The New England Baseball League

[Big Six]

Hi, everybody.

It's hard for me to believe I made my first posts on the OOTP dynasty forum almost eight years ago. Since then, I've tried several different dynasty ideas, but for one reason or another many of them never really grabbed my interest.

One of the formats that did keep me engaged for a period of time was the fictional league, based in a single state or region. I enjoyed my Keystone League, set in Pennsylvania, for quite some time before the transition from one version to another--I'm not sure which it was--caused something--I don't remember what that was, either--to not work quite the way I wanted it to.

I bought OOTP12 today, and I'm going to use it to create a new fictional league. I'm hoping it will be my magnum opus, as far as this type of dynasty story goes. I've tried several different things with fictional leagues, and this league will feature the ones I personally enjoy most.

The New England Baseball League is an eight-team league, with two divisions of four teams each. The league plays a 154-game regular season, with the division winners meeting in the New England Series.

The league's story begins in 1985, but I've adjusted the league's modifiers somewhat. We'll see how the adjustments turn out as the league plays itself out.

Here's the structure of the NEBL:

Eastern Division
Manchester (New Hampshire) Minutemen
Portland (Maine) Pilots
Providence (Rhode Island) Grays
Worcester (Massachusetts) Indians

Western Division
Bridgeport (Connecticut) Orators
Burlington (Vermont) Blue Sox
Hartford (Connecticut) Senators
Springfield (Massachusetts) Oaks

There are two developmental leagues that prepare players for the NEBL: the Patriot League and the Northern League. Each NEBL team has an affiliate in each of these leagues.

The league's initial draft is about to take place, and then we'll take a closer look at each of the eight teams.

I hope we'll all enjoy the New England League. I'd love to create a baseball universe that I find myself thinking about at odd moments during the day, and one that you'll log into the forums regularly to find out what's going on.

[bwburke94]

Nice setup. I already have a good explanation for why there's no Boston team, so you don't really need to explain that. What you do need to explain are the Manchester and Worcester team names, you need to think up a story for those.

Also, why East/West instead of North/South? A North/South setup (swapping Providence with Burlington) would make the divisions geographically closer.

[Big Six]

Originally Posted by bwburke94

Nice setup. I already have a good explanation for why there's no Boston team, so you don't really need to explain that. What you do need to explain are the Manchester and Worcester team names, you need to think up a story for those.

Also, why East/West instead of North/South? A North/South setup (swapping Providence with Burlington) would make the divisions geographically closer.

Thanks for the suggestion about the divisional alignment. I actually thought about that setup, too. It really does make more sense to do it your way. I've always thought there was a bigger difference between northern and southern New England, anyway.

I picked "Minutemen" for the Manchester team as a salute to New England's history. The team's owner, Mike Taylor, proudly traces his lineage to a local Revolutionary War hero, Ezekiel Taylor. Plus, I liked the alliteration (I tend to do that too often when I pick team names, if I'm not too careful).

Worcester owner/president Bob Jones allowed the team's fans to choose the name from a list of four finalists: Indians, Millers, Puritans, and Wildcats. The name honors the Wampanoags, the original residents of the Worcester area. (Plus, I found an Indian logo that I liked a lot).

[Big Six]

January 2, 1985

The New England Baseball League held its initial draft today, and each of the league's eight teams are now fully stocked with players. Let's meet some of the men who will undoubtedly make headlines during the NEBL's inaugural season, and who might go on to become the league's first legendary stars.

The teams are listed in their draft order. The draft lasted 75 rounds, and was run in a serpentine format.


BURLINGTON BLUE SOX
The Sox had the coveted first overall pick, and they chose LF Jorge Trevino, an exciting 22-year-old package of speed and power. Jorge is nothing special defensively and he'll swing at anything, but he's a playmaker who will put fans in the seats.

Other Players to Watch: RF Juan Rivera, C Frank Cooper, SP Jose Diaz, CL Johnny Crabtree.


