FOOL-X 1982 Regular Season

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 06:57 AM

Time to start our 22nd season of FOOL-X! Getting exports now.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:09 AM

Thursday, April 1st, 1982

London Bishops: Signed free agent LF J. Sosa to a 2-year contract worth a total of $11,982,000.

Cleveland Naps: Signed free agent SP P. Contreras to a 1-year contract worth a total of $3,639,000.

London Bishops: Signed free agent SS J. Salas to a 2-year contract worth a total of $13,300,000.

Balzac Ticklers: Signed free agent MR R. Gabriel to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,768,000.

Balzac Ticklers: Signed free agent MR P. Tatum to a 1-year contract worth a total of $265,000.

London Bishops: Signed free agent SS J. Ortíz to a 2-year contract worth a total of $15,982,000.

Virginia Beach Surf: Signed free agent 3B V. González to a 4-year contract worth a total of $22,708,000.

Ann Arbor Wolverines: Signed free agent SP M. Trudeau to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,936,000.

Balzac Ticklers: Signed free agent MR T. Cantrell to a 1-year contract worth a total of $242,000.

Mexico City Aztecs: Signed free agent MR R. Menéndez to a 1-year contract worth a total of $3,004,000.

Balzac Ticklers: Signed free agent MR I. Nakanishi to a 1-year contract worth a total of $393,000.

London Bishops: Signed free agent CF R. Sabin to a minor league contract.

Balzac Ticklers: Signed free agent CL R. Chávez to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,785,000.

London Bishops: Signed free agent LF K. Henley to a 1-year contract worth a total of $4,507,000.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:18 AM

Ok, everyone checks in and we're ready to get this started. Good luck to all teams!

hyde4us11 · 11-12-2009, 07:21 AM

Alan, I imported fine correct?

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:22 AM

Ticklers Whitewash Clowns, Ramírez Winner
Thursday, April 1st, 1982: It was a razor-sharp performance by Gabriel Ramírez of the Balzac Ticklers against the Indianapolis Clowns. He fashioned a fine 3-hitter in blanking them 7-0 and chalked up 5 strikeouts and 2 walks.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hyde4us11

Alan, I imported fine correct?

Yep!

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:23 AM

300 Homers for Salas
Saturday, April 17th, 1982: The London Bishops defeated the Washington Freedom 8-4 yesterday in a game that featured José Salas's 300th career home run.

In the clubhouse, the Bishops shortstop spoke about the milestone achievement. "To be honest, I don't even remember my first home run," he said. "But this one I don't think I'll forget. Who knows if I'll hit another hundred, or fifty, or even ten?"

On his historic day, Salas banged out 1 hit in 4 at-bats and scored 2 runs with 3 RBI.

In his career Salas has compiled a .282 batting average and collected 2017 hits, 300 home runs and 1220 RBIs.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:24 AM

Nixon Belts Bunch of Base Hits
Monday, April 19th, 1982: It was a sensational day at the plate for Artie Nixon as he led the charge to a 19-9 win over the Clowns.

The Balzac right fielder was pure misery for the Indianapolis pitching staff. He left them shellshocked with 6 hits in 6 at-bats in an explosive display of hitting.

The manager for the Clowns told BNN reporters after the game, "Nixon put the ball into play. He really hit it hard. When you do that, you've got a pretty good chance to do some damage. And that's what happened. I feel like we threw some pretty good pitches, but he just put some good swings on the ball."

A. Nixon singled in the 1st, singled in the 2nd, hit a two-run home run off I. Ono in the 4th, hit a three-run home run off J. Pérez in the 5th, hit an RBI double in the 7th and hit an RBI single in the 8th.

Nixon is batting .400 with 7 home runs and 22 RBIs this season.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:26 AM

Boulanger Collects Hit Number 2000
Saturday, April 24th, 1982: The box score from yesterday's game will show that New York beat the Spring Lions, 13-3. It will also show that first baseman Michel Boulanger went 2-for-4 for the Legends. It will not show, however, that Boulanger reached the 2000-hit mark for his career.

The 32-year-old Boulanger reflected on the achievement after the game. He mused: "In one respect, it's a real milestone, I guess. Yet, it's just a base hit like any other base hit."

During his career Boulanger has notched 2001 hits and a .312 average with 438 home runs and 1397 RBIs.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:31 AM

Maricopa Starter Named RL's Premier Pitcher
Saturday, May 1st, 1982: Veteran Carlos Bardino put together quite a successful stretch in April for the Maricopa Rattlers, earning himself the Republic League Pitcher of the Month award.

Bardino racked up a 6-0 record in 6 starts, posting a 2.01 ERA over 49.1 innings and striking out 40.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:32 AM

April's Starter of the Month Goes to Kuhn
Saturday, May 1st, 1982: Bobby Kuhn of the Mexico City Aztecs outdistanced his peers on the mound this month. He fashioned a fine 5-1 won-lost mark and 2.39 ERA in 7 starts to get the Continental League Pitcher of the Month honors.

Kuhn had a very impressive April, finishing with 39 strikeouts in 49 innings and holding opposing hitters to a .187 average.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:33 AM

Michael Butler Selected April's Best Batter
Saturday, May 1st, 1982: For a rookie just breaking in, Michael Butler certainly put together a successful month. It was good enough to win the RL Batter of the Month award for April.

The 24-year-old second baseman for the Maricopa Rattlers hit .308 with 10 home runs, 33 RBIs and 23 runs scored.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:35 AM

CL Presents Batter of Month Trophy to Nixon
Saturday, May 1st, 1982: Balzac's Artie Nixon had a productive April and topped it off by winning the Batter of the Month citation from the Continental League.

The 26-year-old right fielder stood out at the plate with a .385 batting average, 9 home runs, 30 RBIs and 27 runs scored.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:36 AM

Republic League Names Rookie of Month
Saturday, May 1st, 1982: Michael Butler is still a bit shy, but then, who could blame the newest Republic League Rookie of the Month honoree? He hasn't been around the league long enough to fully know the ropes yet, despite the fact that he's putting up veteran-like numbers.

In April the Maricopa hitter tagged opposing pitching for a .308 average with 32 hits, 10 home runs and 33 RBIs.

April's Premier CL Rookie Named
Saturday, May 1st, 1982: Wade Haggart let his numbers do the talking in April. The Washington Freedom catcher logged a .308 average as he laid claim to the Continental League Rookie of the Month Award.

