The Pastime Baseball League

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Pastime Baseball League Monthly
Vol. 1, Monday, August 1, 2009 (cont.)

Northern League Statistics

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Pastime Baseball League Monthly
Vol. 1, Monday, August 1, 2009 (cont.)

Stars Shine in First PBL All-Star Game
Northern League wins inaugural contest 5-3

The Pastime Baseball League's first-ever All-Star game was everything those honored - and honored to attend - could possibly have wanted. But in the end, one big blow from Charlotte Cougars third baseman John McGraw would hold up, as the Northern League would hold off the supposedly stronger Southern League 5-3.

Wichita's Rube Waddell (15-3, 2.54) got the starting nod for the Northern League, and showed the form he's shown for two months now, striking out three while allowing one hit over two innings. He was countered by New Orleans' Doc McJames (12-3, 1.92) - who had lost his prior start, his first loss in 2 1/2 months.

The North struck quickly, though, as Indianapolis right fielder Elmer Flick led off with a single, stole second and was driven home on an RBI single from New York catcher Dick Higham.

McJames would retire the final six batters he would face before turning it over to Memphis closer George Sherrill, who would be glad this game didn't count.

Sherrill walked Flick, gave up a single to Higham and then walked Sacramento centerfielder George Hall in a pick-your-poison spot, bringing up Louisville first baseman Dan Brouthers. Despite a rough six weeks for Brouthers, this wasn't a matchup Sherill wanted. But he'd hang tough and strike out Brouthers looking.

"I thought I'd be fine then," Sherill said after the game. As inferred by his quote, he thought wrong. Indianapolis leftfielder Abner Dalrymple lined a 1-0 fastball through the hole between short and third for an RBI single, giving the North a 2-0 lead.

Sherrill struck out Lousiville shortstop Herman Long, bringing him to the precipice of escape. But McGraw had other ideas, lining a 1-2 slider into the gap for a bases-clearing double and giving the North a 5-0 lead.

The South would mount a comeback, starting with Alabama rightfielder Mike Tiernan's solo homer off of New York closer Jonathan Papelbon in the fifth. The South would then bring home a pair off of Philadelphia starter Charley "Old Hoss" Radbourn in the sixth, when a Tiernan triple would bring home Arizona second baseman Nap Lajoie and Orlando catcher Jim O'Rourke.

But that would be it for the South, as Jim Devlin (Sacramento), Danys Baez (Louisville) and Brad Lidge (Sacramento) would close it out for the North and hand them the PBL's first All-Star title.

Rosters

Northern League

SP R. Waddell (WIC)
SP K. Nichols (CHA)
SP J. Hughes (WIC)
SP C. Radbourn (PHI)
SP C. Buffinton (IND)
SP J. Devlin (SAC)
CL D. Baez (LOU)
CL J. Papelbon (NY)
CL C. Cordero (WIC)
CL J. Soria (IND)
CL B. Lidge (SAC)
CL B. Jenks (CHI)
CF G. Hall (SAC)
1B D. Brouthers (LOU)
RF E. Flick (IND)
LF J. Burkett (NY)
C D. Higham (NY)
3B L. Marr (LOU)
2B R. Cano (WIC)
C B. McCann (SAC)
SS H. Long (LOU)
CF J. O'Rourke (PHI)
1B R. Connor (NY)
RF S. Seybold (SAC)
LF A. Dalrymple (IND)
CF B. Hamilton (IND)
1B J. Beckley (IND)
3B J. McGraw (CHA)

Southern League

SP D. McJames (NO)
SP N. Hahn (SA)
SP L. Baldwin (MEM)
SP B. Sanders (ARI)
SP C. Sweeney (LV)
SP G. Weyhing (ALA)
CL T. Saito (ORL)
CL J. Valverde (ARI)
CL D. McBride (MEM)
CL C. Qualls (LA)
CL G. Aquino (NO)
MR G. Sherrill (MEM)
SS R. Barnes (NO)
2B N. Lajoie (ARI)
RF S. Thompson (NO)
CF O. Charleston (MEM)
C D. White (MEM)
C J. O'Rourke (ORL)
LF S. Podsednik (SA)
1B C. Anson (MEM)
3B B. Bradley (ALA)
2B C. Childs (MEM)
2B G. Scales (LA)
2B L. Pike (LV)
3B E. Sutton (ORL)
CF G. Van Haltren (ALA)
RF S. Crawford (ORL)
RF M. Tiernan (ALA)

[EMSoccerCoach]

Pastime Baseball League Monthly
Vol. 1, Monday, August 1, 2009 (cont.)

