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FuzzyRussianHat · 11-17-2023, 06:46 PM

The 1982 Japan League standings had the same four teams at the top as the prior season. Defending East Asian Champion Sapporo had the top record at 104-58, winning the North Division for the fourth straight season with their fourth straight 100+ win season. Sendai was a distant second at 90-72. Kitakyushu won the West Division at 98-64, fending off Fukuoka by five games. The Kodiaks got their fourth playoff berth in five years. Kawasaki claimed the Capital Division at 93-69 with an eight game gap over Tokyo and Yokohama. This gave the Killer Whales a third division win in four seasons. Lastly, Kobe claimed a third straight Central Division with their 89-73 finish.

Sendai center fielder Ryota Shintani became a three-time Japan League MVP award winner. The 31-year old Osaka native was the WARlord (11.6) and leader in runs (126), total bases (387), slugging (.680), OPS (1.055), and wRC+ (208). Shintani added 55 home runs and 116 RBI. Fourth year lefty Aiya Kodama won Pitcher of the Year for Hiroshima and posted the ninth EAB Triple Crown season for a pitcher. Kodama had a 24-3 record, 1.68 ERA, and 374 strikeouts over 278 innings. He also was the leader in quality starts (30), complete games (21), shutouts (6), FIP- (48), and WAR (11.8).

Sapporo survived a strong challenge from Kobe in the first round of the playoffs in five games, while Kawasaki topped Kitakyushu in four. This sent the Swordfish to their third straight Japan League Championship Series, while it was the first since 1971 for the Killer Whales. Kawasaki ousted the defending champ Sapporo 4-2 for their first JL pennant since 1967. It is the fourth league title for the Killer Whales, who also won in 1938 and 1941.

For the second straight season, Daejeon had the best record in the Korea League. The Ducks dropped slightly from their 105-win 1981 campaign, but still took the South Division firmly at 100-62. Busan was second at 91-71, earning the first wild card and a third consecutive playoff appearance. Seongnam snapped a decade-long drought and earned only their second division title in 30 years by taking the North crown at 95-67. In a tight race for the final wild card, Yongin and Gwangju finished tied at 88-74 with Hamhung only one behind and both Seoul and Changwon at two back. The season tiebreaker gave the Gold Sox the spot for their second berth in three years. Defending KL champ Suwon fell to just below .500 at 79-83.

Korea League MVP went to Seongnam first baseman Byung-Il Jun. The 25-year old was the leader in WAR (8.5), hits (202), OBP (.421), and wRC+ (181), adding 44 home runs, 100 RBI, and a .358 average. Changwon’s Seung-Yu Woo won his third straight Pitcher of the Year. His 302.2 innings pitched was only the fifth time an EAB pitcher tossed 300+. Woo led in strikeouts (343), WHIP (0.91), K/BB (8.8), quality starts (30), and WAR (10.3). He added a 2.35 ERA and 17-12 record.

Despite having the best record, Daejeon again was bounced in the first round, falling 3-1 to Yongin. This gave the Gold Sox their first Korea League Championship Series appearance since 1972. Seongnam meanwhile swept Busan for their first KLCS since 1971. The final had two teams that historically hadn’t gotten over the hump with the only title for the Gold Sox in 1970 and no rings for Seongnam. For the first time in franchise history, the Spiders won the Korea League title, dropping Yongin 4-2. This leaves the Ducks as the only non-expansion KL team without a league title.

In the 62^nd East Asian Championship, Kawasaki would be crowned champion by defeating Seongnam in six games. This is the second overall ring for the Killer Whales, whose only other overall title was back in 1941. 3B Seizo Shinad was the playoff star, winning both finals and JLCS MVP. The 27-year old led the JL with 56 home runs in the regular season and belted five more in 16 playoff starts. Shinad also had 22 hits, 12 runs, and 13 RBI in the postseason.

Other notes: There weren’t any no-hitters in EAB in 1980 or 1981, but 1982 would see two Perfect Games. The first was May 30 from Suwon’s Jin-U Shin against Pyongyang, while the second was July 20 by Kitakyushu’s Hisataka Otsuka against Nagoya. Both had 10 strikeouts, bringing the total of EAB perfectos to 28.

Hyeog-Jun Wi became the third EAB batter to 2000 career RBI, finishing the season with 2012. He’d play one more season and finish with 2097, passing Lei Meng’s all-time mark of 2089. Wi would also finish with 873 home runs, retiring second to Meng’s 897. Wi also became the ninth batter to 3000 career hits. Makata Araki became the 18^th EAB slugger to 600 career home runs. Yeong-Il Weon crossed both 1500 RBI and 500 home runs. LF Ki-Chun Park won his 12^th Gold Glove.

