Monday, July 1st , 2052
At only 25 years of age, Belegond Lucier could very well have many more months like this last one during his career.
That would be great news for fans of the Old Forest Merry Fellows, as June was one to remember for the third baseman and he has captured the Shire Conference Batter of the Month award.
On the month he hit .355 with 12 home runs, 19 RBIs and 24 runs scored.
So far this year, Lucier has 29 home runs and a .384 batting average.
Sunday, June 30th , 2052
With the mid-season mark upon us, now is a great time to update the pre-season BNN Top 100 Prospect list with what we have learned to this point. This year, 22 year-old RHP Tomiji Eyelover of the Bucklebury Fairies is the #1 prospect overall.
Here is the top 10:
1) RHP Tomiji Eyelover, 22, Bucklebury Fairies
2) RHP Sisin Stoneback, 20, Dead Marshes Uruk-hai
3) RHP Gaman Fadrielinde, 20, Dagorlad Disaster
4) RHP Fogan Beardfist, 20, Dunharrow Devils
5) RHP Hisil Foisilsson, 21, Bree Cheese
6) 2B Fay Mack, 20, Dunharrow Devils
7) LF Eldar Elrailbo, 21, Bucklebury Fairies
8) CF Halgondas Brisebois, 20, Dol Guldur Dragons
9) 2B Dina Tunnelly, 19, Bree Cheese
10) LHP Ajeder Eowarandil, 21, Dead Marshes Uruk-hai
Sunday, June 30th , 2052
Below are the current standings for the Mordor Conference All-Star Fan voting (as of Sun. Jun. 30th , 2052) for the All-Star Game, which will be played on Tue. Jul. 9th , 2052. The top vote getter at this point is Ugak *the Masher with 4,021,817 votes.
CATCHER
1. David Millstone, Numenor Kings: 2,698,502
2. Adorellan Forest-seeker, Isengard Raiders: 2,568,884
3. Rapu Vale, Dunharrow Devils: 2,220,642
FIRST BASE
1. Hildigrim Marblerage, Dead Marshes Uruk-hai: 2,535,485
2. Anurudha Fyra, Dagorlad Disaster: 2,525,493
3. Teimuraz Kakalian, Weathertop Witch Kings: 2,495,630
SECOND BASE
1. Elluin *Engwyn, Lothlorien Lumberjacks: 3,717,491
2. Halamar Moonsbreath, Ravenhill Darkwings: 2,560,443
3. Myronthilar Thrilmang, Grey Havens Stars: 2,284,701
THIRD BASE
1. Fay Gamgee, Weathertop Witch Kings: 2,603,781
2. Eldratha Alaenree, Dead Marshes Uruk-hai: 2,457,747
3. Misagenes Foebinder, Dunharrow Devils: 2,338,385
SHORTSTOP
1. Ugak *the Masher, Dead Marshes Uruk-hai: 4,021,817
2. Romochka Carnicas, Dagorlad Disaster: 2,490,153
3. Krukguh Darkghost, Ravenhill Darkwings: 2,015,505
LEFT FIELD
1. Gundahar Headstrong, Minas Morgul Slayers: 2,816,416
2. Glukduh the Odiferous, Isengard Raiders: 2,761,345
3. Thugmag Maxim, Misty Mountain Hops: 2,485,871
CENTER FIELD
1. Torjus Nicolaescu, Dol Guldur Dragons: 2,862,432
2. Lance Greenholm, Dagorlad Disaster: 2,651,130
3. Banazir Dogwood, Misty Mountain Hops: 2,294,373
RIGHT FIELD
1. Irhaal Fithraldor, Lothlorien Lumberjacks: 2,280,102
2. Rumzug Steale, Numenor Kings: 2,087,175
3. Gadrin Sinarsson, Isengard Raiders: 1,746,811
STARTING PITCHER
1. Pansy RadrÃguez, Ravenhill Darkwings: 1,340,115
2. Hyeon-cheong Alejadre, Dagorlad Disaster: 1,280,194
3. Perian Aispro, Lothlorien Lumberjacks: 1,258,101
4. Vaervenshalice Thornravenys, Minas Morgul Slayers: 1,187,964
5. Snuknogh Bugsmasher, Minas Morgul Slayers: 1,177,263
RELIEVER
1. Armenak Grubb, Minas Morgul Slayers: 947,972
2. Borigal Bracegirdle, Lothlorien Lumberjacks: 936,773
3. Fredegar Mack, Dagorlad Disaster: 830,159
4. Halaema Floshin, Dol Guldur Dragons: 800,859
5. Ibpug the Badger, Minas Morgul Slayers: 789,995
Lifetime *the Masher is hitting .372 with 1747 hits, 351 home runs, 1094 runs scored and 988 RBIs.
