Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century League (1901-1960)

dbain21 · 02-05-2017, 08:06 AM

Opening Day for the Turn of the Century Era league has arrived! You can view the preseason results, player news and injury status and follow the in-season progress at --> Home

Turn of the Century Era will cover 1901-1960 (the Expansion Era spanned 1961 through 2015). The leagues will use 40-man rosters comprised of the best player-seasons for each franchise during those timeframes. Lineup/rotation/roster changes will be submitted on a weekly basis.

Projected lineups/rosters/rotations are posted here ->
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...GABNak/pubhtml

You can drill-down into each team's roster, view proposed rotation and lineups, player information, etc. Each team has 15 reserves on their Triple-A squad.

The Hardball Retrospective OOTP 17 league files are available via the following links:

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Expansion Era League:
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dbain21 · 02-05-2017, 08:06 AM

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Ted Kluszewski seized the National League Player of the Week Award. "Big Klu" hit .533 for the Reds, recording 8 hits in 15 at-bats, 3 home runs, 8 RBIs and 5 runs scored.

Dolf Luque (2-0, 2.16) won both starts as the Boston Braves recorded 4 victories in 5 contests.

The American League begins play this week.

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dbain21 · 02-05-2017, 08:07 AM

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George Sisler garnered the American League Player of the Week Award for his superb play last week. "Gorgeous George" compiled a .526 batting average (10-for-19) with 4 home runs, 6 runs batted in and scored 6 runs. Sisler got the best of Ted Lyons in their matchup on April 21, dialing long distance three times against the White Sox hurler.

HRTCL Box Scores, St. Louis Browns at Chicago White Sox, 04/21/1960

Phillies' second baseman Nap Lajoie might not have the spring he had in his step years ago, but the "old man" can still play the game. "Larry" has been a reliable ballplayer, one who has worked hard to earn everything he's achieved and today he sits on top of the heap as he was named the National League Player of the Week. He went 10-for-23 to rack up a .435 average with 1 home run, 3 RBI and 5 runs scored this past week.

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ignats75 · 02-05-2017, 02:00 PM

I'm interested in your methodology for selecting players for rosters. I am amateur baseball historian and especially know alot about all the Cleveland baseball franchisees.

2 specific player questions.

Elmer Flick
Napoleon Lajoie

You have both on the Phillies.

Elmer Flick spent 9 years with Cleveland and 4 years with Pha.
Nap Lajoie spent 13 of his 21 years with Cleveland. (The team was even known as the Cleveland Naps while he played there.)

dbain21 · 02-07-2017, 11:30 AM

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When it came to hitting the baseball, Cy Seymour had few peers in the National League this past week.

The talented Giants' center fielder tagged opposing pitchers for a .591 average and was voted the NL Player of the Week. Seymour produced 13 hits in 22 at-bats, 2 homers, 5 runs scored and 6 RBIs. He is hitting .383 with 2 home runs and 8 RBI's as the calendar flips to May.

Rookie jitters had no place in Vean Gregg's game last week as the 26-year-old Cleveland pitcher propelled himself to the American League Player of the Week award. The freshman posted 3 wins, 8 strikeouts and a 0.00 ERA last week.

Dolf Luque's been around the league long enough to appreciate the honor he received today. After going 4-0 in April, the 32-year-old Boston Braves hurler has been named National League Pitcher of the Month. He fanned 17 in 34.2 innings, logged an ERA of 1.56 and held opponents to a.185 BA against him.

Mel Parnell hasn't been around the big leagues long enough to know that youngsters shouldn't be winning American League Pitcher of the Month. But when you put up numbers like his, you're going to get some notice. In April the Red Sox starter earned a 3-0 mark in 3 starts. He threw 26 innings, struck out 7 and compiled a solid 0.69 ERA.

Pittsburgh Pirates fans believe they've got a talented young star in Arky Vaughan. He did nothing to dissuade that notion in April, as he hit .377 with 3 home runs, 9 RBIs and 18 runs scored to secure National League Batter of the Month honors.

Beach balls were coming in at Tillie Walker in April and he banged, bashed and blasted them all over the park, putting up a .351 batting average and hauling in the American League Batter of the Month trophy. The 26-year-old Washington left fielder collected 13 hits last month in 10 games. He put up 3 home runs, 10 RBIs and 10 runs scored. Walker also drew 4 walks and compiled a .415 on-base percentage.

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dbain21 · 02-09-2017, 09:31 AM

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The premier performer in the National League this week was Chick Stahl of the Boston Braves. The hot-hitting 31-year-old center fielder put up a .480 average and .581 on-base percentage, piling up 12 hits in 25 at-bats, 2 home runs, 5 RBIs and 6 runs scored.
That kind of hitting got him the NL Player of the Week honors.
So far this season Stahl has 4 home runs and a .352 batting average.

