Re: Trapped in the Basement: The Philadelphia Phillies (1942 - )
RedsoxRockies I don't think Vermont is the ideal place for them. But Connie Mack still has a great baseball mind: I think that the A's are starting to come around, but I don't know how much longer Connie's health can hold up.
AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 1946
PART II
With the season beginning to wind down, it was time to take a look at some of our pending free agents.
Perhaps the most important unsigned player was CF Larry Doby. Although you could make compelling cases for the Dodgers’ Jackie Robinson and Monte Irvin of the Giants, it was not insane to call Larry the best black player in the game today. Larry was a little uneasy about resigning with us to begin with, but I promised I’d make a rededicated effort to signing some more African-American players.
Larry Doby resigns for $20,000 per year thru 1952, with team and player options that could take him thru 1955.
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August 19-21: Philadelphia Phillies (84-39, 1st, 8.5 GA) at Cincinnati Reds (58-64, 5th, 25.5 GB)
19 – Despite getting out-hit 11 to 5, the Phillies score 2 in the 8th inning thanks to Phil Rizzuto’s bases-loaded single, as Ewell Blackwell’s 9 strikeouts come in a losing effort.
Phillies 3, Reds 2
W: Harvey Haddix (18-7) L: Ewell Blackwell (12-6) SV: Ed Hanyzewski (7)
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The other big target on my list is SP Charlie Ripple. I sat down with Charlie, but his price was a little too high for my liking. I can always go to arbitration with Charlie, but I hope his price comes down.
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Former Phillies C Bennie Warren retired today after being released by the White Sox. Warren’s career highlight was his 1942 Gold Glove Award. He spent the first 4 years of his career with the Phillies before leaving as a free agent to make room for Andy Seminick. He retires with the 2nd best percentage of runners thrown out (46.5%).
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20 – Vern Stephens’ solo home run is all that Robin Roberts needs, striking out 3 Reds in a 4-hit shutout.
Phillies 1, Reds 0
W: Robin Roberts (21-5) L: Frank Dasso (10-13)
3B: Johnny Blatnik (3)
HR: Vern Stephens (13)
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Our crosstown rivals, the Philadelphia Athletics, lost today, eliminating themselves from pennant contention.
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21 – Butch Nieman’s RBI double in the 9th inning completes a 3-run rally, handing the Reds their 10th straight loss.
Phillies 3, Reds 2
W: Hugh Casey (11-2) L: George Diehl (6-6) SV: Ike Pearson (16)
2B: Butch Nieman (12)
August 22: Day Off
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The Reds’ 11th straight loss is enough to knock the Cincinnati squad out of the pennant race.
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Indians OF Dale Mitchell’s hit streak was snapped at 20 games today, after grounding out in a pinch-hitting performance.
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August 23-25: Philadelphia Phillies (87-39, 1st, 12 GA) at St. Louis Cardinals (59-67, 5th, 28 GB)
23 – The Cardinals come prepared for Charlie Ripple’s fastball, scoring 5 runs and staving off elimination for at least another day.
Cardinals 5, Phillies 3
W: Hank Borowy (11-5) L: Charlie Ripple (15-8) SV: Freddy Schmidt (8)
24 – It’s a late inning offensive explosion, as the Phillies put up 8 runs after the 6th inning to seal the victory.
Phillies 10, Cardinals 2
W: Harvey Haddix (19-7) L: Johnny Rigney (3-5)
2B: Vern Stephens (23), Johnny Blatnik (15), Andy Seminick (14)
HR: Gil Hodges (31), Andy Seminick (22), Butch Nieman (8)
SB: Butch Nieman (2)
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As a result of today’s loss, the Cardinals are eliminated from the pennant chase.
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25 – An error by Harry Walker allows the Phillies to grab a lead they will never relinquish, giving Robin Roberts his 22nd win of the year.
Phillies 5, Cardinals 4
W: Robin Roberts (22-5) L: Johnny Podgajny (11-12) SV: Ike Pearson (17)
2B: Andy Seminick (15)
3B: Phil Rizzuto (4)
HR: Andy Seminick (23)
August 26-29: Philadelphia Phillies (89-40, 1st, 11 GA) at New York Giants (78-51, 2nd, 11 GB)
26 – Gil Hodges drives in 3 runs, hitting his 32nd home run in the process, as Tommy Hughes gets back on the winning track.
Phillies 3, Giants 1
W: Tommy Hughes (9-5) L: Hal Schumacher (7-6) SV: Ike Pearson (18)
2B: Gil Hodges (20), Ty LaForest (2)
3B: Butch Nieman (2)
HR: Gil Hodges (32)
27 – A 5-run 2nd inning buries the Giants, moving the Phillies closer to winning their 3rd straight pennant.
Phillies 8, Giants 5
W: Charlie Ripple (16-8) L: Van Mungo (11-7)
2B: Don Kolloway (25), Larry Doby (19), Charlie Ripple (8), Danny Murtaugh (4)
HR: Larry Doby (19)
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A triple elimination happened today, but it hit the city of Chicago worst. Both the Cubs and White Sox were eliminated from their respective pennant races, with the Brooklyn Dodgers bowing out as well.
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28 – Bad news: Harvey Haddix gets roughed up. Good news: Ken Gables pitched his first scoreless inning since July!
Giants 6, Phillies 1
W: Larry Jansen (9-9) L: Harvey Haddix (19-8)
2B: Gil Hodges (21), Larry Doby (20), Ed Murphy (6)
29 – An extra-inning thriller, the Phillies win on Butch Nieman’s RBI single in the top of the 12th inning.