Sunday, June 30th , 2052
Below are the current standings for the Shire Conference All-Star Fan voting (as of Sun. Jun. 30th , 2052) for the All-Star Game, which will be played on Tue. Jul. 9th , 2052. The top vote getter at this point is Ferdinand *Puttifoot with 3,707,258 votes.
CATCHER
1. Kalimac Gwill, Bree Cheese: 1,654,597
2. Mamoru Notwise, Moria Miners: 1,630,945
3. Marmaduc Muddyfoot, Minas Tirith Titans: 1,527,028
FIRST BASE
1. Sam *Oakenstaff, Carrock Bears: 3,329,162
2. Briffo Wisebattler, Lake Town Archers: 2,868,914
3. Guruvayur Livertrembler, Erebor Eagles: 2,513,759
SECOND BASE
1. Mirthal Sil-Gal, Minas Tirith Titans: 2,431,466
2. Debur Silinsson, Old Forest Merry Fellows: 2,327,976
3. Gugnar Gnollgobber, Mirkwood Sylvan: 2,089,411
THIRD BASE
1. Ferdinand *Puttifoot, Bywater Bounders: 3,707,258
2. Belegond Lucier, Old Forest Merry Fellows: 3,285,681
3. Meneaduc Liszt, Lake Town Archers: 2,424,649
SHORTSTOP
1. Dejahlla Nightmeadow, Mirkwood Sylvan: 2,377,096
2. Belraith Barries, Minas Tirith Titans: 2,278,862
3. Drakki Anvilrender, Bywater Bounders: 2,073,504
LEFT FIELD
1. Blurlug Bugsmasher, Carrock Bears: 2,414,203
2. Tillmam Elrarathien, Bywater Bounders: 2,314,078
3. Brian Rougecheeks, Lake Town Archers: 2,095,641
CENTER FIELD
1. Iver Tussle, Old Forest Merry Fellows: 2,442,645
2. Ondabrar Celuthor, Moria Miners: 2,135,737
3. Kamer Evensta, Rivendell Royals: 2,056,839
RIGHT FIELD
1. Tulbug Weigle, Erebor Eagles: 2,658,475
2. Soderman Elvythien, Old Forest Merry Fellows: 2,044,786
3. Asecana Wisebattler, Lake Town Archers: 2,006,818
DESIGNATED HITTER
1. Alrond *Hubbard, Jr., Old Forest Merry Fellows: 2,802,562
2. Zurthug the Masher, Minas Ithil Wyrms: 2,570,836
3. Trabmak Dwarftopper, Bree Cheese: 2,547,073
STARTING PITCHER
1. Sudeep Blunt, Carrock Bears: 1,871,279
2. Junnosuke Koen, Old Forest Merry Fellows: 1,847,087
3. Frugorn Coronda, Minas Ithil Wyrms: 1,812,672
4. Oltina Bellas, Rivendell Royals: 1,695,756
5. Por the Crusher, Rivendell Royals: 1,615,547
RELIEVER
1. Pandora Baecker, Old Forest Merry Fellows: 1,867,997
2. Suzg Holzer, Carrock Bears: 1,714,795
3. Gavin Hardbottle, Erebor Eagles: 1,684,119
4. Flambard Proudneck, Bywater Bounders: 1,484,490
5. Dae-yun Facedragger, Bucklebury Fairies: 1,460,528
Career-to-date *Puttifoot is hitting .323 with a total of 980 home runs.
Sunday, June 30th , 2052
The ballots are counted and the results are in. Unfortunately, no player was elected to the Hall of Fame this year. The top vote getter was Isabelle Delmonte, who received votes from 73.3% of eligible electors.
The full voting results are included here. Players require 75% of ballots cast to be elected to the Hall, may stay on the ballot for up to 20 years if they receive at least 5% of the votes. Players must be retired before they are eligible for induction to the Hall of Fame.