BRIDGEPORT ORATORS
Drafting second overall, the Orators (named for legendary "Orator Jim" O'Rourke, a Bridgeport native) selected RHP Brian Aldridge. His four-pitch repertoire features a 98 MPH fastball. Aldridge is 29, an ace in his prime.

Other Players to Watch: LF Floyd Stone, 1B Mark O'Sullivan, SP Ezra Callahan, CL Bill Kelly.


SPRINGFIELD OAKS
The Oaks chose 3B Joe McLaughlin with the #3 overall pick. McLaughlin, 26, will be the face of the Springfield franchise, an extremely popular player with a booming bat.

Other Players to Watch: 2B Jose Rubio, RF Steve Mitchell, SP Donovan McKinney, SP Ken Wright.


MANCHESTER MINUTEMEN
Manchester used the fourth overall pick to select LF Gary Nelson. Gary, 25, generates a lot of power with his sweet stroke, and he'll hit for average, too.

Other Players to Watch: 1B Robert Baldwin, SP Kevin Cole, SP Jeff Allison, CL Manny Torres.


PORTLAND PILOTS
A Venezuelan of Italian heritage will make his way to Portland as the Pilots' first round selection. 3B Nicola Donatello is a complete offensive package, and he can pick it at the hot corner, too.

Other Players to Watch: 1B Danny Fitzpatrick, SP Sam McFadden, SP Mike Jones.


WORCESTER INDIANS
Stocky lefthander Ed O'Meagher, 30, was drafted seventh overall by Worcester. His out pitch is a wicked 12-to-6 curveball, and he's strong enough to pitch lots of innings without breaking down.

Other Players to Watch: LF Alberto Rodriguez, CF Alejandro Fernandez, RF Tony Forrest, SP Sam Sims.


PROVIDENCE GRAYS
The Grays took a slightly different strategy with the #7 overall pick. They took 2B Bobby Russell, a 20-year-old prospect with blinding speed, a magical glove, and the potential to hit at the top of the order.

Other Players to Watch: LF Hoyt Wright, SS Dennis Webb, RF Nicholas Hamilton, SP Bryce Murphy, SP Tom Cannon.


HARTFORD SENATORS
Hartford went for a brilliant prospect in the first round, too. Their selection was SS Chris Cherry, 20, who is slightly better offensively than Russell but isn't nearly as slick with the glove. A 100m race between Russell and Cherry would be worth watching.

Other Players to Watch: 2B Ed Wright, SP Mark Wells, SP Netro Susanti.

[Big Six]

Note: If you looked at this thread earlier, you might have noticed that the league used to be set in 2011, and now it's suddenly based in 1985. Plus, there are a lot of new players to take the place of the guys you read about earlier.

Your eyes didn't deceive you. I loaded the NEBL into Doc Brown's DeLorean and traveled back 26 years because I messed around too much with the league totals.

I created a league full of fence-busting sluggers that I really didn't care for much. I don't like a league with an ERA of 5.00 too much; it's just not my style.

Having learned my lesson, I experimented with different eras/settings until I found something I liked. Somehow, the game seems to like it better if you use 1985 settings in a game based in 1985, instead of trying to apply 1985-style settings and playing in 2011 instead.

Anyway, the NEBL is back up and running.

[Big Six]

April 1, 1985

Today is Opening Day!

Fans of all eight NEBL teams are ready to see their favorites take the field, but the anticipation might be greatest in Worcester. The Indians went 17-7 during spring training, best in the league. Springfield (14-10), Bridgeport (14-10), and Burlington (13-11) also posted winning records in exhibition play.

On the other hand, rooters in Portland (8-16), Manchester (9-15), Providence (10-14), and Hartford (11-13) are quick to point out that spring training games don't count in the standings and are hoping their teams turn things around now that the "real" season is about to begin.

Hartford RF Jason Walls was the hottest hitter during exhibition play, batting .390 with a .498 OBP. Bridgeport LF Floyd Stone hammered five home runs, while Worcester C Dan Bergeron slugged .600 and drove in 20 runs.

