20th Century Tourney: Round #1/Group #9

[woody5254]

Here are the teams for Group #9:

Seed #	Year	Team	Wins	Losses	Division
1	1939	Yankees	106	45	AL East
2	1941	Dodgers	100	54	NL East
3	1908	Giants	98	56	NL West
4	1920	CHA	96	58	AL West
5	1977	Yankees	100	62	AL West
6	1906	Pirates	93	60	NL West
7	1985	Mets	98	64	NL East
8	1931	Sens	92	62	AL East
9	1999	Mets	97	66	AL East
10	1938	RedSox	88	61	NL East
11	1913	Sens	90	64	NL West
12	1926	Cards	89	65	AL West
13	1902	Browns	78	58	AL West
14	1976	Dodgers	92	70	NL West
15	1949	Tigers	87	67	NL East
16	1991	TOR	91	71	AL East
17	1971	Giants	90	72	AL East
18	1947	Tigers	85	69	NL East
19	1989	Padres	89	73	NL West
20	1957	Dodgers	84	70	AL West
21	1942	Browns	82	69	AL West
22	1967	Reds	87	75	NL West
23	1946	Cubs	82	71	NL East
24	1970	Giants	86	76	AL East
25	1915	Dodgers	80	72	AL East
26	1991	Rangers	85	77	NL East
27	1947	Indians	80	74	NL West
28	1905	Tigers	79	74	AL West
29	1980	Pirates	83	79	AL West
30	1994	Dodgers	58	56	NL West
31	1988	Astros	82	80	NL East
32	1958	Tigers	77	77	AL East

[Vris]

I'm suprised you're taking '94 teams, but they still did play so I guess you should be using them.

No one sticks out from this group. More Yankee teams, joy.

Sleeper pick: '47 Indians. Why? Why not!

[woody5254]

I used all the teams for the 20th century. Since I based my seedings on winning percentage, having shorter seasons didn't matter. I didn't want to exclude any years. Also the lack of a postseason meant nothing to this tourney, as WS winners are treated no differently then a team that finished .500. So basically I couldn't find a good reason to exclude any year.

[Vris]

No you're right. In my mind I just forget that '94 ever happened. I know what you are doing and that makes total sense. Just excuse me and my overworked brain.

[woody5254]

Believe me I like to forget about the '94 season

But if one those teams was the best team ever, we are gonna find out what we missed out on in '94

[Dagrims]

I predict the 1939 Yankees will wipe the floor with their division rivals. They had easily one of the most dominating seasons ever. If the 1977 Yankees, a strong 5th seed in this group, were in the same division they wouldn't finish within 10 games of the '39 squad.

[woody5254]

Dagrims, I agree. The '39 Yanks should roll into round 2. In my opinion most of the teams that could have possibly challenged them('08 NYG, '06 PIT, 85 NYM) all ended up in the NL, so I think it is pretty open for them. But then again I have pretty much been wrong everytime

[woody5254]

Key Players for group #9:

4.5-5.0 Star Catchers: Mike Piazza('94 LA, 99 NYM)

4.5-5.0 Star 1B: Jimmie Foxx('38 BOS), Willie McCovey('70 Giants)

4.5-5.0 Star 2B: Joe Gordon('39 NYY), Eddie Collins('20 CHA)

4.5-5.0 Star 3B: None

4.5-5.0 Star SS: Joe Cronin('31 WSH, '38 BOS)

4.5-5.0 Star OF: Charlie Keller('39 NYY), Joe DiMaggio('39 NYY), Darryl Strawberry('85 NYM), Bobby Bonds('70 SF), Vic Wertz('49 DET), Pete Reiser('41 BRO)

5.0 Star SP: Nolan Ryan('91 Tex, 88 HOU), Walter Johnson('13 WSH), Deacon Phillippe('06 PIT), Mike Scott('88 HOU), Ron Guidry('77 NYY), Christy Mathewson('08 NYG), Kevin Gross('94 LA), Red Ames('08 NYG)

Is Walter Johnson enough to get the '13 Senators into round #2. The 1988 Astros are a low seed, but with Ryan and Scott they have a shot. The 1939 Yankees are loaded on offense, will they pound their way to round #2?

