The United Baseball Association (OOTP11)

[JetsIn06]

1912 Presidents Cup Series Preview: Chicago Orphans


CHICAGO, IL. October 6, 1912 - Unlike their Buffalo counterpart, Chicago had plenty of competition in the United League pennant chase. First, it was St. Paul. A May article covered a series between the Saints and the Orphans calling it a very important match-up. St. Paul lost that series and was never the same after it, eventually finishing 70-84. Cleveland and Philadelphia were still in it by July, but Philadelphia went 30-41 after the All-Star break and quickly fell out of it.

By September, Cleveland was just 3 1/2 games out. Amazingly, they won their first nine games of September, bringing them within one game. But the lost five of their next eight, and would then face off against Chicago in a three-game series. They were swept, essentially putting an end to their chances.

Chicago is extremely well balanced, with their only real weakness being the running game. The Orphans ranked 2nd in batting average (.294), 1st in on-base percentage (.365), 1st in runs scored (748), 1st in walks (584), and tied for 1st in least amount of strikeouts (173).

The team had one big hole in the first half of the season, and that was at third-base. Danny Cochrane was penciled in as the starter at the start of the season, but the 32-year-old hit just .261 with a .310 on-base average. The Orphans needed an upgrade, and they could also use some speed in their lineup. They got a boost when the team traded Cochrane and three other prospects to get All-Star Will Eberle from Newark.

Eberle didn't disappoint. The team would have been happy if he continued his ways from Newark, where he hit .318, with a .414 OBP. But he did better. In 54 games with Chicago, Eberle hit .401 with a .484 OBP and a .604 SLG. He also stole 13 bases.

As good as the offense is, the pitching may even be better. The one-two punch of Dave Shipman and Patrick Bunch is arguably the best in the league. The team was 2nd in ERA (3.12), 2nd in runs allowed (553), 2nd in opponents average (.267) and had the fewest walks (379).

The team will be extremely tough to beat.

1. CF Kirby Shafer (.276, 3 HR, 55 RBI, 29 SB)
2. RF Bob Henke (.410, 1 HR. 4 RBI in 39 AB)
3. 2B Gilbert Stiles (.327, 0 HR, 75 RBI, 19 SB)
4. 3B Will Eberle (.348, 3 HR, 101 RBI, 25 SB w/ NEW and CHO)
5. LF Chad Abernathy (.300, 6 HR, 66 RBI)
6. 1B Mack Baker (.286, 1 HR, 85 RBI)
7. C Eric Matney (.300, 2 HR, 59 RBI)
8. SS John Barnes (.303, 2 HR, 37 RBI)

Dave Shipman (21-8, 2.09 ERA, 54 K)
Patrick Bunch (25-9, 2.58 ERA, 48 K)
Joe Vincent (13-15, 4.65 ERA, 33 K)
Larry Cowell (11-6, 4.26 ERA, 13 K)

The Chicago Orphans play their home games at O'Connor Park. The park holds 20,000 people and favors left-handed hitters slightly. You won't see any more home runs than usual, but the park does slightly diminish extra-base hits. The field has the following dimensions:

Left Line: 329 ft., 10 ft. wall
Left Field: 362 ft., 10 ft. wall
Left-Center: 397 ft., 10 ft. wall
Center: 424 ft., 10 ft. wall
Right-Center: 396 ft., 10 ft. wall
Right Field: 355 ft., 10 ft. wall
Right Line: 328 ft., 10 ft. wall

Chicago players wear a royal-blue cap with a "C", a gray jersey with "Chicago" written across the breast. They wear gray pants and royal blue stockings.

The club is owned by 53-year-old Jack O'Connor, an automobile magnate, and managed by 32-year-old Victor Estrada.

[JetsIn06]

Orphans Take Game One


BUFFALO, NY. October 7, 1912 -

		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10		R	H	E
Chicago		2	0	0	3	1	0	0	0	4			10	11	0
Buffalo		0	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0			4	6	1

W: D. Shipman (7 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 0 K)
L: R. Sullivan (6 IP, 9 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 0 K)

Player of the Game: C. Abernathy (2 for 3, 1 R, 3 RBI, 1 BB)

Yesterday afternoon, the Chicago Orphans won the 1st game of the 1912 Presidents Cup Series with a score of 10-4.

In the opening frame, Chicago flexed their muscles early. Kirby Shafer kicked off the contest with a base hit. After stealing 2nd and then taking 3rd on a wild pitch, Buffalo pitched around Will Eberle and walked him to face Chad Abernathy.

With men on 1st and 3rd, Eberle stole 2nd base, which is one of the biggest reasons the Orphans brass brought him to Chicago. With two runners in scoring position, Abernathy ripped a 2-RBI double, but was then thrown out trying to steal 3rd.

Buffalo countered with a lead-off hit of their own from Harrison Marino. He stole 2nd, but Dave Shipman worked out of it.

The Blues put together a rally in their half of the 3rd. After Randall Sullivan lined a single to lead off the inning, Marino drew a walk and then Dykes hit a hard single that made the bases loaded. Bob Rael came to the plate and delivered a deep ball into the gap in right-center field. The ball kicked off the wall oddly and Rael made it into 3rd easily for a triple, scoring three. Joe Hinckley grounded out next, but Rael scored on the play giving Buffalo a 4-2 lead.

Unfortunately for the Blues, that would be their only offensive attack. Chicago went on to scored 3 in the 4th, and another in the 5th, making it 6-4.

It remained that way until the top of the 9th. Chicago came to bat looking for an insurance run, but they got much more than that. Kirby Shafer led off with a walk, but two outs were quickly recorded. Will Eberle came up next and delivered a single, making it 1st and 3rd. Then John Sherman blooped a hit over the second baggers head scoring Shafer and putting runners on 1st and 2nd. A Mack Baker walk loaded the bases for Eric Matney.

A frustrated Mickey Monk let things get away from him, and he plunked Matney on the third pitch. Next, he walked Barnes. And when Garret Kempton came to the plate, he threw a wild pitch on an 0-2 count, scoring another. He finally got out of the inning after that, but the damage was done.

The two clubs will play a 2nd game today in Buffalo. Patrick Bunch will throw for Chicago, and Travis Hathorn will pitch for the Blues.

