MINERS FINISH 17-11 IN CHAPTER 1... 2 GAMES OUT OF FIRST

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The Joplin Miners entered the 2019 BDBL season as the defending Ozzie League Champions.  Their world series appearance was the first time in franchise history.

Going into the 2019 season, several major adjustments were required and the consensus among the BDBL press was a second place finish in the McGowan Division and a possible playoff appearance as the second wildcard in the 2019 season. 

Now that one chapter of the season is in the books, the Miners find themselves with a 17-11 record and 2 games behind the hated Salem Cowtippers and the first seed in the wildcard game. 

Jesse Chavez won the Miner MVP award in Chapter 1.  Chavez finished the chapter with a 5-1 record and struck out 23 while walking only 7.  Chavez' performance was a complete surprise and came just at the right time.  Not to say the pitching staff was bad in Chapter 1.  A 17-11 record along with a 2.97 ERA  was respectable.  Chris Sale was signed as a free agent in the off season and although he posted a 1.87 ERA, struck out 46 and  walked only 10 he ended with a 0-1 record.
Mashi Tanaka (2-2-2.23), and closer Craig Kimbrel ( 7 saves ) were pitching standouts.  

Charlie Morton ( 1.0.1 ( 5.00)) and Danny Duffy ( 1.2.0 ( 5.14 )) were major disappointments and must improve if the Miners are going to return to the BDBL World Series.

Miner hitters had a slash line of ( 260/ 322/ 414 ).   Some of the leaders came through as expected.  Freddie Freeman ( 325/ 412/ 479), Mookie Betts ( 268/ 383/ 527) and Carlos Santana ( 255/ 350/ 547) did well but David Peralta ( 295/ 374/ 500 ) and Jose Iglesias ( 341/ 383/ 523 ) exceeded expectations.   Joplin stole 23 bases in 26 attempts which was a major weapon in the chapter.

The major problem occurred when Salem swept the Miners to open the season.  Look for the Miners to make some adjustments to make sure that never happens again.

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