2022 Regular Season

[Alan T]

August 1st League leaders:

Batting avg - J. Colon (HAR) .367
Home Runs - H. Romero (BAL) 35
RBI - J. Perez (BOS) / G. Duran (NYH) 98

Wins - J. Sierra (NYH) 18
Strikeouts - J. Sierra (NYH) 232
ERA - J. Sierra (NYH) 1.98

[Tasan]

And theeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere we go.

Crapity crap crap. We needed to either be in the playoffs clearly or absolutely stink. We've failed at both.

[muns]

Originally Posted by TeachEnEspanol

Good thing I stepped out of the way for y'all.

your good enough to screw someone out of a playoff spot though. Looking forward to seeing how you play down this stretch

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by Alan T

You tooze... you lose!

Monday, August 1st, 2022: Top Continental League Newcomer Named
Sam Tooze's eyes seem to light up whenever he sees the baseball. The young Napa Valley first baseman has been hitting everything in sight for the better part of a month.

In July he was voted the Rookie of the Month Award.

During the month he hit .337 with 6 doubles, 1 triple and no home runs. Tooze also scored 8 times and drove in 17 runs.

In 2022 Tooze has put up a .271 batting average with 98 hits, 3 home runs and 51 RBIs.

So that was worth it.

[Alan T]

A career milestone for a Ranchero:

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022: Maskery Reaches 2000 Milestone
Lenny Maskery started out as a baby-faced rookie many seasons ago. Yesterday at Ballpark of Colorado the Colorado veteran joined the league's 2000-hit club. Maskery achieved that milestone with a 2-for-4 day in the Rancheros 5-4 win over the Hammersmith Hooligans.

He spoke to reporters in the clubhouse after the game and said, "Looking at the list of all the great players who have done this is humbling. It is a great honor to be among them."

Maskery has 2001 career hits with a .281 batting average and 217 home runs.

[Tasan]

Originally Posted by TeachEnEspanol

So that was worth it.

Sure....rub it in some more ;- )

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by Tasan

And theeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere we go.

Crapity crap crap. We needed to either be in the playoffs clearly or absolutely stink. We've failed at both.

You gotta really commit if you want to fight me for that #1

[Alan T]

The 41st player in FOOL history with 2500 hits:

Friday, August 19th, 2022: Hit #2500 for Heroes Carroll
What a day for Lawrence Carroll. The 33-year-old New York shortstop reached the 2500-hit mark today and the Heroes whipped the Hartford Harpooners 10-5.

Carroll told reporters, "It's good to finally get it. The closer you get to 2500, the harder it is to get there. Now the pressure is off and I can go back to just playing ball."

He went 2 for 5 in the game to reach the milestone.

Carroll boasts a career batting average of .316 with 2501 hits, 14 homers and 763 RBIs.

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by Tasan

Sure....rub it in some more ;- )

[Alan T]

The first real hitting streak of note this season:

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022: Zero Hits for Hughes, Edmonton Halts Hit Streak
The hitting streak that Montreal second baseman Joe Hughes had going was ended today by the Edmonton Edge. Hughes, who had hits in his previous 22 games, was stymied today, but the rest of his team picked him up, earning the Majestics a 5-4 victory at Majestics Stadium. He was hitless in 3 at-bats.

"Hitting streaks come and go. One good thing came out of it, however, it perked up my batting average a little bit, but did put a little pressure on me. It's hard to be natural at the plate with the streak always in the back of your mind. If it had to end, I'm glad it was in a win."

To date this year Hughes is batting .341 with 13 home runs.

[Alan T]

Lockyer gets #300!


Friday, August 26th, 2022: Lockyer Makes 300 HR Mark
It was a historic day for Colorado's fine left fielder Colin Lockyer. He slammed home run number 300 in the Rancheros 14-11 loss to the New York Heroes at Ballpark of Colorado.

He told reporters after the game, that he was disappointed in losing the game. "It's great to get that many homers, but I don't play for homers -- I play to win. That's the name of the game."

