SCREWBALLS HALL OF FAME
SCREWBALLS HALL OF FAME
Anthony (Tony) Hughes (#19)
Inducted 5/26/99
Played 1998 - 1999
Led the team in Batting Average (.714), doubles (10) and On Base Percentage (.714) in 1998.
Led the team in Games Pitched (9), Games Started (7), Wins (6), Strikeouts (5), and Walks (10) in 1998.
Tied for the team lead in Batting Average (1.000), hits (5), and triples (1) in the 1998 playoffs.
Offensive Stats
Yr G Pos BA AB H 1B 2B 3B HR Sac BB SO R RBI TB SLG OBP 1998 Reg. Season 10 P/2B/SS .714 35 25 12 10 2 1 2 0 0 18 26 42 1.200 .714 1998 Playoffs 2 SF 1.000 5 5 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 4 2 7 1.400 1.000 1999 Reg. Season 3 P .667 12 8 5 2 0 1 0 0 0 8 8 13 1.083 .667 Total 13 P/2B/SF/SS .731 52 38 21 12 3 2 3 0 0 30 36 62 1.192 .731 Red indicates team leader in that category
Pitching Stats
Yr Games Starts Wins Losses Saves SO BB 1998 9 7 6 2 1 5 10 1999 3 3 1 2 0 4 3 Total 12 10 7 4 1 9 13 Note from the Chief:
Tony Hughes was a key player for the Screwballs from day one. Tony came on strong in his pitching debut, relieving an injured Jeff Stah. Tony moved up to the starting pitcher position while Stah was on the D.L.
Plagued with an injured knee, Tony had to drop to the D.L. himself to undergo knee surgery. After a quick recovery Tony was back on the field in full force, winning 5 out of the last 7 games he pitched for the season, and also showing a strong bat. With the return of Stah for the final game, Tony showed us his versatility on the field by playing short stop.
Tony again took the role of starting pitcher in the 1999 season replacing a retired Jeff Stah. Tony picked up where he left off, winning the season opener, and batting .667 after 3 games.
Tony was an outstanding team player, whose positive attitude helped motivate the team even when things looked hopeless. Tony displayed sportsmanlike conduct and was a team leader in both his spirit and ability. Tony will be sorely missed, as both a teammate and a friend.
Now that Tony is starting his new life in Tuscon, I hope he remembers, "There's no plate like home"!!!
-- Chief Crunchie
John ("Steve Johnson") Stevens (#11)
Inducted 5/15/00
Played 1998 - 1999
Led the team in singles (25) and runs scored (33) in 1998.
Tied for the team lead in walks (2) in 1999.
His career games played (30) and at-bats (114) led all Screwballs at the time of his departure. And his 49 runs scored trailed only Paul DalBon's 53 in career totals.
Offensive Stats
Yr G Pos BA AB H 1B 2B 3B HR Sac BB SO R RBI TB SLG OBP 1998 Reg. Season 15 1B .517 58 30 25 5 0 0 0 0 1 33 5 35 .603 .517 1998 Playoffs 2 1B .429 7 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 .429 .429 1999 Reg. Season 13 1B .408 49 20 18 2 0 0 0 2 1 14 2 22 .449 .431 Total 30 1B .465 114 53 46 7 0 0 0 2 2 49 7 60 .526 .474 Red indicates team leader in that category
Note from the Chief:
John Stevens thrived as the starting 1st baseman for the Screwballs for two seasons. Since John's debut at 1st base in the Screwballs first game, John stood out from the rest. His steady glove played a major factor in bringing the Screwballs to the playoffs in their rookie season.
Among John's many accomplishments during his illustrious career include the most games played and the most at-bats out of any player until his departure late in the '99 season. These stats display John's dedication to the Screwballs team. John only missed one game in the Screwballs' first season, but that was for an opportunity to serve the President of the United States of America.
John's focus and great base-running earned him the right of lead-off batter for most of the games. His never-give-up attitude on the base path earned him many extra bases and runs for the team. John's persistence and winning attitude were greatly appreciated by the whole team.
The only thing left for the Chief to say is "Way to be", John Stevens, "Way to be".
-- Chief Crunchie
Paul "Dally" DalBon (#77)
Inducted 5/14/01
Played 1998 - 2000
Led the team in at-bats (52), hits (35), triples (5), home runs (8), RBI (40), total bases (78), and slugging percentage (1.500) in 1998.