The American League has selected Al Rosen of the Cleveland Indians as Player of the Week. He hit .360 (9-for-25) this past week collecting 9 RBIs, scored 5 runs and hit 4 home runs.This year Rosen is hitting .323 with 6 home runs and 13 RBIs in 19 games played. He also boasts an OBP of .458 with 17 walks and 16 runs scored.

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dbain21 · 02-11-2017, 11:29 AM

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Veteran Ed Delahanty had a great week at the plate for the Phillies to capture the majority of votes for Player of the Week in the National League. The 33-year-old Philadelphia left fielder built a .414 average on the strength of 12 hits in 29 at-bats, 2 home runs and 4 RBIs. To date, Delahanty has collected 40 hits for a .317 average. He has posted 2 home runs, scored 19 runs and driven in 16 runs.

When it came to hitting the baseball, Del Pratt was in a class by himself in the American League this past week. Nobody did it better. The outstanding second baseman for St. Louis tagged opposing pitchers for a .462 average and was voted the Player of the Week Award. Included in his stats were 12 hits in 26 at-bats, 2 homers, 6 runs scored and 7 RBIs. Pratt has 2 home runs, .321 BA, .352 OBP, 9 RBIs and 12 runs scored through mid-May.

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dbain21 · 02-13-2017, 10:08 AM

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Youth was served last week as 23-year-old Doc White put together a remarkable stretch on the mound, outpacing all other National League pitchers and hitters to win Player of the Week honors. The Philadelphia Phillies hurler rang up 10 strikeouts in 9.1 innings, compiling an ERA of 2.89 and posting a fine 3-0 mark. This year White has posted a record of 4 wins and 1 loss with a 2.40 ERA. He has appeared in 20 games and struck out 30 in 30 innings.

Shoeless Joe Jackson has the tools to stick in this league for many years. The 21-year-old right fielder of the Philadelphia Athletics had a pretty hot bat in the American League over the past seven days and won the Player of the Week honors. Jackson batted .440 with 11 hits in 25 at-bats, 1 home run and 5 RBIs. Through 32 games he has posted a .314 batting average to date with 43 hits in 137 at-bats, 19 RBIs, 4 home runs and scored 25 times.

The Senators have fallen on hard times. Following a 12-8 start, Washington proceeded to lose a dozen consecutive contests.

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dbain21 · 02-15-2017, 11:09 AM

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A's second-sacker Eddie Collins Sr. secured the Al Player of the Week award with a .542 batting average (13 for 24) with 7 ribbies. "Cocky" delivered 5 safeties against the Tribe on May 27. Collins leads the Junior Circuit with a .352 BA, .439 OBP, 31 runs and 57 base hits through 39 contests.

This week National League pitching was a feast fit for a king and Vince DiMaggio really made the most of it -- ripping them royally. The talented Boston hitting machine produced a .478 batting average, 1 home run, 11 hits in 23 at-bats, 5 RBIs and 4 runs.
That kind of hitting earned him the NL Player of the Week honors.
This season DiMaggio is batting .282 with 22 hits, 3 home runs, 11 RBIs, 9 walks, .356 OBP and has scored 11 runs in 23 games.

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dbain21 · 02-17-2017, 08:34 AM

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The National League made it official today: Earl Torgeson is the Player of the Week. "The Earl Of Snohomish" really glistened on the diamond this week with a .455 average to take home the honor. The Boston first baseman went 15-for-33, drove in 6 runs, scored 6 times and hit 2 home runs. Looking at his season stats, Torgeson has compiled a .274 batting average and a .364 on-base percentage, while hitting 12 home runs and driving in 29 runs.

So far in his young career, Hal Trosky has kept a low profile, but after his performance at the plate last week, he attracted the notice of the rest of the American League in a big way as he was named the Player of the Week today for his efforts. The 21-year-old Cleveland Indians first baseman hit at a torrid .526 clip as he collected 20 hits in 38 at-bats, 5 home runs, 15 RBIs and 14 runs scored. Trosky is currently hitting at a .294 pace with 5 home runs and 22 RBIs.

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dbain21 · 02-19-2017, 10:32 AM

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The Indians stormed into the lead in the American League after winning 14 of their last 16 contests. Cleveland's overall record (37-17) tops the ToC with one-third of the season in the books.

