MLB Pro - Now Taking 2014 Applications

sowders22 · 02-14-2014, 07:03 PM

MLB Pro is just two days away from starting the 2014 season and we are taking applications now for the last spots of our Nippon league. Those who are familiar with our league know that we experience very little turnover and this opportunity only comes around once a year. We just finished our second year and this is likely the last chance to have a shot at getting a team before 2015.

MLB Pro is the only 'one day, every day' league with means exactly what it sounds like: we sim one day every single day - no exceptions - perfectly duplicating the real MLB schedule. The real life date is the same as the in-game date. The MLB Opening Day is our Opening Day. The MLB All-Star Game is the night of our All-Star Game. Are the Dodgers playing the Mets tonight? So are our Dodgers.

This format means our league offers the most realistic, immersive simulation experience around. MLB Pro is not for the weak-at-heart or the lazy. We do not coddle our GMs. They are a savvy, cunning, and sometime-manipulative group who will do anything inside the rules to win. Our trade review process is simply to prevent cheating and collusion. Did you get ripped off? That is your problem. Let's call it a mix of "survival-of-the-fittest" mixed with a little "learn from your own mistakes."

Our general managers are a brilliant mix of characters: Hollywood actors, journalists, baseball insiders, political scientists, professional poker players, college students, military, and more. They appreciate the thrill of savoring every moment of the league. They love living and dying with all 162 games. In MLB Pro, your personal day becomes defined by how your game goes every night; if you win, you are on top of the world and if you lose, it feels like the end of the world. You ARE your team and when a season takes a full year, you quickly know your team inside and out, just like a real GM would.

And what's the deal with Nippon? Nippon is where our waiting list compete for the next spots in the MLB. I often get asked what *** managers need to go to get promoted. It is a mix of many things. Here they are, in order of importance. If you follow these, you will be at the front of the line: regular exports, community activity (regular presence in the chat and writing articles), team success in ***, length of time in MLB Pro, and strength of sim resume (from when you applied). You get involved in our league and you will be a valued member. The reason we have so little turnover in MLB is because of this system. It’s not meant to offend. It’s meant to ensure we have the best, most active, fiercely competitive league around.

So what do we have to offer besides a unique schedule? Well, here's a taste:

Divisional Beat Writers
MLB Pro Radio
Complete Twitter Immersion, Including a League Feed, a Dedicated Trade Rumors Feed, and Individual Feeds from Virtually Every Team
Real-Time Sim of Every Game, Every Night
All-Star and Award Voting
24-Hour Chat Activity
Real MLB 20/80 rating system plus scouts.
The Thrill of Feeling like a Real MLB GM.

And what do our GMs think?

"MLB Pro is a fantastic league to join. After countless years (back to the OOTP5/Season Ticket Baseball days) of always finding myself in a league, I had gone sometime without being a member of an OOTP league. A little more than a year ago I was approached by the Commissioner to take over a spot in this league - I was reluctant at first to get back into OOTP online leagues, but I am very glad that I did. Our commissioner is dedicated to the job and has very high hopes for the league. He puts pressure on himself to make everything as good as it can be, and he does a good job in succeeding. He has assembled a great group of leadership at the top of the league that does a tremendous job assisting in many ways. As was said, their is little turnover from within the league, everyone enjoys the competition and the company that the league creates. Their are a fair share of "rivalries", but at the end of the day we all enjoy the friendly competition. This league is best suited for those that are in it for the long haul. With the start of the 2014 season quickly approaching, now is a FANTASTIC time to come join us. You have my word, you will enjoy it." -Matt Eisenburg: Angels GM & MLB Pro Rules Official

"MLB Pro is a daily sim that you wouldn't think someone would be able to run consistently but Commissioner Sowders pulls it off every day for now going into our third season. Nothing is more realistic than a day-to-day sim, so if you're looking for the most realistic experience in an OOTP league, this is it." - Mike Lowe: MLB Journalist, OOTP Beta Tester, and Brewers GM

