1901 Brooklyn Superbas - Page 3

rpriske · 10-01-2013, 09:05 AM

Apparently the owner would be happy if we play over .500.

I was hoping for better.

Having said THAT, the preseason predictions are bad. 65-75 and 6th out of 8 in the league. Huh... I didn't think the team was that bad... In real life they were 79-57. I guess the game doesn't like the trades I made...

Jimmy Sheckard is predicted to be the 8th best hitter in the NL and Jim Hughes the 10th best pitcher.

In an 8 team league... that's not so great.

Oh, the offseason centre has Brooklyn as the worst performing team by WAR lost. Oops.

Let's see why...

It is the Frank Kitson trade primarily. They don't think Bill Bradley is worth it. I also got Ed Scott but I flipped him for Wilbert Robinson... who they also don't like.

Sigh.

We'll see.

I do have the #7 prospect in the majors - catcher Dylan McCord - down in AA.

The positional strength report has me best in the majors at CF (Joe Kelley) and relief (Amos Rusie), but last in RF (Farmer Steelman) and not so great at C (Robinson).

Prospect report

7 - Dylan McCord - C - AA
12 - Felix Julio - RF - S A
20 - Ray Rutledge - 3B - AAA
35 - Raphael Giugharo - C - R
41 - Mauro Garza - MR - AA
70 - Bruce Duncan - SS - ML
76 - Cristobal De Jesus - CF - AAA
77 - Manuel Mora - SS - AAA
94 - Steve Wise - LF - AAA
97 - Joe Sanders - 2B - S A

We are ranked the third best minor league system, behind Baltimore and St. Louis.

rpriske · 10-01-2013, 02:37 PM

April 18th, 1901

Opening day and the Superbas are in Philadelphia... and what a day it was! Brooklyn pounded the Phillies, downing them 13-6. Tom Daly had a 4 RBI day and both Joe Kelley and Bill Donovan of all people had 3 each.

During the game, Jake Beckley picked up 2 hits to reach #2000!

WP - Bill Donovan (1-0)
LP - Al Orth (0-1)

Record - 1-0

rpriske · 10-01-2013, 02:38 PM

ACHIEVEMENTS

SILVER

Hit Machine (2 times) - Joe Kelley went 5 for vs Boston, April 30th, 1901

BRONZE

Putting Up Zeroes - Doc McJames shut out the Chicago Orphans, May 24th, 1901
Drive 'em In - Joe Kelley had 5 RBI vs Reds, May 17th, 1901
Crossing the Plate - Jake Beckley scored 4 times vs Reds, April 30th, 1901
On A Roll - Winning Streak of 5 Games, the last on May 9th, 1901
Hit Machine (3 times) - Wilbert Robinson - 4 hits vs Philadelphia, May 4th, 1901
Team Effort (2 times) - Scoring 7 runs vs Phillies in 6th inning, April 18th, 1901
Batting Around (8 times) - 13 men came to the plate vs Phillies, April 18th, 1901

rpriske · 10-01-2013, 06:32 PM

April 19th, 1901

As the Superbas ruined the Phillies home opener, the Phils returned the favour, downing Brooklyn 9-6 at Washington Park.

WP - Doc White (1-0)
LP - Jim Hughes (0-1)

Record - 1-1

rpriske · 10-01-2013, 10:55 PM

April 20th, 1901

This game was all Bill Duggleby as he kept the Superbas from crossing the plate and the Phillies won 3-1.

WP - Bill Duggleby (1-0)
LP - Doc McJames (0-1)

Record - 1-2

rpriske · 10-01-2013, 10:59 PM

The Brooklyn Superbas start out on the Weekly Power Rankings at #6 (out of 16), right behind our rival Giants.

rpriske · 10-02-2013, 10:59 PM

April 22nd, 1901

The Superbas evened up their record behind Jimmy Sheckard's homer - the first for Brooklyn.

WP - Bill Donovan (2-0)
LP - Happy Townsend (0-1)

Record - 2-2

rpriske · 10-04-2013, 07:11 AM

April 23rd, 1901

The rival Giants came to Brooklyn for the first time this season... and that was bad for the Superbas. Christy Mathewson was dealing and the Brooklyn defense was sloppy... but no defense stops those two home runs.

