Showdown Cup Pre-Tournament Power Rankings
In the upcoming MLB Showdown Greatest teams Showdown Cup Power Rankings we
analyzed the 16 teams in the tournament in statistical categories based on the cards
presented. The only non showdown category is the team’s record from the season they
are representing. From that point we broke it down into subcategories, offense,defense,
starting pitching and relief pitching to try and determine each teams strengths and
weaknesses. Inside of each category was three more categories to determine each teams
ranking. Now let’s meet the teams broken down in order of their power ranking.
All the teams are linked in their team name to the cards representing them so if you missed
them being posted earlier catch up on all the great content provided.
analyzed the 16 teams in the tournament in statistical categories based on the cards
presented. The only non showdown category is the team’s record from the season they
are representing. From that point we broke it down into subcategories, offense,defense,
starting pitching and relief pitching to try and determine each teams strengths and
weaknesses. Inside of each category was three more categories to determine each teams
ranking. Now let’s meet the teams broken down in order of their power ranking.
All the teams are linked in their team name to the cards representing them so if you missed
them being posted earlier catch up on all the great content provided.
Season Win Percent - 58% (#11)
Offense (#16)
On-Base Average - 7.3 (#13)
Home Run Average - 1.1 (#16)
Speed Average - B 14.8 (#11)
Defense (#8)
Infield - +7 (#12)
Outfield - +6 (#2)
Total Defense - +19 (#9)
Starting Pitching (#13)
Control Average - 4.75 (#1)
Out Through - 15.5 (#15)
Strikeout Average - 1-5 (#12)
Relief Pitching (#13)
Relief Pitching (#13)
Control Average - 3.75 (#10)
Out Through - 17 (#3)
Strikeout Average - 1-5.5 (#15)
Total Points - 4590 (#13)
Strengths: The defense of this team could be what helps it, double plays, not allowing
steals, and throwing out advancing runners may be what wins them a few games and
they will need it. Also starting pitching with high controls coupled with some high dice
could lead to opponents not being able to produce some runs.
Weaknesses: No power, last in average of home runs per chart mixed with a low on base
average and not much speed either could make it a struggle to put some runs on the
board in a tournament where you will need to score some runs.
average and not much speed either could make it a struggle to put some runs on the
board in a tournament where you will need to score some runs.
Season Win Percent 55.56% (#16)
Offense (#13)
On-Base Average - 7.6 (#9)
Home Run Average - 1.9 (#14)
Speed Average - C 8.3 (#16)
Defense (#12)
Infield - +10 (#4)
Outfield - +3 (#16)
Total Defense - +18 (#10)
Starting Pitching (#9)
Control Average - 3.5 (#9)
Out Through - 16 (#9)
Strikeout Average - 1-6 (#8)
Relief Pitching (#12)
Control Average - 3.75 (#10)
Out Through - 16.5 (#12)
Strikeout Average - 1-8 (#5)
Total Points - 4170 (#16)
Strengths: The infield defense mixed with double play balls is their biggest strength.
Their starting pitching is middle of the road and can only hope to keep them in the
games.
Their starting pitching is middle of the road and can only hope to keep them in the
games.
Weaknesses: Lowest payroll in the tournament, lowest outfield defense, and lowest
speed. Will need a lot of home runs and doubles to push their runners home.
speed. Will need a lot of home runs and doubles to push their runners home.
Season Win Percent 59.26% (#9)
Offense (#9)
On-Base Average - 8.3 (#2)
Home Run Average - 1.6 (#15)
Speed Average - B 15 (#10)
Defense (#16)
Infield - +4 (#16)
Outfield - +4 (#12)
Total Defense - +13 (#16)
Total Defense - +13 (#16)
Starting Pitching (#16)
Control Average - 3.2 (#16)
Out Through - 15 (#13)
Strikeout Average - 1-5.8 (#9)
Relief Pitching (#4)
Control Average - 4 (#5)
Out Through - 17 (#3)
Strikeout Average - 1-7.3 (#9)
Total Points - 4990 (#8)
Strengths: Boston has a high on base average hoping to propel them to multiple
runners on base and their bullpen which they hope can hold up their starters
shortcomings.
runners on base and their bullpen which they hope can hold up their starters
shortcomings.
Weaknesses: Defensively and starting pitching the 2007 Red Sox rank dead last.
Season Win Percent 62.50% (#5)
Offense (#11)
On-Base Average - 7.7 (#8)
Home Run Average - 2.7 (#7)
Speed Average - C 11.6 (#15)
Defense (#14)
Infield - +7 (#12)
Outfield - +5 (#8)
Total Defense - +16 (#14)
Starting Pitching (#5)
Control Average - 4 (#5)
Out Through - 16.25 (#6)
Strikeout Average - 1-5 (#12)
Relief Pitching (#13)
Control Average - 3.75 (#10)
Out Through - 16.75 (#6)
Strikeout Average - 1-7 (#12)
Total Points - 5160 (#7)
Strengths: The starting rotation of this team led by the 1-2 punch of Maddox & Glavine.