11-17-2023, 06:46 PM	#711
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,957	1982 in EAB The 1982 Japan League standings had the same four teams at the top as the prior season. Defending East Asian Champion Sapporo had the top record at 104-58, winning the North Division for the fourth straight season with their fourth straight 100+ win season. Sendai was a distant second at 90-72. Kitakyushu won the West Division at 98-64, fending off Fukuoka by five games. The Kodiaks got their fourth playoff berth in five years. Kawasaki claimed the Capital Division at 93-69 with an eight game gap over Tokyo and Yokohama. This gave the Killer Whales a third division win in four seasons. Lastly, Kobe claimed a third straight Central Division with their 89-73 finish. Sendai center fielder Ryota Shintani became a three-time Japan League MVP award winner. The 31-year old Osaka native was the WARlord (11.6) and leader in runs (126), total bases (387), slugging (.680), OPS (1.055), and wRC+ (208). Shintani added 55 home runs and 116 RBI. Fourth year lefty Aiya Kodama won Pitcher of the Year for Hiroshima and posted the ninth EAB Triple Crown season for a pitcher. Kodama had a 24-3 record, 1.68 ERA, and 374 strikeouts over 278 innings. He also was the leader in quality starts (30), complete games (21), shutouts (6), FIP- (48), and WAR (11.8). Sapporo survived a strong challenge from Kobe in the first round of the playoffs in five games, while Kawasaki topped Kitakyushu in four. This sent the Swordfish to their third straight Japan League Championship Series, while it was the first since 1971 for the Killer Whales. Kawasaki ousted the defending champ Sapporo 4-2 for their first JL pennant since 1967. It is the fourth league title for the Killer Whales, who also won in 1938 and 1941. For the second straight season, Daejeon had the best record in the Korea League. The Ducks dropped slightly from their 105-win 1981 campaign, but still took the South Division firmly at 100-62. Busan was second at 91-71, earning the first wild card and a third consecutive playoff appearance. Seongnam snapped a decade-long drought and earned only their second division title in 30 years by taking the North crown at 95-67. In a tight race for the final wild card, Yongin and Gwangju finished tied at 88-74 with Hamhung only one behind and both Seoul and Changwon at two back. The season tiebreaker gave the Gold Sox the spot for their second berth in three years. Defending KL champ Suwon fell to just below .500 at 79-83. Korea League MVP went to Seongnam first baseman Byung-Il Jun. The 25-year old was the leader in WAR (8.5), hits (202), OBP (.421), and wRC+ (181), adding 44 home runs, 100 RBI, and a .358 average. Changwon’s Seung-Yu Woo won his third straight Pitcher of the Year. His 302.2 innings pitched was only the fifth time an EAB pitcher tossed 300+. Woo led in strikeouts (343), WHIP (0.91), K/BB (8.8), quality starts (30), and WAR (10.3). He added a 2.35 ERA and 17-12 record. Despite having the best record, Daejeon again was bounced in the first round, falling 3-1 to Yongin. This gave the Gold Sox their first Korea League Championship Series appearance since 1972. Seongnam meanwhile swept Busan for their first KLCS since 1971. The final had two teams that historically hadn’t gotten over the hump with the only title for the Gold Sox in 1970 and no rings for Seongnam. For the first time in franchise history, the Spiders won the Korea League title, dropping Yongin 4-2. This leaves the Ducks as the only non-expansion KL team without a league title. In the 62^nd East Asian Championship, Kawasaki would be crowned champion by defeating Seongnam in six games. This is the second overall ring for the Killer Whales, whose only other overall title was back in 1941. 3B Seizo Shinad was the playoff star, winning both finals and JLCS MVP. The 27-year old led the JL with 56 home runs in the regular season and belted five more in 16 playoff starts. Shinad also had 22 hits, 12 runs, and 13 RBI in the postseason. Other notes: There weren’t any no-hitters in EAB in 1980 or 1981, but 1982 would see two Perfect Games. The first was May 30 from Suwon’s Jin-U Shin against Pyongyang, while the second was July 20 by Kitakyushu’s Hisataka Otsuka against Nagoya. Both had 10 strikeouts, bringing the total of EAB perfectos to 28. Hyeog-Jun Wi became the third EAB batter to 2000 career RBI, finishing the season with 2012. He’d play one more season and finish with 2097, passing Lei Meng’s all-time mark of 2089. Wi would also finish with 873 home runs, retiring second to Meng’s 897. Wi also became the ninth batter to 3000 career hits. Makata Araki became the 18^th EAB slugger to 600 career home runs. Yeong-Il Weon crossed both 1500 RBI and 500 home runs. LF Ki-Chun Park won his 12^th Gold Glove. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)