OOTP Developments Forums - View Single Post

EMSoccerCoach · 10-17-2009, 11:28 PM

Pastime Baseball League

May Review (cont.)

Southern League Report

After a flying start, the New Orleans Knights were grounded in May, going 12-17 on the month. The 1-2 punch of Mark Prior (8-3, 3.26) and Dontrelle Willis (6-2, 2.96) continues to pitch well, but an 8-game losing streak to open the month set the team back. Sam Thompson (.304-13-34) and Ross Barnes (.343-6-36) are leading an offense that is second in the league despite an invisible bottom of the order.

They are only 3 1/2 out, but if you don't think the Orlando Orcas miss Ryan Howard's bat, think again. The trade last year stripped power from a team that now ranks last in the Southern League in offense. Bill Hoffer (7-3, 2.71) has been excellent, as has Tim Keefe (3-7, 3.51) who has feel victim to lack of run support. The disappointment of Honus Wagner (.250-5-21) continues, though he is playing his best shortstop in three seasons this year. Sam Crawford (.323-8-41) is left to carry the load.

They are 24-28, and nobody jumps out as having a great year for the Alabama Airmen. But the perennial doormat ranks third in runs and second in ERA, a sign better things could be coming. Joe Mauer (.309-1-21) remains steady on offense and a good handler of a pitching staff led by Dan Haren (7-1, 2.38) and rookie Virgil Trucks (6-3, 2.55).

The Memphis Strummers tanked in May, going 12-17. This franchise seems a bit in disarray right now. Cap Anson (.263-1-14) has been sent to the reserve squad and Ichiro Suzuki has gotten five at bats all year. Oscar Charleston (.304-5-24) has been fine but un-Oscarlike. And the pitching, besides Tim Lincecum (5-5, 3.56), has been horrible, with a Southern League-worst 5.06 ERA.

Their leading hitter is Jason Bay at .266, but all you need to know about the first place San Antonio Sheriffs is pitching. Ted Trent (4-3, 2.37), Dick Rudolph (8-2, 2.14) and Joe McGinnity (7-3, 2.96) pace a rotation backed by baseball's best bullpen (a 2.48 ERA).

There has been no reversal of fortune like the Los Angeles Idols, who followed their 8-16 April with a 20-8 May. Pitching, other than Pitcher of the Month John Clarkson (6-3, 2.60), has been poor. But the lineup is torrid, with an .802 collective OPS paced by batting leader Cal McVey (.357-7-22), Fred Tenney (.347-12-47) and Mike Donlin (.353-12-33).

AWARDS

Player of the Week
5/2 RF Sam Thompson - New Orleans Knights
5/9 CF Mike Donlin - Los Angeles Idols
5/16 1B Buck Freeman - Orlando Orcas
5/23 3B Jimmy Williams - San Antonio Sheriffs
5/30 1B Fred Tenney - Los Angeles Idols

Batter of the Month
CF Mike Donlin - Los Angeles Idols

Pitcher of the Month
John Clarkson - Los Angeles Idols

Rookie of the Month
CF Shano Collins - Memphis Strummers

10-17-2009, 11:28 PM	#396 (permalink)
EMSoccerCoach Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,444 Thanks: 34 Thanked 104x in 88 posts	*Pastime Baseball League* May Review (cont.) Southern League Report After a flying start, the New Orleans Knights were grounded in May, going 12-17 on the month. The 1-2 punch of Mark Prior (8-3, 3.26) and Dontrelle Willis (6-2, 2.96) continues to pitch well, but an 8-game losing streak to open the month set the team back. Sam Thompson (.304-13-34) and Ross Barnes (.343-6-36) are leading an offense that is second in the league despite an invisible bottom of the order. They are only 3 1/2 out, but if you don't think the Orlando Orcas miss Ryan Howard's bat, think again. The trade last year stripped power from a team that now ranks last in the Southern League in offense. Bill Hoffer (7-3, 2.71) has been excellent, as has Tim Keefe (3-7, 3.51) who has feel victim to lack of run support. The disappointment of Honus Wagner (.250-5-21) continues, though he is playing his best shortstop in three seasons this year. Sam Crawford (.323-8-41) is left to carry the load. They are 24-28, and nobody jumps out as having a great year for the Alabama Airmen. But the perennial doormat ranks third in runs and second in ERA, a sign better things could be coming. Joe Mauer (.309-1-21) remains steady on offense and a good handler of a pitching staff led by Dan Haren (7-1, 2.38) and rookie Virgil Trucks (6-3, 2.55). The Memphis Strummers tanked in May, going 12-17. This franchise seems a bit in disarray right now. Cap Anson (.263-1-14) has been sent to the reserve squad and Ichiro Suzuki has gotten five at bats all year. Oscar Charleston (.304-5-24) has been fine but un-Oscarlike. And the pitching, besides Tim Lincecum (5-5, 3.56), has been horrible, with a Southern League-worst 5.06 ERA. Their leading hitter is Jason Bay at .266, but all you need to know about the first place San Antonio Sheriffs is pitching. Ted Trent (4-3, 2.37), Dick Rudolph (8-2, 2.14) and Joe McGinnity (7-3, 2.96) pace a rotation backed by baseball's best bullpen (a 2.48 ERA). There has been no reversal of fortune like the Los Angeles Idols, who followed their 8-16 April with a 20-8 May. Pitching, other than Pitcher of the Month John Clarkson (6-3, 2.60), has been poor. But the lineup is torrid, with an .802 collective OPS paced by batting leader Cal McVey (.357-7-22), Fred Tenney (.347-12-47) and Mike Donlin (.353-12-33). AWARDS Player of the Week 5/2 RF Sam Thompson - New Orleans Knights 5/9 CF Mike Donlin - Los Angeles Idols 5/16 1B Buck Freeman - Orlando Orcas 5/23 3B Jimmy Williams - San Antonio Sheriffs 5/30 1B Fred Tenney - Los Angeles Idols Batter of the Month CF Mike Donlin - Los Angeles Idols Pitcher of the Month John Clarkson - Los Angeles Idols Rookie of the Month CF Shano Collins - Memphis Strummers __________________ The Pastime Baseball League The Pastime Baseball League - 10-Year Recap The Pastime Boxing Association Last edited by EMSoccerCoach; 10-18-2009 at 06:05 PM.