At the age of 28, Mickey Vernon might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The Washington first baseman put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days with a .520 batting average. For his efforts Vernon collected the American League Player of the Week Award. He racked up 13 hits in 25 at-bats, 1 home run and 3 RBIs last week in 7 games. For the season Vernon has hit .327 with 3 home runs and 16 RBIs. He has played in 54 games and scored 30 times.

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Andy Seminick's offensive barrage left a trail of opposition pitchers in his wake as he merited NL Player of the Week honors. Seminick put up a .455 batting average (10-for-22) with 5 home runs, 8 RBIs and scored 7 times. So far this season Seminick is batting .344 with 12 home runs.

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dbain21 · 02-20-2017, 11:59 PM

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The Boston Red Sox received word today that left fielder Ted Williams was selected American League Player of the Week for his stellar performance in last week's games. "The Splendid Splinter" took full advantage of all 30 plate appearances last week as he hit .536 with 15 hits, 1 home run, 4 RBIs and 8 runs scored. Williams is batting .288 with 4 home runs and 19 RBIs this season.

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. Eddie Mathews, the Boston Braves 21-year-old third baseman, put himself in the spotlight last week making him the clear-cut choice for National League Player of the Week honors. "Cap'n Eddie" ripped 12 hits in 28 at-bats, compiling a .429 average with 5 home runs and 7 RBIs. So far this season Mathews has hit .293 with 11 home runs, 28 RBIs and and scored 38 times.

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dbain21 · 02-23-2017, 09:25 AM

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At the age of 26, Tillie Walker might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The Washington left fielder put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days with a .385 batting average. For his efforts Walker collected the American League Player of the Week Award. He racked up 10 hits in 26 at-bats, 3 home runs and 8 RBIs last week in 7 games. This season Walker is batting .307 with 71 hits, 12 home runs, 41 RBIs, .386 OBP and has scored 44 runs.

Andy Seminick prolonged his June hot streak, making contact with the ball at every opportunity and reeling in the National League Player of the Week Award. The catcher hit .560 for the Pirates, recording 14 hits in 25 at-bats, 6 home runs, 10 RBIs and 10 runs scored. Currently Seminick is batting .352 with 18 home runs and 48 RBIs.

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dbain21 · 02-25-2017, 07:51 AM

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Cleveland's Minnie Minoso would not be denied the American League Player of the Week Award for this past week. His consistent stroke, which produced 13 hits in 29 at-bats and a .448 average, made him the clear favorite to win the honor. "You just go out there and do what you have to do," said Minoso, "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 3 home runs, 9 RBIs, and scored 5 runs. Batting .286 to date, Minoso has 10 home runs and 47 RBIs.

One of the league's most exciting young players, Dots Miller of the Pittsburgh Pirates earned himself National League Player of the Week honors with a standout performance in last week's games.
For the week the 22-year-old second baseman had a lofty .500 average (9-for-18), collecting 4 home runs, 8 RBIs and 7 runs scored. Through early July, Miller is batting .321 with 15 home runs, 46 RBIs and 52 runs scored.

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dbain21 · 02-25-2017, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ignats75

I'm interested in your methodology for selecting players for rosters. I am amateur baseball historian and especially know alot about all the Cleveland baseball franchisees.

2 specific player questions.

Elmer Flick
Napoleon Lajoie

You have both on the Phillies.

Elmer Flick spent 9 years with Cleveland and 4 years with Pha.
Nap Lajoie spent 13 of his 21 years with Cleveland. (The team was even known as the Cleveland Naps while he played there.)

@ignats75 - Each player is listed as a member of the "original" team that he signed his first professional contract with. Elmer Flick and Napoleon Lajoie would be a member of the Phillies for the duration of his career in this scenario. This is the same methodology that I utilized for selecting the rosters for my book, "Hardball Retrospective". Additional information including charts, statistics, and rosters from the book can be found here: Tuatara Software, LLC

dbain21 · 02-27-2017, 09:46 AM

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As the season's mid-point, the Cleveland Indians pace the Majors with a 51-30 record, 7 1/2 games ahead of the Philadelphia Athletics in the American League. The pennant chase in the National League is a close battle among four teams, with the Boston Braves (49-33) holding a half-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies. The Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals remain within striking distance.

Lou Gehrig has the tools to stick in this league for many years. The 24-year-old first baseman of the New York Yankees had a pretty hot bat in the American League over the past seven days and won the Player of the Week honors. "The Iron Horse" batted .385 with 10 hits in 26 at-bats, 6 home runs and 11 RBIs. Thus far this season Gehrig is hitting .272 with 17 home runs, 55 RBIs and 50 runs scored. He has 82 hits in 301 at-bats and has played in 79 games.

