Saturday, June 19, 2010

The Great Debate

. Saturday, June 19, 2010
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If you had to choose one. If you had to give the ball to just one.
If it was game 7, world series title on the line, career in jeopardy...
Who do you pick to toss those all important innings?
Simply put, the question is - who is the best pitcher in Wright?
To say that this question has caused some uproar in the past few seasons would be a severe understatement.


The ace of the Banana Slugs staff. Just 24 years old & will be embarking on his second season in the majors. Coming off of ROY & ASG honors.
Career Numbers:
35 GS, 25-5, 230.2 IP, .231 OAV, 174 K's & a 2.93 ERA


The Chicago Chargers ace is coming off his best season as a pro and the vet isn't looking to slow down. A dominant innings eater who has never failed to reach 272 IP in a full injury free season.
Career Numbers:
335 GS, 77 CG, 167-93, 2,494.2 IP, 2,278 K's, .230 OAV & a 3.05 ERA


The apple of Burlington fans eye. The 27 year old ace is entering the prime of his career and sure to get better. He has posted a winning record & sub 3 era every season after his rookie year. he has had many accomplishments even though he is still young. 4 Cy Young Awards, 4 ASG & 1 GG.
Career Numbers:
205 GS, 13 CG, 105-47, 1,418.1 IP, 1,450 K's & a 2.23 ERA.


Ozuna is a player who just keeps surprising you. He was not as heralded as teammate Jocko McDill(who you will see later on in this column). But he just goes out and gets it done.
He is poised for a enormous break out season this go-around.
Career Numbers:
117 GS, 11 CG, 55-30, 827.2 IP, 576 K's, .221 OAV & a 2.61 ERA.


This is a guy who went from "16 million a season for Kiki Astacio? Are you serious, that's insane."
To immediate impact for Cincy last season. He tore through the NL & was on pace for a 25-2 record with a sub 2 ERA before faltering late.
He like most of the pitchers listed is poised for a big year.
A 4 time AS & 1 time Cy Young winner.
Career Numbers:
343 GS, 13 CG, 158-99, 2,245 IP, .257 OAV, 1,637 K's & a 3.86 ERA.


He was at one time tabbed as the best pitcher in world history. Even before he pitched a inning of his career.
His career has finally started to come around after faltering early on.
He notched his first 20 win season & 2nd all star selection last year. Should get better as he is only 26.
Career Numbers:
132 GS, 23 CG, 63-43, 992.1 IP, 853 K's, .240 OAV & a 3.42 ERA.


Not a name you would expect to be on this list. But Moreno has the talent to be among the league's best SP.
He had a rough year last season but should bounce back this year.
Career Numbers:
131 GS, 2 CG, 50-42, 803.1 IP, 669 K's, .249 OAV & a 4.18 ERA.

Considered but did not make cut:
Darrell McIntyre,Ariel Carrasco,Albert Ordaz,Kevin Wayne,Jesus Leon,Trey Broome,Kennie Sewell,Julian Mercado & Junior Tavarez

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Wright World Hall Of Fame Snubs

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Earlier we listed the new class for the hall of fame.
We now give you the biggest snubs from this years vote.
Strictly in my opinion, but Brown,Montana and Santiago should have been in this class.


321 home runs, 1,045 rbi's, .310 batting average, 2 time AS, 3 time SS CF, 2 time GG(1 CF, 1 LF)


265 home runs, 986 rbi's, .308 batting average, 487 stolen bases, 7 time AS, NL MVP, 4 time SS LF & ROY.


16-38, 263 saves, 358 K's, 4.38 career era, 5 time AS and 2 time fireman of the year.


478 home runs, 1,305 rbi's, .270 batting average, one time AS and two time GG 1B

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Wright World Hall Of Fame - Class 2010

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We here at Wright are proud to announce the inductees into the 2010 baseball hall of fame.

It was through hard work, perseverance and dedication that they achieved their greatest feats.

They will now take their rightful place as the first members of the hall of fame.


7 Time All Star, 1 Time Gold Glove RF, 2 Time MVP, 2 Time Silver Slugger 3B, 6 Time Silver Slugger SS, 1 World Series Ring and career home run leader(659) at retirement


9 Time All Star, 1 Time Gold Glove LF, 4 Time MVP, 5 Time Silver Slugger LF, 2 Time Silver Slugger P/DH, 2 Time Silver Slugger RF, 1 World Series Ring and second all-time in career home runs at retirement.





















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