Brian Aldridge of Bridgeport looked good on the mound, winning three games and posting a 2.66 ERA. Worcester RHP Ignacio Mendoza opened a lot of eyes by striking out 35 men in 29.1 innings of work, all in relief.

Yesterday, a large brown envelope arrived at the NEBL's league offices. Inside were a set of charts and graphs containing predictions for the 1985 season. Their creator was Professor Asa B. Hill, a retired mathematician who taught for almost 40 years at the University of Wisconsin before retiring to Cape Cod. As Professor Hill explained in his cover letter, "My dear wife passed away three years ago, and my children and grandchildren live all over the country. I have my dog, fishing, and baseball."

According to Professor Hill's analysis, the Indians' spring success was no fluke. He predicts them to easily win the Northern Division with a 92-62 record. Hill believes the Grays will win a tight three-team race against the Oaks and Orators and capture the South with a 84-70 mark. Portland will score the most runs (740), while Worcester will allow the fewest (562).

Pilots 1B Danny Fitzpatrick will be the league's brightest hitting star (.367-30-111), while his teammate, RF Greg Tucker, will hit 38 homers to lead the league. Brian Aldridge, with a 19-10 record and a 2.47 ERA, will be the NEBL's most accomplished pitcher, while Worcester's Ed O'Meagher will strike out six times as many men as he walks (190:31).

When asked how he developed these predictions, Professor Hill, a trim man with sparkling eyes and a quick smile, shook his head. "I'm not going to tell you that. Especially not before we see how accurate I am."

I've made Professor Hill the source of the preseason predictions that I discovered when I looked at my league's spring training summary. I think the predictions are a cool feature, and I thought it would be fun to give their creator an identity.

[Big Six]

April 3, 1985

It's only the third day of the season, and the seeds of a bitter rivalry might have already been planted.

The Burlington Blue Sox were playing the Pilots in Portland. With one out in the top of the fourth, the Sox' RF Eugene Blackburn hit a home run against the Pilots' Mike Jones. The next batter was 1B Pedro Ortiz. Jones fired a strike past a swinging Ortiz, but the next pitch hit him. Ortiz, who had already tripled, dropped his bat and charged the mound, triggering a bench-clearing brawl.

"I don't know what he was thinking," said Jones. "If I had wanted to hit him, I would have done it with the first pitch."

Ortiz wasn't convinced. "It's as old as baseball. One guy hits a homer, the next guy goes down. Still, I'm not going to let him do that to me. Nobody intimidates Pedro Ortiz."

Jones and Ortiz were both handed five-game suspensions for their actions.

[Big Six]

April 9, 1985

When the Burlington Blue Sox made Jorge Trevino the first pick in the January dispersal draft, they expected to get a dynamic, productive player. They couldn't have assumed he'd provide one of baseball's most notable feats within the first two weeks of the season.

Trevino hit for the cycle in Burlington's wild 14-13 win over Providence tonight. He singled in the first inning, hit a three-run home run off Mal Harris in the second, tripled in the fifth, hit a two-run single in the sixth, grounded out in the eighth, struck out in the tenth and doubled in the 13th. He finished the night 5-7, with three runs scored and 5 RBI.

[Big Six]

May 1, 1985

NORTHERN       W   L   PCT  GB
Worcester     17  11  .607  --
Burlington    15  13  .536   2
Portland      13  15  .464   4
Manchester    10  18  .357   7

SOUTHERN       W   L   PCT  GB
Bridgeport    17  11  .607  --
Providence    14  14  .500   3
Springfield   13  15  .464   4
Hartford      13  15  .465   4

The Bridgeport Orators are off to a great start this season, powered by the explosive bat of 1B Mark O'Sullivan. The 26-year-old slugger owned the New England League during April, hitting .395/.432/.851 with 14 home runs and 40 RBI. O'Sullivan has as many homers as the entire Hartford team. Not surprisingly, Mark was named the league's Batter of the Month.

