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Old 03-06-2023, 04:12 AM   #1
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North Carolina Baseball League

When trying to do long-term sims, I've never slowed down the game and really gotten to know all the teams. My goal with this is to use a smaller league size to be able to get immersed and familiar with all of the league's teams and follow different storylines.
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Old 03-06-2023, 04:15 AM   #2
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The Beginnings

After watching the success of professional baseball outside the state of North Carolina and the lack of independent baseball being played around the nation, two men who grew up loving the game together made a plan.

Stephen Hunter and Andy Malone grew up as neighbors in the suburbs of Durham, NC. They spent much of their time together playing baseball. Their love for the game grew from little league through high school, which was, unfortunately, where Hunter’s journey would end. Malone, however, was offered a contract by the St. Louis Cardinals to play for their Class D team in Williamson, West Virginia. So, as Malone packed his bags and hopped on a flight to pursue his longshot baseball dreams, Hunter attended North Carolina State University and majored in Engineering.

Andy Malone never made the big leagues. His career ended in 1946 after suffering a broken arm in an off-season incident. When he was released by the Class B Lynchburg Cardinals, the first person he visited was his childhood best friend. Hunter was working on his master’s degree at the time and encouraged Malone to go back to school. Malone majored in Public Administration at N.C. State. The reunion did not last long, however, as when Hunter received his master's in 1947, the two drifted apart once again. Another reunion would not happen for another twenty years.

On June 23, 1967, Stephen Hunter was listening to the Atlanta Braves game with his sons Brian and Richard. Atlanta, who had relocated from Milwaukee just one year prior, was beating the New York Mets 9-4 in the bottom of the sixth and were threatening with runners on base. He thought about how good it would feel to be back at a baseball game again and be back in the game he had loved so long ago. He thought about how he would love to bring his kids to a game with a level of play above Single-A, and without the knowledge that said players would be in a different city the following year, as was the status quo with affiliated baseball. But, unfortunately, he didn’t have the money to be able to do anything near this level. That is when he called his old pal from way back when.

Andy Malone was working as the Head of Public Relations for the Pittsburgh Pirates when he received the call from Hunter. Desperate for a taste of his old playing days, Malone hastily agreed. The North Carolina Baseball League was born. Malone was named commissioner of the league and owner of the Bull City Crash. Hunter was named President of League Operations and owner of the Oak City Gliders.

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The North Carolina Baseball League was officially founded on May 12, 1970, with eight charter members in eight North Carolina cities fielding clubs. The league hosted over 1,000 ballplayers -- many of whom were North Carolinians -- from March 9-12. The teams then drafted from that pool of players on March 27.

For the next year, the eight clubs held thrice-weekly practices, with players being paid a rate comparative to their draft position. North Carolina Baseball League clubs carried 30 players on their active rosters, with no expanded rosters. All clubs also owned one “Class D” team, all of whom played their games at the Chapel Hill Athletic Complex in Chapel Hill.

For the inaugural season, the clubs would play a 126-game schedule split into two halves, with each half’s winner facing off in the five-game Pennant Series.

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Old 03-14-2023, 12:47 AM   #3
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Appalachian Moonshiners
Ballpark: Shiner’s Stadium
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Old 03-14-2023, 12:48 AM   #4
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Bull City Crash
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Old 03-14-2023, 12:51 AM   #5
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Charlotte Knights
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Old 03-14-2023, 12:53 AM   #6
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Fayetteville Swampdogs
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Old 03-14-2023, 12:55 AM   #7
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High Point Hushpuppies
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Old 03-14-2023, 12:56 AM   #8
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Oak City Gliders
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Old 03-14-2023, 12:58 AM   #9
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Triad Tribe
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Old 03-14-2023, 01:00 AM   #10
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Wilmington Sharks
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Old 03-14-2023, 01:03 AM   #11
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These logos and jerseys were not created by myself. For those interested, logos and jerseys for the Appalachian Moonshiners, Bull City Crash, High Point Hushpuppies, Oak City Gliders, and Triad Tribe were obtained from this thread: https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=320946

Logos and jerseys for the Fayetteville Swampdogs and Wilmington Sharks were obtained from this thread: https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=240600

