[08-02-10] SHOELESS JOE WORLD S8 ..... FINAL REGULAR SEASON LEADERS ..... BA ..... Tony Prieto (LV) .344 ..... Michael Butcher (PHI) .343 ..... Luis Trevino (SFE) .340 ..... Edwards Osik (LR) .329 ..... Jimmie Moreno (NY1) .328 ..... HOME RUNS ..... Nicholas Lanier (ARI) 55 ..... Luis Trevino (SFE) 54 ..... Gregg Davis (OK) / Bill Barkley (SAL) 47 ..... Pedro Jacquez (CIN) / Ewell Bierbrodt (SFE) 46 ..... RBIS ..... Nicholas Lanier (ARI) 158 ..... Luis Trevino (SFE) 146 ..... Bill Barkley (SAL) 132 ..... Tony Prieto (LV) / Ewell Bierbrodt (SFE) 129 ..... Geronimo Elcano (SAL) 128 ..... WINS ..... Aaron Porter (PHI) 19 ..... Jose Fernandez (BOS) / Emilio Mieses (NY1) 18 ..... Matt Perez (BOS) / Paul LeCroy (PHI) / Brady Darwin (ROC) / Vicente Trevino (STL) / Rod O'Leary (TRE) / David Pascual (VC) 17 ..... ERA ..... Terrell McCartin (PHI) 2.45 ..... Hal Bynum (SD) 2.63 ..... Stuart Murphy (SJU) 2.87 ..... Jose Fernandez (BOS) 2.91 ..... Aaron Porter (PHI) 2.92 ..... Danny Lukasiewicz (SCZ) 2.95 ..... SAVES ..... Hick Quinn (ROC) 56 ..... Darrin Baldwin (CIN) 51 ..... Lewis Knight (PHI) 46 ..... Russell Fitzgerald (LR) 45 ..... Tony Ferrer (PAW) / Teddy Hubbard (SAL) 43 .....

"SHOELESS" JOE JACKSON

.. was an American baseball player who played Major League Baseball in the
early part of the 20th century. He is remembered for his excellent perform-
ance on the field and for his association with the Black Sox Scandal, when members of the 1919 Chicago White Sox participated in a conspiracy to fix
the World Series. Kenesaw Mountain Landis, Major League Baseball's first commissioner, banned Jackson from playing after the 1920 season due to
his alleged involvement in the scandal. But for nearly 85 years, fans have
argued as to whether or not the White Sox legend truly deserves such a
stiff penalty, especially when he was acquitted of any wrong doing.

This world is dedicated to Shoeless Joe.

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Monday, October 5, 2009

A LOOK BACK - Past First Overall Picks



PAUL LeCROY / SP
SEASON 1 - #1 PICK

Drafted: Philadelphia / Current: Philadelphia (ML)
S5 Stats: 9-3, 3.42 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 123 K in 144.2 IP

The 22-year old has the prestigious title of being the world's very first #1 overall pick. After an impressive 42-11 overall record while in the minors, LeCroy finally tasted the majors in Season 4, where he won 15 games and sported an impressive 3.47 ERA. He finally came into his own in Season 5, where he'll be going to the All-Star game for the first time.




BILL BARKLEY / LF
SEASON 2 - #1 PICK

Drafted: Hartford (Rochester) / Current: Salem (AA)
S5 Stats: .284 AVG, 30 HR, 106 RBI, 104 RUNS

Barkley was dealt to Salem this past offseason from the Rochester franchise (then located in Hartford when drafted) to help bolster their farm system. Barkley is the complete package. Speed, power, and hits for average. It won't be too long before Barkley will be wreaking havoc up in the Majors.




DENNY GASTON / 3B
SEASON 3 - #1 PICK

Drafted: Burlington (Minnesota) / Current: Salem (AA)
S5 Stats: .347 AVG, 26 HR, 94 RBI, 101 RUNS

Gaston was the main part of the deal that helped send Rudy Dingman over to Minnesota. Gaston is another athletic specimen who can pretty much do it all on the field. It's not everyday a stud SP gets traded, but when you get a guy like Gaston back in return, it makes the decision a little easier to swallow. Expect Gaston on the AL All-Star team for years to come.




TOMAS SANCHEZ / SP
SEASON 4 - #1 PICK

Drafted: Louisville (New York) / Current: New York (Low A)
S5 Stats: 12-2, 2.41 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 104 K in 108.1 IP

Sanchez is an impressive SP who's especially strong against righties. He has dominated ever since first stepping foot in the minors. He will be a mainstay in the New York starting rotation when he's finally ready. So in the meantime, he'll continue to dominate in the minors to kill time.




COOKIE FOX / RF
SEASON 5 - #1 PICK

Drafted: Austin / Current: Austin (NA)
S5 Stats: NO STATS AVAILABLE

Cookie could be the very first #1 overall pick in world history who refuses to sign. With an asking price of over $8M, it's going to be difficult to meet his demands. If Fox signs, then Austin will have one hell of a player for years to come. If not, then Austin will try again next season with the same pick.


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