2036, Landis Memorial Series Chatter

[recte44]

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[usnspecialist]

what a fucking disgraceful performance by San Fernando, changes will be coming soon I assure you....

That being said, congrats to aaron, you have built a monster and truly deserved this one.

[bigmike13]

Congrats Aaron on winning the Landis

and congrats to San Fernando for a great season and a trip to the Landis

[JimBob2232]

Congrats Aaron!

[njherdfan]

Congrats to Aaron, well deserved!

[aaronweiner]

I have no idea how to see the whole series, but I’m so damn happy that I won it...

It’s been 16 years between titles. Gonna try to do something nobody has done next year: win three straight pennants.

Thanks all for kind wishes.

[recte44]

File is up

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Pikemen Take Title
The Rockville Pikemen are champions, today and forever. The Pikemen topped the San Fernando Bears 5-0 at Owen's Ordinary today to claim the Landis Memorial Series crown.

"Nobody can take this away from us, not ever," said series MVP and second baseman Jin-song Xuan after his club had sealed the victory. "We worked hard and we accomplished our goal."

The atmosphere was electric as the newly-crowned champs stormed the field at the conclusion of the game. Fans cheered, gloves flew in the air, high fives and hugs were the order of the day.

"From day one of spring training, I could see it in their eyes," said Rockville manager Chet Rouse. "The players had that look of intensity, of hunger, of a desire to accomplish something great, and today they did that. They're champions of the world."

The Pikemen took the series 4-1. The new titleholders completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the Johnson League Atlantic Division and a 95-67 record.

[usnspecialist]

I have no idea how to see the whole series, but I’m so damn happy that I won it...

It’s been 16 years between titles. Gonna try to do something nobody has done next year: win three straight pennants.

Thanks all for kind wishes.

im not sure you can go back on the live sim and watch it all, once it is posted you just get the box scores and game logs.

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River Monsters Sweep Venice in Elite Cup
Ocala followed their manager's lead and wound up with a title.

Ocala stopped runner-up Venice by a final score of 7-6 today in the decisive game of the 2036 Florida Prospect League. Afterward, players credited famously strict skipper Chris Gonzáles for holding the club together and leading them to victory.

"Sometimes he chafes you, but the guy knows what he's doing," said. "He makes sure nobody steps out of line and it's hard to argue with the results right now."

[JimBob2232]

I have no idea how to see the whole series, but I’m so damn happy that I won it...

It’s been 16 years between titles. Gonna try to do something nobody has done next year: win three straight pennants.

Thanks all for kind wishes.

im not sure you can go back on the live sim and watch it all, once it is posted you just get the box scores and game logs.

Ah...i was wondering that too. only saw the last game.

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FPL Honors 2036 Great Glove Award Winners
On the defensive side of the game pitchers always get the glory, but the best pitchers know their success hinges on the gloves behind them. The defensive dream team in the Florida Prospect League for 2036 has been announced, and the Great Glove Award trophies will be presented to these outstanding fielders:

Pitcher
Alejandro Lara (Ybor City Spuds)

Catcher
Gary Hilbert (Tampa Hustlers)

First Baseman
Kevin MacIntyre (Homestead Talons)

Second Baseman
Dale Maxwell (Apalachicola Robins)

Third Baseman
Jacob Hancock (West Palm Beach Surfers)

Shortstop
Jin Kanda (Venice Crawdads)

Left Fielder
Jimmy Brown (Port St. Joe Hurricanes)

Center Fielder
Cole Bachleitner (Ocala River Monsters)

Right Fielder
Liam Oliver (Ocala River Monsters)

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FPL Names Platinum Stick Award Winners
For being the strongest offensive contributors at their position this year, the Florida Prospect League has named a group of players as recipients of the Platinum Stick Award.