SP Isabelle Delmonte 73.3 (9th year)
SP Levi Legurà 69.6 (12th year)
SP Garon Paddywhack 65.0 (11th year)
3B Giden Eladriewen 53.9 (1st year)
SP Asphodel Brandybuck 44.2 (2nd year)
2B Bofur Ogrestomper 31.1 (1st year)
C Tognar Ringworker 27.4 (13th year)
C Baztrak the Vague 27.2 (11th year)
CL Isengrim Sandyman 26.7 (18th year)
SP Vrsorbag the Wretched 25.1 (16th year)
SP Edmund Boroden 24.0 (7th year)
2B Wilda Anexoria 22.8 (1st year)
LF Justin Bats 21.2 (5th year)
3B Hisin Rockdelver 19.6 (15th year)
SP Fasur Earthhead 19.4 (5th year)
CL Rowan Hill 16.4 (14th year)
CL Alauthshaee Elassidil 16.1 (1st year)
C Foundling *Goodbody 14.7 (17th year)
SP Gleonyc Kendrick 12.2 (16th year)
SP Nesil Orebearer 12.0 (17th year)
SP Eimer Eladriewen 11.5 (7th year)
LF Wart Wolfgobber 11.5 (16th year)
2B Galiamir the Iron Giant 11.1 (5th year)
3B Hifur Ogredragger 9.9 (5th year)
1B Issth Elreogol 9.0 (3rd year)
SS Snarly *Zottmiester 6.5 (8th year)
CF Taleisin Arwaun 5.8 (1st year)
CL Ludrak Trollgobbler 5.3 (7th year)
SS Gromghash Toothbelly 4.8 (3rd year) Dropped
C Jagadbala Handwalker 3.9 (1st year) Dropped
CF Suuggek Ettincrawler 3.2 (3rd year) Dropped
RF Curt Dryadslicer 1.2 (1st year) Dropped
RF Luumsh Derrokicker 0.5 (1st year) Dropped
SP Gorbaduc Bramble 0.5 (1st year) Dropped
2B Lily Pelham 0.2 (1st year) Dropped
3B Gakak Drowbelly 0.0 (1st year) Dropped
CF Grink Earbelly 0.0 (1st year) Dropped
3B James Tendertush 0.0 (1st year) Dropped
Saturday, June 29th , 2052
Team doctors diagnosed Largo the Dapper with a fractured foot and told the Erebor Eagles left fielder that he will miss 5 weeks. the Dapper was hurt being hit by a pitch in a game against the Moria Miners.
This season, the Dapper has hit 9 home runs and posted a .315 batting average.
Friday, June 28th , 2052
A blow for Kusalin Breeden today — team doctors confirmed he will miss 5 months with bone chips in his elbow. Breeden suffered the injury throwing a pitch. Although officials from the Bywater Bounders are confident he’ll make a full recovery, doubts will persist about Breeden’s ability to return fully fit with an injury of this nature.
So far this year, Breeden has chalked up 9 saves. In 18 relief appearances, he has 19 strikeouts in 18 innings with a 2.00 ERA. His season won-lost mark is 0-1.
Tuesday, June 25th , 2052
Hozpog Knifecrawler entered the record books today as he collected win number 200 at Uruk-hai Field.
“Wow! This is a select group of pitchers. I am honored and thrilled to be in it,” Knifecrawler said after the game. “I never dreamed of winning this many games.”
In his historic outing he went 6.2 innings and gave up 1 run on 3 hits. Knifecrawler also had 4 strikeouts and 1 walk as his Numenor Kings topped the Dead Marshes Uruk-hai 9-1.
Knifecrawler has fashioned a 200-151 won-lost record in his career with a 3.60 ERA.
Monday, June 24th , 2052
Here are the current team power rankings for Tolkien Baseball:
Teams (Total Points, Tendency):
1) Lothlorien Lumberjacks (121.4, o)
2) Erebor Eagles (120.0, ++)
3) Numenor Kings (111.9, o)
4) Old Forest Merry Fellows (108.7, -)
5) Rivendell Royals (104.5, ++)
6) Dead Marshes Uruk-hai (103.8, +)
7) Carrock Bears (102.7, –)
8) Dol Guldur Dragons (99.9, -)
9) Minas Ithil Wyrms (98.5, –)
10) Weathertop Witch Kings (96.5, +)
11) Isengard Raiders (95.7, ++)
12) Misty Mountain Hops (88.0, ++)
13) Bucklebury Fairies (85.3, o)
14) Ravenhill Darkwings (83.7, –)
15) Dagorlad Disaster (81.7, –)
16) Minas Tirith Titans (78.9, ++)
17) Bywater Bounders (78.0, ++)
18) Dunharrow Devils (77.1, o)
19) Bree Cheese (76.3, o)
20) Moria Miners (74.0, +)
21) Lake Town Archers (73.5, –)
22) Grey Havens Stars (70.8, –)
23) Minas Morgul Slayers (70.8, –)
24) Mirkwood Sylvan (62.9, -)
Monday, June 24th , 2052
The Mordor Conference has named its Top Player of the Week. The honor went to Hildigrim Marblerage, first baseman of the Dead Marshes Uruk-hai.
In an extraordinary hitting display, she belted out hits at a .393 pace to win the award. Marblerage went 11-for-28 for the week, totaled 2 home runs, 7 RBIs and scored 7 times.
Currently Marblerage has 18 home runs and a .266 batting average.