The Charlotte Knights jersey was obtained from this thread:
https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=254434 while the Knights' logo was just generated by the game.
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Old 03-14-2023, 06:49 PM   #12
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1972 Spring Training
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Appalachian Moonshiners: The Appalachian Moonshiners enter the inaugural season with little hope offensively. Their top bat projects to be 24-year-old 2B Val Turner (3.5/3.5), who had a productive Spring, hitting .302/.362/.395 in 47 plate appearances. 27-year-old catcher Hunter Womack (2.5/2.5) appears to be a wildcard, as while his high OBP is promising to any GM (.426 in 47 PAs), his SLG of just .308 — which was also his batting average — raises some alarms. Pitching-wise, Appalachian appears to have a two-headed monster at the top of their rotation. 25-year-old Caleb Harlan (3.5/3.5) and 23-year-old Benjamin Strain (4.0/4.0) both put up solid Spring numbers, posting a 121 ERA+ and 107 ERA+, respectively. Harlan rides a six-pitch repertoire, though none of the six will blow anybody away. On the other hand, Strain relies heavily on three dominant pitches (sinker, cutter, slider) with a mediocre four-seamer. The bullpen for the Moonshiners leaves much to be desired. However, 21-year-old A.J. Simonetti (3.0/3.0) provides an exciting future for a potential third arm behind Harlan and Strain in the near future.

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Bull City Crash: If the Bull City Crash want a chance to compete this year, their offense is going to have to carry the brunt of the load. Their starting rotation is clearly in the bottom tier of the NCBL. 38-year-old Jeremiah Flores (4.0/4.0) is the only name worth mentioning in their rotation, but this is potentially his only season in the league. The men behind him provide little hope on paper, but ignoring the 289 ERA+ 37-year-old Karl Kluender (2.5/2.5) put up in 19.2 Spring innings would be malpractice. You can never put too much stock into Spring stats, but everybody loves overreacting to outlandish numbers, and Kluender is the perfect target. This offense is one built around putting the ball in play. 26-year-old 2B Simon Achille (4.0/4.0) is a perfect example. Achille slashed .432/.490/.750 in 49 Spring plate appearances, with four longballs. 29-year-old LF Jayson Laas (3.5/3.5) is another potential leader for this offense, as his 1.036 OPS with 3 home runs gives Bull City fans much to look forward to.

BNN Projected Record: 64-62
BBWNC Projected Record: 64-62

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Charlotte Knights: Charlotte, much like Appalachian, has one of the weaker offenses in the NCBL on paper. It is fitting that the two squads open the year against one another. The only name worth spending any real time looking at is 33-year-old CF Ted Turlington (4.0/4.0). Turlington had a mediocre Spring, posting an OPS of just .703, but scouts say his ability to drive the ball is among the best in baseball. Couple this with above-average speed and defense, and you have a superb ballplayer. Turlington won’t have much help, however, and will need players like Jordan Lane (3.0/3.0) to step it up if Charlotte wants a shot at a playoff berth. Lane, a 26-year-old RF, had an abysmal Spring (.385 OPS) but has an almost elite eye with above-average power. If he ever reaches his ceiling, he could be a perennial 1.000 OPS player. Lane also provides an unrivaled arm in right, and even if his bat never fully pans out, his defense alone will make him a mainstay in this lineup. The Knights’ rotation is exciting despite three of its members being 32 or older. This is due to 21-year-old Delroy Patterson (3.0/3.5), who brings four solid pitches from the right side and allowed just two earned runs in 14 innings of work during the Spring. 37-year-old James Straub (4.0/4.0) could be a potential trade deadline target for more competitive teams looking to secure their spot in the playoff push.

BNN Projected Record: 64-62
BBWNC Projected Record: 54-72
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Fayetteville Swampdogs: The Fayetteville Swampdogs have the potential to end the year with the best rotation in all of baseball. 27-year-old Dylan Boyd (3.5/3.5) and Kolby Levens (3.5/3.5) both enter the year in the rotation, but 24-year-old Joey Henson (2.5/2.5) and 22-year-old Luke Owens (3.5/4.0) could both join them by year’s end. All four pitchers utilize devastating movement on their offspeed pitches to fool hitters, with all recording double-digit punchouts in the Spring. On the offensive end, 24-year-old 2B Nathan Johns (3.5/4.5) projects to be the best defensive infielder in the game and has the ability to hit 20 home runs and post an OPS above .375. Johns has the potential to be the NCBL’s first true superstar if he reaches his potential. In 54 plate appearances, he slashed .341/.444/.568, with almost as many walks as strikeouts (12 to 8).