Northern League Profiles

Charlotte Cougars 53-42, 2.5 GB in East Division

July Record 13-12

Leaders

Avg - Austin Kearns .305
HRs - Paul Hines 16
RBIs - Paul Hines 67

Wins - Kid Nichols 13
ERA - Kid Nichols 3.19
Ks - Kid Nichols 135

Top Performance

• Bill Dahlen went 4-for-4 with 3 homers, a walk and 4 RBI in a 6-5 loss to Louisville on July 29.

Awards

• SP Kid Nichols and 3B John McGraw were named to the Northern League All-Star team.
• CF Paul Hines was named Northern League Player of the Week July 27.

Injuries

• 1B Tommy Tucker has a hairline fracture in his foot, suffered July 24. He's expected to miss another two weeks.

Who's Hot

1. 2B Fred Dunlap .315/.354/.587 with 6 HRs and 20 RBI
2. CF Paul Hines .277/.333./.532 with 7 HRs and 25 RBI
3. RP Jack Harper 1.85 ERA in 24.1 IP on the month; 0.90 WHIP

Who's Not

1. 3B John McGraw .253/.309/.345 0 HR and 4 RBI
2. C Roger Bresnahan .256/.313/.344 1 HR and 11 RBI
3. SP Matt Cain 1-2, 6.19 ERA in 3 starts

Chicago Hitmen 31-65, 32 GB in West Division

July Record: 9-16

Leaders:
Avg - King Kelly .308
HRs - Adam Dunn 12
RBIs - Albert Pujols 44

Wins - Amos Rusie 8
ERA - Amos Rusie 2.96
Ks - Amos Rusie 145

Top Performance

• Amos Rusie threw a 3-hit shutout against Las Vegas on July 8, striking out 10 in a 1-0 victory.

Awards

• CL Bobby Jenks was named to the Northern League All-Star team

Injuries

• SS Troy Tulowitzski is out for the season with a torn muscle in his hip

Who's Hot

1. SP Amos Rusie 4-0, 2.02 ERA
2. CL Bobby Jenks 4 SV, 2.04 ERA
3. CF Josh Hamilton .307/.365/.500 with 3 HRs and 9 RBI

Who's Not

1. C Geovany Soto .192/.264/.292
2. LF Adam Dunn .186/.300/.314 with 2 HR and 8 RBI
3. SS Sadie Houck .183/.206/.257 with 0 HR and 5 RBI
   

[EMSoccerCoach]

Pastime Baseball League Monthly
Vol. 1, Monday, August 1, 2009 (cont.)

Northern League Profiles
Indianapolis Engines 50-45, 12 GB in West Division

July Record 13-12

Leaders

Avg - Abner Dalrymple .362
HRs - Elmer Flick 10
RBIs - Elmer Flick 58

Wins - Terry Larkin 14
ERA - Charlie Buffinton 3.10
Ks - Charlie Buffinton 139

Top Performance

• Charlie Buffinton threw a 5-hit shutout, striking out 7 and walking 2 in a 2-0 win at Charlotte on July 18.

Awards

• SP Terry Larkin was named Northern League Pitcher of the Month for July.
• LF Abner Dalrymple was named Northern League Player of the Week on July 17.
• SP Charlie Buffinton, CL Joakim Soria, RF Elmer Flick, LF Abner Dalrymple, CF Billy Hamilton and 1B Jake Beckley were named to the Northern League All-Star Team

Injuries

• SP Candy Cummings is out for the year with a torn ligament in his forearm
• LF Abner Dalrymple tore his hamstring on July 27 and is expected to be out until mid-September

Who's Hot

1. SP Terry Larkin 6-0, 2.68 ERA, 6 walks in 50 1/3 IP
2. LF Abner Dalrymple .370/.418/.575 with 3 homers and 14 RBI
3. CL Joakim Soria 7 SV, 0.90 ERA in 11 appearances

Who's Not

1. MR Oscar Villareal 6.97 ERA in 10 appearances, 13 BB in 10 1/3 IP
2. SS Hanley Ramirez .202/.230/.321 with 1 HR and 7 RBI
3. C Bill Perkins .125/.217/.150 with 0 HR and 4 RBI in part-time work

Louisville Racers 47-48, 8.5 GB in East Division

July Record 11-14

Leaders

Avg - Dan Brouthers .319
HRs - Dan Brouthers 31
RBIs - Dan Brouthers 79

Wins - Roy Oswalt 11
ERA - Will White 4.02
Ks - Roy Oswalt 142

Top Performance

• Roy Oswalt threw a 2-hit shutout, striking out 7 and walking 2 in a 6-0 win at Alabama on July 8.

