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FuzzyRussianHat · 08-23-2022, 09:38 PM

The Eastern League was incredibly top heavy in 1920 with only three teams below .500 and five with 95 or more wins. The same top two prevailed but swapped spots with Hartford first at 106-56 and Montreal next at 104-58. Buffalo had their best-ever franchise season at 102-60, but it still wasn’t enough for a berth. Philadelphia, the World Series champ in 1917 and 1918, missed out for the second straight year despite finishing with 97 wins.

Columbus picked up the Midwest League title at 104-58 with a the MVP in Kayden Lindsay, a third-year outfielder who won the batting title and led the National Association in WAR. Defending World Series champ Cincinnati took the second place spot and playoff berth at 96-66. Pitcher of the Year went to Buffalo’s Derek Edwards as the 22-year old lefty and second overall pick in 1918 had the best ERA in MLB at 2.15.

The Huskies beat the Reds in a five game classic to prevent a repeat and the Chargers downed the Maples in four games. The NACS would go the distance with Hartford winning in seven for their second Association title.

In the American Association, the Western League was the top heavy one with four teams at 98 wins or more. San Francisco led the way at 108-54 and were one of a select few teams to score 1000+ runs. Portland took the second place spot at 101-61, one better than Phoenix and three over Denver. Pacifics slugger Walter Seda won his third career MVP with a career best 222 hits and 126 runs scored.

In the Southern League, Houston took first at 100-62 for their playoff berth since 1914. Dallas, winner of the AA title in the last two seasons, extended their playoff streak to four years with a second place mark at 99-63. Jacksonville (94-68), Charlotte (93-69), and Atlanta (92-70) were in the fight.

Pitcher of the Year went to Gators veteran Easton Dematties, who at age 30 had a career year and league best ERA at 2.45. Canaries 1B/DH Christopher Ross socked 58 home runs, tying the all-time record set by Aitor Cerda seven years earlier.

The first round of the AA playoffs saw the Hornets sweep the Pacifics and the Gold Rush sweep the Dalmatians. The American Association Championship Series went seven games and Houston outlasted the San Fran offense, giving the Hornets a seventh association title in the AA’s first 20 years.

In the World Series, Houston secured a fifth MLB title, defeating Hartford in six games. It wouldn’t be until the mid 1940s that another franchise could claim five titles to their name. Outfielder Richie Ferenchak was an unlikely World Series MVP, picking up 23 hits and 12 runs over 16 postseason games.

Other notes; Willie Hodo of Toronto became the second pitcher to reach 3500 career strikeouts.

08-23-2022, 09:38 PM	#44
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 3,549	1920 in MLB The Eastern League was incredibly top heavy in 1920 with only three teams below .500 and five with 95 or more wins. The same top two prevailed but swapped spots with Hartford first at 106-56 and Montreal next at 104-58. Buffalo had their best-ever franchise season at 102-60, but it still wasn’t enough for a berth. Philadelphia, the World Series champ in 1917 and 1918, missed out for the second straight year despite finishing with 97 wins. Columbus picked up the Midwest League title at 104-58 with a the MVP in Kayden Lindsay, a third-year outfielder who won the batting title and led the National Association in WAR. Defending World Series champ Cincinnati took the second place spot and playoff berth at 96-66. Pitcher of the Year went to Buffalo’s Derek Edwards as the 22-year old lefty and second overall pick in 1918 had the best ERA in MLB at 2.15. The Huskies beat the Reds in a five game classic to prevent a repeat and the Chargers downed the Maples in four games. The NACS would go the distance with Hartford winning in seven for their second Association title. In the American Association, the Western League was the top heavy one with four teams at 98 wins or more. San Francisco led the way at 108-54 and were one of a select few teams to score 1000+ runs. Portland took the second place spot at 101-61, one better than Phoenix and three over Denver. Pacifics slugger Walter Seda won his third career MVP with a career best 222 hits and 126 runs scored. In the Southern League, Houston took first at 100-62 for their playoff berth since 1914. Dallas, winner of the AA title in the last two seasons, extended their playoff streak to four years with a second place mark at 99-63. Jacksonville (94-68), Charlotte (93-69), and Atlanta (92-70) were in the fight. Pitcher of the Year went to Gators veteran Easton Dematties, who at age 30 had a career year and league best ERA at 2.45. Canaries 1B/DH Christopher Ross socked 58 home runs, tying the all-time record set by Aitor Cerda seven years earlier. The first round of the AA playoffs saw the Hornets sweep the Pacifics and the Gold Rush sweep the Dalmatians. The American Association Championship Series went seven games and Houston outlasted the San Fran offense, giving the Hornets a seventh association title in the AA’s first 20 years. In the World Series, Houston secured a fifth MLB title, defeating Hartford in six games. It wouldn’t be until the mid 1940s that another franchise could claim five titles to their name. Outfielder Richie Ferenchak was an unlikely World Series MVP, picking up 23 hits and 12 runs over 16 postseason games. Other notes; Willie Hodo of Toronto became the second pitcher to reach 3500 career strikeouts. Attached Images __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports The Level Playing Field: Alternate MLB History From 1884-Onward Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)