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    Aggie C/O '01
    • Feb 2009
    • 4355

    [MLB The Show] RTTS: RF Guy Cullen








    YEAR 10: 2022 (CURRENT SEASON)



    Monthly Updates:
     




    OFFSEASON 2019 - TBD
     



    SEPT/OCT 2019 - TBD
     

    Monthly Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    .000
    Playoff Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    .000
    Final Standings:

    TEA
    W
    L
    GB


    AUGUST 2019
     

    Monthly Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    SEA
    26
    117
    41
    8
    24
    .350
    Standings:

    TEA
    W
    L
    GB
    SEA
    77
    58
    --
    OAK
    74
    61
    3.0
    TEX
    66
    69
    11.0
    LAA
    63
    72
    14.0
    HOU
    60
    76
    17.5


    JULY 2019
     

    Monthly Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    SEA
    26
    113
    31
    7
    23
    .274
    Standings:

    TEA
    W
    L
    GB
    SEA
    64
    45
    --
    OAK
    62
    45
    1.0
    LAA
    52
    56
    11.5
    TEX
    49
    57
    13.5
    HOU
    47
    60
    16.0
    All Star voting (1st in voting per position):

     

    AMERICAN
    NATIONAL



    TEAM (AL)
    PLAYER
    POSITION
    TEAM (NL)
    PLAYER
    C
    1B
    2B
    3B
    SS
    LF
    CF
    RF
    DH
    P



    JUNE 2019
     

    Monthly Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    SEA
    28
    118
    37
    7
    21
    .314
    Standings:

    TEA
    W
    L
    GB
    SEA
    51
    32
    --
    OAK
    46
    36
    4.5
    LAA
    41
    42
    10.0
    HOU
    38
    45
    13.0
    TEX
    34
    48
    16.5


    MAY 2019
     




    Monthly Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    SEA
    28
    128
    41
    5
    23
    .320
    Standings:

    TEA
    W
    L
    GB
    OAK
    32
    23
    --
    SEA
    31
    24
    1.0
    HOU
    29
    27
    3.5
    LAA
    29
    27
    3.5
    TEX
    21
    34
    11.0


    APRIL 2019
     
    The Mariners finished 2-4 against the Texas teams to start off the season, including being swept by the Houston Astros at Safeco Field. After hitting a homerun in the first game of the season, Cullen waited almost 2 weeks before hitting another one (@ STL). Cullen received his Regular Season AL MVP trophy on April 5th during the pregame of the Houston series. Unfortunately, he went 0-4 that day and struggled throughout the series (went 2-11). The offensive struggle continued in New York, going 1-14 w/ 7K. His average didn't start to pick up until mid-April, when they went to St. Louis for a 3 game series (8-14, 2 HR, & 4 RBI). They finished the month one game under .500 (13-14) and 3 games behind divisional leader, Oakland Athletics. Opposing teams still didn't want to give him a chance to hurt them at the plate, esp. with runners in scoring position. He was intentionally walked 6 times in April, almost half of his total number of walks in 2018 (13 BB).




    Monthly Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    SEA
    27
    117
    30
    6
    18
    .256
    Standings:

    TEA
    W
    L
    GB
    OAK
    17
    12
    --
    HOU
    15
    12
    1.0
    SEA
    13
    14
    3.0
    TEX
    12
    15
    4.0
    LAA
    12
    16
    4.5


    SPRING TRAINING 2019
     
    Another offseason has come and passed, it's time to get back on the field. Cullen took home the greatest individual award last year, the American League MVP award. This year, he hopes to take home the greatest team award, the 2019/20 World Series Championship. The Mariners came into Spring Training ranked #1 OVR in the AL (#3 in MLB). They are favored to repeat as AL West division champions. Cullen did not fail to excite the crowds in his limited AB. He hit over .300 and belted 5HR with 12 RBI. They start off the 2019 against division foes, Texas Rangers at Arlington. Let's Go M's!




    Monthly Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    SEA
    23
    69
    22
    5
    12
    .319












     
    SEASON
    AGE
    TEA
    LG
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    2022
    27
    NL
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    .000
    2021
    26
    AL
    156
    696
    212
    41
    114
    .305
    2020
    25
    AL
    148
    633
    159
    31
    98
    .251
    2019
    24
    AL
    162
    713
    221
    39
    133
    .310
    2018
    23
    AL
    158
    715
    213
    52
    148
    .298
    2017
    22
    AL
    98
    403
    115
    28
    77
    .285
    2016
    21
    AL
    136
    564
    125
    24
    72
    .222
    TEA
    YRS
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    CAREER
    ---
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    .0
    CAREER
    ---
    6
    858
    3724
    1045
    215
    642
    .281
    CAREER
    ---
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    .0
    CAREER
    ---
    6
    858
    3724
    1045
    215
    642
    .281
    CAREER
    ---
    7
    858
    3724
    1045
    215
    642
    .281




     
    SEASON
    AGE
    LEV
    AFF
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    2015
    20
    AAA
    107
    481
    157
    30
    99
    .326
    2014
    19
    AAA
    74
    310
    81
    10
    52
    .261
    2013
    19
    AAA
    23
    95
    29
    2
    16
    .305
    2013
    18
    AA
    62
    265
    90
    16
    58
    .340
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    CAREER
    ---
    AAA
    204
    886
    267
    42
    167
    .301
    CAREER
    ---
    AA
    62
    265
    90
    16
    58
    .340
    CAREER
    ---
    MiLB
    266
    1151
    357
    58
    225
    .310









    Yearly Awards:

    Yearly Progression (Attributes):
     
