The Hitters
Travis Jackson is in the Hall of Fame and top seed Keith Hernandez is not (for now). They face elimination and tough competition from Mickey Vernon, Christian Yelich, Kent Hrbek, Eric Young, Ellis Burks, and Jose Cardenal. Only a top-four finish allows them to advance.
Keith Hernandez Round One S47 Round Two Round 3 S21 | W – L 86-68 BYE 73-81 | |
Mickey Vernon Round One S32 Round Two Round 3 S55 | W – L 80-74 BYE 74-80 | |
Christian Yelich Round One S73 Round Two Round 3 S03 | W – L 80-74 BYE 67-87 | |
Kent Hrbek Round One S67 Round Two Round 3 S18 | W – L 79-75 BYE 63-91 | |
Eric Young Round One S25 Round Two Round 3 S29 | W – L 74-80 BYE 65-89 | |
Ellis Burks Round One S58 Round Two Round 3 S09 | W – L 71-83 BYE 62-92 | |
Jose Cardenal Round One S61 Round Two S16 Round 3 S01 | W – L 72-82 78-76 62-92 | |
Travis Jackson Round One S67 Round Two S32 Round 3 S57 | W – L 57-97 79-75 68-86 |
The Results
In a surprising turn of events, Jose Cardenal finished the season on a 9-1 tear to grab the pennant as Yelich, Hrbek, and Hernandez faded down the stretch. Sadly, we bid adieu to Ellis Burks, Travis Jackson, Mickey Vernon, and Eric Young.
Season Highlights
- While Christian Yelich led in team batting, Hrbek3 paced the individual hitters with a .308 average. He also led the league in homers with 26.
- Travis Jackson9 had a 28-game hitting streak.
- George Meakim got into 65 games for Yelich. Sparky Lyle3 got into 63 for Jose Cardenal and saved 32 of them.
- Christian Yelich2 and Jose Cardenal4 had 3-HR games.
- No-Hitters
5/22 Allie Reynolds4 of KEH vs. ERY in 9 innings