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FuzzyRussianHat · 09-03-2025, 06:48 PM

The Australasia League was guaranteed a shakeup as two-time defending champ Brisbane fell off to 79-83, their first losing season since 2027. It became a two-team race late with Hobart (97-65) hanging on over Melbourne (96-66). The Tasmaniacs earned their first-ever pennant, leaving fellow 2006 expansion team Timor as the only remaining Oceania Baseball Association team without a pennant. Christchurch was a competitive third (91-71) followed by Auckland (89-73) and Perth (88-74).

Hobart outperformed their expected win/loss by seven games. The Chinooks were the top scoring team at 740 runs, although the Tasmaniacs were three behind. The Mets allowed the fewest runs at 527 and set a new OBA team record with a 10.89 K/9. Melbourne’s 1775 total strikeouts fell just behind 1974 Samoa’s 1796 for the top mark.

Perth’s Marika Wati won his second Australasia League MVP, having previously done it back in 2027. The 33-year old Fijian DH led in runs (97), RBI (143), total bases (390), wRC+ (176), and WAR (7.1). Wati had 211 hits, 40 doubles, 43 home runs, and a .325/.358/.597 slash. The 143 RBI tied for the tenth-best OBA single-season. Wati had been an ironman since coming to the Penguins in a 2026 trade with Auckland and had started all 162 games in five of the last six seasons. The one miss was 2030, when he started 161.

Melbourne’s David Sherman won both Pitcher of the Year and Reliever of the Year, leading in saves (48) and games (73). The 26-year old Australian righty pitched 89 innings with five runs allowed (four earned) for a 0.40 ERA. He struck out 138 with a 6-4 record, 891 ERA+, and 5.3 WAR. Sherman set the record for the best ERA by an OBA ROTY winner with very few closers ever in any world league posting a better ERA.

The Pacific League was also guaranteed a new winner after reigning OBA champ Port Moresby struggled to a 73-89 season. Tahiti emerged in a four team race at 95-67 ahead of Fiji (94-68), Guadalcanal (93-69), and Samoa (91-71). It was the 14^th title for the Tropics, ending an 18-year drought. The Sun Sox were the top scoring team at 755 runs and the Green Jackets allowed the fewest at 577.

Guam set a new OBA team record with 285 home runs, besting Guadalcanal’s record 279 from both 2012 and 2013. Despite that, the Golden Eagles were a mediocre 76-86. Leading the way was Pacific League MVP Jun Lopez-Torres in his second season for Guam. The 29-year old Australian LF signed after six years with Melbourne, including an MVP in 2030.

Lopez-Torres was the leader in hits (189), RBI (130), total bases (379), slugging (.634), OPS (.987), and wRC+ (179). He added 105 runs, 21 doubles, 14 triples, 47 home runs, 56 stolen bases, a .316 average, and 9.0 WAR. Lopez-Torres wasn’t thrilled with Guam’s struggles and opted out of his deal in the winter, signing for six years and $162 million with Tahiti.

Fiji’s Kirk Inotsume won Pitcher of the Year and his third Gold Glove, leading in quality starts (34) and FIP- (76). The 29-year old Australian righty had a 2.47 ERA over 303 innings, 20-13 record, 266 strikeouts, 149 ERA+, and 7.8 AWR. Inotsume pitched his first three years with Gold Coast before getting traded for 2032 to the Freedom. Fiji would sign him in May 2035 to a five-year, $173 million extension to remain their ace long-term.

Tahiti returned to the throne by defeating first-time finalist Hobart 4-2 in the 75^th Oceania Championship. The Tropics became seven-time OBA champs (1965, 1975, 2003, 2008, 2011, 2015, 2034). Last year’s Rookie of the Year Patrick MacLean was finals MVP, going 8-22 with 3 runs, 1 double, 1 homer, and 4 RBI. He had been drafted 14^th by Adelaide in 2029, but was traded to Tahiti for 2033. Teammate Geoffrey Kelty also notably set a playoff record with 11 singles.

Other notes: Canberra’s John Skeffington set new OBA single-season records for hits (239) and singles (192). His .3723 average was the third-best, only narrowly behind Nilton Paiva’s .3736 from 2022 and William Buchholz’s .3726 from 2016. Skeffington beat out Pavia by one for the hits record. Guadalcanal had 110 triples for a new Pacific League best. New Caledonia set new all-time PL pitching worsts for team ERA (4.84), hits allowed (1588), runs allowed (852) and earned runs (781). Their 9.84 H/9 ranked as second-worst.

Timmy Ellis, Hunter Dobbie, and Liam Winmar each joined the 500 home run club, making it 21 members strong. Peter Gosden, Dakota Rasmussen, and Evan Yoshida made the 400 homer club, now with 53 players. Winmar and Dobbie were the 77^th and 78^th to 1000 runs scored. Marika Wati, Vic Ahn, and David Odom made it 86 sluggers with 1000 RBI. Hudson Armfield was the 73^rd to 2000 hits.

Odom won his 11^th Gold Glove at first base, Catcher Kristian Duenas won his 10^th Gold Glove and SP Jayden Rhode earned his 7^th. Both Odom and Duenas held their position’s record. SS Mathew Bellamy won his 7^th Silver Slugger.