The Answers are coming.

[woody5254]

Thru April:
Best Records: 1999 Mets(19-8), 1970 Giants(19-8), 1920 White Sox(19-8), 1908 Giants(19-8)

Biggest Surprise Team thus far: #26 Seed 1991 Rangers(18-9)

Biggest Dissapointment: #1 Seed 1939 Yankees(9-18)

HR Leader: Many Tied 6

BA Leader: Pete Reiser('41 BRK) .436

Wins Leader: Gary Nolan('67 Reds) 7

In a total shock the 1939 Yankees are in an absolute struggle to survive. They have endured two long losing streaks thus far. Their team ERA of 6.25 has to improve or they are in serious trouble.

[woody5254]

Thru May:
Best Records: 1999 Mets(40-15), 1970 Giants(36-19), 1908 White Sox(35-20)

Biggest Surprise Team thus far: #30 Seed 1994 Dodgers(29-26)

Biggest Dissapointment: #1 Seed 1939 Yankees(25-30)

HR Leader: Robin Ventura('99 NYM) 13

BA Leader: Pete Reiser('41 BRK) .436

Wins Leader: Juan Marichal('70 Giants) 11

A winning month has gotten the 1939 NYY back into the running, but they are still out of round #2 if it were to end today. In a shock the 1999 Mets are tearing up the league with their offense. They lead the group in homers and runs, and are third BA so far.

[woody5254]

Thru June:
Best Records: 1970 Giants(54-27), 1999 Mets(51-30), 1920 White Sox(49-32), 1926 Cards(48-33), 1908 Giants(48-33)

Biggest Surprise Team thus far: #30 Seed 1994 Dodgers(41-40)

Biggest Dissapointment: #7 Seed 1985 Mets(39-42)

HR Leader: Many Tied 15

BA Leader: Pete Reiser('41 BRK) .430

Wins Leader: Juan Marichal('70 Giants) 15

The 1939 Yankees(42-39) are alive and well. After starting the season 10-20, they have won 32 of 51 to break .500. Pete Resier is putting up a monster average thus far. His BA hasn't dipped below .400 since mid April.

[woody5254]

Thru July:
Best Records: 1970 Giants(67-39), 1920 White Sox(65-41), 1939 Yankees(62-44), 1941 Dodgers(61-45)

Biggest Surprise Team thus far: #31 Seed 1988 Astros(55-51)

Biggest Dissapointment: #5 Seed 1977 Yankees(52-54)

HR Leader: Willie McCovey('70 SF) 20

BA Leader: Pete Reiser('41 BRK) .421

Wins Leader: Juan Marichal('70 Giants) 19

What an incredible tournaround. From 10-20 to 62-44, the 1939 Yankees are now firmly in position to advance. Pete Reiser('41 BRK) is now up .062 in the NL batting race, the biggest margin I have seen at this point in a season thus far in the tourney.

[woody5254]

Thru August:
Best Records: 1970 Giants(85-47), 1939 Yankees(81-51), 1920 White Sox(80-52), 1941 Dodgers(79-53)

Biggest Surprise Team thus far: #30 Seed 1994 Dodgers(68-64)

Biggest Dissapointment: #5 Seed 1977 Yankees(64-68)

HR Leader: Mike Piazza('99 NYM) 24

BA Leader: Pete Reiser('41 BRK) .425

Wins Leader: Red Ruffing('39 NYY) 25

Red Ruffing is 17-1 in his last 18 starts.