BNN Projected Record: 73-53
BBWNC Projected Record: 74-52

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High Point Hushpuppies: High Point enters the year as another potential pennant contender and arguably the most well-rounded of the bunch. Offensively, they only have one real hole — though it is big — as CF Todd Suddeth (1.5/1.5) ranks as the worst starting outfielder in baseball. Outside of him, 26-year-old LF Easton Snook (3.5/3.5) is one of the best in the game and possesses an unrivaled ability to consistently put the ball in play. 29-year-old SS Tony Calder (4.0/4.0) may not jump off the page, but his game has no holes, as he can hit, run, and field amongst the best of them. The Hushpuppies’ rotation is similarly well-rounded, as the drop off from their ace, 34-year-old Jake Wheeler (3.5/3.5), to their number four starter, 20-year-old Jesse Cole (2.5/2.5), is minimal. This is coupled with one of the best bullpens in baseball, highlighted by 24-year-old reliever Kemble Taylor (3.0/3.5) and closer Dallas Thomas (3.5/3.5).

BNN Projected Record: 65-61
BBWNC Projected Record: 70-56
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Oak City Gliders: The first thing you notice about the Oak City Gliders is 29-year-old Quincy Williams (4.5/4.5), who enters the year as the top-ranked pitcher in the NCBL. Williams throws four plus pitches, with his four-seamer topping out around 93. Nobody in Oak City seems worried about Williams’ 5.30 ERA in 18.2 Spring innings, and manager Andy Cosens said, “Quincy is the best pitcher in baseball, and it’s not close. I watched hundreds of NCBL pitchers over the past year, and nobody comes close to what he can do.” Offensively, Nolan Bork (3.5/4.0) appears to be the biggest threat for the Gliders. The 26-year-old 1B posted a 1.301 OPS in 42 Spring plate appearances, with an even number of strikeouts and walks (8 each). Oak City also has 24-year-old CF Mike Weekley (3.5/3.5), who, despite a poor offensive showing (.481 OPS in 53 PAs), has elite speed and defensive ability in all three outfield positions. As long as his OPS can remain above .650, Weekley should find himself consistently in a lineup slot for the Gliders.

BNN Projected Record: 57-69
BBWNC Projected Record: 60-66

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Triad Tribe: The projected best player in the NCBL calls Winston-Salem home. 28-year-old RF Matthew Tillman (5.0/5.0) is far and away the top ballplayer in baseball. Tillman possesses an elite ability to drive the ball both into the gaps and over the wall, as well as Gold Glove-caliber defense in right and the potential to steal 30 bags. A true 30/30 threat this year, Tillman will be a nightmare for opposing pitching staffs to deal with. A mediocre Spring (.200/.306/.350 slash line) does not hamper any excitement for Tribe fans looking for Tillman to suit up on Opening Day. 3B Peyton Guzik (3.5/4.0) is another exciting talent for the Tribe. At just 23 years of age, Guzik projects as a high OPS player who thrives on using his legs to stretch singles into doubles and doubles into triples. All managers would love to pencil his ability to avoid strikeouts and put the bat on the ball into their daily lineup. Triad’s rotation is set up to win right now, as all four starters are 32 years or older and not getting any younger. Leading the way is 37-year-old Bailey Modaff (3.5/3.5). Modaff had an up-and-down Spring but really put things together in his final couple of outings. Only four of their 11 rostered pitchers are under the age of 30. Triad must win soon because their window will be gone before they know it.

BNN Projected Record: 56-70
BBWNC Projected Record: 68-58
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Wilmington Sharks: The Wilmington Sharks have a very top-heavy lineup, with the powerful Josh Sullivan (4.5/4.5) leading the charge. Sullivan, a 33-year-old 1B, is arguably the best pure hitter in baseball. Like the above-mentioned Tillman, Sullivan had a Spring to forget (.200/.283/.375 slash line). 26-year-old Wyatt Dunn (4.0/4.0) possesses an all-around above-average bat with an elite arm at the hot corner. 23-year-old LF Austin Lorenz (2.5/3.5) may not yet have a starting spot, but he has the potential to be one of the early superstars of the NCBL if he develops as he is expected to. His elite speed and ability to drive the ball into the gaps will certainly make Lorenz a tough out. Wilmington’s pitching staff is a little more balanced, with no big names or real standout players. Well, that is except for 23-year-old Jackson Griffin (3.0/4.5), who could play himself into a spot in the starting rotation this year. Griffin sports five pitches, including a devastating changeup which gives him elite swing-and-miss ability.

BNN Projected Record: 63-63
BBWNC Projected Record: 62-64
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Old 03-14-2023, 09:59 PM   #16
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And finally...the 1972 North Carolina Baseball League season is underway!

