The Hitters
Speedster Otis Nixon nabs the top seed in a league that features hitters who were lackluster fielders. Scott Rolen has the second seed with the enigmatic Bob Dillinger, one-season superstar Jacoby Ellsbury, Buck Herzog, Lance Johnson, Steve Sax, and Dave Collins filling out the rosters. A top-four finish is necessary to move on.
| Otis Nixon Round One S09 Round Two Round 3 S47 | W – L 89-65 BYE 68-86 |  |
| Scott Rolen Round One S44 Round Two Round 3 S58 | W – L 80-74 BYE 71-83 |  |
| Bob Dillinger Round One S14 Round Two Round 3 S34 | W – L 73-81 73-81 73-81 |  |
| Jacoby Ellsbury Round One S06 Round Two Round 3 S23 | W – L 78-76 BYE 63-91 |  |
| Buck Herzog Round One S09 Round Two Round 3 S58 | W – L 76-78 BYE 61-93 |  |
| Lance Johnson Round One S05 Round Two S22 Round 3 S54 | W – L 67-87 78-76 71-83 |  |
| Steve Sax Round One S42 Round Two Round 3 S01 | W – L 83-71 BYE 42-112 |  |
| Dave Collins Round One S41 Round Two S31 Round 3 S23 | W – L 64-90 75-79 55-99 |  |
The Results
Tied going into the final day of the season, Scott Rolen eked out a 9th-inning victory over Bob Dillinger to lock in a first-place finish over Steve Sax. Otis Nixon finished a solid third baseman with Ellsbury a close fourth. Dillinger managed to keep his .500 record intact to move on with the others to Round 5. We say goodbye to Reds great, Dave Collins, Lance Johnson, and Buck Herzog.
Season Highlights
- Despite being a rather low-powered offensive league, Lance Johnson7 led the league with 23 triples.
- Otis Nixon3 led the league with 127 stolen bases.
- Jacoby Ellsbury8 had a 23-game hitting streak.
- Dizzy Dean5 pitched in 65 games for Otis Nixon.
- No-Hitters
4/21 Allie Reynolds1 tossed a no hitter vs. Scott Rolen, walking 3.