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Benchwarmer Baseball has over 60 leagues. This page will feature some of the highlights...and lowlights...of action around the BWB universe this season.

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Best Records

RankLeagueTeamOwnerWLPct.
1B Movie Actor LeagueCyborg AvengersDavid Henning1501.000
2Grand Slam LeagueManny SlamirezesDave Matter141.933
2Grand Slam LeagueWashington LobbyistsYuri Belova141.933
2Original Six LeagueMontreal MaroonsMichael Rudolph141.933
5American AssociationThrowback All-StarsJason Kiernan132.867
5Beer LeagueElsinore HosersAnthony C132.867
5Bleed Dodger BlueScully's SongbirdsJason Kiernan132.867
5Born to Run LeagueGasoline RainbowJim Duzyk132.867
5British Invasion LeagueKingston Brixton YardiesRicardo Alexander132.867
5Broadway LeagueJekyll & Hyde Singing in the Chicago RainJason Kiernan132.867
5Chevy Chase LeagueQuahog Drunken ClamsDon Kruse132.867
5Fenway FenaticsEngine Company 51Michael Lehman132.867
5Firemen LeagueLefty FlamethrowersJason Kiernan132.867
5Four Star LeagueNYC2ATL Jr BlackbirdsRicardo Alexander132.867
5Geek Pride LeagueAi. Phi. Oh VolunteersJason Kiernan132.867
5Great Lakes LeagueSalty Sea BreezeAndrew Lehman132.867
5Home of the BraveSpahn and Sain Then Pray for RainJason Kiernan132.867
5K Street LeagueDawns Early LightKen Stevenson132.867
5Murderers' RowRuth and Gehrig Bashing and SmashinJason Kiernan132.867
5Redbirds LeagueBig Arch Over St LouisJason Kiernan132.867
5Scooby Doo LeagueRittman Corked BatsMichael Rudolph132.867
5Silver Screen LeagueCourt JestersJason Kiernan132.867
5Steel City LeagueAtlanta Golden KrustRicardo Alexander132.867
5The Kings of QueensKansas BucksGreg Flees132.867
5Whiff LeagueBig Train Rides The Ryan ExpressJason Kiernan132.867

Worst Records

RankLeagueTeamOwnerWLPct.
1Scooby Doo LeagueCalifornia Kicked Ur A$$Craig Burke114.067
1Superman LeagueWeisinger FlyersDave Matter114.067
3B Movie Actor LeagueCreature FeaturesMichael Lehman213.133
3Batman LeagueBoys Of SummerTom McGraw213.133
3Born to Run LeagueSonoma RedsKen DeGroot213.133
3Broadway LeagueJoey Cora ClownsTom McGraw213.133
3Deuces Wild LeagueLexington LosersTom McGraw213.133
3Deuces Wild LeagueYellowstone GeysersJamie Reese213.133
3Experts LeagueAntarctica PenguinsFoster Hula and Benchwarmer Baseball League Office213.133
3Fenway FenaticsSt Louis RedbirdsMichael Quinn213.133
3Geek Pride LeagueThree Dollar BillTom McGraw213.133
3Great Lakes LeagueRogue Island Rebels Dan Levy213.133
3Hall of Fame LeagueNordeast Original SinnersAndrew Lehman213.133
3Home of the BraveLouisville Big Red CardinalsTom McGraw213.133
3Longball LeagueBaltimore BlastersMichael Gaston213.133
3Longball LeagueNew Jersey ReignAndrew Lehman213.133
3MarxballLennon Was a BeatleMichael Lehman213.133
3Minnie & Paul LeagueMickey Mantle SluggersTom McGraw213.133
3North Siders LeagueIndy RacersTom McGraw213.133
3Perfect World LeagueLasoda's LegendsTom McGraw213.133
3Reality BitesParkville DoradosMichael Gaston213.133
3South Siders LeagueJigsaw NationJim Duzyk213.133
3Steel City LeagueThree Mile Island Amusement ParkersAndrew Lehman213.133
3Superman LeagueCalifornia Kicked Ur A$$Craig Burke213.133
3That's the Fact Jack LeagueTy's TiesDave Matter213.133
3Whiff League4 Strikes You're OutTom McGraw213.133

