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FuzzyRussianHat · 08-21-2022, 11:27 AM

After back-to-back 97 win seasons with no playoff appearance, Montreal exploded for the best record in the 1919 MLB season at 107-55. The Maples had the rare feat of boasting the MVP and Pitcher of the Year in the same season. 36-year old left fielder Karmendra Jainarine signed as a free agent after four years with Memphis and posted a career best 9.8 WAR for Montreal. 31-year old pitcher Lautaro Romero had a career year as well, leading the National Association with a 2.28 ERA and 21-4 mark

The Eastern League had a ton of competition for the Maples as Hartford’s 100-62 mark netted them second for back-to-back seasons. Philadelphia’s bid for a World Series three-peat was thwarted as they finished third at 98-64, two up on fourth place Brooklyn at 96-66.

Cincinnati had the sixth most wins in the National Association, but the most in the Midwest League at 88-74 for their first league title. Louisville earned back-to-back berths at 85-77, one up on Columbus, two on Detroit, and three on Milwaukee.

Despite the numbers greatly favoring the Eastern League, the Midwest League prevailed in the first round of the playoffs. The Reds outlasted the Huskies in five games and the Lynx stunned the Maples with a road sweep. In an Ohio River showdown, Cincinnati defeated Louisville in six games for the Reds first Association title.

Portland picked up the top spot in the American Association at 106-56, leading MLB with 947 and a .298 team batting average. It was the fourth straight playoff berth by the Pacifics and the second straight for San Francisco, who took the second place spot at 101-61. Defending AA champ Dallas secured a third straight berth with the Southern League title at 99-63. Atlanta picked up their second ever playoff spot, taking second at 97-65 and outlasting Jacksonville by two games and Houston by six. Aces leadoff man Patrick Null picked up the league MVP as the 25-year old outfielder had the batting title at .373 and 233 hits.

Pitcher of the Year went to Newton Persaud for the second time. It was his first with Houston, as he signed with the Hornets for seven years and $49,140 in the offseason after nine years with the struggling New Orleans franchise. Persaud’s 11.51 WAR was the second best season in MLB history for a pitcher to that point, only behind Jeremy Frechette’s 11.53 in 1905. Persaud was also one win away from nabbing the Triple Crown.

Top seeds prevailed in the AA first round with Dallas surviving San Francisco in five games and Portland besting Atlanta in six. In an AACS rematch, the Dalmatians again prevailed, securing back-to-back American Association crowns with a sweep. Dallas would again be denied the World Series title though, as the surprising Cincinnati Reds capped off their playoff run with the franchise’s first title in six games. Outfielder Randy Adamo was World Series MVP, picking up 24 hits, six home runs, 13 runs, and 19 RBI over 17 playoff games.

Other notes: Tyler Peterson became the first reliever to win Reliever of the Year three times. Peterson started the year with the Reds, but was traded to Columbus early in the year for prospects.

First baseman Elijah Cashman won Rookie of the Year for St. Louis with a 6.9 WAR season. The 45^th overall draft pick by Dallas in 1917, the Cardinals got him in a trade the next year and he picked up AAA MVP in 1918. Over the next two decades, Cashman would make a case as the greatest hitter in MLB history.

Houston’s Willie Hodo and Omaha’s Casey Esnault would both in April become the first MLB pitchers to reach 250 career wins. Baltimore’s Jim Klattenburger became the first pitcher to hit 400 career saves. Jonathon Gillette of Houston was the fifth to reach 1500 runs scored and Dallas’ Christophe Martin the sixth to hit 1500 RBI.

08-21-2022, 11:27 AM	#41
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,642	1919 in MLB After back-to-back 97 win seasons with no playoff appearance, Montreal exploded for the best record in the 1919 MLB season at 107-55. The Maples had the rare feat of boasting the MVP and Pitcher of the Year in the same season. 36-year old left fielder Karmendra Jainarine signed as a free agent after four years with Memphis and posted a career best 9.8 WAR for Montreal. 31-year old pitcher Lautaro Romero had a career year as well, leading the National Association with a 2.28 ERA and 21-4 mark The Eastern League had a ton of competition for the Maples as Hartford’s 100-62 mark netted them second for back-to-back seasons. Philadelphia’s bid for a World Series three-peat was thwarted as they finished third at 98-64, two up on fourth place Brooklyn at 96-66. Cincinnati had the sixth most wins in the National Association, but the most in the Midwest League at 88-74 for their first league title. Louisville earned back-to-back berths at 85-77, one up on Columbus, two on Detroit, and three on Milwaukee. Despite the numbers greatly favoring the Eastern League, the Midwest League prevailed in the first round of the playoffs. The Reds outlasted the Huskies in five games and the Lynx stunned the Maples with a road sweep. In an Ohio River showdown, Cincinnati defeated Louisville in six games for the Reds first Association title. Portland picked up the top spot in the American Association at 106-56, leading MLB with 947 and a .298 team batting average. It was the fourth straight playoff berth by the Pacifics and the second straight for San Francisco, who took the second place spot at 101-61. Defending AA champ Dallas secured a third straight berth with the Southern League title at 99-63. Atlanta picked up their second ever playoff spot, taking second at 97-65 and outlasting Jacksonville by two games and Houston by six. Aces leadoff man Patrick Null picked up the league MVP as the 25-year old outfielder had the batting title at .373 and 233 hits. Pitcher of the Year went to Newton Persaud for the second time. It was his first with Houston, as he signed with the Hornets for seven years and $49,140 in the offseason after nine years with the struggling New Orleans franchise. Persaud’s 11.51 WAR was the second best season in MLB history for a pitcher to that point, only behind Jeremy Frechette’s 11.53 in 1905. Persaud was also one win away from nabbing the Triple Crown. Top seeds prevailed in the AA first round with Dallas surviving San Francisco in five games and Portland besting Atlanta in six. In an AACS rematch, the Dalmatians again prevailed, securing back-to-back American Association crowns with a sweep. Dallas would again be denied the World Series title though, as the surprising Cincinnati Reds capped off their playoff run with the franchise’s first title in six games. Outfielder Randy Adamo was World Series MVP, picking up 24 hits, six home runs, 13 runs, and 19 RBI over 17 playoff games. Other notes: Tyler Peterson became the first reliever to win Reliever of the Year three times. Peterson started the year with the Reds, but was traded to Columbus early in the year for prospects. First baseman Elijah Cashman won Rookie of the Year for St. Louis with a 6.9 WAR season. The 45^th overall draft pick by Dallas in 1917, the Cardinals got him in a trade the next year and he picked up AAA MVP in 1918. Over the next two decades, Cashman would make a case as the greatest hitter in MLB history. Houston’s Willie Hodo and Omaha’s Casey Esnault would both in April become the first MLB pitchers to reach 250 career wins. Baltimore’s Jim Klattenburger became the first pitcher to hit 400 career saves. Jonathon Gillette of Houston was the fifth to reach 1500 runs scored and Dallas’ Christophe Martin the sixth to hit 1500 RBI. Attached Images __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)