1999 Eastern League season
The 1999 Eastern League season began on approximately April 1 and the regular season ended on approximately September 1.
The Harrisburg Senators defeated the Norwich Navigators 3 games to 2 to win the Eastern League Championship Series.
Regular season
Standings
| Eastern League - Northern Division | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Trenton Thunder | 92 | 50 | .648 | – |
| Norwich Navigators | 78 | 64 | .549 | 14.0 |
| Portland Sea Dogs | 65 | 77 | .458 | 27.0 |
| New Britain Rock Cats | 65 | 77 | .458 | 27.0 |
| New Haven Ravens | 59 | 82 | .418 | 32.5 |
| Binghamton Mets | 54 | 88 | .380 | 38.0 |
| Eastern League - Southern Division | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Erie SeaWolves | 81 | 61 | .570 | – |
| Harrisburg Senators | 76 | 66 | .535 | 5.0 |
| Reading Phillies | 73 | 69 | .514 | 8.0 |
| Bowie Baysox | 70 | 71 | .496 | 10.5 |
| Akron Aeros | 69 | 71 | .493 | 11.0 |
| Altoona Curve | 67 | 73 | .479 | 13.0 |
Notes:
- Green shade indicates that team advanced to the playoffs
- Bold indicates that team advanced to ELCS
- Italics indicates that team won ELCS
Statistical league leaders
Batting leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| AVG | Nick Johnson (Norwich Navigators) | .345 |
| HR | Chris Norton (Portland Sea Dogs) | 38 |
| RBI | Andy Tracy (Harrisburg Senators) | 128 |
| R | Nick Johnson (Norwich Navigators) | 114 |
Pitching leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| W | Bronson Arroyo (Altoona Curve) Jason Beverlin (Norwich Navigators) | 15 15 |
| ERA | Pat Ahearne (New Haven Ravens) | 2.61 |
| SO | Ryan Anderson (New Haven Ravens) | 162 |
| SV | Joe Lisio (Norwich Navigators) | 33 |
Playoffs
Divisional Series
Northern Division
The Norwich Navigators defeated the Trenton Thunder in the Northern Division playoffs 3 games to 2.
Southern Division
The Harrisburg Senators defeated the Erie SeaWolves in the Southern Division playoffs 3 games to 1.
Championship Series
The Harrisburg Senators defeated the Norwich Navigators in the ELCS 3 games to 2. In the final game of the series, the Navigators were leading 11-9 in the bottom of the ninth. The bases were loaded, there was 2 outs and a full count. That's when Milton Bradley hit a grand slam to win the game, and league championship, for the Senators.
References
External links
- 1999 Eastern League Review at thebaseballcube.com