Best Owner Combined Records for Multiple Teams

RankOwner# of LeaguesWLPct.
1Greg Flees33312.733
2Ricardo Alexander23237108.687
3Jason Kiernan68691329.678
4Danny Zaccaro109555.633
5Jerry King1312075.615
6Michael Rudolph40368232.613
7Anthony C54530.600
7Aaron Tiracorda21812.600
9Ken Stevenson98055.593
10Robert Elias19164121.575

Worst Owner Combined Records for Multiple Teams

RankOwner# of LeaguesWLPct.
1EJ Camburn2822.267
2Ken DeGroot41743.283
3Brad Lewallen31431.311
4Tom McGraw65338637.347
5Michael Gaston24130230.361
6Dan Levy31728.378
6Mike Scott1268112.378
8Logan Malsack42337.383
9Foster Hula53045.400
10Michael Burkert31926.422
10Mike DeSmedt31926.422
10Rick Furtak31926.422

Best Team Power Index (Week 2)

RankLeagueTeamOwnerPower Index
1Great Lakes LeagueSilver Beach Silver SurfersJason Kiernan81.9282
2Whiff LeagueBig Train Rides The Ryan ExpressJason Kiernan81.5457
3Winners Circle LeagueDagobah Swamp DwellersJason Kiernan80.2391
4Tobacco Road LeagueKingston Ganja SmokersRicardo Alexander80.2147
5Four Star LeagueNYC2ATL Jr BlackbirdsRicardo Alexander80.0279
6Moneyball LeagueAtlanta Beane PiesRicardo Alexander79.8813
7Minnie & Paul LeagueMinoso & WanerJason Kiernan79.3804
8Beer LeagueElsinore HosersAnthony C79.0055
9Murderers' RowRuth and Gehrig Bashing and SmashinJason Kiernan78.5583
10Bronx Bombers LeagueMaris & MantleJason Kiernan78.2926

Worst Team Power Index (Week 2)

RankLeagueTeamOwnerPower Index
1Great Lakes LeagueRogue Island Rebels Dan Levy13.5528
2Born to Run LeagueOnly One Crazy LifeTom McGraw16.2258
3Scooby Doo LeagueCalifornia Kicked Ur A$$Craig Burke17.1773
4Deuces Wild LeagueLexington LosersTom McGraw18.2966
5Golden Throat LeagueTeam ChilliwackersMichael Gaston18.5316
6Original Six LeagueSt. Paul MooseTom McGraw19.0135
7Grand Slam LeagueDevil's Den SharpshootersMichael Lehman19.1857
8Born to Run LeagueSonoma RedsKen DeGroot19.5755
9Longball LeagueBaltimore BlastersMichael Gaston19.7023
10Longball LeagueNew Jersey ReignAndrew Lehman19.7915

Most Improved Teams

RankLeagueTeamOwnerThis YearLast YearDifference
1Grand Slam LeagueWashington LobbyistsYuri Belova14-1 (.933)72-78 (.480).453
2Grand Slam LeagueManny SlamirezesDave Matter14-1 (.933)74-76 (.493).440
3Redbirds LeagueCape Horn PenguinsMichael Quinn12-3 (.800)60-90 (.400).400
4Beer LeagueElsinore HosersAnthony C13-2 (.867)72-78 (.480).387
5Reality BitesMemphis BighittersMichael Quinn12-3 (.800)64-86 (.427).373
5Deuces Wild LeagueTwinsburg TwinsMichael Rudolph12-3 (.800)64-86 (.427).373
7Born to Run LeagueGasoline RainbowJim Duzyk13-2 (.867)75-75 (.500).367
7The Kings of QueensKansas BucksGreg Flees13-2 (.867)75-75 (.500).367
9Four Star LeagueNYC2ATL Jr BlackbirdsRicardo Alexander13-2 (.867)76-74 (.507).360
9Batman LeaguePass Me The BatchipsAlonda Clifton12-3 (.800)66-84 (.440).360
9Winners Circle LeagueDetroit ProhaskasJohn Hula11-4 (.733)56-94 (.373).360
9Bleed Dodger BlueDeferred Payments till 2088Jamie Reese12-3 (.800)66-84 (.440).360