New York won 7-2.

WP - Christy Mathewson (1-1)
LP - Jim Hughes (0-2)

Record - 2-3

rpriske · 10-05-2013, 10:54 AM

April 24th, 1901

The Superbas went to the Polo Grounds and answered the Giants win on the road with one of their own. Brooklyn beat New York 10-4. Joe Kelley had a nice 2 for 4 day with a couple of RBI. Jake Beckley also had 2 hits with 3 RBI.

Duke Farrell left the game with a sprained ankle after pinch hitting for McJames in the ninth.

WP - Doc McJames (1-1)
LP - Dummy Taylor (0-2)

Record - 3-3

rpriske · 10-06-2013, 01:38 AM

April 25th, 1901

The Superbas held off the Giants just long enough to pick up the 7-6 win. Joe Kelley went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI. Jake Beckley went 2 for 4 with 3 RBI.

WP - Brickyard Kennedy (1-0)
Save - Bill Cristall (1)
LP - Bill Phyle (1-1)

Record - 4-3

rpriske · 10-06-2013, 12:49 PM

April 26th, 1901

A back-and-forth finale to the series as the Giants beat the Superbas 6-5 with a walk-off 2-RBI single by Sammy Strang.

Bill Bradley went 2 for 5 with 2 RBI.

WP - Ed Doheny (2-0)
LP - Amos Rusie (0-1)

Record - 4-4

rpriske · 10-07-2013, 06:42 PM

April 27th, 1901

Jim Hughes pitched a tight game as the Superbas edged the Boston Beaneaters 3-2.

Jimmy Sheckard got his second homer of the year - still the only Superba to hit one out.

WP - Jim Hughes (1-2)
LP - Bill Dinneen (2-1)

Record - 5-4

rpriske · 10-07-2013, 06:45 PM

Jimmy Sheckard was named NL player of the week! Sheckard hit .444 with 2 HRs and 7 RBI.

The AL PotW was John Anderson of the Brewers.

Brooklyn held at #6 on the weekly power rankings.

rpriske · 10-08-2013, 08:46 PM

April 29th, 1901

Doc McJames held the Beaneaters to only six hits and Jimmy Sheckard hit his third homer as Brooklyn beat Boston 4-1.

WP - Doc McJames (2-1)
LP - Kid Nichols (2-1)

Record - 6-4

rpriske · 10-08-2013, 08:57 PM

TRADE

To Washington Senators

Brickyard Kennedy

To Brooklyn Superbas

Sam Dungan
Lane Lowe
Otto Dickinson
Henry Robinson

Gene Wright and Dick Scott called up from AAA. Hughie Hearne and Bill Cristall sent down.
Sam Dungan assigned to Brooklyn and will be taking Farmer Steelman's spot in RF.

rpriske · 10-09-2013, 06:06 PM

April 30th, 1901

The Brooklyn bats were on FIRE today as they beat up the Boston Beaneaters 13-7. The Superbas scored at least one run in each of the first seven innings. Joe Kelley went 5 for 5 with his first homer and 3 RBI. Jake Beckley stole three bases. Every Brooklyn player, other than relief pitcher Jerry Moore, who only got one opportunity, got at least one hit, for a total of 21.

WP - Bill Donovan (3-0)
Save - Jerry Moore (1)
LP - Vic Willis (1-2)

Record - 7-4

rpriske · 10-09-2013, 06:08 PM

Colin Davis was named pitcher of the month for his AAA league.

rpriske · 10-09-2013, 06:12 PM

Called up from AAA: Gene McCann, Henry Robinson, Hughie Hearne

Sent down: Phil Lee, Farmer Steelman, Esteban Vazquez

rpriske · 10-10-2013, 11:42 PM

May 1st, 1901

The Superbas scored early but Jim Tidwell shut them down the rest of the way as the Beaneaters topped them 5-4.

WP - Jim Tidwell (1-0)
LP - Jim Hughes (1-3)

Record - 7-5

rpriske · 10-12-2013, 12:58 AM

May 2nd, 1901

A late outburst by the Phillies gave them the 6-4 win over the Superbas.

Jake Beckley took his first out of the park for the season.

