The S7 Santa Fe Santa Clauses did not have a successful season, by most people's standards. An 84-78 record, and just barely missing out on the last Wild Card spot in the NL. However, the S7 Santa Fe team will be remembered for something: being one of the most productive offensive teams in SJ history. Below are the Santa Fe numbers and their rank in SJ history.Santa Fe's offensive success isn't surprising, especially when you have guys like Luis Trevino, Ewell Bierbrodt, and Tom Rivers leading the way.
So while we were researching this, we then started thinking about the most offensive clubs in SJ history. In our rankings, the S7 Santa Fe placed 3rd. Who are the top two teams? Well, here they are:
2ND: S5 ARIZONA GUNSLINGERS
No surprise here, as this team was loaded from top to bottom. Nicholas Lanier was an absolute beast this season, pounding 68 HR and 173 RBI, scoring 170 runs. Dale Eaton smacked 211 hits and a .351 BA, while Troy Coffman smacked 46 HR and scored 130 runs. Some of the S5 Arizona team numbers:
The S5 Arizona Gunslingers didn't win the WS that season, but their offensive output will be remember for seasons to come.
1ST: S3 SCOTTSDALE TRAITORS
Same organization, different season. And no, Nicholas Lanier was not a major contributor to this team. He was acquired late in the year from the Austin Blacktop (Montgomery franchise). He still caused major havoc though.. in 51 games, he hit a hair over .300 with 28 HR. The major stud on this team was Dale Eaton, hitting .319 with 52 HR and 125 RBI. Alex Shuey slugged 48 HR and 106 RBI, while Sidney Palmer added another 39 HR to go with his 108 runs. Walt Cox also slammed home 37 HR and 118 RBI, to go with his .288 BA. The Scottsdale numbers for that season:
The S3 Scottsdale team went 100-62 that season, and went on to win the S3 WS title.