Phillies 4, Giants 3 (12)
W: Ike Pearson (5-3) L: Murry Dickson (9-5) SV: Hugh Casey (5)
2B: Don Kolloway (26), Johnny Blatnik 2 (17), Ed Murphy (7)
SB: Johnny Blatnik (5), Ty LaForest (1)
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Ron Northey is back and primed for the postseason!
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August 30 – September 1: Brooklyn Dodgers (68-65, T-3rd, 24 GB) at Philadelphia Phillies (92-41, 1st, 13 GA)
30 – Johnny Blatnik’s double in the bottom of the 10th inning plates Leon Culberson (remember him?) as the Phillies walk-off with another win. Larry Doby becomes the first black player to hit 20 home runs in a season.
Phillies 3, Dodgers 2 (10)
W: Ike Pearson (6-3) L: Cy Buker (3-8)
2B: Johnny Blatnik (18)
HR: Larry Doby (20), Vern Stephens (14)
SB: Leon Culberson (1)
31 – After watching Larry Doby become the first black player with 20 homers in a season yesterday, Jackie Robinson hits 2 bombs, helping his team win in a slugfest.
Dodgers 8, Phillies 7
W: Cy Buker (4-8) L: Ed Hanyzewski (6-6)
SB: Larry Doby (8)
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SEPTEMBER CALL-UPS
SP Kent Bickett
SP Bill McCahan
RP John Fick
RP Hilly Flitcraft
RP Dale Matthewson
RP Charley Schanz
C Bob Finley
C Ryan Scifo
2B Ray Hamrick
2B Ed Walczak
3B Bert Hodge
3B Nick Picciuto
SS Jack Albright
SS John O’Neil
RF Jackie Jensen
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1 – Harvey Haddix gets his 20th win, as the offense provides plenty of backup.
Phillies 6, Dodgers 2
W: Harvey Haddix (20-8) L: Mort Cooper (14-8)
2B: Vern Stephens (24), Larry Doby (21)
HR: Butch Nieman (9)
September 2-4: Philadelphia Phillies (94-42, 1st, 14 GA) at Cincinnati Reds (59-77, 6th, 35 GB)
2 – Robin Roberts is knocked out after 5 innings. That should tell you a lot about this game. The Phillies comeback fell short numerous times.
Reds 4, Phillies 3
W: Pat Scantlebury (4-5) L: Robin Roberts (22-6) SV: Junior Thompson (1)
2B: Don Kolloway (27)
HR: Ed Murphy (5)
3 – The Phillies get 3 home runs in the 1st inning, including a lead-off shot by Phil Rizzuto, as they cruise to victory.
Phillies 5, Reds 1
W: Tommy Hughes (10-5) L: Travis Robbins (7-10)
HR: Andy Seminick (24), Larry Doby (21), Phil Rizzuto (2)
4 – A late inning collapse by Ripple and Pearson cost the Phillies this one. ML debut of Nick Picciuto: 1-2, 2B, BB, RBI.
Reds 6, Phillies 5
W: Jim Konstanty (5-6) L: Ike Pearson (6-4)
2B: Butch Nieman (13), Nick Picciuto (1)
HR: Gil Hodges (33)
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Today’s home run by Gil Hodges is the 100th of his career. He is only the 2nd man to hit 100 home runs before turning 23 (the other is Dodgers OF Mel Ott). Still only 22, Gil Hodges is making himself a legitimate threat to attack Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record, especially with more seasons like this one.
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Senators CF Jose Zardon’s hitting streak was snapped at 20 games today.
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September 5: Day Off
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GUSTAV FORKHANN UPDATE
Gustav’s season has come to a conclusion, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find anyone saying it wasn’t successful. Even with a difficult language barrier, Gustav managed to hit .295, with 4 HR and 48 RBI for the C-level team in the Cubs system. Forkhann also showed his ability in the field, leading all 3Bmen in Level C in fielding percentage and range factor. He showed great patience and a terrific batting eye, walking 38 times against 7 strikeouts. He also managed to swipe 9 bases!
STANDINGS (after games on September 5, 1946)
Code:
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Philadelphia 95-44 --
New York 82-57 13.0
Chicago 70-69 25.0
Brooklyn 70-69 25.0
St. Louis 66-73 29.0
Cincinnati 61-78 34.0
Boston 59-80 36.0
Pittsburgh 53-86 42.0
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 93-46 --
Cleveland 82-57 11.0
New York 79-60 14.0
Washington 76-63 17.0
Chicago 66-73 27.0
Philadelphia 57-82 36.0
Detroit 55-84 38.0
St. Louis 48-91 45.0
RACE TO #1 PICK (1947)
St. L. Browns 48-91 --
Pitts. Pirates 53-86 5.0
Detroit Tigers 55-84 7.0
Phila. A's 57-82 9.0
Boston Braves 59-80 11.0
WINNER OF THE LIBERTY BELL TROPHY
Philadelphia Phillies
3rd straight LBT
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AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 1946
PART III
With the pennants practically decided already, hype is starting to build around the World Series. Odds are, it will feature 2 teams that won over 100 games during the season. CBS snapped up the national radio rights for almost a million dollars! Hopefully it lives up to the billing…
However, the biggest news out of Boston is that the Braves have been sold: again. This time, however, everyone in town knows the new owner.
Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. made the purchase official yesterday. “This is something I should’ve done 30 years ago.” Flanked by sons (and war heroes) Joe Jr. (he survived the war in this dynasty) and Jack, Joe Sr. looks to be truly committed to his new investment.
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September 6-8: Philadelphia Phillies (95-44, 1st, 13 GA) at Brooklyn Dodgers (70-69, T-3rd, 25 GB)
6 – Ouch.
Dodgers 15, Phillies 0
W: Louis Benz (15-12) L: Harvey Haddix (20-9)
2B: Don Kolloway (28)
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Guess who just got injured again? Tommy Hughes! He’ll be back in time for the World Series, but this guy needs more durable parts...
Bill McCahan will step in for the remainder of the season.
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The Yankees are dead! The Yankees are dead! The Yankees are dead!
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7 – Phil Rizzuto falls a home run short of the cycle, as Robin Roberts records his 8th shutout of the year.
Phillies 2, Dodgers 0
W: Robin Roberts (23-6) L: Kirby Higbe (10-17)
2B: Don Kolloway (29), Phil Rizzuto (20)
3B: Phil Rizzuto (5)
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The ‘Magic Number’ for both the Red Sox and the Phillies is 2.
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8 – Andy Seminick and Butch Nieman go back-to-back in the 10th inning, giving the Phillies the improbable come-from-behind victory.
Phillies 8, Dodgers 5
W: Hugh Casey (12-2) L: Jim Hughes (2-3)
2B: Larry Doby (22)
HR: Andy Seminick (25), Butch Nieman 2 (11)
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The win today gives the Phillies the most wins they’ve ever had in a season. Yeah, history!
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Red Sox LF Ted Williams was a one-man wrecking crew, hitting 2 home runs and driving in 7 runs in an 8-1 win over the White Sox. When the Indians were unable to rally against the Athletics, it could mean only one thing…
THE BOSTON RED SOX ARE AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!
After finishing in 2nd place for 5 straight seasons and 7 of the last 8, the Red Sox are back atop the American League, a place they haven’t been since 1918, when they won their last World Series.
(Anyone find it weird that the real-life Red Sox also made an appearance in the ’46 series? Art imitating life, I guess…)
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September 9: Day Off
September 10-12: Boston Braves (61-81, 7th, 36 GB) at Philadelphia Phillies (97-45, 1st, 12 GA)
10 – Rob Kelley allows only 4 hits over 8 innings of work, picking up the win against the Phillies, a team he’s struggled against (2-8 lifetime entering today).
Braves 3, Phillies 2
W: Rob Kelley (11-17) L: Charlie Ripple (16-9) SV: Lefty West (19)
2B: Phil Rizzuto (21)
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All is not lost for Philadelphia, however, as the Giants can’t handle the red-hot Dodgers, falling 6-5. This means that…
THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES ARE NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS, AGAIN!
This is now 3 straight pennants for the Phillies.
It also means that the 1946 World Series will be a rematch of the 1915 World Series, where the Red Sox easily handled the Phillies, 4 games to 1.
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11 – The Phillies put up 4 in the 1st inning, and hold on for the victory.
Phillies 6, Braves 3
W: Harvey Haddix (21-9) L: Chris Pfeffer (0-8) SV: Ed Hanyzewski (8)
2B: Vern Stephens (25), Phil Rizzuto (22)
3B: Ron Northey (3)
12 – Robin Roberts cruises to his 24th win of the season, thanks to an offensive outbreak.
Phillies 8, Braves 3
W: Robin Roberts (24-6) L: Warren Spahn (14-15)
2B: Vern Stephens (26), Phil Rizzuto (23)
HR: Gil Hodges (34), Andy Seminick (26)
September 13-15: St. Louis Cardinals (68-77, 5th, 31 GB) at Philadelphia Phillies (99-46, 1st, 14 GA)
13 – 2B Red Schoendienst is a force, driving in all 3 runs on a double and a home run.
Cardinals 3, Phillies 2
W: Howie Pollet (13-8) L: Bill McCahan (2-3)
2B: Andy Seminick (16)
14 – Charlie Ripple wins the Phillies’ 100th win of the year, the first time the franchise has hit the century mark.
Phillies 7, Cardinals 5
W: Charlie Ripple (17-9) L: Johnny Rigney (4-6)
2B: Don Kolloway (30)
HR: Andy Seminick (27)
SB: Butch Nieman 2 (4)
15 – The Cardinals manage to push a run across in the top of the 10th.
Cardinals 4, Phillies 3 (10)
W: Al Jurisich (10-7) L: Al Gerheauser (1-1) SV: Art Lopatka (16)
2B: Vern Stephens 2 (28), Gil Hodges (22), Andy Seminick (17), Bert Hodge (1)
September 16: Day Off
September 17-19: New York Giants (88-60, 2nd, 12 GB) at Philadelphia Phillies (100-48, 1st, 12 GA)
17 – As Ron Northey tries valiantly to win the batting title (4-4, 2 2B), the Giants get the Phillies bullpen.
Giants 7, Phillies 5
W: Ken Trinkle (12-7) L: Ed Hanyzewski (6-7)
2B: Ron Northey 2 (17)
3B: Butch Nieman (3)
SB: Phil Rizzuto (12)
18 – 1943 2nd round draft pick SP Kent Bickett makes his Major League debut today, but is unfortunately tagged with the loss. ML debut of Kent Bickett: 7 IP, 5 R (all earned), 9 H, 4 BB, 1 K (L).