The 2036 winners of the award are:

Catcher
Kevin Lyons (Fort Lauderdale Pioneers)
.361/.390/.583, 72 AB, 3 HR, 1 SB, 164 wRC+, 1.0 WAR

First Baseman
José García (Gainesville Nine)
.411/.488/.822, 73 AB, 8 HR, 246 wRC+, 1.5 WAR

Second Baseman
Tomás Valadez (Miami Mounties)
.368/.410/.553, 114 AB, 3 HR, 3 SB, 162 wRC+, 1.3 WAR

Third Baseman
Juan Rivera (Naples Tropics)
.346/.405/.587, 104 AB, 7 HR, 165 wRC+, 1.2 WAR

Shortstop
Nikita Schipper (Pensacola Jimmies)
.301/.360/.650, 103 AB, 9 HR, 1 SB, 168 wRC+, 1.4 WAR

Left Fielder
Andrew Torres (St. Augustine Wolves)
.351/.409/.604, 111 AB, 5 HR, 5 SB, 168 wRC+, 1.4 WAR

Center Fielder
Gustavo Herrera (Miami Mounties)
.345/.373/.593, 113 AB, 7 HR, 3 SB, 158 wRC+, 1.4 WAR

Right Fielder
Ricardo Peña (Cocoa Beach Aztecs)
.361/.397/.537, 108 AB, 5 HR, 7 SB, 154 wRC+, 1.1 WAR

Designated Hitter
Joseph Byrd (Tallahassee Gamblers)
.418/.462/.694, 98 AB, 6 HR, 216 wRC+, 1.6 WAR

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FPL #1 Newcomer Named
The 2036 Florida Prospect League Rookie of the Year Award has gone to Manuel Hernández of the Melbourne Storm.

In his debut season he hit .336, drove in 27 runs and scored 22 times, while playing in 30 games. The 20-year-old newcomer also had 6 doubles, no triples and 12 home runs.

He received 11 first place votes out of a possible 30. Dave Walsh of the Ybor City Spuds finished second in voting with 11 first place votes, while Corey Scott of the St. Augustine Wolves finished third with 3 first place votes.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Manuel Hernández - Melbourne Storm - 11 - 68
Dave Walsh - Ybor City Spuds - 11 - 65
Corey Scott - St. Augustine Wolves - 3 - 30
Paul Jones - Venice Crawdads - 4 - 27
Tomás Ibarra - Apalachicola Robins - 0 - 22
Andrew Torres - St. Augustine Wolves - 0 - 21
Mario Reynoso - Pompano Beach Stars - 0 - 19
Donovan Douglas - Graceville Goats - 1 - 14
Chris Thomas - Vero Beach Crusaders - 0 - 3
Gonzalo González - Fort Lauderdale Pioneers - 0 - 1

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Melbourne Manager de Braber Named Top Skipper in FPL
The Melbourne Storm called a press conference to announce that field manager Jarno de Braber had been named Florida Prospect League Manager of the Year earlier in the day. Staffers congratulated the 38-year-old baseball guru as he approached the podium.

"This city has allowed me to craft a winning ball club," said de Braber. "When you take on a new job, there's always some adjustment period, but everyone here has been cooperative. From the bat boys on up. Here's to many more successful seasons for the Melbourne Storm!"

de Braber led Melbourne to a 24-4 record this year and a first place finish in the Southeast Division.

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Walsh Named Top Reliever for FPL
At the young age of only 20, Dave Walsh has been named the Florida Prospect League Reliever of the Year Award winner for 2036.

The future appears bright for the Ybor City Spuds relief ace, who captured the award with 8 saves in 14 relief appearances, 24 strikeouts in 16 innings and a record of 2-0 to go with his 0.00 ERA.

He received 29 first place votes out of a possible 30. Mario Reynoso of the Pompano Beach Stars finished second in voting, while Chris Daniel of the Apalachicola Robins finished third.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Dave Walsh - Ybor City Spuds - 29 - 148
Mario Reynoso - Pompano Beach Stars - 0 - 76
Chris Daniel - Apalachicola Robins - 0 - 19
Gonzalo González - Fort Lauderdale Pioneers - 0 - 15
Edwin Stubbs - Vero Beach Crusaders - 1 - 8
José Bonilla - Miami Mounties - 0 - 4

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Tallahassee Gamblers Hurler FPL's Premier Pitcher
David Perea of the Gamblers humbled hitters all season long and today celebrated as he hauled in the Florida Prospect League Pitcher of the Year trophy, the coveted Pitcher of the Year Award.

The Tallahassee hurler held opposing hitters to a .201 batting average while putting up a 5-0 record and a 1.64 earned run average. He started 6 games, pitched 38.1 innings and struck out 37.

