Power Rankings 1

After every 5th game, I will do power rankings.



1. Austin Roughnecks
Obviously Ausitn would be the top team. They've been getting things done, lead by their awesome pitching. After game 4, they gave up a total of 4 runs, making them the best pitching staff in the league. What is weird is that the offense isn't really astounding. People like Khalil Greene, and Junior Spivey are having great years, when team MVP in season 1, Sean Casey, is 1 for 11 and batting .090.

2. Orlando Majestics
This team is very lucky. The season was started with 4, 3 point starters, and 3 6 point pitchers. Out of the 4 batters mentioned above, only 2 are batting above .333. But what's carried this team was the supporting cast of young 2 point batters. Choo Freeman, Brent Abernathy, Pete LaForest, and as a DH Juan Francia all have come up big. Chuck James is surprisingly the only Orlando starter without a win.

3. Virginia Beach Bums
Its really too early to tell where the team is heading. 2 games in, both were on and off. One was a shut out loss, where the number one stater got shelled for 7 runs, then won game 2 4-1 over Portland. The big hitters aren't hitting though. Doug Mientkiewicz and Hank Blalock have a total of 1 hit between them.

4. Portland Trappers
Things are starting to turn, maybe. After getting embarrassed by the Roughnecks, They busted loose against Virginia with a 7-0 win. But last game agaisnt Virginia they lost 4-1. Kaz Tadano threw a complete game shut out against Virginia, the lone bright spot in the starting rotation. I have a feeling Willis and Waechter will turn it around. Hitting is starting to pick up though, so they could make a run for something.

5. Omaha Cyclones
The most dangerous offense hasn't done crap since the first game. Well, it's mostly pitching. After losing 3 of 4 in Orlando, they lost 3-1 in the first home game in franchise history. The offense hasn't strung hits together, while some players are having pretty good years. If Garrett Atkins and Jose Vidro can stay hot, and the pitching can settle down they could salvage the season.