Andre Chiefs and Medford Americans Season Wrap Up

 – Story Updated 11AM Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Though neither of Medford’s semi-pro baseball teams made it to the playoffs this year, they posted some impressive performances during the season. 

Medford Americans

13 Wins 18 Losses
.285 AVG- 4th in League
13 Homeruns- tied for 1st in League with Cassell Club
145 RBI’s- 3rd in League
4.63 ERA- 8th in League
2 of the top 5 hottest bats belonged to Americans Johnny Welch (.471, 2nd in League) and Steve Tahmoush (.418, 5th in League).  Welch recently signed with the North Shore Spirit.

Andre Chiefs

9 Wins 17 Losses
.232 AVG- Last in League
8 Homeruns- tied for 4th in League with Wakefield Merchants
75 RBI’s- 8th in League
3.30 ERA- 6th in League
Pitcher Keith Forbes finished at the top of the League with 79 Strike Outs.  According to the Andre Chiefs, Forbes just signed a pro baseball contract with the Sussex Skyhawks of the Can-Am League.

Video Highlights, courtesy of JD Sports Video:

Medford Americans Fall to Cassell Club August 1

Andre Chiefs Tie Cassell Club July 31

Andre Chiefs Top Medford Americans July 17

2 Chiefs and 3 Americans Part of Intercity League All-Star Win

Andre Chiefs Tie Lexington Blue Sox July 9

Andre Chiefs Hold Alumni Day June 24: