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09-06-2016, 07:49 PM | #41 |
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Oh, how far RRS has fallen, from the Big Leagues to taken midway through an ABL expansion draft!
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09-06-2016, 07:53 PM | #42 |
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RRS was the key reliever for Sydney in big games, his high leverage batting average against was below .100 . Think the AI left him unprotected because of his contract. Wollongong and Gold Coast are making moves as you will see in my offseason update tomorrow. Also potentially more expansion in Victoria and New South Wales on the horizon (well announcements at least)
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09-08-2016, 12:25 AM | #43 |
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Key Transactions Adelaide signed SP Ryan Searle, Searle will become a top of the order pitcher for Adelaide as they look to go to make their fourth consecutive Claxton Shield Appearance. Brisbane signed former Sydney star Trent D'Antonio, he will play 3B and will replace starter James Brooks lost in the expansion draft. Canberra was able to convince free agent star OF Trent Oeltjen to a big deal. Oeltjen 35, will hopefully make a positive impact on the young Canberra team. Gold Coast, in addition to their expansion draft signed 1B Carter Bell , CF Tyler Massey , SP Edwin Carl , and OF Mike Crouse . Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney signed no players this winter. Wollongong signed C Cheng-Ta Wu and 2 time MVP Justin Huber |
09-08-2016, 12:43 AM | #44 |
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09-08-2016, 11:04 AM | #45 |
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Preseason Predictions - 2018
Preseason Predicitions
Perth October 25th, 2018 ABL To Start Eighth Season This week the Australian Baseball League will start its eighth season. This year should be a stellar year for the original six. With two new expansion teams into the fold, Gold Coast and Wollongong, we can expect to see the tradition powers return to the top. Canberra, Perth, and Adelaide are all expected to succeed, while Melbourne and Sydney will fight for a preliminary playoff spot. Melbourne strengthened its chances yesterday by acquiring Stephan Kent and #54 Prospect 1B Jared Cruz by sending LF Moko Moanaroa and cash to Gold Coast. Two time MVP and former Perth Heat 1B will try to lead Wollongong to immediate success. Stefan Welch will try to lead Adelaide to a fourth straight playoff appearance and Stefan Anslow and Trent Oletjen will try to get Canberra to their first Claxton Shield. Below are computer projects. |
09-08-2016, 08:58 PM | #46 |
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Nice to see the Heat projected to be in a playoff spot. I can't believe they let Huber go, however.
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He has massive power potential. I was just happy Huber stayed in the ABL. I'd hate for the league to lose stars. |
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09-13-2016, 12:46 AM | #48 |
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2018 Standings
Adelaide and Canberra off to a hot start, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne looking to compete as well. |
09-13-2016, 12:53 AM | #49 |
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2018 Standings
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09-13-2016, 12:54 AM | #50 |
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December 5th
Canberra shoots into first. Led by Ryan Colenutt |
09-13-2016, 12:59 AM | #51 |
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2018 Standings
Pennant Chase... Dec 5
OOC: Just to give everyone an insight. Looks like we are going to have a very close final month of play. Melbourne made an interesting move purchasing the contract of 2 time MVP Justin Huber. That cost them 250k plus the remaining cost proraterd over a month of his 82k per year contract. Huber could make them a playoff threat. Wollongong will pocket the money and hopefully use the balance in the free agent market. |
09-13-2016, 01:55 AM | #52 |
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2018 Standings
Standings, Dec 28
Perth made a massive late run. This is the last day of the season where Melbourne had a rained out game (along with a few other teams) to make up to force a one game playoff vs Perth for a playoff spot (Adelaide owns the tiebreakers). Perth defeated Melbourne for the final playoff spot. |
09-13-2016, 02:14 AM | #53 |
