Saturday, September 24, 2022

Upper Deck Power Rankings #5

 



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Milwaukee Hawks: The Hawks have hit a dry spell, falling 10 spots on the power ranking list to 16. During their 1-9 drought, The hawks faced above average competition against Houston (0-4) and Trenton (1-3), dropped 2-3 against division rival Montreal Smoked Heaters. Over this span, The hawks are giving up 5.8 runs per game while only scored 2.9 runs per game. Their schedule doesn't get any easier as they face off for a four game set against Houston, 3 game set against London, and a game set against Anaheim.


Houston Colt 45's: Ever since we started the power rankings, Houston has always been a bottom dweller on the board. over the years, Andy's patients has produced results. Houston currently sits at 8 while riding a 8 game win streak, and a recent rout against London London Tottenham HotSpurs vs. Houston Colt 45's - Box Score - Sep 23 PM2 | Hardball Dynasty (whatifsports.com)

Player Profile: Julio Diaz - Hardball Dynasty Baseball | WhatIfSports has solidified the middle of the order. Putting up .311/.421/.726 for a league leading OPS of 1.147.

Player Profile: Alex Gongora - Hardball Dynasty Baseball | WhatIfSports Has proven to be a true number one, Completely dominating batters with stats of .164/.225/.247 for a league leading ERA of 1.69 

Salem Witch Hunts: Holding the top spot on the board, Salem continues to dominate their division with a league best 15-6. A week division and a very favorable remaining schedule (11/15 remaining series against below .500 teams) Salem has a very good chance of holding the top spot on the power rankings board, as well as that coveted number one seed. 

NL East

London has slipped on the board, as well as the division. The past 5 series against Trenton, Scranton, Anaheim, New Orleans, and Houston, London has come out with a record of 7-9. with recent additions of Player Profile: Benny Owen - Hardball Dynasty Baseball | WhatIfSports and Player Profile: Noah Palmer - Hardball Dynasty Baseball | WhatIfSports , Xtra looks to improve one of the worse pitching rosters in the league, and help the league leading lineup. 

Trenton unlike previous seasons, Trenton has continued to stay competitive for the NL east division. with the recent acquisition of Player Profile: Eric Lindor - Hardball Dynasty Baseball | WhatIfSports and offseason trades for Player Profile: Bernie Candelario - Hardball Dynasty Baseball | WhatIfSports Player Profile: Oswaldo Cruz - Hardball Dynasty Baseball | WhatIfSports Jake has improved his lineup and pitching staff for what could be his first division title since Season 32. 

Scranton has surged up the board with recent wins over Sacramento, Montreal and Las Vegas. Climbing within 1 game of London, after being down 7 games. In his contract year, Player Profile: Mariano Neris - Hardball Dynasty Baseball | WhatIfSports has put up MVP type numbers of 38 HR,128 RBI for a slash line of .299/.359/.608

As the Hunt for Red October heats up, the NL East may be sending 3 representatives. 

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