The offense has some home run pop to match with a strong starting staff.
The offense has some home run pop to match with a strong starting staff.
Weaknesses: Not a lot of onbase speed and a somewhat weak defense. Runners can
steal on the catchers from this team.
steal on the catchers from this team.
Season Win Percent 61.11% (#7)
Offense (#8)
On-Base Average - 6.5 (#16)
Home Run Average - 3.8 (#1)
Speed Average - B 15.1 (#9)
Defense (#11)
Infield - +6 (#15)
Outfield - +6 (#2)
Total Defense - +18 (#10)
Starting Pitching (#13)
Control Average - 4.25 (#4)
Out Through - 16 (#9)
Strikeout Average - 1-4 (#15)
Relief Pitching (#5)
Control Average - 4 (#5)
Out Through - 17.25 (#2)
Strikeout Average - 1-5.75 (#13)
Total Points - 4590 (#13)
Strengths: The White Sox strength would be their potential power the batters have.
They need some help with some low rolls from the pitchers but they have the best on
card home run average. Their defense in the outfield can prevent tag ups and take away
a few runs from the other team potentially.
They need some help with some low rolls from the pitchers but they have the best on
card home run average. Their defense in the outfield can prevent tag ups and take away
a few runs from the other team potentially.
Weakness: Lowest on base of the team, hence why they need help to hit the home runs,
a high control pitcher can take away a lot of their pop in the order. The starting pitching will
also not strike out many batters allowing runners to potentially advance.
a high control pitcher can take away a lot of their pop in the order. The starting pitching will
also not strike out many batters allowing runners to potentially advance.
Season Win Percent 59.88% (#8)
Offense (#15)
On-Base Average - 7.3 (#13)
Home Run Average - 2.4 (#11)
Speed Average - B 12.2 (#14)
Defense (#10)
Infield - +10 (#4)
Outfield - +4 (#12)
Total Defense - +18 (#10)
Starting Pitching (#3)
Control Average - 4.75 (#1)
Out Through - 15.5 (#15)
Strikeout Average - 1-7.25 (#2)
Relief Pitching (#7)
Control Average - 4.25 (#4)
Out Through - 16.5 (#12)
Strikeout Average - 1-8 (#5)
Total Points - 4710 (#12)
Strengths: The overall pitching of this team will be relied upon to get them some victories.
A solid infield defense will backup the stellar pitching if need be.
A solid infield defense will backup the stellar pitching if need be.
Weakness: The offense getting on base and lack of speed can prevent getting the ball
moving and runners on the bases. No much room for advancement with a slow lineup.
moving and runners on the bases. No much room for advancement with a slow lineup.
Season Win Percent 56.79% (#13)
Offense (#14)
On-Base Average - 7.4 (#12)
Home Run Average - 2.6 (#10)
Speed Average - B 13.4 (#13)
Defense (#5)
Infield - +9 (#8)
Outfield - +6 (#2)
Total Defense - +22 (#4)
Starting Pitching (#1)
Control Average - 4 (#5)
Out Through - 17 (#1)
Strikeout Average - 1-7 (#3)
Relief Pitching (#15)
Control Average - 2.5 (#16)
Out Through - 16.75 (#6)
Strikeout Average - 1-5 (#16)
Total Points - 4870 (#9)
Strengths: Heavy top 2 pitching from Schilling and the Big Unit could give them a win
every time they hit the mound. Having the number 1 pitching staff with a great defense
behind it will keep them in the hunt for the title.
every time they hit the mound. Having the number 1 pitching staff with a great defense
behind it will keep them in the hunt for the title.
Weakness: Relief pitching with the worst control average and strike out average. Not
many arms to rely upon so they will need great outings from their starters to get a victory.
many arms to rely upon so they will need great outings from their starters to get a victory.
Season Win Percent 56.17% (#15)
Offense (#6)
On-Base Average - 7.5 (#11)
Home Run Average - 2.7 (#7)
Speed Average - B 16.5 (#1)
Defense (#4)
Infield - +12 (#1)
Outfield - +5 (#8)
Total Defense - +25 (#2)
Starting Pitching (#7)
Control Average - 3.75 (#7)
Out Through - 16.5 (#5)
Strikeout Average - 1-5.75 (#10)
Relief Pitching (#16)
Control Average - 3.25 (#15)
Out Through - 16.25 (#14)
Strikeout Average - 1-5.75 (#13)
Total Points - 4840 (#10)
Strengths: The speed of this team will take them extra bases when need be and a defense
to support one of the better starting units in the tournament.
to support one of the better starting units in the tournament.
