Franchise Rankings...

Here is the next installment of our countdown to number 1. The teams listed 24-21 are below. I have also recapped the first 12 on our list just below that. Enjoy.

#24- Boston Chokers
Franchise Power Ranking: 25.5
Best Year: 84-78, S5 – Worst Year: 42-120, S2
Post Season Achievements: 2-Playoffs, 2-Division
Best Player: Carson McKnight
Best Pitcher: Marco Washington

#23- New York G-Men (Cincinnati)
Franchise Power Ranking: 27.5
Best Year: 92-70, S3 – Worst Year: 53-109, S9
Post Season Achievements: 2- Playoffs, 2-Wild Card
Best Player: Jeff Jennings
Best Pitcher: Thomas Richardson

#22- Anaheim Bombers
Franchise Power Ranking: 29.0
Best Year: 89-73, S7 – Worst Year: 52-110, S2
Post Season Achievements: 1-Playoffs, 1-Division
Best Player: Andrew Richard
Best Pitcher: Murray O'Neil

#21- Philadelphia Flying Fish
Franchise Power Ranking: 29
Best Year: 93-69, S5 – Worst Year: 57-105, S1
Post Season Achievements: 1- Playoff, 1- Wild Card
Best Player: Tony Flores
Best Pitcher: Rodrigo Unamuno


Here is a recap of the teams 21-32.


Philadelphia 29
Anaheim 29
Cincinnati 27.5
Boston 25.5
Iowa City 25
Trenton 24
New Orleans 23
Chicago 22
Santa Cruz 21
Wichita 21
Pawtucket 20
Salt Lake City 18.5

Franchise Rankings Cont....

#28- Toledo Mudhens (Chicago )
Franchise Power Ranking: 22.0
Best Year: 87-75, S7 – Worst Year: 59-103, S4
Post Season Achievements: No Postseason
Best Player: Cy Keats
Best Pitcher: Rex Walls

#27- New Orleans Pelicans
Franchise Power Ranking: 23.0
Best Year: 85-77, S9 – Worst Year: 58-104, S6
Post Season Achievements: 1- Playoff, 1- Division
Best Player: Cliff York
Best Pitcher: Glenn Gibbons

#26- Buffalo Lebowskis (Trenton )
Franchise Power Ranking: 24.0
Best Year: 97-65, S1 – Worst Year: 44-118, S8
Post Season Achievements: 1- Playoff, 1- Division
Best Player: Juan Castillo
Best Pitcher: Jonathan Campbell

#25- Iowa City Screwballs
Franchise Power Ranking: 25.0
Best Year: 87-75, S6 – Worst Year: 67-95, S2
Post Season Achievements: 1- Playoff, 1- Wild Card
Best Player: Jim Donovan
Best Pitcher: James Li

Franchise Rankings Cont.

Here is the next two franchises on our way up to number 1.

#30 Cleveland Stars (Wichita)
Franchise Power Ranking: 21.0
Best Year: 85-77, S5 – Worst Year: 56-106, S7
Post Season Achievements: No Postseason
Best Player: Frank Haad
Best Pitcher: Miguel Ozuna

#29- Colorado Humidors (Santa Cruz)
Franchise Power Ranking: 21.0
Best Year: 87-75, S5 – Worst Year: 25-137, S3
Post Season Achievements: No Postseason
Best Player: Ronnie Kirkland
Best Pitcher: Jim Hampton

Franchise Power Rankings

Below starts the franchise rankings based on a formula that takes into account each teams wins, postseason appearances, and playoff proficiency. I am starting at number 32 and will work my way up from there, all the way to number 1.

#32- Salt Lake City Sea Monkeys
Franchise Power Ranking: 18.5
Best Year: 76-86, S3 – Worst Year: 34-128, S5
Post Season Achievements: No Postseason
Best Player: Louis McCartin
Best Pitcher: Hugh Jameson

#31- Pawtucket Privateers
Franchise Power Ranking: 20
Best Year: 80-82, S9 – Worst Year: 64-98, S4
Post Season Achievements: No Postseason
Best Player: Raul Guerrero
Best Pitcher: Harry Charlton