AL Power Rankings, Week 1

1 Boston Badasses


Last Week: NR
Record: 7-2
Expected Win %: .752
Interesting, But Meaningless: Damien Lemon is on pace for 216 RBI
Yikes: Posting a .900 team OPS despite a slow start from Bono Crede.

2 San Jose Snakes


Last Week: NR
Record: 6-2
Expected Win %: .728
Interesting, But Meaningless: Have not posted a + or - fielding play through 8 games.
Yikes: The $12M man, Marshall Maduro has recorded both losses and posted a 9.28 ERA.

3 Mexico City Reds


Last Week: NR
Record: 6-2
Expected Win %: .592
Interesting, But Meaningless: Shannon Booker has 5 HR in 18 AB-- all solo shots.
Yikes: Stubby Cyr put up a .920 OPS, 31 HR and 105 RBI last year. He's hitting .103 with a .464 OPS right now.

4 Oklahoma City Chickens


Last Week: NR
Record: 6-3
Expected Win %: .614
Interesting, But Meaningless: Closer Mitch Matthews has posted an 0.35 WHIP.
Yikes: Donnie DuBose hit 46 HR with a 1.031 OPS last year. He's hitting .114 so far this season, with a .527 OPS.

5 Madison Massas


Last Week: NR
Record: 6-2
Expected Win %: .529
Interesting, But Meaningless: Five players are tied for the team lead with 3 HR each.
Yikes: Bob Hatteberg has a 22.95 ERA through two starts. His career ERA is 4.57.

6 Chicago Bearcubs


Last Week: NR
Record: 4-4
Expected Win %: .612
Interesting, But Meaningless: Matt Shave and Jamey Jacquez are on pace for a combined 587 RBI.
Yikes: Team has a .900 OPS despite having three starters (Paranto, Beltre and Denham) under .525.

7 Iowa City Eyesores


Last Week: NR
Record: 5-3
Expected Win %: .539
Interesting, But Meaningless: Posted five wins (5-13) in spring training. Already have five wins (5-3) in regular season.
Yikes: Jae Cho, Andres Martin and Bart Hitchcock have combined for 10 hits in 78 at bats (.128 BA).

8 New York Bombers


Last Week: NR
Record: 4-5
Expected Win %: .528
Interesting, But Meaningless: Bill Sheehan is on pace to strike out 180 times this season.
Yikes: SS platoon of Jim Mateo and Goose Whitman have a combined 3 hits in 33 at bats (.091 BA).

9 Wichita Sizzlers


Last Week: NR
Record: 3-5
Expected Win %: .509
Interesting, But Meaningless: Stevie Toombs has a 3.60 ERA... and a 2.40 WHIP.
Yikes: Alejandro Maradona has a 19.29 ERA. His career ERA is 4.89.

10 Durham Bulls


Last Week: NR
Record: 3-6
Expected Win %: .467
Interesting, But Meaningless: New acquisition Richie Cormier is on pace for 162 HR this season.
Yikes: Mike Daly, Ray Piersoll and Jorel Jenkins have combined for 13 IP, allowing 22 runs and 28 hits. Their ERA is 15.23.

11 San Juan Senators


Last Week: NR
Record: 3-6
Expected Win %: .481
Interesting, But Meaningless: Possible Ryan World record for "earliest abandoned franchise."
Yikes: Only three Quality Starts through nine games.

12 St. Louis Stampede


Last Week: NR
Record: 3-5
Expected Win %: .441
Interesting, But Meaningless: Billy Ray Moore and Lou Ross have combined for 7 hits in 55 at bats (.127 BA)
Yikes: Jin-Chi Hayashi has 67 career stolen bases... and has been caught stealing 72 times.

13 Las Vegas Gamble


Last Week: NR
Record: 5-4
Expected Win %: .393
Interesting, But Meaningless: Louis Medina has a 3.00 ERA. No other starter has an ERA below 9.00.
Yikes: Shane Mack has pitched three games, started two and posted an ERA of 22.30.