    SEA
    OVR
    CON vs R
    CON vs L
    PWR vs R
    PWR vs L
    VIS
    DISC
    CLT
    BNT
    DBNT
    DUR
    FLD
    ARM
    ACC
    REA
    SPD
    BR ABL
    BR AGG
    2019
    99
    99
    91
    99
    91
    97
    87
    99
    31
    29
    99
    65
    81
    78
    85
    71
    51
    37
    2018
    99
    91
    72
    99
    70
    86
    80
    99
    25
    24
    79
    63
    74
    71
    75
    66
    47
    32
    2017
    96
    86
    66
    97
    67
    70
    66
    89
    23
    22
    74
    60
    68
    67
    69
    65
    46
    30
    2016
    84
    70
    56
    81
    60
    61
    59
    80
    23
    19
    67
    53
    63
    62
    63
    65
    46
    27
    2015
    71
    62
    47
    63
    49
    52
    45
    56
    20
    17
    58
    43
    58
    56
    57
    61
    42
    25
    2014
    62
    53
    42
    53
    41
    49
    41
    52
    20
    13
    53
    41
    49
    49
    54
    55
    39
    22
    2013
    47
    40
    29
    36
    25
    38
    37
    48
    17
    12
    49
    34
    45
    46
    45
    41
    31
    21
    *BLACK denotes increase from previous year, while RED denotes decrease from previous year.


    Monthly Updates (Past Seasons):
     

    2018 SEASON


     
    OFFSEASON 2018
     
    Noticed that Cullen had the most AB by a LH in the AL, surpassing Ichiro's 704 AB in 2004. He fell 1 short of tying Jimmy Rollin's 716 AB in 2007. The club traded SP Blake Beavan for SP Yovani Gallardo(MIL), both are on the other side of 30 but Gallardo is 92 (ovr). The M's resigned most of the youth we obtained late last season. C Travis d'Arnaud (30yrs 80ovr) signed a 4yr/20.1M deal. 1B is getting old; Mike Carp is 32yrs old and Matt Tuiasosopo is 32, so 22yr old Roger Greenwood's time as the full time 1B may be getting closer. The only retiree to get into the HOF was

    (SF) SP Tim Lincecum
    • 2006-20018
    • 139-115
    • 3.37 ERA
    • 2471 SO
    • 2325.0 IP



    SEPT/OCT 2018
     

    Monthly Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    SEA
    26
    114
    27
    8
    18
    .237
    Playoff Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    SEA
    5
    25
    4
    2
    6
    .160
    Final Standings:

    TEA
    W
    L
    GB
    X - SEA
    98
    64
    --
    TEX
    85
    77
    13.0
    OAK
    85
    77
    13.0
    HOU
    77
    85
    21.0
    LAA
    72
    90
    26.0


    AUGUST 2018
     

    Monthly Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    SEA
    26
    115
    34
    10
    28
    .296
    Standings:

    TEA
    W
    L
    GB
    SEA
    79
    55
    --
    TEX
    73
    61
    6.0
    OAK
    70
    64
    9.0
    LAA
    61
    73
    18.0
    HOU
    61
    73
    18.0


    JULY 2018
     

    Monthly Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    SEA
    24
    105
    34
    8
    23
    .324
    Standings:

    TEA
    W
    L
    GB
    SEA
    61
    45
    --
    TEX
    60
    48
    2.0
    OAK
    54
    53
    7.5
    HOU
    49
    56
    11.5
    LAA
    46
    60
    15.0
    All Star voting (1st in voting per position):

     

    NATIONAL 2
    AMERICAN 5



    TEAM (NL)
    PLAYER
    POSITION
    TEAM (AL)
    PLAYER
    SF
    BUSTER POSEY
    C
    MIN
    CARLOS SANTANA
    ATL
    FREDDIE FREEMAN
    1B
    KC
    ERIC HOSMER
    SF
    JASON KIPNIS
    2B
    TEX
    JOSE REYES
    MIA
    RICHIE NELSON
    3B
    TOR
    BRETT LAWRIE
    PIT
    JED LOWRIE
    SS
    TEX
    JURICKSON PROFAR
    CIN
    ALEX HASSAN
    LF
    TEX
    BRYCE HARPER
    SD
    CAMERON MAYBIN
    CF
    CLE
    OSCAR TAVERAS
    WSH
    DESMOND JENNINGS
    RF
    SEA
    GUY CULLEN
    SD
    YONDER ALONSO
    DH
    OAK
    JUSTIN UPTON
    COL
    JOHNNY CUETO
    P
    KC
    TREVOR CAHILL



    JUNE 2018
     

    Monthly Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    SEA
    26
    121
    39
    10
    27
    .322
    Standings:

    TEA
    W
    L
    GB
    SEA
    45
    36
    --
    TEX
    43
    39
    2.5
    OAK
    42
    40
    3.5
    HOU
    39
    42
    6.0
    LAA
    31
    51
    14.5


    MAY 2018
     

    Monthly Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    SEA
    26
    123
    39
    7
    27
    .317
    Standings:

    TEA
    W
    L
    GB
    SEA
    33
    21
    --
    OAK
    31
    24
    2.5
    TEX
    28
    26
    5.0
    HOU
    27
    27
    6.0
    LAA
    20
    35
    13.5


    APRIL 2018
     

    Monthly Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    SEA
    28
    127
    36
    9
    22
    .283
    Standings:

    TEA
    W
    L
    GB
    OAK
    20
    7
    --
    SEA
    15
    13
    5.5
    HOU
    12
    14
    7.5
    LAA
    9
    17
    10.5


    SPRING TRAINING 2018
     
    DID NOT RECORD INFO/STATS.


    *Post #34 has 2018 Season with monthly photos.