Giants 5, Phillies 4
W: Hal Schumacher (10-8) L: Kent Bickett (0-1) SV: Murry Dickson (4)
2B: Vern Stephens (29)
HR: Gil Hodges (35), Andy Seminick (28), Ron Northey (19)
19 – Charlie Ripple strikes out 9 batters over 8 innings, and Ike Pearson completes the shutout with an eventful 9th inning.
Phillies 2, Giants 0
W: Charlie Ripple (18-9) L: Bill Voiselle (9-5) SV: Ike Pearson (19)
September 20-22: Philadelphia Phillies (101-50, 1st, 11 GA) at St. Louis Cardinals (71-80, 5th, 30 GB)
20 – Another good performance by Harvey Haddix (8 IP, 4 R) allows Ike Pearson to nail down the save, again with some excitement.
Phillies 7, Cardinals 5
W: Harvey Haddix (22-9) L: Charlie Condorcet (0-5) SV: Ike Pearson (20)
2B: Larry Doby (23), Ed Murphy (8), John O’Neil (1)
21 – A long, painful game. After rallying for 4 in the top half of the ninth, Ike Pearson blows a save in the bottom half. A 3-run walk-off home run in the 14th inning makes a hero out of 22-year-old Harry Elliott. ML debut for Andy Lapihuska: 5 IP, 4 R (all earned), 5 H, 4 BB, 3 K. ML debut for Ryan Scifo: 0-2. ML debut for Hilly Flitcraft: 2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, BB, 2 K.
Cardinals 9, Phillies 6 (14)
W: Ken Holcombe (4-4) L: John Fick (0-1)
2B: Gil Hodges (23), Leon Culberson (2), Andy Lapihuska (1)
HR: Leon Culberson (1)
22 – Eric Whelan, the 5th round pick from the 1942 draft, won the honor of starting today. Unfortunately, he wasn’t ready for it. 8 runs before the Phillies can muster a hit. Fortunately, a 1-3 day wins Ron Northey the batting title (.333). ML debut for Eric Whelan: 2 IP, 8 R (all earned), 7 H, 4 BB, 2 K. ML debut for Jackie Jensen: 0-4. ML debut for Charley Schanz: 2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 0 K.
Cardinals 9, Phillies 5
W: Howie Pollet (14-8) L: Eric Whelan (0-1) SV: Tommy Byrne (1)
3B: Johnny Blatnik (4)
END OF REGULAR SEASON
END OF SEASON REVIEW COMING NEXT
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END OF SEASON REVIEW
STANDINGS
Code:
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Philadelphia 102-52 --
New York 93-61 9.0
Brooklyn 79-75 23.0
Chicago 76-78 26.0
St. Louis 73-81 29.0
Boston 68-86 34.0
Cincinnati 67-87 35.0
Pittsburgh 58-96 44.0
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 102-52 --
New York 90-64 12.0
Cleveland 89-65 13.0
Washington 85-69 17.0
Chicago 73-81 29.0
Philadelphia 67-87 35.0
Detroit 59-95 43.0
St. Louis 51-103 51.0
DRAFT ORDER (1947)
St. L. Browns 51-103
Pitts. Pirates 58-96
Detroit Tigers 59-95
Cincin. Reds 67-87
Phila. A's 67-87
WINNER OF THE LIBERTY BELL TROPHY
Philadelphia Phillies
SEASON STATISTICS
BATTING
Code:
1946 Batting Team G AVG AB H 2B 3B HR BB K SB CS R RBI SLG OBP
Pearson, Ike PHI 35 1.000 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1.000 1.000
Lapihuska, Andy PHI 1 1.000 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1.500 1.000
Hodge, Bert PHI 2 .667 3 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 1.000 .800
Peterman, Bill PHI 21 .338 65 22 2 0 1 2 7 0 0 8 10 .415 .353
Picciuto, Nick PHI 3 .333 9 3 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 3 .444 .400
Northey, Ron PHI 121 .333 454 151 17 3 19 60 45 3 1 72 71 .509 .411
Albright, Jack PHI 1 .333 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .333 .250
Scifo, Ryan PHI 2 .333 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .333
O'Neil, John PHI 2 .333 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .667 .333
Hamrick, Ray PHI 14 .318 22 7 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 .364 .318
Rizzuto, Phil PHI 147 .308 546 168 23 5 2 67 48 12 7 79 45 .379 .384
Culberson, Leon PHI 48 .300 70 21 2 0 1 5 10 1 0 8 8 .371 .342
Mauney, Dick PHI 5 .300 10 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 .300 .300
Stephens, Vern PHI 149 .285 534 152 29 5 14 69 55 3 5 65 73 .436 .367
Goulish, Nick PHI 67 .284 257 73 17 2 4 33 39 7 2 44 32 .412 .366
Murphy, Ed PHI 67 .273 128 35 8 0 5 12 15 0 0 17 18 .453 .340