Awards

• 1B Dan Brouthers, CL Danys Baez, 3B Lefty Marr and SS Herman Long were named to the Northern League All-Star Team

Injuries

• NONE

Who's Hot

1. LF Roy Thomas .318/.435/.489 with 2 HRs and 17 RBI
2. MR Francisco Rodriguez 2-0, 1.99 ERA in 15 appearances
3. CL Danys Baez 5 SV, 0.73 ERA in 8 appearances

Who's Not

1. MR Eddie Oropesa 0-1, 17.10 ERA in 10 appearances; 23 H, 5 HR in 10.1 IP
2. 3B Lefty Marr .189/.274/.232 with 0 HR and 4 RBI
3. 1B Dan Brouthers .232/.311/.400 with 4 HR and 14 RBI - notable only given what a great year he's had.

[EMSoccerCoach]

Pastime Baseball League Monthly
Vol. 1, Monday, August 1, 2009 (cont.)

Northern League Profiles
New York Heroes 55-39, 1st Place in East Division

July Record 17-7

Leaders

Avg - Ed McKean .323
HRs - Roger Connor 20
RBIs - Jesse Burkett 74

Wins - Jim McCormick 11
ERA - Red Ehret 2.79
Ks - Harry Howell 139

Top Performance

• 3B David Wright went 5-for-5 with 1 HR, 1 2B, 2 R and 6 RBI in a 12-6 win over Louisville on July 15.

Awards

• 1B Roger Connor was named Northern League Player of the Month for July.
• C Dick Higham was named Northern League Player of the Week on July 20.
• Connor, Higham, CL Jonathan Papelbon and LF Jesse Burkett were named to the Northern League All-Star Team.

Injuries

• SS Ed McKean has a torn rotator cuff and is out for the season.

Who's Hot

1. 1B Roger Connor .368/.460/.695 with 7 HRs and 23 RBI
2. SP Red Ehret 4-1, 2.18 in 5 starts
3. CF Grady Sizemore .304/.400/.679 with 5 HRs and 17 Runs

Who's Not

1. 2B Aaron Miles .174/.220/.185
2. SP Jim McCormick 1-3, 4.93 ERA over 6 starts

Philadelphia Ringers 42-50, 12 GB in East Division

July Record 12-12

Leaders

Avg - John O'Rourke .320
HRs - John O'Rourke 30
RBIs - John O'Rourke 65

Wins - Charley Radbourn 12
ERA - Charley Radbourn 3.17
Ks - Satchel Paige 171

Top Performance

• 3B Ned Williamson went 2-for-3 with 2 homers and 3 RBI in an 11-7 win at Wichita on July 23.

Awards

• SP Charley Radbourn and CF Jim O'Rourke were named to the Northern League All-Star Team

Transactions

• Traded 3B Sol White (.331-4-17) to the Sacramento Stingers for MR Brian Wilson (2-4, 3 SV, 7.27).

Injuries

• OF Cody Ross dislocated his shoulder on May 24 and is expected to be out until late August
• 1B Charley Jones suffered an undisclosed injury on July 22 after reportedly setting fireworks in his yard. He's expected to be out until late September.

Who's Hot

1. CF John O'Rourke .373/.458/.807 10 HRs, 19 RBI
2. 3B Sol White (since traded) .388/.412/.531

Who's Not

1. 2B Orlando Hudson .218/.250/.282 1 HR, 8 RBI
2. RF John Anderson .200/.232/.337 2 HR, 7 RBI

[EMSoccerCoach]

Want to get moving now with the new game out, since my planned reserve roster structure can be carried out.

[EMSoccerCoach]

Pastime Baseball League Monthly
Vol. 1, Monday, August 1, 2009 (cont.)