Kiki Cuyler of the Pittsburgh Pirates had an award-winning week and today was voted the Player of the Week by the National League. For the week the 26-year-old right fielder batted .364 (12-for-33) with 2 home runs and 8 RBIs. Cuyler is hitting .251 this year with 13 home runs and 43 RBIs. He also has an OBP of .294, 19 walks and scored 40 times.

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dbain21 · 02-27-2017, 03:28 PM

HRTCL Box Scores, American League All-Stars at National League All-Stars, 07/11/1960

Kluszewski Dominates in 11-8 Win over American League All-Stars

The National League All-Stars reigned supreme tonight at Yankee Stadium, with a 11-8 triumph over the American League All-Stars.

National League first baseman Ted Kluszewski led the way for the winning club, putting up a 4-for-5 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."

Stan Musial and Eddie Mathews logged three hits apiece for the winners. Lou Gehrig and Al Rosen notched 3 ribbies each and Cecil Travis collected a trio of base knocks in a losing effort.

dbain21 · 03-01-2017, 10:30 AM

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St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Stan Musial collected the Player of the Week award in the National League. Musial put up a .550 batting average (11-for-20) with 1 home run, 2 RBIs and scored 4 times. So far this season Musial has put up a .283 batting average with 92 hits, 17 home runs and 53 RBIs.

One of the league's most exciting young players, Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees earned himself American League Player of the Week honors with a standout performance in last week's games.
For the week the 24-year-old first baseman had a lofty .579 average (11-for-19), collecting 3 home runs, 10 RBIs and 7 runs scored. This season in 83 games, Gehrig has hit at a .288 clip with 91 hits, 20 home runs, 62 RBIs and 56 runs scored.

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dbain21 · 03-03-2017, 10:09 AM

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For the third consecutive week, Lou Gehrig collected the American League Player of the Week Award. The New York first baseman wreaked havoc on opposing pitchers last week, pounding them for a .435 average (10-for-23) with 5 home runs and 13 RBIs on his way to claiming the honor. Gehrig has a .298 average and a .386 on-base percentage for the year. He has picked up 101 hits, 25 home runs and driven in 75 runs. "The Iron Horse" scorched AL hurlers with a .397 BA, 14 long balls and 31 ribbies in July.

Cy Seymour reeled in the National League Player of the Week Award. The center fielder hit .520 for the Giants, recording 13 hits in 25 at-bats, 2 home runs, 9 RBIs and 6 runs scored. Seymour is swinging at a .321 pace on the year with 8 home runs, 48 RBIs and 45 runs scored. He has played in 93 games.

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dbain21 · 03-05-2017, 08:07 AM

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It was a sweet day for Mickey Vernon of the Washington Senators, who found out he has been named the American League Player of the Week. The Senators first baseman put up a solid .500 average and contributed 2 home runs and 8 RBIs to claim the honors. This year Vernon is batting .328 with 6 home runs and 25 RBIs. In 66 games he has scored 37 times.

Rogers Hornsby has been in a real groove lately. The 26-year-old St. Louis Cardinals second baseman nabbed National League Player of the Week honors today after beating up on opposing pitchers all last week. Hornsby's hot streak featured 8 hits in 25 at-bats, 5 home runs, 6 RBIs, 6 runs scored and a .320 average. In 97 games this season Hornsby has batted at a .250 pace with 96 hits and 17 home runs.

Veteran Urban Shocker put together quite a successful stretch in July for the New York Yankees, earning himself the American League Pitcher of the Month award. Shocker racked up a 5-1 record in 7 starts, posting a 2.57 ERA over 56 innings and striking out 20. In 24 starts this season Shocker has recorded a 10-9 record and a 3.70 ERA.

Dizzy Dean has made fans throughout Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century League take notice over the past month with an exceptional 4-1 record. No pitcher in the National League threw better in July, garnering him the Pitcher of the Month award today.
In 6 starts Dean compiled a 1.44 ERA, putting up a 4-1 record, striking out 39 and tossing 50 innings. This year Dean has a 15-2 record and a 2.01 ERA.

Lou Gehrig made his presence known as one of the best young stars in the American League this past month. The New York Yankees first baseman shone through the month of July and has won the Batter of the Month award. The 24-year-old hit .343 with 15 home runs, 37 RBIs and 24 runs scored. Currently Gehrig is batting .289 with 26 home runs, 81 RBIs and 64 runs scored.

Duke Snider nabbed July's National League Batter of the Month honors. The Brooklyn center fielder put together a .356 batting average with 7 home runs, 20 RBIs and 18 runs scored. In 80 games this season Snider is batting .315 with 90 hits and 14 home runs. He has scored 43 runs and driven in 49.