Blatnik, Johnny PHI 105 .265 200 53 18 4 3 19 23 5 1 27 24 .440 .323
Kolloway, Don PHI 144 .263 464 122 30 2 2 30 53 5 8 46 36 .349 .308
Hodges, Gil PHI 150 .260 534 139 23 1 35 69 62 2 2 88 99 .504 .342
Seminick, Andy PHI 145 .253 499 126 17 0 28 73 53 0 0 72 87 .455 .351
Nieman, Butch PHI 104 .252 321 81 13 3 11 29 35 4 6 44 43 .414 .317
Doby, Larry PHI 149 .251 557 140 23 1 21 68 68 8 4 73 77 .409 .331
Walczak, Ed PHI 3 .250 8 2 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 1 .250 .364
Hanyzewski, Ed PHI 55 .250 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 .250 .250
Murtaugh, Danny PHI 55 .240 121 29 4 1 0 20 15 2 0 19 9 .289 .340
LaForest, Ty PHI 30 .231 65 15 2 2 0 3 5 1 2 3 5 .323 .271
McCahan, Bill PHI 6 .231 13 3 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 1 1 .231 .333
Ripple, Charlie PHI 38 .212 99 21 8 0 0 4 34 0 0 9 13 .293 .240
Hughes, Tommy PHI 26 .180 61 11 2 0 0 0 21 0 0 4 4 .213 .177
Haddix, Harvey PHI 38 .157 102 16 4 0 0 2 31 0 0 5 5 .196 .173
Roberts, Robin PHI 38 .130 100 13 7 1 0 8 28 0 0 8 6 .220 .194
Jensen, Jackie PHI 1 .000 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Casey, Hugh PHI 38 .000 10 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Gables, Ken PHI 7 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Gerheauser, Al PHI 9 .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Bickett, Kent PHI 1 .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
PITCHING
Code:
1946 Pitching Team IP ERA G GS W L SV K BB R/9
Schanz, Charley PHI 2.0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 13.50
Flitcraft, Hilly PHI 2.0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 13.50
Matthewson, Dale PHI 1.0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 9.00
Casey, Hugh PHI 81.0 1.67 38 0 12 2 5 26 15 9.33
McCahan, Bill PHI 46.1 2.14 6 6 2 3 0 16 19 11.65
Roberts, Robin PHI 303.2 2.19 38 38 24 6 0 130 64 9.93
Grate, Don PHI 22.1 2.42 16 0 0 1 0 10 7 11.69
Gerheauser, Al PHI 18.1 2.45 9 0 1 1 0 7 5 7.85
Ripple, Charlie PHI 279.0 2.90 38 38 18 9 0 203 84 10.74
Hughes, Tommy PHI 190.1 2.93 26 26 10 5 0 88 51 11.21
Pearson, Ike PHI 39.0 3.23 35 0 6 4 20 10 14 11.77
Hanyzewski, Ed PHI 75.1 3.23 55 0 6 7 8 36 34 11.71
Haddix, Harvey PHI 280.1 3.66 38 38 22 9 0 150 103 12.49
Mauney, Dick PHI 34.2 4.67 5 5 1 2 0 17 15 15.32
Bickett, Kent PHI 7.0 6.43 1 1 0 1 0 1 4 16.71
Lapihuska, Andy PHI 5.0 7.20 1 1 0 0 0 3 4 16.20
Gables, Ken PHI 12.1 10.95 7 0 0 0 0 3 10 20.43
Fick, John PHI 7.2 11.74 8 0 0 1 0 5 4 23.48
Whelan, Eric PHI 2.0 36.00 1 1 0 1 0 2 4 49.50
LEAGUE LEADERS
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Code:
BATTING AVERAGE
Ron Northey (PHI) .333
Phil Cavarretta (CHC) .330
Enos Slaughter (NYG) .326
HOME RUNS
Gil Hodges (PHI) 35
Luke Easter (BSN) 32
Andy Seminick (PHI) 28
RUNS BATTED IN
Gil Hodges (PHI) 99
Luke Easter (BSN) 98
Jack Graham (BRO) 97
STOLEN BASES
Jeff Cross (STL) 22
Stan Hack (CHC) 16
Huck Geary (CHC) 15
WINS
Robin Roberts (PHI) 24
Harvey Haddix (PHI) 22
Johnny Vander Meer(BRO) 18
Charlie Ripple (PHI) 18
ERA
Robin Roberts (PHI) 2.19
Ewell Blackwell (CIN) 2.37
Jim Hopper (PIT) 2.69
STRIKEOUTS
Charlie Ripple (PHI) 203
Ewell Blackwell (CIN) 173
Warren Spahn (BSN) 155
SAVES
Hoyt Wilhelm (NYG) 26
Jim Hughes (BRO) 22
Ike Pearson (PHI) 20
Lefty West (BSN) 20
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Code:
BATTING AVERAGE
Dom DiMaggio (BOS) .344
Mickey Vernon (WSH) .337
Nap Reyes (SLB) .317
HOME RUNS
Ted Williams (BOS) 40
Roy Campanella (DET) 31
Ralph Kiner (SLB) 25
RUNS BATTED IN
Ted Williams (BOS) 126
Charlie Keller (NYY) 108
Bobby Doerr (BOS) 98
STOLEN BASES
Ralph LaPointe (CLE) 21
Ed Freed (SLB) 21
Dom DiMaggio (BOS) 13
WINS
Dizzy Trout (BOS) 23
Ed Lopat (CHW) 19
Allie Reynolds (CLE) 18
ERA
Ed Lopat (CHW) 2.30
Allie Reynolds (CLE) 2.75
Dizzy Trout (BOS) 2.76
STRIKEOUTS
Gene Lambert (BOS) 157
Early Wynn (WSH) 151
Allie Reynolds (CLE) 149
SAVES
Whitey Miller (NYY) 20
Vern Curtis (BOS) 17
Charlie Cuellar (CHW) 17
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JOLLY FARM REVUE
