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Welcome to the Season 17 of the USMLB.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

#27 Waiting for the crop to Grow



Scranton Beet Farmer's

The Beet Farmer’s is the second team never to have posted a winning record in the league but one of the most amazing things about that run is that the ream has never had a 100 loss season. Also the Beet Farmer’s have only finished in the bottom of the division once. This team has really just been a below average team every season so far.

The total percentage of wins for the Beet Farmer’s is .445 (505 victories and 629 losses). The most wins in a single season was 79 during season six. The most losses in a season being 97 during season seven.

Aa12on is entering his sixth season as the general manger of the franchise compiling a 354-456 record for a .437 winning percentage. Aa12on has done a good job of finding offense talent but has really struggled to find the pitchers to give the team a chance at a winning record. The team has a 5.55 team ERA since he’s taken over the team but has scored more then five runs a game during that same time.

Future Outlook: Neutral

Playoff Appearance: None
Division Championship: None
World Series Victory: None
All-Stars: 5
Awards: 1 ROY/ 1 Silver Slugger/ 5 Gold Gloves

All Scranton Beet Farmer's Team

Catcher: Elvis Zentmeyer (.253Ave, 45HR, 165RBI, 132R, .423SLG)
First Base: Adam Thomas (.322Ave, 86HR, 316RBI, 301R, .525SLG)
Second Base: Dwight Hennessey (.275Ave, 134HR, 433RBI, 388R, .489SLG)
Third Base: Angel James (.306Ave, 103HR, 367RBI, 291R, .524SLG)
Shortstop: Eddie Erstad (.281Ave, 28HR, 305RBI, 353R, .342OBP)
Left Field: Matthew Small (.298Ave, 28HR, 129RBI, 136R, .457SLG)
Center Field: Javy Espada (.294Ave, 23HR, 123RBI, 129R, .433SLG)
Right Field: Phil Shigetoshi (.292Ave, 111HR, 466RBI, 555R, 161SB)
Designated Hitter: Dean Clark (.300Ave, 85HR, 383RBI, 328R, .475SLG)
Starting Pitcher: Steve McIntyre (4.66ERA, 61-49 Record, 1004.5IP, 770SO, 1.40WHIP)
Reliever: Che Jiang (4.08ERA, 73-80 Save Chances, 97SO, 133G, 1.38WHIP)


Career Records
Hitting:

At Bats: Phil Shigetoshi - 3285
Games Played: Eddie Erstad - 927
Runs: Phil Shigetoshi - 555
Hits: Phil Shigetoshi - 960
Doubles: Phil Shigetoshi - 183
Triples: Phil Shigetoshi - 21
Homeruns: Dwight Hennessey - 134
Runs Batted In: Phil Shigetoshi - 466
Walks: Marc Rivera - 486
Stolen Bases: Walter Hatcher - 185
Batting Average: Phil Shigetoshi - .292
On-Base Percentage: Marc Rivera - .409
Slugging Percentage: Dwight Hennessey - .489

Pitching:
Games: Geronimo Lima - 214
Games Started: Steve McIntyre - 147
Complete Games: Carter Wise - 7
Shutouts: Carter Wise - 2
Wins: Steve McIntyre – 61
Losses: Steve McIntyre - 49
Saves: Che Jiang - 73
Innings Pitched: Steve McIntyre – 1004.5
Strikeouts: Steve McIntyre - 770
WHIP: Steve McIntyre – 1.40
Earned Run Average: Steve McIntyre – 4.66


Single Season Records
Hitting:

At Bats: Phil Shigetoshi - 673 (season 3)
Runs: Phil Shigetoshi - 124 (season 3)
Hits: Phil Shigetoshi - 222 (season 3)
Doubles: Phil Shigetoshi - 41 (season 3)
Triples: Phil Shigetoshi - 8 (season 3)
Homeruns: Edgard Maradona - 47 (season 6)
Runs Batted In: Vicente Domingo - 143 (season 4)
Walks: Adam Thomas - 115 (season 6)
Stolen Bases: Walter Hatcher - 82 (season 3)
Batting Average: Angel James - .346 (season 3)
On-Base Percentage: Adam Thomas - .439 (season 5)
Slugging Percentage: Angel James - .586 (season 3)

Pitching:
Games: Sammy Beltran - 77 (season 4)
Games Started: Alex Vizquel - 37 (season 3)/ Carter Wise - 37 (season 3)
Complete Games: Carter Wise - 3 (season 1)/ Vic Stewart - 3 (season 5)
Shutouts: J.J. Petrick - 1 (season 1)/ Carter Wise - 1 (season 2&4)
Wins: Steve McIntyre - 14 (season 4)
Losses: Vic Stewart - 17 (season 5)
Saves: Che Jiang - 34 (season 4&5)
Innings Pitched: Carter Wise - 228.3 (season 2)
Strikeouts: Carter Wise - 169 (season 2)
WHIP: Carter Wise - 1.31 (season 2)
Earned Run Average: Carter Wise - 3.98 (season 2)

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

#25 Can Tampa final get over the Hill



Tampa Bay SSC OverTheHillGang

The SSC OverTheHillGang has really fallen on hard times the last three seasons, especially after four years of not posting a losing season. Season four was a highlight for the team when they didn’t just become a wildcard team but they also made it to the National League Championship game. The fans in Tampa really only have one thought about the team - when will the team repeat the success they had during their first four seasons in the league?