The Northern Division leaders, the Worcester Indians, boasted the league's top pitching staff during April. Ace Ed O'Meagher earned Pitcher of the Month honors with a 5-0 record and a 1.53 ERA.

Other stars for the month included Burlington's Jorge Trevino (.368-9-23), Bridgeport's Jeremy Payne (.407), Providence's Marvin Fullerton (5-0, 3.15).

[Big Six]

May 17, 1985

Portland 1B Danny Fitzpatrick, whom Asa B. Hill predicted would be the NEBL's most productive hitter this year, will probably fall well short of the professor's projections.

Fitzpatrick learned today that his hand is broken, and that he'll be out of the lineup for two months. He injured it in the Pilots' May 14 game against Worcester. Fitzpatrick was hitting .308 when he went down, with 2 HR and 14 RBI.

He joins pitcher Mike Jones on the Pilots' DL. Jones, who gained notoriety last month for hitting Burlington's Pedro Ortiz with a pitch and triggering a brawl, was diagnosed last week with elbow ligament damage and will miss the remainder of the '85 season.

[Big Six]

June 1, 1985

NORTHERN       W   L   PCT  GB
Worcester     32  25  .561  --
Burlington    30  27  .526   2
Portland      29  28  .464   3
Manchester    25  32  .439   7

SOUTHERN       W   L   PCT  GB
Bridgeport    35  22  .614  --
Providence    30  27  .526   5
Springfield   25  32  .439  10
Hartford      22  35  .386  13

The Bridgeport Orators are currently riding high with the New England League's best record, but things might take a turn for the worse when the team's medical staff finishes evaluating the health of two key players.

Ace RHP Brian Aldridge left a game against Worcester last night in the eighth inning. The night before, 2B Jeremy Payne was hit by a pitch from the Indians' Dallas Dundee and couldn't continue playing. Both Aldridge (6-3, 2.67, 69 K) and Payne (.346-3-22, .419 OBP) are off to great starts, and the Orators can't afford to lose them for long.

Meanwhile, Bridgeport slugger Mark O'Sullivan keeps mashing. He currently has 24 home runs--11 more than his closest competitor for the home run title, and he's knocked in 63 runs in 56 games. No other New England Leaguer has more than 39 RBI.

Burlington's Jose Diaz won the league Pitcher of the Month award for May. The 31-year-old righthander's record was 4-3, but he lowered his league-best ERA to1.44.

2B Alfredo Soto of Portland won the Batter of the Month prize. He hit .426 in May, and he's currently two points behind Blue Sox star Jorge Trevino in the batting race, .349 to .347. Trevino's 13 homers lead all players not named Mark O'Sullivan.

Worcester RHP Dallas Dundee stands only 5'8" and doesn't throw hard, but he's been very effective so far this season. Dundee's eight wins are tops in the league.

June is shaping up to be an exciting month in the New England League. The All-Star Game will be played on June 19, and the league's first amateur draft will take place on the 15th. Among the players in the draft pool is a pitcher who, in the words of one scout, "is as close to a sure thing as I've ever seen."

[Big Six]

June 14, 1985

Showing up late for work can be costly. Springfield's young shortstop, Albert Fisher, was fined after getting to the ballpark 30 minutes late.

"I got stuck in traffic!" screamed Fisher as he ran down the hallway to talk to manager Ángel Reyes about the situation.

"It's unacceptable," said Reyes. "He should know better and should take responsibility for his actions. Even though this appeared to be an honest mistake, he should take traffic into account. Leave 30 minutes earlier next time!"

Fisher, 22, is hitting .178 in part-time duty for Springfield. He was called up from the Oaks' upper-level minor league affiliate in Pittsfield, where he was hitting .302.

Bridgeport's Brian Aldridge breathed a sigh of relief when he learned his strained oblique muscle would keep him off the mound for only two weeks. Aldridge is expected to start tomorrow against Springfield.