Weakness: Worst bullpen in the tournament will force starters to have to further in to the
games and hope a few spot appearances from the weaker arms don’t cost them a game.
games and hope a few spot appearances from the weaker arms don’t cost them a game.
Season Win Percent 71.60% (#1)
Offense (#7)
On-Base Average - 8.1 (#5)
Home Run Average - 2.1 (#12)
Speed Average - B 16.1 (#3)
Defense (#6)
Infield - +9 (#8)
Outfield - +6 (#2)
Total Defense - +20 (#7)
Starting Pitching (#9)
Control Average - 3.75 (#7)
Out Through - 16.75 (#3)
Strikeout Average - 1-3.5 (#16)
Relief Pitching (#11)
Control Average - 4.5 (#1)
Out Through - 16 (#15)
Strikeout Average - 1-7.25 (#10)
Total Points - 5290 (#3)
Strengths: A balanced offense with a high on base and speed with a solid pitching rotation
which its only limit seems to be their strikeouts.
which its only limit seems to be their strikeouts.
Weakness: Strikeouts will limit a potent pitching staff if they have runners on base. Power
hitting is not a specialty of this team, they will be relying upon timely hitting and speed.
hitting is not a specialty of this team, they will be relying upon timely hitting and speed.
Season Win Percent 56.79% (#13)
Offense (#11)
On-Base Average - 7.1 (#15)
Home Run Average - 3.2 (#3)
Speed Average - B 13.6 (#12)
Defense (#3)
Infield - +10 (#4)
Outfield - +7 (#1)
Total Defense - +21 (#5)
Starting Pitching (#7)
Control Average - 3.5 (#9)
Out Through - 16 (#9)
Strikeout Average - 1-6.25 (#7)
Relief Pitching (#10)
Control Average - 4.5 (#1)
Out Through - 16 (#15)
Strikeout Average - 1-7.75 (#7)
Total Points - 4740 (#11)
Strengths: Defensively this team is on the top of the leader board, with power of plenty
across the lineup and a very solid bullpen.
across the lineup and a very solid bullpen.
Weakness: The low on base of the offense can limit this teams ability to score runs. If
the advantage happens to fall in their favor, then this offense is deadly.
the advantage happens to fall in their favor, then this offense is deadly.
Season Win Percent 62.35% (#6)
Offense (#5)
On-Base Average - 8.1 (#5)
Home Run Average - 3.1 (#4)
Speed Average - B 15.4 (#8)
Defense (#15)
Infield - +9 (#8)
Outfield - +4 (#12)
Total Defense - +15 (#15)
Starting Pitching (#6)
Control Average - 3.25 (#13)
Control Average - 3.25 (#13)
Out Through - 16.25 (#6)
Strikeout Average - 1-6.5 (#5)
Relief Pitching (#3)
Control Average - 4 (#5)
Out Through - 16.75 (#6)
Strikeout Average - 1-9 (#11)
Total Points - 5240 (#5)
Strengths: The offense of this team is enough to win them games, add that to their top
three starters and number three ranked bullpen this team will be a handful to beat.
three starters and number three ranked bullpen this team will be a handful to beat.
Weakness: The total defense of the team isn’t strong and their catcher can be ran on at will.
Low control pitchers will need some high rolls.
Low control pitchers will need some high rolls.
Season Win Percent 63.58% (#4)
Offense (#1)
On-Base Average - 8.3 (#2)
Home Run Average - 3.3 (#2)
Speed Average - B 15.6 (#6)
Defense (#7)
Infield - +11 (#3)
Outfield - +4 (#12)
Total Defense - +20 (#7)
Starting Pitching (#12)
Control Average - 3.25 (#13)
Out Through - 16 (#9)
Strikeout Average - 1-6.5 (#5)
Relief Pitching (#9)
Control Average - 3.5 (#14)
Out Through - 16.75 (#6)
Strikeout Average - 1-8.5 (#2)
Total Points - 5250 (#4)
Strengths: Number one offense in a league full of some of the best teams in the last 25
years is saying something. Couple the second ranked on base with the second ranked
home run average and you know they have a team full of mashers that will have the
advantage a good amount of time.
years is saying something. Couple the second ranked on base with the second ranked
home run average and you know they have a team full of mashers that will have the
advantage a good amount of time.
Weakness: Starting pitching will be an issue that the offense will have to pick up. A solid
ace with some weak secondary pitching and low control bullpen will need all the offensive
help it can get.
ace with some weak secondary pitching and low control bullpen will need all the offensive
help it can get.
