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BNN Stats: Career Batting Leaders
Monday, December 28th , 2048
So, who is the leader in the United States Premier League in career slugging percentage?
Thom Wilcox, -, .591
Kanko Umaba, FTW, .585
Tetsu Matsumoto, BUF, .567
Mike Silver, -, .563
Manuel Villarreal, -, .558
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Bobby Bowles, The Smartest Man on the Field
Monday, December 28th , 2048
Throughout baseball's history, a player's intelligence has rarely factored into his legacy. Some observers insist that, in fact, GM's and owners look down on smart individuals as the kind of players they would rather not have in their locker room. After all, the reasoning goes, a smart player is less likely to make dumb financial decisions and accept a bad contract.
However, when a player as good as Bobby Bowles walks on the field, GM's and owners alike take note even though he would fit in just as well in the owner's meeting. As a young boy, Bowles scored an IQ of 149. Growing up in Queens, New York, he dreamed about baseball...and going to college. He had always been naturally athletic, but also excelled in academics.
When asked now why he pursued a college degree even though he had numerous chances to sign with a professional team right out of high school, he said, "I know my baseball career isn't going to last forever and when it's gone, I felt it was important to have something to fall back to. In college, I majored in business management and it has really changed the way I look at the business of baseball."
His brain power has certainly not made him any enemies in the locker room. Athletic Club KC teammate, Carlos Ortega, said of Bobby, "He is the most normal ball player in the world. He puts on his cleats one at a time just like the rest of the team. Of course, unlike the rest of the guys, he occasionally talks about which companies to invest our money in, and that's when we tend to do something smart - we shut up and listen."
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PL News: Draft Pool Revealed
Sunday, December 27th , 2048
With the 2048 rookie draft only 65 days away, teams across United States Premier League are preparing their scouting missions, trying to assess their long-term needs and hoping that they land the prospect that will positively define their club for the next few years. Most of the young men in the draft pool will have gone as far as they can go, but then, a few will surprise and pan out as quality -- or even great -- professional ballplayers.
For a complete listing of those entered in the draft, consult the newly created draft section on the Transactions page, which will be available for 65 days prior to draft day.
The early favorites to be high picks are the following:
1. Kenny Gray, 22 year-old CF out of college.
2. Pat Engen, 23 year-old 2B out of college.
3. Michael Childs, 18 year-old RHP out of high-school.
4. Andy Johnson, 22 year-old RHP out of college.
5. Alan Sanderson, 22 year-old RHP out of college.
6. Jorge Carranza, 21 year-old RHP out of college.
7. Bobby Dudley, 18 year-old RHP out of high-school.
8. Damon Joseph, 22 year-old CF out of college.
9. Bryan Hess, 20 year-old CF out of college.
10. Bill MacGlasrich, 21 year-old CF out of college.
The official OSA Mock Draft will be released on the day of the draft, or you can review the draft pool on the draft page.
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