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02-05-2017, 08:06 AM	#1
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century League (1901-1960) Opening Day for the Turn of the Century Era league has arrived! You can view the preseason results, player news and injury status and follow the in-season progress at --> Home Turn of the Century Era will cover 1901-1960 (the Expansion Era spanned 1961 through 2015). The leagues will use 40-man rosters comprised of the best player-seasons for each franchise during those timeframes. Lineup/rotation/roster changes will be submitted on a weekly basis. Projected lineups/rosters/rotations are posted here -> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...GABNak/pubhtml You can drill-down into each team's roster, view proposed rotation and lineups, player information, etc. Each team has 15 reserves on their Triple-A squad. The Hardball Retrospective OOTP 17 league files are available via the following links: Turn of the Century League: http://www.tuatarasoftware.com/Hardb...y_leagu.tar.gz Expansion Era League: http://www.tuatarasoftware.com/Hardb...sionEra.tar.gz Hardball Retrospective book details and supplementary statistics --> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/150879099X http://www.tuatarasoftware.com/Hardb...D_year_POS.htm https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X

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dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Week 1 News and Notes from the Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-196 Home Ted Kluszewski seized the National League Player of the Week Award. "Big Klu" hit .533 for the Reds, recording 8 hits in 15 at-bats, 3 home runs, 8 RBIs and 5 runs scored. Dolf Luque (2-0, 2.16) won both starts as the Boston Braves recorded 4 victories in 5 contests. The American League begins play this week. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X

02-05-2017, 08:07 AM	#3
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Week 2 News and Notes from the Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-196 Home George Sisler garnered the American League Player of the Week Award for his superb play last week. "Gorgeous George" compiled a .526 batting average (10-for-19) with 4 home runs, 6 runs batted in and scored 6 runs. Sisler got the best of Ted Lyons in their matchup on April 21, dialing long distance three times against the White Sox hurler. HRTCL Box Scores, St. Louis Browns at Chicago White Sox, 04/21/1960 Phillies' second baseman Nap Lajoie might not have the spring he had in his step years ago, but the "old man" can still play the game. "Larry" has been a reliable ballplayer, one who has worked hard to earn everything he's achieved and today he sits on top of the heap as he was named the National League Player of the Week. He went 10-for-23 to rack up a .435 average with 1 home run, 3 RBI and 5 runs scored this past week. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X

02-05-2017, 02:00 PM	#4
ignats75 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 279	Selection Question I'm interested in your methodology for selecting players for rosters. I am amateur baseball historian and especially know alot about all the Cleveland baseball franchisees. 2 specific player questions. Elmer Flick Napoleon Lajoie You have both on the Phillies. Elmer Flick spent 9 years with Cleveland and 4 years with Pha. Nap Lajoie spent 13 of his 21 years with Cleveland. (The team was even known as the Cleveland Naps while he played there.)

02-07-2017, 11:30 AM	#5
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Week 3 News and Notes from the Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-196 Home When it came to hitting the baseball, Cy Seymour had few peers in the National League this past week. The talented Giants' center fielder tagged opposing pitchers for a .591 average and was voted the NL Player of the Week. Seymour produced 13 hits in 22 at-bats, 2 homers, 5 runs scored and 6 RBIs. He is hitting .383 with 2 home runs and 8 RBI's as the calendar flips to May. Rookie jitters had no place in Vean Gregg's game last week as the 26-year-old Cleveland pitcher propelled himself to the American League Player of the Week award. The freshman posted 3 wins, 8 strikeouts and a 0.00 ERA last week. Dolf Luque's been around the league long enough to appreciate the honor he received today. After going 4-0 in April, the 32-year-old Boston Braves hurler has been named National League Pitcher of the Month. He fanned 17 in 34.2 innings, logged an ERA of 1.56 and held opponents to a.185 BA against him. Mel Parnell hasn't been around the big leagues long enough to know that youngsters shouldn't be winning American League Pitcher of the Month. But when you put up numbers like his, you're going to get some notice. In April the Red Sox starter earned a 3-0 mark in 3 starts. He threw 26 innings, struck out 7 and compiled a solid 0.69 ERA. Pittsburgh Pirates fans believe they've got a talented young star in Arky Vaughan. He did nothing to dissuade that notion in April, as he hit .377 with 3 home runs, 9 RBIs and 18 runs scored to secure National League Batter of the Month honors. Beach balls were coming in at Tillie Walker in April and he banged, bashed and blasted them all over the park, putting up a .351 batting average and hauling in the American League Batter of the Month trophy. The 26-year-old Washington left fielder collected 13 hits last month in 10 games. He put up 3 home runs, 10 RBIs and 10 runs scored. Walker also drew 4 walks and compiled a .415 on-base percentage. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X

