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The '''Charleston Shoe Thieves''' are an [[Internet League Blaseball]] team in the Mild Low division of the [[Mild League]]. They have been a part of the League since [[Season 1]]. The Shoe Thieves were previously in the Chaotic Good division of the [[Good League]].  
 
The '''Charleston Shoe Thieves''' are an [[Internet League Blaseball]] team in the Mild Low division of the [[Mild League]]. They have been a part of the League since [[Season 1]]. The Shoe Thieves were previously in the Chaotic Good division of the [[Good League]].  
  
== Roster ==
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==Roster==
=== Lineup ===
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===Lineup===
 
*[[Hotbox Sato]]
 
*[[Hotbox Sato]]
 
*[[Richardson Games]]
 
*[[Richardson Games]]
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*[[Stu Trololol]]
 
*[[Stu Trololol]]
 
*[[Sebastian Woodman]]
 
*[[Sebastian Woodman]]
*[[Howell Franklin]]  
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*[[Howell Franklin]]
 
*[[Esme Ramsey]]
 
*[[Esme Ramsey]]
 
*[[Blood Hamburger]]
 
*[[Blood Hamburger]]
  
=== Pitchers ===
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===Pitchers===
 
*[[Kevin Dudley]]
 
*[[Kevin Dudley]]
 
*[[Gunther O'Brian]]
 
*[[Gunther O'Brian]]
 
*[[Beasley Gloom]]
 
*[[Beasley Gloom]]
*[[Cornelius Games]]  
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*[[Cornelius Games]]
 
*[[Snyder Briggs]]
 
*[[Snyder Briggs]]
  
 
Select [[Tlopps Blaseball Cards|Tlopps]] cards can be found [[Gallery_of_Tlopps_Cards#Charleston_Shoe_Thieves_.F0.9F.91.9F|here]].
 
Select [[Tlopps Blaseball Cards|Tlopps]] cards can be found [[Gallery_of_Tlopps_Cards#Charleston_Shoe_Thieves_.F0.9F.91.9F|here]].
  
== Former Players ==
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==Former Players==
  
===Incinerations===
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===[[Incineration|Incinerations]]===
*[[Sebastian Townsend]] (replaced by [[Atlas Jonbois]])
 
*[[Atlas Jonbois]] (replaced by [[Sebastian Woodman]])
 
*[[Matteo Prestige]] (replaced by [[Gunther O'Brian]])
 
*[[Blankenship Fischer]] (replaced by [[Blood Hamburger]] Season 3, Day 75)
 
  
===Feedback Swaps===
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*[[Sebastian Townsend]] (Season 3, Day 40; replaced by [[Atlas Jonbois]])
*[[Workman Gloom]] ([[Season 4#Feedback Swaps|Season 4]], Day 28; replaced by [[Joe Voorhees]])
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*[[Atlas Jonbois]] (Season 3, Day 43; replaced by [[Sebastian Woodman]])
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*[[Matteo Prestige]] (Season 3, Day 57; replaced by [[Gunther O'Brian]])
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*[[Blankenship Fischer]] (Season 3, Day 75; replaced by [[Blood Hamburger]])
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===[[Feedback|Feedback Swaps]]===
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*[[Workman Gloom]] (Season 4, Day 28; replaced by [[Joe Voorhees]])
 
*[[Morrow Doyle]] (Season 4, Day 58; replaced by [[Hotbox Sato]])
 
*[[Morrow Doyle]] (Season 4, Day 58; replaced by [[Hotbox Sato]])
 
*[[Ren Hunter]] (Season 4, day 83; replaced by [[Richardson Games]])
 
*[[Ren Hunter]] (Season 4, day 83; replaced by [[Richardson Games]])
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For players who left the team via a method other than incineration, see [[:Category:Former Charleston Shoe Thieves Players]]
 
For players who left the team via a method other than incineration, see [[:Category:Former Charleston Shoe Thieves Players]]
  
== Season Results ==
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==Season Results==
 