14 Kansas City McCoys


Last Week: NR
Record: 3-6
Expected Win %: .407
Interesting, But Meaningless: Al Astacio has hits in all nine games this season.
Yikes: Roscoe Coleman and Morgan Lambert have 4 hits in 50 at bats (.080 average)


15 Philadelphia Hellraisers


Last Week: NR
Record: 2-7
Expected Win %: .224
Interesting, But Meaningless: Orlando Pena (2-1) is on pace to win 54 games this year. No one else has a win.
Yikes: Pedro Espinosa has an 0-3 record and 17.69 ERA in three starts.

16 Washington DC Old School Warriors


Last Week: NR
Record: 2-6
Expected Win %: .206
Interesting, But Meaningless: Mariano Lee is on pace to strike out 263 times.
Yikes: 7.12 Team ERA

Toughest Division in Baseball

So the Question is which is the most competitive division in Ryan through 7 seasons?

I have totaled up the number of wins to get that answer. Below is both total wins for each division and average record for all members of the division. I then sorted it from toughest to easiest divisions. Note this is an average over all 7 seasons and in no way rates the current situation in your division.

NL West:

total wins: 2452 wins
Average record: 88-74

AL North:

total wins: 2449 wins
Average record: 87-75

AL West:

total wins: 2310 wins
Average record: 83-79

NL East:

total wins: 2260 wins
Average record: 81-81

AL East:

total wins: 2220 wins
Average record: 79-83

NL South:

total wins: 2197 wins
Average record: 78-84

NL North:

total wins: 2159 wins
Average record: 77-85

AL South:

total wins: 2097 wins
Average record: 75-87

NL WEST Predictions

San Diego Surf
liamsar


Infield B+
Outfield A-
Starting Pitcher B+
Relief Pitcher B-
Bench B
Farm B+

Intangibles/ownership toughest division will keep them under 100 wins, but they should cruise into the playoffs. They don't have to many obvious holes and will be tough day in day out.

Projected record 97-65





Cheyenne Marmots
djgaffer



Infield B
Outfield B
Starting Pitcher A-
Relief Pitcher B+
Bench B
Farm B

Intangibles/ownership The should be playoff bound again,but they aren't unbeatable. They might struggle at times, but they will dominant weak lineups with great pitching

Projected record 91-69

Colorado MILE HIGH CLUB
Fregoe

Infield B+
Outfield A-
Starting Pitcher B-
Relief Pitcher B+
Bench B
Farm C+

Intangibles/ownership: offense is the key to coloroda and the Mile high club does not lack the O. Their piitcing also performs well for coors, but they still will be on the outside looking in come playoff time

Projected record 85-77

Colorado Springs Organizational Filler
voteforlou


Infield A-
Outfield B
Starting Pitcher B+
Relief Pitcher C-
Bench A-
Farm A-

Intangibles/ownership Team could win almost any division, but might struggle to make the playoffs in the NL West. A weak bullpen will not help them perform this season, but they have the farm to outlast almost anyone

Projected record 84-78

NL SOUTH Predictions

Florida Marlins
shanmeg

Infield B
Outfield B
Starting Pitcher B
Relief Pitcher B+
Bench C+
Farm C-

Intangibles/ownership: Team is on the cusp of being a championship contender. They need to improve their depth to improve

Projected record 88-74

Nashville Park Tanners
felker1313

Infield A-
Outfield C+
Starting Pitcher B+
Relief Pitcher C+
Bench B
Farm C

Intangibles/ownership Team looks ready to live up to the teams rich history, Key FA signings could push them into the playoffs this season or stun the farm system.

