The Johnson League’s ultimate prize is up for grabs as the Charlotte Flyers (97-65) face off against the Charm City Jimmies (96-66) in what promises to be a thrilling Cartwright Cup showdown. Charlotte survived a tough 7-game series against Montreal to get here. Charm City took down the Las Vegas Hustlers in 6 to earn their spot.
Team Records & Stats
| Team | Record | Home | Road | RS (JL Rank) | RA (JL Rank) | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 97-65 | 55-26 | 42-39 | 879 (1st) | 718 (4th) | 5-9 |
| Charm City | 96-66 | 51-30 | 45-36 | 796 (T-6th) | 685 (2nd) | 9-5 |
Notable Player Performances (vs. Opponent)
Charlotte Hitters vs. Charm City:
- Wani Matos: .412 AVG, 1 HR, 5 RBI
- Jorge Trujillo: .323 AVG, .364 OPS
- Tony Villa: .321 AVG, .387 OPS
- Jacquot Natta: .293 AVG, .305 OPS
- Domingo Chavez: .321 AVG, 3 HR, 7 RBI
Charm City Hitters vs. Charlotte:
- Tokimasa Yano: .625 AVG, 2 HR, 5 RBI in 8 AB
- Jorge Aguilera: .500 AVG, 1 HR in 4 AB
- Keith Jahnke: .478 AVG, 2 HR, 7 RBI
- Jose Cardoza: .328 AVG, 5 HR, 7 RBI
- Ramon Rodriguez: 12-for-46, 4 HR, .630 SLG
Charlotte Pitchers vs. Charm City:
- Ignacio Lewis: 2-0, 12.1 IP, 0.73 ERA
- Jacquot Natta: 17.2 IP, 4.08 ERA, 15 K
- Buwono Mainaky: 9.1 IP, 2.89 ERA
- Bob Anderson: 6.2 IP, 1.35 ERA, 7 K
Charm City Pitchers vs. Charlotte:
- Rannal Seldon: 14.1 IP, 0.63 ERA, 15 K
- Allen Davidson: 17.1 IP, 4.15 ERA, 13 K
- Candrata Parmar: 5.0 IP, 0.00 ERA, 8 K
- Hector Silva: 13.2 IP, 5.27 ERA, 19K
X-Factors
Charlotte Flyers: Ignacio Lewis
The versatile arm has been stellar against Charm City this year (2-0, 0.73 ERA). He could be a key weapon out of the bullpen in tight games.
Charm City Jimmies: Rannal Seldon
Seldon has completely baffled Charlotte’s hitters (14.1 IP, 0.63 ERA). If the series comes down to a tight game late, expect him to get high-leverage work.
Prediction
Charlotte may have the better record and top offense in the JL, but Charm City has had their number all year. With strong bullpen arms and a deep lineup that’s consistently produced against Flyer pitching, the Jimmies come into this series confident and balanced. The Jimmies ride their pitching depth and timely power to their first Cartwright Cup title. Prediction: Charm City in 6