[JetsIn06]

Buffalo Takes Two-Game Lead After 11-Inning Affair


BUFFALO, NY. October 8, 1912 -

		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11		R	H	E
Chicago		0	1	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1		5	13	1
Buffalo		0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	0		4	9	1

W: R. Sandler (9 IP, 9 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 0 K)
L: M. Monk (3.1 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 0 K)

Player of the Game: B. Henke (3 for 6, 0 R, 0 RBI, 0 BB)

In a three hour and twenty minute, eleven inning contest yesterday afternoon, the Chicago Orphans took a two-game lead after scoring the go-ahead run in the top of the 11th inning.

Chicago once again got off to an early lead, this time going up 3-o after four innings. In the bottom of the 5th, Buffalo put two on the board. Bob Young singled, then Mike Hodge ripped a double into left field. Travis Hathorn was next, and he drove in Young with a seeing-eye single. Marino then hit a deep fly ball allowing Hodge to tag up and score.

Chicago held Buffalo in check throughout the next three innings, keeping the score at 4-2. But in the bottom of the 9th, Paul Flood, Bob Young, and Mike Hodge strung together three doubles before an out was recorded to tie the game. Unfortunately, they couldn't put the winning run across and the game went into extra innings.

Both teams were held scoreless in the 10th, and the Orphans came to bat in the 11th looking to strike. Kirby Shafer led the inning off with bloop single, and then Bob Henke doubled down the third base line, driving in Shafer. Gilbert Stiles would hit a single, but the Orphans were held to one in the inning.

In the bottom of the 11th, the Blues looked to come back a second time. But they would have no such luck. Bob Young struck out, Mike Hodge grounded out to short, and then Larry Nord made the final out on a fly ball to center.

Today is an off-day, with the teams traveling to Chicago to play games 3 and 4.

[JetsIn06]

Chicago's Abernathy to Miss Rest of Series


CHICAGO, IL. October 8, 1912 - The Chicago Orphans issued a statement today revealing that Chad Abernathy, the team's starting left-fielder will miss the rest of the Presidents Cup Series. Abernathy injured himself making a defensive play in the first game of the series.

After the doctor informed Victor Estrada that Abernathy was expected to miss the remainder of the series, the manager told the press that the rest of the team would have to step up their play for the remaining games. "You can't make excuses in baseball, because there's always a game tomorrow," said the team's skipper.

This season Abernathy had 6 home runs and a .300 batting average.

[JetsIn06]

Buffalo Defense Almost Lets Game Slip Away


CHICAGO, IL. October 10, 1912 -

		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10		R	H	E
Buffalo		0	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0			3	9	2
Chicago		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2			2	7	2

W: R. Sullivan (8 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K)
L: D. Shipman (8 IP, 9 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K)

Player of the Game: R. Sullivan

It was the first real fantastic pitching performance in the series, and it was almost taken away with poor defense in the final inning.

In previous games, everything seemed to revolve around offensive performance, but yesterday was all about Randy Sullivan. The 29-year-old threw a real gem, going 8 innings, giving up just 5 hits and allowing no one to cross the plate.

In the 9th, Ben Stevens came in to close the game. Leadoff man Will Eberle reached first after Bob Rael booted a ball at third-base. Then Mack Baker lined a single into left. After Eric Matney flew out, John Sherman came to the plate and stroked a single in between the third baseman and shortstop.

With the bases loaded, John Barnes came to the plate looking to smash one. He did, but it was right at Bob Rael, but the previous mistake must have worried him, and he missed another, allowing two runs to scored. With just one out and a man on 1st and 3rd, Stevens was in a jam.

Garret Kempton was up next, and quickly got into an 0-2 count. Stevens tried to get him to chase twice, but Kempton laid off. On the 5th pitch, he hit a worm-burner to the second baseman. John Sherman, who was at 3rd base, started a dash for home, but quickly realized that the ball reached the defender too fast and he would have been cut down at home, so he retreated. The out was made at first, and Barnes, the winning run, moved up to 2nd.

Leadoff man Kirby Shafer came to the plate looking to drive in the winning run. He fouled off two pitches with a 2-2 count, and then on the 7th pitch he swung with all his might, but was just under it. The ball sailed high into the air, and then fell into the mitt of the Buffalo shortstop.

Buffalo now trails the series two games to one, and the teams will play again this afternoon at O'Connor Park in Chicago.

[Young Drachma]

I saw all of those posts and thought "wait, did I miss this? How did I miss this?" But then I realized you posted it tonight, so then I didn't feel as bad. Heh. Nice pace and detail.

[JetsIn06]

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

I saw all of those posts and thought "wait, did I miss this? How did I miss this?" But then I realized you posted it tonight, so then I didn't feel as bad. Heh. Nice pace and detail.

Haha...I started this over at the OOTP boards, but with all the OOTP dynasties starting over here I thought I should bring it over before I get too deep into it.

Thanks for reading, I hope you'll keep following along!

[JetsIn06]

Nightmarish 8th; Buffalo Scores Five, Lose in Extras


CHICAGO, IL. October 11, 1912 -

		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11		R	H	E
Buffalo		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	0	0		5	9	1
Chicago		0	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	1		6	12	2

W: R. Sandler (2 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K)
L: M. Monk (0.2 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 0 K)

Player of the Game: B. Henke (2 for 5, 1 R, 3 RBI, 0 BB)

O'Connor Park in Chicago was home to quite a baseball contest yesterday, as the Chicago Orphans and visiting Buffalo Blues battled into extra-innings.

The press had articles written up by the 7th inning, describing the brilliant performance of pitcher Patrick Bunch of Chicago. After 7 innings, Bunch was twirling a 2-hit shutout. His squad up 3-0, the entire crowd expected him to trot out to the mound in the 8th and continue his domination of Buffalo hitters.

It didn't quite turn out that way. Buffalo ended up sending ten hitters to the plate, racking up a single, three doubles, a triple, a walk, and a base reached on error. By the end of the onslaught, they put five runs on the board, taking a 5-3 lead.

At that point, the Buffalo club essentially felt the same way Chicago fans felt the inning prior. Again, they didn't get what they expected. The bottom of the 8th went smoothly, with Hathorn pitching a 1-2-3 inning. But in the bottom of the 9th, Ben Stevens came in to close the game and failed. Two singles and then a 2-RBI double from Bob Henke tied the game and sent it into extras.

