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| by Carl Coffee |
It is Week 8 and time for some WSEM power rankings, and I must say, parity has not been our friend this season. Git r' Done and the Wiffling DeLoppes started hot and have stayed hot, while the other six teams are either just hanging around or have been huge disappointments. I didn't use a fancy computer formula or poll the coaches to figure these rankings out; they are all just my personal opinion. I know a few may spark some anger or even confuse you, but that's the point. So yeah... enjoy!
8. Jason Mattseals
They did get the monkey off their back against the struggling Flying Squirrels last Saturday, but the Mattseals still only managed two runs in those four games. The good: Jason Hewlett is becoming more polished every time he pitches. The bad: This team only has one quality hitter, Jeff Biegas. They are a fun team to play against, though, and I do believe they will win a game or two more before the season ends.
7. Flying Squirrels
Besides Git r' Done and the DeLoppes, the Squirrels are actually the only other team with a winning record in the last five games. However, those games were against the Commandos and the Mattseals. The good: Merlo and Corbett are an outstanding 1-2 punch on the mound. The bad: This team cannot score runs. If the Squirrels can learn to hit the ball again, I bet a lot of teams would not be too excited to see this team in the 1st round of the playoffs.
6. Campus Commandos
Going into the season the Campus Commandos were the most unknown team in the league. Right now, captain Adam Grant has built this team into one of the most active in the league. They also have overachieved for the most part, but a four game sweep from the DeLoppes has unfortunately cornered them in the 6th spot. The good: Joe Seto. The bad: No #2 pitcher. No other standout hitters. The rest of the Commandos are getting better as they gain experience, and I look forward to seeing how this team will finish the season.
5. Belgian Wiffles
The Belgian Wiffles almost deserve being ranked 8th for their lack to put together a real roster. Belgian is losing a player a week it seems like, and that is not a healthy trend. Why are they ranked 5th then? Well, in the last couple of weeks they beat the DeLoppes twice, and Git r' Done once. That has to impress. The good: Belgian finds ways to win, even with a small roster. The bad: Will this team have enough players to even compete in the playoffs? [Ed. note: to be eligible for a playoff roster, a player must have 5 games with the team.] I hope this team can sign a couple of reliable guys down the stretch, because I would hate to see this team's talents wasted.
4. Westside Warriors
Captain Alex Shore scrambles each week to find people to play for his team (Take note, Belgian). Many of these guys have never played wiffleball before, but they still manage to stay competitive. If Alex Shore can get Whelan and Malloy to play with him consistently, they will be a tough team to beat. The good: This team didn't fold! The bad: Walks, walks, walks. When it is all said and done, the Warriors will be in the #4 or #5 playoff spot.
3. Ass Kickers
I know some people will have a tough time seeing me put the Ass Kickers here, but I do believe this is the 3rd best team in the league right now. A part of me also believes Brian Constanti is saving all of his best stuff for the playoffs, so that could make things interesting. The good: Mike Constanti has carried this team on the mound. The bad: Their .248 team batting average is worse than the Squirrels. If the Ass Kickers can have four players down the stretch and into the playoffs, this team will be in the finals.
2. Wiffling DeLoppes
I almost just put the DeLoppes and Git r' Done at 1a and 1b, but the DeLoppes do not have Dennis Pearson. The DeLoppes are built to win, and Chad Hoppe already deserves to be Captain of the Year. My only concern is, are the DeLoppes just built for regular season dominance? They have proved me wrong already though, so I would not bet against these guys again. The good: Deep roster, no weaknesses The bad: Tough one... too many jerseys to choose from? [Ed. note: Recent logo downgrade?] In future seasons when a team wants to be successful, they should model themselves after what the DeLoppes have done this season.
1. Git r' Done
Git r' Done continues to win, and win, and then win some more. Something that gets unnoticed is the fine job captain Dennis Pearson has done compiling his 1st place team. He also has done a great job not overdoing it on the mound. Git r' Done is winning with power, both pitching and hitting. The good: Dennis's arm is holding up. The bad: A team this good should have uniforms. Git r' Done will be in the best of 7 Championship Series, I have no doubt.