===Season 2===
 
===Season 2===
The Shoe Thieves narrowly secured The Good League's fourth and final playoff spot in Game 98 of [[Season 2]], edging out the [[Yellowstone Magic]] to proceed to the playoffs with a final record of 50-49, the least wins of any playoff team that season.
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The Shoe Thieves narrowly secured The Good League's fourth and final playoff spot in Game 98 of [[Season 2]], edging out the [[Yellowstone Magic]] to proceed to the playoffs with a final record of 50-49, the least wins of any playoff team that season. The Shoe Thieves made it to the Internet Series finals before losing the championship to the [[Philly Pies]].
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In the [[Season 2#Election Results|Season 2 election]], the Shoe Thieves a single blessing:
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*'''Yes Plz!''', which improved their hitting by 10%.
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===Season 3===
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The Shoe Thieves advanced to the playoffs in [[Season 3]], securing the second playoff spot in The Good League with a record of 60-40, and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs against the [[San Francisco Lovers]].
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===Season 4===
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In the [[Season 4#Election Results|Season 4 election]], the shoe thieves won a single blessing:
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*'''Grappling Hook''', which increased [[Richardson Games|Richardson Games']] baserunning and defense to 5.5 stars each.
  
 
===Season 5===
 
===Season 5===
 
In the [[Season 5#Election Results|Season 5 election]], the Shoe Thieves won two blessings:
 
In the [[Season 5#Election Results|Season 5 election]], the Shoe Thieves won two blessings:
* '''Bad Neighbors''', which impaired the overall rating of the rest of the [[Mild Low]] division by 3%.
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* '''Soul Swap''', which randomized the 5 worst players on the team:
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*'''Bad Neighbors''', which impaired the overall rating of the rest of the [[Mild Low]] division by 3%.
** [[Gunther O'Brian]]'s pitching stats were randomized (0 -> 2)
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*'''Soul Swap''', which randomized the 5 worst players on the team:
** [[Beasley Gloom]]'s pitching stats were randomized (0.5 -> 0.5), then again (0.5 -> 2.5)
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**[[Gunther O'Brian]]'s pitching stats were randomized (0 -> 2)
** [[Kevin Dudley]]'s pitching stats were randomized (0.5 -> 2)
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**[[Beasley Gloom]]'s pitching stats were randomized (0.5 -> 0.5), then again (0.5 -> 2.5)
** [[Snyder Briggs]]'s pitching stats were randomized (1 -> 0.5)
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**[[Kevin Dudley]]'s pitching stats were randomized (0.5 -> 2)
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**[[Snyder Briggs]]'s pitching stats were randomized (1 -> 0.5)
  
 
===Season 6===
 
===Season 6===
 
In the [[Season 6#Election Results|Season 6 election]], the Shoe Thieves won two blessings:
 
In the [[Season 6#Election Results|Season 6 election]], the Shoe Thieves won two blessings:
* '''Who?''', which stole the least popular player in the league, hitter [[Howell Franklin]], from the [[Houston Spies]], and maxed their stats. Their worst hitter, [[Joe Voorhees]], was sent in return.  
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* '''Mutually Arising''', which improved the overall rating of the [[Mild Low]] division by 2%
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*'''Who?''', which stole the least popular player in the league, hitter [[Howell Franklin]], from the [[Houston Spies]], and maxed their stats. Their worst hitter, [[Joe Voorhees]], was sent in return.
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*'''Mutually Arising''', which improved the overall rating of the [[Mild Low]] division by 2%
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===Season 7===
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The Shoe Thieves secured the Mild League's third playoff spot and the highest of the Mild Low division with a record of 56-43, just barely ahead of season champions [[Mexico City Wild Wings]].
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In the [[Season_7#Election Results|Season 7 election]], Shoe Thieves were one of the top 4 teams impacted by the '''Bless Off''' decree and were ineligible to receive any blessings, but were still among the [[Mild Low]] division teams to be protected by '''The Shame Bubble'''.
  