"As someone who is completely obsessed with baseball and can't get enough in his daily life, MLB Pro scratches that itch. OOTP is an incredibly realistic baseball GM experience, and at MLB Pro we take it one step further with the daily sim and some updated rules to strive for realism. While simming daily may seem daunting at first (trust me, it was when I started out), it is truly fun, thrilling, and manageable as my daily life routine now involves downloading the file and checking the waiver wire. We'd love for you to join us." - Justin Jabs: Journalist and Cubs GM

"When I signed up for MLB Pro, I wasn't even a baseball fan but I saw everybody talking about it and knew it was going to be something special. Within a month of it starting up, I had quit all of my yahoo fantasy leagues to fully dedicate myself to MLB Pro. It is easily the most addictive and fun league I've ever been a part of, in no small part due to the current managers and the fine job Commissioner Sowders does. It's also the reason my girlfriend thinks I'm a big nerd. Well that's not true...it's one of the reasons my girlfriend thinks I'm a big nerd." - Ayden Dugmore: 2012 AL GM of the Year (Cleveland Indians)

"In over 15 years of fantasy sports simulation league experience, and over 7 years of OOTP experience alone, MLB Pro is hands down the most fun, day-to-day, real-time simulation league I've ever seen or been apart of. And I've been a commissioner of my own league before! MLB Pro kills it is almost every aspect. Great group of owners and a superior website/user experience make MLB Pro the class of OOTP leagues going right now!" - Justin Kaiser: Former OOTP League Commissioner, Seattle Mariners GM

League Registration

The Toronto Blue Jays were the 2012 champions and the Boston Red Sox kept it in the division in 2013. Will the rest of the league finally be able to knock off the East? If you are interested in starting the greatest OOTP experience of your life, please click the link above. You need to be aware of a few things through in terms of expectations:

If you are looking for a short-term commitment, MLB Pro is not for you. We expect our GMs to commit to a full season before backing out (not including unforeseen circumstances) and in fact, we want people who will be around and building teams for many years.
We expect our GMs to be active. At least one file per week, as well as the occasional visit in the chat room to watch the games with us and the occasional article about the team.
We expect you to have experience with OOTP leagues. If this is your first experience with OOTP leagues, you will likely be selected for the Nippon league so you can get comfortable.
We expect you to read e-mails and reply when requested, including to fellow GMs in trade negotiations.
We expect you to be able to take a joke. We are a brash, very familiar group who will talk trash, bust chops, joke around, and be some of the best friends you will find.

If you think you might be interested but aren't sure, stop by the chat and hang out. Ask questions of the other GMs. They will be happy to help you. Then sign up and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

This is a league with very, very little turnover. There is a reason why we only have membership drives once a year. This is your chance to finally start your OOTP life. MLB Pro is a revelation. The question is if you are ready to open your eyes.

Tiesenberg · 02-14-2014, 08:31 PM

MLB Pro is a fantastic league to join. After countless years (back to the OOTP5/Season Ticket Baseball days) of always finding myself in a league, I had gone sometime without being a member of an OOTP league. A little more than a year ago I was approached by the Commissioner to take over a spot in this league - I was reluctant at first to get back into OOTP online leagues, but I am very glad that I did.

Our commissioner is dedicated to the job and has very high hopes for the league. He puts pressure on himself to make everything as good as it can be, and he does a good job in succeeding. He has assembled a great group of leadership at the top of the league that does a tremendous job assisting in many ways.

As was said, their is little turnover from within the league, everyone enjoys the competition and the company that the league creates. Their are a fair share of "rivalries", but at the end of the day we all enjoy the friendly competition.

This league is best suited for those that are in it for the long haul. With the start of the 2014 season quickly approaching, now is a FANTASTIC time to come join us. You have my word, you will enjoy it.

