2024 HR Derby - Discussions and Transactions

[Southpaw19]

2024 HR DERBY SCOREBOARD (FINAL STANDINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30)

1. Tomthebombadil (347) +5

2. Sammy Sofa (341) +9

3. Andy (321) +6

4. Rob (316) +5

5. Southpaw19 (300) +14

6. Derwood (293) +10

7. sweetpeteman (286) +7

8. Rex Buckingham (277) +8

9. BaconRev (265) +8

10. SouthSideRyan (235) +9

11. Tinkertini26 (185) +8

12. Happ-y Days (178) +2

13. ShōCago (152) +4 
Wicks Vapo-Rub (152) +8

15. Busch Lite (144) +1

16. Around the Hoerner (127) +3

17. You’re Steele The One (125) +3

18. Eagle’s Taillon (121) +4

19. OnlyPhams (99) +1

20. Swansong (86) +2
 

Biggest Output of the Week: Southpaw19

BEST POSSIBLE TEAM SCORE (454)

C Cal Raleigh (34)
1b Pete Alonso (34)
2b Ketel Marte (36)
3b Jose Ramirez (39)
ss Gunnar Henderson (37)
LF Brent Rooker (39)
CF Aaron Judge (58)
RF Anthony Santander (44)
DH Shohei Ohtani (54)
B1 Tyler O’Neill (31) 
B2 Rhys Hoskins (26)
B3 Zach Neto (23) 

[Southpaw19]

Congratulations to Tomthebombadil for winning the 2024 HR Derby!

[Southpaw19]

Guys - this has been a blast running the HR Derby since taking over for Laura. I really wish it would have stayed popular these last few years, but even before 2020, I think this game was dying a slow death. I just didn't want to bring myself to admit it until I saw the turnout last season.

I really, really, really battled myself internally on the use of ghost teams. I didn't want to have to do it. In the end, I wanted more than just 10-12 team standings. Hence the implementation of ghost teams in '23-'24. When there isn't as much participation as there used to be, it stops being fun.

Therefore, I am confirming my earlier decision -- 2024 was my final year running the HR Derby. It is sad to actually say that, as in my mind I was already gearing up to create next year's docs and data, until I realized I don't have to anymore.

That being said, if anyone would like to take over and try to work with Brock and the site admins/mods to generate more interest moving forward - by all means. This was not a game created by me, so therefore it is not mine. If you decide to run things, and you'd like to talk to me about files/formulas/data/prep, etc., my Inbox is always open.

I have had fun these last 15+ years or so. Now maybe I can contribute in other areas of this great site of ours.

Cheers!
Josh

[Sammy Sofa]

Thanks for running this, Josh! It's always been a lot of fun.

[Sammy Sofa]

15 hours ago, Southpaw19 said:

Congratulations to Tomthebombadil for winning the 2024 HR Derby!

[Derwood]

It's been fun! Hope someone else takes it up

[Southpaw19]

THIS JUST IN: 2025 HR Derby might not be dead...

Stay Tuned!

#NotDeadYet

[Sammy Sofa]

Just in time for Halloween!