In the bottom of the 11th, Mickey Monk went to the mound for Buffalo. John Barnes was at the plate to lead off, and on the 2nd pitch of the at-bat he knocked a line drive into the right-center gap and ended up with a double. A pinch-hitting Don Carey hit a dribbler to third base, and while he was thrown out, it allowed Barnes to advance. Kirby Shafer was walked intentionally to set up a double play, but Bob Henke wouldn't give in to their plans. He roped a high, deep fly ball to center field.

Barnes waited patiently at third, and burst home as Harrison Marino caught it. Marino, known for his speed and not his arm, threw it home with all of his might, but it wasn't in time. Barnes slid across the plate and gave Chicago a three games to one lead.

Today, the teams will travel back east to Buffalo and will continue the series tomorrow at noon.

[JetsIn06]

Orphan Bats Wake Up Late in High-Scoring 5th Game


BUFFALO, NY. October 13, 1912 -

		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10		R	H	E
Chicago		0	0	0	0	1	3	0	4	1			9	12	1
Buffalo		4	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0			6	11	5

W: D. Shipman (7 IP, 8 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K)
L: R. Sullivan (7.1 IP, 9 H, 5 ER, 0 BB, 0 K)

Player of the Game: B. Henke (4 for 5, 1 R, 1 RBI, 0 BB)

Down three games to one, the Blues desperately needed a win yesterday. After taking a 4-0 lead in the 1st and watching Randall Sullivan pitch well, it looked like they would get what they asked for. But Sullivan and the defense behind him blew the lead in the 6th, and then let two more cross the plate in the 8th before Mickey Monk came in to relieve the Buffalo ace.

Monk was not helpful, walking three and letting in two earned runs in just 1.2 innings.

In the bottom of the 8th, Garret Kempton came in to pitch and did his best to blow the Orphans lead. Kepmton was wild, giving up two walks and grooving a pitch to Mike Hodge, who slapped one into the outfield driving in two.

In the end, he managed to keep the lead and gave Chicago their 4th win of the series. The two clubs will play again tomorrow at 1:30. A Chicago victory would win them the Presidents Cup.

[JetsIn06]

Buffalo Comes Back in 9th; Wins on Walk-Off in Extras


BUFFALO, NY. October 14, 1912 -

		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11		R	H	E
Chicago		0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	0		3	11	0
Buffalo		1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	1		4	16	0

W: M. Monk (3 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K)
L: R. Sandler (0.2 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K)

Player of the Game: P. Flood (4 for 5, 1 R, 1 RBI, 0 BB)

The Buffalo Blues kept their season alive for another day as they beat the Chicago Orphans yesterday with a score of 4-3.

The match was exceptional. After Buffalo scored in the 1st, neither could get a man across despite plenty of hits.

In the top of the 7th, with Travis Hathorn still on the mound for Buffalo, singles from Mack Baker, Eric Matney, and John Barnes, plus an RBI-groundout from John Sherman put two runs across the plate and gave Chicago a 2-1 lead. They added another in the top of the 9th after a Patrick Bunch sacrifice fly to center.

Chicago took the field in the bottom of the 9th ready to celebrate. The players, smiles on their faces, had an extra hop in their step as they ran out to their positions. Patrick Bunch walked out to the mound to finish what he started. But Buffalo wouldn't die just yet.

Joe Hinckley roped a line-drive into left field for a single. After a fly-out from Ed Frith, Paul Flood ripped a hard one right down the line. The Chicago third-baseman dove, but came up short. As the third-base umpire pointed to signal a fair ball, the crowd of 19,808 erupted. Joe Hinckley rounded third as the ball bounced around in the left-field corner and was safe at home with no throw.

Up next was Bob Young. He hit one hard up the middle, allowing Flood to move over, but the shortstop quickly scooped up the ball and Young was out on a close play at 1st.

Mike Hodge was their final hope. A hit would tie the game, an out would end their season. Apparently Mike Hodge wasn't quite ready to go home. The Buffalo right-fielder ripped the 1-0 pitch into right-center field and sped his way around the bases for a triple, driving in Flood to tie the game. The inning would end on a fly out, but the two teams were headed to extra innings.

In the bottom of the 10th, Harrison Marino lined a single into the outfield to lead off the inning. Phil Dykes was up next, and instead of bunting Marino over, he swung away and smashed one directly at the second baseman. It was an easy double-play, and a single from Bob Rael meant little as the next batter flew out to end the inning.

In the top of the 11th, a one-out single from John Sherman was a good start, but Don Carey grounded into his own double-play, ending the inning.

With Ed Frith, Paul Flood, and Bob Young coming up in the bottom of the 11th, the Blues knew that now was the time to attack. Frith kicked things off with a single, and Flood followed with his own. Bob Young came to the plate and ripped one into left, but it was hit so hard that Frith had to stay at 3rd.

Mike Hodge stepped to the plate, the hero who tied the game in the 9th. He fouled off the first pitch behind home plate into the crowd. He stepped out of the box, took a deep breath, stepped back in, dug in his cleats, and stared at Roger Sandler on the mound. The pitch came in. The crack of the bat was solid. It was a high, deep fly ball, plenty deep to score the runner from 3rd base.

The left-fielder caught the ball, and Frith bolted home. The ball never even made it home. Frith touched home plate as he jumped into a crowd of his teammates. There will be more baseball in 1912.

[JetsIn06]

Chicago Wins Presidents Cup Series!


CHICAGO, IL. October 16, 1912 -

		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10		R	H	E
Buffalo		0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0			1	6	2
Chicago		0	0	1	1	0	1	2	0	x			5	8	0

W: D. Shipman (9 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K)
L: R. Sullivan (6.2 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 5 BB, 0 K)

Player of the Game: D. Shipman

The inaugural season of the United League, Federal League, and the United Baseball Association has come to a close, with the Chicago Orphans claiming the first ever Presidents Cup.

Dave Shipman pitched a fabulous complete game, giving up just 6 hits and 1 run.

Buffalo got out to an early 1-0 lead after roping two doubles in the top of the 2nd, but they wouldn't do much else on offense the rest of the game.