Aldridge's teammate Jeremy Payne wasn't so lucky. His injury, diagnosed as a broken thumb, is expected to take another two weeks or so to heal completely.

[Papi]

I know it's early, but any plans to expand into New Hampshire? I have been playing a league now for about a year that is based in NH, Maine and Northern Mass. I picked one team, played each game and I am almost 8 full seasons in.

I am enjoying your take on baseball in the Northeast so far!

[Big Six]

Originally Posted by Papi

I know it's early, but any plans to expand into New Hampshire? I have been playing a league now for about a year that is based in NH, Maine and Northern Mass. I picked one team, played each game and I am almost 8 full seasons in.

I am enjoying your take on baseball in the Northeast so far!

Hey Papi,

I've got a team in New Hampshire already. I think there are Manchesters in at least four New England states, but the Minutemen call Manchester, New Hampshire their home.

I've never had the patience to play that many games with one team. I admire anyone who can.

Thanks for your comment. I hope you'll keep following the story.

[Big Six]

June 15, 1985

The New England League held its first amateur draft today. Eighty high school and college players were selected, and their dreams of professional baseball stardom are one step closer to becoming reality.

The New England League also announced the creation of the Cape Cod League, a Short Season A circuit that will help prepare young players, like many of these draftees, for future careers as big leaguers. (I'm "borrowing" eight of the "real" Cape League teams to use in my universe, but this time, the Cape Leaguers will be rookie pros.)

Let's meet the eight players who were selected in today's first round...including one who will become a New England Leaguer very, very soon.


MANCHESTER MINUTEMEN: RHP Paul Lott

The Minutemen didn’t hesitate an instant before making this 21-year-old righthander the first overall pick in the draft. As a collegian, he went 6-1 with a 1.15 ERA, striking out 113 batters while walking only 17 in 78 innings of work.

Lott throws a hard, sinking fastball that touches 96 MPH, along with a changeup and a sinker. He keeps the ball low in the strike zone, generating tons of ground balls. Paul is a highly intelligent pitcher who enjoys the mental aspects of the game. There are questions about whether or not he will develop the stamina to be a true ace, but he has a sturdy frame and should develop more strength.

Lott will report immediately to Manchester, and he’ll make his New England League debut tonight against Portland.


HARTFORD SENATORS: RHP Artie Turner

Turner, 18, is big (6’3”, 220 pounds) and “country strong,” with a powerful overhand delivery. He throws a low-90s fastball, a cutter, and a changeup, which still needs a lot of work. He dominated high school competition, posting a 7-2 record, a 1.19 ERA, and 128 strikeouts in 91 innings.

Like most high school pitchers, Artie needs to improve his control and refine his pitches, especially his breaking stuff. He will begin his career with Wareham (SSA).


SPRINGFIELD OAKS: C Taylor Murray

Murray was a three-sport athlete in high school, earning scholarship offers from almost 20 colleges who desired his services as a swift, powerful tailback. He chose baseball, much to the Oaks’ delight. Taylor projects as a high-average hitter with average power. He has outstanding speed for a catcher, and is a smart, aggressive baserunner. He should be adequate defensively, but his bat will make him special.

He will refine his talents with the Oaks’ short season affiliate at Cotuit.


PROVIDENCE GRAYS: RF Donald Bell

Bell, like Murray, was a highly regarded prep athlete who passed on a college basketball career to play professional baseball. He’s tall and wiry—6’3”, 175 pounds—but his swing is quick and powerful. He could hit 30 homers a year when he reaches his prime. Donald is also an outstanding fielder, with great range and sure hands. His arm might be better suited for center field.

Donald has been assigned to Orleans of the Cape Cod League.


PORTLAND PILOTS: 1B Bernard Clark

Clark, 18, might have been drafted earlier had there not been some questions about his work ethic. His physical tools are undeniable; he combines plus-plus power with impressive speed and athleticism. Bernard bashed 11 home runs as a high school senior, and stole 19 bases in 21 attempts.

