1989-90 Australian Baseball League season
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The inaugural Australian Baseball League championship was won by the Waverley Reds coached by Phil Dale who defeated cross-town rivals the Melbourne Monarchs
3-1 in the 4 game championship series.
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Final Series: Game 1: 1st Vs 2nd at Waverley Park
Final Series: Game 3: 1st Vs 2nd at Melbourne Ballpark
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Source: http://www.users.bigpond.com/goreds/HONOURS.htm#1990
Source: http://www.users.bigpond.com/goreds/HONOURS.htm#1990
Melbourne Monarchs
The Melbourne Monarchs were one of the foundation members of the now defunct Australian Baseball League. The Monarchs had their licence revoked after the 1990–91 championship following a controversial dispute with Australia Baseball League officials....
3-1 in the 4 game championship series.
Teams
| Position | Name | Team |
|---|---|---|
| C | David Clarkson | Waverley Reds |
| 1B | Pete Beeler | Waverley Reds |
| 2B | David Buckthorpe | Waverley Reds |
| 3B | Jeff Kipila | Parramatta Patriots |
| SS | M. Sheldon-Collins | Waverley Reds |
| OF | Ron Carothers | Waverley Reds |
| OF | Paul Coogan | Brisbane Bandits |
| OF | Jason Marks | Parramatta Patriots |
| DH | Tony Adamson | Perth Heat |
| SP | Phil Dale | Waverley Reds |
| RP | Bob Nilsson | Gold Coast Clippers |
| M | Phil Dale | Waverley Reds |
| Position | Name | Team |
|---|---|---|
| C | Randy Knorr | Melbourne Monarchs |
| 1B | Dave Rusin | Perth Heat |
| 2B | Andrew Scott | Adelaide Giants |
| 3B | Craig Kernick | Waverley Reds |
| SS | Richard Vagg | Melbourne Monarchs |
| OF | Scott Steed | Perth Heat |
| OF | Brett Ward | Melbourne Monarchs |
| OF | Lionel Harris | Parramatta Patriots |
| DH | Brian Murphy | Sydney Metros |
| SP | Carl Grovom | Waverley Reds |
| RP | Mark Respondek | Waverley Reds |
Source: http://www.users.bigpond.com/goreds/PRODUCTS/SeasonAw.htm
Ladder
| Team | Played | Wins | Loss | Win % | GB | Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley Reds | 40 | 34 | 6 | .850 | 17-2 | |
| Melbourne Monarchs | 40 | 24 | 16 | .600 | 10 | 13-8 |
| Parramatta Patriots | 40 | 22 | 18 | .550 | 12 | 11-8 |
| Perth Heat | 42 | 23 | 19 | .548 | 12 | 14-7 |
| Adelaide Giants | 38 | 19 | 19 | .500 | 14 | 12-9 |
| Gold Coast Clippers | 37 | 16 | 21 | .432 | 16.5 | 9-10 |
| Brisbane Bandits | 42 | 18 | 24 | .429 | 17 | 11-10 |
| Sydney Metros | 39 | 3 | 36 | .077 | 30.5 | 0-18 |
Source: http://www.users.bigpond.com/goreds/PRODUCTS/SeasonAw.htm
Final Series: Game 1: 1st Vs 2nd at Waverley ParkWaverley ParkWaverley Park was an Australian rules football stadium in Mulgrave, Victoria, Australia. For most of its history, its purpose was as a neutral venue and used by all Victorian based Victorian Football League/Australian Football League clubs. However, during the 1990s it became the home ground of...
Final Series: Game 2: 1st Vs 2nd at Waverley Park
Final Series: Game 3: 1st Vs 2nd at Melbourne BallparkMelbourne BallparkThe Melbourne Ballpark is home to baseball and softball in Victoria, Australia. It was built in 1990, with a seating capacity of about 5000, although in recent years seats along the base lines have been removed and replaced with standing room area leaving the only seating in the main grandstand.The...
Final Series: Game 4: 1st Vs 2nd at Melbourne Ballpark
Awards
| Award | Person | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Most Valuable Player | Phil Dale | Waverley Reds |
| Championship M.V.P. | Matthew Sheldon-Collins | Waverley Reds |
| Batting Champion | David Clarkson | Waverley Reds |
| Pitcher of the Year | Phil Dale | Waverley Reds |
| Rookie of the Year | Jason Marks | Parramatta Patriots |
| Manager of the Year | Phil Dale | Waverley Reds |
Source: http://www.users.bigpond.com/goreds/HONOURS.htm#1990
Top Stats
| Name | Wins | Losses | Saves | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Dale | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1.44 |
| Carl Grovom | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2.73 |
| David Simpson | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2.78 |
| Simon Sheldon-Collins | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3.17 |
| Mark Respondek | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2.27 |
| Joey Viera | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Name | Avg | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Clarkson | .444 | 3 | 31 |
| Pete Beeler | .373 | 3 | 26 |
| Ron Carothers | .329 | 6 | 41 |
| Richard Sisson | .328 | 1 | 15 |
| Craig Kernick | .318 | 1 | 20 |
| Matthew Sheldon-Collins | .317 | 4 | 29 |
| David Buckthorpe | .299 | 5 | 30 |
Source: http://www.users.bigpond.com/goreds/HONOURS.htm#1990
All-Star Team
| Position | Name | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Catcher | David Clarkson | Waverley Reds |
| 1st Base | Pete Beeler | Waverley Reds |
| 2nd Base | David Buckthorpe | Waverley Reds |
| 3rd Base | Jeff Kapila | Parramatta Patriots |
| Short Stop | Matthew Sheldon-Collins | Waverley Reds |
| Out Field | Ron Carothers | Waverley Reds |
| Out Field | Paul Coogan | Brisbane Bandits |
| Out Field | Jason Marks | Parramatta Patriots |
| Designated Hitter | Tony Adamson | Perth Heat |
| Starting Pitcher | Phil Dale | Waverley Reds |
| Relief Pitcher | Bob Nilsson | Gold Coast Clippers |
| Manager | Phil Dale | Waverley Reds |
Source: http://www.users.bigpond.com/goreds/HONOURS.htm#1990