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Big Six · 06-22-2009, 06:31 PM

1909 Season Summary

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TEAM           W   L   PCT  GB   RS   RA   OPS  ERA
Waterloo      97  53  .647  --  690  533  .695  2.52
Watkins Glen  84  66  .560  13  695  675  .685  3.08
Geneva        83  67  .553  14  635  610  .687  3.02
Penn Yan      70  80  .467  27  663  678  .667  3.12
Seneca Falls  62  88  .413  35  631  663  .647  3.16
Canandaigua   54  96  .360  43  554  709  .663  3.59

After two seasons spent flirting with real success, the Waterloo Finches broke through in 1909, setting a new record for victories in a season and winning their first Seneca Cup Series, beating Watkins Glen 4 games to 2.

LF Fernando Molina hit .377 to establish a new league record, scoring 112 runs, stealing 63 bases, and winning the Outstanding Batter prize. The rest of the Finches lineup was filled with potent bats, including RF Duane Blackburn (281-1-66), 1B Matt Parkhill (.313-3-84), and youngsters like CF Paul O'Connor (.269-3-82, 41 SB) and C Al Williams (.308-1-52). Blackburn won his seventh straight Gold Glove.

Ernesto Santos, the league's Outstanding Pitcher, went 28-9 with a 1.86 ERA. His victory total and his 82.5 VORP were both league records. Billy Edgar, Billy Patrick, and newly acquired LHP Mark Thomas all won at least 18 games, and Javier Galvan racked up 16 saves.

Watkins Glen won a dandy fight for second place, edging Geneva by a single game. Veteran Michael Watkins (20-14), was strong as ever, and a 16-8 season from 35-year-old southpaw Jeff Jones offset a disappointing 13-14 year from Edward Daybell.

A balanced hitting attack saw six Bucks drive in between 58 and 74 runs. RF Mike Young (.305-6-63) and CF Donnie Oliver (.259-2-74, 46 doubles, 16 triples) enjoyed strong seasons, and rookie SS Geoffrey Veeck hit .290 in 290 at-bats.

Rookie of the Year LF Alan Carpenter (.306-2-52) was a pleasant surprise for the Geneva Green Sox, who also got good production from RF Mike Gamble (.291-3-77) and 3B Tony Powell (.275-5-57). Shortstop Dan Morrison hit .298 with 67 extra-base hits, and stole 32 bases. CF Karl Winston stole 73 to lead the league, but hit only .210.

As usual, however, the twirlers were the big stars in Geneva. Righties Casey Ladner (21-13, 2.30, 207 K) and Raul Alonso (18-17, 2.36, 187 K) were the league's most dominant one-two pitching punch.

All four Penn Yan starters won either 16 or 17 games, including Hayden Williams and Denny Myers, who posted a fine 2.33 ERA. The Brawlers, long known for creating potent outfield combinations, fully unveiled their latest version: LF Ronald Brady (.319-4-113, 63 doubles, 18 triples), CF Francisco Rivera (.313, .402 OBP), and RF Neil Byers (.300-3-83). Add in 2B Nick Wells, who hit .288 with 98 walks, spice with Gold Gloves from Brady and Wells, and you have a recipe for better days ahead at the head of Keuka Lake.

Seneca Falls fans had to wonder what was wrong with Will Kirk (10-23), but they could cheer Roger Hopkins (15-12, 2.73) as he returned to winning form. Southpaw Dennis Williams gutted through a 16-16 season, while CF Ryan Hill (.272) continued to slump. Even Robby Ward (.294-0-63), the picture of consistency, had a subpar year, by Ward's standards.

The Canandaigua Ice Cats endured a nightmarish season. LF Claudio Navarro hit .304, but he was the only bright spot of the year for the 'Cats. Even Joe Norris, whose record was a ghastly 3-29, failed to escape the gloom surrounding the Canandaigua franchise.

The Seneca League (AAA) crowned its first champion, the Montour Falls Pioneers. The Watkins Glen affiliate defeated Clyde (Seneca Falls) to win the inaugural title.

The Pioneers were led by RF Enrique "Riverboat" Ramos (.306, 44 steals), the Bucks' first-round pick in the 1908 draft. Palmyra RF Brenton Kelly (.313-5-50) also looked like a future star--a fact that might put a smile on the faces of some beleaguered Canandaigua fans.