-Matt / Angels GM & MLB Pro Rules Official

sowders22 · 02-15-2014, 07:28 PM

A couple applications in already. Hurry and get yours in before all the spots are taken.

trident · 02-15-2014, 09:27 PM

Truly an amazing league with professionalism, constant activity and a great group of writers.

pat · 02-15-2014, 09:42 PM

MLB Pro is one of the best OOTP leagues you can join. The commissioner is dedicated (sims daily), and the General Managers are competitive yet friendly.

You will love the new site where you can read on the articles made by the members, the 24/7 chat room to talk with GMs, among others.

If you're looking to commit to a long-term OOTP league, then MLB Pro is definitely right for you. There's no better time to join but now, when Spring Training is just around the corner.

Jhordell · 02-16-2014, 09:18 PM

Hey guys

Threw in an application last night, have been reading articles and posted a message in the chat to say Hello. Seems like a great league!

Hopefully I can be accepted at least for a Nippon team and use it as a proving ground

Marinersfan51 · 02-20-2014, 01:27 AM

Put in an application, hopefully there is still space in the Nippon league. Looking through the GMs I saw a few familiar names, looks like a good group of GMs.

sowders22 · 03-28-2014, 09:52 PM

We are two days away from the start of the 2014 season and we have a few spots available in Nippon. If you are interested in getting a chance to play in the best OOTP league around, drop by the website and submit an application!

sowders22 · 03-30-2014, 09:35 AM

In another step to remain the most innovative, immersive league in the OOTP community, MLB Pro just launched its Android app. We believe we are the first league to have such a feature and we are extremely excited about it. Just another perk you get when you join the best league around!

