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We begin with none other than Daniel Thaddeus' own team, Boston Harbor Baseball Club. Regulars at the top of the table of the Atlantic League, the Anchors are notorious of being big spenders and consistently performing. There used to be other clubs in Boston, but they were so thoroughly beat by Harbor that only one other competitive club remains (and there's no way Thaddeus would let them into the PBL).
The team is led by deadly pitcher William Orbison, whose fastball speeds past opposing batters while his off-speed pitches embarrass those who even try to swing. In their last season in the Atlantic League, Harbor finished at the top of the table, 5 games above their closest competition in New York City. Sportswriters expect Boston to once again by the cream of the crop as they transition to the PBL.
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Following Boston Harbor is Brooklyn's PBL entry, the Brooklyn Blue Sox. Originally nicknamed as such because of their famous royal blue stockings, the team, owned collectively by fans, voted to make it official in 1912. Since then, the team has worn their famous "Crossed Sox" logo. The team had lots of success during the 1920s but since then has not been much of a factor in the Atlantic League. Owner meetings are characterized by lots of loud yelling and not a lot of action, which may be why the team has been struggling.
On the field, the team's best player is 2B Gordy Fields. The Brooklyn native is a hometown hero but has sadly been struggling lately. He's only 26, so he has time to develop, but things have gotten so bad that he's been booed by Blue Sox fans before. His time to turn things around may be smaller than anyone thinks.
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We go from Brooklyn to Philadelphia and the team that Harbor was playing when Thaddeus had his million-dollar idea. Keystone Athletic Baseball Club has called Philly home since 1894, when they were first shifted from nearby Bethlehem as owner Richard Cooper wanted to tap into the large size of the city. Cooper still owns the team but has mostly stepped away from day-to-day operations, instead handing the reins to his son, Ronald. Ronald has led the team into a bit of a resurgence, as they finished in the top 5 in the AL for the first time in 15 years in 1947. The team has been riding that momentum and looks to continue it in the PBL.
Keystone's ace is Franky Livingstone, an auspicious player name for a team nicknamed the Franklins and the Keystones. Franky is known for his surprising batting ability for a pitcher, as he's hit the most home runs of any pitcher since records were kept. Because of his skill at the plate and on the mound, he's often billed as a must-see matchup whenever the Keystones come to town.
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yoooooo
glad to see you back at it, qcs! hopefully this league can stick around for a while - I've missed having a baseball league to follow (rip the mabl)
digging the designs, and I like that a lot of teams are wearing color on the road. I do wish boston had a gray jersey, though, since it's part of their color scheme, and I think that darker gray would be different and look cool (I also wish their jerseys used, idk, any gold). I dig their look, tho, and I'll be rooting for them (but you knew that). the sox look solid, and I'm glad you found a use for your keystones concept. excited to see where else you're headed!
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Glad to see you back in action QCS! All 3 of these teams look solid, but Philly is easily my favourite so far. The gold and blue work so well with the off-white. That jersey specifically is the most aesthetically pleasing so far. Also, the BrookSox logo is very well done and feels very for its time.
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Ooh yeah, this is gonna be good! Love the start so far. Keystone are my favourite look of the ones unveiled.
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Loving this so far!
All three teams look great so far, but I especially like Keystone's home set.
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Really excited to see where this goes, obviously I think Harbor looks the best but the other two look fantastic.
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Thanks for the comments, guys! Glad you're liking the teams. You can be assured that teams will change (and pretty regularly early on) so be afraid/take comfort.
Our next team hails from snowy Buffalo and frozen shores of Lake Erie. Buffalo Lakers Athletic Club, often just shortened to the Lakers, was often a frequent punching bag of the Great Lakes Baseball Association. The team could be regularly found at the bottom of the cellar, below even clubs like Toledo or London. That said, the fans are some of the most dedicated in the country and owner John White has deep pockets, so they were able to make the jump to the PBL.
Alvin Sinclair, the star outfielder for the team, is a star pretty much by default. The whole team is full of players that can generously be described as "able to play baseball". Sinclair himself would probably be a starter on most other teams but he's quickly approaching his twilight.