In his milestone-making game Lockyer went 4 for 4, scored 4 runs and collected 4 RBI. That home run put him in a select group of ballplayers.

During his career Lockyer has hit .302 with 2199 hits, 300 home runs, 1151 RBIs and scored 1257 runs.

[Tasan]

Originally Posted by Alan T

A career milestone for a Ranchero:

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022: Maskery Reaches 2000 Milestone
Lenny Maskery started out as a baby-faced rookie many seasons ago. Yesterday at Ballpark of Colorado the Colorado veteran joined the league's 2000-hit club. Maskery achieved that milestone with a 2-for-4 day in the Rancheros 5-4 win over the Hammersmith Hooligans.

He spoke to reporters in the clubhouse after the game and said, "Looking at the list of all the great players who have done this is humbling. It is a great honor to be among them."

Maskery has 2001 career hits with a .281 batting average and 217 home runs.

Nice to see that. I've almost dumped him a couple of times too. At least I got that one right.

[Alan T]

August CL Pitcher of the month:

Thursday, September 1st, 2022: Winged Lingerines Starter Named August's Premier Pitcher
August's top-rated pitcher was Bartolo Rodríguez of Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines. He demoralized Republic League hitters in posting a 5-1 record and captured the Pitcher of the Month award.

In 7 starts, Rodríguez limited opposing batters to a .224 average. He rang up 52 strikeouts in 53.1 innings of work, issued 7 walks, and crafted a 2.19 ERA.

This year Rodríguez has a 20-11 record with a 3.10 ERA in 35 starts.

[Alan T]

I would say this experiment is a success:


Thursday, September 1st, 2022: Majestics Lange Named CL's Best Pitcher
The spotlight today is on John Lange of the Montreal Majestics. The relief ace was chosen as the #1 pitcher in the Continental League for August.

He compiled a 6-0 record and an ERA of 3.43 in 44.2 innings with 33 strikeouts. Lange nailed down no saves in no save opportunities.

Lange has nailed down no saves for the year. He has also totaled 130 strikeouts and 42 walks in 204.2 innings while registering a 3.78 ERA and a 20-7 won-lost record.

[Alan T]

Another RL hitter of the month award for Colon:

Thursday, September 1st, 2022: Colón Wins RL's Best Bat Trophy
The Republic League has made it official -- José Colón is the winner of the Batter of the Month trophy.

In August, the Hartford right fielder starred with a .355 batting average, 5 home runs and 23 RBIs. Colón also had 17 walks, posted a .437 on-base percentage and scored 22 times.

In his 2022 season totals, Colón has 31 home runs, .365 BA, .462 OBP, 109 RBIs and 104 runs scored.

[Alan T]

CL Hitter of the month for August:

Thursday, September 1st, 2022: Torrid August Gets Hughes CL #1 Batter Trophy
A hot-hitting Joe Hughes punished CL pitchers in August, hitting .380 in 28 games while racking up 3 home runs, 22 RBIs and 25 runs scored.

With those numbers it came as no surprise that Montreal's 28-year-old second baseman earned Continental League Batter of the Month honors.

This season Hughes is swinging the bat at a .338 rate with 189 hits in 559 at-bats. To date he has hit 15 home runs, scored 103 runs and driven in 59.

[Alan T]

Rodriguez seems to be the leading candidate for the RL Benny Myers award:

Thursday, September 1st, 2022: Newcomer of the Month Picked
The top-rated Republic League rookie in August was Hammersmith's catcher Miguel Rodríguez.

Last month he played in 26 games and hit .296 with 7 doubles, no triples, and 2 home runs. Rodríguez also scored 14 times and drove in 12 runs.

Currently Rodríguez is batting .287 with 150 hits and 8 home runs. He has knocked in 73 runs and scored 60 times.

[Alan T]

and likewise for Whittingham:

Thursday, September 1st, 2022: Whittingham Voted August's Rookie Trophy
In the month of August Oliver Whittingham hit the ball hard, often and with authority and was honored as the Continental League Rookie of the Month.