Teams with Greatest Declines

RankLeagueTeamOwnerThis YearLast YearDifference
1Superman LeagueWeisinger FlyersDave Matter1-14 (.067)83-67 (.553)-.487
2That's the Fact Jack LeagueTy's TiesDave Matter2-13 (.133)87-63 (.580)-.447
3Phightin' Phils LeagueThe 1993 Philadelphia Phillies Men Injecting Men 5Christian Ingram3-12 (.200)94-56 (.627)-.427
4Superman LeagueCalifornia Kicked Ur A$$Craig Burke2-13 (.133)79-71 (.527)-.393
4Deuces Wild LeagueYellowstone GeysersJamie Reese2-13 (.133)79-71 (.527)-.393
6Reality BitesParkville DoradosMichael Gaston2-13 (.133)77-73 (.513)-.380
6Hall of Fame LeagueNordeast Original SinnersAndrew Lehman2-13 (.133)77-73 (.513)-.380
8Gone But Not Forgotten LeagueVeeckville GaedelsAnthony C3-12 (.200)85-65 (.567)-.367
8Steel City LeagueThree Mile Island Amusement ParkersAndrew Lehman2-13 (.133)75-75 (.500)-.367
10Bleed Dodger BlueSoutheast Northern State WesternersLeif Jonson4-11 (.267)95-55 (.633)-.367

Franchises with no Division Titles Currently in First Place

LeagueTeamOwnerRecord
Beer LeagueKona Big Wave Golden AleTom McGraw9-6 (.600)
BirdlandOcean City s0t0htaniJohn Hula11-4 (.733)
Blue and Gray LeagueCorwin's Silver and Azure RaimentJohn Hula9-6 (.600)
Born to Run LeagueCalifornia Kicked Ur A$$Craig Burke9-6 (.600)
British Invasion LeagueLondon Zombie ApocalypseYuri Belova9-6 (.600)
Broadway LeagueRusty NailsRobert Elias and Benchwarmer Baseball League Office9-6 (.600)
Cleveland RocksCleveland Hot WaxxAlonda Clifton9-6 (.600)
Commissioners League1950's Speed Freaks and GeeksMichael Lehman9-6 (.600)
Firemen LeagueRed's 4 Alarm ChiliAlonda Clifton8-7 (.533)
Five Boroughs LeagueThe Thing From the Sock DrawerAndrew Lehman9-6 (.600)
Game Night LeagueAvalon Hill Armchair GeneralsRobert Elias10-5 (.667)
Geek Pride LeagueNotre Dame ChoirboysAndrew Lehman11-4 (.733)
Grand Slam LeagueManny SlamirezesDave Matter14-1 (.933)
Great Lakes LeagueSt. Lawrence Sea WolvesDave Matter10-5 (.667)
K Street LeagueThe Big Unit Throwing Gas!!!Jason Kiernan12-3 (.800)
MarxballClaustrophobic UniverseJim Duzyk10-5 (.667)
MarxballNew York Opera CompanyJon Swanson10-5 (.667)
Moneyball LeagueBlast from the PastMichael Lehman10-5 (.667)
Motor City LeagueClassic CarsAlonda Clifton8-7 (.533)
Motor City LeagueSweet Lou's DessertsJohn Stroba9-6 (.600)
North Siders LeagueGold Coast WildcatsMichael Quinn11-4 (.733)
Pacific Northwest LeaguePike's PeakersJamie Reese10-5 (.667)
Scooby Doo LeagueJunkyard DogsJamie Reese10-5 (.667)
South Siders LeagueChristmas CannonsJohn Hula12-3 (.800)
South Siders LeagueHouse of the Rising SunCraig Burke9-6 (.600)
They Might Be GiantsGhosts of the Polo GroundsMichael Rudolph9-6 (.600)
ThirtyThirtysomething LeagueSprinters and SluggersDave Matter8-7 (.533)
Tobacco Road LeagueCalifornia Kicked Ur A$$Craig Burke9-6 (.600)
Wes Anderson LeagueCalifornia Kicked Ur A$$Craig Burke11-4 (.733)
Wes Anderson LeagueToo Much Monkey BusinessBill Munger and Benchwarmer Baseball League Office10-5 (.667)
Whiff LeagueHome Run Derby RejectsJamie Reese10-5 (.667)
White Elephant LeagueBungalo Bill's Elephant HuntersJamie Reese9-6 (.600)
White Elephant LeagueSouthaven ClippersBill Munger10-5 (.667)
Will Ferrell LeagueThis Is The BBCJamie Reese9-6 (.600)