 
==Team Overview==
 
==Team Overview==
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<small>For an in-depth look at the Shoe Thieves' history, see [[Charleston Shoe Thieves/History]].</small>
 
<small>For an in-depth look at the Shoe Thieves' history, see [[Charleston Shoe Thieves/History]].</small>
  
The Charleston Shoe Thieves are from [[Charleston]]. They are known for stealing shoes, espeically from rival teams. The Shoe Thieves are also known as "the second gayest team in Blaseball" after losing the top spot to the [[New York Millennials]].  
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The Charleston Shoe Thieves are from [[Charleston]]. They are known for stealing shoes, especially from rival teams. The Shoe Thieves are also known as "the second gayest team in blaseball" after losing the top spot to the [[New York Millennials]]. They have a [[Charleston Shoe Thieves/History#Relationship with the Canada Moist Talkers|long-standing friendship]] with the [[Halifax]]-based [[Canada Moist Talkers]].
  
The team originally formed as a front for a heist, led by legendary master thief Cornelius Games. Once they realized that they were somewhat competent at the game, the team continued to play professionally. The current roster is a mixture of Games' original crew, professional Blaseball players, and Gunther.
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The team originally formed as a front for a heist, led by legendary master thief Cornelius Games. Once they realized that they were somewhat competent at the game, the team continued to play professionally. The current roster is a mixture of Games' original crew, professional blaseball players, and Gunther.
  
The shoes thieves signal to each other by holding up [[Charleston Shoe Thieves/History#Strategy|coded shoes]].
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Shoes Thieves signal to each other by holding up [[Charleston Shoe Thieves/History#Strategy|coded shoes]].
  
The team has a [[Charleston Shoe Thieves/History#Relationship with the Canada Moist Talkers|long-standing friendship]] with the [[Halifax]]-based [[Canada Moist Talkers]].
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==Stadium==
 
 
== Stadium ==
 
  
 
The [[Choux Stadium]] is a French Patisserie in the forest of Mt. Pleasant, although its exact location is unknown. The stadium is maintained by a team of mysterious Gnomes who seemed to appear not long after the stadium was established. Their role in the disappearance of patrons' shoes is unconfirmed. Rumours that the gnomes are just mutant raccoons are unsubstantiated.
 
The [[Choux Stadium]] is a French Patisserie in the forest of Mt. Pleasant, although its exact location is unknown. The stadium is maintained by a team of mysterious Gnomes who seemed to appear not long after the stadium was established. Their role in the disappearance of patrons' shoes is unconfirmed. Rumours that the gnomes are just mutant raccoons are unsubstantiated.
  
== Staff ==
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==Staff==
 
===Ownership===
 
===Ownership===
The Shoe Thieves do not have a traditional owner. Ownership of the team is distributed amongst every patron of the [[Choux Stadium]] and returned upon exit.
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The Shoe Thieves do not have a traditional owner. Ownership of the team is distributed among every patron of the [[Choux Stadium]] and returned upon exit.
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===Current Staff===
 
===Current Staff===
* General Manager: [[Cornelius Games]] functions as the team's general manager, as well as being their ace pitcher.
 
* Manager: You!
 
* Pitching Coach: After their unfortunate delacing, [[Matteo Prestige|Matteo Prestige's]] spirit became trapped in the upper decks of Choux Stadium. In between cries of eternal anguish, the spirit can be heard coaching the team's pitching staff. They have been given the honorary title of head pitching coach as a result.
 
  
=== Mascots ===
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*General Manager: [[Cornelius Games]] functions as the team's general manager, as well as being their ace pitcher.
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*Manager: You!
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*Pitching Coach: After their unfortunate delacing, [[Matteo Prestige|Matteo Prestige's]] spirit became trapped in the upper decks of Choux Stadium. In between cries of eternal anguish, the spirit can be heard coaching the team's pitching staff. They have been given the honorary title of head pitching coach as a result.
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===Mascots===
 
[[Sneaker Pete]] is the Shoe Thieves' current mascot and ward. [[Gunther O'Brian]] was the previous mascot until he was mistakenly drafted as [[Matteo Prestige]]'s replacement.
 