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Raleigh (RP) - Just over 15,000 fans crowded into Hunter Park to watch the first game of the North Carolina Baseball League as the Oak City Gliders hosted the Bull City Crash. There is no better way to start this season than between two teams that almost certainly will have a stellar rivalry.

The ballgame did not disappoint those who showed up, as both pitchers were on their A-games for the most part today. Quincy Williams got the start for Oak City, and after allowing a run across in the first on a sac-fly by 1B Norton Smith, he cruised, allowing just one run on four hits with eight strikeouts through the first eight. On the other side, Jeremiah Flores cruised early as well, allowing just three hits through the first five innings, but a rocky sixth saw Oak City threaten. Singles by Nolan Bork and Mike Weekley, followed two batters later by a two-out walk to RF Sam McCall, loaded the bases for SS Brayden Kuntz. Kuntz rocked a 3-2 fastball to right-center field, but Bull City CF Lony Prevost made a spectacular catch, crashing into the wall and maintaining the Crash’s lead.

The game remained relatively uneventful until the top of the ninth when a solo shot from LF Jayson Laas gave Bull City a 2-0 advantage. This would prove to be the game’s final score, as a leadoff single in the bottom of the ninth by C Richie Manzella was quickly erased when Flores forced pinch hitter Edward Phelan into a 3-6-3 double play. Pinch hitter Caesar Johnson would ground out to short, giving Bull City the victory in the first game of the year.

A rather surprising upset saw the proclaimed “best pitcher in baseball” fall at home on Opening Day.
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WP - Jeremiah Flores (BC): 9.0IP, 6H, 0R, 0ER, 3BB, 7K, 131PI, 85PS, 0.00ERA
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LP - Quincy Williams (OC): 9.0IP, 7H, 2R, 2ER, 2BB, 9K, 1HR, 125PI, 77PS, 2.00ERA
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Jeremiah Flores was named Player of the Game for his performance.
In the day’s other contest, Triad defeated High Point in High Point 4-1 behind a two-homer day from LF Levi Buys. Buys went 2-4 with 3 RBIs.

The next day was Opening Day for the remaining four teams in the league and saw Appalachian defeat Charlotte 4-1 behind a solid seven-inning, nine-strikeout outing by Benjamin Strain. In the other opener, Fayetteville dominated Wilmington, picking up a 7-0 victory, with Kolby Levens throwing a complete game shutout. Levens recorded eight punch-outs in the performance.

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Old 03-21-2023, 11:05 PM   #18
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A look at a couple notable events around the league:

Self K’s 10 Shiners, Knights avoid Opening sweep.

04/18 - Aiden Self was on his “A” game today, striking out ten Moonshiners as Charlotte was able to avoid the sweep on the road. Self went the distance, allowing just three hits while walking four and throwing an astounding 151 pitches. The lone Charlotte run came on a passed ball in the eighth inning, allowing catcher Isaiah Chastain to score from third. The Knights will have their home opener tomorrow night, as they host the 2-1 Fayetteville Swampdogs.

Shiners, Gliders play two; Oak City wins 5-4

04/19 - Well, nearly two that is. The Oak City Gliders outlasted the Appalachian Moonshiners 5-4 in 17 innings tonight in a contest that lasted five hours and twenty-seven minutes. Neither starter was on point today with each allowing four runs apiece, but the bullpens held the offenses scoreless from the 8th through the 16th. Left fielder Dustin Tay finally stepped up in the top of the 17th, lining a base hit into right, scoring first baseman Ray Smith and securing the victory for Appalachian.

Strain wins “Duel of the Aces”, K’s 15 Gliders

04/20 - Benjamin Strain followed his solid Opening Day performance with an elite one. He allowed just four hits to Oak City, but his most impressive stat was his strikeouts. He sat down fifteen Gliders on strikes in 7.2 and handed Quincy Williams his second loss in as many starts in what many dubbed the “Duel of the Aces”.
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Old 03-22-2023, 12:32 AM   #19
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May 1, 1972
Shiners “shining”, Crash “crashing” through first two weeks of play

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Everything that could have gone right for Appalachian has gone right through the first two weeks of action. An eight game win streak during the stretch signified this. The offense has been mostly unstoppable and the pitching has been unhittable. They have outscored their opponents 74-39, and lead the league in AVG (.267), OBP (.352) and OPS (.731). This dominance has been much in part to Benjamin Strain, who in four starts has allowed just two runs in 32.2 for an ERA of 0.55. He has also struck out 42 and walked just seven. Caleb Harlan (3.74 ERA in 33.2, 31 strikeouts to 6 walks) and Andrew Strickland (2.13 ERA in 25.1, 17 K to 8 BB) have both been key contributors to the rotation as well. Their leader offensively has undoubtedly been CF Gene Stice (.396/.507/.566). He leads the NCBL in hits with 21, and his .507 OBP is top of the league as well. It’s early, but Appalachian appears to be a team the Baseball Writers of North Carolina may have been completely wrong about.

