Mini season 245
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A lucky 13 managers recently completed a grueling 144-game schedule in the 245 League, dreamed up by Dev Toth and known as such because each manager’s squad consisted of players selected from three post-expansion teams that won no more than 245 combined games. Managers selected six hitters, three pitchers and one “manager’s choice” from each of their three teams to build their roster.
In addition, usage requirements limited playing time. J0-J2 players were permitted start two out of every three games, J3s were able to start just one game and J4s were limited to the seventh inning or later.
Upon completion of the schedule, the following four teams advanced to the playoffs:
• Copenhagen Red-Whites, managed by Joel Koppenhoefer
• Hoboken Zephyrs, managed by Joel Medvidovich
• 245, managed by Ted Ball
• Motown, managed by Greg MorganIn a thrilling World Series, the Red-Whites defeated the Zephyrs in seven games, coming back from a 1-3 deficit with the help of a no-hitter thrown by Ralph Terry of the 1961 Yankees (Joel’s title-winning squad included players from the 1966 and 1985 Cubs as well as the Yankees).
Standout individual performances from the season included:
• We had a tie for the batting title. Larry Walker of the 2001 Rockies hit .321, a mark matched by…Larry Walker of the 1997 Rockies;
• Joe Morgan of the 1975 Red scored 133 runs, one more than everyone’s favorite player, Barry Bonds of the 2001 Giants;
• 1997 Larry Walker edged 2001 Larry Walker for RBI honors, 120 to 118;
• Mr. Bonds smacked 60 HR (in 572 PA) to take the home run crown, with 1997 Walker finishing second with 53;
• Bob Tewksbury with the 1992 Redbirds and Joe Horlen with the 1968 ChiSox tied for most wins with 24 apiece;
• And the ERA crown went to Pedro Martinez of the 1997 Expos, whose 2.70 mark edged Tewksbury’s 2.80.Thank you to all the managers who participated in 245!
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COPENHAGEN
Blanchard, Johnny 1961 Yankees
Howard, Elston 1961 Yankees
Hundley, Randy 1966 Cubs
Banks, Ernie 1966 Cubs
Durham, Leon 1985 Cubs
Beckert, Glenn 1966 Cubs
Sandberg, Ryne 1985 Cubs
Cey, Ron 1985 Cubs
Santo, Ron 1966 Cubs
Kessinger, Don 1966 Cubs
Kubek, Tony 1961 Yankees
Speier, Chris 1985 Cubs
Berra, Yogi 1961 Yankees
Bosley, Thad 1985 Cubs
Lopes, Davey 1985 Cubs
Mantle, Mickey 1961 Yankees
Maris, Roger 1961 Yankees
Moreland, Keith 1985 Cubs
Phillips, Adolfo 1966 Cubs
Williams, Billy 1966 Cubs
Arroyo, Luis 1961 Yankees
Eckersley, Dennis 1985 Cubs
Ellsworth, Dick 1966 Cubs
Ford, Whitey 1961 Yankees
Holtzman, Ken 1966 Cubs
Jenkins, Ferguson 1966 Cubs
Koonce, Cal 1966 Cubs
Smith, Lee 1985 Cubs
Stafford, Bill 1961 Yankees
Trout, Steve 1985 Cubs
Terry, Ralph 1961 YankeesHOBOKEN ZEPHYRSJeff Reed 1997 Rockies
Benito Santiago 2001 Giants
Andres Galarraga 1997 Rockies
J.T. Snow 2001 Giants
Sandy Alomar 1968 White Sox
Jeff Kent 2001 Giants
Vinny Castilla 1997 Rockies
Ron Hansen 1968 White Sox
Pete Ward 1968 White Sox
Luis Aparicio 1968 White Sox
Rich Aurilia 2001 Giants
Walt Weiss 1997 Rockies
Ken Berry 1968 White Sox
Dante Bichette 1997 Rockies
Barry Bonds 2001 Giants
Ellis Burks 1997 Rockies
Tommy Davis 1968 White Sox
John Vander Wal 2001 Giants
Larry Walker 1997 Rockies
Pedro Astacio 1997 Rockies
Brian Boehringer 2001 Giants
Jerry Dipoto 1997 Rockies
Joe Horlen 1968 White Sox
Tommy John 1968 White Sox
Mike Munoz 1997 Rockies
Robb Nenn 2001 Giants
Russ Ortiz 2001 Giants
Felix Rodriguez 2001 Giants
John Thomson 1997 Rockies
Hoyt Wilhelm 1968 White Sox
Wilbur Wood 1968 White Sox