[[Sneaker Pete]] is the Shoe Thieves' current mascot and ward. [[Gunther O'Brian]] was the previous mascot until he was mistakenly drafted as [[Matteo Prestige]]'s replacement.
  
== Fan Culture ==
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==Fan Culture==
 
<small>For a more in-depth look at Shoe Thieves fan culture, see [[Charleston Shoe Thieves/Fan Culture]]</small>
 
<small>For a more in-depth look at Shoe Thieves fan culture, see [[Charleston Shoe Thieves/Fan Culture]]</small>
  
 
Fans of the Charleston Shoe Thieves are also known as "Accomplices" or "Thieves". There is an emphasis on mutual respect, supporting fellow thieves, and the search for fresh kicks. The most common chant heard from fans is a call and response: "Whose Kicks? / Our Kicks!"<br />
 
Fans of the Charleston Shoe Thieves are also known as "Accomplices" or "Thieves". There is an emphasis on mutual respect, supporting fellow thieves, and the search for fresh kicks. The most common chant heard from fans is a call and response: "Whose Kicks? / Our Kicks!"<br />
  
== Historic Moments ==
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==Historic Moments==
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====Stu Stole Home====
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On Day 26 of Season 2, in a game against the [[Hawaii Fridays]], [[Stu Trololol]] stole fourth base in the bottom of the 14th inning to put the Fridays into [[shame]].
  
==== Stu Stole Home (Season 2, Day 26) ====
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====Stu Stole Home 2====
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On Day 71 of Season 2, in a game against the [[New York Millennials]], Trololol again stole fourth base in the bottom of the 8th inning to secure a 6-5 win for the Shoe Thieves.
  
In the bottom of the 14th inning in a game against the [[Hawaii Fridays]], [[Stu Trololol]] stole fourth base (incorrectly notated as Home) to put the Fridays into [[Shame]].
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[[File:Stu stole home.png|thumb|Box score of [[Stu Trololol]] stealing fourth base against the [[Hawaii Fridays]]]]
  
==== Stu Stole Home 2 (Season 2, Day 71) ====
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====The Grand Unslam====
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<small>''See the main article on [[The Grand Unslam]].''</small>
  
In the bottom of the 8th inning in a game against the [[New York Millennials]], Trololol again stole fourth base to secure a 6-5 win for the Shoe Thieves.
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On Day 73 of Season 3, in a game against the [[Los Angeles Tacos]], [[Morrow Doyle]] hit a grand slam at the top of the 15th inning that shook the very foundations of blaseball itself.  
  
[[File:Stu stole home.png|thumb|Box score of [[Stu Trololol]] stealing fourth base against the [[Hawaii Fridays]]]]
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====Gunther's Great Heist====
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On Day 97 of Season 4, Gunther O'Brian holds the [[Hawaii Fridays]] to only a single run and secures the Shoe Thieves' place in the playoffs.
  
==== The Prestige (Season 2, Day 102) ====
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====Beasley's Boss Battle====
After two consecutive losses in the first round of the Season 2 playoffs against the [[Dallas Steaks]], [[Matteo Prestige]] pitched a 7-0 shutout that kept the Shoe Thieves in the playoffs despite the Steaks being the odds-on favorites, cementing their place as a Charleston Shoe Thieves legend.
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On Day 63 of Season 5, Beasley Gloom pitched 14 great innings against the [[Chicago Firefighters]], holding them to only three runs, then Esme Ramsey hit a home run to shame them in the bottom of the 14th.
  
