The Hitters
Sammy Sosa takes the top seed in what is sure to be a challenging race. J.D. Martinez, Mookie Wilson, Richie Sexson, and Ruben Sierra represent the modern era with Bob Nieman, Jack Doyle, and Eddie Stanky representing the stars of days gone by. The top 4 finishers advance to Round 5.
Sammy Sosa Round One S29 Round Two S05 Round 3 S16 | W – L 75-79 90-64 76-78 | |
J.D. Martinez Round One S74 Round Two Round 3 S09 | W – L 83-71 BYE 67-87 | |
Mookie Wilson Round One S65 Round Two Round 3 S52 | W – L 77-77 BYE 69-85 | |
Bob Nieman Round One S75 Round Two Round 3 S36 | W – L 78-76 BYE 63-91 | |
Jack Doyle Round One S15 Round Two S28 Round 3 S18 | W – L 71-83 90-64 60-94 | |
Richie Sexson Round One S52 Round Two S25 Round 3 S34 | W – L 62-92 86-68 68-86 | |
Ruben Sierra Round One S25 Round Two S07 Round 3 S06 | W – L 72-82 76-78 61-93 | |
Eddie Stanky Round One S65 Round Two S28 Round 3 S57 | W – L 67-87 80-74 41-113 |
The Results
Sammy Sosa finished strong as J.D. Martinez faded in the final week of the season, giving Sosa a first-place finish. The competition was tight with a total of six teams finishing with .500 or better records. Doyle, Sexson, Wilson, and Sierra will all make their way into Round 5. It is worth noting that Reuben Sierra was eliminated in Round 2 but received a reprieve in order to make a complete season of eight. Bob Nieman and Eddie Stanky are outta here.
Season Highlights
- Sammy Sosa99 took the Triple Crown, batting .303 with 52 home runs and 111 RBI. He also led in runs scored with 93.
- Sosa4, Sosa99, Sexson, and Wilson8 all had 3-HR games during the season.
- No-Hitters
7/ 9 Allie Reynolds3 of the Jack Doyle team blanked Richie Sexon, 4-0.