Projected record 83-79

Little Rock Labradors
Labradors

Infield B-
Outfield B
Starting Pitcher C+
Relief Pitcher A-
Bench C
Farm B-

Intangibles/ownership Pitching might get in the way of a playoff run, but they should not be ignored they are a good story and could be a good dark horse pick

Projected record 82-80

Richmond Revolution
holer

Infield B-
Outfield C+
Starting Pitcher C
Relief Pitcher D
Bench C
Farm B+

Intangibles/ownership Talent is building on the farm, just not much has made it to the pros yet. Could be another long year, but should improve over last year

Projected record 66-96

NL EAST Predictions

New York Burros
pullmeafredo


Infield C-
Outfield B
Starting Pitcher A-
Relief Pitcher B
Bench B-
Farm A

Intangibles/ownership: Offense is not what it was, but pitching is deep. They could bring up J.Stroud to fill their deficiencies, but they will struggle to get their 90+ wins this season as it stands

Projected record 86-76




Atlanta Braves
warrior0510


Infield C+
Outfield C
Starting Pitcher B+
Relief Pitcher C+
Bench C
Farm C

Intangibles/ownership Pitching will carry this team for a while, but the team will struggle to get needed offense consistently.

Projected record 81-81



Hartford T Ball
wdfox


Infield B+
Outfield B-
Starting Pitcher C+
Relief Pitcher C+
Bench C-
Farm C

Intangibles/ownership heading away from the glory days in Pittsburg. A new city and a new team, but same pitching issues will suppress this team in the pitching heavy NL.

Projected record 72-88



Cleveland Wild Dogs
GBSoxs


Infield A-
Outfield C-
Starting Pitcher D
Relief Pitcher C
Bench B+
Farm D-

Intangibles/ownership: Pitching is bad, they have an ace and then a lot of fluff. This could be a long season of high scoring games, The Dogs got to hope to out slug it’s opponents

Projected record 58-104

NL NORTH Predictions

Cincinnati Bowties
kmueller


Infield A-
Outfield B
Starting Pitcher A
Relief Pitcher C+
Bench B+
Farm B

Intangibles/ownership The hitting is good, the pitching is smoking. They are the defending NL champs for good reason. They have a good chance of a return.

Projected record 99-63



Montreal Money Shots
booshie73


Infield B+
Outfield B-
Starting Pitcher B+
Relief Pitcher A-
Bench B
Farm C+

Intangibles/ownership: The Money Shots should return to form after shedding bad contracts and promoting key players, Rotation is not very deep which will keep them going to far in the series

Projected record 87-75



Seattle Warbirds
nr6229


Infield B
Outfield C+
Starting Pitcher C
Relief Pitcher C+
Bench C-
Farm C-

Intangibles/ownership Team is not in a position to compete for the next few seasons. They need a complete rebuild, starting this year

Projected record 70-92




Milwaukee Blues
jweiland


Infield C
Outfield D
Starting Pitcher C-
Relief Pitcher C+
Bench C-
Farm C

Intangibles/ownership Team is in a tough position. Their talent level is sparse, but there is some hope on the farm. This is not their year but should become more competitive with a consistant owner

Projected record 67-95

AL WEST Predictions

Kansas City McCoys

raucous

Infield B+
Outfield C+
Starting Pitcher A-
Relief Pitcher B+
Bench C-
Farm C-

Intangibles/ownership 2 time world champs so they come with their cleats on and gloves oiled. Pitching makes this team go and they can beat you by grinding out runs and winning the low score games

Projected record 87-75

Wichita Sizzlers

zsiegri

Infield B
Outfield B-
Starting Pitcher B
Relief Pitcher B-
Bench A
Farm A

Intangibles/ownership: surprise team last year, but they should come back to earth some this year. They will be in the thick of a divisional battle, but in the long run they might run out of gas this year, but boy do they have talent on the farm

Projected record 85-77

San Jose Snakes

jacoby66

Infield B
Outfield B
Starting Pitcher B
Relief Pitcher D
Bench C+
Farm B

Intangibles/ownership First time owner takes over a team with a rich history. The team has the components to play, but the starting pitching might not go deep enough in the game to cover for a weak relief corp. The team might also struggle to produce runs at times.

Projected record 80-82

Las Vegas Gamble

cjmaxlax

Infield C-
Outfield A-
Starting Pitcher C
Relief Pitcher C-
Bench C
Farm C

Intangibles/ownership: Team in not ready for the year, holes are everywhere. Del Preito can’t do it all forever. Get this man some help

Projected record 66-96