Division Winners Last Season Currently under .500

LeagueTeamOwnerRecord
A League About NothingInfinite ZeroesDavid Henning7-8 (.467)
American AssociationArea 51 ET'sJerry King5-10 (.333)
BeatleballBroomall BoomersBill Munger7-8 (.467)
BeatleballRingo's StarsMichael Rudolph6-9 (.400)
Beer LeagueGoose Island 312 Chicago MicrobrewJason Kiernan7-8 (.467)
Beer LeagueMissing PersonsBenchwarmer Baseball League Office and Robert Elias7-8 (.467)
Big Red Machine LeagueSuperblood WolfmoonJim Duzyk7-8 (.467)
BirdlandBird DroppingsJohn Stroba7-8 (.467)
Blame Canada LeagueAurora BorealisSherman Wan7-8 (.467)
Blame Canada LeagueFairplays Hubba-balooJason Kiernan7-8 (.467)
Blame Canada LeagueFrigid Pink Ladies of the Artic NightJamie Reese6-9 (.400)
Blame Canada LeagueThunder Bay VoyageursJerry Stevens7-8 (.467)
Bleed Dodger BlueBrooklyn BluesAlonda Clifton3-12 (.200)
Bleed Dodger BlueSoutheast Northern State WesternersLeif Jonson4-11 (.267)
Blue and Gray LeagueBradford BluecoatsMichael Lehman7-8 (.467)
Blue and Gray LeagueSavannah Sand GnatsDaniel Foley, Jr.5-10 (.333)
Born to Run LeagueCentral City FlashesDavid Henning5-10 (.333)
Born to Run LeagueCincinnati ThunderroadMichael Clancy6-9 (.400)
Born to Run LeagueQuad Cities Stealing HomeTom Kohl6-9 (.400)
British Invasion LeagueAbbey Road RevolutionDavid Henning6-9 (.400)
British Invasion LeagueTime Of the SeasonJamie Reese6-9 (.400)
Broadway LeagueRocky Horror Picture ShowAndrew Lehman6-9 (.400)
Bronx Bombers LeagueChandeliers On The HoodSherman Wan7-8 (.467)
Experts LeagueNYC FantasyBaseballSherpa.comScott Swanay7-8 (.467)
Experts LeagueSt. Louis PrefectosSheldon Price4-11 (.267)
Fenway FenaticsReal Ballplayers Play TwoAlonda Clifton7-8 (.467)
Fenway FenaticsSkeleton CrewKen Stevenson7-8 (.467)
Firemen LeagueBanta FireAndrew Lehman6-9 (.400)
Firemen LeagueBlue Earth Jolly Green GiantsSam Campbell6-9 (.400)
Firemen LeagueKingston Reggae BoysRicardo Alexander6-9 (.400)
Firemen LeagueSmoke on the WaterSherman Wan7-8 (.467)
Five Boroughs LeagueBrooklyn GhostbustersJohn Stroba7-8 (.467)
Five Boroughs LeagueManhattan MagillasDave Matter6-9 (.400)
Four Star LeagueExsangui NationSherman Wan5-10 (.333)
Four Star LeagueSink The BismarckAndrew Lehman4-11 (.267)
Four Star LeagueStalag 33 & 1/3rdMichael Lehman4-11 (.267)
Game Night LeagueSoCal Blue DogsScott Owens7-8 (.467)
Geek Pride LeagueBoba Chette and the DarksabersSherman Wan6-9 (.400)
Golden Throat LeagueAzilum AntionettesAndrew Lehman7-8 (.467)
Gone But Not Forgotten LeagueCultural BurnsJim Duzyk7-8 (.467)
Gone But Not Forgotten LeagueLarry, Pedro, Kenny Hill and the 1994 ExposJason Kiernan7-8 (.467)
Gone But Not Forgotten LeagueVeeckville GaedelsAnthony C3-12 (.200)
Grand Slam LeagueMoons Over My HammySherman Wan5-10 (.333)
Grand Slam LeagueUltimate TatersDavid Henning7-8 (.467)
Hall of Fame LeagueAlcatraz CrabcakesMichael Burkert7-8 (.467)
Home of the BraveI've Seen Your Face Before My FriendSherman Wan6-9 (.400)