He received 25 first place votes out of a possible 30. Sven Kahn of the Melbourne Storm finished second in voting with 5 first place votes, while Jorge Elizondo of the Hollywood Jackrabbits finished third.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
David Perea - Tallahassee Gamblers - 25 - 193
Sven Kahn - Melbourne Storm - 5 - 118
Jorge Elizondo - Hollywood Jackrabbits - 0 - 87
Tomás Ibarra - Apalachicola Robins - 0 - 33
Héctor Márquez - Melbourne Storm - 0 - 31
Yu Vgotmael - Tallahassee Gamblers - 0 - 22
Paul Jones - Venice Crawdads - 0 - 22
Chris Thomas - Vero Beach Crusaders - 0 - 2
José Martínez - Sarasota Phantoms - 0 - 1
Jorge Nevárez - Pensacola Jimmies - 0 - 1

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Joseph Byrd Chosen FPL's #1 Player
Joseph Byrd took Florida Prospect League by storm this year, and he did it all at the age of 23.

For his spectacular campaign, the Tallahassee Gamblers star has been named the 2036 Florida Prospect League Most Valuable Player recipient.

"To be considered amongst the best in the league is overwhelming," said the first baseman.

On the season he compiled a .418 batting average to go with a .462 on-base percentage. The native of Houston, Texas also added 9 doubles, no triples, 6 home runs, 16 RBIs and 17 runs scored.

He received 23 first place votes out of a possible 30. José García of the Gainesville Nine finished second in voting with 6 first place votes, while Manuel Hernández of the Melbourne Storm finished third with 1 first place vote.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Joseph Byrd - Tallahassee Gamblers - 23 - 385
José García - Gainesville Nine - 6 - 299
Manuel Hernández - Melbourne Storm - 1 - 176
Gustavo Herrera - Miami Mounties - 0 - 147
Cristián Álvarez - Naples Tropics - 0 - 128
José Román - Homestead Talons - 0 - 103
Emílio Lugo - St. Augustine Wolves - 0 - 92
Andrew Torres - St. Augustine Wolves - 0 - 85
Corey Scott - St. Augustine Wolves - 0 - 77
Nikita Schipper - Pensacola Jimmies - 0 - 68
Tomás Valadez - Miami Mounties - 0 - 62
Donovan Douglas - Graceville Goats - 0 - 62
Ángel Cabañas - Melbourne Storm - 0 - 40
Tony Hernández - Winter Haven Outlaws - 0 - 30
Juan Rivera - Naples Tropics - 0 - 6
Kevin MacKeith - Panama City Blazers - 0 - 4
Kevin Lyons - Fort Lauderdale Pioneers - 0 - 3
Gary Lewis - Miami Mounties - 0 - 2
Dale Maxwell - Apalachicola Robins - 0 - 1

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Suárez Plays Way to Rookie of the Year Honor
A fine inaugural season has paid off handsomely for Miguel Suárez of the Nashville Goats. The 21-year-old topped off his debut year with the 2036 Johnson League Joe Gillstrom Newcomer of the Year.

The Goats first baseman took the trophy by hitting .292 in 141 games and finished with 147 hits, 33 home runs, 101 RBIs and 71 runs scored.

Keith Dean of the Atlantic City Gamblers finished second in voting, while Virgil Shafer of the New Orleans Crawdads finished third.

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JL Announces Best Glovemen for 2036
Hit 'em where they ain't is a baseball axiom that doesn't seem to apply to this group of fielders.

They covered lots of ground all season long and have thus been named the Johnson League Yogi Zimmer Diamond Glove Award winners for 2036:


Pitcher
Júlio Barajas (Louisville Sluggers)

Catcher
Luis Barrera (Huntsville Phantoms)

First Baseman
Yancy Cravat (New Orleans Crawdads)

Second Baseman
Brett Compton (Mexico City Aztecs)

Third Baseman
Bucky Dornster (Atlantic City Gamblers)

Shortstop
Pedro Suárez (San Antonio Outlaws)

Left Fielder
Pedro Saldaña (Louisville Sluggers)

Center Fielder
Tim Torres (Huntsville Phantoms)

Right Fielder
Vince Osborn (Louisville Sluggers)