For an unprecedented third straight season, Kelly’s Heroes ace Max Scherzer has been named a Rick Vaughn Award Winner. After winning the award in the American League back in 2016, Scherzer has taken the last two National League Vaughn Awards, making him the first pitcher in CPL history to win the award three times, let alone in three consecutive seasons.
Kelly’s Heroes’ pitchers again had one of the best seasons statistically, and their staff is headed by Max Scherzer who in 2018 pitched over 200 innings and nearly hit 300 strikeouts. His ERA was a microscopic 2.31, and his WHIP was even better, sitting at 0.88 for the year. He won 17 games for Kelly’s Heroes, and amazingly gave up more than 3 runs in only 2 of his starts all season (and in those starts, he gave up only 4). Scherzer recorded double-digit strikeouts in over half of his starts (16 of 30) and has now thrown at least 170 innings in a remarkable 10 straight seasons, including over 200 for the last 6
Scherzer garnered 14 of the possible 16 first place votes, earning 45 total voting points. The other two pitchers to receive first place votes were Mauling Tigers’ Aaron Nola, who finished in second place with 18 voting points, and Danimals’ Blake Treinen who received 5 voting points. In total, 7 pitchers received consideration, including Danimals’ Justin Verlander, Pro Bowlers’ Blake Snell, Rollin’ Goats’ Trevor Bauer, and Scherzer’s Kelly’s Heroes’ teammate Corey Kluber.
This award marks Kelly’s Heroes second consecutive Rick Vaughn Award. Congratulations to Max Scherzer and to Kelly’s Heroes.
Friday, September 21, 2018
2018 Season
The Kelly's Heroes went 198-116-22 this season. This was the 2nd best winning percentage in team history.
Updated All Time Records
League Year Wins Loses Ties Win%
TSA 2006 181 116 11 .606**
CPL 2007 156 167 22 .484
CPL 2008 160 173 19 .480
CPL 2009 200 134 18 .599*
CPL 2010 136 186 30 .429
CPL 2011 135 174 27 .442
CPL 2012 187 133 16 .580*
CPL 2013 162 152 22 .515*
CPL 2014 115 196 25 .379
CPL 2015 87 231 18 .286
CPL 2016 137 178 21 .439
CPL 2017 228 90 18 .705*
CPL 2018 198-116-22 .622*
**Won the championship
*Made the playoffs
Updated All Time Records
League Year Wins Loses Ties Win%
TSA 2006 181 116 11 .606**
CPL 2007 156 167 22 .484
CPL 2008 160 173 19 .480
CPL 2009 200 134 18 .599*
CPL 2010 136 186 30 .429
CPL 2011 135 174 27 .442
CPL 2012 187 133 16 .580*
CPL 2013 162 152 22 .515*
CPL 2014 115 196 25 .379
CPL 2015 87 231 18 .286
CPL 2016 137 178 21 .439
CPL 2017 228 90 18 .705*
CPL 2018 198-116-22 .622*
**Won the championship
*Made the playoffs
NLCS
In the 2018 National League Championship Series, freshly rebuilt Mauling Tigers found themselves battling for the pennant after upsetting #1 seed Danimals by a final of 10-5-1. Their NLCS opponent was Kelly’s Heroes, who upset #2 seed Rollin’ Goats in their NLDS game by a score of 13-3. This matchup saw Mauling Tigers, back in the postseason for the first time since 2011, taking on Kelly’s Heroes who returned to the postseason for the first time last year after a long drought.
Just like with the ALCS opponents, these two teams battled each other multiple times during the regular season, with one team (Kelly’s Heroes) dominating their matchups. Unfortunately for Kelly’s Heroes, their offense went the same direction as Your Mom did this week after having a strong offensive season and an incredible offensive outburst in the NLDS. Heroes did have two days of really strong offensive output on Tuesday and Friday, accumulating 22 hits, 14 runs, 5 HR, 11 RBI, and 10 walks combined on those days. However, they managed just 27 hits for the rest of the week. Heroes put up just a .232 average on the week and had only one player, Charlie Blackmon (.409 avg, 1.007 OPS), put up respectable numbers. Heroes was really let down by the likes of Trea Turner (.219 avg), Jed Lowrie (.130), Christian Yelich (.238), and Robinson Cano (.211).
On the mound, Heroes pitchers fared a little bitter, putting up a very strong 3.08 ERA and 1.21 WHIP- both better than or right in line with their regular season numbers. However, just like last year, Heroes was let down by their aces as NL Rick Vaughn winner Max Scherzer (13.50 ERA) and Corey Kluber (21.60 ERA) completely imploded and combined to give Heroes a combined 5.2 innings pitched while giving up 10 earned runs. In spite of that, Heroes was able to sneak 4 pitching categories from Tigers, thanks largely to their bullpen.
Heroes’ opponent this week, Mauling Tigers, was really the only team of the 4 this week to have a strong offensive showing. Whereas Your Mom, Scared Hitless, and Kelly’s Heroes combined to average 49 hits with a .235 batting average, Mauling Tigers hit .309 with 65 hits. Tigers led all Championship Series teams in hits, runs, home runs, walks, stolen bases, batting average, and OPS and took all 8 offensive categories from Kelly’s Heroes. With a team that has Mike Trout, Giancarlo Stanton, and Shoehei Ohtani, the surprising MVP for Mauling Tigers this week was Adalberto Mondesi, who led the team in hits (10), RBI (6), stolen bases (3), and batting average (.455).
