Sharing a post from the APBA Facebook Group, a post sent by the APBA Chicagoland World Series co-producer of the event - Doug Schuyler, co-hosting with Jim Saska.
A Preview for the Summer edition of the event, 18 teams, who will come out on top?
The Division Setups (APBA Player) - Pythagorean Record for teams
Greg Maddux Division
1962 San Francisco Giants (Larry Eichman) 100-65 (.606)
1976 Cincinnati Reds (Curt Roberts) 103-59 (.636)
1977 Philadelphia Phillies (Jim Saska) 98-64 (.605)
1982 Milwaukee Brewers (Don Smith) 97-65 (.599)
1985 Toronto Blue Jays (Craig Christian) 99-62 (.615)
2008 Minnesota Twins (Eric Berg) 89-74 (.546)
Frank Thomas Division
1906 Chicago Cubs (Gary Lindley) 115-37 (.757)
1968 St. Louis Cardinals (James Welch) 96-66 (.593)
1980 Los Angeles Dodgers (Thomas Nelshoppen) 90-73 (.552)
1984 Chicago Cubs (Scott Fennessey) 91-70 (.565)
1988 Los Angeles Dodgers (Randy Woolley) 91-70 (.565)
2001 Seattle Mariners (Doug Schuyler) 109-53 (.673)
Tom Glavine Division
1927 New York Yankees (Robert Eller) 109-45 (.708)
1934 St. Louis Cardinals (Michael Gaubitz) 90-63 (.588)
1973 Oakland Athletics (Pete Gill) 96-66 (.593)
1979 New York Yankees (Clark Eichman) 86-74 (.538)
1982 Milwaukee Brewers (Bradd Romant) 97-65 (.599)
1990 Oakland Athletics (Curt Bartel) 99-63 (.611)
My Predictions (Boys of Summer's) for the 6 teams advancing...
1976 Cincinnati Reds (Curt Roberts) 103-59 (.636)
1977 Philadelphia Phillies (Jim Saska) 98-64 (.605)
1906 Chicago Cubs (Gary Lindley) 115-37 (.757)
2001 Seattle Mariners (Doug Schuyler) 109-53 (.673)
1990 Oakland Athletics (Curt Bartel) 99-63 (.611)
1982 Milwaukee Brewers (Bradd Romant) 97-65 (.599)
The Three "Dark Horses" (one from each div) that I didn't pick to advance, but could...
1985 Toronto Blue Jays (Craig Christian) 99-62 (.615) - Maddux
1980 Los Angeles Dodgers (Thomas Nelshoppen) 90-73 (.552)
1927 New York Yankees (Robert Eller) 109-45 (.708)
Sounds funny to pick 1927 Yankees as a Dark Horse, but I didn't have them advancing in my predictions, I have had bad luck with this team, and I do know what can happen when things go south with the team, but if all goes right, watch out!
Now here is Doug's comments below....
APBA Chicago World Series Preview....
1977 Phillies
Schmidt, Luzinski & Carlton! If they get HOT, watch out!
Schmidt, Luzinski & Carlton! If they get HOT, watch out!
1976 Reds
The Big Red Machine! Adequate pitching, air tight D and once the bats and speed gets rollin, it's all over!
The Big Red Machine! Adequate pitching, air tight D and once the bats and speed gets rollin, it's all over!
1985 Blue Jays
Could this be the dark horse? This 99 win team laid down for the Royals in the ALCS. Dave Stieb held batters to just .213 while Jessie Barfield slugged .536. Could the dice and APBA Gods be smiling on Toronto?
Could this be the dark horse? This 99 win team laid down for the Royals in the ALCS. Dave Stieb held batters to just .213 while Jessie Barfield slugged .536. Could the dice and APBA Gods be smiling on Toronto?
1927 Yankees
The team to beat no doubt. No better 3-4 combo in the history of the game with the Bambino & Gehrig! You can't stop them...you can only hope to contain them. Gehrig & Ruth combine for 864 total bases! The Mirage in Vegas says EVEN money!