He did it in standout fashion as the Baltimore's third baseman hit .343 with 4 home runs and 15 RBIs while scoring 18 runs.

This year Whittingham is batting .302 with 155 hits, 14 home runs, 79 RBIs, 28 walks, .358 OBP and has scored 70 runs.

[muns]

Originally Posted by Alan T

I would say this experiment is a success:


Thursday, September 1st, 2022: Majestics Lange Named CL's Best Pitcher
The spotlight today is on John Lange of the Montreal Majestics. The relief ace was chosen as the #1 pitcher in the Continental League for August.

He compiled a 6-0 record and an ERA of 3.43 in 44.2 innings with 33 strikeouts. Lange nailed down no saves in no save opportunities.

Lange has nailed down no saves for the year. He has also totaled 130 strikeouts and 42 walks in 204.2 innings while registering a 3.78 ERA and a 20-7 won-lost record.

This just breaks everything ive thought about END even more with ootp. Congrats Montreal!!!

For those too lazy to look. He has a 29 end rating.

[Alan T]

September 1st, 2022 League standings:

Continental League Standings

Montreal Majestics		85	54	.612	-	
Edmonton Edge			73	66	.525	12.0	
Baltimore Charm			69	70	.496	16.0	
Apex Assassins			65	74	.468	20.0	
Boston Settlers			65	74	.468	20.0	
Napa Valley Winemakers		60	79	.432	25.0	

Republic League Standings

New York Heroes			82	57	.590	-	
Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines	78	61	.561	4.0	
Hartford Harpooners		73	66	.525	9.0	
Colorado Rancheros		64	75	.460	18.0	
Hammersmith Hooligans		61	78	.439	21.0	
Chico Rebels			59	80	.424	23.0	

Montreal has a magic number of 8 to reach the playoffs and 12 to win homefield for the CLCS.

New York has a magic number of 14 to reach the playoffs and 19 to win homefield for the RLCS.

Ann Arbor has a magic number of 19 to reach the playoffs and Edmonton has a magic number of 20.

[buckinbranco]

worst record!

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by muns

This just breaks everything ive thought about END even more with ootp. Congrats Montreal!!!

He's only making it about 5 innings a start on average. He only has 16 quality starts for the entire season. (46% which is really bad).

The reason it is working is Montreal has a 3.24 ERA for their bullpen (tops in FOOL), and the second highest scoring offense in the CL.

[Montreal_GM]

Originally Posted by muns

This just breaks everything ive thought about END even more with ootp. Congrats Montreal!!!

For those too lazy to look. He has a 29 end rating.

I think it will be 35ish at the end of the season. I've used this in other leagues with good results, but it's got to be a pitcher with fairly dominant stuff and you better have a solid bullpen.

[Alan T]

September 1st League leaders:

Batting avg - J. Colon (HAR) .365
Home Runs - H. Romero (BAL) / G. Duran (NYH) 43
RBI - G. Duran (NYH) 123

Wins - J. Lange (MON) / E. Quero (MON) / B. Rodriguez (ANN) 20
Strikeouts - E. Quero (MON) 283
ERA - E. Quero (MON) 2.16

[Montreal_GM]

With 20 wins who cares about QS%.

[Alan T]

September 12th, 2022 League Standings:

Continental League Standings

Montreal Majestics		90	59	.604	-	
Edmonton Edge			80	69	.537	10.0	
Baltimore Charm			75	74	.503	15.0	
Apex Assassins			70	79	.470	20.0	
Boston Settlers			69	80	.463	21.0	
Napa Valley Winemakers		63	86	.423	27.0	

Republic League Standings

New York Heroes			86	63	.577	-	
Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines	82	67	.550	4.0	
Hartford Harpooners		78	71	.523	8.0	
Colorado Rancheros		69	80	.463	17.0	
Hammersmith Hooligans		69	80	.463	17.0	
Chico Rebels			63	86	.423	23.0	

Montreal has clinched a playoff spot!

