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Welcome to the Season 17 of the USMLB.

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)

Saturday, August 15, 2009

#28 The Doctors have Finally Arrived



Portland Post Doctoral Fellows

The Portland Post Doctoral Fellows started near the bottom of the American League West during their first three seasons but pulled together a miracle playoff run during season four. The Post Doctoral Fellows have really seemed to turn the corner after two horrible seasons at the bottom of the division. Big expectations are now in order for the team after posting their second winning season last year.

The total percentage of wins for the Post Doctoral Fellows is .451 (512 victories and 622 losses). The most wins in a single season was 84 during season seven. The most losses in a season were 98 during season two and six.

Joshuam is entering his second season as the general manger of the franchise compiling a 84-78 record for a .519 winning percentage. Joshuam got the Post Doctoral Fellows to their second winning season last year and delivered the most wins in franchise history. The fans in Portland are really looking forward to the team fighting for a playoff spot this season.

Future Outlook: Better

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

All Portland Post Doctoral Fellows Team

Catcher: Eddie Bass (.278Ave, 25HR, 122RBI, 130R, .341OBP)
First Base: Santiago Mesa (.313Ave, 103HR, 319RBI, 274R, .530SLG)
Second Base: Pedro Sanchez (.279Ave, 74HR, 234RBI, 192R, .539SLG)
Third Base: Edgar Seguignol (.284Ave, 40HR, 190RBI, 201R, .435SLG)
Shortstop: Eli Guerrero (.278Ave, 42HR, 191RBI, 235R, .425SLG)
Left Field: Carmen Garcia (.314Ave, 167HR, 676RBI, 626R, .526SLG)
Center Field: Lewis Shouse (.274Ave, 99HR, 412RBI, 437R, .451SLG)
Right Field: Emmanuel Carrasco (.252Ave, 21HR, 145RBI, 247R, 106SB)
Designated Hitter: Adrian Duncan (.291Ave, 153HR, 478RBI, 415R, .533SLG)
Starting Pitcher: Eddie Serrano (4.49ERA, 44-42 Record, 694.2IP, 472SO, 1.46WHIP)
Reliever: Edgar Perez (5.34ERA, 11-14 Save Chances, 573SO, 1.51WHIP)


Career Records
Hitting:

At Bats: Carmen Garcia - 3729
Games Played: Carmen Garcia - 929
Runs: Carmen Garcia - 626
Hits: Carmen Garcia - 1171
Doubles: Carmen Garcia - 242
Triples: Carmen Garcia - 23
Homeruns: Carmen Garcia - 167
Runs Batted In: Carmen Garcia - 676
Walks: Carmen Garcia - 390
Stolen Bases: Irv Jensen - 111
Batting Average: Carmen Garcia - .314
On-Base Percentage: Carmen Garcia - .379
Slugging Percentage: Adrian Duncan - .533

Pitching:
Games: Edgar Perez - 210
Games Started: Eddie Serrano - 133
Complete Games: Rip Brown - 5
Shutouts: None
Wins: Edgar Perez - 48
Losses: Edgar Perez – 51
Saves: Louie Gibson - 64
Innings Pitched: Rip Brown – 787.3
Strikeouts: Edgar Perez - 573
WHIP: None Qualified
Earned Run Average: None Qualified


Single Season Records
Hitting:
At Bats: Santiago Mesa - 662 (season 6)
Runs: Irv Jensen - 128 (season 2)
Hits: Santiago Mesa - 215 (season 6)
Doubles: Irv Jensen - 49 (season 2)
Triples: Emmanuel Carrasco - 8 (season 3)/ Lewis Shouse - 8 (season 5)
Homeruns: Adrian Duncan - 53 (season 3)
Runs Batted In: Adrian Duncan - 151 (season 3)
Walks: Adrian Duncan - 90 (season 3)
Stolen Bases: Emmanuel Carrasco - 69 (season 3)
Batting Average: Carmen Garcia - .354 (season 6)
On-Base Percentage: Eric Cross - .430 (season 4)
Slugging Percentage: Carmen Garcia - .609 (season 6)

Pitching:
Games: Denny Pavano - 82 (season 2)
Games Started: Joaquin Diaz - 38 (season 4 & 5)
Complete Games: Rip Brown - 3 (season 2)
Shutouts: None
Wins: Eddie Serrano - 16 (season 4)
Losses: Rip Brown - 17 (season 2 & 4)
Saves: Louie Gibson - 38 (season 3)
Innings Pitched: Michael Dickey - 217.0 (season 7)
Strikeouts: Joaquin Diaz - 161 (season 5)
WHIP: Eddie Serrano - 1.21 (season 7)
Earned Run Average: Earl Malone - 3.47 (season 7)