The League Office is pleased to announce that the 1996 Preseason Predictions are now available. The full report can be viewed at the following link:
👉 1996 Preseason Prediction Report
Highlights include projected standings, top hitters, and top pitchers for both the Federal League and the United League.
Federal League – Predicted Standings
East Division
- Florida Marlins – 100-62 (.617)
- Cincinnati Reds – 85-77 (.525)
- Orlando Devil Rays – 73-89 (.451)
- Cleveland Spiders – 68-94 (.420)
- New York Yankees – 58-104 (.358)
- Boston Red Sox – 57-105 (.352)
Central Division
- Kansas City Royals – 114-48 (.704)
- St. Louis Cardinals – 92-70 (.568)
- Chicago Cubs – 89-73 (.549)
- Texas Rangers – 88-74 (.543)
- Minnesota Twins – 83-79 (.512)
- Chicago White Sox – 69-93 (.426)
United League – Predicted Standings
East Division
- Montreal Expos – 97-65 (.599)
- Washington Senators – 96-66 (.593)
- New York Mets – 90-72 (.556)
- Toronto Blue Jays – 88-74 (.543)
- Baltimore Orioles – 73-89 (.451)
- Detroit Tigers – 65-97 (.401)
West Division
- Seattle Pilots – 95-67 (.586)
- Arizona Diamondbacks – 77-85 (.475)
- Los Angeles Dodgers – 76-86 (.469)
- Oakland Athletics – 75-87 (.463)
- San Diego Padres – 74-88 (.457)
- Colorado Rockies – 70-92 (.432)
Projected Top Hitters
- Barry Bonds (BOS) – 53 HR, 110 RBI, 50 SB, .290 AVG
- Chipper Jones (TEX) – 54 HR, 154 RBI, .304 AVG
- Frank Thomas (MIN) – 54 HR, 132 RBI, .304 AVG
- Jim Thome (KC) – 54 HR, 140 RBI, .279 AVG
- Ken Griffey Jr. (SEA) – 64 HR, 159 RBI, 38 SB, .283 AVG
Projected Top Pitchers
- Kevin Brown (KC) – 21-7, 2.77 ERA, 275 K
- Doug Drabek (MON) – 20-8, 2.79 ERA, 215 K
- Randy Johnson (SEA) – 20-8, 2.84 ERA, 344 K
- Pedro Martinez (MON) – 15-10, 2.48 ERA, 421 K
- Roger Clemens (MON) – 18-9, 3.14 ERA, 252 K
The full statistical breakdown, including complete batting and pitching leaderboards, is available in the Preseason Prediction Report.
The 1996 season promises to be competitive from Opening Day. Best of luck to all clubs as we prepare to get underway!