    2017 SEASON


     
    OFFSEASON 2017
     
    A good sophomore season for Cullen cut short by a torn calf. After a rough April, he got into a groove of hitting for average and power. He was on the top of the list for NL MVP, Gold Glove RF, and HR leader. Despite being hurt for a large number of games, the Mariners were able to make the playoffs and were 1 win shy of making it to the National League Championship series. The Detroit Tigers beat the defending champions Diamondbacks in the World Series and had (3B) Miguel Cabrera named the AL MVP. He's the 4th Tiger in 5 years to win the award, Fielder won it last 2 years. Braves' (RF) Jason Heyward won his 2nd NL MVP before signing a 4yr/39.8M deal with Arizona. The Mariners strengthened their outfield with the signing of (LF) Tyler Moore. They also brought in veteran help with Former Indian (2B) Scott Sizemore. The MLB Power Rankings have Seattle ranked 10th (highest in the AL West), which is lower than their 4th place ranking last year. Hopefully, the experience will overcome the loss of talent from FA. Tom Wilhelmsen, former AL Delivery Man of the Year, signed with the Marlins during the offseason. The top 3 team rankings belong to (3) Pittsburgh Pirates, (2) Cleveland Indians, and (3) San Diego Padres.


    SEPT/OCT 2017
     
    Cullen was unable to play due to injury. Despite the absence of their top player, the Mariners were able to get the final Wild Card spot. They finished in a tie with Texas after losing the last game of the season 6-13 at Arlington. Luckily, Seattle was able to bounce back the next day and beat the Rangers 5-2 in an away tie breaker game. Their reward was to face the #1 MLB team Oakland A's (w/ 103 wins). Cullen was taken off the 60 day DL list the same day the Divisional Series started against the A's, so he wasn't able to be put on the 25 man roster. The Mariners took the series the distance before losing in a decisive game 5.

    Final Standings:

    TEA
    W
    L
    GB
    X - OAK
    103
    59
    --
    Y - SEA*
    85
    78
    18.5
    TEX*
    84
    79
    19.5
    LAA
    63
    99
    40.0
    HOU
    60
    102
    43.0
    * Played 1 game tie breaker at the end of the regular season.


    AUGUST 2017
     
    Cullen’s season was cut short after suffering a torn calf 4 games into August. The Mariners had to put him on the 60 day DL. The chances of Mariners making the Playoffs without their best player become slim but the team still says it is playing for the Post Season. Cullen made it known that he will work hard to come back next year an improved player. Mariners have made Eric Thames the starting RF for the rest of the season. He had been used mainly as a DH since Cullen took over the starting job at right field.

    Monthly Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    SEA
    4
    17
    6
    --
    --
    .353
    Standings:

    TEA
    W
    L
    GB
    OAK
    82
    51
    --
    SEA
    72
    61
    10.0
    TEX
    70
    63
    12.0
    LAA
    51
    82
    31.0
    HOU
    49
    84
    33.0


    JULY 2017
     
    This is a month to forget for the Seattle Mariners and its fans. At the beginning of July, the M’s were 1 game behind the Oakland A’s for 1st place in the AL West. Fast forward to the end of July and they have fallen to 3rd place. They are now 11.5 games behind 1st place Oakland and 5.5 games behind 2nd place Rangers. They had the worst July record out of the divisional teams with an 8-17 (.320) record. It didn’t help that they went 1-6 against Oakland this month; Cullen went 7-26, 1HR, and 2 RBIs. For some odd reason, the manager sat him 1 game in the 2nd series against the A’s, despite being the best player on the team. Cullen did struggle during the month compared to previous months. His percentage of balls chased and swinging early/late increased in July. He has dropped out of the top candidates for AL MVP and OF Sluggers. He’s T-1st in HR (28) and Top 10 for RBI (77) and Slug % (.544). Because of the drop off in production, Cullen was not voted for the All Star game, falling from 3rd in RF to 7th. A Divisional Title may not be possible this year but a Wildcard spot is still within reach (2.5g behind KC).

    Monthly Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    SEA
    22
    92
    19
    5
    9
    .207
    Standings:

    TEA
    W
    L
    GB
    OAK
    67
    38
    --
    TEX
    61
    44
    6.0
    SEA
    56
    50
    11.5
    LAA
    40
    64
    26.5
    HOU
    36
    71
    32.0
    All Star voting (1st in voting per position):

     

    AMERICAN 2
    NATIONAL 3


    TEAM (AL)
    PLAYER
    POSITION
    TEAM (NL)
    PLAYER
    MIN
    CARLOS SANTANA
    C
    SF
    BUSTER POSEY
    DET
    PRINCE FIELDER
    1B
    PHI
    JOEY VOTTO
    CLE
    JASON KIPNIS
    2B
    PIT
    NEIL WALKER
    DET
    MIGUEL CABRERA
    3B
    MIL
    CHASE HEADLEY
    TOR
    JOSE REYES
    SS
    CHC
    STARLIN CASTRO
    OAK
    JUSTIN UPTON
    LF
    WSH
    BRYCE HARPER
    BAL
    ADAM JONES
    CF
    SD
    COLBY RASMUS
    KC
    TYLER AUSTIN
    RF
    ATL
    JASON HEYWARD
    CLE
    TOM MILONE
    SP
    LAD
    CLAYTON KERSHAW
    KC
    LUIS COLEMAN
    RP
    ARI
    JOSH COLLMENTER
    KC
    AROLDIS CHAPMAN
    CP
    WSH
    RAFAEL SORIANO



    JUNE 2017
     
    Another month passes and the Mariners are still within striking distance of overtaking the Oakland A's for the #1 position in the AL West. Currently, they are #1 for the Wild Card spot early in the season. As for Cullen, he has had back to back months of hitting for average and power. The All Star break is near and Cullen is trying to get voted into the game this year, but it seems to be a difficult hill to climb. Still he is in the running for AL MVP; 3rd place at the end of the month.