The total percentage of wins for the SSC OverTheHillGang is .462 (524 victories and 610 losses). The most wins in a single season were 91 during season four (their only year to make the playoffs). The most losses in a season were 106 during season seven.

Gatorbum is entering his seventh season as the general manger of the franchise compiling a 467-505 record for a .480 winning percentage. Gatorbum was fired from the team after season 5 but was quickly rehired in season seven after the team posted their first one hundred loss season. Gatorbum has his work cut out for him in rebuilding this once proud franchise.

Future Outlook: Neutral

Playoff Appearance: 1
Division Championship: None
World Series Victory: None
All-Stars: 7
Awards: 1 MVP/ 3 Silver Sluggers/ 4 Gold Gloves

All Tampa Bay SSC OverTheHillGang Team

Catcher: Edwin Randall (.280Ave, 75HR, 330RBI, 308R, .428SLG)
First Base: Darby Thomas (.288Ave, 254HR, 791RBI, 603R, .561SLG)
Second Base: Roberto Gonzalez (.273Ave, 148HR, 464RBI, 401R, .481SLG)
Third Base: Rico Rosado (.286Ave, 95HR, 345RBI, 274R, .506SLG)
Shortstop: Bryan Poole (.248Ave, 33HR, 256RBI, 274R, 13SB)
Left Field: Tony Roberts (.266Ave, 13HR, 139RBI, 310R, 83SB)
Center Field: Lyle Dunham (.300Ave, 4HR, 40RBI, 155R, 101SB)
Right Field: Andy Diaz (.292Ave, 143HR, 475RBI, 529R, .501SLG)
Starting Pitcher: Wilt McGee (3.98ERA, 78-48 Record, 1134IP, 868SO, 1.31WHIP)
Reliever: Albert Jose (3.93ERA, 6-6 Save Chances, 578SO, 1.27WHIP)


Career Records
Hitting:
At Bats: Darby Thomas - 3627
Games Played: Darby Thomas - 1047
Runs: Frank Jacobsen - 642
Hits: Darby Thomas - 1046
Doubles: Frank Jacobsen - 181
Triples: Frank Jacobsen - 41
Homeruns: Darby Thomas - 254
Runs Batted In: Darby Thomas - 791
Walks: Darby Thomas - 386
Stolen Bases: Frank Jacobsen - 156
Batting Average: Frank Jacobsen - .322
On-Base Percentage: Frank Jacobsen - .396
Slugging Percentage: Frank Jacobsen - .581

Pitching:
Games: Tom Moss - 389
Games Started: Wilt McGee - 171
Complete Games: Wilt McGee – 7/ Jason Burns - 7
Shutouts: Jason Burns - 2
Wins: Wilt McGee – 78
Losses: Wilt McGee - 48
Saves: Tom Moss - 108
Innings Pitched: Wilt McGee – 1134.0
Strikeouts: Wilt McGee - 868
WHIP: Wilt McGee – 1.31
Earned Run Average: Jason Burns – 3.92


Single Season Records
Hitting:

At Bats: Tony Roberts - 686 (season 1)
Runs: Frank Jacobsen - 133 (season 3)
Hits: Tony Roberts - 213 (season 1)
Doubles: Andy Diaz 44 (season 6)
Triples: Frank Jacobsen - 12 (season 2)
Homeruns: Frank Jacobsen - 45 (season 3)
Runs Batted In: Frank Jacobsen - 133 (season 3)
Walks: Edwin Randall - 90 (season 5)
Stolen Bases: Lyle Dunham - 85 (season 6)
Batting Average: Frank Jacobsen - .369 (season 2)
On-Base Percentage: Frank Jacobsen - .445 (season 2)
Slugging Percentage: Frank Jacobsen - .684 (season 3)

Pitching:
Games: Tom Moss - 88 (season 3)
Games Started: Wilt McGee - 34 (season 3)
Complete Games: Jason Burns - 5 (season 2)
Shutouts: Three tied at 1
Wins: Tony Hernandez - 17 (season 3)
Losses: Harry Martinez - 17 (season 6)
Saves: Jermaine Curtis - 38 (season 1)
Innings Pitched: Wilt McGee - 233 (season 3)
Strikeouts: Wilt McGee - 185 (season 3)
WHIP: Albert Jose - 1.13 (season 3)
Earned Run Average: Jason Burns - 3.15 (season 2)

Monday, August 17, 2009

#26 The Family is taking Over



Tucson Mafia

The Mafia really struggled during their first four seasons, never seeing a winning season. That quickly changed with the completion of two winning seasons in the last three years. The team saw their first playoff appearance after winning the American League West and was quickly dispensed from the playoffs; but they have the talent to be at the top of the American League West for some time to come.