==== The Underdog (Season 2, Day 108) ====
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====Dudley Shames Dudley====
Following a season in which they entered the playoffs with the worst win/loss record of any playoff team, and defeating the league leaders the [[Dallas Steaks]] 3-2 and their division rivals the [[Boston Flowers]] 3-0, the Shoe Thieves faced the [[Philly Pies]], who were the  [[Season 1]] champions, undefeated in the postseason, and so far undefeated in the Season 2 playoffs as well. Despite being the betting odds underdogs, the Shoe Thieves beat the Pies 9-4, breaking their playoff victory streak. [[Beasley Gloom]], the starting pitcher in game one, earned the nickname "underdog" both for his role in such a significant upset victory and his status as the team's only canine player.
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<small>''See the main article on [[Season 5/Dudley Shames Dudley|Dudley Shames Dudley]].''</small>
  
==== Cobbler Coffee (Season 2/3 Offseason) ====
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On Day 76 of Season 5, [[Wesley Dudley]] scored the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning, shaming Shoe Thieves pitcher Kevin Dudley.
During Game 2 of the [[Season 2]] Finals against the [[Philly Pies]], starting pitcher [[Cornelius Games]] swapped his place on the mound with remarkably convincing doppelganger (later revealed to be a local [[Atlas Jonbois|tram operator]] Games encountered on the way to the stadium). The dubiously legal substitute performed notably worse than Games's average, allowing 12 runs and potentially contributing to the Shoe Thieves loss. However, the distraction allowed Games to successfully break into the Pies' locker room and steal a pair of sneakers from star batter [[Jessica Telephone|Jessica Telephone's]] locker.
 
  
Over the course of the following Offseason, Games was able to convince all of the Shoe Thieves' batters to drink [[Yes Plz! Coffee]] from the sneakers, hoping ingesting trace amounts of the legendary hitter's sweat would substantially increase their batting prowess in preparation for [[Season 3]].
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====Gunther's Supercharged Shutout====
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On Day 22 of Season 6, Gunther O'Brian pitches his first shut out against the [[Canada Moist Talkers]] in a 10-0 stomping.
  
==== The Grand Unslam (Season 3, Day 73) ====
 
<small>''See the main article on [[The Grand Unslam]].''</small>
 
  
In a game against the [[Los Angeles Tacos]], at the top of the 15th inning, Shoe Thieves player [[Morrow Doyle]] hit a grand slam that shook the very foundations of Blaseball itself.
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==Fan Art==
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Revision as of 19:46, 21 September 2020

The Charleston Shoe Thieves are an Internet League Blaseball team in the Mild Low division of the Mild League. They have been a part of the League since Season 1. The Shoe Thieves were previously in the Chaotic Good division of the Good League.

Roster

Lineup

Pitchers

Select Tlopps cards can be found here.

Former Players

Incinerations

Feedback Swaps

Blessings and Trades

For players who left the team via a method other than incineration, see Category:Former Charleston Shoe Thieves Players

Season Results

Season 2

The Shoe Thieves narrowly secured The Good League's fourth and final playoff spot in Game 98 of Season 2, edging out the Yellowstone Magic to proceed to the playoffs with a final record of 50-49, the least wins of any playoff team that season. The Shoe Thieves made it to the Internet Series finals before losing the championship to the Philly Pies.

In the Season 2 election, the Shoe Thieves a single blessing:

  • Yes Plz!, which improved their hitting by 10%.

Season 3

The Shoe Thieves advanced to the playoffs in Season 3, securing the second playoff spot in The Good League with a record of 60-40, and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs against the San Francisco Lovers.

Season 4

In the Season 4 election, the shoe thieves won a single blessing:

  • Grappling Hook, which increased Richardson Games' baserunning and defense to 5.5 stars each.

Season 5

In the Season 5 election, the Shoe Thieves won two blessings:

  • Bad Neighbors, which impaired the overall rating of the rest of the Mild Low division by 3%.
  • Soul Swap, which randomized the 5 worst players on the team:

Season 6

In the Season 6 election, the Shoe Thieves won two blessings:

  • Who?, which stole the least popular player in the league, hitter Howell Franklin, from the Houston Spies, and maxed their stats. Their worst hitter, Joe Voorhees, was sent in return.
  • Mutually Arising, which improved the overall rating of the Mild Low division by 2%

Season 7

The Shoe Thieves secured the Mild League's third playoff spot and the highest of the Mild Low division with a record of 56-43, just barely ahead of season champions Mexico City Wild Wings.

In the Season 7 election, Shoe Thieves were one of the top 4 teams impacted by the Bless Off decree and were ineligible to receive any blessings, but were still among the Mild Low division teams to be protected by The Shame Bubble.