02-14-2014, 07:03 PM	#1
sowders22 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 90	MLB Pro - Now Taking 2014 Applications MLB Pro is just two days away from starting the 2014 season and we are taking applications now for the last spots of our Nippon league. Those who are familiar with our league know that we experience very little turnover and this opportunity only comes around once a year. We just finished our second year and this is likely the last chance to have a shot at getting a team before 2015. MLB Pro is the only 'one day, every day' league with means exactly what it sounds like: we sim one day every single day - no exceptions - perfectly duplicating the real MLB schedule. The real life date is the same as the in-game date. The MLB Opening Day is our Opening Day. The MLB All-Star Game is the night of our All-Star Game. Are the Dodgers playing the Mets tonight? So are our Dodgers. This format means our league offers the most realistic, immersive simulation experience around. MLB Pro is not for the weak-at-heart or the lazy. We do not coddle our GMs. They are a savvy, cunning, and sometime-manipulative group who will do anything inside the rules to win. Our trade review process is simply to prevent cheating and collusion. Did you get ripped off? That is your problem. Let's call it a mix of "survival-of-the-fittest" mixed with a little "learn from your own mistakes." Our general managers are a brilliant mix of characters: Hollywood actors, journalists, baseball insiders, political scientists, professional poker players, college students, military, and more. They appreciate the thrill of savoring every moment of the league. They love living and dying with all 162 games. In MLB Pro, your personal day becomes defined by how your game goes every night; if you win, you are on top of the world and if you lose, it feels like the end of the world. You ARE your team and when a season takes a full year, you quickly know your team inside and out, just like a real GM would. And what's the deal with Nippon? Nippon is where our waiting list compete for the next spots in the MLB. I often get asked what * managers need to go to get promoted. It is a mix of many things. Here they are, in order of importance. If you follow these, you will be at the front of the line: regular exports, community activity (regular presence in the chat and writing articles), team success in , length of time in MLB Pro, and strength of sim resume (from when you applied). You get involved in our league and you will be a valued member. The reason we have so little turnover in MLB is because of this system. It’s not meant to offend. It’s meant to ensure we have the best, most active, fiercely competitive league around. So what do we have to offer besides a unique schedule? Well, here's a taste: Divisional Beat Writers MLB Pro Radio Complete Twitter Immersion, Including a League Feed, a Dedicated Trade Rumors Feed, and Individual Feeds from Virtually Every Team Real-Time Sim of Every Game, Every Night All-Star and Award Voting 24-Hour Chat Activity Real MLB 20/80 rating system plus scouts. The Thrill of Feeling like a Real MLB GM. And what do our GMs think?* "MLB Pro is a fantastic league to join. After countless years (back to the OOTP5/Season Ticket Baseball days) of always finding myself in a league, I had gone sometime without being a member of an OOTP league. A little more than a year ago I was approached by the Commissioner to take over a spot in this league - I was reluctant at first to get back into OOTP online leagues, but I am very glad that I did. Our commissioner is dedicated to the job and has very high hopes for the league. He puts pressure on himself to make everything as good as it can be, and he does a good job in succeeding. He has assembled a great group of leadership at the top of the league that does a tremendous job assisting in many ways. As was said, their is little turnover from within the league, everyone enjoys the competition and the company that the league creates. Their are a fair share of "rivalries", but at the end of the day we all enjoy the friendly competition. This league is best suited for those that are in it for the long haul. With the start of the 2014 season quickly approaching, now is a FANTASTIC time to come join us. You have my word, you will enjoy it." -Matt Eisenburg: Angels GM & MLB Pro Rules Official "MLB Pro is a daily sim that you wouldn't think someone would be able to run consistently but Commissioner Sowders pulls it off every day for now going into our third season. Nothing is more realistic than a day-to-day sim, so if you're looking for the most realistic experience in an OOTP league, this is it." - Mike Lowe: MLB Journalist, OOTP Beta Tester, and Brewers GM "As someone who is completely obsessed with baseball and can't get enough in his daily life, MLB Pro scratches that itch. OOTP is an incredibly realistic baseball GM experience, and at MLB Pro we take it one step further with the daily sim and some updated rules to strive for realism. While simming daily may seem daunting at first (trust me, it was when I started out), it is truly fun, thrilling, and manageable as my daily life routine now involves downloading the file and checking the waiver wire. We'd love for you to join us." - Justin Jabs: Journalist and Cubs GM "When I signed up for MLB Pro, I wasn't even a baseball fan but I saw everybody talking about it and knew it was going to be something special. Within a month of it starting up, I had quit all of my yahoo fantasy leagues to fully dedicate myself to MLB Pro. It is easily the most addictive and fun league I've ever been a part of, in no small part due to the current managers and the fine job Commissioner Sowders does. It's also the reason my girlfriend thinks I'm a big nerd. Well that's not true...it's one of the reasons my girlfriend thinks I'm a big nerd." - Ayden Dugmore: 2012 AL GM of the Year (Cleveland Indians) "In over 15 years of fantasy sports simulation league experience, and over 7 years of OOTP experience alone, MLB Pro is hands down the most fun, day-to-day, real-time simulation league I've ever seen or been apart of. And I've been a commissioner of my own league before! MLB Pro kills it is almost every aspect. Great group of owners and a superior website/user experience make MLB Pro the class of OOTP leagues going right now!" - Justin Kaiser: Former OOTP League Commissioner, Seattle Mariners GM League Registration The Toronto Blue Jays were the 2012 champions and the Boston Red Sox kept it in the division in 2013. Will the rest of the league finally be able to knock off the East? If you are interested in starting the greatest OOTP experience of your life, please click the link above. You need to be aware of a few things through in terms of expectations: If you are looking for a short-term commitment, MLB Pro is not for you. We expect our GMs to commit to a full season before backing out (not including unforeseen circumstances) and in fact, we want people who will be around and building teams for many years. We expect our GMs to be active. At least one file per week, as well as the occasional visit in the chat room to watch the games with us and the occasional article about the team. We expect you to have experience with OOTP leagues. If this is your first experience with OOTP leagues, you will likely be selected for the Nippon league so you can get comfortable. We expect you to read e-mails and reply when requested, including to fellow GMs in trade negotiations. We expect you to be able to take a joke. We are a brash, very familiar group who will talk trash, bust chops, joke around, and be some of the best friends you will find. If you think you might be interested but aren't sure, stop by the chat and hang out. Ask questions of the other GMs. They will be happy to help you. Then sign up and we will get back to you as soon as possible. This is a league with very, very little turnover. There is a reason why we only have membership drives once a year. This is your chance to finally start your OOTP life. MLB Pro is a revelation. The question is if you are ready to open your eyes. __________________ Last edited by sowders22; 03-28-2014 at 09:51 PM.