The Pilots are gambling that Clark will mature and learn to make the most of his talents. They will assign him to SS A Orleans to begin his pro career.


BRIDGEPORT ORATORS: LF Wilton Schultz

Schultz, a 21-year-old collegian, doesn’t have the huge upside one would like to see in a #6 overall pick. He projects as a .280 hitter with average power, and he should be a good defensive outfielder with sure hands and plus range. Wilton’s best tool is his throwing arm, which would be among the best in the NEBL from Day One.

The fans in Waterbury (Class A) will get the first look at him, since that’s where the Orators have assigned him.


WORCESTER INDIANS: SS Edgardo Gonzalez

This 18-year-old California product won’t ever be expected to put up big offensive numbers. He might struggle to hit .260 in the New England League, with a decent number of extra base hits. Gonzalez has good speed and baserunning instincts. However, he is the most talented infielder in this year’s draft class, with sure hands, good range, and a powerful, accurate arm.

Edgardo will report to Falmouth (SS-A), and the Indians will take their time with him.


BURLINGTON BLUE SOX: CF Charlie Butler

Like several other athletes in this draft class, Charlie played other sports in high school; he was an All-State quarterback, point guard, and outfielder in Rhode Island. The Blue Sox were very pleased to see him available when they made their first round pick, and they believe he could develop into a consistent .320 hitter with power. He needs work on his defense, but his arm is good enough for right field if he can’t stay in center. What's more, Charlie has the intangible qualities that make a player a leader.

The Burlington brass is challenging Charlie with an assignment to Class AA Montpelier.

[Papi]

Originally Posted by Big Six

Hey Papi,

I've got a team in New Hampshire already. I think there are Manchesters in at least four New England states, but the Minutemen call Manchester, New Hampshire their home.

I've never had the patience to play that many games with one team. I admire anyone who can.

Thanks for your comment. I hope you'll keep following the story.

Excellent! They will be my team then! Go Minutemen!

[Big Six]

Originally Posted by Papi

Excellent! They will be my team then! Go Minutemen!

Cool...the New England League's first official fan. I'll make sure to feature th Minutemen from time to time so you can keep up with your team.

It looks like they drafted a future ace in Paul Lott. His scouting report is filled with phrases like "should win a few awards...has all the tools to be a superstar...plus-plus stuff...positively filthy movement." Paul is very intelligent and has a great work ethic, so it looks like he's the complete package.

In my experience, it's rare for a draftee to report straight to the big leagues. It will be fun to see how Lott's season--and his forthcoming career--play out.

[PhillieFever]

Fantastical as usual Big Six, I'll be following.

[Big Six]

Originally Posted by PhillieFever

Fantastical as usual Big Six, I'll be following.

Thanks, PhillieFever. I'm having a lot of fun with this league. It's been a while since I've looked forward to bustin' out OOTP this much.

[Big Six]

June 17, 1985

The rosters for the first annual New England League All-Star Game have been announced.

Here's the roster for the Northern Division All-Stars:

