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FuzzyRussianHat · 08-04-2024, 02:10 PM

The 2010 World Baseball Championship was the 64^th edition of the event and was held in the Caribbean for the first time since 1988, this time centered on Kingston, Jamaica. Canada crushed the Division 1 competition at 8-1 with no one else better than 5-4. The Canadians hadn’t won the division since their 2004 world title, advancing for the 36^th time.

The United States was similarly dominant in Division 2 at 8-1 with their nearest foe being 6-3 Ethiopia. The Americans earned a fourth consecutive berth and their 53^rd overall. They would be one of three teams from the 2009 playoff field to make it back in 2010.

Taiwan and Romania tied at 8-1 atop Division 3, but the Taiwanese won the head-to-head to advance. It was their eighth division title and first since the 2004 runner-up season. The Romanians would’ve gotten their third-ever division title, had they won.

Division 4 was incredibly tight with a three-way tie for first at 6-3 between Vietnam, Morocco, and Italy. Japan, Poland, and Portugal were each right in the mix at 5-4. The tiebreakers gave Vietnam their second-ever division title (1999). Defending world champ India rolled to 8-1 atop Division 5 with only Myanmar at 6-3 giving chase. The Indians advanced for the third time in four years and for the seventh time overall.

Colombia and South Korea tied atop Division 6 at 7-2, while Kazakhstan was right behind at 6-3. The tiebreaker sent the Colombians forward for the 17^th time and the first time since 2006. Division 7 saw Uzbekistan and Spain even at 6-3, while Ireland, Nigeria, and Serbia were each 5-4. The Uzbeks advanced on the tiebreaker for their fourth division title, although they hadn’t done it since way back in 1985.

The lone unbeaten in division play was Pakistan at 9-0. The repeat win earned a fifth division title and their third in four years. Indonesia was their closest foe at 7-2. The elite eight was notable as it was the first time since 1982 that there wasn’t a single European nation. This crew saw five from Asia, two from North America, and one from South America.

In Round Robin Group A, the United States was the top squad at 5-1. This gave the Americans a 47^th semifinal berth. Pakistan also advanced at 3-3, while Canada and Uzbekistan were both 2-4. This was the fourth time getting to the final four with the most recent in 2007 by the Pakistanis.

Colombia claimed the top spot in Group B at 5-1. They earned an 11^th semifinal appearance and first since 2006. Defending world champ India moved forward for the third time with their 4-2 mark. Taiwan went 3-3, while Vietnam was winless at 0-6.

In a rematch of 2009’s World Championship, the United States got revenge and swept India 3-0. On the other side, Colombia edged Pakistan 3-2 in a fierce battle. The Colombians earned their first-ever finals berth, becoming the 24^th unique country to get to the final. Colombia was also the first South American finalist since Brazil in 1990. Pakistan was officially third, matching their top finish for the third time.

The American dominance continued in the 64^th World Championship with the US beating Colombia 4-1. This was their 10^th world title in 15 years, putting the Americans at 37-6 all-time in the finals. Leading the way was Tournament MVP Killian Fruechete, the reigning National Association MVP with Omaha. The 25-year old Californian left fielder had 23 starts, 32 hits, 23 runs, 4 doubles, 11 home runs, 29 RBI, 12 walks, 13 stolen bases, a 258 wRC+, and 2.1 WAR.

Best Pitcher was given to Ukraine’s Roman Vakulenko, entering his fourth season in EBF with Dublin. The 23-year old tossed 13.1 scoreless innings with 24 strikeouts, 5 walks, and 4 hits allowed.

Other notes: 2010 saw two no-hitters, coming on back-to-back days. On January 24, Myanmar’s Khon Aye Ko did it with 20 strikeouts and 1 walk against Argentina. Then on January 25, Algeria’s Souilem Boudiaf fanned 17 with two walks against Switzerland. Paraguay’s Martin Esteves became the 15^th in WBC history to hit for the cycle, doing it against Slovakia. The USA’s Morgan Short saw a 20-game hit streak carrying over from the prior WBC. He became the sixth player to have a streak of 20+.