Chicago took advantage of Buffalo miscues, collecting five walks and reaching base twice because of fielding errors. The bottom of the 7th really changed the game. Down 3-1, Buffalo had a legitimate shot at coming back. But after an error, a single, a walk, another single, and then a bases loaded walk, the Orphans put two more on the board. One could argue that three of those base-runners could have been avoided.

Paul Flood was the final batter in this 1912 season, lining out to second baseman Gilbert Stiles. After Stiles made the catch, all 19 players and the Chicago coaching staff rushed towards the mound to celebrate. The 19,722 fans in attendance celebrated with the team, standing, clapping, and hugging for almost an hour after the game.

This afternoon, a parade will be held in the city to celebrate the victory. United League President William Witman will be in attendance to award the Presidents Cup to Orphans owner Jack O'Connor.

[JetsIn06]

Witman Awards Presidents Cup to Chicago Club


CHICAGO, IL. October 17, 1912 - After compiling a 97-56 regular season record, the Chicago Orphans Baseball Club defeated the Buffalo Blues club in a best-of-nine-games series, winning them the first ever Presidents Cup.

William Witman presided over a city-wide celebration in Chicago yesterday afternoon that began with a parade and ended with a trophy presentation.

"After defeating Buffalo five games to two, I would like to officially award the first-ever Presidents Cup to Jack O'Connor and his Chicago Orphans," said Witman as he began the ceremony. "The rest of the United League and I would like to personally thank Mr. O'Connor for bringing such a good, quality brand of baseball into the league. Enjoy the success you have had this year, and good luck in the future."

"Thank you, Mr. Witman. I can honestly say that this year has been a tremendous success, not just for us, but for the whole league," said the 53-year-old O'Connor. "We're a group of businessmen, and most of us have a passion and love for the game of baseball. But our first success came in business. And, just like in my automobile business, without great, loyal customers, my business wouldn't be great. I feel the same way about our fans. Without you coming to games, or even coming to this celebration today, our team, and this league, wouldn't be great. So, I thank you, and I thank you in advance for your support going forward. There's still a lot of baseball left to be played by this club."

[JetsIn06]

The 1912 Chicago Orphans
97 W - 56 L, First PCS Win




The Chicago Orphans were without a doubt the most balanced club in the 1912 United Baseball Association season, finishing on top of the United League standings with a 97-56 record. The race was close at many points in the season, but Chicago was never intimidated when they saw a team closing in.

The team's leader on offense was shortstop Gilbert Stiles. In 150 games, the 25-year-old hit .327, got on base at a .406 clip, hit 37 doubles, scored 97 times and drove in 75 runs. Stiles, considered by many to be one of the brightest players in the league, was also excellent defensively, committing just 13 errors while playing five positions.

On the mound, Dave Shipman was the go-to guy. Starting 37 games, he finished the season with a 21-8 record, a 2.09 ERA, and 297 IP. The 27-year-old started four of the seven Presidents Cup Series games, going 3-1 with a 2.03 ERA and held Buffalo players to a .244 average.

The 1912 Chicago Orphans were owned by automobile magnate Jack O'Connor and managed by Victor Estrada.

[JetsIn06]

Weeghman, Ball Fire Managers


NEW YORK, NY. October 18, 1912 - Yesterday, Charles Weeghman fired his manager, Ángel Contreras, citing "failure to utilize all elements of his roster properly." Speaking to reporters while cleaning out his office, Contreras was asked to comment on that assessment. He responded, "Part of a team's success comes from the talent that is put on the field every day. It's common knowledge that the Whales are missing a few key components. I got the best out of the talent I was given. Maybe the wrong person was fired."

The St. Louis Terriers also fired manager Arnie Simpson. Club owner Phil Ball said it was a difficult decision, but one he had to make in order to get the team playing "Terriers baseball" again. No successor has been announced, but team officials said the replacement process was well underway.

[JetsIn06]

Mike Durbin Chosen FL's Premier Hitter



PITTSBURGH, PA. October 20, 1912 - 1912 was a special season for Pittsburgh first baseman Mike Durbin and it was capped off today with the announcement that he was named the winner of the Federal League MVP Award.

Durbin compiled a .361 batting average and a .426 on-base percentage this year. In 151 games he piled up 202 hits, 33 doubles, 2 triples, 8 home runs, 93 RBIs and 88 runs scored.

[JetsIn06]

St. Louis's Blake, Pitcher of the Year Award Winner




ST. LOUIS, MO. October 21, 1912 - The Pitcher of the Year Award for 1912 has been presented and the Federal League winner is Leo Blake of St. Louis.

"It's always nice to receive an award like this," said Blake. "I just hope I can improve on my performance next year and be in the running again," the Terriers star told reporters.

Blake excelled with an impressive 15-16 record in 39 starts. In 311 innings he yielded 327 hits and 59 walks, while striking out 45 and compiling a fine 2.84 ERA.

[JetsIn06]

UL Best Gloves of 1912 Chosen


NEW YORK, NY. October 22, 1912 - On the defensive side of the game pitchers always get the glory, but the best pitchers know their success hinges on the gloves behind them. The defensive dream team in the United League for 1912 has been announced, and the Golden Glove Award trophies will be presented to these outstanding fielders:

Pitcher: Phil Thrift (St. Paul Saints)
Catcher: George LaBelle (Cleveland Green Sox)
First Baseman: Jeff Telford (Cleveland Green Sox)
Second Baseman: Earl Liss (Boston Americans)
Third Baseman: Ray Atkinson (Cleveland Green Sox)
Shortstop: Spencer Cool (Cleveland Green Sox)
Left Fielder: Chad Abernathy (Chicago Orphans)
Center Fielder: Bob Allen (Cleveland Green Sox)
Right Fielder: Don Coffelt (New York Gothams)

[JetsIn06]

Don Coffelt Captures Best Bat Trophy




NEW YORK, NY. October 23, 1912 - The United League MVP Award for 1912 has been presented to the talented and hot-hitting Don Coffelt of the New York Gothams.

In his fine season, he compiled a .336 batting average with 169 hits, 41 doubles, 4 triples and 8 home runs, along with 81 RBIs and 89 runs scored.