FULL RUNDOWN (with full stats)
* denotes Top Prospect
Code:
LEVEL A - UTICA, NY
SP Bill McCahan* - 11-3, 2.87 ERA
SP Eric Whelan - 13-5, 2.95 ERA
A-level Best Pitcher
SP Andy Lapihuska - 9-9, 4.47 ERA
Between A & B
SP Kent Bickett - 9-1, 2.48 ERA
Between A & B
RP Hilly Flitcraft* - 5-7, 3.35 ERA, 8 SV
RP Charley Schanz - 8-2, 3.38 ERA
RP John Fick* - 3-3, 4.24 ERA, 3 SV
RP Deacon Donahue - 6-4, 3.01 ERA, 3 SV
RP Barney Mussill - 4-7, 2.87 ERA, 8 SV
RP Dale Matthewson - 5-2, 2.57 ERA, 8 SV
C Bob Finley - .293, 0 HR, 28 RBI
2B Ed Walczak - .326, 44 RBI, 9 SB
3B Nick Picciuto* - .387, 2 HR, 74 RBI
SS Jack Albright* - .375, 2 HR, 103 RBI
IF Ray Hamrick - .399, 1 HR, 67 RBI, 5 SB
OF Jackie Jensen* - .317, 6 HR, 82 RBI
Between A & B
LEVEL B - WILMINGTON, DE
SP Eli Hodkey - 7-10, 4.18 ERA, 63 K
SP Jeff Walker - 11-3, 3.39 ERA
SP Lynn Lovenguth - 6-5, 3.03 ERA
Between B & C
SP Jake Thies* - 8-7, 4.24 ERA
Between B & C
RP Lefty Scott - 2-2, 2.68 ERA, 2 SV
RP Homer Spragins - 6-6, 4.56 ERA, 3 SV
RP Mitch Chetkovich - 0-4, 3.71 ERA, 3 SV
RP John Hall - 2-2, 4.64 ERA, 2 SV
RP Vern Fear - 6-8, 3.30 ERA, 3 SV
Between B & C
RP Phil Haugstad - 7-6, 3.14 ERA, 2 SV
Between B & C
C Ryan Scifo - .272, 0 HR, 29 RBI
Between B & C
1B Dale Long* - .316, 9 HR, 74 RBI
Between B & C
2B Nellie Fox - .366, 76 RBI, 93 R
Between B & C
3B Bert Hodge - .395, 2 HR, 81 RBI
SS John O'Neil - .376, 1 HR, 104 RBI, 8 SB
Led C-level in RBI
CF Hal Jeffcoat - .344, 1 HR, 70 RBI
Between B & C
LEVEL C - GREENSBORO, NC
SP Bob Trice* - 12-4, . 3.40 ERA
Between C & D
SP Jason Pullen - 9-3, 2.72 ERA
Between C & D
SP Remy Poynings - 6-3, 3.44 ERA
RP Armando Roche - 1-10, 3.55 ERA, 5 SV
RP Hal Hudson* - 2-4, 4.00 ERA, 3 SV
Between C & D
2B Moon Mullen - .402, 1 HR, 83 RBI, 12 SB
Between C & D
3B Jesse Levan - .281, 69 RBI, 2 SB
SS Rudy Rufer* - .240, 1 HR, 46 RBI, 13 SB
RF Joe Szekely - .365, 2 HR, 63 RBI
Between C & D
LEVEL D - CLEARWATER, FL
SP Douglas Anderson - 3-1, 2.42 ERA
SP Brian Roberts - 0-0, 2.86 ERA
RP Luis Arroyo - 1-1, 3.27 ERA
C Charlie White - .310, 1 HR, 17 RBI
1B Pete Runnels* - .418, 1 HR, 22 RBI
2B Mike Goliat - .386, 7 HR, 46 RBI
Led D-level in HR & RBI
D-level Best Hitter
LF James Usher - .283, 2 HR, 24 RBI
CF Herb Adams - .277, 2 HR, 19 RBI
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Re: Trapped in the Basement: The Philadelphia Phillies (1942 - )
May i ask, what are the simulation settings you use?
Re: Trapped in the Basement: The Philadelphia Phillies (1942 - )
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RedsoxRockies
May i ask, what are the simulation settings you use?
I've turned Groundouts, Lineouts, Flyouts, and Strikeouts up to 110, upped Infielders Get Lead Runner, Double Plays, and Unsuccessful Tag Ups to +10%, and dropped Intentional Walks down -10%.
The offense is still high, but everything else appears to be bearable.
Re: Trapped in the Basement: The Philadelphia Phillies (1942 - )
Ok, thanks. And go Forkhann!
Re: Trapped in the Basement: The Philadelphia Phillies (1942 - )
Alright, sorry I haven't updated. I hate to say it, but it'll be another few days before continuous updates. I've had to send my computer away for a quick maintenance check, so it should be out for another week. Concurrent with that, I've also had to deal with some family issues that have arisen, so I'm going to put this on temporary hiatus. I should be back next week, so read some of the other great dynasties on the site!
~ PoC13
Re: Trapped in the Basement: The Philadelphia Phillies (1942 - )
Good news bad news time:
Good News: It appears as though I'm ready to return as an active dynasty writer here. With the cross country season beginning to wind down and with everything else settling down, I have a lot more time to kill.
Bad News: While my computer was getting repaired, it turned out the damage was much more severe than initially thought. Therefore, I have a new computer, and few backup files. Therefore, this dynasty is on it's deathbed.