SP Kevin Cole (MAN) - 7-5, 2.70 ERA
SP José Díaz (BUR) - 7-5, 1.67 ERA
SP Dallas Dundee (WOR) - 9-5, 2.77 ERA
SP Brendon Ellis (BUR) - 8-3, 2.49 ERA
SP Aaron McFarland (POR) - 6-3, 3.25 ERA
SP Ed O'Meagher (WOR) - 8-3, 2.41 ERA
SP Sam Sims (WOR) - 6-5, 2.48 ERA
MR Dave Horton (WOR) - 4-2, 8 SV, 3.72 ERA
MR Edgar Mejía (WOR) - 3-1, 1.78 ERA
MR Kent Owen (POR) - 3-0, 1 SV, 0.83 ERA
CL Manny Torres (MAN) - 2-1, 11 SV, 0.00 ERA
CL Jason Weaver (POR) - 3-1, 10 SV, 1.01 ERA
C Dan Bergeron (WOR) - .273/.290/.434, 10 HR, 32 RBI
C Frank Cooper (BUR) - .210/.275/.359, 8 HR, 33 RBI
1B Hilbert Hayrikian (MAN) - .272/.319/.484, 11 HR, 41 RBI
2B Alfredo Soto (POR) - .346/.414/.416, 0 HR, 23 RBI
2B Robert Baldwin (MAN) - .297/.367/.402, 6 HR, 33 RBI
2B Joe Nelson (BUR) - .310/.366/.401, 1 HR, 27 RBI
3B Alfredo Vázquez (MAN) - .304/.367/.449, 5 HR, 40 RBI
3B Ron Curtis (WOR) - .268/.327/.445, 11 HR, 40 RBI
3B Nicolá Donatello (POR) - .262/.361/.395, 8 HR, 33 RBI
SS Bob O'Mullens (POR) - .296/.383/.388, 4 HR, 23 RBI
LF Greg Tucker (POR) - .272/.349/.520, 16 HR, 48 RBI
LF Jorge Trevino (BUR) - .338/.393/.658, 17 HR, 47 RBI
LF Gary Nelson (MAN) - .305/.402/.469, 9 HR, 37 RBI
CF Al Moore (BUR) - .273/.356/.433, 8 HR, 32 RBI
RF Tony Forrest (WOR) - .298/.371/.439, 4 HR, 41 RBI
RF Eugene Blackburn (BUR) - .267/.353/.524, 13 HR, 48 RBI


And here are the Southern Division All-Stars:

SP Brian Aldridge (BRI) - 7-3, 2.53 ERA
SP Ezra Callahan (BRI) - 5-7, 3.35 ERA
SP Tom Cannon (PRO) - 6-2, 2.35 ERA
SP Adrian Elmore(HAR) - 4-3, 3.31 ERA
SP Billy Harrington (BRI) - 6-0, 3.05 ERA
SP Mal Harris (PRO) - 4-7, 2.67 ERA
SP Donovan MacKinney (SPR) - 7-7, 3.58 ERA
SP Bryce Murphy (PRO) - 5-7, 3.00 ERA
SP José Rodríguez (HAR) - 8-3, 2.32 ERA
MR Tim Boyer (PRO) - 1-4, 4 SV, 0.86 ERA
MR Victor Murphy (BRI) - 3-2, 2 SV, 2.52 ERA
CL Leroy Fuller (SPR) - 2-1, 14 SV, 2.70 ERA
C Ralph McGinnity (HAR) - .273/.341/.395, 4 HR, 25 RBI
C Jim Swanson (BRI) - .222/.308/.317, 2 HR, 26 RBI
1B Mark O'Sullivan (BRI) - .329/.380/.696, 28 HR, 75 RBI
1B Ed Wright (HAR) - .303/.384/.408, 0 HR, 26 RBI
2B José Rúbio (SPR) - .345/.452/.462, 0 HR, 12 RBI
3B Joe McLaughlin (SPR) - .236/.310/.403, 11 HR, 47 RBI
3B Alan Massey (HAR) - .240/.313/.484, 13 HR, 48 RBI
3B Joe Blue (BRI) - .223/.301/.373, 9 HR, 34 RBI
SS Keith Lott (SPR) - .270/.388/.335, 1 HR, 18 RBI
SS Dennis Webb (PRO) - .248/.330/.323, 4 HR, 26 RBI
LF Terry Cantrell (HAR) - .278/.323/.468, 7 HR, 28 RBI
LF Hoyt Wright (PRO) - .306/.445/.545, 12 HR, 39 RBI
LF Floyd Stone (BRI) - .296/.421/.396, 6 HR, 29 RBI
CF Tomás Soto (BRI) - .296/.363/.476, 10 HR, 35 RBI
RF Nicholas Hamilton(PRO) - .287/.347/.448, 8 HR, 29 RBI
RF Abraham Lawson (SPR) - .287/.343/.467, 7 HR, 30 RBI

The game will be played on June 19 in Burlington, Vermont.