09-03-2025, 06:48 PM	#2424
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,978	2034 in OBA The Australasia League was guaranteed a shakeup as two-time defending champ Brisbane fell off to 79-83, their first losing season since 2027. It became a two-team race late with Hobart (97-65) hanging on over Melbourne (96-66). The Tasmaniacs earned their first-ever pennant, leaving fellow 2006 expansion team Timor as the only remaining Oceania Baseball Association team without a pennant. Christchurch was a competitive third (91-71) followed by Auckland (89-73) and Perth (88-74). Hobart outperformed their expected win/loss by seven games. The Chinooks were the top scoring team at 740 runs, although the Tasmaniacs were three behind. The Mets allowed the fewest runs at 527 and set a new OBA team record with a 10.89 K/9. Melbourne’s 1775 total strikeouts fell just behind 1974 Samoa’s 1796 for the top mark. Perth’s Marika Wati won his second Australasia League MVP, having previously done it back in 2027. The 33-year old Fijian DH led in runs (97), RBI (143), total bases (390), wRC+ (176), and WAR (7.1). Wati had 211 hits, 40 doubles, 43 home runs, and a .325/.358/.597 slash. The 143 RBI tied for the tenth-best OBA single-season. Wati had been an ironman since coming to the Penguins in a 2026 trade with Auckland and had started all 162 games in five of the last six seasons. The one miss was 2030, when he started 161. Melbourne’s David Sherman won both Pitcher of the Year and Reliever of the Year, leading in saves (48) and games (73). The 26-year old Australian righty pitched 89 innings with five runs allowed (four earned) for a 0.40 ERA. He struck out 138 with a 6-4 record, 891 ERA+, and 5.3 WAR. Sherman set the record for the best ERA by an OBA ROTY winner with very few closers ever in any world league posting a better ERA. The Pacific League was also guaranteed a new winner after reigning OBA champ Port Moresby struggled to a 73-89 season. Tahiti emerged in a four team race at 95-67 ahead of Fiji (94-68), Guadalcanal (93-69), and Samoa (91-71). It was the 14^th title for the Tropics, ending an 18-year drought. The Sun Sox were the top scoring team at 755 runs and the Green Jackets allowed the fewest at 577. Guam set a new OBA team record with 285 home runs, besting Guadalcanal’s record 279 from both 2012 and 2013. Despite that, the Golden Eagles were a mediocre 76-86. Leading the way was Pacific League MVP Jun Lopez-Torres in his second season for Guam. The 29-year old Australian LF signed after six years with Melbourne, including an MVP in 2030. Lopez-Torres was the leader in hits (189), RBI (130), total bases (379), slugging (.634), OPS (.987), and wRC+ (179). He added 105 runs, 21 doubles, 14 triples, 47 home runs, 56 stolen bases, a .316 average, and 9.0 WAR. Lopez-Torres wasn’t thrilled with Guam’s struggles and opted out of his deal in the winter, signing for six years and $162 million with Tahiti. Fiji’s Kirk Inotsume won Pitcher of the Year and his third Gold Glove, leading in quality starts (34) and FIP- (76). The 29-year old Australian righty had a 2.47 ERA over 303 innings, 20-13 record, 266 strikeouts, 149 ERA+, and 7.8 AWR. Inotsume pitched his first three years with Gold Coast before getting traded for 2032 to the Freedom. Fiji would sign him in May 2035 to a five-year, $173 million extension to remain their ace long-term. Tahiti returned to the throne by defeating first-time finalist Hobart 4-2 in the 75^th Oceania Championship. The Tropics became seven-time OBA champs (1965, 1975, 2003, 2008, 2011, 2015, 2034). Last year’s Rookie of the Year Patrick MacLean was finals MVP, going 8-22 with 3 runs, 1 double, 1 homer, and 4 RBI. He had been drafted 14^th by Adelaide in 2029, but was traded to Tahiti for 2033. Teammate Geoffrey Kelty also notably set a playoff record with 11 singles. Other notes: Canberra’s John Skeffington set new OBA single-season records for hits (239) and singles (192). His .3723 average was the third-best, only narrowly behind Nilton Paiva’s .3736 from 2022 and William Buchholz’s .3726 from 2016. Skeffington beat out Pavia by one for the hits record. Guadalcanal had 110 triples for a new Pacific League best. New Caledonia set new all-time PL pitching worsts for team ERA (4.84), hits allowed (1588), runs allowed (852) and earned runs (781). Their 9.84 H/9 ranked as second-worst. Timmy Ellis, Hunter Dobbie, and Liam Winmar each joined the 500 home run club, making it 21 members strong. Peter Gosden, Dakota Rasmussen, and Evan Yoshida made the 400 homer club, now with 53 players. Winmar and Dobbie were the 77^th and 78^th to 1000 runs scored. Marika Wati, Vic Ahn, and David Odom made it 86 sluggers with 1000 RBI. Hudson Armfield was the 73^rd to 2000 hits. Odom won his 11^th Gold Glove at first base, Catcher Kristian Duenas won his 10^th Gold Glove and SP Jayden Rhode earned his 7^th. Both Odom and Duenas held their position’s record. SS Mathew Bellamy won his 7^th Silver Slugger. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)