The team to beat no doubt. No better 3-4 combo in the history of the game with the Bambino & Gehrig! You can't stop them...you can only hope to contain them. Gehrig & Ruth combine for 864 total bases! The Mirage in Vegas says EVEN money!
1962 Giants
It can be argued that Willie Mays was the greatest pure talent to ever play the game! His 62 season cyber metrics are silly with a league leading 49 HR & 382 total bases with a Major League Leading 6.1 Batter/Fielder wins ratio. Sanford racks up 24 wins with O'Dells 20 complete games! Another tournament dark horse for sure!
It can be argued that Willie Mays was the greatest pure talent to ever play the game! His 62 season cyber metrics are silly with a league leading 49 HR & 382 total bases with a Major League Leading 6.1 Batter/Fielder wins ratio. Sanford racks up 24 wins with O'Dells 20 complete games! Another tournament dark horse for sure!
1984 Cubs
The daily double of Dernier & Sandberg can be lethal! Can the Red Baron help the Cubbies put the curse of the goat to bed? Cue Jump by Van Halen !!!
The daily double of Dernier & Sandberg can be lethal! Can the Red Baron help the Cubbies put the curse of the goat to bed? Cue Jump by Van Halen !!!
1988 Dodgers
Hershiser is for real! After that there is not much pizazz to this club. They did it with smoke & mirrors back in the day...can they bring the magic again tomorrow?
Hershiser is for real! After that there is not much pizazz to this club. They did it with smoke & mirrors back in the day...can they bring the magic again tomorrow?
1934 Cardinals
Medwick leads the Gas House Gang with the Dean Brothers! Plenty of hits in this lineup too!
Medwick leads the Gas House Gang with the Dean Brothers! Plenty of hits in this lineup too!
1906 Cubs
The best starting pitching in the tournament with that killer dead ball speed! Vegas has them at 2-1 odds!
The best starting pitching in the tournament with that killer dead ball speed! Vegas has them at 2-1 odds!
1973 A's
The Free Swingin A's won 94 games led by Reggie Jackson and his 32 bombs and Fingers and his 22 saves!
The Free Swingin A's won 94 games led by Reggie Jackson and his 32 bombs and Fingers and his 22 saves!
2008 Twins
The M & M boys roll into Woodstock looking to do some damage!
The M & M boys roll into Woodstock looking to do some damage!
2001 Mariners
116 wins but couldn't reel in the big one! Ichiro and his 250 hits, lights out defense and a shut down bullpen....will it be enough?
116 wins but couldn't reel in the big one! Ichiro and his 250 hits, lights out defense and a shut down bullpen....will it be enough?
1990 A's
Great pitching and the Bash Brothers!
Eckersley lurking in the pen! The D-Bol will be next to the Bazooka and Red Man!
Great pitching and the Bash Brothers!
Eckersley lurking in the pen! The D-Bol will be next to the Bazooka and Red Man!
1980 Dodgers
Garvey, Cey and Baker anchor another great Dodger Team! This 92 win Dodger Team just could surprise their division!
Garvey, Cey and Baker anchor another great Dodger Team! This 92 win Dodger Team just could surprise their division!
1982 Brewers
Other than murderer's row, this could be the most feared lineup in the tournament. Molitor and Yount combine for an amazing 265 runs! Can they bring the lumber and redemption to Beer Town?
Other than murderer's row, this could be the most feared lineup in the tournament. Molitor and Yount combine for an amazing 265 runs! Can they bring the lumber and redemption to Beer Town?
1979 Yankees
This 89 win team was solid! A strong squad in the always tough AL East. They could not overcome the Orioles and finished 4th but Reggie Jackson and Willie Randolph look to play spoiler as do John and Guidry with their combined 39 wins!
This 89 win team was solid! A strong squad in the always tough AL East. They could not overcome the Orioles and finished 4th but Reggie Jackson and Willie Randolph look to play spoiler as do John and Guidry with their combined 39 wins!
1968 Cardinals
Another team looking for redemption led by a bad man named Bob Gibson!
1.12 ERA to be exact!
Another team looking for redemption led by a bad man named Bob Gibson!
1.12 ERA to be exact!
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