[JetsIn06]

UL Presents Top Pitcher Trophy




CHICAGO, IL. October 24, 1912 - The Chicago Orphans have a rising superstar in the making.

It's Dave Shipman, this year's United League Pitcher of the Year Award selection. This blossoming hurler wowed fans, peers and sportswriters with a fabulous performance.

Shipman compiled a 21-8 record in 37 starts, tallied 54 strikeouts in 297 innings and recorded a 2.09 ERA. Other clubs managed only a .242 batting average against him.

[JetsIn06]

UL Best Gloves of 1912 Chosen


NEW YORK, NY. October 25, 1912 - The top defenders of the United League for the 1912 campaign have been announced. The Golden Glove Award will be awarded to the following nine players:

Pitcher: Phil Thrift (St. Paul Saints)
Catcher: George LaBelle (Cleveland Green Sox)
First Baseman: Jeff Telford (Cleveland Green Sox)
Second Baseman: Earl Liss (Boston Americans)
Third Baseman: Ray Atkinson (Cleveland Green Sox)
Shortstop: Spencer Cool (Cleveland Green Sox)
Left Fielder: Chad Abernathy (Chicago Orphans)
Center Fielder: Bob Allen (Cleveland Green Sox)
Right Fielder: Don Coffelt (New York Gothams)

[JetsIn06]

Blues Pilot Trent Picked as FL's Best


BUFFALO, NY. October 29, 1912 - A baseball manager's success usually depends on the talent of his club, but in the case of William Trent, he seems to have taken the Buffalo Blues to a higher level and gotten his just due. He was named this season's Manager of the Year in the Federal League for leading the team to a very rewarding season.

"Everyone on the team put in a lot of hard work this season," he told reporters. "It's always nice when it's acknowledged in some way."

Trent led Buffalo to a first place finish in the Federal League. The Blues ended up with a 98-56 record.

[JetsIn06]

UL Best Manager, Estrada of the Chicago Orphans


CHICAGO, IL. October 30, 1912 - Today, flanked by team officials, Victor Estrada accepted the United League Manager of the Year Award, noting the level of passion for the Chicago Orphans.

"The biggest challenge was the fans. I don't know how many times I was asked, if I thought the club was good enough. It was as if they expected failure. It was much easier to win over the ballplayers. Slowly but surely the fans began to believe in us."

Estrada led Chicago to a first place finish in the United League. The Orphans ended up with a 97-56 record and won the Presidents Cup.

[Rawhide]

What a massive coincidence....I also have a Buffalo Blues story going.

Keep up the fine work

[JetsIn06]

Originally Posted by Rawhide

What a massive coincidence....I also have a Buffalo Blues story going.

Keep up the fine work

I thought the same thing when I read yours!

[JetsIn06]

UBA Officials Meet in Manhattan


NEW YORK, NY. November 27, 1912 - After a month-long vacation, league officials and team owners meet today at the Hotel Imperial to discuss the successes and failures of the inaugural season.

James Gilmore, president of the Federal League, stated that attendance was one main concern. The Chicago Whales, for example, averaged an attendance of 1,530 per game.

Team owners are also expected to discuss trades and sales of players.

[JetsIn06]

Baltimore, St. Louis Confirm Trade


BALTIMORE, MD. December 13, 1912 - Both sides appear content with the trade finalized today that will send 21-year-old second baseman Kirk Murphy and 20-year-old left fielder Herbert Beck to the St. Louis Terriers, while the Baltimore Terrapins will receive 37-year-old second baseman Roy Word. "We feel this is a move that filled a big gap in our roster," said Terrapins owner Harry Goldman. For his part, Terriers owner Phil Ball said the trade was made "in the best interest of our organization's future." On paper the trade seems to be a plus for both ball clubs. The players involved are expected to join their new teams for the next scheduled game.

During his career Word has compiled a .315 batting average and collected 178 hits, 3 home runs and 89 RBIs.

[JetsIn06]

Detroit, Boston Deal Made


DETROIT, MI. December 28, 1912 - Detroit and Boston have agreed in principle to a swap that will send 24-year-old shortstop Jim Smith and 16-year-old catcher Keith Callihan to the Americans with 31-year-old shortstop Joe Soles joining the Wolverines. Detroit's general manager would not confirm the trade, but a team representative close to the negotiations said the deal is official and is now only awaiting approval from the league.

Lifetime Smith has hit for a .246 average and totaled 97 hits, 1 home run and 39 RBIs, while Soles is carrying a .350 career batting average with 1 home run and 65 RBIs.

[JetsIn06]

New York Trades Beaman to St. Paul for Hunter


NEW YORK, NY. January 7, 1913 - Charles White, owner of the New York Gothams, has signed off on a trade for St. Paul's 38-year-old shortstop Brian Hunter. To complete the deal, the Gothams will send 27-year-old shortstop Neil Beaman and 16-year-old third baseman Riley Etheridge to the Saints.

For his career Beaman is hitting .276 with 0 homers, 42 RBIs and 116 hits.

Hunter has a career .325 average with 174 hits, 42 doubles, 4 triples, 1 home run, 72 RBIs, and 51 runs scored to date.

[JetsIn06]

Amateur Draft Today at Hotel Imperial


NEW YORK, NY. March 1, 1913 - The sixteen owners of the United Baseball Association meet today at the Hotel Imperial in Manhattan to select the future players for their clubs.

The league's best high school and college athletes will await news of their selections. St. Louis, having the worst record in the 1912 season, will select first.

[JetsIn06]

St. Louis Selects Roman Edison with First Pick


ST. LOUIS, MO. March 2, 1913 - Roman Edison, a 17-year-old shortstop was selected with the first pick of the 1913 Amateur Draft. The San Francisco native and switch-hitter attended Wallenberg High School. Edison is known for his speed and excellent bat control.

[JetsIn06]

Spring Camps Open in Phoenix


PHOENIX, AZ. March 6, 1913 - Players begin trickling in today to report to their clubs spring camp. Games begin in a few days, and surely fans are looking forward to get their first glimpse of their favorite players since last October.

[JetsIn06]

Tip-Top Name Sparks Furor in Brooklyn


BROOKLYN, NY. March 8, 1913 - Baseball fans in Brooklyn have come out against Robert Ward and his Tip-Top baseball club, saying that they are angry the team is essentially an advertisement for Ward's baking business.

