OOTP Developments Forums - View Single Post

Eckstein 4 Prez · 10-25-2007, 02:15 AM

HARTFORD DARK BLUES

This team has been extremely weak since its inception. Although they were the winners in the offseason's biggest player signing, they still probably do not have what it takes to compete in the National League at this point.

5 1B Cap Anson (3-41-.417-14 with Brooklyn) - It's not often that a 23-year-old star player is available on the open market. Hartford got a real gem in this competitive young hitter.
16 2B Ben Laughlin (0-28-.181-0) - A good-field, no-hit middle infielder with a lifetime .199 average.
14 SS Billy Redmon (0-8-.289-0 with St. Louis Red Stockings) - He seems to have some hitting ability, but really struggle to field his position at shortstop last year.
8 3B Fred Waterman (3-44-.330-7 with Brooklyn) - Purportedly, it was his signing that led Anson to believe Hartford was serious about competing, and three days later Anson himself signed. In addition to that coup, Waterman is a very good hitter in his own right.
4 LF Count Gedney (0-53-.282-0) - He was one of Hartford's best players last season, and he will be expected to bat just ahead of Anson and Waterman this year.
27 CF Tom Foley (0-36-.240-0) - He will have to have a good season if Hartford is to finish in the first division. He's been a good hitter before, but his last good season was in 1873 (.331).
26 RF Orator Shaffer (0-42-.257-4) - A good defender in right, but the jury is still out as to how good he'll become as a hitter.
79 C Bill Harbidge (1-45-.229-0) - A pretty good backstop, but not too much of a hitter.
18 SP George Zettlein (5-2, 2.59 with Phil. Whites) - This 31-year-old veteran had a 64-74 record in the National Association.

10-25-2007, 02:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,148	HARTFORD DARK BLUES This team has been extremely weak since its inception. Although they were the winners in the offseason's biggest player signing, they still probably do not have what it takes to compete in the National League at this point. 5 1B Cap Anson (3-41-.417-14 with Brooklyn) - It's not often that a 23-year-old star player is available on the open market. Hartford got a real gem in this competitive young hitter. 16 2B Ben Laughlin (0-28-.181-0) - A good-field, no-hit middle infielder with a lifetime .199 average. 14 SS Billy Redmon (0-8-.289-0 with St. Louis Red Stockings) - He seems to have some hitting ability, but really struggle to field his position at shortstop last year. 8 3B Fred Waterman (3-44-.330-7 with Brooklyn) - Purportedly, it was his signing that led Anson to believe Hartford was serious about competing, and three days later Anson himself signed. In addition to that coup, Waterman is a very good hitter in his own right. 4 LF Count Gedney (0-53-.282-0) - He was one of Hartford's best players last season, and he will be expected to bat just ahead of Anson and Waterman this year. 27 CF Tom Foley (0-36-.240-0) - He will have to have a good season if Hartford is to finish in the first division. He's been a good hitter before, but his last good season was in 1873 (.331). 26 RF Orator Shaffer (0-42-.257-4) - A good defender in right, but the jury is still out as to how good he'll become as a hitter. 79 C Bill Harbidge (1-45-.229-0) - A pretty good backstop, but not too much of a hitter. 18 SP George Zettlein (5-2, 2.59 with Phil. Whites) - This 31-year-old veteran had a 64-74 record in the National Association. __________________ A New League Begins - an exploration of 19th century base ball.