New York has a magic number of 7 to clinch a playoff spot (10 to clinch homefield in the RLCS)

Edmonton has a magic number of 9 to reach the playoffs

Ann Arbor has a magic number of 10

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by Montreal_GM

With 20 wins who cares about QS%.

As long as you know who is mostly responsible for those 20 wins

[muns]

teach your in danger here

[Montreal_GM]

Originally Posted by Alan T

As long as you know who is mostly responsible for those 20 wins

It's a team effort in Montreal.

[Alan T]

Sunday, September 18th, 2022: 25 Games in a Row for Reyes
The Chico Rebels suffered a 8-3 setback today at the hands of the Colorado Rancheros at Rebels Ballpark, but their hot-hitting shortstop Orlando Reyes went 2-for-5 and stretched his consecutive-game hitting streak to 25 games.
O. Reyes grounded out in the 1st, singled in the 3rd, flied out in the 5th, doubled in the 7th and struck out in the 8th.

This year Reyes is hitting .308 with 15 home runs and 67 RBIs to his credit. He has gotten on base at a .377 clip and scored 105 runs.

[Tasan]

No, stop winning meaningless games Rancheros!

[Alan T]

September 19th, 2022 League Standings:

Continental League Standings

Montreal Majestics		94	62	.603	-	
Edmonton Edge			84	72	.538	10.0	
Baltimore Charm			78	78	.500	16.0	
Boston Settlers			73	83	.468	21.0	
Apex Assassins			72	84	.462	22.0	
Napa Valley Winemakers		67	89	.429	27.0	

Republic League Standings

New York Heroes			90	66	.577	-	
Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines	85	71	.545	5.0	
Hartford Harpooners		82	74	.526	8.0	
Colorado Rancheros		73	83	.468	17.0	
Hammersmith Hooligans		72	84	.462	18.0	
Chico Rebels			66	90	.423	24.0	

Montreal is the 2022 Continental League Regular Season Champions!

New York has clinched at least a playoff spot and has a magic number of 2 for home field advantage in the RLCS.

Edmonton's magic number to lock up a playoff spot is 1 while Ann Arbor's is 4

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by muns

teach your in danger here

Lol, what's your definition of danger? I've been in danger for a while now.

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by Tasan

No, stop winning meaningless games Rancheros!

I'm totally amused by the things we're rooting for this season.

[Alan T]

9/19:

Baltimore 9, Edmonton 8: Hector Romero hits his 44th home run of the season to keep Baltimore mathematically alive.

New York 8, Hartford 1: Sierra wins his 21st of the season

Ann Arbor 12, Chico 3: Rodriguez wins his 23rd of the season.

Edmonton 84-73 (Magic # 1)
Baltimore 79-78 (5 GB)

New York 91-66 (Magic #1)
Ann Arbor 86-71 (5 GB / Magic # 2)
Hartford 82-75 (9 GB / 4 GB)

[muns]

Well it looks like I fell apart down the stretch. Hasawega im sure had a lot to do with it, so im pretty hopeful for next season as long as i can freaking sign Romero

[muns]

Man i wanted to see the Pooners back in the playoffs again too.

[Alan T]

9/20:

Edmonton 5, Baltimore 0: K. Browne with the win to clinch a playoff spot for Edmonton!

New York 6, Hartford 3: New York clinches the 2022 Republic League Regular Season Championship!

Ann Arbor 4, Chico 2: With Hartford's loss, Ann Arbor also clinches a playoff spot with the win!

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by muns

Well it looks like I fell apart down the stretch. Hasawega im sure had a lot to do with it, so im pretty hopeful for next season as long as i can freaking sign Romero

7-22 6.26 ERA


36% Quality Start

Please let him retire in the offseason.

[muns]

Congrats to Montreal, Edmonton, NY and Ann Arbor. Good season guys!