Top Performances:
04/25 - Benjamin Strain was masterful again, twirling a complete game shutout against Bull City (2-7). He allowed just six hits while striking out nine Crash batters in Appalachian’s (7-2) 1-0 victory.

04/28 - Gene Stice and RF Elijah Benoit went a combined 5-12 with nine RBI out of the 3 and 4 holes in the Shiners’ (10-2) 10-9 13-inning win over Triad (6-6). Stice also provided the game winning RBI on a sacrifice fly allowing Val Turner to score. A rare pitching letdown for Appalachian was easily covered by these two players

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The Appalachian Moonshiners have proved us wrong two weeks into the NCBL season. Though it is still early, we are seeing that Benjamin Strain — not Quincy Williams — may be the favorite for the Walter Johnson Award. The Shiners are certainly the team to beat right now in the NCBL.
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While Appalachian’s biggest strength has been top-level offensive performance, Wilmington’s biggest strength has been their starting rotation. They lead baseball with a 2.42 ERA amongst their starters, allowing just 34 runs. John Bourne (3-1, 1.93 ERA, 32.2 IP, 35/13 K/BB), Roosevelt Wilson (2-1, 2.54 ERA, 28.1 IP, 16/13 K/BB), and Sam Robinson (1-2, 2.00 ERA, 27.0 IP, 18/4 K/BB) have been dominant through the very early goings. Their offense has been less dominant, posting middle of the road numbers thus far. RF Joey Reichard (.348/.354/.413), however, has been phenomenal, and you can never count out Josh Sullivan (.298/.421/.447). 3B Wyatt Dunn (.288/.311/.508) has also been solid for Wilmington.

Top Performances:
04/23 - Denis Jamison was the best player at Wilmington Municipal Ballpark, as the 33-year-old catcher went 3-4 — including two home runs — with five RBI in the Sharks’ (5-3) 6-1 win over High Point (2-6).

04/29 - John Bourne outdueled Benjamin Strain in Wilmington’s (9-4) 2-0 victory over Appalachian (10-3), handing Strain his first loss of the year. Bourne struck out thirteen Moonshiners in 8.2, allowing 7 hits and 2 walks as well.

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Despite Wilmington’s hot start, we at BBWNC remain skeptical of their ability to keep it up throughout the course of a 126-game season. Roosevelt Wilson and Sam Robinson are both vastly overperforming, and are due to fall off as we go through May and June. Unless the offense becomes better than middle-of-the-road, we still project the Sharks as an average ballclub this year.
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Another surprising team out of the gates, the Charlotte Knights sit third in the NCBL despite sporting the league’s worst offense. They rank 6th in runs scored (36), and last in average (.200), OBP (.283) and OPS (.563). They have just two qualified hitters with an average above .205, and just two hitters with an OPS above .700. Their only good offensive player has been Jordan Lane (.289/.439/.511) as Ted Turlington (.196/.309/.413) has been flat out disappointing. Their rotation has been decent, as Sam Jenkins (3-0, 1.73 ERA, 26.0 IP, 39/6 K/BB), Aiden Self (2-1, 1.67 ERA, 27.0 IP, 32/11 K/BB), and James Straub (1-2, 2.91 ERA, 34.0 IP, 35/12 K/BB) have been dominant. Nine of their fourteen games have been decided by two or less runs, and they are 8-1 in these contests. Once this number balances out a bit, expect Charlotte to come crashing down to Earth.

Top Performances:
04/30 - Sam Jenkins was stellar in a 13-strikeout performance at home against Bull City (3-11). He allowed just two runs on five hits and went the distance in for Charlotte (8-6) as they defeated the Crash 5-2.

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Much like Wilmington, we don’t see Charlotte’s success lasting much longer. The league’s projected worst offense has lived up to the name, and its rotation — though solid — has been overperforming. Don’t expect to see Charlotte still in the hunt come the end of the first half, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they ended the season fighting with Bull City for that bottom spot.

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