02-09-2017, 09:31 AM	#6
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Week 4 News and Notes from the Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-196 Home The premier performer in the National League this week was Chick Stahl of the Boston Braves. The hot-hitting 31-year-old center fielder put up a .480 average and .581 on-base percentage, piling up 12 hits in 25 at-bats, 2 home runs, 5 RBIs and 6 runs scored. That kind of hitting got him the NL Player of the Week honors. So far this season Stahl has 4 home runs and a .352 batting average. The American League has selected Al Rosen of the Cleveland Indians as Player of the Week. He hit .360 (9-for-25) this past week collecting 9 RBIs, scored 5 runs and hit 4 home runs.This year Rosen is hitting .323 with 6 home runs and 13 RBIs in 19 games played. He also boasts an OBP of .458 with 17 walks and 16 runs scored. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X

02-11-2017, 11:29 AM	#7
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Week 5 News and Notes from the Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-196 Home Veteran Ed Delahanty had a great week at the plate for the Phillies to capture the majority of votes for Player of the Week in the National League. The 33-year-old Philadelphia left fielder built a .414 average on the strength of 12 hits in 29 at-bats, 2 home runs and 4 RBIs. To date, Delahanty has collected 40 hits for a .317 average. He has posted 2 home runs, scored 19 runs and driven in 16 runs. When it came to hitting the baseball, Del Pratt was in a class by himself in the American League this past week. Nobody did it better. The outstanding second baseman for St. Louis tagged opposing pitchers for a .462 average and was voted the Player of the Week Award. Included in his stats were 12 hits in 26 at-bats, 2 homers, 6 runs scored and 7 RBIs. Pratt has 2 home runs, .321 BA, .352 OBP, 9 RBIs and 12 runs scored through mid-May. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X

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dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Week 6 News and Notes from the Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-196 Home Youth was served last week as 23-year-old Doc White put together a remarkable stretch on the mound, outpacing all other National League pitchers and hitters to win Player of the Week honors. The Philadelphia Phillies hurler rang up 10 strikeouts in 9.1 innings, compiling an ERA of 2.89 and posting a fine 3-0 mark. This year White has posted a record of 4 wins and 1 loss with a 2.40 ERA. He has appeared in 20 games and struck out 30 in 30 innings. Shoeless Joe Jackson has the tools to stick in this league for many years. The 21-year-old right fielder of the Philadelphia Athletics had a pretty hot bat in the American League over the past seven days and won the Player of the Week honors. Jackson batted .440 with 11 hits in 25 at-bats, 1 home run and 5 RBIs. Through 32 games he has posted a .314 batting average to date with 43 hits in 137 at-bats, 19 RBIs, 4 home runs and scored 25 times. The Senators have fallen on hard times. Following a 12-8 start, Washington proceeded to lose a dozen consecutive contests. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X

02-15-2017, 11:09 AM	#9
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Week 7 News and Notes from the Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-196 Home A's second-sacker Eddie Collins Sr. secured the Al Player of the Week award with a .542 batting average (13 for 24) with 7 ribbies. "Cocky" delivered 5 safeties against the Tribe on May 27. Collins leads the Junior Circuit with a .352 BA, .439 OBP, 31 runs and 57 base hits through 39 contests. This week National League pitching was a feast fit for a king and Vince DiMaggio really made the most of it -- ripping them royally. The talented Boston hitting machine produced a .478 batting average, 1 home run, 11 hits in 23 at-bats, 5 RBIs and 4 runs. That kind of hitting earned him the NL Player of the Week honors. This season DiMaggio is batting .282 with 22 hits, 3 home runs, 11 RBIs, 9 walks, .356 OBP and has scored 11 runs in 23 games. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X

02-17-2017, 08:34 AM	#10
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Week 8 News and Notes from the Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-196 Home The National League made it official today: Earl Torgeson is the Player of the Week. "The Earl Of Snohomish" really glistened on the diamond this week with a .455 average to take home the honor. The Boston first baseman went 15-for-33, drove in 6 runs, scored 6 times and hit 2 home runs. Looking at his season stats, Torgeson has compiled a .274 batting average and a .364 on-base percentage, while hitting 12 home runs and driving in 29 runs. So far in his young career, Hal Trosky has kept a low profile, but after his performance at the plate last week, he attracted the notice of the rest of the American League in a big way as he was named the Player of the Week today for his efforts. The 21-year-old Cleveland Indians first baseman hit at a torrid .526 clip as he collected 20 hits in 38 at-bats, 5 home runs, 15 RBIs and 14 runs scored. Trosky is currently hitting at a .294 pace with 5 home runs and 22 RBIs. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X