[Alan T]

Reyes ends the season on a hitting streak that will continue next season:


Sunday, September 25th, 2022: Reyes Extends Hit Streak to 31 Games
Long hitting streaks don't happen very often and when they happen it perks up everybody's interest. No one knows how long it will go -- it could end tomorrow - but baseball fans and Orlando Reyes are enjoying the moment right now. The 28-year-old Chico shortstop extended his string to 31 consecutive games in Rebels Ballpark today. Reyes got 1 hit, but the Hartford Harpooners got the victory. They toppled the Rebels 8-2.
O. Reyes was hit by a pitch in the 1st, walked in the 3rd, doubled in the 5th and flied out in the 7th.

In 162 games this year Reyes has posted a .308 average and put up these numbers: 16 home runs, 68 RBIs and 109 runs scored.

[allpro10050]

Originally Posted by Alan T

Ann Arbor 4, Chico 2: With Hartford's loss, Ann Arbor also clinches a playoff spot with the win!

playoffs of cellar streak continues on another season

[muns]

Originally Posted by Alan T

7-22 6.26 ERA


36% Quality Start

Please let him retire in the offseason.

Im sure its either that or his butt is going to get cut. Actually might make more sense to cut him now. Ill have to look at my financials first. What a bad FA choice that was. Def cost me a real shot at the playoffs.

[Alan T]

2022 Final Standings:

Continental League Standings

Montreal Majestics		97	65	.599	-	
Edmonton Edge			87	75	.537	10.0	
Baltimore Charm			79	83	.488	18.0	
Boston Settlers			78	84	.481	19.0	
Apex Assassins			75	87	.463	22.0	
Napa Valley Winemakers		70	92	.432	27.0	

Republic League Standings

New York Heroes			95	67	.586	-	
Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines	90	72	.556	5.0	
Hartford Harpooners		84	78	.519	11.0	
Hammersmith Hooligans		76	86	.469	19.0	
Colorado Rancheros		74	88	.457	21.0	
Chico Rebels			67	95	.414	28.0	

[muns]

2nd pick teach.... Buck locks up the first pick

[Tasan]

I hate this team right now, I really hate them. If you want ANYONE from me, just let me know, even my stud relievers.

[Alan T]

Monday, September 26th, 2022: Majestics Star Pitcher Wins Triple Crown
Emmett Quero of Montreal has done what few pitchers in Front Office Offseason League have been able to do. He's won the Triple Crown, leading the league in all three major categories: wins, ERA and strikeouts. The Majestics star finished 2022 with a 23-7 mark to pace the Continental League in wins. He also posted a league best 2.32 ERA and topped the league with 321 strikeouts. A season good enough to put him as a strong favorite to take the CL Gabriel Prado Award.

"His level of consistency is amazing," said the Majestics manager. "Emmett goes out there every time he gets the ball and keeps you in the game. You know that when he's on the mound, you have an excellent chance at winning the game."

Quero is a low key kind of guy. He is very proud of his wins, but not really excited about his unique accomplishment this season. He admitted to the press, "Maybe, just maybe, I'll look back on this Triple Crown when I retire and smile. But for now my stats are for my kids to brag about and for the media-types who love talking about numbers."

[Tasan]

WE PULLED IT OUT!!!!2nd PICK HERE WE COME!

*edit errrrrr ok third, a little ahead of myself there.

And now for the 2 deep draft class.

[Alan T]

Monday, September 26th, 2022: Harpooners Star Earns RL Bat Title
José Colón of the Harpooners is the winner of the 2022 Republic League batting title. Colón finished the season with a .358 batting average in 162 games. The 29-year-old Hartford right fielder had 216 hits, including 38 doubles, 2 triples and 39 home runs. He also tallied 123 runs and drove in 130 runs.

[Alan T]

Monday, September 26th, 2022: Joe Hughes Claims 2022 CL Batting Title
When the dust settled on the 2022 Continental League campaign, Joe Hughes came out on top with a .342 batting average. "This was a nice way to end the season," said the Montreal Majestics second baseman at the awards presentation yesterday. The 28-year-old Hughes completed the year with 222 hits that included 62 doubles, 5 triples and 22 home runs.