Team Overview

COMMUNITY REPORTS
The remainder of this article contains lore created collaboratively by the Blaseball community.

For an in-depth look at the Shoe Thieves' history, see Charleston Shoe Thieves/History.

The Charleston Shoe Thieves are from Charleston. They are known for stealing shoes, especially from rival teams. The Shoe Thieves are also known as "the second gayest team in blaseball" after losing the top spot to the New York Millennials. They have a long-standing friendship with the Halifax-based Canada Moist Talkers.

The team originally formed as a front for a heist, led by legendary master thief Cornelius Games. Once they realized that they were somewhat competent at the game, the team continued to play professionally. The current roster is a mixture of Games' original crew, professional blaseball players, and Gunther.

Shoes Thieves signal to each other by holding up coded shoes.

Stadium

The Choux Stadium is a French Patisserie in the forest of Mt. Pleasant, although its exact location is unknown. The stadium is maintained by a team of mysterious Gnomes who seemed to appear not long after the stadium was established. Their role in the disappearance of patrons' shoes is unconfirmed. Rumours that the gnomes are just mutant raccoons are unsubstantiated.

Staff

Ownership

The Shoe Thieves do not have a traditional owner. Ownership of the team is distributed among every patron of the Choux Stadium and returned upon exit.

Current Staff

  • General Manager: Cornelius Games functions as the team's general manager, as well as being their ace pitcher.
  • Manager: You!
  • Pitching Coach: After their unfortunate delacing, Matteo Prestige's spirit became trapped in the upper decks of Choux Stadium. In between cries of eternal anguish, the spirit can be heard coaching the team's pitching staff. They have been given the honorary title of head pitching coach as a result.

Mascots

Sneaker Pete is the Shoe Thieves' current mascot and ward. Gunther O'Brian was the previous mascot until he was mistakenly drafted as Matteo Prestige's replacement.

Fan Culture

For a more in-depth look at Shoe Thieves fan culture, see Charleston Shoe Thieves/Fan Culture

Fans of the Charleston Shoe Thieves are also known as "Accomplices" or "Thieves". There is an emphasis on mutual respect, supporting fellow thieves, and the search for fresh kicks. The most common chant heard from fans is a call and response: "Whose Kicks? / Our Kicks!"

Historic Moments

Stu Stole Home

On Day 26 of Season 2, in a game against the Hawaii Fridays, Stu Trololol stole fourth base in the bottom of the 14th inning to put the Fridays into shame.

Stu Stole Home 2

On Day 71 of Season 2, in a game against the New York Millennials, Trololol again stole fourth base in the bottom of the 8th inning to secure a 6-5 win for the Shoe Thieves.

Box score of Stu Trololol stealing fourth base against the Hawaii Fridays

The Grand Unslam

See the main article on The Grand Unslam.

On Day 73 of Season 3, in a game against the Los Angeles Tacos, Morrow Doyle hit a grand slam at the top of the 15th inning that shook the very foundations of blaseball itself.

Gunther's Great Heist

On Day 97 of Season 4, Gunther O'Brian holds the Hawaii Fridays to only a single run and secures the Shoe Thieves' place in the playoffs.

Beasley's Boss Battle

On Day 63 of Season 5, Beasley Gloom pitched 14 great innings against the Chicago Firefighters, holding them to only three runs, then Esme Ramsey hit a home run to shame them in the bottom of the 14th.

Dudley Shames Dudley

See the main article on Dudley Shames Dudley.

On Day 76 of Season 5, Wesley Dudley scored the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning, shaming Shoe Thieves pitcher Kevin Dudley.

Gunther's Supercharged Shutout

On Day 22 of Season 6, Gunther O'Brian pitches his first shut out against the Canada Moist Talkers in a 10-0 stomping.


Fan Art

Created by ReleaseTheChimp
Logo by Cobaltcakes.

Art by Josh Millard.
Card template by @shenaniglenn and @JohannaGaudet
Logo by ReleaseTheChimp