Maple took a step backwards in May going 10-17 after posting a quick and surprising 13-11 start in April. At the time this article was written the Marauders were also struggling at 1-4 in June.
24-32 record places us in 4th place in the close Billy Martin Division in the Thurman Munson League. A .500 record may win this division! Outside of slugging and HRs the offense is struggling to score runs (11th in the TML). However, the perceived weakness in the pitching staff is in fact the teams strong point. Maple is in the top of each of the pitching categories. If the defense was a bit better we could only imagine how better the staff stats and the W/L record would be (10th in BABIP and 11th in DEF EFF).
Maple offense has been led by Billy Greer OF who is hitting .289 with 11 HRs and 24 RBI and 12 SBs.
Maple pitching has been led by Jesse George SP who is 5-5, 3.82 ERA, 43 Ks, 75.1 IP
On the farm:
Astoria AAA is 23-33, 7.5 games back
Sandy Springs AA is 28-27, 7.5 games back
Kingwood A is 32-24, 8.5 games back
Tee Wilson CF our highest rated prospect received a brief stint in Maple hitting .255 with 3 HRs and 14 RBI in 24 games. He was sent back down to AAA Astoria. We should see him during September Call-Ups. He also might be a starter next year in Maple in CF.
Jason
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