He tallied 32 hits, 2 home runs, drove in 21 runs and scored 12 runs during his remarkable stretch.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:36 AM

May 1st, 1982:

Continental League Standings


Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
Washington Freedom	18	10	.643	-	17-11	1	9-4	9-6	2-0	2-3	132	W3	7-3
Indianapolis Clowns	15	13	.536	3.0	14-14	1	8-7	7-6	2-3	7-5		L3	4-6
Mexico City Aztecs	14	14	.500	4.0	15-13	-1	6-7	8-7	0-3	5-4		W1	6-4
Boston Resettlers	13	15	.464	5.0	13-15	0	4-9	9-6	3-2	4-3		L1	3-7
Balzac Ticklers	12	16	.429	6.0	10-18	2	8-10	4-6	2-0	3-2		W4	7-3
London Bishops	12	16	.429	6.0	15-13	-3	5-7	7-9	2-3	2-6		L4	3-7

Republic League Standings


Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
Maricopa Rattlers	18	10	.643	-	18-10	0	10-5	8-5	1-1	4-2	135	W1	6-4
New York Legends	18	10	.643	-	15-13	3	8-5	10-5	1-0	4-1	135	W7	7-3
Virginia Beach Surf	18	10	.643	-	16-12	2	7-6	11-4	0-1	3-2	135	L1	6-4
Ann Arbor Wolverines	11	17	.393	7.0	14-14	-3	8-10	3-7	1-2	3-5		L5	4-6
Cleveland Naps	10	18	.357	8.0	11-17	-1	5-8	5-10	0-0	3-3		L5	3-7
Spring Lions	9	19	.321	9.0	11-17	-2	3-9	6-10	1-0	1-5		W2	4-6

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:38 AM

League Leaders AVG

D. Rigney - MEX

.420

2

R. Rivera

WAS

.406

3

B. Fields

ANN

.398

4

A. Nixon

BAL

.385

5

B. Alderdice

WAS

.372

League Leaders HR

3 tied with

10

1

I. Adjo

VIR

10

1

M. Butler

MAR

10

1

D. Gamblin

SPG

10

4

2 tied with

9

League Leaders RBI

M. Butler - MAR

33

2

J. Garza

BAL

32

3

T. Yamashita

ANN

31

4

D. Gamblin

SPG

30

4

2 more tied with

30

League Leaders W

C. Bardino - MAR

6

2

B. Kuhn

MEX

5

3

W. Ceriani

BOS

4

3

J. Farías

VIR

4

3

3 more tied with

4

League Leaders ERA

C. Bardino - MAR

2.01

2

J. Figueroa

IND

2.13

3

F. Jordan

IND

2.23

4

B. Kuhn

MEX

2.39

5

M. Vera

NY

2.45

League Leaders K

C. Bardino - MAR

40

2

B. Kuhn

MEX

39

3

E. González

VIR

37

3

M. Jenkins

MAR

37

5

J. Morrow

NY

36

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:40 AM

Ramos Makes 300 Mark
Friday, May 21st, 1982: Roberto Ramos hit a historic home run today -- career blast number 300. "I am happy to be in such elite company. It has been quite a ride so far," Ramos said after the game.

The Bishops right fielder went 2 for 4 with 1 home run and 4 RBI as the London Bishops won 4-3 over the Washington Freedom.

During his career Ramos has played in 1516 games, batted .295 with 300 home runs and 1671 base hits.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:41 AM

Hit #2000 for Clowns Guevara
Monday, May 24th, 1982: For José Guevara, it was a red-letter day. The Indianapolis Clowns catcher slapped his 2000th career hit. That his team defeated the London Bishops, 7-6, made it even sweeter.

His manager paid tribute to Guevara after the game: "I've followed José since he came into the league," he said. "Fine ballplayer. Fine work ethic. I'm not surprised by what he's achieved."

The 35-year-old Guevara finished the day with 3 hits in 5 at-bats.

Lifetime Guevara has played in 1738 games, batted .294 with 350 home runs and 2001 base hits.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:42 AM

Guerrero Socks it to Cleveland 3 Times
Saturday, May 29th, 1982: Ignacio Guerrero penned his name in the record books after an explosive home run spree against Cleveland. He's now among the select sluggers who have hit three home runs in a game.

In his record-setting day at Legends Ballpark the New York center fielder went 3-4 with 7 RBIs and scored 4 times in the 19-10 victory over the Naps.

"It was just one of those days," he said in the postgame interview. "I don't know how to explain it. I'm just putting a good swing on the ball."

"Guerrero was locked in," the Cleveland skipper said. "We made some pretty good pitches. Those first two homers were exactly where the pitcher wanted to put them. He's pretty hot right now. You've just got to tip your hat."

I. Guerrero grounded out in the 2nd, hit a solo-shot off C. Johnson in the 4th, hit a three-run home run off C. Johnson in the 5th, walked in the 6th and hit a three-run home run off J. López in the 7th.

Currently Guerrero is batting .216 with 46 hits and 13 home runs. He has knocked in 41 runs and scored 43 times.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:42 AM

Guerrero really is becoming Dave Kingman

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:43 AM

Helms 6-6 Against Indianapolis
Sunday, May 30th, 1982: It was a good day for the Resettlers at Clown Car as they clipped the Indianapolis Clowns 20-4. It was tremendous day for Jerry Helms, who went on quite a hitting spree with a 6 for 6 barrage.

The Boston right fielder told reporters after his big 6-hit performance, "I don't have any buzz words. I'm not 'dialed in' or 'in a zone,' as they say. As far as the hitting goes, I try to keep it simple. I try not to look into it too much. Basically the pitcher throws the ball, I try to pick up the spin, then try to hit it. Today I picked up the spin very well."

J. Helms hit a solo-shot off G. Suárez in the 2nd, singled in the 3rd, doubled in the 4th, singled in the 6th, singled in the 8th and hit a two-run home run off D. Acevedo in the 9th.

So far this year in 56 games Helms is hitting .323 with 7 home runs, 34 RBIs and 45 runs scored.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:45 AM

RL Announces May's Best Starter
Tuesday, June 1st, 1982: Despite the number of years he's been in the league, Joe Morrow still gets excited when he puts together a quality stretch like he had in May. The 27-year-old starter for New York was named Republic League Pitcher of the Month earlier today.

He collected 6 wins and no losses with 36 strikeouts in his 8 starts, putting up a fine 3.20 ERA in 50.2 innings of work.

In 15 starts this season Morrow has notched a 9-3 record and a 3.02 ERA.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:46 AM

Urbina Selected CL's Best Pitcher
Tuesday, June 1st, 1982: In May, José Urbina tore through the Continental League like a seasoned veteran -- quite impressive for a player only 24 years old.

The young Boston starter posted a 4-0 mark and an ERA of 1.17 to earn the Pitcher of the Month award. In 38.1 innings he collected 37 strikeouts while limiting the opposition to a .228 average.

This year Urbina has made 12 starts, thrown 76.1 innings, fanned 65 batters and walked 18. His won-lost record is 6-1 with a 2.59 ERA.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:46 AM

Adjo Awarded May's RL Top Bat Prize
Tuesday, June 1st, 1982: Virginia Beach's center fielder Ichchaam Adjo brought home the Republic League batting trophy for May by hitting .356 for the month.

He also hit 10 home runs, drove in 33 and scored 23 runs.

