Wednesday, October 11, 2023

S57 Initial Power Rankings

Richard Castle - contributing reporter


Skynet is prepped and ready for the initial power rankings of this fresh new season 57. By record as of this writing here are the top 5 records:
  • 31-8
    • Atlanta (NL-E)
  • 29-10
    • Houston (AL-S), Columbus Corbis (NL-E)
  • 25-14
    • Huntington Tropics (AL-S)
  • 24-15
    • Helena (AL-W), Buffalo Bisons (NL-E), Tokyo Nomo (NL-W)
  • 23-16
    • Philadelphia (AL-N)
Per the usual, Atlanta and Houston are pulling away from the pack and perhaps not a surprise in Columbus; but they too are taking a decent lead even with Buffalo coming on strong this year. 





If we look at how each team has expected to win based off recent play, here is what we'd see. Champs and Wildcard are listed based on expected win percentages. Current playoff teams are highlighted in bold. 
It seems with the exception of Vancouver and Oklahoma City, everyone who would be expected to be in the playoffs are currently lined up for it. The NL West division seems to be the one to watch this year. 
Seems the AL might be favored in the All-Star game and the World Series this year. 
  1. .778 - Houston Space Cowboys (AL-S Champ)
  2. .751 - Atlanta Expos (AL-E Champ)
  3. .641 - Huntington Tropics (AL Wildcard 1)
  4. .641 - Helena Hot Dogs (AL-W Champ)
  5. .637 - Columbus Corgis (NL-E Champ)
  6. .623 - Buffalo Bisons (NL Wildcard 1)
  7. .601 - Salt Lake City Punk! (AL Wildcard 2)
  8. .596 - Tokyo Nomo (NL-W Champ)
  9. .572 - Oklahoma City Barons (NL WIldcard 2)
  10. .565 - Vancouver Canucks
  11. .563 - New Orleans Hurricane Dodgers (NL-S Champ)
  12. .542 - Hartford Rising Stars (NL-N Champ)
  13. .540 - Philadelphia Harpers (AL-N Champ)
  14. .539 - Chicago Gunslingers 
  15. .502 - Salem Bourbon Makers
  16. .500 - Santa Fe Surf Riders VIII
  17. .479 - Anaheim Diablos
  18. .462 - Washington DC Nationals
  19. .457 - Boston Baseball Team
  20. .441 - Charleston Offspring
  21. .424 - Mexico City Staring Frongs
  22. .416 - Dover Hazmats
  23. .413 - Montreal Fighting Poutine Plates 
  24. .408 - Jacksonville Lizard Kings
  25. .392 - Austin Son's of Odin
  26. .384 - New York Empire
  27. .378 - Minnesota North Stars 
  28. .365 - Milwaukee Metronomers
  29. .343 - Pittsburgh Yinzers 
  30. .316 - Colorado Springs From My Loins
  31. .299 - Augusta Alcoholics
  32. .292 - Tacoma Aroma