    Monthly Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    SEA
    25
    97
    37
    8
    30
    .381
    Standings:

    TEA
    W
    L
    GB
    OAK
    49
    32
    --
    SEA
    48
    33
    1.0
    TEX
    45
    35
    3.5
    LAA
    31
    49
    17.5
    HOU
    26
    55
    23.0


    MAY 2017
     
    The bat is the hottest its ever been for Cullen. He had all-time monthly highs in AB (109), Hits (39), HR (12), RBI (30), and AVG (.358). Taking his time off from the media, when possible, helped him focus on what part of his game he had to work at to get better. It's been no secret that Cullen had a weakness at balls thrown low and away but (at least) for this past month, he's stayed away from swinging at them. He has made his AB last longer by letting bad 1st pitches pass by him and start the count 1-0, instead of his usual 0-1. Hopefully this continues into the future because it seems as Cullen improves his play, the Mariners improve their standing. At the end of April, they were in 3rd place (4GB), now on June 1st they are tied for 1st place with the Oakland A's.

    Monthly Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    SEA
    25
    109
    39
    12
    30
    .358
    Standings:

    TEA
    W
    L
    GB
    OAK
    33
    21
    --
    SEA
    33
    21
    --
    TEX
    31
    22
    1.5
    LAA
    25
    28
    7.5
    HOU
    13
    40
    19.5


    APRIL 2017
     
    Entering his sophomore season, Cullen should have become more of a leader on the field with the greater comfort level of being in the pros. Unfortunately, his struggle of avoiding bad pitches continued in the first month of the season, batting a lowly .159. On the bright side, he has maintained his power with 3 of his 14 hits leaving the ballpark. A stint in the Minors might help him get his swing back; the swing that made the Mariners bring him up to The Show last year. When asked about his struggles that still haunt him, Cullen replied, "I don't let it get to me because I know what brought me here [the pros] and straying far from that might send me back down." Let's hope for the Mariners sake that Cullen finds the swing that he's missing and helps get the Mariners to 1st place in the AL West division.

    Monthly Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    SEA
    22
    88
    14
    3
    8
    .159
    Standings:

    TEA
    W
    L
    GB
    TEX
    19
    8
    --
    OAK
    16
    9
    2.0
    SEA
    14
    12
    4.5
    LAA
    12
    13
    6.0
    HOU
    5
    21
    13.5


    SPRING TRAINING 2017
     
    Info/Stats lost for this time of year.

    *Post #31 has 2017 Season with monthly photos.


    2016 SEASON


     
    OFFSEASON 2016
     
    Despite the low batting average, Cullen had a respectful rookie campaign with 24 HR and 72 RBI. CP Tom Wilhelmsen won the AL Delivery Man of the Year for the third straight year. The Mariners signed Cullen to a 3yr/$598 thousands per year contract as a MLB starter. Doesn't seem that Cullen has any competition for starting RF and has already made a name for himself on the team. It won't be long before he is the face of the organization. This year's champions were from the NL (again), the Arizona Diamond Backs They won the NL West with a 100+ wins and #1 seed heading into the playoffs. They beat the Texas Rangers 4-2.


    SEPT/OCT 2016
     
    No Playoffs this year, as the Mariners finished the year at .500 (81-81). After starting the year on the winning end, the Mariners only had 1 other winning month in the season. The Rangers and Angels dominated the division throughout the year and both made it to the Playoffs (Angels as a WC). Cullen was able to raise his average slightly in the last month to end with a .222. Hopefully the following year brings better luck to the team. While Cullen started to hit better in the last 5 weeks, the team kept on losing especially to divisional foes. Cullen finished the year with 24 HR (T-28th) and 72 RBI. He re-signed with the club for 3years, $598K per year. For the 2nd straight season, a NL team won the WS; this time it was the Diamond Backs beating the Rangers 4-2.

    Monthly Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    SEA
    24
    99
    27
    3
    9
    .273
    Standings:

    TEA
    W
    L
    GB
    TEX
    90
    72
    --
    LAA
    88
    74
    2.0
    OAK
    86
    78
    5.0
    SEA
    81
    81
    9.0
    HOU
    64
    98
    26.0


    AUGUST 2016
     
    The season is coming close to an end and Cullen's power came back to him. He belted out 8 homeruns in the month of August. The team had a winning record (16-12) for the first time since April. The lead the Angels have over the Mariners for 2nd place in the division is down to 1.5 games, while the Rangers' lead was only reduced to 6 games (0.5 fewer than last month). It looks that Cullen, despite his struggles at the plate, will stay in the Majors for the remainder of the season. His power numbers have garnered enough votes to have him 3rd in the AL ROY award. We will have to see if the team can continue the wave of success and overtake the division or earn a wildcard spot (at the least).

    Monthly Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    SEA
    25
    103
    22
    8
    19
    .214
    Standings:

    TEA
    W
    L
    GB
    TEX
    73
    59
    --
    LAA
    69
    64
    4.5
    SEA
    67
    65
    6.0
    OAK
    65
    67
    8.0
    HOU
    55
    77
    18.0


    JULY 2016
     
    July did not start off well for the Mariners, as they lost the first 7 games in the month. Cullen's performance on the field has yet to bounce back up as his average fell deeper, just above the Mendoza Line (.200). On a side note, the 2014 ROY, LF Alex Bermudez, is trying to rejoin the club since being sent down in the beginning of the year. The Mariners aren't out of winning the division but they will have to start some stretches of wins and hope the Rangers and Angles start to falter.

    Monthly Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    SEA
    21
    91
    16
    3
    12
    .176
    Standings:

    TEA
    W
    L
    GB
    TEX
    58
    47
    --
    LAA
    55
    51
    3.5
    SEA
    51
    53
    6.5
    OAK
    49
    55
    8.5
    HOU
    46
    59
    12.0


    JUNE 2016
     
    This month was one to forget for Cullen. It was easily his lowest batting average of any month previous in his rookie year. While his power attributes increased, it did not result in more HR, he hit one less than the month of May. He also had a problem with bringing runners in to score; striking out a lot will have that kind of result. The Mariners also did not perform well as a team going 13-20 during the month and slipping into 3rd position for the Division. He wouldn't be surprised if they send him back to Tacoma to get some of the kinks out. They might let him stay in The Show, if the team fails to improve their record and just let him get experience against big time pitching.