02-19-2017, 10:32 AM	#11
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Week 9 News and Notes from the Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-196 Home The Indians stormed into the lead in the American League after winning 14 of their last 16 contests. Cleveland's overall record (37-17) tops the ToC with one-third of the season in the books. At the age of 28, Mickey Vernon might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The Washington first baseman put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days with a .520 batting average. For his efforts Vernon collected the American League Player of the Week Award. He racked up 13 hits in 25 at-bats, 1 home run and 3 RBIs last week in 7 games. For the season Vernon has hit .327 with 3 home runs and 16 RBIs. He has played in 54 games and scored 30 times. Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Andy Seminick's offensive barrage left a trail of opposition pitchers in his wake as he merited NL Player of the Week honors. Seminick put up a .455 batting average (10-for-22) with 5 home runs, 8 RBIs and scored 7 times. So far this season Seminick is batting .344 with 12 home runs. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X

02-20-2017, 11:59 PM	#12
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Week 10 News and Notes from the Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-19 Home The Boston Red Sox received word today that left fielder Ted Williams was selected American League Player of the Week for his stellar performance in last week's games. "The Splendid Splinter" took full advantage of all 30 plate appearances last week as he hit .536 with 15 hits, 1 home run, 4 RBIs and 8 runs scored. Williams is batting .288 with 4 home runs and 19 RBIs this season. 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. Eddie Mathews, the Boston Braves 21-year-old third baseman, put himself in the spotlight last week making him the clear-cut choice for National League Player of the Week honors. "Cap'n Eddie" ripped 12 hits in 28 at-bats, compiling a .429 average with 5 home runs and 7 RBIs. So far this season Mathews has hit .293 with 11 home runs, 28 RBIs and and scored 38 times. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X

02-23-2017, 09:25 AM	#13
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Week 11 News and Notes from the Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-19 Home At the age of 26, Tillie Walker might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The Washington left fielder put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days with a .385 batting average. For his efforts Walker collected the American League Player of the Week Award. He racked up 10 hits in 26 at-bats, 3 home runs and 8 RBIs last week in 7 games. This season Walker is batting .307 with 71 hits, 12 home runs, 41 RBIs, .386 OBP and has scored 44 runs. Andy Seminick prolonged his June hot streak, making contact with the ball at every opportunity and reeling in the National League Player of the Week Award. The catcher hit .560 for the Pirates, recording 14 hits in 25 at-bats, 6 home runs, 10 RBIs and 10 runs scored. Currently Seminick is batting .352 with 18 home runs and 48 RBIs. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X

02-25-2017, 07:51 AM	#14
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Week 12 News and Notes from the Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-19 Home Cleveland's Minnie Minoso would not be denied the American League Player of the Week Award for this past week. His consistent stroke, which produced 13 hits in 29 at-bats and a .448 average, made him the clear favorite to win the honor. "You just go out there and do what you have to do," said Minoso, "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 3 home runs, 9 RBIs, and scored 5 runs. Batting .286 to date, Minoso has 10 home runs and 47 RBIs. One of the league's most exciting young players, Dots Miller of the Pittsburgh Pirates earned himself National League Player of the Week honors with a standout performance in last week's games. For the week the 22-year-old second baseman had a lofty .500 average (9-for-18), collecting 4 home runs, 8 RBIs and 7 runs scored. Through early July, Miller is batting .321 with 15 home runs, 46 RBIs and 52 runs scored. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X

02-27-2017, 09:46 AM	#16
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Week 13 News and Notes from the Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-19 Home All-Star Rosters announced: News As the season's mid-point, the Cleveland Indians pace the Majors with a 51-30 record, 7 1/2 games ahead of the Philadelphia Athletics in the American League. The pennant chase in the National League is a close battle among four teams, with the Boston Braves (49-33) holding a half-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies. The Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals remain within striking distance. Lou Gehrig has the tools to stick in this league for many years. The 24-year-old first baseman of the New York Yankees had a pretty hot bat in the American League over the past seven days and won the Player of the Week honors. "The Iron Horse" batted .385 with 10 hits in 26 at-bats, 6 home runs and 11 RBIs. Thus far this season Gehrig is hitting .272 with 17 home runs, 55 RBIs and 50 runs scored. He has 82 hits in 301 at-bats and has played in 79 games. Kiki Cuyler of the Pittsburgh Pirates had an award-winning week and today was voted the Player of the Week by the National League. For the week the 26-year-old right fielder batted .364 (12-for-33) with 2 home runs and 8 RBIs. Cuyler is hitting .251 this year with 13 home runs and 43 RBIs. He also has an OBP of .294, 19 walks and scored 40 times. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X

