OB's Indy League Top 10
The weekly poll of the nation's top 10 teams -- designed to be more a reward for season-long success across the full year in a realm where short-term results (first and second half champions) are recognized. League strength also factored into consideration...
1. Newark Bears (22-14, Atlantic League)
Defending league title valiantly with AL-best .297 average and 340 hits
2. St. Paul Saints (16-7, American Association)
10-3 road record, 102 walks earned at the plate both by far lead the AA
3. Kansas City T-Bones (12-6, Northern League)
A solid 3.19 ERA is tops in NL; 8-2 road mark shows strength
4. Traverse City Beach Bums (9-4, Frontier League)
Main offensive source Mike Goetz has 25 hits in first 49 at-bats
5. Quebec Capitales (9-4, Can Am League)
Are already 5-1 on the road and flourishing despite just two home runs
6. Somerset Patriots (22-14, Atlantic League)
Closer Bret Prinz's 13 saves leads bullpen with 13-4 record
7. Amarillo Dillas (13-6, United League)
Brady Bogart's club aiming for first winning finish since 2001
8. Camden River Sharks (21-15, Atlantic League)
Scrapping atop Freedom Division despite low offensive, defensive ratings
9. Wichita Wingnuts (15-10, American Association)
A 3.40 ERA leading the AA making up for mere four runs scored per game
10. Yuma Scorpions (7-1 Golden League)
Burden of proof since all games home at GBL's toughest bus destination
Comments
We all know they'll hit the skids halfway through the season and blow it. As one of only five original GBL teams remaining in the league, Yuma is the only team never to have reached the postseason.
Posted by: The Philanthropist | June 5, 2008 05:14 PM