In this current campaign Adjo is hitting at a .338 clip with 20 home runs and 55 RBIs.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:47 AM

CL's #1 Batter Chosen
Tuesday, June 1st, 1982: Though his face is weathered and his hands are calloused, Tommy Tizzard can still get it done in FOOL-X. In fact, the 36-year-old right fielder for Mexico City was named the Continental League Batter of the Month today after putting up an impressive performance at the plate.

In May he batted .342 with 9 home runs, 26 RBIs and 20 runs scored.

To date this season Tizzard is hitting .342 with 18 home runs.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:47 AM

RL Selects Rookie Star of the Month
Tuesday, June 1st, 1982: Youngster Michael Butler emerged as the latest Republic League Rookie of the Month today. The young man from Maricopa deserved the honor, batting .302 with 3 home runs and 17 runs batted in. Is the month of May a harbinger of things to come or just a fluke? We'll find out someday, but for now, we'll just let Butler enjoy the limelight.

Currently Butler is batting .305 with 13 home runs, 50 RBIs and 38 runs scored.

Haggart Hauls in May's Best Rookie Award
Tuesday, June 1st, 1982: The most productive Continental League rookie in May was Washington's catcher Wade Haggart.

Last month he played in 28 games and hit .343 with 7 doubles, 1 triple, and 1 home run. Haggart also scored 15 times and drove in 11 runs.

This season Haggart has hit at a .325 clip with 32 RBIs, 3 home runs and 27 runs scored.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:48 AM

June 1st, 1982:

Continental League Standings


Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
Washington Freedom	34	23	.596	-	32-25	2	15-12	19-11	5-4	10-6	103	L1	6-4
Boston Resettlers	31	26	.544	3.0	30-27	1	13-14	18-12	5-5	6-6		W2	6-4
Indianapolis Clowns	30	27	.526	4.0	28-29	2	16-14	14-13	4-5	10-8		L2	5-5
Mexico City Aztecs	28	29	.491	6.0	32-25	-4	11-16	17-13	5-7	9-8		W1	4-6
London Bishops	27	30	.474	7.0	31-26	-4	12-15	15-15	4-5	6-9		W3	6-4
Balzac Ticklers	21	36	.368	13.0	21-36	0	12-21	9-15	4-1	4-8		L3	3-7

Republic League Standings


Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
Virginia Beach Surf	37	20	.649	-	35-22	2	18-9	19-11	1-2	5-6	103	L2	7-3
New York Legends	34	23	.596	3.0	30-27	4	16-11	18-12	1-1	10-4		W6	8-2
Maricopa Rattlers	31	26	.544	6.0	30-27	1	17-13	14-13	2-1	7-4		W1	5-5
Ann Arbor Wolverines	26	31	.456	11.0	30-27	-4	17-16	9-15	1-3	7-9		W2	6-4
Cleveland Naps	23	34	.404	14.0	23-34	0	12-15	11-19	1-0	7-5		L8	2-8
Spring Lions	20	37	.351	17.0	25-32	-5	10-17	10-20	2-1	4-12		L1	2-8

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:49 AM

League Leaders AVG

D. Rigney - MEX

.388

2

A. Nixon

BAL

.371

3

B. Fields

ANN

.362

4

D. Anderson

CLE

.356

5

R. LaVergne

SPG

.350

League Leaders HR

I. Adjo - VIR

20

2

D. Gamblin

SPG

19

3

T. Tizzard

MEX

18

4

L. Jackson

VIR

17

4

2 more tied with

17

League Leaders RBI

T. Yamashita - ANN

59

2

A. Nixon

BAL

58

3

I. Adjo

VIR

55

4

J. Marín

BAL

53

5

4 tied with

52

League Leaders W

C. Bardino - MAR

10

2

J. Meza

VIR

9

2

J. Morrow

NY

9

4

B. Kuhn

MEX

7

4

E. Miller

WAS

7

League Leaders ERA

J. Urbina - BOS

2.59

2

J. Figueroa

IND

2.74

3

C. Bardino

MAR

2.82

4

B. Kuhn

MEX

2.86

5

W. Ceriani

BOS

2.90

League Leaders K

E. González - VIR

78

2

B. Kuhn

MEX

77

3

G. Ramírez

BAL

73

4

J. Morrow

NY

72

5

2 tied with

66

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:52 AM

Bishops Duval Dominates Freedom
Monday, June 7th, 1982: "He was too darn good for us today," grumbled the Washington manager after his club suffered a 5-0 shutout at the hands of Mathieu Duval of the London Bishops. He held the Washington Freedom scoreless in a 2-hit whitewash.

Duval was in a zone of his own most of the game and finished with 4 strikeouts and 1 walk in a strong outing.

In a postgame quote his own skipper added, "He pitched his butt off, had good velocity, good movement and had those guys off balance. Mathieu did a whale of a pitching job."

This season Duval has a 4-4 mark in 16 starts with a 4.34 ERA. He has given up 107 hits in 105.2 innings, struck out 71 and issued 29 walks. Opposing clubs have compiled a .265 batting average against him.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:54 AM

2000 Hits for Ibarria
Tuesday, June 8th, 1982: Esteban Ibarria's bat made good contact with the ball as he has many times in his career, but this time it added his name to an elite list of players with 2000 hits. The Boston shortstop went to the plate 5 times and racked up 3 hits to gain the honor. But the Resettlers couldn't pull off a win -- they fell to the Washington Freedom, 12-6.

In 1663 career games Ibarria has batted .305 with 2000 hits with 372 doubles, 90 triples and 50 home runs. He has also collected 702 RBIs and scored 1068 runs.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:55 AM

Gamblin Cracks 3 HR for Lions
Sunday, June 13th, 1982: Duncan Gamblin showed some power today as he launched three balls into the seats against the New York Legends and sparked the Lions to a 13-12 victory.

For the day he collected 3 hits in 4 at-bats, scored 3 runs and had 6 RBIs.

In the postgame press conference he told reporters, "I got some good pitches to hit and turned on them real good. I always have liked to hit here at Legends Ballpark."

"He was instant offense today," the Spring skipper said. "Duncan really put on a show."

D. Gamblin hit a three-run home run off J. Morrow in the 1st, hit a two-run home run off J. Morrow in the 3rd, walked in the 5th, hit a solo-shot off K. Takeuchi in the 6th and struck out in the 8th.

This year Gamblin is batting .301 with 81 hits, 24 home runs, 72 RBIs, 46 walks, .400 OBP and has scored 40 runs.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:56 AM

Only the second player in FOOL-X history with 3000 hits!!

Cook Reaches 3000 Milestone
Monday, June 14th, 1982: The Cleveland 8-3 loss to New York wasn't all bad. Something good came out it, at least for Ryan Cook. As a consolation prize he got the 3000th hit of his career. The veteran Naps designated hitter went 1-for-3 in the game and added his name to the coveted 3000-hit club. He was given a five-minute ovation by the crowd, which included his wife and family and quite a few former Naps teammates.

"I could have scripted it better," Cook commented to the press after the game, "a win would have made it a lot more enjoyable. But what the hey... hit #3000 ain't so bad."