On the mound, Tigers led all Championship Series team with a 2.50 ERA, considerably lower than the 3.56 ERA they put up in the regular season. The rest of their pitching numbers were average overall, in part due to their decision to bench most of their pitchers on Sunday. Tigers finished with a 1.19 WHIP, the fewest innings and strikeouts among all Championship Series teams, tied You Mom for fewest wins (2), and only Your Mom finished the week with less saves+holds.
Mauling Tigers pulled away on Sunday and easily defeated Kelly’s Heroes by a final of 11-4-1. This is their first time back in the World Series since their defeat to Baby Seals back in 2010. Mauling Tigers owner Nate Woodard has done a remarkable job in completely rebuilding his team back into a championship-caliber squad, after making the decision to blow it up several years ago. He has made shrewd moves via free agent pickups, through the draft, and especially via trades. When he acquired Mike Trout many owners scoffed, with some saying that Trout would be wasting his best years on a team without a chance to compete. But in the last several years Nate has also added the likes of Jose Altuve, Giancarlo Stanton, Anthony Rendon, Michael Brantley, and Shohei Ohtani. Finally, let’s not forget that just last season Mauling Tigers finished with a .402 winning percentage. This franchise took a huge step forward this season and finds themselves in the World Series, and one step closer towards joining the elite club of CPL owners who have more than one championship trophy. Congratulations to Mauling Tigers on their 2018 National League Pennant!
Just like with the ALCS opponents, these two teams battled each other multiple times during the regular season, with one team (Kelly’s Heroes) dominating their matchups. Unfortunately for Kelly’s Heroes, their offense went the same direction as Your Mom did this week after having a strong offensive season and an incredible offensive outburst in the NLDS. Heroes did have two days of really strong offensive output on Tuesday and Friday, accumulating 22 hits, 14 runs, 5 HR, 11 RBI, and 10 walks combined on those days. However, they managed just 27 hits for the rest of the week. Heroes put up just a .232 average on the week and had only one player, Charlie Blackmon (.409 avg, 1.007 OPS), put up respectable numbers. Heroes was really let down by the likes of Trea Turner (.219 avg), Jed Lowrie (.130), Christian Yelich (.238), and Robinson Cano (.211).
On the mound, Heroes pitchers fared a little bitter, putting up a very strong 3.08 ERA and 1.21 WHIP- both better than or right in line with their regular season numbers. However, just like last year, Heroes was let down by their aces as NL Rick Vaughn winner Max Scherzer (13.50 ERA) and Corey Kluber (21.60 ERA) completely imploded and combined to give Heroes a combined 5.2 innings pitched while giving up 10 earned runs. In spite of that, Heroes was able to sneak 4 pitching categories from Tigers, thanks largely to their bullpen.
Heroes’ opponent this week, Mauling Tigers, was really the only team of the 4 this week to have a strong offensive showing. Whereas Your Mom, Scared Hitless, and Kelly’s Heroes combined to average 49 hits with a .235 batting average, Mauling Tigers hit .309 with 65 hits. Tigers led all Championship Series teams in hits, runs, home runs, walks, stolen bases, batting average, and OPS and took all 8 offensive categories from Kelly’s Heroes. With a team that has Mike Trout, Giancarlo Stanton, and Shoehei Ohtani, the surprising MVP for Mauling Tigers this week was Adalberto Mondesi, who led the team in hits (10), RBI (6), stolen bases (3), and batting average (.455).
On the mound, Tigers led all Championship Series team with a 2.50 ERA, considerably lower than the 3.56 ERA they put up in the regular season. The rest of their pitching numbers were average overall, in part due to their decision to bench most of their pitchers on Sunday. Tigers finished with a 1.19 WHIP, the fewest innings and strikeouts among all Championship Series teams, tied You Mom for fewest wins (2), and only Your Mom finished the week with less saves+holds.
Mauling Tigers pulled away on Sunday and easily defeated Kelly’s Heroes by a final of 11-4-1. This is their first time back in the World Series since their defeat to Baby Seals back in 2010. Mauling Tigers owner Nate Woodard has done a remarkable job in completely rebuilding his team back into a championship-caliber squad, after making the decision to blow it up several years ago. He has made shrewd moves via free agent pickups, through the draft, and especially via trades. When he acquired Mike Trout many owners scoffed, with some saying that Trout would be wasting his best years on a team without a chance to compete. But in the last several years Nate has also added the likes of Jose Altuve, Giancarlo Stanton, Anthony Rendon, Michael Brantley, and Shohei Ohtani. Finally, let’s not forget that just last season Mauling Tigers finished with a .402 winning percentage. This franchise took a huge step forward this season and finds themselves in the World Series, and one step closer towards joining the elite club of CPL owners who have more than one championship trophy. Congratulations to Mauling Tigers on their 2018 National League Pennant!
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