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FuzzyRussianHat · 08-13-2022, 03:18 PM

After his stunning record-setting MVP season at age 41 with Houston, Aitor Cerda signed with the Denver Dragons for a one-year, $5,500 contract. Cerda’s numbers wouldn’t be as eye popping, but he’d earn another American Association MVP before finishing his career with weak seasons with Charlotte and San Francisco in 1915 and 1916.

Cerda wasn’t the only big addition for Denver. Former Phoenix MVP outfielder Jason Salvage, who was traded at the deadline to Houston in 1913, signed a five-year, $26,500 deal with the Dragons. These signings pushed Denver not only to back-to-back Western League titles, but the MLB’s best record at 110-52. Portland picked up the second place spot in the WL at 96-66, the first playoff berth for the Pacifics. Calgary had the most runs scored, but placed third at 91-71.

Defending World Series champion Memphis won their first-ever Southern League title at 94-68, reversing position with Houston. The Hornets placed second at 92-70, getting the second-ever 300+ strikeout season and a record sixth Pitcher of the Year from Josh Davis. It would be his final great season due to an ulnar nerve entrapment in his throwing elbow the following May.

Houston’s playoff experience paid off as they shocked top-record Denver with a road sweep in the first round. Memphis topped Portland in four games for an AACS rematch between the Southern League rivals. The series went the distance and despite their lack of big stars and stats, the Mountain Cats prevailed for the second straight year, winning in seven games.

With aging stars, this would prove to be the end of Houston dynasty. Although the Hornets would have some solid seasons in the next decade, their run of eight American Association finals appearances and six titles in 10 years would go down as arguably the best decade in AA history. Manager Erick Stockmann would be the only MLB manager to win four World Series titles until Dian Gesang and the San Diego dynasty of the 2020s.

Columbus would boast the National Association MVP and PotY in taking theie first Midwest League title at 100-62. 25-year old Outfielder Jonathan Gibbs grabbed his second MVP and 27-year old righty Owen Swanson his second Pitcher of the Year. After coming close last year, Cleveland finally earned a playoff spot with a second-place 98-64 record, beating out solid seasons from Chicago (93 wins), Omaha (93), and Kansas City (92).

In a competitive Eastern League, 1912 NA champ Washington bounced back after a down 1913, finishing first in the EL at 95-67. Hartford picked up a third wild card in four years at 93-69, outlasting last year’s Association champ Pittsburgh (89-73), as well as Montreal (88-74) and Boston (86-76).

It would be an all Eastern League NACS as in the first round, the Huskies upset the Chargers in five games and the Admirals bested the Cobras in four. Despite being close in the regular season, Washington handled Hartford in five games to give the Admirals their second NA title in three years.

Memphis would not be able to pull off back-to-back World Series titles, as Washington won the Fall Classic in five games. It was Washington’s first-ever World Series title and the second National Association winner in the last eight years.

Other notes: Calgary’s Max Pohorence broke his own 1911 single-season hits record, one-better with 241. Pohorence also scored a new record 141 runs, one ahead of Alex Rodriguez’s 1901 mark.

Vancouver third baseman Dusty Knight become the second player to win 10 Gold Gloves. Knight would be one of two MLB players ever to eventually rack up 15 Gold Gloves over his career with six teams (WAS, CIN, LAA, VAN, MON, CAL). Despite 2788 career hits, his relatively unremarkable hitting kept him from a Hall of Fame spot.

Omaha pitcher Casey Esnault became the first pitcher to reach 3000 career strikeouts. Esnault eventually finished with 3776 and would stay in the top 20 even into the new Millennium, although his 71.8 WAR and 254-227 record still wouldn’t be enough to get him into the HOF with unremarkable 3.89 career ERA and 1.34 WHIP.

08-13-2022, 03:18 PM	#29
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,917	1914 in MLB After his stunning record-setting MVP season at age 41 with Houston, Aitor Cerda signed with the Denver Dragons for a one-year, $5,500 contract. Cerda’s numbers wouldn’t be as eye popping, but he’d earn another American Association MVP before finishing his career with weak seasons with Charlotte and San Francisco in 1915 and 1916. Cerda wasn’t the only big addition for Denver. Former Phoenix MVP outfielder Jason Salvage, who was traded at the deadline to Houston in 1913, signed a five-year, $26,500 deal with the Dragons. These signings pushed Denver not only to back-to-back Western League titles, but the MLB’s best record at 110-52. Portland picked up the second place spot in the WL at 96-66, the first playoff berth for the Pacifics. Calgary had the most runs scored, but placed third at 91-71. Defending World Series champion Memphis won their first-ever Southern League title at 94-68, reversing position with Houston. The Hornets placed second at 92-70, getting the second-ever 300+ strikeout season and a record sixth Pitcher of the Year from Josh Davis. It would be his final great season due to an ulnar nerve entrapment in his throwing elbow the following May. Houston’s playoff experience paid off as they shocked top-record Denver with a road sweep in the first round. Memphis topped Portland in four games for an AACS rematch between the Southern League rivals. The series went the distance and despite their lack of big stars and stats, the Mountain Cats prevailed for the second straight year, winning in seven games. With aging stars, this would prove to be the end of Houston dynasty. Although the Hornets would have some solid seasons in the next decade, their run of eight American Association finals appearances and six titles in 10 years would go down as arguably the best decade in AA history. Manager Erick Stockmann would be the only MLB manager to win four World Series titles until Dian Gesang and the San Diego dynasty of the 2020s. Columbus would boast the National Association MVP and PotY in taking theie first Midwest League title at 100-62. 25-year old Outfielder Jonathan Gibbs grabbed his second MVP and 27-year old righty Owen Swanson his second Pitcher of the Year. After coming close last year, Cleveland finally earned a playoff spot with a second-place 98-64 record, beating out solid seasons from Chicago (93 wins), Omaha (93), and Kansas City (92). In a competitive Eastern League, 1912 NA champ Washington bounced back after a down 1913, finishing first in the EL at 95-67. Hartford picked up a third wild card in four years at 93-69, outlasting last year’s Association champ Pittsburgh (89-73), as well as Montreal (88-74) and Boston (86-76). It would be an all Eastern League NACS as in the first round, the Huskies upset the Chargers in five games and the Admirals bested the Cobras in four. Despite being close in the regular season, Washington handled Hartford in five games to give the Admirals their second NA title in three years. Memphis would not be able to pull off back-to-back World Series titles, as Washington won the Fall Classic in five games. It was Washington’s first-ever World Series title and the second National Association winner in the last eight years. Other notes: Calgary’s Max Pohorence broke his own 1911 single-season hits record, one-better with 241. Pohorence also scored a new record 141 runs, one ahead of Alex Rodriguez’s 1901 mark. Vancouver third baseman Dusty Knight become the second player to win 10 Gold Gloves. Knight would be one of two MLB players ever to eventually rack up 15 Gold Gloves over his career with six teams (WAS, CIN, LAA, VAN, MON, CAL). Despite 2788 career hits, his relatively unremarkable hitting kept him from a Hall of Fame spot. Omaha pitcher Casey Esnault became the first pitcher to reach 3000 career strikeouts. Esnault eventually finished with 3776 and would stay in the top 20 even into the new Millennium, although his 71.8 WAR and 254-227 record still wouldn’t be enough to get him into the HOF with unremarkable 3.89 career ERA and 1.34 WHIP. Attached Images __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)