Cook is batting .303 lifetime with 3000 hits, 676 doubles, 128 triples, 465 home runs, 1643 RBIs to date. He has also scored 1957 runs.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 07:57 AM

FOOLX News: The All-Star Game Rosters Have Been Announced
Sunday, June 20th, 1982: The All-Stars are in a clash by themselves. The star performers from the Continental League and Republic League will soon do battle in the 1982 FOOL-X All-Star Game. It's an annual diamond spectacular that takes place at the midpoint of the season. Two superb ballclubs taking each other on in the All-Star Classic to determine the best league for this year. The talented stars are playing for league pride. Each roster is filled with standout performers.

The Continental League All-Stars feature these players:

SP J. Urbina (BOS)
SP F. Jordan (IND)
SP M. Guzmán (IND)
SP E. Miller (WAS)
SP W. Ceriani (BOS)
SP J. Figueroa (IND)
CL M. Salas (BOS)
MR M. Harmon (LON)
SP H. Han (MEX)
MR R. Rosado (BOS)
MR C. Hoffe (WAS)
MR F. Bermúdez (WAS)
RF T. Tizzard (MEX)
LF D. Rigney (MEX)
SS J. Salas (LON)
CF A. Méndez (IND)
1B K. Shelton (WAS)
C J. Guevara (IND)
3B R. Rivera (WAS)
C W. Haggart (WAS)
2B D. Martin (IND)
RF A. Nixon (BAL)
RF R. Ramos (LON)
RF P. Maganda (IND)
RF J. Helms (BOS)
SS J. Ortíz (LON)
SS D. Ortíz (WAS)
1B B. Didkowsky (IND)

On the Republic League All-Stars roster will be:

SP C. Bardino (MAR)
SP J. Morrow (NY)
SP J. Meza (VIR)
SP M. Vera (NY)
SP E. González (VIR)
SP J. Rojas (MAR)
CL G. Pajetta (NY)
CL K. Sun (VIR)
MR A. Morales (MAR)
MR G. Hinton (ANN)
SP J. Bernard (MAR)
MR W. Hall (CLE)
CF I. Adjo (VIR)
2B M. Butler (MAR)
3B B. Fields (ANN)
1B R. Leyva (MAR)
C K. Yamasaki (MAR)
RF D. Gamblin (SPG)
LF G. Harris (NY)
SS A. Morales (MAR)
C W. Armstrong (CLE)
1B J. Martínez (VIR)
3B T. Yamashita (ANN)
3B R. Stariczack (CLE)
LF D. Anderson (CLE)
SS R. Guzmán (ANN)
RF G. López (NY)
LF R. Elliott (MAR)

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 08:00 AM

González Nets RL #1 Pitcher Award
Thursday, July 1st, 1982: Edgardo González's been around the league long enough to appreciate the honor he received today. After going 4-1 in June, the 27-year-old Virginia Beach hurler has been named Republic League Pitcher of the Month.

He fanned 29 in 36 innings, logged an ERA of 1.25 and allowed opponents to hit .178 against him.

In 17 starts this season, González has picked up 8 wins while suffering 4 losses. He has pitched 117 innings, allowed 115 hits, struck out 107 and posted a 3.31 ERA.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 08:00 AM

Continental League Announces Best Starter
Thursday, July 1st, 1982: Whether Taylor White stays in London beyond this season remains to be seen, but while he's here he's making the most of it. In June the 35-year-old certainly pulled out all the stops by winning the Continental League Pitcher of the Month award.

He put up some fancy numbers with a 5-1 record and and an ERA of 3.43. In 42 innings he struck out 28, surrendered 38 hits, 8 walks and proved to be a solid performer in 6 starts last month.

Looking at his season stats, White has won 10 and lost 6, collecting 93 strikeouts and 22 walks in 131 innings with a 3.92 ERA.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 08:02 AM

Republic League Picks June's Best Batter
Thursday, July 1st, 1982: Seasoned by several years of professional experience, 26-year-old Roberto Leyva put together a solid offensive month for Maricopa and was crowned June's top batter in the Republic League.

He batted .376 with 10 home runs, 36 RBIs and 22 runs scored.

Leyva on the season is hitting .330 with 19 home runs. His stats include 80 RBIs and 66 runs scored.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 08:03 AM

Méndez Earns June's Top Batter Prize in CL
Thursday, July 1st, 1982: António Méndez battered Continental League pitchers all June and wound up taking home the Batter of the Month Award.

"I've been around FOOL-X long enough to know you really have to work hard day in and day out to be able to put up this kind of consistency," the 27-year-old Méndez told reporters. "I put in a lot of work, even on the days I may not take the field and it's always nice when everything comes together for me like it did this last month."

In 25 games, Méndez hit .313 with 6 home runs, 24 RBIs and scored 26 runs.

So far this year Méndez is batting .284 with 18 home runs, 67 RBIs and 63 runs scored.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 08:04 AM

July 1st, 1982:

Continental League Standings


Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
Indianapolis Clowns	46	36	.561	-	44-38	2	24-18	22-18	6-8	14-11	81	L3	5-5
Washington Freedom	46	36	.561	-	44-38	2	20-19	26-17	8-5	15-8	81	L1	5-5
London Bishops	43	39	.524	3.0	46-36	-3	21-19	22-20	4-5	10-11		W3	6-4
Mexico City Aztecs	43	39	.524	3.0	49-33	-6	20-20	23-19	7-9	12-12		W6	8-2
Boston Resettlers	40	42	.488	6.0	40-42	0	20-22	20-20	7-9	6-11		L2	3-7
Balzac Ticklers	28	54	.341	18.0	27-55	1	16-27	12-27	5-1	5-9		W1	3-7

Republic League Standings


Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
Maricopa Rattlers	50	32	.610	-	46-36	4	25-17	25-15	3-3	12-4	79	L2	7-3
New York Legends	48	34	.585	2.0	42-40	6	23-16	25-18	2-1	11-6		L1	6-4
Virginia Beach Surf	47	35	.573	3.0	47-35	0	24-16	23-19	1-4	6-8		W3	5-5
Ann Arbor Wolverines	35	47	.427	15.0	41-41	-6	22-21	13-26	1-5	9-15		W2	4-6
Spring Lions	35	47	.427	15.0	38-44	-3	18-22	17-25	4-1	10-16		W1	5-5
Cleveland Naps	31	51	.378	19.0	32-50	-1	17-25	14-26	4-1	10-9		L2	3-7

spleen1015 · 11-12-2009, 08:05 AM

5 teams fighting in the CL. Competition is good.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 08:05 AM