I was able to complete the 1946 World Series. After that, I'll have to wait for the hard drive to come back from the factory to see if I can revive it.
Thank you again for you support and comments. I hope to start the World Series by the end of the week and get started on a new dynasty by the end of the month.
Re: Trapped in the Basement: The Philadelphia Phillies (1942 - )
1946 WORLD SERIES PREVIEW
BOSTON RED SOX
1946 AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
World Series Appearances: 5
World Series Victories: 5
Last World Series: 1918 (W 4-2 CHC)
BATTING ORDER
CF Dom DiMaggio – .344, 18 HR, 70 RBI, 13 SB
SS Johnny Pesky – .293, 1 HR, 36 RBI
RF Tommy Holmes – .260, 3 HR, 26 RBI
LF Ted Williams – .264, 40 HR, 126 RBI
2B Bobby Doerr – .288, 18 HR, 98 RBI
1B Mike Schemer – .315, 13 HR, 89 RBI
3B Billy Johnson – .314, 6 HR, 72 RBI
C Clyde McCullough - .297, 10 HR, 73 RBI
PITCHING STAFF
SP Tex Hughson – 13-9, 3.34 ERA, 114 K/63 BB
SP Dizzy Trout – 23-3, 2.76 ERA, 142 K/78 BB
SP Gene Lambert – 15-6, 3.20 ERA, 157 K/66 BB
SP Sid Hudson – 10-7, 4.02 ERA, 94 K/80 BB
RP Jim Hickey – 10-6, 3.00 ERA, 9 SV
SU Al Verdel – 8-7, 3.35 ERA, 2 SV
CL Vern Curtis – 5-4, 5.82 ERA, 17 SV
KEY INJURIES
None
The Red Sox return to the Fall Classic after a 28-year hiatus, trying to add to their perfect record here. The Sox bring a record-setting offense, scoring nearly 800 runs, and a great pitching staff. Despite a down year for Ted Williams in terms of batting average, Dom DiMaggio picked up the slack from the leadoff hole and led the league in hitting. The Splendid Splinter still led the junior circuit in homers and runs batted in.
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PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
1946 NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
World Series Appearances: 3
World Series Victories: 1
Last World Series: 1945 (L 0-4 NYY)
BATTING ORDER
SS Phil Rizzuto – .308, 2 HR, 45 RBI, 12 SB
RF Ron Northey – .333, 19 HR, 71 RBI
1B Gil Hodges – .260, 35 HR, 99 RBI
CF Larry Doby – .251, 21 HR, 77 RBI
3B Vern Stephens – .285, 14 HR, 73 RBI
C Andy Seminick – .253, 28 HR, 87 RBI
LF Butch Nieman – .252, 11 HR, 43 RBI
2B Don Kolloway - .263, 2 HR, 36 RBI
PITCHING STAFF
SP Robin Roberts – 24-6, 2.19 ERA, 130 K/64 BB
SP Charlie Ripple – 18-9, 2.90 ERA, 203 K/84 BB
SP Harvey Haddix – 22-9, 3.66 ERA, 150 K/103 BB
SP Tommy Hughes – 10-5, 2.93 ERA, 88 K/51 BB
RP Hugh Casey – 12-2, 1.67 ERA, 5 SV
SU Ed Hanyzewski – 6-7, 3.23 ERA, 8 SV
CL Ike Pearson – 6-4, 3.23 ERA, 20 SV
KEY INJURIES
LF Nick Goulish (OUT)
The Phillies are back for the 3rd straight year, hoping to avenge last season’s embarrassing sweep. While they may be young, the Whiz Kids are talented, bringing the best offense in the National League to the Fall Classic. The real strength of this team, however, is the pitching, led by dominant seasons by all four starters and the back half of the bullpen.
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PREDICTION
Phillies in 6
So long Ted Williams is kept in check, and Phil Rizzuto stays healthy, I don’t foresee the Phillies losing this year. Go National League! Go Expansion!
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Re: Trapped in the Basement: The Philadelphia Phillies (1942 - )
So, it is going to be dead????? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Trapped in the Basement: The Philadelphia Phillies (1942 - )
Well, it was good while it lasted. Hope you can finish this out with a win!
Re: Trapped in the Basement: The Philadelphia Phillies (1942 - )
RedsoxRockies, EVEN11323: Thanks for the support over the course of the story! I hope you stick with me when I start my new project.
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1946 WORLD SERIES
GAME 1
For only the 2nd time in MLB history, a stadium hosts an All-Star Game and a World Series game in the same season. Fenway Park was bustling with activity as I made my way to the grandstand behind the Phillies dugout.
I got a phone call from Ford Frick last night. He seemed awfully calm for someone with a lot on the line. He just wished me luck, asked if all my players were healthy. I reassured him, saying that I felt great, the team was ready, and the Red Sox were in trouble.
For 8 of the Phillies this would be their 2nd trip to Fenway this season. Robin Roberts, my 19-year-old ace, didn’t get to play in the All-Star Game this year, but was primed and ready to go.
Phil Rizzuto, Ron Northey, and Gil Hodges were also ready to go. Fortunately, they were scheduled to lead off against Tex Hughson.