    Monthly Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    SEA
    22
    93
    16
    3
    7
    .172
    Standings:

    TEA
    W
    L
    GB
    TEX
    43
    37
    --
    LAA
    43
    37
    --
    SEA
    41
    39
    2.0
    OAK
    35
    44
    7.5
    HOU
    38
    43
    11.5


    MAY 2016
     
    Another month has passed by and Cullen is quickly becoming a leader in the clubhouse. Even on games when Cullen fails to get a hit, he can be heard rallying his teams to a victory. The Mariners come to the park expecting to win, which is different from years past. He is among the leaders in the Rookie of the Year award but only cares about whether the team wins its games. While his powers is improving, he hopes to make his average increase as well. As far as the town, Cullen can't get enough of Seattle and loves coming to Safeco Field to play ball.

    Monthly Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    SEA
    24
    96
    23
    4
    15
    .240
    Standings:

    TEA
    W
    L
    GB
    LAA
    29
    23
    --
    SEA
    28
    25
    1.5
    TEX
    28
    25
    1.5
    HOU
    25
    27
    4.0
    OAK
    22
    30
    7.0


    APRIL 2016
     
    Guy's hard work and determination made this day possible; Cullen makes his MLB debut in 2016 for the Seattle Mariners, as the starting RF. It didn't take long to make his presence on the team known to everyone. He got his first hit and rbi on Opening Day against the Bucs at PNC Park. He was only held hitless in 5 games of his 20 games in the month of April. Three of those games came in a series against the Oakland A's, where he went 0-13. Cullen already has made new goals for himself and the team, he hopes to hit at least .280 this season and make the Playoffs with the Mariners.

    Monthly Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    SEA
    20
    81
    21
    3
    10
    .259
    Standings:

    TEA
    W
    L
    GB
    SEA
    15
    9
    --
    TEX
    14
    11
    1.5
    LAA
    14
    11
    1.5
    HOU
    13
    13
    3.0
    OAK
    11
    13
    4.0


    SPRING TRAINING 2016
     
    Cullen was added to the 40 man roster and invited to Spring Training. Unlike others, who were playing for a spot on the MLB team, Cullen was almost guaranteed to be the starting RF. He took Spring Training as a time to become accustomed to Major League pitching. The regular season is almost here and Cullen's dream is about to be fulfilled this year. Here's to hoping that the 2016 season is a productive one for Cullen and the organization.

    Monthly Stats:

    TEA
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    SEA
    24
    72
    16
    3
    16
    .222

    *Post #26 has 2016 Season with monthly photos.


    2015 SEASON


     
    OFFSEASON 2015
     
    Despite not being called up to the Majors, this past year was a good one for Cullen. Unlike previous years, Cullen did not suffer to many set backs in the hitting department. He led the MiLB in triples (9), homeruns (30), and slugging % (.597) for the season. The Rainiers finished the season 64-80 (.431) and missed the playoffs for the 2nd straight season. The Mariners had a winning record (89-73), finishing only above the Houston Astros. The Mariners seem to be stock piling in young talent; 2 players won yearly awards. The AL Batting Title went to SS Brad Miller and the AL Delivery Man of the Year was won by CP Tom Wilhelmsen. The Mariners signed Cullen to a 1yr/$538 thousands contract as a MLB starter. Hopefully with Cullen joining them next year, they can bring Seattle their first Championship in the near future. This year's champions were the San Diego Padres, who finished the regular season with a (86-77), good enough for a Wild Card spot. They beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2.


    Cullen signs a 1yr deal with the expectations to be the Mariners starting RF.


    AUG/SEPT 2015
     
    Cullen spent his remaining time in the minors as an opportunity to work on his clutch and contact against right handed pitching. He went on a hot streak, hitting .413 and had a 16 game hitting streak, the final month and a half to bring his season average to .326. While his hitting seemed to improve, his fielding took a step back. Several balls were able to find the corner of the right field, allowing batters to turn doubles into triples. Cullen expects to sign a new contract and get an invitation to Spring Training to compete for a roster spot in the majors.


    Cullen accomplished a couple of milestones in one game; unfortunately, it was a loss.

    Monthly Stats:

    LEV
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    AAA
    28
    126
    52
    8
    24
    .413


    JULY 2015
     
    Cullen's monthly average dipped even further in July, making his season average fall below .300. After getting denied being called up for the 4th time in a row, he asked for a trade. The team told him they will look for any trades that benefit the organization but won't let him go easily. Ratings wise, Cullen is the highest rated RF in the Mariner's organization with a 81 overall. He was recognized as a top tier AAA player by being selected as a starter for the Future's Game and a spot in the Triple-A All Star game but did not get an AB.


    Cullen got selected to the Future Game & Triple-A All Star game, but got 0 AB.

    Monthly Stats:

    LEV
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    AAA
    21
    95
    23
    6
    17
    .242


    JUNE 2015
     
    Cullen's hot streak cooled down this month but still his season's average is above .300. His 22 game hitting streak also came to an end in June. Despite his dominance in AAA, he still has not been called up due to the 40 man roster being full. For the past 2 months, the Mariners have told him while his numbers are good enough for the next level, they just don't have room for him. I know he can't wait to join the MLB team because he believes he can help them make a charge to the Division title. The Mariners have a group of very talented young players, including 2014 AL Rookie of the Year, LF Alex Bermudez.


    Cullen brings one back into the park.


