September 2011

WELCOME

As of last Sunday, the 2011 Seattle NABA season has come to a close.  Congratulations to the Rage of the American League and to the Rainiers of the National League who are your 2011 champions.  Thanks to everyone for another great season and can’t wait to see everyone back next year!  Hopefully the weather treats us better in 2012.

QUOTE of the MONTH

Baseball was made for kids, and grown-ups only screw it up.  ~Bob Lemon

UPDATES and ANNOUNCEMENTS

· One thing we know for sure is that players’ fees will increase next season.  All fields have gone up in cost over the last 4 years and the league has absorbed those costs, so this is why rates will go up next season.  We don't know how much just yet, but one thing we know for sure is that we will still remain WELL below the cost (and above the competition) of the PSSBL!

· There is WAY more demand than supply for fields in this area, so this is a moving target every season so if you, or anyone you know of, knows of a field we are not using currently that is nice enough that you would want to play on it, please get in touch with us and we will start the ball rolling.

· We have more ideas to make the league even better in the works which are too early to talk about now, but we will let everyone know what’s coming when we know more.  If you have any ideas that you think could help out the league, let us know!

· Economy got you down?  Check this out!

· We are looking for 3 or 4 more teams (preferably from PSSBL) to help round out the leagues and get more people involved in the Premier Baseball League in Seattle.

· Anyone who refers a new team to the league, and if that team pays a deposit I will give you $250 cash!

· Again, THANK YOU to everyone that participated this year!

Standings

Final standings of the 2011 season.

American League

1. Rage - 2011 Champions

2. A’s

3. Rainiers

4. Mets

5. Brewers

National League

1. Rainiers - 2011 Champions

2. Canes

3. Pilots

4. Titans

5. Blacksox

6. Bears

7. Bombers

8. Risers

9. Wizards

10. Jays

LEAGUE LEADERS

Congratulations to the regular season league leaders!  Pretty damn impressive guys!

Batting American National

Average                       Jeb Schillens (.439)                            Jeremy Dorfner (.714)

Hits                             Matt Garrett (27)                                 Ryan Hostetler (29)

Home Runs                 Miller/Cervantes (3)                            Dustin Bruce (5)

RBIS                           Jamie Miller (17)                                Dwayne Pirak (21)

Stolen Bases                Humberto Gonzalez (14)                    Mike Roe (19)

Pitching

Wins                            Jason Garcia (6)                                  Tim Leck/ Eden Pond (8)

Saves                           Mick Maestas (4)                                Alan Mullins (2)

Strike Outs                  Jason Garcia (62)                               Alan Mullins (73)

ERA                            Jason Garcia (1.57)                             Tyler Swinburnson (1.88)

Hit Batters                  Jason Garcia (6)                                   Jeremy Hadley (13)