Northern League Profiles

Sacramento Stingers 39-54, 22.5 GB in Wast Division

July Record 7-17

Leaders

Avg - George Hall.344
HRs - George Hall 29
RBIs - George Hall 69

Wins - Jim Devlin 11
ERA - Jim Devlin 3.39
Ks - Jim Devlin 163

Top Performance

• 1B Travis Hafner hit two homers in a 3-1 win over Philadelphia on July 18.

Awards

• CF George Hall was named Player of the Week on July 6
• Hall, SP Jim Devlin, CL Brad Lidge, C Brian McCann and RF Socks Seybold were named to the Northern League All-Star team.

Injuries

• None.

Who's Hot

1. 1B Travis Hafner .351/.407/.635 with 9 doubles, 4 HRs and 7 RBI
2. CF George Hall .296/.431/.605 with 7 HRs and 15 RBI
3. SP Guy Hecker 3-1, 2.42 ERA

Who's Not

1. SP Bill Hutchinson 0-4, 7.97 ERA
2. 2B Arlie Latham .182/.242/.202 with 0 HR and 5 RBI
3. C Brian McCann .182/.260/.295 1 HR and 9 RBI

Wichita Brigade63-33, First Pace in West Division

July Record 19-7

Leaders

Avg - Frank Chance .312
HRs - Robinson Cano 14
RBIs - Robinson Cano 62

Wins - Rube Waddell 16
ERA - Rube Waddell 2.79
Ks - Rube Waddell 213

Top Performance

• SP Rube Waddell struck out 15 over 8 innings of 1-run ball in a 3-1 win over Indianapolis on July 1. It was Waddell's second straight 15-strikeout effort, and his fifth straight game with double-digit strikeouts.

Awards

• SP Rube Waddell was named Northern League Pitcher of the Month for June
• Waddell, SP Jay Hughes, CL Chad Cordero and 2B Robinson Cano were named to the Northern League All-Star team

Injuries

• 2B Robinson Cano is day-to-day with a hip flexor strain
• LF Jimmy Sheckard strained his hamstring July 28 and could miss up to two months
• SP Jonas Gaines left the July 30 game with a strained rotator cuff and is expected to be out until late September

Who's Hot

1. SP Jay Hughes 5-0, 1.94 ERA
2. 2B Hub Collins .306/.370/.551 with 2 HRs, 10 RBI and 13 runs
3. SP Jonas Gaines 4-1, 2.25

Who's Not

1. 1B Frank Isbell .188/.239/.247 1 HR, 9 RBI
2. SP Rube Waddell 2-3, 4.11 (49 HA vs 22 last month, 20 BB vs 6, all notable only because of the year he's having)
3. LF Oyster Burns .190/.273/.278 1 HR, 5 RBI

[EMSoccerCoach]

Pastime Baseball League Monthly
Vol. 1, Monday, August 1, 2009 (cont.)

Southern League Profiles

Alabama Airmen 39-57, 22.5 GB in East Division

July Record 9-16

Leaders

Avg - Joe Mauer .282
HRs - Mike Tiernan 17
RBIs - Mike Tiernan 56

Wins - Gus Weyhing 11
ERA - Gus Weyhing 3.23
Ks - Joe Corbett 192

Top Performance

• CF George Van Haltren went 3-for-3 with 2 homers and 7 RBI in a 9-4 win at Las Vegas on July 18.

Awards

• Van Haltren, SP Gus Weyhing, 3B Bill Bradley and RF Mike Tiernanwere named to the Southern League All-Star team.

Injuries

• None.

Who's Hot

1. SP Gus Weyhing 4-0, 3.30 ERA
2. CL Brendan Donnelly 5 SV, 0.00 ERA
3. LF Ed Delahanty .361/.426/.557

Who's Not

1. SP Vic Willis 0-3, 6.88 ERA
2. 2B Bobby Lowe .143/.167/.243

Arizona Sandmen54-42, First Place in West Division

July Record 16-8

Leaders

Avg - Nap Lajoie .335
HRs - Nap Lajoie 17
RBIs - Nap Lajoie 72

Wins - Ben Sanders 13
ERA - Ben Sanders 2.21
Ks - Ben Sanders 102

Top Performance

• SP Ben Sanders threw a complete game 3-hit shutout against the New Orleans Knights in a 6-0 win on July 20.