Season Win Percent 57.41% (#12)
Offense (#2)
On-Base Average - 8.6 (#1)
Home Run Average - 2.8 (#6)
Speed Average - B 15.6 (#6)
Defense (#9)
Infield - +8 (#11)
Outfield - +5 (#8)
Total Defense - +21 (#5)
Starting Pitching (#9)
Control Average - 3.5 (#9)
Out Through - 16.75 (#3)
Strikeout Average - 1-4.25 (#14)
Relief Pitching (#7)
Control Average - 4 (#5)
Out Through - 16.75 (#6)
Strikeout Average - 1-7.25 (#7)
Total Points - 5900 (#1)
Strengths: Highest salary of players and highest on base average make this offense a
scary team to see. A good bullpen to help close out the games for a team that isn’t weak
in many areas.
scary team to see. A good bullpen to help close out the games for a team that isn’t weak
in many areas.
Weakness: The control average for the starters seems to be the biggest weakness as this
team is pretty solid all the way around.
team is pretty solid all the way around.
Season Win Percent 58.64% (#10)
Offense (#9)
On-Base Average - 7.6 (#9)
Home Run Average - 2 (#13)
Speed Average - B 16 (#5)
Defense (#1)
Infield - +12 (#1)
Outfield - +6 (#2)
Total Defense - +28 (#1)
Starting Pitching (#15)
Control Average - 3.25 (#13)
Out Through - 16.25 (#6)
Strikeout Average - 1-5.75 (#10)
Relief Pitching (#2)
Control Average - 4 (#5)
Out Through - 17.5 (#1)
Strikeout Average - 1-8.25 (#4)
Total Points - 4480 (#15)
Strengths: The top defense and second best bullpen in the tournament will be the focal
points of this teams success. 5-6 innings out of their starter and the bullpen should be able
to close the door of all comers.
points of this teams success. 5-6 innings out of their starter and the bullpen should be able
to close the door of all comers.
Weakness: Second worst rotation in the tournament. Johnny Cueto is their bright spot, and
from that point on it is a gamble with what starter ends up taking the mound.
from that point on it is a gamble with what starter ends up taking the mound.
Season Win Percent 64.20% (#2)
Offense (#2)
On-Base Average - 8.1 (#5)
Home Run Average - 3 (#5)
Speed Average - B 16.1 (#3)
Defense (#12)
Infield - +7 (#12)
Outfield - +5 (#8)
Total Defense - +18 (#10)
Starting Pitching (#2)
Control Average - 3.5 (#9)
Out Through - 17 (#1)
Strikeout Average - 1-8.25 (#1)
Relief Pitching (#1)
Control Average - 4.5 (#1)
Out Through - 16.75 (#6)
Strikeout Average - 1-8.5 (#2)
Total Points - 5190 (#6)
Strengths: An all around strong team lead by the number 1 bullpen, and number 2 offense
and starting pitching. The Ace of the staff is one you expect a win from every time he steps
on the mound.The lineup will also provide a scare to any low roll.
and starting pitching. The Ace of the staff is one you expect a win from every time he steps
on the mound.The lineup will also provide a scare to any low roll.
Weakness: Defense is their weakness although it should not cost them in many games.
Season Win Percent 63.98% (#3)
Offense (#2)
On-Base Average - 8.2 (#4)
Home Run Average - 2.7 (#7)
Speed Average - B 16.3 (#2)
Defense (#2)
Infield - +10 (#4)
Outfield - +6 (#2)
Total Defense - +23 (#3)
Starting Pitching (#3)
Control Average - 4.75 (#1)
Out Through - 15.75 (#14)
Strikeout Average - 1-7 (#3)
Relief Pitching (#5)
Control Average - 3.75 (#10)
Out Through - 17 (#3)
Strikeout Average - 1-7.75 (#7)
Total Points - 5570 (#2)
Strengths: Being the number one ranked team is its own strength but the hitting and
pitching of this team will be its strength. Fowler Bryant Rizzo Zobrist is the top 4 of an order
that will teams must get out if they want to win against this team.
pitching of this team will be its strength. Fowler Bryant Rizzo Zobrist is the top 4 of an order
that will teams must get out if they want to win against this team.
Weakness: The low control of the bullpen seems to be the only real weakness. Potentially
the starters low out through can lead to some singles and doubles stringing together to
provide some scoring.
the starters low out through can lead to some singles and doubles stringing together to
provide some scoring.
Now that the top 16 has been revealed, who do you believe will win this tournament?
Vote in the above poll!!!!!
Well knowing how little Defense typically matters in a game of Showdown I'll go with the #2 Offense, #2 SP, and #1 RP...I've jumped on the Dodger's bandwagon for this.
ReplyDeleteIt’s a safe bet. Basically where it matters is guys stealing, double plays and tag ups on fly balls. I’ve played through a lot of the first round of games already, and my rule of thumb to remain unbiased is if the runner is on third for a fly ball, if they r a speed b or higher I send them. There’s been a few guys get gunned. I believe we have two votes for the dodgers so far
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