Home of the BraveMiddle School JocksBenchwarmer Baseball League Office and Bill Munger7-8 (.467)
K Street LeagueAlvin ExpressMichael Quinn7-8 (.467)
K Street LeagueAtco Baseball GURUChris Bellina7-8 (.467)
K Street LeagueCincinnati Red Legs 4John Hula7-8 (.467)
Longball LeagueKingman KongsDave Matter7-8 (.467)
Minnie & Paul LeagueHappy CampersAlonda Clifton4-11 (.267)
Minnie & Paul LeagueRiverdale Robot RefugeesDavid Henning7-8 (.467)
Moneyball LeagueBilly Beane Works MiraclesRobert Hamilton7-8 (.467)
Moneyball LeagueBilly's CardsMichael Quinn7-8 (.467)
Murderers' RowPaducah ThunderMichael Quinn7-8 (.467)
North Siders LeagueOmaha Golden SpikesDon Kruse6-9 (.400)
Original Six LeaguePowerplay GoalsBenchwarmer Baseball League Office and Michael Lehman5-10 (.333)
Pacific Northwest LeagueSnoqualmie OwlsSherman Wan7-8 (.467)
Perfect World LeagueLong Island DucksBill Munger5-10 (.333)
Perfect World LeagueMalta FalconsSherman Wan7-8 (.467)
Phightin' Phils LeagueThe 1993 Philadelphia Phillies Men Injecting Men 5Christian Ingram3-12 (.200)
Reality BitesAmerica's IdolsDave Matter6-9 (.400)
Redbirds LeagueGet A BRAIN! MORANSSherman Wan6-9 (.400)
Royal Flush LeagueBellevue VikingsMichael Lehman7-8 (.467)
Scooby Doo LeagueNorth DeLisle RangersSherman Wan5-10 (.333)
Shadowball LeagueTombstone Gun FightersRobert Elias7-8 (.467)
Silver Screen LeagueAvalon DryadsJohn Stroba3-12 (.200)
South Siders LeagueHarry Carrys MisfitsTom McGraw6-9 (.400)
Steel City LeagueCarnegie MelonsDave Matter7-8 (.467)
That's the Fact Jack LeagueHe-Man!!! Is who I'm gonna callJason Kiernan7-8 (.467)
That's the Fact Jack LeagueTy's TiesDave Matter2-13 (.133)
The Kings of QueensHeffernan's HenchmenMichael Rudolph5-10 (.333)
The Kings of QueensNevada MarshalsMark Currie7-8 (.467)
They Might Be GiantsSilicon Valley SluggersDave Matter6-9 (.400)
ThirtyThirtysomething LeagueDuluth SuperiorsJerry Stevens7-8 (.467)
ThirtyThirtysomething LeagueOklahoma Black GoldPhillip Dang6-9 (.400)
Three of a Kind LeagueEquilateral TrianglesMichael Rudolph7-8 (.467)
Three of a Kind LeagueMotor City GamblersTom McGraw5-10 (.333)
Three of a Kind LeagueSouthside Black StockingsMike DeSmedt7-8 (.467)
Three of a Kind LeagueThe Three AmigosLeif Jonson7-8 (.467)
Tobacco Road LeagueCarmel Surfer BoysAndrew Lehman5-10 (.333)
Tobacco Road LeagueDurham DragonwingsJohn Stroba6-9 (.400)
Tobacco Road LeagueJordan's JammersJason Kiernan7-8 (.467)
Triple Crown LeagueToronto Maple LeifsLeif Jonson6-9 (.400)
Wes Anderson LeagueMysterium TremendumDavid Henning7-8 (.467)
Whiff LeaguePeaches of LongevityJim Duzyk6-9 (.400)
Whiff LeagueSpaceman SpiffJohn Hula7-8 (.467)
White Elephant LeagueHouston DomeMichael Quinn7-8 (.467)
Will Ferrell LeagueBrick's BashersDave Matter7-8 (.467)
Winners Circle LeagueAngel CatsDave Matter4-11 (.267)
Winners Circle LeagueNYC2ATL Taxi DriversRicardo Alexander7-8 (.467)

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