    Farthest (recorded) homerun in Cullen's short career.

    Monthly Stats:

    LEV
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    AAA
    21
    96
    28
    8
    16
    .292


    MAY 2015
     
    Cullen knew he had to make a change after going 1-13 (1 RBI) in the first 3 games of the month, if he wanted to stop the roller coaster cycle from repeating. He took the advice of veteran teammate, Adam LaRoche and changed his look and equipment. He now uses a blue lighter bat, so his swing is faster now. He even gave the bat a name....Blue (creative..isn't it). All his numbers have increased from last month and should be seeing the Big League some time soon. Unfortunately, there still isn't any room in the 40 man roster.


    Cullen puts "Blue" to work throughout the month and with power this time.


    Makes a catch right before colliding with the wall...he held on.

    Monthly Stats:

    LEV
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    AAA
    22
    95
    34
    7
    32
    .358


    APRIL 2015
     
    The start of the 2015 season has been a good one for Guy Cullen.....overall. He just missed his two goals that included hitting for 32 total bases (got 30) and having 10 RBI (amassed 9). He didn't get a chance to play the last 2 days before the end of the goal period. It was frustrating seeing the manager (game) tell him that he was being warned for his performance, despite having the "on fire" icon for most of the month. Cullen's speed increased during the month and it showed; he totaled 3 triples (2 in back2back PA) for April. His power at the plate has been absent, but hopefully it will come out in the following months. If he continues at this pace, I'm pretty sure Cullen will be called up, when the Mariners are out of contention (late in the season).



    2015 starts off well (hitting .308) but for how long?

    Monthly Stats:

    LEV
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    AAA
    15
    65
    20
    1
    10
    .308

    *Post #19 has 2015 Season with monthly photos.


    2014 SEASON


     
    OFFSEASON 2014
     
    Cullen's 2nd season (1st full season) in the Seattle organization was a roller coaster. After being cold one month, he would heat up the following month but couldn't keep it going. The season ended with the Rainiers going 59-85 (.410) and finishing dead last in the PCL. On the MLB side, the Angels were able to repeat as Champions, beating the Atlanta Braves 4-1. The Mariners renewed my contract for 1yr/170K and a starter for the Tacoma Rainiers. Two more players were inducted into the HOF and both of them were Yankees (again). Derek Jeter & Ichiro Suzuki retired and made it in; Ichiro was 71 hits shy of 3000 and 4 SB away from 500 for his career. Jeter finished his career with the following stats: .311 Avg, 3486 hits, 267 HR, 356 SB, and 1321 RBI. Pretty soon, non-Yanks should be making it into the HOF.


    AUG/SEPT 2014
     
    Cullen was able to end the season on a positive note after struggling in July, while remaining on the bench. Since the team had already been eliminated from making the playoffs, Cullen was put in the starting lineup frequently. In his last 6 games played (all in September), he hit .360, with 3 HR, and 12 RBI.

    Monthly Stats:

    LEV
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    AAA
    24
    102
    30
    4
    19
    .294


    JULY 2014
     
    The groove that Cullen got back in June went out the door in July. His average was a lowly .167 for the month and doesn't look to be getting into the starting lineup any time soon. The team is still doing horrible, we are 30+ games behind the 1st place game. Looking at the Mariners' roster, it looks like there is a lot of young talent (under 25 and A/B potential) but I'm not sure if the game will let them keep the majority of the guys. On a positive note, I was invited to the All Stars Future exhibition game, where we lost and didn't get a hit (0-4). The offseason can't come fast enough.

    Monthly Stats:

    LEV
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    AAA
    9
    36
    6
    0
    4
    .167


    JUNE 2014
     
    Cullen got back into a grove in the month of June. He got a little more than half the amount of AB this month but got better numbers in H, HR, RBI and AVERAGE than last month. He was POTG once this month, going 4-5, 1 HR and 6 RBI. I asked for more playing time toward the end of the month but was denied. I also asked 1 more time to be traded but it was a no-go...guess I'll be in Seattle's farm system this year (at least).

    Monthly Stats:

    LEV
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    AAA
    8
    36
    13
    2
    10
    .361


    MAY 2014
     
    This month was a horrible month for Cullen.....it was basically a month long cold streak. He was put on the bench (again) after one of the players came off the 60 day DL. I started to ask to be traded but was unsuccessful after asking 3 times. Hopefully he can get a hitting streak going in the month of June.

    Monthly Stats:

    LEV
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    AAA
    19
    79
    12
    1
    7
    .152


    APRIL 2014
     
    Started Cullen's sophomore season as a starter for the Tacoma Rainiers. His defensive skills are improving; he is making better first step reactions to balls being hit. The team, on the otherhand is doing horrible, they had a 2-12 record in April.

    Monthly Stats:

    LEV
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    AAA
    14
    57
    20
    3
    12
    .351

    *Post #18 has 2014 Season with monthly photos.


    2013 SEASON


     
    OFFSEASON 2013
     
    The MLB season ended with the LAA Angels beating the Washing Nationals in the World Series 4-2. In this years game, players don't have to wait 5 years before entering the HOF, which I think is a good idea. The 2 inductees were Yankees; CP Mariano Rivera and SP Andy Pettitte. The Mariners offered me a 1 year deal for $114K to be a Triple-A starter but agreed to my counter offer of 1 year/$124K. Cullen added on 8lbs of muscle during the offseason. Since I was not included in the 40 man roster, I was not invited to Spring Training 2014.


    AUG/SEPT 2013
     
    I only played 1 game in the final month of September, so I combined them. I tried Cullen at 1B but quickly remembered how boring fielding at 1B was in last years game, so I put his 2ndary position back to OF. Cullen finished the season on the bench, while the Rainiers were able to get into the playoffs with a (86-58) record. Unfortunately, they lost to the Tucson Padres in 5 games, who ended up winning the Championship. Cullen started Game 1 & 5 and was far from spectacular.