06-22-2009, 06:31 PM	#41 (permalink)
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 2,410 Thanks: 117 Thanked 91x in 73 posts	1909 Season Summary Code: TEAM W L PCT GB RS RA OPS ERA Waterloo 97 53 .647 -- 690 533 .695 2.52 Watkins Glen 84 66 .560 13 695 675 .685 3.08 Geneva 83 67 .553 14 635 610 .687 3.02 Penn Yan 70 80 .467 27 663 678 .667 3.12 Seneca Falls 62 88 .413 35 631 663 .647 3.16 Canandaigua 54 96 .360 43 554 709 .663 3.59 After two seasons spent flirting with real success, the Waterloo Finches broke through in 1909, setting a new record for victories in a season and winning their first Seneca Cup Series, beating Watkins Glen 4 games to 2. LF Fernando Molina hit .377 to establish a new league record, scoring 112 runs, stealing 63 bases, and winning the Outstanding Batter prize. The rest of the Finches lineup was filled with potent bats, including RF Duane Blackburn (281-1-66), 1B Matt Parkhill (.313-3-84), and youngsters like CF Paul O'Connor (.269-3-82, 41 SB) and C Al Williams (.308-1-52). Blackburn won his seventh straight Gold Glove. Ernesto Santos, the league's Outstanding Pitcher, went 28-9 with a 1.86 ERA. His victory total and his 82.5 VORP were both league records. Billy Edgar, Billy Patrick, and newly acquired LHP Mark Thomas all won at least 18 games, and Javier Galvan racked up 16 saves. Watkins Glen won a dandy fight for second place, edging Geneva by a single game. Veteran Michael Watkins (20-14), was strong as ever, and a 16-8 season from 35-year-old southpaw Jeff Jones offset a disappointing 13-14 year from Edward Daybell. A balanced hitting attack saw six Bucks drive in between 58 and 74 runs. RF Mike Young (.305-6-63) and CF Donnie Oliver (.259-2-74, 46 doubles, 16 triples) enjoyed strong seasons, and rookie SS Geoffrey Veeck hit .290 in 290 at-bats. Rookie of the Year LF Alan Carpenter (.306-2-52) was a pleasant surprise for the Geneva Green Sox, who also got good production from RF Mike Gamble (.291-3-77) and 3B Tony Powell (.275-5-57). Shortstop Dan Morrison hit .298 with 67 extra-base hits, and stole 32 bases. CF Karl Winston stole 73 to lead the league, but hit only .210. As usual, however, the twirlers were the big stars in Geneva. Righties Casey Ladner (21-13, 2.30, 207 K) and Raul Alonso (18-17, 2.36, 187 K) were the league's most dominant one-two pitching punch. All four Penn Yan starters won either 16 or 17 games, including Hayden Williams and Denny Myers, who posted a fine 2.33 ERA. The Brawlers, long known for creating potent outfield combinations, fully unveiled their latest version: LF Ronald Brady (.319-4-113, 63 doubles, 18 triples), CF Francisco Rivera (.313, .402 OBP), and RF Neil Byers (.300-3-83). Add in 2B Nick Wells, who hit .288 with 98 walks, spice with Gold Gloves from Brady and Wells, and you have a recipe for better days ahead at the head of Keuka Lake. Seneca Falls fans had to wonder what was wrong with Will Kirk (10-23), but they could cheer Roger Hopkins (15-12, 2.73) as he returned to winning form. Southpaw Dennis Williams gutted through a 16-16 season, while CF Ryan Hill (.272) continued to slump. Even Robby Ward (.294-0-63), the picture of consistency, had a subpar year, by Ward's standards. The Canandaigua Ice Cats endured a nightmarish season. LF Claudio Navarro hit .304, but he was the only bright spot of the year for the 'Cats. Even Joe Norris, whose record was a ghastly 3-29, failed to escape the gloom surrounding the Canandaigua franchise. The Seneca League (AAA) crowned its first champion, the Montour Falls Pioneers. The Watkins Glen affiliate defeated Clyde (Seneca Falls) to win the inaugural title. The Pioneers were led by RF Enrique "Riverboat" Ramos (.306, 44 steals), the Bucks' first-round pick in the 1908 draft. Palmyra RF Brenton Kelly (.313-5-50) also looked like a future star--a fact that might put a smile on the faces of some beleaguered Canandaigua fans. __________________ My OOTP dynasties: The Base Ball Life of Patrick O'Farrell: where it all began The Baseball Life of Tom Haley: a story of a modern player The New England Baseball League: a fictional league story Last edited by Big Six; 06-23-2009 at 12:22 AM.