WP - Al Orth (2-2)
LP - Gene Wright (0-1)

Record - 7-6

10-01-2013, 09:05 AM	#41
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	Apparently the owner would be happy if we play over .500. I was hoping for better. Having said THAT, the preseason predictions are bad. 65-75 and 6th out of 8 in the league. Huh... I didn't think the team was that bad... In real life they were 79-57. I guess the game doesn't like the trades I made... Jimmy Sheckard is predicted to be the 8th best hitter in the NL and Jim Hughes the 10th best pitcher. In an 8 team league... that's not so great. Oh, the offseason centre has Brooklyn as the worst performing team by WAR lost. Oops. Let's see why... It is the Frank Kitson trade primarily. They don't think Bill Bradley is worth it. I also got Ed Scott but I flipped him for Wilbert Robinson... who they also don't like. Sigh. We'll see. I do have the #7 prospect in the majors - catcher Dylan McCord - down in AA. The positional strength report has me best in the majors at CF (Joe Kelley) and relief (Amos Rusie), but last in RF (Farmer Steelman) and not so great at C (Robinson). Prospect report 7 - Dylan McCord - C - AA 12 - Felix Julio - RF - S A 20 - Ray Rutledge - 3B - AAA 35 - Raphael Giugharo - C - R 41 - Mauro Garza - MR - AA 70 - Bruce Duncan - SS - ML 76 - Cristobal De Jesus - CF - AAA 77 - Manuel Mora - SS - AAA 94 - Steve Wise - LF - AAA 97 - Joe Sanders - 2B - S A We are ranked the third best minor league system, behind Baltimore and St. Louis. Last edited by rpriske; 10-02-2013 at 03:14 PM.

10-01-2013, 02:37 PM	#42
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	April 18th, 1901 Opening day and the Superbas are in Philadelphia... and what a day it was! Brooklyn pounded the Phillies, downing them 13-6. Tom Daly had a 4 RBI day and both Joe Kelley and Bill Donovan of all people had 3 each. During the game, Jake Beckley picked up 2 hits to reach #2000! WP - Bill Donovan (1-0) LP - Al Orth (0-1) Record - 1-0 Last edited by rpriske; 10-01-2013 at 02:39 PM.

10-01-2013, 02:38 PM	#43
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	ACHIEVEMENTS SILVER Hit Machine (2 times) - Joe Kelley went 5 for vs Boston, April 30th, 1901 BRONZE Putting Up Zeroes - Doc McJames shut out the Chicago Orphans, May 24th, 1901 Drive 'em In - Joe Kelley had 5 RBI vs Reds, May 17th, 1901 Crossing the Plate - Jake Beckley scored 4 times vs Reds, April 30th, 1901 On A Roll - Winning Streak of 5 Games, the last on May 9th, 1901 Hit Machine (3 times) - Wilbert Robinson - 4 hits vs Philadelphia, May 4th, 1901 Team Effort (2 times) - Scoring 7 runs vs Phillies in 6th inning, April 18th, 1901 Batting Around (8 times) - 13 men came to the plate vs Phillies, April 18th, 1901 Last edited by rpriske; 10-27-2013 at 01:29 AM.

10-08-2013, 08:57 PM	#55
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	TRADE To Washington Senators Brickyard Kennedy To Brooklyn Superbas Sam Dungan Lane Lowe Otto Dickinson Henry Robinson Gene Wright and Dick Scott called up from AAA. Hughie Hearne and Bill Cristall sent down. Sam Dungan assigned to Brooklyn and will be taking Farmer Steelman's spot in RF. Last edited by rpriske; 10-09-2013 at 11:54 AM.

10-01-2013, 06:32 PM	#44
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	April 19th, 1901 As the Superbas ruined the Phillies home opener, the Phils returned the favour, downing Brooklyn 9-6 at Washington Park. WP - Doc White (1-0) LP - Jim Hughes (0-1) Record - 1-1

10-01-2013, 10:55 PM	#45
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	April 20th, 1901 This game was all Bill Duggleby as he kept the Superbas from crossing the plate and the Phillies won 3-1. WP - Bill Duggleby (1-0) LP - Doc McJames (0-1) Record - 1-2

10-01-2013, 10:59 PM	#46
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	The Brooklyn Superbas start out on the Weekly Power Rankings at #6 (out of 16), right behind our rival Giants.