    Monthly Stats:

    LEV
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    AAA
    13
    53
    19
    1
    12
    .358
    PLAYOFFS
    2
    8
    1
    0
    0
    .125


    JULY 2013
     
    Cullen started the month of July in Triple-A with the Tacoma Rainiers. The first 2 games, he was the starting LF but soon was put on the bench, despite hitting .333 with 1 HR and 3 RBI. I've been getting deeper into the count but still get a fair number of AB that result in me getting K. Hoping to improve my discipline and fielding attributes in the near future.

    Monthly Stats:

    LEV
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    AAA
    10
    42
    10
    1
    4
    .238


    JUNE 2013
     
    The month of June was a good month for Cullen in the power (5 last month to 9 in June) and rbi #'s (29 in the last 2 months to 29 in 1 month) but his monthly average fell (.360 to .300). He also got to be #1 in the All Star voting for RF. A day before the end of the month, he was traded to the Seattle Mariners organization for SP Hisashi Iwakuma and 3B Alex Liddi. A day after he was called up to AAA Tacoma Rainiers due to an injury on the Mariners roster. Really going to try to work on taking balls and not K so much, while playing in AAA; pretty sure I will be sent back down.

    Monthly Stats:

    LEV
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    AA
    21
    90
    27
    9
    29
    .300


    MAY 2013
     
    Cullen was put 3rd in the batting order in the middle of the month and has batted no lower than 4th since that time. Having 25 more AB, he has improved all his numbers across the board. Cullen raised his reaction attribute to 50 (highest attribute), which has helped him in the defense department.

    Monthly Stats:

    LEV
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    AA
    23
    100
    36
    5
    16
    .360


    APRIL 2013
     
    This is the 1st year that I played the outfield and it was a struggle to get used to the new camera. In my 3rd game in RF, I committed 3 errors (7 for the month). It's made fielding a challenge unlike the 2 previous years. I still have an itchy finger when it comes to swinging the bat and the pitchers throwing down the middle as their 1st pitch doesn't help any. I was taking out of 1 game in the 9th inning due to injury but was in the lineup the following day.

    Monthly Stats:

    LEV
    G
    AB
    H
    HR
    RBI
    AVG
    AA
    18
    75
    27
    2
    13
    .360

    *Post #17 has 2013 Season with monthly photos.



















    RTTS Notes:
     
    • Roster - OS FM v.2
    • All Star difficulty for batting/throwing
    • Pure Analog for hitting/throwing (no feedback)
    • Base running is controlled by the CPU
    • Wanted to set max #'s to attributes but since changing 1 attribute messes with other attributes, it would be impossible not to go over max. My plan is to NOT make a 99 player across the board. Starting in season 2022 (AGE 27), I may only increase advancement goal attributes, so his ratings fall over time. It depends how fast the attributes fall before I make a decision how to deal with his attributes.

    Last edited by ryne candy; 09-22-2014, 12:34 AM. Reason: corrected montly updates
  • SuperKevin
    War Hero
    • Dec 2009
    • 8759

    #2
    Is he a vampire?

    Comment

    • ryne candy
      Aggie C/O '01
      • Feb 2009
      • 4355

      #3
      This year it's a red hair white guy...'11 was a Brotha, '12 was a Mexican.

      Comment

      • albidnis
        GFX Crew
        • Nov 2008
        • 4035

        #4
        Awesome addition to the Chise forum. Can't wait to see how well he does

        Comment

        • ryne candy
          Aggie C/O '01
          • Feb 2009
          • 4355

          #5
          If he doesn't do well, it won't be because of attributes. My '11 guy played through 8 years (7 pro), while my '12 guy played 4 pro in 8 years. Last year, I capped my guy LHP contact & power at high 80's and speed at 70. I'll do the same this year with Cullen maxing RHP contact low 90's, RHP power 99, LHP contact low 80 & power high 80. He will have speed 88, fielding low 80...I'm thinking. I really don't want a 99 guy across the board. The goal is to have him peak at 29 and start declining (let his attributes fall, while still achieving Goals...so not perfect). It's not going to be scientifically based, but his attributes #'s will go down (I'll bank the points).

          Comment

          • ryne candy
            Aggie C/O '01
            • Feb 2009
            • 4355

            #6
            OP UPDATED....added MAY 2013.

            Comment

            • ryne candy
              Aggie C/O '01
              • Feb 2009
              • 4355

              #7
              OP UPDATED....added JUNE 2013 and changed table appearance.

              Comment

              • ryne candy
                Aggie C/O '01
                • Feb 2009
                • 4355

                #8
                OP UDATED...finished 2013 season and entered the offseason.
                Last edited by ryne candy; 05-16-2013, 12:10 PM.

                Comment

                • ryne candy
                  Aggie C/O '01
                  • Feb 2009
                  • 4355

                  #9
                  Updated the OP through June 2014.

                  JUNE 2014
                   
                  Cullen got back into a grove in the month of June. He got a little more than half the amount of AB this month but got better numbers in H, HR, RBI and AVERAGE than last month. He was POTG once this month, going 4-5, 1 HR and 6 RBI. I asked for more playing time toward the end of the month but was denied. I also asked 1 more time to be traded but it was a no-go...guess I'll be in Seattle's farm system this year (at least).




                  Monthly Stats:

                  LEV G AB H HR RBI AVG
                  AAA 8 36 13 2 10 .361


                  MAY 2014
                   
                  This month was a horrible month for Cullen.....it was basically a month long cold streak. He was put on the bench (again) after one of the players came off the 60 day DL. I started to ask to be traded but was unsuccessful after asking 3 times. Hopefully he can get a hitting streak going in the month of June.




