In Review
Record: 90-73
Finish: 2nd, 1 GB
It feels like the words "for the first time" have been said a lot around here. How many first time's can there be? Will there be more? Probably. We haven't crossed everything off the list just yet. But for now, here are some things the 2064 Fins accomplished that had never before happened in Sydney:
- Back to back playoff appearances
- 90 wins in a single season
- Team BA .275+ AND Team ERA below 4.50 in single year
- 3 infielders win great gloves
Edgardo Reyes was a bit unlucky from the mound but still managed second for top reliever. Pitching overall wasn't exactly our strong point. But four of our five most utilized arms were 25 or younger. How many GBC teams can say that? (Serious question, I am too lazy to look).
The bats are where we shined. Marquez crossed the 200-hit mark and became the franchise leader in doubles. José Ramos etched his name on the top five single season doubles leaderboard. We should keep the Nashville to Sydney pipeline going. Eliot next? Wattas Hondo suffered five injuries, an improvement over last year's six, but managed nearly 3 points of WAR in 68 games.
The Sharks will lean on their core heading into 2065. There's a couple little swimmers prowling the reefs, but nothing we expect in deep waters in the near term. Expect a familiar club in Blacktown.
Team Awards
Shark Teeth Trophy
Best Positional Player
OF José Márquez
157 G | 201 H | 43 2B | 34 HR | 352 TB (damn)
Shark Fin Trophy
Best Pitcher
SP Norman Durney
31 GS | 133 K | 16-5
4.29 ERA | 4.52 FIP | 3.83 SIERA
Pup Trophy
Best Prospect
OF Yadav Chhachhi (No. 3 Org. / No. 38 GBC)
127 G | 137 H | 31 2B | 31 HR | 95 RBI | 4.9 WAR