Awards

• SP Ben Sanders was named Southern League Pitcher of the Month for June
• 2B Nap Lajoie was named Southern League Player of the Week July 13
• Lajoie, Sanders and CL Jose Valverde were named to the Southern League All-Star team

Injuries

• RF Willie Keeler is having Tommy John surgery and is out until about the All-Star break of next season
• SP Anibal Sanchez has been sidelined with a dead arm since July 18 and is due back this week.

Who's Hot

1. 2B Nap Lajoie .333/.361/.618 with 11 2B, 3 3B, 4 HR, 17 RBI and 17 runs scored
2. 1B Dan McGann .333/.402/.524 with 3 HR, 12 RBI and 10 runs
3. SP Dan Casey 2-0, 1.61 ERA

Who's Not

1. C Russell Martin .207/.277/.348
2. SP Cherokee Fisher 6.75 ERA in 3 games

[EMSoccerCoach]

Pastime Baseball League Monthly
Vol. 1, Monday, August 1, 2009 (cont.)

Southern League Profiles

Las Vegas Bosses 42-53, 11.5 GB in West Division

July Record 9-15

Leaders

Avg - Juan Uribe .293
HRs - Lip Pike 16
RBIs - Alejandro Oms 48

Wins - Charlie Sweeney 12
ERA -Charlie Sweeney 2.91
Ks - Tommy Bond 186

Top Performance

• SP Tommy Bond threw a 6-hit shutout, striking out 12 and walking 1 in a 2-0 win over Orlando on July 20.

Awards

• SP Charlie Sweeney and 2B Lip Pike were named to the Southern League All-Star team.

Injuries

• SP Charlie Sweeney was diagnosed with a flexor-pronator strain and is expected to be out until the end of August.

• SP Jouett Meekin is out with a strained bicep and expected to return in about a week.
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Who's Hot

1. SS Juan Uribe .338/.377/.569
2. Juan Cruz, Brad Halsey, Scott Stewart, Pete Conway 1.70 ERA in 37 relief innings.

Who's Not
1. 1B Kitty Bransfield .185/.206/.292
2. LF Jimmy Ryan .188/.224/.275
3. SP Josh Beckett 0-3, 12.82 ERA

Los Angeles Idols39-56, 14.5 GB in West Division

July Record 12-12

Leaders

Avg - Stephen Drew .328
HRs - Harry Stovey 20
RBIs - Harry Stovey 73

Wins - Brian Lawrence 9
ERA - Brian Lawrence 3.82
Ks - Billy Rhines 102

Top Performance

• SS Stephen Drew had a 20-game hitting streak that was ended on July 20.

Awards

• CL Chad Qualls and 2B George Scales were named to the Southern League All-Star team.

Injuries

• None.

Who's Hot

1. 2B George Scales .291/.366/.547 6 HRs, 18 RBI, 16 runs
2. SP Brian Lawrence 3-1, 2.68 ERA
3. SP John Clarkson 4-1, 2.77 ERA

Who's Not

1. SP Scott Kazmir 1-2, 7.82 ERA
2. SP Billy Rhines 2-3, 7.94 ERA

[EMSoccerCoach]

Pastime Baseball League Monthly
Vol. 1, Monday, August 1, 2009 (cont.)

Southern League Profiles

Memphis Strummers 61-34 First Place in East Division

July Record 13-12

Leaders

Avg - Deacon White .341
HRs - Cap Anson, Ryan Braun, Oscar Charleston 13
RBIs - Oscar Charleston 80

Wins - Lady Baldwin 14
ERA -Sadie McMahon 2.64
Ks - Tim Lincecum 171

Top Performance

• CF Oscar Charleston went 5-for-5 with a HR, 2 doubles, 4 RBI and 3 runs scored in a 10-1 win over Louisville on July 5.

Awards

• 1B Cap Anson was named Southern League Player of the Week July 6.
• Charleston, Anson, SP Lady Baldwin, C Deacon White, CL Dick McBride, 2B Cupid Childs and MR George Sherill were named to the Southern League All-Star team.

Injuries

• None.

Who's Hot

1. CF Oscar Charleston .309/.382/.505 with 8 doubles, 3 homers, 22 RBI and 16 runs.
2. 1B Cap Anson .303/.384/.495 with 7 doubles, 4 homers, 14 RBI
3. Relievers Erik Bedard, Dustin Nippert, Mike McDougal and Dick McBride 1.50 combined ERA for the month.