08-04-2024, 02:10 PM	#1489
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,925	2010 World Baseball Championship The 2010 World Baseball Championship was the 64^th edition of the event and was held in the Caribbean for the first time since 1988, this time centered on Kingston, Jamaica. Canada crushed the Division 1 competition at 8-1 with no one else better than 5-4. The Canadians hadn’t won the division since their 2004 world title, advancing for the 36^th time. The United States was similarly dominant in Division 2 at 8-1 with their nearest foe being 6-3 Ethiopia. The Americans earned a fourth consecutive berth and their 53^rd overall. They would be one of three teams from the 2009 playoff field to make it back in 2010. Taiwan and Romania tied at 8-1 atop Division 3, but the Taiwanese won the head-to-head to advance. It was their eighth division title and first since the 2004 runner-up season. The Romanians would’ve gotten their third-ever division title, had they won. Division 4 was incredibly tight with a three-way tie for first at 6-3 between Vietnam, Morocco, and Italy. Japan, Poland, and Portugal were each right in the mix at 5-4. The tiebreakers gave Vietnam their second-ever division title (1999). Defending world champ India rolled to 8-1 atop Division 5 with only Myanmar at 6-3 giving chase. The Indians advanced for the third time in four years and for the seventh time overall. Colombia and South Korea tied atop Division 6 at 7-2, while Kazakhstan was right behind at 6-3. The tiebreaker sent the Colombians forward for the 17^th time and the first time since 2006. Division 7 saw Uzbekistan and Spain even at 6-3, while Ireland, Nigeria, and Serbia were each 5-4. The Uzbeks advanced on the tiebreaker for their fourth division title, although they hadn’t done it since way back in 1985. The lone unbeaten in division play was Pakistan at 9-0. The repeat win earned a fifth division title and their third in four years. Indonesia was their closest foe at 7-2. The elite eight was notable as it was the first time since 1982 that there wasn’t a single European nation. This crew saw five from Asia, two from North America, and one from South America. In Round Robin Group A, the United States was the top squad at 5-1. This gave the Americans a 47^th semifinal berth. Pakistan also advanced at 3-3, while Canada and Uzbekistan were both 2-4. This was the fourth time getting to the final four with the most recent in 2007 by the Pakistanis. Colombia claimed the top spot in Group B at 5-1. They earned an 11^th semifinal appearance and first since 2006. Defending world champ India moved forward for the third time with their 4-2 mark. Taiwan went 3-3, while Vietnam was winless at 0-6. In a rematch of 2009’s World Championship, the United States got revenge and swept India 3-0. On the other side, Colombia edged Pakistan 3-2 in a fierce battle. The Colombians earned their first-ever finals berth, becoming the 24^th unique country to get to the final. Colombia was also the first South American finalist since Brazil in 1990. Pakistan was officially third, matching their top finish for the third time. The American dominance continued in the 64^th World Championship with the US beating Colombia 4-1. This was their 10^th world title in 15 years, putting the Americans at 37-6 all-time in the finals. Leading the way was Tournament MVP Killian Fruechete, the reigning National Association MVP with Omaha. The 25-year old Californian left fielder had 23 starts, 32 hits, 23 runs, 4 doubles, 11 home runs, 29 RBI, 12 walks, 13 stolen bases, a 258 wRC+, and 2.1 WAR. Best Pitcher was given to Ukraine’s Roman Vakulenko, entering his fourth season in EBF with Dublin. The 23-year old tossed 13.1 scoreless innings with 24 strikeouts, 5 walks, and 4 hits allowed. Other notes: 2010 saw two no-hitters, coming on back-to-back days. On January 24, Myanmar’s Khon Aye Ko did it with 20 strikeouts and 1 walk against Argentina. Then on January 25, Algeria’s Souilem Boudiaf fanned 17 with two walks against Switzerland. Paraguay’s Martin Esteves became the 15^th in WBC history to hit for the cycle, doing it against Slovakia. The USA’s Morgan Short saw a 20-game hit streak carrying over from the prior WBC. He became the sixth player to have a streak of 20+. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)