Notes:
Debuted in 2002 for the Horsemen as a pitcher-first/hitter-last type of player. Not known by many in the
league, John still showed great loyalty. Aggressive free-swinger (not without holes) who struck out a lot, aggressive smoke-thrower
from the mound...who also struck out a lot. Somewhat one-dimensional, if anything. Traded to the Holy Whites in 2002-2003 offseason
in exchange for Ian Byrd. Flipped his game around in 2003, posting much better hitting numbers while significantly dropping his
pitching stats. Was a 2002 champion with the Horsemen and came within one game of being a 2003 champion for the Whites.
--2002 Rookie of the Year
--2003 All-Star
--1.68 ERA is ranked #2 all-time among rookies.
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