AA Edition
Final Week and Playoffs
By Rick Mariotti
Minor Leagues Beat Writer
Chicago Sports Online
Beloit, Wis. - The Beloit Blue Sox made a quick exit from the Warren Cox League playoffs, despite posting a league-best 92-48 record.
The St. Joseph Butchers swept their first round series, taking game 1 by an 11-1 score, and taking game 2 by a 7-2 score.
“This was a disappointing way to end a great season,” said manager Javier Montero. “I want to congratulate St. Joseph, and thank our guys for the efforts they put in all year. Most of them will be moving on to AAA next year, and I wish them all well.”
Final Game of Regular Season
At Weymouth
09-01: Weymouth 10, Beloit 2
Playoffs
At St. Joseph
09-05: St. Joseph 11, Beloit 1
At Beloit
09-06: St. Joseph 7, Beloit 2
Season Ending Record
W-L Record for Week 23: 0-1
Final Overall Record: 92-48, .657
Position in Standings: In 1st place in the DNL Mid-Central Division, 2 games ahead of St. Joseph. Lost first-round playoff series to St. Joseph 2 games to 0.
Position Players of Interest
| Player | Slash Line | OPS | HR | RBI | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Kemp, OF/SP | .348/.426/.575 | 1.001 | 17 | 63 | 2.9 |
| Robby Clements, 1B | .274/.368/.463 | .832 | 22 | 78 | 1.8 |
| Jeffrey Cote, 2B | .270/.386/.459 | .845 | 16 | 65 | 4.4 |
| Shannon Morrison, SS* | .268/.355/.436 | .791 | 7 | 27 | 1.9 |
| Juan Benitez, OF | .250/.320/.460 | .780 | 13 | 44 | 0.5 |
| Danny Bennett, OF | .295/.394/.590 | .984 | 31 | 102 | 3.4 |
| Ricardo Torres, OF** | .327/.441/.582 | 1.023 | 23 | 81 | 5.2 |
** Promoted to Chicago 7-27; demoted to Beloit Aug. 11
Pitchers of Interest
| Pitcher | ERA | W-L-SV | IP | K's | BB's | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ichchaam Chepchumba, SP** | 5.67 | 1-3-0 | 60.1 | 50 | 33 | 1.1 |
| Paul Kemp, SP/LF | 3.52 | 10-5-0 | 161.0 | 105 | 42 | 4.3 |
| Romeu Tameiro, SP | 4.49 | 11-9-0 | 152.1 | 111 | 52 | 3.1 |
| Carlos Vázquez, SP | 4.38 | 12-8-0 | 168.1 | 87 | 54 | 2.8 |
| Orlando Barries | 2.98 | 11-2-2 | 117.2 | 92 | 52 | 1.9 |
| Christian Rhodes, CL | 2.27 | 7-3-2 | 63.1 | 59 | 27 | 1.8 |
| Gilberto Cordero, CL | 0.76 | 3-0-23 | 35.1 | 48 | 8 | 2.4 |
| Raúl Ortíz, RP* | 1.78 | 6-0-10 | 30.1 | 45 | 15 | 1.4 |
Season Concluded