02-15-2014, 07:28 PM	#3
sowders22 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 90	A couple applications in already. Hurry and get yours in before all the spots are taken. __________________

02-15-2014, 09:27 PM	#4
trident All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: GM Games Posts: 537	Truly an amazing league with professionalism, constant activity and a great group of writers. __________________ General Manager (GM) Games Website \| Reddit \| Discord \| YouTube

02-15-2014, 09:42 PM	#5
pat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Quezon City, Philippines Posts: 2,748	MLB Pro is one of the best OOTP leagues you can join. The commissioner is dedicated (sims daily), and the General Managers are competitive yet friendly. You will love the new site where you can read on the articles made by the members, the 24/7 chat room to talk with GMs, among others. If you're looking to commit to a long-term OOTP league, then MLB Pro is definitely right for you. There's no better time to join but now, when Spring Training is just around the corner. __________________ Co-Founder & Technical Director at ExaWeb Corporation, an SEO company in the Philippines. Previous Leagues - Time Warp Baseball / International Federation of Baseball / Professional Baseball Replay League / No Pepper Baseball League / MLB Pro Current OOTP 24 Leagues - Sim Sports Gaming - (2016-Present) Washington Nationals (2016-2022) *2017 Champions Oakland Athletics (2023-Present)

02-16-2014, 09:18 PM	#6
Jhordell Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 7	Application Hey guys Threw in an application last night, have been reading articles and posted a message in the chat to say Hello. Seems like a great league! Hopefully I can be accepted at least for a Nippon team and use it as a proving ground

02-14-2014, 08:31 PM	#2
Tiesenberg Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 307	MLB Pro is a fantastic league to join. After countless years (back to the OOTP5/Season Ticket Baseball days) of always finding myself in a league, I had gone sometime without being a member of an OOTP league. A little more than a year ago I was approached by the Commissioner to take over a spot in this league - I was reluctant at first to get back into OOTP online leagues, but I am very glad that I did. Our commissioner is dedicated to the job and has very high hopes for the league. He puts pressure on himself to make everything as good as it can be, and he does a good job in succeeding. He has assembled a great group of leadership at the top of the league that does a tremendous job assisting in many ways. As was said, their is little turnover from within the league, everyone enjoys the competition and the company that the league creates. Their are a fair share of "rivalries", but at the end of the day we all enjoy the friendly competition. This league is best suited for those that are in it for the long haul. With the start of the 2014 season quickly approaching, now is a FANTASTIC time to come join us. You have my word, you will enjoy it. -Matt / Angels GM & MLB Pro Rules Official

02-20-2014, 01:27 AM	#7
Marinersfan51 All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 777	Put in an application, hopefully there is still space in the Nippon league. Looking through the GMs I saw a few familiar names, looks like a good group of GMs.

03-28-2014, 09:52 PM	#8
sowders22 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 90	We are two days away from the start of the 2014 season and we have a few spots available in Nippon. If you are interested in getting a chance to play in the best OOTP league around, drop by the website and submit an application! __________________

03-30-2014, 09:35 AM	#9
sowders22 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 90	In another step to remain the most innovative, immersive league in the OOTP community, MLB Pro just launched its Android app. We believe we are the first league to have such a feature and we are extremely excited about it. Just another perk you get when you join the best league around! __________________ Last edited by sowders22; 03-30-2014 at 09:36 AM.