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2018 Season Recap
MVP Candidates include Mike Crouse, Rhett Colenutt, Stefan Welch, and Justin Huber. Pitcher of the Year Candidates include Luke Wilkins, Edwin Carl, Tim Atherton, and James Albury. |
09-13-2016, 02:21 AM | #54 |
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2018 Preliminary Series
Preliminary Series, 2018 Season
vs Preview: Perth defeated Melbourne in a tiebreaker game to host Adelaide. Perth was lead by phenom Rhett Colenutt whose two HRs lead them to a 3-1 victory. Perth and Adelaide are both lead by stable and hot offenses and will require their pitching to step up in order to win this series. Due to a stadia conflict in Norwood Oval, Perth will host the series. Game 1 - Perth, Western Australia Rhett Colenutt lead off the home half of the first with a two run home run. Colenutt's fourth of the postseason in two games. In the top of the fourth Adelaide answered with two runs, but Colenutt, not to be outdone lead off the fourth for Perth with a solo shot. After that it was all Perth as they tacked on a total of 5 more runs to win 8-2. Perth 8, Adelaide 2 Game 2 - Perth, Western Australia Perth looked to sweep at home and sweep they did. Perth manufactured run after run as they scored four in the bottom of the third and continued to add two more in the bottom of the fourth. Adelaide's response never came expect for two solo HRs by Brice and Wicks and a manufactured run in the top of the ninth. Perth advances with the sweep. Perth 7, Adelaide 3. Last edited by gregisawesome13; 09-13-2016 at 02:32 AM. |
09-13-2016, 03:53 AM | #55 |
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2018 Claxton Shield
Claxton Shield, 2018 Season
vs Preview: Perth defeated Adelaide two games to none in the Preliminary Series. Canberra has been lead by OF Stefan Anslow, however, Anslow will be unavailable for the series as he is still on the DL with a shoulder injury. Game 1 - Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Solid game from both pitchers. The only runs of the game scored when Rhett Colenutt started off the top of the fourth with a single then Ryan Stovall singled as well. A Jake Hodgson ground out scored Colenutt and Gareth Neilson's single scored Stovall. 2-0 Perth. That was it for the scoring as Sam Gibbons pitched 7 innings of shutout baseabll and Eric Marzec compelted the game. Gibbons had 10ks. James Parr (CANB) went the full 9 but gave up 9 hits which turned into 2 runs. Parr struck out 15. Perth 2, Canberra 0 Game 2 - Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Canberra's Luke Wilkins started game 2 and Perth's Todd Van Steensel was his opposition. Canberra jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the 3rd. The game was never truly close expect for another Colenutt HR. Final 5-2. Canberra 5, Perth 2 Game 3 - Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Canberra would start James Parr for game 3 on short rest. Canberra would score in the second on a Russell Hewat single that scored OF Trent Oeltjen. Canberra's former ROY Nathan Roneberg would hit a 401ft 2 RunHR off Scott Mitchinson in the bottom of the fifth. 3-0. Zach Penprase would force himself home on a misplayed ball in the bottom of the sixth as Justin Trapp hit a liner to LF. Canberra would never look back, finishing the game with 3 more runs in the bottom 8. Perth's bats would never get going against James Parr's 12Ks as he only surrendered 7 baserunners the whole game. Canberra 7, Perth 1. Zach Penprase was the MVP of the series. Canberra lost two games to one against EDA Rhinos. EDA went on to win against Hokkaido 4 games to 3. |
09-13-2016, 04:02 AM | #56 |
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Award Winners Helms Award - MVP Stefan Welch - 3B - Adelaide Stefan Welch wins hist first Helms award. Welch hit 10HR, 55 Hits, 28 RBI, in a limited year, Adelaide's star was able to win the award due to massive national popularity due to his stellar seasons throughout the years. Colenutt finished 2nd (by 1 vote), and Huber finished 3rd. Pitcher of the Year Award Edwin Carl - SP - Gold Coast Blue Tongues The right hander takes home Gold Coast's first hardware. Carl pitched 108.1 innings for the expansion side. He went 8-4 with a 2.33 ERA. He struck out 112 and gave up only 85 hits. Thompson (Canberra) and Vic Black finished directly behind him in voting. Reliever of the Year Award Aaron Thompson - CL - Canberra Thompson, runner up for Pitcher of the Year, was the dominant closer all season. He had 17 saves and struck out 55 in 52 innings. Rookie of the Year Lindsey Wall - OF - Melbourne Melbourne's Wall, 22, was a key presence in their OF this year. He hit .230 and had 51 hits, 12HRs, and 30+ RBIs. Manager of the Year Hidekazu Mitsuyama - Canberra 39-21, .650 PCT, .248 AVG, 3.5 ERA, 286 RS, 218 RA. Won Claxton Shield. Glove Wizard Awards P- Rory Anslow - Melbourne C - Carlton Tanabe - Adelaide 1B - Marty Rafferty - Brisbane 2B - Blaire Dawson - Sydney 3B - Glen Neumann - Canberra SS - Marcello Foley - Sydney LF - C.J. Beatty - Sydney CF - Jake Hodgson - Perth RF - Mike Crouse - Gold Coast Silver Stick Awards C - Josh Kennelly - Perth 1B - Justin Huber - Melbourne/Wollongong 2B - Brad Harman - Melbourne 3B - Rhett Colenutt - Perth SS - Zach Penprase - Canberra LF - Ben Lodge - Canberra CF - Tyler Massey - Gold Coast RF - Mike Crouse - Gold Coast DH - Gordon Moy - Adelaide |
09-13-2016, 04:20 AM | #57 |
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Annoucement
Feb 4th, 2019 Baseball Australia will run Australian University National League Today it has been announced that Baseball Australia and the ABL will run a national baseball league that will take approximately 12 universities and colleges around Australia. They will culminate with the playoffs in the Australian University Games. Baseball in the AUG will complete its season in early September. The league season is expected to have single table format and take place over late June, August, and September. Additionally, Baseball Australia will sponsor a state academy league, although players will be randomly assigned to teams in order to experience Australia. This newly formed league will be called the Australian Amatuer Baseball League. A total of 8 teams are expected to participate. The AABL will take place from March to September as well. |
09-13-2016, 04:23 PM | #58 |
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2020 Expansion
ABL to Add Two More Licenses in 2020
Today ABL commisioner Ryan Carrick-Flowers announced his plan to expand the league by two more teams in the 2020 season. Flowers said that meetings had already began with prospective teams. Flowers commented that "Various major population centers have made bids. After 2020 we will explore intercity matchups. Bids will be ramped up then in the major cities that have developed a baseball culture. This likely will include East Sydney, East Melbourne, South Melbourne, South Sydney, Port/North Adelaide, and Fremantle. Till then we will focus on new markets to spread the baseball culture and to increase the potential audience for a new TV deal." It is expected that Geelong, Newcastle, Auckland (NZL), Sunshine Coast, and Townsville have all submitted bids for this round of expansion. |
09-13-2016, 10:58 PM | #59 |
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University Games The Australian University Games - Baseball was won by University of Western Australia over the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology 2 games to zero in the grand finale. Amateur Baseball League The AABL title came down to Victoria and New South Wales. Baseball Victoria won the one game playoff after tying New South Wales during the season with a record of 24-18. Key Transactions Adelaide signed Steven Kent to a 1 year deal. Brisbane signed RP Rich G. Thompson to a 2 year deal. Total 17,400. Canberra lost bench coast to Melbourne, signed Mario Labastidas as new bench coach. Melbourne was unable to resign Justin Huber, Huber was signed by the Toronto Blue Jays and currently sits in AAA - Buffalo. Perth signed OF Trent Oeltjen from rival Canberra. Oeltjen signed a three year deal. Perth also signed Rhett Colenutt to a 3 year extension. Sydney traded for RP Matt Timms from Brisbane. Traded #99 Prospect SS Nathan VanDerLinden. Wollongong signed various career FAs to minor league deals. |
09-13-2016, 11:08 PM | #60 |
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Draft Recap
First Round
Wollongong - SP Lindsay Muirhead - Griffith University Brisbane - SP Run-ming Yei - Royal Melbourne Gold Coast - 1B Bailey Shanahan - Royal Melbourne Sydney - RF Andre Garland - Ballarat/Federal Melbourne - RF Dusty Pang - Australian National Adelaide - CF Gavin Stuart - Ballarat/Federal Perth - RF Marco Rankin - Baseball Queensland Canberra - 2B Damien Bentley - Griffith University Adelaide (SUP) - SP Dale Thomas - Ballarat/Federal The first round was heavy on college prospects, however later rounds would see high potential amateurs selected. With the many picks available the ABL announced we will see a rookie league/development league added in the next few years. |
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