dwellers: Activated RP Dan Dozier from the restricted list. Egret Ninjas: Activated SS Hopper Hayes from the injured list. Egret Ninjas: Sent SS Hopper Hayes to Triple A Brookline for injury rehab. Egret Ninjas: Activated RP Taco LaVergne from the injured list. Spectacle Island Reapers: Activated RF Matt Basile from the restricted list. The Roxbury Rad Sox traded 18-year old minor league LHP Chris Hyche and 24-year old minor league CF Free Cake Doorman to the Salem Witch Hats, getting 26-year old minor league 1B Aaron Ramrodman in return. The Nahant Celtics traded 25-year old SS Cope Kearns and a 4th round draft pick to the Sunshine Tidings Chemists, getting 22-year old minor league LF Victor Desire, 18-year old minor league 3B Ori Reuven, and 23-year old minor league SS Meego Lett in return. Sunday, July 4th , 2309 Egret Ninjas: Activated SP Tup Mallory from the injured list. The Roxbury Rad Sox traded 21-year old minor league SS Sola Nabe, a 3rd round draft pick, and a 2nd round draft pick to the Easy Town Assaultrons, getting 31-year old LHP Adam Forestman and 27-year old RHP Charred Lee Widemore in return. Friday, July 2nd , 2309 Oberland T-51s: Released RP Matt Duck. The Easy Town Assaultrons traded 31-year old 2B Carlos Tophat to the Nahant Celtics, getting 18-year old minor league C Cole Spice in return. The The Slog Ghouls traded 22-year old minor league 1B Scott Back to the Roxbury Rad Sox, getting 24-year old LHP Crisco Caristo in return. Thursday, July 1st , 2309 University Point Deathclaws: Activated RP Willie Lule from the restricted list. Vault 81 Dwellers: Placed RP Dan Dozier on the restricted list. Easy Town Assaultrons: Placed RF Dan Squirrel on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/30/2309. Salem Witch Hats: Activated CL Justin Wilkerson from the restricted list. Quincy Gunners: Activated LF Hondo Ohnaka from the injured list. Quincy Gunners: Sent LF Hondo Ohnaka to Triple A Castle for injury rehab. Sunshine Tidings Chemists: Placed CF Ricky Ticky Laughy on the restricted list. The Slog Ghouls: Activated RP Denaria Kee from the injured list. The Slog Ghouls: Placed SP Kyle Gunnels on the restricted list. Oberland T-51s: Released LF Davjean Lewis. Spectacle Island Reapers: Placed RF Matt Basile on the restricted list. The Oberland T-51s traded 19-year old minor league LF Jwin Bigler and 24-year old minor league LHP Aaron Reddeath to the Easy Town Assaultrons, getting 31-year old RHP Aaron Geneva in return. Wednesday, June 30th , 2309 Sunshine Tidings Chemists: Activated SP Joey Dimes from the restricted list. The Atom Cats traded 38-year old RHP Chopsticks McWilliams to the Nordhagen Beach Party Boys, getting 18-year old minor league RF Bucky Tampa in return. Tuesday, June 29th , 2309 Bunker Hill 75ers: Placed CF Precious Puppy on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/26/2309. 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05-25-2024, 01:00 PM	#3577
OrangeP47 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 805	Probably overshadowed by the fact that it's the "usual suspects", but the league leaders are really running away with it. I don't exactly think it's a parity problem, just that the CBO as a whole has matured probably to the point where we've got superstars and they make all the difference. There aren't enough superstars for every team to have one, though, and that's natural. Though I feel like IRL would tend to point us in the direction of teams with superstars not always being the best... but maybe we as spectators just have trouble identifying who's actually the best haha