League Leaders AVG

D. Rigney - MEX

.375

2

B. Fields

ANN

.359

3

J. Medrano

LON

.357

4

A. Nixon

BAL

.344

5

R. Elliott

MAR

.342

League Leaders HR

I. Adjo - VIR

29

2

D. Gamblin

SPG

26

3

I. Guerrero

NY

24

4

J. Marín

BAL

23

4

T. Tizzard

MEX

23

League Leaders RBI

2 tied with

80

1

D. Gamblin

SPG

80

1

R. Leyva

MAR

80

3

I. Guerrero

NY

78

3

T. Yamashita

ANN

78

League Leaders W

C. Bardino - MAR

12

2

J. Meza

VIR

11

3

H. Arai

MEX

10

3

J. Morrow

NY

10

3

T. White

LON

10

League Leaders ERA

C. Bardino - MAR

2.72

2

J. Figueroa

IND

2.97

3

F. Jordan

IND

3.01

4

J. Urbina

BOS

3.07

5

W. Ceriani

BOS

3.16

League Leaders K

G. Ramírez - BAL

113

2

B. Kuhn

MEX

109

3

E. González

VIR

107

4

H. Arai

MEX

95

5

2 tied with

94

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 08:07 AM

Yamashita Raps 3 HR Against Surf
Monday, July 5th, 1982: Toshikuni Yamashita, the Ann Arbor third baseman, put on a dazzling display of power today at Ann Arbor Grounds against the Virginia Beach Surf. In the 15-3 victory Yamashita penned his name into the record books, slamming a trio of home runs in one of baseball's finest single day efforts.

What a display it was -- three home runs, 3 hits in 5 at-bats, 5 RBIs and 3 runs scored. It certainly was a day for the league record books.

"He can hit them out anywhere, right, center, left, it doesn't matter," the Virginia Beach manager said. "He's super strong and stays on the ball so good."

Talking about his theory of hitting after the game, Yamashita said, "Life will always throw you curves, just keep fouling them off... the right pitch will come and when it does, be prepared to run the bases... or trot around the bases... like I did today."

So says the latest person to hit three homers in a game.

T. Yamashita struck out in the 1st, hit a three-run home run off J. Meza in the 3rd, grounded out in the 5th, hit a solo-shot off N. Yamaguchi in the 7th and hit a solo-shot off D. Scott in the 8th.

This season Yamashita is batting at a .313 clip with 26 home runs and 86 RBIs.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 08:08 AM

3 Home Runs for Boulanger
Wednesday, July 7th, 1982: Michel Boulanger of New York was on fire with three home runs in the 13-8 win over Ann Arbor at Legends Ballpark.

"The first two I got all of them and it was no doubt they were gone. The last one I got lucky. It seemed like the wind helped it a little. Old Mother Nature helped me get into the record books."

For the game Boulanger was 3 for 5 with 5 RBIs and 3 runs scored.

M. Boulanger hit a two-run home run off M. Trudeau in the 1st, grounded out in the 2nd, grounded out in the 5th, hit a two-run home run off J. Moreno in the 6th and hit a solo-shot off J. Cannell in the 7th.

This year Boulanger is hitting .248 with 21 home runs.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 08:09 AM

8th pitcher in FOOL-X history with 200 wins!

Arai Tops London 7-2 for 200th Win
Sunday, July 25th, 1982: The Aztecs Hirohisa Arai wrote his name in the league history books by picking up career victory number 200 today against the London Bishops. In the Mexico City 7-2 triumph at Bishops Ballpark, the 34-year-old hurler went 5 innings, allowed 3 hits and had 3 strikeouts and 2 walks.

"I won't forget this day," an emotional Arai told reporters. "It's hard to stay at the top for so long and to win 200 games is quite a feat."

During his career Arai has 200 wins and 147 losses and a 3.44 ERA.

CleBrownsfan · 11-12-2009, 08:10 AM

Back in the cellar

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 08:11 AM

July's Top Starter is De Jesús
Sunday, August 1st, 1982: When António De Jesús takes the hill, he's a good bet to nail down the victory for the Ann Arbor Wolverines. At least that's the way it was in May.

He excelled with a 5-1 mark and 2.11 ERA in 7 starts. In 47 innings, he fanned 35 and walked 16.
That's why he was honored today as the Pitcher of the Month by the Republic League.

This year De Jesús has worked 173.2 innings with 129 strikeouts en route to a 11-10 record and a 4.30 ERA.

gstelmack · 11-12-2009, 08:12 AM

My team is playing ping-pong with the standings. Looks like the pitchers are doing well but we're not getting enough pop in the lineup. I've got a couple more hitters ready to move up next season, maybe should have moved them up this season even as good as the veterans looked this offseason.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 08:13 AM

July's Top Hurler is Roberts
Sunday, August 1st, 1982: July was a very good month for Rusty Roberts of the Mexico City Aztecs. He held opposing hitters for a .210 average and took home the Continental League Pitcher of the Month award.

In 8 starts he claimed a 4-1 record as he put up a 1.96 ERA and struck out 36 in 55 innings.

In 28 starts this season Roberts has compiled a 8-10 record and a 4.01 ERA.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 08:15 AM

Harris July's Best Bat Choice
Sunday, August 1st, 1982: Gary Harris capped off a fine July by being named the Republic League Batter of the Month today.

New York's left fielder hit .360 while collecting 7 home runs, 25 RBIs and scoring 25 runs. He also drew 23 walks to post an OBP of .468.

Posting a .338 batting average to date, Harris has 12 home runs and 59 RBIs.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 08:15 AM

Méndez Captures CL Batter of Month Award
Sunday, August 1st, 1982: The Batter of the Month honoree for July in the Continental League is Indianapolis Clowns center fielder António Méndez.

He showed no mercy as he finished the month with a .314 batting average, 8 home runs, 27 RBIs, and 27 runs scored.

So far this season Méndez has gotten 123 hits in 422 at-bats for a .291 batting average with 26 home runs. His stats include 94 RBIs and 90 runs scored. He has played in 111 games.

Alan T · 11-12-2009, 08:16 AM

Wood Wins RL Rookie Award
Sunday, August 1st, 1982: A veritable toddler to the Republic League, John Wood just sewed up the Rookie of the Month trophy for July.

Over the past month the 22-year-old second baseman for New York hit .330 with 31 hits, 1 home run and 8 runs batted in. He also logged 7 walks and compiled a .373 on-base percentage.

So far this season, Wood has recorded a .279 batting average with 100 hits, 9 home runs, 37 RBIs, 48 runs scored and a .334 OBP.

CL Names Washington's Haggart Top Rookie
Sunday, August 1st, 1982: Wade Haggart made quite a few headlines in July. The 27-year-old earned Rookie of the Month recognition in the Continental League by putting up a strong numbers from start to finish.

Last month he compiled a .258 average with 25 hits, no home runs, 12 RBIs and 12 runs scored.

Currently Haggart is hitting .285 and has collected 3 home runs, 55 RBIs and scored 46 times, while playing in 107 games.