“I am not in baseball as an advertising business, never was and never will be.”said Mr. Ward. “I am in baseball because I like the game, am interested in it, and always have been interested in it. To my mind it is a wholesome, clean game that appeals to most people and should appeal to most people. Even if I had tried to ‘play both ends against the middle’ and use baseball to advertise my other business and my other business to advertise baseball, there would be nothing criminal about it. It would be perfectly lawful and perfectly proper and might even be considered good business. But I haven’t done so. My club was nicknamed ‘Tip Tops’ by the sporting writers. They took the name from my favorite brand of bread, very true, but they did so without my knowledge or without consulting me. As far as I am concerned I am sorry they did, for it lays me open to some criticism. But a nickname is like a disease. It comes without the consent or knowledge of the person who has it. And once fastened on an individual or a club it is almost impossible to shake off.”

[JetsIn06]

Spring Camp Ends with Brooklyn, Detroit Showing Promise


PHOENIX, AZ. April 2, 1913 - The final games of spring camp were played yesterday, and while everyone is looking towards the regular season, taking a look at spring records can be a fun way to predict a team's success. Interestingly enough, the two 1912 pennant winner finished in last place.

Federal League
		W	L	GB	G
Brooklyn		17	7		24
Newark		14	10	3	24
Pittsburgh		14	10	3	24
Chicago		13	11	4	24
St. Louis		13	11	4	24
Kansas City		9	15	8	24
Baltimore		8	16	9	24
Buffalo		8	16	9	24
United League
		W	L	GB	G
Detroit		18	6		24
Boston		14	10	4	24
St. Paul		13	11	5	24
New York		12	12	6	24
Philadelphia		11	13	7	24
Washington		10	14	8	24
Chicago		9	15	9	24
Cleveland		9	15	9	24
League Leaders
Batting Average		J. McMillan		0.473	KC
Doubles		F. Edwards		9	BRK
Triples		B. Cordle		4	STL
Home Runs		L. Cray		3	STP
Runs Batted In		R. Agan		20	DET
Stolen Bases		D. Currier		11	BRK
Earned Run Average		M. Mitchell		0.40	NEW
Wins		C. Hulbert		5	DET
Strikeouts		G. Cosey		35	BOS

[JetsIn06]

Opening Day Arrives in Chicago!


CHICAGO, IL. April 5, 1913 - It is Opening Day in United Baseball Association! Our hardball heroes are back in town for another fresh season of baseball. It is a time of joy and optimism, a time to get away from the world for three hours, enjoy a few hot dogs, hamburgers and soda pops, holler at the umpires and cheer our favorite teams to victory. The Chicago Orphans club will host the Philadelphia Keystones.

A parade through the city leading to the stadium is planned for this morning. Tens of thousands are expected to arrive at the stadium for the game.

Dave Shipman will pitch for Chicago, and Jeffrey Wiley will throw for the Keystones.

[Young Drachma]

Hehe at the Tip-Tops story line. Nice work with that.

[BYU 14]

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

Hehe at the Tip-Tops story line. Nice work with that.

Agreed, nice touch

[JetsIn06]

Roman Edison Signs with Terriers


ST. LOUIS, MO. April 15, 1913 - In a bulletin released by the St. Louis Terrier club yesterday, they announced the official signing of first overall draft pick Roman Edison. Edison, a 17-year-old short stop from Wallenberg High School, was given a bonus of $9,930 for signing with the club.

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Whales, Americans Off to Hot Start; New York Clubs Struggle


NEW YORK, NY. May 1, 1913 - The Chicago Whales saw their cross-city rivals win the Presidents Cup last season, but this year it looks like they want one themselves.

Off to a hot 15-10 start, the Whales are on top of the Federal League. It's still early of course, but the Whales are winning by drawing walks (101 - 1st in FL) and hitting for extra-bases (54 - 2nd in FL). On the mound, the pitching staff has struck out 100 hitters (1st in FL) and given up just three home runs, best in the league.

Back on the east coast, the Boston Americans have the best record in baseball. Their 14-8 record isn't a surprise with the team batting .280 (2nd in UL) and the pitching staff having a 2.68 ERA (2nd in UL).

Traveling south, one can't ignore the struggles that the two New York clubs have had in their short history. The Tip-Tops, finishing 3rd in the Federal League last season, are just 9-15 after a month of play, hitting just .244 as a team. The Gothams club, finishing with a 75-79 record last season, are 7-15 thus far.

Both clubs were expected to be title contenders early on due to the large population of ballplayers from the area, but it simply hasn't been that way.

As for individual players, one can't ignore the continued success of Cleveland's Palmer Hartman. The 33-year-old finished with a 24-11 record last season, and is off to another hot start. In April, he dominated hitters has a 5-1 record and a 0.84 ERA

Federal League
		W	L	GB	G
Chicago		15	10	-	25
Buffalo		14	10	1/2	24
Baltimore		12	9	1	21
St. Louis		12	9	1	21
Newark		11	9	1 1/2	20
Pittsburgh		10	13	4	23
Brooklyn		9	15	5 1/2	24
Kansas City		6	14	6 1/2	20
United League
		W	L	GB	G
Boston		14	8	-	22
Cleveland		13	10	1 1/2	23
Chicago		11	10	2 1/2	21
Philadelphia		11	10	2 1/2	21
Detroit		12	12	3	24
Washington		11	12	3 1/2	23
St. Paul		10	12	4	22
New York		7	15	7	22
League Leaders
Batting Average		B. Cordle		0.410	STL
Doubles		D. Surber		8	NYG
Triples		T. Wilson		5	PHI
Home Runs		L. Bostick		4	CHW
Runs Batted In		T. Wilson		21	PHI
Stolen Bases		D. Dickerson		15	CHW
Earned Run Average		C. Hostetter		0.42	KC
Wins		H. Gardener		5	BOS
Strikeouts		P. Hartman		35	CLE

[JetsIn06]

Orphans 10-3 in May, Jump to 1st


CHICAGO, IL. May 16, 1913 - After finishing April in 3rd place with an 11-10 record, the defending champions have put together a good first-half of May and now sit in first place.