10-02-2013, 10:59 PM	#47
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	April 22nd, 1901 The Superbas evened up their record behind Jimmy Sheckard's homer - the first for Brooklyn. WP - Bill Donovan (2-0) LP - Happy Townsend (0-1) Record - 2-2

10-04-2013, 07:11 AM	#48
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	April 23rd, 1901 The rival Giants came to Brooklyn for the first time this season... and that was bad for the Superbas. Christy Mathewson was dealing and the Brooklyn defense was sloppy... but no defense stops those two home runs. New York won 7-2. WP - Christy Mathewson (1-1) LP - Jim Hughes (0-2) Record - 2-3

10-05-2013, 10:54 AM	#49
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	April 24th, 1901 The Superbas went to the Polo Grounds and answered the Giants win on the road with one of their own. Brooklyn beat New York 10-4. Joe Kelley had a nice 2 for 4 day with a couple of RBI. Jake Beckley also had 2 hits with 3 RBI. Duke Farrell left the game with a sprained ankle after pinch hitting for McJames in the ninth. WP - Doc McJames (1-1) LP - Dummy Taylor (0-2) Record - 3-3

10-06-2013, 01:38 AM	#50
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	April 25th, 1901 The Superbas held off the Giants just long enough to pick up the 7-6 win. Joe Kelley went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI. Jake Beckley went 2 for 4 with 3 RBI. WP - Brickyard Kennedy (1-0) Save - Bill Cristall (1) LP - Bill Phyle (1-1) Record - 4-3

10-06-2013, 12:49 PM	#51
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	April 26th, 1901 A back-and-forth finale to the series as the Giants beat the Superbas 6-5 with a walk-off 2-RBI single by Sammy Strang. Bill Bradley went 2 for 5 with 2 RBI. WP - Ed Doheny (2-0) LP - Amos Rusie (0-1) Record - 4-4

10-07-2013, 06:42 PM	#52
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	April 27th, 1901 Jim Hughes pitched a tight game as the Superbas edged the Boston Beaneaters 3-2. Jimmy Sheckard got his second homer of the year - still the only Superba to hit one out. WP - Jim Hughes (1-2) LP - Bill Dinneen (2-1) Record - 5-4

10-07-2013, 06:45 PM	#53
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	Jimmy Sheckard was named NL player of the week! Sheckard hit .444 with 2 HRs and 7 RBI. The AL PotW was John Anderson of the Brewers. Brooklyn held at #6 on the weekly power rankings.

10-08-2013, 08:46 PM	#54
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	April 29th, 1901 Doc McJames held the Beaneaters to only six hits and Jimmy Sheckard hit his third homer as Brooklyn beat Boston 4-1. WP - Doc McJames (2-1) LP - Kid Nichols (2-1) Record - 6-4

10-09-2013, 06:06 PM	#56
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	April 30th, 1901 The Brooklyn bats were on FIRE today as they beat up the Boston Beaneaters 13-7. The Superbas scored at least one run in each of the first seven innings. Joe Kelley went 5 for 5 with his first homer and 3 RBI. Jake Beckley stole three bases. Every Brooklyn player, other than relief pitcher Jerry Moore, who only got one opportunity, got at least one hit, for a total of 21. WP - Bill Donovan (3-0) Save - Jerry Moore (1) LP - Vic Willis (1-2) Record - 7-4

10-09-2013, 06:08 PM	#57
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	Colin Davis was named pitcher of the month for his AAA league.

10-09-2013, 06:12 PM	#58
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	Called up from AAA: Gene McCann, Henry Robinson, Hughie Hearne Sent down: Phil Lee, Farmer Steelman, Esteban Vazquez

10-10-2013, 11:42 PM	#59
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	May 1st, 1901 The Superbas scored early but Jim Tidwell shut them down the rest of the way as the Beaneaters topped them 5-4. WP - Jim Tidwell (1-0) LP - Jim Hughes (1-3) Record - 7-5

10-12-2013, 12:58 AM	#60
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	May 2nd, 1901 A late outburst by the Phillies gave them the 6-4 win over the Superbas. Jake Beckley took his first out of the park for the season. WP - Al Orth (2-2) LP - Gene Wright (0-1) Record - 7-6