11-12-2009, 07:21 AM	#4
hyde4us11 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2007	Alan, I imported fine correct? __________________ http://www.foolleague.com/

11-12-2009, 07:22 AM	#5
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Ticklers Whitewash Clowns, Ramírez Winner Thursday, April 1st, 1982: It was a razor-sharp performance by Gabriel Ramírez of the Balzac Ticklers against the Indianapolis Clowns. He fashioned a fine 3-hitter in blanking them 7-0 and chalked up 5 strikeouts and 2 walks. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 07:23 AM	#7
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	300 Homers for Salas Saturday, April 17th, 1982: The London Bishops defeated the Washington Freedom 8-4 yesterday in a game that featured José Salas's 300th career home run. In the clubhouse, the Bishops shortstop spoke about the milestone achievement. "To be honest, I don't even remember my first home run," he said. "But this one I don't think I'll forget. Who knows if I'll hit another hundred, or fifty, or even ten?" On his historic day, Salas banged out 1 hit in 4 at-bats and scored 2 runs with 3 RBI. In his career Salas has compiled a .282 batting average and collected 2017 hits, 300 home runs and 1220 RBIs. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 07:24 AM	#8
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Nixon Belts Bunch of Base Hits Monday, April 19th, 1982: It was a sensational day at the plate for Artie Nixon as he led the charge to a 19-9 win over the Clowns. The Balzac right fielder was pure misery for the Indianapolis pitching staff. He left them shellshocked with 6 hits in 6 at-bats in an explosive display of hitting. The manager for the Clowns told BNN reporters after the game, "Nixon put the ball into play. He really hit it hard. When you do that, you've got a pretty good chance to do some damage. And that's what happened. I feel like we threw some pretty good pitches, but he just put some good swings on the ball." A. Nixon singled in the 1st, singled in the 2nd, hit a two-run home run off I. Ono in the 4th, hit a three-run home run off J. Pérez in the 5th, hit an RBI double in the 7th and hit an RBI single in the 8th. Nixon is batting .400 with 7 home runs and 22 RBIs this season. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 07:26 AM	#9
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Boulanger Collects Hit Number 2000 Saturday, April 24th, 1982: The box score from yesterday's game will show that New York beat the Spring Lions, 13-3. It will also show that first baseman Michel Boulanger went 2-for-4 for the Legends. It will not show, however, that Boulanger reached the 2000-hit mark for his career. The 32-year-old Boulanger reflected on the achievement after the game. He mused: "In one respect, it's a real milestone, I guess. Yet, it's just a base hit like any other base hit." During his career Boulanger has notched 2001 hits and a .312 average with 438 home runs and 1397 RBIs. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 07:18 AM	#3
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Ok, everyone checks in and we're ready to get this started. Good luck to all teams! __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 07:31 AM	#10
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Maricopa Starter Named RL's Premier Pitcher Saturday, May 1st, 1982: Veteran Carlos Bardino put together quite a successful stretch in April for the Maricopa Rattlers, earning himself the Republic League Pitcher of the Month award. Bardino racked up a 6-0 record in 6 starts, posting a 2.01 ERA over 49.1 innings and striking out 40. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 07:32 AM	#11
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	April's Starter of the Month Goes to Kuhn Saturday, May 1st, 1982: Bobby Kuhn of the Mexico City Aztecs outdistanced his peers on the mound this month. He fashioned a fine 5-1 won-lost mark and 2.39 ERA in 7 starts to get the Continental League Pitcher of the Month honors. Kuhn had a very impressive April, finishing with 39 strikeouts in 49 innings and holding opposing hitters to a .187 average. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 07:33 AM	#12
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Michael Butler Selected April's Best Batter Saturday, May 1st, 1982: For a rookie just breaking in, Michael Butler certainly put together a successful month. It was good enough to win the RL Batter of the Month award for April. The 24-year-old second baseman for the Maricopa Rattlers hit .308 with 10 home runs, 33 RBIs and 23 runs scored. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 07:35 AM	#13
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	CL Presents Batter of Month Trophy to Nixon Saturday, May 1st, 1982: Balzac's Artie Nixon had a productive April and topped it off by winning the Batter of the Month citation from the Continental League. The 26-year-old right fielder stood out at the plate with a .385 batting average, 9 home runs, 30 RBIs and 27 runs scored. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 07:36 AM	#14
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Republic League Names Rookie of Month Saturday, May 1st, 1982: Michael Butler is still a bit shy, but then, who could blame the newest Republic League Rookie of the Month honoree? He hasn't been around the league long enough to fully know the ropes yet, despite the fact that he's putting up veteran-like numbers. In April the Maricopa hitter tagged opposing pitching for a .308 average with 32 hits, 10 home runs and 33 RBIs. April's Premier CL Rookie Named Saturday, May 1st, 1982: Wade Haggart let his numbers do the talking in April. The Washington Freedom catcher logged a .308 average as he laid claim to the Continental League Rookie of the Month Award. He tallied 32 hits, 2 home runs, drove in 21 runs and scored 12 runs during his remarkable stretch. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 07:40 AM	#17
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Ramos Makes 300 Mark Friday, May 21st, 1982: Roberto Ramos hit a historic home run today -- career blast number 300. "I am happy to be in such elite company. It has been quite a ride so far," Ramos said after the game. The Bishops right fielder went 2 for 4 with 1 home run and 4 RBI as the London Bishops won 4-3 over the Washington Freedom. During his career Ramos has played in 1516 games, batted .295 with 300 home runs and 1671 base hits. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 07:41 AM	#18
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Hit #2000 for Clowns Guevara Monday, May 24th, 1982: For José Guevara, it was a red-letter day. The Indianapolis Clowns catcher slapped his 2000th career hit. That his team defeated the London Bishops, 7-6, made it even sweeter. His manager paid tribute to Guevara after the game: "I've followed José since he came into the league," he said. "Fine ballplayer. Fine work ethic. I'm not surprised by what he's achieved." The 35-year-old Guevara finished the day with 3 hits in 5 at-bats. Lifetime Guevara has played in 1738 games, batted .294 with 350 home runs and 2001 base hits. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 07:42 AM	#19
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Guerrero Socks it to Cleveland 3 Times Saturday, May 29th, 1982: Ignacio Guerrero penned his name in the record books after an explosive home run spree against Cleveland. He's now among the select sluggers who have hit three home runs in a game. In his record-setting day at Legends Ballpark the New York center fielder went 3-4 with 7 RBIs and scored 4 times in the 19-10 victory over the Naps. "It was just one of those days," he said in the postgame interview. "I don't know how to explain it. I'm just putting a good swing on the ball." "Guerrero was locked in," the Cleveland skipper said. "We made some pretty good pitches. Those first two homers were exactly where the pitcher wanted to put them. He's pretty hot right now. You've just got to tip your hat." I. Guerrero grounded out in the 2nd, hit a solo-shot off C. Johnson in the 4th, hit a three-run home run off C. Johnson in the 5th, walked in the 6th and hit a three-run home run off J. López in the 7th. Currently Guerrero is batting .216 with 46 hits and 13 home runs. He has knocked in 41 runs and scored 43 times. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 07:43 AM	#21
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Helms 6-6 Against Indianapolis Sunday, May 30th, 1982: It was a good day for the Resettlers at Clown Car as they clipped the Indianapolis Clowns 20-4. It was tremendous day for Jerry Helms, who went on quite a hitting spree with a 6 for 6 barrage. The Boston right fielder told reporters after his big 6-hit performance, "I don't have any buzz words. I'm not 'dialed in' or 'in a zone,' as they say. As far as the hitting goes, I try to keep it simple. I try not to look into it too much. Basically the pitcher throws the ball, I try to pick up the spin, then try to hit it. Today I picked up the spin very well." J. Helms hit a solo-shot off G. Suárez in the 2nd, singled in the 3rd, doubled in the 4th, singled in the 6th, singled in the 8th and hit a two-run home run off D. Acevedo in the 9th. So far this year in 56 games Helms is hitting .323 with 7 home runs, 34 RBIs and 45 runs scored. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 07:45 AM	#22