Who's Not

1. RF Ichiro Suzuki .189/.200/.245

New Orleans Knights 52-41, 8 GB in West Division

July Record 16-9

Leaders

Avg - Ross Barnes .343
HRs - Sam Thompson 24
RBIs - Sam Thompson 82

Wins - Doc McJames 14
ERA - Doc McJames 1.99
Ks - Doc McJames 164

Top Performance

• RF Sam Thompson went 2-for-4 with a homer and 6 RBI in an 11-4 win over Orlando on July 10.

Awards

• SP Doc McJames, CL Greg Aquino, SS Ross Barnes and RF Sam Thompson were named to the Southern League All-Star team.
• RF Sam Thompson was named Southern League Player of the Week on July 27.
• RF Sam Thompson was named Southern League Batter of the Month for July
• SP Doc McJames was named Southern League Pitcher of the Month for July.

Injuries

• SS B.J. Upton was diagnosed with an intercostal strain on July 28, but has not been placed on the disabled list. He's day-to-day.

Who's Hot

1. RF Sam Thompson .310/.352/.680 with 6 doubles, 9 homers, 29 RBI and 18 runs
2. SS Ross Barnes .309/.477/.481 with 27 walks
3. SP Doc McJames 4-1, 1.74 ERA

Who's Not

1. CF Curtis Granderson .177/.261/.278
2. SP Rich Harden 1-2, 6.82 ERA

[EMSoccerCoach]

Pastime Baseball League Monthly
Vol. 1, Monday, August 1, 2009 (cont.)

Southern League Profiles

Orlando Orcas 44-52, 17.5 GB in East Division

July Record 8-17

Leaders

Avg - Sam Crawford .287
HRs - Sam Crawford, Ryan Howard, Ezra Sutton 15
RBIs - Ezra Sutton 67

Wins - Chuck Smith 12
ERA -Chuck Smith 3.62
Ks - Francisco Liriano 139

Top Performance

• SS Honus Wagner went 5-for-5 with a double, a run and 2 RBI in a 4-2 win at New Orleans on July 30.

Awards

• CL Takashi Saito, C Jim O'Rourke, 3B Ezra Sutton and RF Sam Crawford were named to the Southern League All-Star team.
• 1B Ryan Howard was named Southern League Player of the Week on July 20.

Injuries

• CF Pete Browning is day-to-day with a sprained thumb.
• P Chuck Smith is day-to-day with hand soreness.
• 2B Claude Ritchey has inflammation in his shoulder and is expected to miss another month.

Who's Hot

1. RF Sam Crawford .326/.380/.598 4 homers, 5 triples and 16 RBI
2. CL Takashi Saito 1-0, 4 SV, 0.00 ERA

Who's Not

1. 1B Ryan Howard .153/.209/.235 (despite winning a POW award)
2. CF Cy Seymour .171/.209/.244
3. MR Chien-Ming Wang 0-3, 9.28 ERA

San Antonio Sheriffs47-47, 6 GB in West Division

July Record 13-11

Leaders

Avg - Scott Podsednik .305
HRs - Jimmy Williams 11
RBIs - Jimmy Williams 56

Wins - Noodles Hahn 12
ERA - Noodles Hahn 2.46
Ks - Noodles Hahn 237

Top Performance

• RF Hugh Duffy hit two homers in a 10-9 loss against Las Vegas on July 2.

Awards

• SP Noodles Hahn and LF Scott Podsednik were named to the Southern League All-Star team

Injuries

• SP George Zettlein suffered a torn ligament in his ankle and could miss the rest of the season.

Who's Hot

1. LF Scott Podsednik .341/.432/.451 with 13 SB and 17 runs
2. SP Noodles Hahn 2.35 ERA in five starts
3. SP Ted Trent 2.95 ERA in six starts

Who's Not

1. C Yorvit Torrealba .173/.259/.240
2. MR Jason Marquis 12.00 ERA in 6 appearances

[EMSoccerCoach]

That wraps up the issue...up next, the Sept. 1 edition to set up the stretch run.

[EMSoccerCoach]

Pastime Baseball League Monthly
Vol. 2, Monday, Sept. 1, 2009

[EMSoccerCoach]

Pastime Baseball League Monthly
Vol. 2, Monday, Sept. 1, 2009 (cont.)

Northern League Statistics

[EMSoccerCoach]

Pastime Baseball League Monthly

Vol. 2, Monday, Sept. 1, 2009 (cont.)