1ST INNING: “Scooter” stepped up first, and took strike one, but lashed the next pitch into centerfield for a base hit. Although he got Ron Northey to pop out, Hughson was clearly distracted by Rizzuto dancing off first base. He threw over about 5 times during Gil Hodges’ at bat, and fell behind the slugging first baseman 3-1. Forced to throw a strike, he hurled a fastball that would’ve been up the zone. I say ‘would’ve’ because the catcher never touched the ball. In fact, none of the fielders did. Hodges blasted that fastball over 450 feet into the rightfield bleachers, putting the Phillies in the lead. Phillies 2, Red Sox 0. Larry Doby grounded out, and Vern Stephens struck out to end the inning.
Robin Roberts was on a mission. In last year’s World Series, he went 9 innings, allowing only 1 run, and wasn’t able to get a win. He wanted that win. After giving up a leadoff single to AL Batting Champion Dom DiMaggio, the induced a double play out of Johnny Pesky, and got Tommy Holmes to pop out.
2ND INNING: After Andy Seminick flied out, rookie Butch Nieman stepped up the plate. Nieman was acquired in the reassignment draft in January, and made the Phillies’ Opening Day roster. When starting LF Nick Goulish went down for the season, Nieman filled the role ably, performing well above expectations. This time, in his first World Series at bat, he took a 1-0 fastball and blasted in around the rightfield foul pole for a solo home run. Phillies 3, Red Sox 0.
Robin Roberts got into a little trouble, when a 2-out rally put runners on the corners, but a nice running catch by Larry Doby retired the side.
3RD INNING: While the Phillies went down in order, Dom DiMaggio was stranded after a 1-out single.
4TH INNING: With one out, Stephens singled, and Seminick was hit by a pitch. However, the Phillies couldn’t capitalize, as Nieman flied out and Don Kolloway grounded out.
Ted Williams led off the bottom of the 4th with a walk, but was forced out on a Bobby Doerr grounder. Mike Schemer followed with a single to left, putting runners at first and second. A sacrifice fly by Billy Johnson was the 2nd out, but Clyde McCullough poked a single through the hole to get the Red Sox on the board. Phillies 3, Red Sox 1. Hughson struck out to prevent further damage.
5TH INNING: After Hughson returned the favor the Roberts to start the inning, Rizzuto grounded out. Ron Northey stepped in, and the NL Batting Champion delivered, smashing a 3-1 fastball into the Red Sox bullpen in right-centerfield. Phillies 4, Red Sox 1. Gil Hodges stepped in and skied an 0-1 curveball into the leftfield sky. Williams ran back to the fence, looked up…
…but ran out of room. In 14 ballparks in the major leagues, that would have ended the inning. In Fenway, however, that was a solo home run, Gil’s 2nd of the game. Phillies 5, Red Sox 1. That blast knocked Hughson from the game, as Emmett O’Neill was brought in, retiring Larry Doby on a ground out to end the inning.
Johnny Pesky doubled with 1 out, and was still at 2nd when Ted Williams came up 1 batter later. Seminick immediately gave Robin the ‘4’ sign, intentionally walking Terrible Ted to pitch to Bobby Doerr. The gamble paid off, as Doerr grounded out to end the threat.
6TH, 7TH, and 8TH INNINGS: Both teams were retired 1-2-3 in the 6th and 7th, while the Phillies only managed a walk in their half of the 8th. Robin Roberts was outstanding today, retiring the last 10 batters he faced.
9TH INNING: With one out, the Phillies managed a rally, as Nieman walked and Kolloway followed with a single. Robin was lifted for a pinch-hitter, and Johnny Blatnik delivered with an RBI single. Phillies 6, Red Sox 1. Mel Parnell was brought in to retire the side.
Don Grate was brought in to finish the game for the Phillies. After retiring the first batter, he allowed a walk to Billy Johnson. Clyde McCullough followed with a single, setting up the Sox for a big inning. Pinch-hitter Ival Goodman struck out, but Dom DiMaggio slapped a wall-ball double, scoring Johnson, but the slow-footed catcher was forced to stop at 3rd. Phillies 6, Red Sox 2. With Johnny Pesky striding to the plate, the Fenway crowd could sense a rally, with Ted Williams waiting in the dugout, representing the winning run. Pesky was just that, forcing a 3-2 count, and then driving a fastball down the rightfield line. Ron Northey ran into the corner, where the wall slopes back deeply, settled under the ball, and made the catch!
PHILLIES 6, RED SOX 2
Phillies lead World Series, 1-0
W: Robin Roberts (1-0) L: Tex Hughson (0-1)
PHI - HR: Gil Hodges 2 (2), Ron Northey (1), Butch Nieman (1)
BOS – 2B: Dom DiMaggio (1), Johnny Pesky (1), Mike Schemer (1)
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On DiMaggio’s 9th-inning double, Don Kolloway went to cover 2nd base. As the throw from Doby arrived late, DiMaggio slid hard into second, knocking knees with the Phillies 2nd baseman. While he was able to stay in the game, Kolloway was hobbling around for the final out. X-rays at Mass General told the bad news: Don Kolloway is out for the series with a chipped knee cap. Danny Murtaugh will take over at 2nd base.
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Re: Trapped in the Basement: The Philadelphia Phillies (1942 - )
I have good idea for a new dynasty. You could go ahead maybe 30 years or so and be Walshes son, or Walsh, or you could be Andrew's grandfather or something in the early 1900's. And to end this one, you should have a meteor or something hit the earth, or maybe a WWIII could break out and the Canadians capture Andrew. Just a suggestion
Re: Trapped in the Basement: The Philadelphia Phillies (1942 - )
wait post the dynasty link in this thread and download it it when you get your new computer