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	RL Announces May's Best Starter Tuesday, June 1st, 1982: Despite the number of years he's been in the league, Joe Morrow still gets excited when he puts together a quality stretch like he had in May. The 27-year-old starter for New York was named Republic League Pitcher of the Month earlier today. He collected 6 wins and no losses with 36 strikeouts in his 8 starts, putting up a fine 3.20 ERA in 50.2 innings of work. In 15 starts this season Morrow has notched a 9-3 record and a 3.02 ERA. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 07:46 AM	#23
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Urbina Selected CL's Best Pitcher Tuesday, June 1st, 1982: In May, José Urbina tore through the Continental League like a seasoned veteran -- quite impressive for a player only 24 years old. The young Boston starter posted a 4-0 mark and an ERA of 1.17 to earn the Pitcher of the Month award. In 38.1 innings he collected 37 strikeouts while limiting the opposition to a .228 average. This year Urbina has made 12 starts, thrown 76.1 innings, fanned 65 batters and walked 18. His won-lost record is 6-1 with a 2.59 ERA. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 07:47 AM	#25
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	CL's #1 Batter Chosen Tuesday, June 1st, 1982: Though his face is weathered and his hands are calloused, Tommy Tizzard can still get it done in FOOL-X. In fact, the 36-year-old right fielder for Mexico City was named the Continental League Batter of the Month today after putting up an impressive performance at the plate. In May he batted .342 with 9 home runs, 26 RBIs and 20 runs scored. To date this season Tizzard is hitting .342 with 18 home runs. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 07:52 AM	#29
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Bishops Duval Dominates Freedom Monday, June 7th, 1982: "He was too darn good for us today," grumbled the Washington manager after his club suffered a 5-0 shutout at the hands of Mathieu Duval of the London Bishops. He held the Washington Freedom scoreless in a 2-hit whitewash. Duval was in a zone of his own most of the game and finished with 4 strikeouts and 1 walk in a strong outing. In a postgame quote his own skipper added, "He pitched his butt off, had good velocity, good movement and had those guys off balance. Mathieu did a whale of a pitching job." This season Duval has a 4-4 mark in 16 starts with a 4.34 ERA. He has given up 107 hits in 105.2 innings, struck out 71 and issued 29 walks. Opposing clubs have compiled a .265 batting average against him. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 07:54 AM	#30
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	2000 Hits for Ibarria Tuesday, June 8th, 1982: Esteban Ibarria's bat made good contact with the ball as he has many times in his career, but this time it added his name to an elite list of players with 2000 hits. The Boston shortstop went to the plate 5 times and racked up 3 hits to gain the honor. But the Resettlers couldn't pull off a win -- they fell to the Washington Freedom, 12-6. In 1663 career games Ibarria has batted .305 with 2000 hits with 372 doubles, 90 triples and 50 home runs. He has also collected 702 RBIs and scored 1068 runs. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 07:55 AM	#31
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Gamblin Cracks 3 HR for Lions Sunday, June 13th, 1982: Duncan Gamblin showed some power today as he launched three balls into the seats against the New York Legends and sparked the Lions to a 13-12 victory. For the day he collected 3 hits in 4 at-bats, scored 3 runs and had 6 RBIs. In the postgame press conference he told reporters, "I got some good pitches to hit and turned on them real good. I always have liked to hit here at Legends Ballpark." "He was instant offense today," the Spring skipper said. "Duncan really put on a show." D. Gamblin hit a three-run home run off J. Morrow in the 1st, hit a two-run home run off J. Morrow in the 3rd, walked in the 5th, hit a solo-shot off K. Takeuchi in the 6th and struck out in the 8th. This year Gamblin is batting .301 with 81 hits, 24 home runs, 72 RBIs, 46 walks, .400 OBP and has scored 40 runs. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 07:56 AM	#32
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Only the second player in FOOL-X history with 3000 hits!! Cook Reaches 3000 Milestone Monday, June 14th, 1982: The Cleveland 8-3 loss to New York wasn't all bad. Something good came out it, at least for Ryan Cook. As a consolation prize he got the 3000th hit of his career. The veteran Naps designated hitter went 1-for-3 in the game and added his name to the coveted 3000-hit club. He was given a five-minute ovation by the crowd, which included his wife and family and quite a few former Naps teammates. "I could have scripted it better," Cook commented to the press after the game, "a win would have made it a lot more enjoyable. But what the hey... hit #3000 ain't so bad." Cook is batting .303 lifetime with 3000 hits, 676 doubles, 128 triples, 465 home runs, 1643 RBIs to date. He has also scored 1957 runs. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 07:57 AM	#33
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	FOOLX News: The All-Star Game Rosters Have Been Announced Sunday, June 20th, 1982: The All-Stars are in a clash by themselves. The star performers from the Continental League and Republic League will soon do battle in the 1982 FOOL-X All-Star Game. It's an annual diamond spectacular that takes place at the midpoint of the season. Two superb ballclubs taking each other on in the All-Star Classic to determine the best league for this year. The talented stars are playing for league pride. Each roster is filled with standout performers. The Continental League All-Stars feature these players: SP J. Urbina (BOS) SP F. Jordan (IND) SP M. Guzmán (IND) SP E. Miller (WAS) SP W. Ceriani (BOS) SP J. Figueroa (IND) CL M. Salas (BOS) MR M. Harmon (LON) SP H. Han (MEX) MR R. Rosado (BOS) MR C. Hoffe (WAS) MR F. Bermúdez (WAS) RF T. Tizzard (MEX) LF D. Rigney (MEX) SS J. Salas (LON) CF A. Méndez (IND) 1B K. Shelton (WAS) C J. Guevara (IND) 3B R. Rivera (WAS) C W. Haggart (WAS) 2B D. Martin (IND) RF A. Nixon (BAL) RF R. Ramos (LON) RF P. Maganda (IND) RF J. Helms (BOS) SS J. Ortíz (LON) SS D. Ortíz (WAS) 1B B. Didkowsky (IND) On the Republic League All-Stars roster will be: SP C. Bardino (MAR) SP J. Morrow (NY) SP J. Meza (VIR) SP M. Vera (NY) SP E. González (VIR) SP J. Rojas (MAR) CL G. Pajetta (NY) CL K. Sun (VIR) MR A. Morales (MAR) MR G. Hinton (ANN) SP J. Bernard (MAR) MR W. Hall (CLE) CF I. Adjo (VIR) 2B M. Butler (MAR) 3B B. Fields (ANN) 1B R. Leyva (MAR) C K. Yamasaki (MAR) RF D. Gamblin (SPG) LF G. Harris (NY) SS A. Morales (MAR) C W. Armstrong (CLE) 1B J. Martínez (VIR) 3B T. Yamashita (ANN) 3B R. Stariczack (CLE) LF D. Anderson (CLE) SS R. Guzmán (ANN) RF G. López (NY) LF R. Elliott (MAR) __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 08:00 AM	#34
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	González Nets RL #1 Pitcher Award Thursday, July 1st, 1982: Edgardo González's been around the league long enough to appreciate the honor he received today. After going 4-1 in June, the 27-year-old Virginia Beach hurler has been named Republic League Pitcher of the Month. He fanned 29 in 36 innings, logged an ERA of 1.25 and allowed opponents to hit .178 against him. In 17 starts this season, González has picked up 8 wins while suffering 4 losses. He has pitched 117 innings, allowed 115 hits, struck out 107 and posted a 3.31 ERA. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 08:02 AM	#36
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Republic League Picks June's Best Batter Thursday, July 1st, 1982: Seasoned by several years of professional experience, 26-year-old Roberto Leyva put together a solid offensive month for Maricopa and was crowned June's top batter in the Republic League. He batted .376 with 10 home runs, 36 RBIs and 22 runs scored. Leyva on the season is hitting .330 with 19 home runs. His stats include 80 RBIs and 66 runs scored. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 08:03 AM	#37
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Méndez Earns June's Top Batter Prize in CL Thursday, July 1st, 1982: António Méndez battered Continental League pitchers all June and wound up taking home the Batter of the Month Award. "I've been around FOOL-X long enough to know you really have to work hard day in and day out to be able to put up this kind of consistency," the 27-year-old Méndez told reporters. "I put in a lot of work, even on the days I may not take the field and it's always nice when everything comes together for me like it did this last month." In 25 games, Méndez hit .313 with 6 home runs, 24 RBIs and scored 26 runs. So far this year Méndez is batting .284 with 18 home runs, 67 RBIs and 63 runs scored. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 08:05 AM	#39
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	5 teams fighting in the CL. Competition is good. __________________ Why choose failure when success is an option?