Those are my power rankings and I must say it wasn't easy to figure out teams 3-7. So, although we have two teams dominating, I still think the rest of the season will be quite interesting as the playoff seedings are ironed out.
8. Jason Mattseals
They did get the monkey off their back against the struggling Flying Squirrels last Saturday, but the Mattseals still only managed two runs in those four games. The good: Jason Hewlett is becoming more polished every time he pitches. The bad: This team only has one quality hitter, Jeff Biegas. They are a fun team to play against, though, and I do believe they will win a game or two more before the season ends.
7. Flying Squirrels
Besides Git r' Done and the DeLoppes, the Squirrels are actually the only other team with a winning record in the last five games. However, those games were against the Commandos and the Mattseals. The good: Merlo and Corbett are an outstanding 1-2 punch on the mound. The bad: This team cannot score runs. If the Squirrels can learn to hit the ball again, I bet a lot of teams would not be too excited to see this team in the 1st round of the playoffs.
6. Campus Commandos
Going into the season the Campus Commandos were the most unknown team in the league. Right now, captain Adam Grant has built this team into one of the most active in the league. They also have overachieved for the most part, but a four game sweep from the DeLoppes has unfortunately cornered them in the 6th spot. The good: Joe Seto. The bad: No #2 pitcher. No other standout hitters. The rest of the Commandos are getting better as they gain experience, and I look forward to seeing how this team will finish the season.
5. Belgian Wiffles
The Belgian Wiffles almost deserve being ranked 8th for their lack to put together a real roster. Belgian is losing a player a week it seems like, and that is not a healthy trend. Why are they ranked 5th then? Well, in the last couple of weeks they beat the DeLoppes twice, and Git r' Done once. That has to impress. The good: Belgian finds ways to win, even with a small roster. The bad: Will this team have enough players to even compete in the playoffs? [Ed. note: to be eligible for a playoff roster, a player must have 5 games with the team.] I hope this team can sign a couple of reliable guys down the stretch, because I would hate to see this team's talents wasted.
4. Westside Warriors
Captain Alex Shore scrambles each week to find people to play for his team (Take note, Belgian). Many of these guys have never played wiffleball before, but they still manage to stay competitive. If Alex Shore can get Whelan and Malloy to play with him consistently, they will be a tough team to beat. The good: This team didn't fold! The bad: Walks, walks, walks. When it is all said and done, the Warriors will be in the #4 or #5 playoff spot.
3. Ass Kickers
I know some people will have a tough time seeing me put the Ass Kickers here, but I do believe this is the 3rd best team in the league right now. A part of me also believes Brian Constanti is saving all of his best stuff for the playoffs, so that could make things interesting. The good: Mike Constanti has carried this team on the mound. The bad: Their .248 team batting average is worse than the Squirrels. If the Ass Kickers can have four players down the stretch and into the playoffs, this team will be in the finals.
2. Wiffling DeLoppes
I almost just put the DeLoppes and Git r' Done at 1a and 1b, but the DeLoppes do not have Dennis Pearson. The DeLoppes are built to win, and Chad Hoppe already deserves to be Captain of the Year. My only concern is, are the DeLoppes just built for regular season dominance? They have proved me wrong already though, so I would not bet against these guys again. The good: Deep roster, no weaknesses The bad: Tough one... too many jerseys to choose from? [Ed. note: Recent logo downgrade?] In future seasons when a team wants to be successful, they should model themselves after what the DeLoppes have done this season.
1. Git r' Done
Git r' Done continues to win, and win, and then win some more. Something that gets unnoticed is the fine job captain Dennis Pearson has done compiling his 1st place team. He also has done a great job not overdoing it on the mound. Git r' Done is winning with power, both pitching and hitting. The good: Dennis's arm is holding up. The bad: A team this good should have uniforms. Git r' Done will be in the best of 7 Championship Series, I have no doubt.
Those are my power rankings and I must say it wasn't easy to figure out teams 3-7. So, although we have two teams dominating, I still think the rest of the season will be quite interesting as the playoff seedings are ironed out.
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