Comparisons: PWL and Pokemon
They want to be the very best, like no one ever was.
Alex McGuigan is Charizard
He has a bunch of power and is an all around great player. Charizard is one of the greatest pokemon of all time as McGuigan is one of the best players in the PWL.
Joe Snyder is Sandslash
Snyder is the equivalent to an evolved pokemon. He is a scrappy, and fast player and is well known in the PWL as is Sandslash in the Pokemon world. Also, the spikes on his back are similar to Snyder's spiked hair.
Joel Jochim is Gengar
Jochim doesn't look very powerful, but he is an effective player in ways other than just power. Gengar isn't big and strong, but he gets the job done like Jochim. Both are elite in their fields of work.
Ryan Dufour is Rhyhorn
Dufour is a raw power hitter who still is a rookie. Rhydon is a raw powerful pokemon in a non-evolved form. Maybe next year Ryan can be Rhydon. Also, Dufour's nickname is Rhino, which is the animal Rhyhorn is modeled after.
Nate Buscher is Tangela
We have yet to figure out Buscher's wiffleball strengths, just like Tangela has yet to be figured out by other pokemon. Both are not very powerful, but like to have fun. Tangela had yet to have an evolved-form until three generations later when he turns into Tangrowth. Buscher may be a late bloomer as well so stay tuned.
Jake Gunderson is Cubone
Both are easily provoked and mysterious. Also, both are brave. Cubone keeps a bone in his hand, and hits people with it when he gets angry. Gunderson, the Most Rage Award winner, keeps a bat in hand and throws it at opponents when he gets mad.
Cody Honeywell is Mr. Mime
Mr. Mime is a love him or hate him kind of pokemon. Honeywell is a love him or hate him type of player. Both are great at what they do but can rub people the wrong way. Any they are pretty much identical twins.
Nate Ellenbecker is Slowpoke
Ellenbecker and Slowpoke are not the best at what they do. Ellenbecker is a subpar hitter, but has his shining moments. Slowpoke is a subpar pokemon, but is psychic so it makes him way cooler. Both are very well liked.
Ian Coughlin is Pikachu
Both are loyal, determined, cuddly and very popular with fans of there respective areas. Ian can put a charge into the ball while Pikachu can put a charge into his enemies.
Comparisons: PWL A Long Time Ago, In A Galaxy Far Far Away by Joel Jochim
Alex McGuigan - Qui Gon Jinn
Qui Gon is skilled and wise as is Alex, but may be out done by future competitors (Darth Maul).
Joe Snyder - Obi Wan Kenobi
Joe had sudden moments of rage early on like Obi Wan. But in the end they both became wise masters of their craft.
Nate Buscher - Jar Jar Binks
The unnecessary stupidity shows up in both of these guys. (Sorry Sponge)
Jake Gunderson - Chewbacca
Furry and loveable most of the time, but make him angry and he’ll rip your arms off.
Mac Mercer - Darth Maul
They both seemed to come out of nowhere and take over with vast ability. But I think Obi Wan (Joe) will be his eventual downfall.
Ben Leidholt - Darth Vader
Appears to be a nice kid but can turn into the most destructive b*stard ever.
Jordan Smith - Weird Space Rhino Thing
I don’t know why, but I see a resemblance between the two.
Steven Blake - Yoda
You wouldn’t guess by his stature, but he has some major skill.
Cash Anderson - Han Solo
Appears to be long gone (or frozen in carbonite) but makes an unexpected come back.
Eliott Coughlin - Jango Fett
Skilled bounty hunter whose future is a mystery. Fits Eliott and Jango.
Ian Coughlin - Boba Fett
Destined to follow the same path as his brother (or father).
Jake Chambers - Luke Skywalker
Appearing to have average career, but will eventually become a strong player (or jedi).
Cody Honeywell - Darth Sidious
Will become the center of all evil in the league (or galaxy).
The Moodies - The Clones
Both seem to be a good idea at the moment, but eventually we will all regret their existence.