Led the team in Batting Average (.667), home runs (5), runs (18), total bases (50), and slugging percentage (1.111) in 1999.
Led the team in doubles (4), home runs (5), RBI (24), and slugging percentage (1.132) in 2000.
Led the team in numerous categories in the 1998 and 2000 playoffs.
At the time of his departure from the team, he is the career team leader in doubles (16), home runs (21), runs (72), RBI (98), total bases (190), and slugging percentage (1.234).
Holds many team records, including most hits in a season (35), most hits in a game (6), most home runs in a season (8), most home runs in a game (3), most RBI in a season (40), most RBI in a game (9), and highest slugging percentage in a season (1.500), among others.
Offensive Stats
Yr G Pos BA AB H 1B 2B 3B HR Sac BB SO R RBI TB SLG OBP 1998 Reg. Season 14 SS 52 35 13 9 5 8 2 0 0 32 40 78 1.500 .648 1998 Playoffs 2 SS 6 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 4 9 1.500 1999 Reg. Season 12 SS/P/LF .667 45 30 21 3 1 5 1 1 0 18 24 50 1.111 .660 2000 Reg. Season 11 LF/SS 38 22 12 4 1 5 2 0 0 15 24 43 1.132 2000 Playoffs 5 SS 13 7 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 6 10 Total 44 SS/P/LF 154 97 53 16 7 21 5 1 0 72 98 190 1.234 .613 Red indicates team leader in that category Pitching Stats
Yr Games Starts Wins Losses Saves SO BB 1999 4 4 0 4 0 5 9 Total 4 4 0 4 0 5 9 Note from the Coach:
In the entire history of the Screwballs franchise, Paul DalBon has been the best player ever on the team. Period. Whether we're talking about his impressive offensive power, his base running prowess, his stellar defense, or his rifle of an arm. The numbers can tell us a lot about his mighty career. We can see that he led the team every year in home runs. His 21 career dingers not only outnumber everyone else, they outnumber everyone else combined! His run producing numbers seem untouchable. Compare his 72 runs with the next highest total - 55, or his 98 RBI with the next highest - 54! In addition to all the categories he leads careerwise, Paul also ranks 2nd in games played, at-bats, hits, and triples.
We recognize Paul's greatness not only in his offensive statistics, but in his play on the field. Paul was the star defensive player, wherever he played. Normally he tackled the difficult shortstop position, displaying great range, speed, and throwing ability. Paul recorded a number of double-plays, something usually unheard of in slow-pitch softball. He also excelled at other positions, including the outfield and even pitcher!
Paul also played the game the way it should be played. Paul was competitive - putting his all into every swing at the plate and every step down the baseline. But he showed respect for opposing teams, never bragging or boasting. He inspired his teammates with spirited and good-natured play.
It is my honor to induct #77, Paul DalBon, into our revered Hall of Fame, and I know this writeup will embarrass you Dally, but tough! And, don't think that just because you've been inducted into the Screwballs Hall of Fame, that you can't play for us in the future. In fact, quite the opposite is true. This induction serves as an open invitation, so if you do ever want to come back and play for us, you will be guaranteed a spot on the team.
-- Coach Sluggo
Paul's Comments on his induction:
Wow, you should write for the Globe. Thanks alot, I appreciate the kind words. I am going to miss playing this year, but unfortunately the commute is just to long. Maybe some day I will be able to join the Screwnuts again
Good luck this year!Paul
Comments from Tony Hughes, fellow HoF member:
Well it's about time that Mr. Dalbon was inducted!
Out in Arizona we've all been wondering when that would occur! The Indians in the Mountains are singing folk songs about Mr. Dalbon! Congrats Paul! It was one of the highlights of my Raytheon experience to play for the Screwballs and the great guys on the team! Thanks for the great times!Tony
Comments from Jamie Hoy, Screwball in '98:
Congrats Paul!!! I agree with you Tony.... I think the best times while I was at Raytheon were playing with the Screwballs (that and hiking in the White mountains!). Thanx for the fond memories!
Comments from John Stevens, fellow HoF member:
Way to go Paul! Here's an e-mail beer from me to you!
Later,
John a.k.a. "Steve Johnson"