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FuzzyRussianHat · 08-07-2022, 02:58 PM

Houston picked up a sixth Southern League title in seven years with the American Association’s best record in 1911 at 102-60. The Hornets had the MVP in shortstop Dave Douglas and a fourth pitcher of the year for Jeremy Frechette. The top scoring team in the AA was Dallas, whose 917 runs scored pushed them to second in the SL at 97-65, beating out 91-win Miami and Oklahoma City.

The big stunner in the Western League was the complete collapse of the Phoenix Firebirds. Despite having basically the same pitching staff and not many injuries, Phoenix went from an association best 607 runs allowed in 1910 to an abysmal 885 allowed in 1911 and a last place 62-100 finish. Los Angeles filled the void for a third-straight playoff berth, winning the WL at 93-69. Denver narrowly finished second at 92-70, fending off Portland (89-73), Oakland (86-76), and San Diego (85-77).

The Southern League established easy playoff dominance as Houston swept Denver and Dallas swept Los Angeles. The Texas rivals went the distance in the AACS but the Hornets would win in seven for back-to-back AA titles and their fifth in seven years.

In the National Association, the Washington Admirals came out of nowhere seemingly for the best record in the Eastern League at 101-61, allowing the fewest runs in baseball (560) with a balanced staff and fielding. It was Washington’s first playoff berth and only second time above .500, having won only 73 games the prior year. Second in runs allowed was Hartford at 92-70, also getting their first playoff appearance by holding off 90-win Montreal.

The Midwest League was a two-team race down the stretch. Detroit finished 94-68, edging Columbus at 93-69. It was also the first playoff berth for the Chargers, led by 22-year old outfielder Jonathan Gibbs. The 50^th overall pick by St. Louis in 1908, Columbus acquired him a week later in a trade and were rewarded with a 1.002 OPS, 8.6 WAR sophomore season.

Cleveland lefty Josh Davis earned his fourth pitcher of the year in his seven year career. His 19-10 record, 2.43 ERA, and 256 strikeouts made him the first Triple Crown winning pitcher in MLB history, one of only six who would do it in the 20^th century. The Cobras were improved with 85 wins in 1911, but it would not be enough to keep him from testing free agency in the coming offseason.

The National Association Championship Series would be all Midwest for the fifth consecutive season after the Tigers topped the Huskies in four games and the Chargers upset the Admirals in five. Much like how one game separated them in the regular season, Detroit and Columbus battled in the NACS with the Tigers winning in seven games. It was Detroit’s second World Series berth, having won it all in 1902.

However, the Tigers would be quickly stung by the Hornets. Houston won the World Series in five games, giving them back-to-back titles and three in four years.

Other notes: Second-year pitcher Newton Persaud of New Orleans had a curious statistical line, leading the AA in strikeouts (279) but also losses (24). The Trinidadian recorded only eight wins for the struggling Mudcats, which would be his only season below 12 wins for the next nearly two decades.

Calgary third baseman Max Pohorence won rookie of the year in the American Association by winning the hitting title at .373 and setting a MLB record with 240 hits.

Many career milestones would be hit in MLB’s 11^th season with numerous batters crossing the 1000 run and RBI thresholds. Four crossed the 2000 hit barrier, first reached by Tampa’s Alberto Anguiano on April 19. New York’s Franklin Carro became the first pitcher at 2500 strikeouts on September 10 with Brooklyn’s Casey Esnault hitting the mark 11 days later. Ernie Stanford of the Yankees would become the first slugger with 400+ home runs.

08-07-2022, 02:58 PM	#23
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,637	1911 in MLB Houston picked up a sixth Southern League title in seven years with the American Association’s best record in 1911 at 102-60. The Hornets had the MVP in shortstop Dave Douglas and a fourth pitcher of the year for Jeremy Frechette. The top scoring team in the AA was Dallas, whose 917 runs scored pushed them to second in the SL at 97-65, beating out 91-win Miami and Oklahoma City. The big stunner in the Western League was the complete collapse of the Phoenix Firebirds. Despite having basically the same pitching staff and not many injuries, Phoenix went from an association best 607 runs allowed in 1910 to an abysmal 885 allowed in 1911 and a last place 62-100 finish. Los Angeles filled the void for a third-straight playoff berth, winning the WL at 93-69. Denver narrowly finished second at 92-70, fending off Portland (89-73), Oakland (86-76), and San Diego (85-77). The Southern League established easy playoff dominance as Houston swept Denver and Dallas swept Los Angeles. The Texas rivals went the distance in the AACS but the Hornets would win in seven for back-to-back AA titles and their fifth in seven years. In the National Association, the Washington Admirals came out of nowhere seemingly for the best record in the Eastern League at 101-61, allowing the fewest runs in baseball (560) with a balanced staff and fielding. It was Washington’s first playoff berth and only second time above .500, having won only 73 games the prior year. Second in runs allowed was Hartford at 92-70, also getting their first playoff appearance by holding off 90-win Montreal. The Midwest League was a two-team race down the stretch. Detroit finished 94-68, edging Columbus at 93-69. It was also the first playoff berth for the Chargers, led by 22-year old outfielder Jonathan Gibbs. The 50^th overall pick by St. Louis in 1908, Columbus acquired him a week later in a trade and were rewarded with a 1.002 OPS, 8.6 WAR sophomore season. Cleveland lefty Josh Davis earned his fourth pitcher of the year in his seven year career. His 19-10 record, 2.43 ERA, and 256 strikeouts made him the first Triple Crown winning pitcher in MLB history, one of only six who would do it in the 20^th century. The Cobras were improved with 85 wins in 1911, but it would not be enough to keep him from testing free agency in the coming offseason. The National Association Championship Series would be all Midwest for the fifth consecutive season after the Tigers topped the Huskies in four games and the Chargers upset the Admirals in five. Much like how one game separated them in the regular season, Detroit and Columbus battled in the NACS with the Tigers winning in seven games. It was Detroit’s second World Series berth, having won it all in 1902. However, the Tigers would be quickly stung by the Hornets. Houston won the World Series in five games, giving them back-to-back titles and three in four years. Other notes: Second-year pitcher Newton Persaud of New Orleans had a curious statistical line, leading the AA in strikeouts (279) but also losses (24). The Trinidadian recorded only eight wins for the struggling Mudcats, which would be his only season below 12 wins for the next nearly two decades. Calgary third baseman Max Pohorence won rookie of the year in the American Association by winning the hitting title at .373 and setting a MLB record with 240 hits. Many career milestones would be hit in MLB’s 11^th season with numerous batters crossing the 1000 run and RBI thresholds. Four crossed the 2000 hit barrier, first reached by Tampa’s Alberto Anguiano on April 19. New York’s Franklin Carro became the first pitcher at 2500 strikeouts on September 10 with Brooklyn’s Casey Esnault hitting the mark 11 days later. Ernie Stanford of the Yankees would become the first slugger with 400+ home runs. Attached Images __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)