                  Monthly Stats:

                  LEV G AB H HR RBI AVG
                  AAA 19 79 12 1 7 .152
                  Last edited by ryne candy; 02-07-2014, 03:43 PM.

                  Comment

                  • ryne candy
                    Aggie C/O '01
                    • Feb 2009
                    • 4355

                    #10
                    Updated the OP to July 2014....still in AAA but made the All Stars Future game.

                    JULY 2014
                     
                    The groove that Cullen got back in June went out the door in July. His average was a lowly .167 for the month and doesn't look to be getting into the starting lineup any time soon. The team is still doing horrible, we are 30+ games behind the 1st place game. Looking at the Mariners' roster, it looks like there is a lot of young talent (under 25 and A/B potential) but I'm not sure if the game will let them keep the majority of the guys. On a positive note, I was invited to the All Stars Future exhibition game, where we lost and didn't get a hit (0-4). The offseason can't come fast enough.


                    Cullen BP @ the All Stars Future game.

                    Monthly Stats:

                    LEV G AB H HR RBI AVG
                    AAA 9 36 6 0 4 .167
                    Last edited by ryne candy; 02-07-2014, 03:44 PM.

                    Comment

                    • ryne candy
                      Aggie C/O '01
                      • Feb 2009
                      • 4355

                      #11
                      I updated the look of the OP, while keeping it simple. This is still going to be a monthly updated career (in game time). I'm a beginner, so bear with me...if I think of new things to add in the future, I will do so.

                      Comment

                      • ryne candy
                        Aggie C/O '01
                        • Feb 2009
                        • 4355

                        #12
                        Added Guy Cullen cards to the OP.

                         

                        TOOK THEM OFF
                        Last edited by ryne candy; 02-07-2014, 03:50 PM.

                        Comment

                        • ryne candy
                          Aggie C/O '01
                          • Feb 2009
                          • 4355

                          #13
                          Updated the Player Profile, April/May '15 progress report, and stats on OP.

                          APRIL 2015
                           
                          The start of the 2015 season has been a good one for Guy Cullen.....overall. He just missed his two goals that included hitting for 32 total bases (got 30) and having 10 RBI (amassed 9). He didn't get a chance to play the last 2 days before the end of the goal period. It was frustrating seeing the manager (game) tell him that he was being warned for his performance, despite having the "on fire" icon for most of the month. Cullen's speed increased during the month and it showed; he totaled 3 triples (2 in back2back PA) for April. His power at the plate has been absent, but hopefully it will come out in the following months. If he continues at this pace, I'm pretty sure Cullen will be called up, when the Mariners are out of contention (late in the season).



                          2015 starts off well (hitting .308) but for how long?

                          Monthly Stats:

                          LEV
                          G
                          AB
                          H
                          HR
                          RBI
                          AVG
                          AAA
                          15
                          65
                          20
                          1
                          10
                          .308


                          MAY 2015
                           
                          Cullen knew he had to make a change after going 1-13 (1 RBI) in the first 3 games of the month, if he wanted to stop the roller coaster cycle from repeating. He took the advice of veteran teammate, Adam LaRoche and changed his look and equipment. He now uses a blue lighter bat, so his swing is faster now. He even gave the bat a name....Blue (creative..isn't it). All his numbers have increased from last month and should be seeing the Big League some time soon. Unfortunately, there still isn't any room in the 40 man roster.


                          Cullen puts "Blue" to work throughout the month and with power this time.


                          Makes a catch right before colliding with the wall.....he held on.

                          Monthly Stats:

                          LEV
                          G
                          AB
                          H
                          HR
                          RBI
                          AVG
                          AAA
                          22
                          95
                          34
                          7
                          32
                          .358
                          Last edited by ryne candy; 02-07-2014, 03:55 PM.

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                          • ryne candy
                            Aggie C/O '01
                            • Feb 2009
                            • 4355

                            #14
                            Updated June 2015 & added Yearly Awards (located in MISC) in OP.

                            JUNE 2015
                             
                            Cullen's hot streak cooled down this month but still his season's average is above .300. His 22 game hitting streak also came to an end in June. Despite his dominance in AAA, he still has not been called up due to the 40 man roster being full. For the past 2 months, the Mariners have told him while his numbers are good enough for the next level, they just don't have room for him. I know he can't wait to join the MLB team because he believes he can help them make a charge to the Division title. The Mariners have a group of very talented young players, including 2014 AL Rookie of the Year, LF Alex Bermudez.


                            Cullen brings one back into the park.


                            Farthest (recorded) homerun in Cullen's short career.

                            Monthly Stats:

                            LEV
                            G
                            AB
                            H
                            HR
                            RBI
                            AVG
                            AAA
                            21
                            96
                            28
                            8
                            16
                            .292
                            Last edited by ryne candy; 02-07-2014, 03:57 PM.

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                            • ryne candy
                              Aggie C/O '01
                              • Feb 2009
                              • 4355

                              #15
                              Updated the Current Season w/ July 2015 and Career stats.

                              JULY 2015
                               
                              Cullen's monthly average dipped even further in July, making his season average fall below .300. After getting denied being called up for the 3rd time in a row, he asked for a trade. The team told him they will look for any trades that benefit the organization but won't let him go easily. Ratings wise, Cullen is the highest rated RF in the Mariner's organization with a 81 overall. He was recognized as a top tier AAA player by being selected as a starter for the Future's Game and a spot in the Triple-A All Star game but did not get an AB.


                              Cullen got selected to the Future Game & Triple-A All Star game, but got 0 AB.

                              Monthly Stats:

                              LEV
                              G
                              AB
                              H
                              HR
                              RBI
                              AVG
                              AAA
                              21
                              95
                              23
                              6
                              17
                              .242
                              Last edited by ryne candy; 02-07-2014, 03:59 PM.

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