The total percentage of wins for the Mafia is .473 (536 victories and 598 losses). The most wins in a single season were 87 during seasons five and seven. The most losses in a season were 93 during season two.

Musketeer22 is entering his second season as the general manger of the franchise compiling an 87-75 record for a .537 winning percentage. Mustketeer22 took a team that had only one winning season and zero playoff appearances to a division championship and their first playoff appearance. A quick move to Tucson has the offensive jumping for joy and the fans excited to see a championship caliber team arrive in their city.

Future Outlook: Future contender

Playoff Appearance: 1
Division Championship: 1
World Series Victory: None
All-Stars: 6
Awards: 2 Silver Sluggers/ 4 Gold Gloves

All Tucson Mafia Team

Catcher: Vance Turner (.280Ave, 33HR, 225RBI, 217R, .351OBP)
First Base: Tony Alvarez (.268Ave, 40HR, 88RBI, 87R, .566SLG)
Second Base: Butch Halter (.301Ave, 166HR, 605RBI, 507R, .520SLG)
Third Base: Dave Roberts (.284Ave, 74HR, 311RBI, 252R, .464SLG)
Shortstop: Willie Garces (.274Ave, 19HR, 240RBI, 357R, 206SB)
Left Field: Esteban Juarez (.273Ave, 80HR, 293RBI, 278R, .493SLG)
Center Field: Bill Good (.307Ave, 25HR, 102RBI, 114R, .479SLG)
Right Field: Erubiel Sanchez (.287Ave, 112HR, 386RBI, 345R, .483SLG)
Designated Hitter: Kenneth Bryant (.265Ave, 146HR, 379RBI, 344R, .541SLG)
Starting Pitcher: Esteban Fernandez (4.73ERA, 56-73 Record, 1102.6IP, 875SO, 1.43WHIP)
Reliever: Jeff Schourek (4.17ERA, 4-6 Save Chances, 374SO, 1.31WHIP)


Career Records
Hitting:
At Bats: Butch Halter - 3131
Games Played: Butch Halter - 836
Runs: Butch Halter - 507
Hits: Butch Halter - 954
Doubles: Butch Halter - 177
Triples: Willie Garces - 20
Homeruns: Butch Halter - 166
Runs Batted In: Butch Halter - 605
Walks: Butch Halter - 361
Stolen Bases: Michael Long - 366
Batting Average: Butch Halter - .301
On-Base Percentage: Butch Halter - .378
Slugging Percentage: Butch Halter - .520

Pitching:
Games: Victor Sojo - 246
Games Started: Esteban Fernandez - 181
Complete Games: Esteban Fernandez - 9
Shutouts: Esteban Fernandez - 1
Wins: Esteban Fernandez – 56/ Victor Sojo - 56
Losses: Esteban Fernandez - 73
Saves: Christopher Newhan - 61
Innings Pitched: Esteban Fernandez – 1102.6
Strikeouts: Esteban Fernandez - 875
WHIP: Esteban Fernandez – 1.43
Earned Run Average: Esteban Fernandez – 4.73


Single Season Records
Hitting:

At Bats: Willie Garces - 674 (season 1)
Runs: Manny Hasegawa - 132 (season 5)
Hits: Nick Ball - 186 (season 7)
Doubles: Donn Bergman - 44 (season 3)
Triples: Willie Garces - 8 (season 3)
Homeruns: Kenneth Bryant - 53 (season 4)
Runs Batted In: Cy Ryan - 126 (season 1)
Walks: Erubiel Sanchez - 91 (season 4)/ Denny Coffie - 91 (season 7)
Stolen Bases: Michael Long - 143 (season 3)
Batting Average: Bill Good - .318 (season 1)
On-Base Percentage: Kenneth Bryant - .412 (season 4)
Slugging Percentage: Kenneth Bryant - .654 (season 4)

Pitching:
Games: Clinton Gibbons - 81 (season 1)
Games Started: Samuel West - 34 (season 1)/ Vic Sanchez - 34 (season 2)
Complete Games: Esteban Fernandez - 3 (season 3&5)
Shutouts: Esteban Fernandez - 1 (season 3)
Wins: Samuel West - 15 (season 1)
Losses: Esteban Fernandez - 15 (season 2)
Saves: Lonnie Rizzo - 34 (season 1)
Innings Pitched: Samuel West - 212.3 (season 1)
Strikeouts: Del Lee - 177 (season 7)
WHIP: Esteban Fernandez - 1.19 (season 5)
Earned Run Average: Esteban Fernandez - 3.45 (season 5)