02-27-2017, 03:28 PM	#17
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-1960) All-Star Game results: HRTCL Box Scores, American League All-Stars at National League All-Stars, 07/11/1960 Kluszewski Dominates in 11-8 Win over American League All-Stars The National League All-Stars reigned supreme tonight at Yankee Stadium, with a 11-8 triumph over the American League All-Stars. National League first baseman Ted Kluszewski led the way for the winning club, putting up a 4-for-5 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." Stan Musial and Eddie Mathews logged three hits apiece for the winners. Lou Gehrig and Al Rosen notched 3 ribbies each and Cecil Travis collected a trio of base knocks in a losing effort.

03-01-2017, 10:30 AM	#18
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Week 14 News and Notes from the Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-19 Home St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Stan Musial collected the Player of the Week award in the National League. Musial put up a .550 batting average (11-for-20) with 1 home run, 2 RBIs and scored 4 times. So far this season Musial has put up a .283 batting average with 92 hits, 17 home runs and 53 RBIs. One of the league's most exciting young players, Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees earned himself American League Player of the Week honors with a standout performance in last week's games. For the week the 24-year-old first baseman had a lofty .579 average (11-for-19), collecting 3 home runs, 10 RBIs and 7 runs scored. This season in 83 games, Gehrig has hit at a .288 clip with 91 hits, 20 home runs, 62 RBIs and 56 runs scored. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X

03-03-2017, 10:09 AM	#19
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Week 15 News and Notes from the Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-19 Home For the third consecutive week, Lou Gehrig collected the American League Player of the Week Award. The New York first baseman wreaked havoc on opposing pitchers last week, pounding them for a .435 average (10-for-23) with 5 home runs and 13 RBIs on his way to claiming the honor. Gehrig has a .298 average and a .386 on-base percentage for the year. He has picked up 101 hits, 25 home runs and driven in 75 runs. "The Iron Horse" scorched AL hurlers with a .397 BA, 14 long balls and 31 ribbies in July. Cy Seymour reeled in the National League Player of the Week Award. The center fielder hit .520 for the Giants, recording 13 hits in 25 at-bats, 2 home runs, 9 RBIs and 6 runs scored. Seymour is swinging at a .321 pace on the year with 8 home runs, 48 RBIs and 45 runs scored. He has played in 93 games. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X

03-05-2017, 08:07 AM	#20
dbain21 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 114	Week 16 News and Notes from the Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century (OOTP 17) League (1901-19 Home It was a sweet day for Mickey Vernon of the Washington Senators, who found out he has been named the American League Player of the Week. The Senators first baseman put up a solid .500 average and contributed 2 home runs and 8 RBIs to claim the honors. This year Vernon is batting .328 with 6 home runs and 25 RBIs. In 66 games he has scored 37 times. Rogers Hornsby has been in a real groove lately. The 26-year-old St. Louis Cardinals second baseman nabbed National League Player of the Week honors today after beating up on opposing pitchers all last week. Hornsby's hot streak featured 8 hits in 25 at-bats, 5 home runs, 6 RBIs, 6 runs scored and a .320 average. In 97 games this season Hornsby has batted at a .250 pace with 96 hits and 17 home runs. Veteran Urban Shocker put together quite a successful stretch in July for the New York Yankees, earning himself the American League Pitcher of the Month award. Shocker racked up a 5-1 record in 7 starts, posting a 2.57 ERA over 56 innings and striking out 20. In 24 starts this season Shocker has recorded a 10-9 record and a 3.70 ERA. Dizzy Dean has made fans throughout Hardball Retrospective Turn of the Century League take notice over the past month with an exceptional 4-1 record. No pitcher in the National League threw better in July, garnering him the Pitcher of the Month award today. In 6 starts Dean compiled a 1.44 ERA, putting up a 4-1 record, striking out 39 and tossing 50 innings. This year Dean has a 15-2 record and a 2.01 ERA. Lou Gehrig made his presence known as one of the best young stars in the American League this past month. The New York Yankees first baseman shone through the month of July and has won the Batter of the Month award. The 24-year-old hit .343 with 15 home runs, 37 RBIs and 24 runs scored. Currently Gehrig is batting .289 with 26 home runs, 81 RBIs and 64 runs scored. Duke Snider nabbed July's National League Batter of the Month honors. The Brooklyn center fielder put together a .356 batting average with 7 home runs, 20 RBIs and 18 runs scored. In 80 games this season Snider is batting .315 with 90 hits and 14 home runs. He has scored 43 runs and driven in 49. https://www.amazon.com/Hardball-Retr.../dp/150879099X