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#5 - Dylan Braden - Git r' Done
Preseason Rank: Not Ranked
Dylan Braden cracks the list at #5, narrowly beating out Bobby Hoppe, Jeff Biegas, and Brian Constanti. The deciding factor are his power numbers. Dylan is tied for 2nd in home runs at 7, and his 21 RBIs rank 3rd. Dylan is one half of the DD Boys, and I did predict these two would both be Top 5 In home runs this year. I have no doubt that prediction will come true when the season closes.
#4 - Alex Shore - Westside Warriors
Preseason Rank: Not Ranked
In the mess that is the Westside Warriors, their only consistent player has been captain Alex Shore. Their four wins are all because of clutch hitting performances from Alex, and I put clutch performances on a pedestal. Alex is easily the most powerful and dangerous lefty in the league with 6 home runs, and many times that lefty power can cause trouble for opposing defenses. With Nick Woods leaving the team, Alex now has to carry the load as the offensive leader for the Warriors.
#3 - Joe Seto - Campus Commandos
Preseason Rank: Not Ranked
What doesn't Joe Seto do? Mr. Seto made both lists at #3. In the very first game of WSEM history, Joe went 5 for 7 with 4 home runs and 10 RBIs. We knew he couldn't keep up a pace like that, but he hasn't fallen off very far. His AVG, SLG, and OPS numbers are among the best in the league, and his six home runs put him in a tie for 3rd. Who would have thought this Donkey would make such a big splash as a Commando?
#2 - Dennis Pearson - Git r' Done
Preseason Rank: #3
Dennis Pearson joins Joe Seto as another player on both lists. Dennis barely missed being #1 on both lists, but I wouldn't put it past him to have that honor when the season closes. Dennis leads the league in 2 of the 3 Triple Crown categories (HR, RBI), and is 2nd in AVG. Dennis has one simple strategy when at the plate, and it is the same strategy when he pitches: HE GOES ALL OUT! Dennis swings for the fences every at bat, and that strategy has obviously paid off.
#1 - Joey DeLano - Wiffling DeLoppes
Preseason Rank: #1
Did I put Joey at #1 so I could get one of my predictions right, or because I didn't want Dennis to be #1 on both lists? How dare you ask that! Joey DeLano deserves this spot. He leads the league in AVG, and I also say he leads in OBP, since the two guys ahead of him are part timers. When you break down every stat, AVG and OBP are the two most important stats offensively [Ed. note: Really? Not SLG?]. Another reason DeLano beat out Dennis is because of his lightning quick speed. His nine doubles and three triples both lead the league, and he leads his team in home runs at four. I've often said there's only two ways of getting Joey DeLano out: striking him out, or have him pop out. When this guy puts one on the ground, he will be on base.
I did a little better in the hitters' rankings, getting 2 of 5 right. #5 Nick Woods (WW), #4 Brandon Corbett (FS), and #2 Brian Constanti (AK) all dropped out of the rankings. When I do an end of the year rankings for hitters, I will change it to top 10. Too many players with great half seasons were left off this list. On podcast #4, I will make sure the guys left out will get some love.
Preseason Rank: Not Ranked
Dylan Braden cracks the list at #5, narrowly beating out Bobby Hoppe, Jeff Biegas, and Brian Constanti. The deciding factor are his power numbers. Dylan is tied for 2nd in home runs at 7, and his 21 RBIs rank 3rd. Dylan is one half of the DD Boys, and I did predict these two would both be Top 5 In home runs this year. I have no doubt that prediction will come true when the season closes.
#4 - Alex Shore - Westside Warriors
Preseason Rank: Not Ranked
In the mess that is the Westside Warriors, their only consistent player has been captain Alex Shore. Their four wins are all because of clutch hitting performances from Alex, and I put clutch performances on a pedestal. Alex is easily the most powerful and dangerous lefty in the league with 6 home runs, and many times that lefty power can cause trouble for opposing defenses. With Nick Woods leaving the team, Alex now has to carry the load as the offensive leader for the Warriors.
#3 - Joe Seto - Campus Commandos
Preseason Rank: Not Ranked
What doesn't Joe Seto do? Mr. Seto made both lists at #3. In the very first game of WSEM history, Joe went 5 for 7 with 4 home runs and 10 RBIs. We knew he couldn't keep up a pace like that, but he hasn't fallen off very far. His AVG, SLG, and OPS numbers are among the best in the league, and his six home runs put him in a tie for 3rd. Who would have thought this Donkey would make such a big splash as a Commando?
#2 - Dennis Pearson - Git r' Done
Preseason Rank: #3
Dennis Pearson joins Joe Seto as another player on both lists. Dennis barely missed being #1 on both lists, but I wouldn't put it past him to have that honor when the season closes. Dennis leads the league in 2 of the 3 Triple Crown categories (HR, RBI), and is 2nd in AVG. Dennis has one simple strategy when at the plate, and it is the same strategy when he pitches: HE GOES ALL OUT! Dennis swings for the fences every at bat, and that strategy has obviously paid off.
#1 - Joey DeLano - Wiffling DeLoppes
Preseason Rank: #1
Did I put Joey at #1 so I could get one of my predictions right, or because I didn't want Dennis to be #1 on both lists? How dare you ask that! Joey DeLano deserves this spot. He leads the league in AVG, and I also say he leads in OBP, since the two guys ahead of him are part timers. When you break down every stat, AVG and OBP are the two most important stats offensively [Ed. note: Really? Not SLG?]. Another reason DeLano beat out Dennis is because of his lightning quick speed. His nine doubles and three triples both lead the league, and he leads his team in home runs at four. I've often said there's only two ways of getting Joey DeLano out: striking him out, or have him pop out. When this guy puts one on the ground, he will be on base.
I did a little better in the hitters' rankings, getting 2 of 5 right. #5 Nick Woods (WW), #4 Brandon Corbett (FS), and #2 Brian Constanti (AK) all dropped out of the rankings. When I do an end of the year rankings for hitters, I will change it to top 10. Too many players with great half seasons were left off this list. On podcast #4, I will make sure the guys left out will get some love.
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