After the retirement of Patrick Bunch, many wondered whether Orphans pitching would be able to replicate last year's success. In a way, they haven't. The teams 2.68 ERA is good, but still just 4th in the United League. Their real strength has been at the plate, leading the United League in batting average, on-base percentage, and walks.

Shortstop Gilbert Stiles is leading the club with a .393 average.

[JetsIn06]

Philadelphia Blanked by Phinney


NEW YORK, NY. May 27, 1913 - It was a dazzling performance by Bob Phinney of the New York Gothams. He shut out the Philadelphia Keystones 2-0 on a well-pitched 1-hitter, ringing up 8 strikeouts and issuing no walks.

In 13 starts this season Phinney has rung up a 7-3 record and a 2.50 ERA. The Gothams are currently in last place with an 18-29 record.

[JetsIn06]

Whales, Orphans Keep Chicago Fans Excited


NEW YORK, NY. June 1, 1913 - If the Presidents Cup Series started today, it would be an exciting cross-town series between Charles Weeghman's Whales club and Jack O'Connor's Orphans club. The Whales, who are enjoying their first real success, had a fantastic May, going 18-10.

While they are leading the Federal League in ERA (2.54), one very interesting statistic is that they have the most walks in the league, and also the fewest strikeouts. Much of their offensive success can be attributed to Lawrence Bostick. Larry, as he likes to be called, was widely considered to be the best young player in the league before last year. However, he broke his kneecap in spring camp and didn't return until September, playing in only 21 games. This year, after 47 games, Bostick is leading his team in average (.338) and home runs (6).

Federal League
		W	L	GB	G
Chicago		33	20		53
Buffalo		30	22	2 1/2	52
Pittsburgh		27	24	5	51
Baltimore		24	24	6 1/2	48
Newark		24	24	6 1/2	48
St. Louis		22	27	9	49
Kansas City		20	27	10	47
Brooklyn		20	32	12 1/2	52
United League
		W	L	GB	G
Chicago		28	21		49
Philadelphia		27	21	1/2	48
Cleveland		26	22	1 1/2	48
Boston		26	23	2	49
Washington		26	24	2 1/2	50
Detroit		24	28	5 1/2	52
St. Paul		21	29	7 1/2	50
New York		20	30	8 1/2	50
League Leaders
Batting Average		B. Rael		0.418	BUF
Doubles		D. Durber		17	NYG
Triples		T. Wilson		10	PHI
Home Runs		L. Bostick		6	CHW
Runs Batted In		M. Durbin		37	PIT
Stolen Bases		E. Parker		28	KC
Earned Run Average		K. Brown		1.40	STL
Wins		E. Wright		10	CHO
Strikeouts		B. Phinney		66	NYG

[JetsIn06]

Orphans Star 3B Eberle Out for Season


CHICAGO, IL. June 17, 1913 - The Chicago Orphans were dealt a severe blow when Will Eberle was hurt running the bases recently in a game against the New York Gothams. After the game, the team physician reported Eberle might have to spend a lengthy time on the disabled list. Today doctors confirmed it, ruling the 33-year-old third baseman out for the rest of the season with a torn back muscle. They indicated it would take Eberle at least 5 months to heal.

This season Eberle has hit at a .314 clip with 26 RBIs, 1 home runs and 34 runs scored. He has played in 62 games. The Orphans club sat atop the United League standings at the start of June, but have since struggled a bit, falling back to 3rd place behind the Boston Americans (37-28) and the Philadelphia Keystones (35-39).

[JetsIn06]

Boston Leads United League


BOSTON, MA. June 21, 1913 - After finishing the 1912 season in last place, the Americans got off to a hot start, finishing April with a 14-8 record. But May was a different story. The club went 12-15, dropping them to 4th place.

But the club has been hot again in June. The Americans won 3 of 4 in Cleveland, split a 4-game series with Washington, won 3 of 4 in Detroit, and then finished their two and a half week road trip by sweeping a 4-game series in St. Paul, putting them in first place.

Boston's .278 batting average is the best in the United League, in large part because of second baseman Richard von Bulcher. During spring camp last year, the 28-year-old severely injured his leg, and he ended up missing the entire season. Now, he's off to a brilliant start, hitting .364 and stealing 16 bases.

[JetsIn06]

2nd Annual All-Star Contest Today in Buffalo


BUFFALO, NY. July 8, 1913 - This afternoon, the best players of the United League will play the stars of the Federal League in an exhibition contest at the International Fair Association Grounds in Buffalo, NY.

The starting lineups for each club was announced last night in a bulletin from the league office.

FEDERAL LEAGUE

1. SS Ed Frith (.265, 1 HR, 28 RBI)
2. C Columbus Teeters (.320, 3 HR, 27 RBI)
3. LF Lawrence Bostick (.304, 6 HR, 36 RBI)
4. RF Benjamin Cordle (.360, 1 HR, 24 RBI)
5. 1B Daryl Norris (.321, 3 HR, 33 RBI)
6. 3B Bob Fant (.329, 2 HR, 44 RBI)
7. CF Danny Paddock (.232, 0 HR, 43 RBI)
8. 2B Lee Hardt (.312, 3 HR, 37 RBI)

9. P Kirk Brown (7-11, 1.55 ERA, 75 K)

UNITED LEAGUE

1. LF Paul Zachery (.320, 4 R, 36 RBI)
2. 2B Richard von Bulcher (.373, 0 HR, 38 RBI)
3. 3B Gilbert Stiles (.327, 0 HR, 45 RBI)
4. RF Don Coffelt (.275, 8 HR, 38 RBI)
5. CF Earl Hammon (.304, 2 HR, 38 RBI)
6. 1B Buster Kempton (.348, 5 HR, 49 RBI)
7. C Charlie House (.239, 3 HR, 40 RBI)
8. SS Jim Smith (.277, 2 HR, 43 RBI)

9. P Palmer Hartman (12-6, 2.03 ERA, 98 K)

[JetsIn06]

United League Stars Defeat Federals


BUFFALO, NY. July 9, 1913 -

		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10		R	H	E
United		3	0	1	0	0	0	3	2	0			9	14	1
Federal		0	3	0	4	0	0	0	0	0			7	15	5

The International Fair Association Grounds in Buffalo was home to the 1913 All-Star Contest yesterday. The stars of the United League defeated the Federal League stars 9-7 in a 24-hit affair.