11-12-2009, 08:07 AM	#41
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Yamashita Raps 3 HR Against Surf Monday, July 5th, 1982: Toshikuni Yamashita, the Ann Arbor third baseman, put on a dazzling display of power today at Ann Arbor Grounds against the Virginia Beach Surf. In the 15-3 victory Yamashita penned his name into the record books, slamming a trio of home runs in one of baseball's finest single day efforts. What a display it was -- three home runs, 3 hits in 5 at-bats, 5 RBIs and 3 runs scored. It certainly was a day for the league record books. "He can hit them out anywhere, right, center, left, it doesn't matter," the Virginia Beach manager said. "He's super strong and stays on the ball so good." Talking about his theory of hitting after the game, Yamashita said, "Life will always throw you curves, just keep fouling them off... the right pitch will come and when it does, be prepared to run the bases... or trot around the bases... like I did today." So says the latest person to hit three homers in a game. T. Yamashita struck out in the 1st, hit a three-run home run off J. Meza in the 3rd, grounded out in the 5th, hit a solo-shot off N. Yamaguchi in the 7th and hit a solo-shot off D. Scott in the 8th. This season Yamashita is batting at a .313 clip with 26 home runs and 86 RBIs. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 08:08 AM	#42
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	3 Home Runs for Boulanger Wednesday, July 7th, 1982: Michel Boulanger of New York was on fire with three home runs in the 13-8 win over Ann Arbor at Legends Ballpark. "The first two I got all of them and it was no doubt they were gone. The last one I got lucky. It seemed like the wind helped it a little. Old Mother Nature helped me get into the record books." For the game Boulanger was 3 for 5 with 5 RBIs and 3 runs scored. M. Boulanger hit a two-run home run off M. Trudeau in the 1st, grounded out in the 2nd, grounded out in the 5th, hit a two-run home run off J. Moreno in the 6th and hit a solo-shot off J. Cannell in the 7th. This year Boulanger is hitting .248 with 21 home runs. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 08:09 AM	#43
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	8th pitcher in FOOL-X history with 200 wins! Arai Tops London 7-2 for 200th Win Sunday, July 25th, 1982: The Aztecs Hirohisa Arai wrote his name in the league history books by picking up career victory number 200 today against the London Bishops. In the Mexico City 7-2 triumph at Bishops Ballpark, the 34-year-old hurler went 5 innings, allowed 3 hits and had 3 strikeouts and 2 walks. "I won't forget this day," an emotional Arai told reporters. "It's hard to stay at the top for so long and to win 200 games is quite a feat." During his career Arai has 200 wins and 147 losses and a 3.44 ERA. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 08:10 AM	#44
CleBrownsfan Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: C-Town	Back in the cellar __________________ *XBox Gamertag:* Pronk32 FOOL-X - Cleveland Naps FOOL - Cleveland Cyclones SLOP - Cuyahoga Spiders

11-12-2009, 08:11 AM	#45
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	July's Top Starter is De Jesús Sunday, August 1st, 1982: When António De Jesús takes the hill, he's a good bet to nail down the victory for the Ann Arbor Wolverines. At least that's the way it was in May. He excelled with a 5-1 mark and 2.11 ERA in 7 starts. In 47 innings, he fanned 35 and walked 16. That's why he was honored today as the Pitcher of the Month by the Republic League. This year De Jesús has worked 173.2 innings with 129 strikeouts en route to a 11-10 record and a 4.30 ERA. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 08:12 AM	#46
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	My team is playing ping-pong with the standings. Looks like the pitchers are doing well but we're not getting enough pop in the lineup. I've got a couple more hitters ready to move up next season, maybe should have moved them up this season even as good as the veterans looked this offseason. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

11-12-2009, 08:13 AM	#47
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	July's Top Hurler is Roberts Sunday, August 1st, 1982: July was a very good month for Rusty Roberts of the Mexico City Aztecs. He held opposing hitters for a .210 average and took home the Continental League Pitcher of the Month award. In 8 starts he claimed a 4-1 record as he put up a 1.96 ERA and struck out 36 in 55 innings. In 28 starts this season Roberts has compiled a 8-10 record and a 4.01 ERA. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-12-2009, 08:15 AM	#48
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Harris July's Best Bat Choice Sunday, August 1st, 1982: Gary Harris capped off a fine July by being named the Republic League Batter of the Month today. New York's left fielder hit .360 while collecting 7 home runs, 25 RBIs and scoring 25 runs. He also drew 23 walks to post an OBP of .468. Posting a .338 batting average to date, Harris has 12 home runs and 59 RBIs. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.