[woody5254]

Final Standings for Group #9:

American League Standings 
 
East 
 
Team          W  L  PCT   GB   
NL,SFN,1970 100 62 .617    -   
AL,NYA,1939  96 66 .593  4.0 
NL,NYN,1999  91 71 .562  9.0 
AL,TOR,1991  90 72 .556 10.0  
AL,WS1,1931  87 75 .537 13.0  
AL,DET,1947  75 87 .463 25.0 
NL,BRO,1915  69 93 .426 31.0 
AL,DET,1958  65 97 .401 35.0 
 
West 
 
Team          W   L  PCT   GB  
AL,CHA,1920 101  61 .623    -  
NL,SLN,1926  91  71 .562 10.0 
AL,NYA,1977  82  80 .506 19.0  
AL,SLA,1942  82  80 .506 19.0  
NL,PIT,1980  71  91 .438 30.0  
NL,BRO,1957  69  93 .426 32.0  
AL,SLA,1902  65  97 .401 36.0  
AL,DET,1905  62 100 .383 39.0 
 
National League Standings 
 
East 
 
Team         W  L  PCT   GB  
NL,BRO,1941 94 68 .580    -   
AL,DET,1949 88 74 .543  6.0   
AL,TEX,1991 88 74 .543  6.0 
AL,BOS,1938 85 77 .525  9.0   
NL,HOU,1988 82 80 .506 12.0 
NL,NYN,1985 82 80 .506 12.0 
NL,CHN,1946 81 81 .500 13.0  
NL,SFN,1971 72 90 .444 22.0  
 
West 
 
Team         W  L  PCT   GB   
NL,LAN,1994 85 77 .525    -  
NL,PIT,1906 82 80 .506  3.0   
NL,SDN,1989 80 82 .494  5.0 
NL,NY1,1908 79 83 .488  6.0
AL,CLE,1947 75 87 .463 10.0
AL,WS1,1913 75 87 .463 10.0 
NL,LAN,1976 75 87 .463 10.0  
NL,CIN,1967 73 89 .451 12.0

The 1942 Browns eliminated the 1977 Yankees in a 1 game playoff.
Top Seed Eliminated: #3 1908 Giants
Highest Seed to Advance: #31 1988 Astros

[woody5254]

Group #9 Highlights:
Batting Champ: Charlie Keller('39 NYY) .417
HR Champ: Jimmie Foxx('38 BOS) 32
RBI Champ: Bill Dickey('39 NYY) 132
Runs Champ: Red Rolfe('39 NYY) & Jimmie Foxx('38 BOS) 136
SB Champ: Rickey Henderson('99 NYM) 56

ERA Champ: Bert Gallia('13 WASH) 2.27
Wins Champ: Red Ruffing('39 NYY) 28
Saves Champ: Don McMahon('70 SF) 38
K Champ: Nolan Ryan('91 TEX) 269

American League Outstanding Pitcher:
Red Ruffing (AL)!
He had a record of 28-11 with an ERA of 3.33 and 2 shutouts.
In 45 games started, he pitched 345.2 innings, fanning 89 and walking 112 batters.

American League Outstanding Batter:
Les Bell (NL)!
He batted .372 in 627 AB, with 16 homers and 119 RBI.

National League Outstanding Pitcher:
Lefty Grove (AL)!
He had a record of 26-12 with an ERA of 3.30 and 4 shutouts.
In 45 games started, he pitched 346.1 innings, fanning 122 and walking 106 batters.

National League Outstanding Batter:
Pete Reiser (NL)!
He batted .412 in 621 AB, with 8 homers and 92 RBI.

American League Platinum Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Ed Figueroa (AL)
Catcher: Roy Campanella (NL)
First Base: Jim Bottomley (NL)
Second Base: Joe Gordon (AL)
Third Base: Barry Mccormick (AL)
Shortstop: Joe Cronin (AL)
Leftfield: Heinie Manush (AL)
Centerfield: Hy Myers (NL)
Rightfield: Dave Parker (NL)

National League Platinum Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Claude Passeau (NL)
Catcher: Ivan Rodriguez (AL)
First Base: Chick Gandil (AL)
Second Base: Joe Gordon (AL)
Third Base: Stan Hack (NL)
Shortstop: Lou Boudreau (AL)
Leftfield: Henry Rodriguez (NL)
Centerfield: Johnny Groth (AL)
Rightfield: Doc Cramer (AL)

No Hitters: Bob Groom('13 WASH), Jose Guzman('91 TEX)

3 HR Games: Dolph Camilli('41 BRK)

[Vris]

Guess I was off with the '47 Indians.

[woody5254]

That happens, my sleepers never pan out either

But I keep trying.