Philadelphia shortstop Earl Hammon was the player of the game, collecting 3 hits in 5 at-bats, 5 RBI and also scored a run.

[JetsIn06]

Washington Owner Passes at 68


WASHINGTON, D.C. July 13, 1913 - Hugh McKinnon has passed away at the age of 68. A spokesperson for a local Washington hospital reported that the Washington Nationals owner passed away yesterday. Cause of death was not released. The team has scheduled a press conference for tomorrow.

The Virginia-born McKinnon made his fortune as a banker in the Washington, D.C. area, but always had a love for baseball. After failing in an attempt to bringing a major-league ball club to Baltimore, McKinnon signed on with William Witman to join the United League.

But it almost wasn't McKinnon who controlled the Washington club. Ted Sullivan, the old-time player and promoter, offered him $2,500 for his interest in the club, but McKinnon did not sell.

In a twist of fate, McKinnon's club took first place just a day before he passed away. It is expected that son Hugh will take his father's position in the organization, and it is now up to him to finish what his father started.

[JetsIn06]

Weeghman Upset, Promises Changes


CHICAGO, IL. July 21, 1913 - The Chicago Whales are just 1 1/2 games behind the first place Buffalo Blues, but club owner Charles Weeghman has promised personnel changes.

"Two and a half games up coming into July. I've witnessed some pathetic baseball in my life, and the way we've been playing the last few weeks has been some of the worst. Changes will be coming, mark my words."

Weeghman has always been known to have a fiery personality. He threatened to leave the league just days after joining when he discovered he couldn't convince the other fifteen clubs to raid major league rosters. League President Gilmore convinced him to stay, of course, but the 39-year-old has drawn criticism from other owners who believe Weeghman is using the Federal League as a way into the National League. In 1911, Weeghman offered $350,000 to purchase a controlling interest in the St. Louis Cardinals, but was turned down.

In his twenties, Weeghman worked for $10 a week as a waiter for restaurateur Charlie King. After being promoted, Weeghman decided to open up his own business. Incidentally, King, who would have been his main rival in Chicago, died the day Weeghman opened his first restaurant.

Serving cold-sandwiches only, Weeghman came up with the idea to have his customers sit at one-armed school tables in order to fit more into his restaurant. By 1911, Weeghman owned fifteen of these diners, with the one located at Madison and Dearborn serving 35,000 people each day. His net worth is estimated at $8,000,000.

[JetsIn06]

Detroit Shut out by Cosey


BOSTON, MA. July 23, 1913 - George Cosey allowed 1 hit while giving up 3 walks and collecting 1 strikeout as Boston blanked Detroit 1-0.

In the post-game interview Cosey said, "I'm trying to keep the ball down and let guys put it in play. It worked for me today."

This year Cosey has gone 11-8 with an ERA of 1.91 and has 81 strikeouts in 211.2 innings. Boston and Washington are now tied for 1st place in the United League, with Philadelphia right behind them, just one game back.

[JetsIn06]

Chicago Feds LF Lawrence Bostick Injured


CHICAGO, IL. July 26, 1913 - The Whales will be without Lawrence Bostick for about 3 weeks after the left fielder suffered a strained calf muscle while running the bases in a recent game against Newark. Bostick and the Chicago skipper were hoping further examination might show there was less damage than originally thought and he would be absent a shorter duration.

On the year Bostick is hitting .320 with 97 hits, 6 home runs, 39 RBIs, .471 OBP and has scored 62 runs. The Whales have fallen 2 and 1/2 games behind the Blues. Charles Weeghman, owner of the Whales, will likely do what he can to replace Bostick for the time being.

[JetsIn06]

Six Trades at July 31st Deadline


NEW YORK, NY. July 31, 1913 - In a bulletin released by the league this morning, six trades have been officially completed.

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The Chicago Whales came to an agreement to deal 18-year-old center fielder John Courtney to the Brooklyn Tip-Tops for 37-year-old catcher Loyd Brown earlier today. The deal is expected to be formally announced later this evening.

For the season Brown is hitting .301, batted in 26 runs with no home runs and 39 runs scored.

***

The Whales swapped 21-year-old starting pitcher Dan Stanley to the Wolverines getting 33-year-old right fielder Maynard Kish in return. The players indicated it was good to get a fresh new start in another city, but it was difficult to leave your friends on the old team.

So far this season Kish is hitting .296 with no home runs.

***

The Whales and the Green Sox finalized a deal this morning. Chicago has traded for 35-year-old shortstop Spencer Cool and in return Cleveland will receive 21-year-old starting pitcher Toby White and 18-year-old reliever Ray Powell.

For the year Cool is batting .288 with no home runs.

***

The Philadelphia Keystones signed off on a trade for Cleveland's 33-year-old starting pitcher Palmer Hartman. To complete the deal, the Keystones will send 17-year-old starting pitcher Bob Conrad, 23-year-old starting pitcher Dave Hadlock, 20-year-old reliever Cedrick Ballenger and 19-year-old starting pitcher Steven Kenney to the Green Sox.

This year Hartman has 12 wins and 11 losses and a 2.17 ERA.

***

The Americans and Tip-Tops have agreed to a swap. Brooklyn will get 17-year-old catcher Keith Callihan, 24-year-old right fielder Bob Staab, 18-year-old starting pitcher Chris Amick and 32-year-old left fielder Harvey Pohl with Boston receiving 33-year-old starting pitcher Bill Gable in return.

This year Gable has posted a record of 9 wins and 18 losses with a 2.65 ERA. He has appeared in 29 games and struck out 127 in 248.1 innings.

***

A trade finalized today that will send 17-year-old reliever Dean Anderson to the St. Louis Terriers, while the Boston Americans will receive 34-year-old left fielder Dave Alexander. The players involved are expected to join their new teams for the next scheduled game.

In his career Anderson has compiled a 6-4 mark in 45 games with 10 strikeouts and 48 walks in 95.1 innings. He has been credited with 7 saves and has a 4.81 ERA.

This season in 83 games, Alexander has hit at a .235 clip with 70 hits, 4 home runs, 44 RBIs and 35 runs scored.