Southern League Statistics

[Ankit]

Nice league concept... Where's Chase Utley?

[EMSoccerCoach]

Originally Posted by Ankit

Nice league concept... Where's Chase Utley?

Thanks! As for your question, Chase Utley was taken in the 12th round of the inaugural draft by the Orlando Orcas. He was on the reserve squad for most of the year, with Claude Ritchey earning the starting nod at 2B. But Ritchey got hurt at the end of July and Utley played for most of August. He's hit .244 with 2 homers and 11 RBI in 82 ABs. Not great numbers, but good enough to earn him platoon status with Ritchey the rest of the way. He may very well earn the starting nod next season.

[EMSoccerCoach]

Pastime Baseball League Monthly
Vol. 2, Monday, Sept. 1, 2009 (cont.)

Northern League Profiles

Charlotte Cougars 64-54, 5.5 GB in East Division

August Record 11-12

Leaders

Avg - Tommy Tucker .305
HRs - Paul Hines 21
RBIs - Paul Hines 92

Wins - Kid Nichols 16
ERA - Tim Keefe 3.34
Ks - Kid Nichols 176

Top Performance

• Tommy Tucker went 4-for-5 with a homer, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI in a 9-8 win over Sacramento on August 20.

Awards

• SS Bill Dahlen was named Northern League Player of the Week on August 3.

Injuries

• SP Matt Cain left an August 15 game with a shoulder strain, and is expected to be out until the last week of the season, if he returns at all.
• SP Ben Sheets is out with recurring back spasms. He is eligible to come off the DL at any time, but is expected to miss another month.

Who's Hot

1. CF Paul Hines .322, 5 HR, 22 RBI
2. MR Silver King 1-0, 3 SV, 2.25 ERA

Who's Not

1. SP Jack Harper 1-2, 6.86 ERA
2. 3B Mark Reynolds .146, 0 HR, 3 RBI

Chicago Hitmen 38-81, 42 GB in West Division

August Record: 7-16

Leaders:
Avg - Josh Hamilton .302
HRs - Adam Dunn 17
RBIs - Albert Pujols 53

Wins - George Bradley 10
ERA - Amos Rusie 3.22
Ks - Amos Rusie 187

Top Performance

• SP George Bradley threw a complete game 4-hit shutout, beating the New York Heroes 1-0 on August 19.

Awards

• None.

Injuries

• SS Troy Tulowitzski is out for the season with a torn muscle in his hip
• SP Pink Hawley has a torn rotator cuff and is out for the season. His return for next season is up in the air.

Who's Hot

1. 1B Albert Pujols .321, .642 SLG, 4 HRs
2. LF Adam Dunn .314, .576 SLG, 5 HRs
3. P Cy Young 1-0, 1.50 ERA

Who's Not

1. C Geovany Soto .178, 0 HR, 7 RBI, 28 Ks
   
2. 1B Mark Teixeira .191, 0 HRs, 6 RBI
3. RP Casey Fossum 8.79 ERA in 10 appearances
   

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[Ankit]

Originally Posted by EMSoccerCoach

Thanks! As for your question, Chase Utley was taken in the 12th round of the inaugural draft by the Orlando Orcas. He was on the reserve squad for most of the year, with Claude Ritchey earning the starting nod at 2B. But Ritchey got hurt at the end of July and Utley played for most of August. He's hit .244 with 2 homers and 11 RBI in 82 ABs. Not great numbers, but good enough to earn him platoon status with Ritchey the rest of the way. He may very well earn the starting nod next season.

Thanks for the update... Amazing how bad the Hitmen are.

[EMSoccerCoach]

Originally Posted by Ankit

Thanks for the update... Amazing how bad the Hitmen are.

I'm shocked by that. Even with importing from the first season of rookie qualifications, it's still odd that all these guys have underperformed. If there's a team that should be most improved next year, I'd look at Chicago. They should have the first pick in a draft class that includes Babe Ruth and Pete Alexander. Ruth will import as a hitter, based on 1918. Of course, anything can happen with the draft, particularly with guys who had great first years (see Noodles Hahn being drafted #1 in the inaugural draft). But I would suspect Ruth goes #1, and him, Pujols, Dunn, Hamilton and Teixiera in the same lineup should be incredibly potent pretty quickly. Rusie, Young and Santana should evolve into one of the top staffs in the league. If they don't rebound significantly I'll be stunned.