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FuzzyRussianHat · 12-19-2022, 07:14 AM

Columbus Pitcher Owen Swanson was a first ballot MLB Hall of Fame selection or the 1928 class, earning 92.1% of the vote. On his fifth try, Dallas first baseman Chad Tepp made the cut at 75.2%. Third baseman Rick Montgomery was one percent short in his fourth try at 65.6%. Pitcher Lanny Roberts, outfielder Bill Willis, and closer Dan Wagner all were above 57%.

Terry Hart was dropped after his 10^th year. The Milwaukee and Chicago outfielder was a five-time Silver Slugger winner with 74.2 career WAR, 2047 hits, 1182 runs, 1138 RBI, and 404 home runs. His highest mark on the ballot was his debut at 45.9%.

The CABA Hall of Fame Class added two first-ballot members; both pitchers. Nick Bermea received 98.3% of the vote and Alejandro Cordova got 88.7%. First baseman Manny Arroyo had a good showing on his second ballot at 61.2%.

Owen “Pinocchio” Swanson – Starting Pitcher – Columbus Chargers – 92.1% First Ballot

Owen Swanson was a 6’0’’ 185 pound right handed pitcher born in the title Oklahoma town of Talihina. The hard-working Swanson was known for a strong slider and sinker that hit the upper 90s, as well as a changeup. His stuff and movement were consistently rated an 8/10 over his career. After playing college ball at Auburn, he was the eighth overall draft pick in 1907 by Columbus.

He would spend nearly his entire career with the Chargers, three times getting them to the National Association Championship Series. Swanson earned Pitcher of the Year three times, in 1912, 1914, and 1916. He finished third in 1910, second in 1911, and second in 1920.

In 1913, he signed a seven-year contract extension worth $37,460. At age 29 in 1916, he led the NA with 10.6 WAR and 270 strikeouts, with 16 complete games and 28 quality starts.

Swanson led the NA in strikeouts twice, WAR thrice, WHIP twice, innings pitched twice, and wins twice. He almost never missed a start until his early 30s, having a torn flexor tendon in his elbow to end the 1918 season. Swanson bounced back for a solid 1919 and 1920, still among the best pitchers in the league. He was second in Pitcher of the Year voting in 1920. But he suffered a torn flexor again in 1921 to miss almost the entire season.

In 1922, he was able to pick up his 200^th career win upon his return, but the Chargers would release him in July. He signed with Louisville to finish the year, but retired in the offseason of 1922 at age 35.

Swanson’s final line was 207-135, 2.74 ERA, 2886 strikeouts, a 1.12 WHIP, 94.1 WAR and 317 quality starts in 435 tries. One of the top pitchers of the 1910s and a Columbus legend, certainly deserving of Hall of Fame entry

Chad Tepp – First Baseman – Dallas Dalmatians – 75.2% Fifth Ballot

Chad Tepp was a right-handed 6’2’’ 200 pound first baseman from Glendale, California. Tepp was considered a well-rounded hitter combining above average contact, power, and eye, while adding a very good glove at first base, where he played exclusively. He played college ball at Clemson and was taken 30^th overall in the 1901 rookie draft by Dallas.

After spending two seasons in the minors, Tepp was called up in 1904 and earned American Association Rookie of the Year honors. He was a reliable middle-of-the-lineup starter over the next six seasons with the Dalmatians, but not an award winner. Even though he was inducted with Dallas, his best seasons came in his 30s.

Tepp tested free agency and signed a seven-year, $25,920 deal with Tampa starting in the 1910 season. He only played three years with the Thunderbirds, but twice had his career-high with 40 home runs and won a Silver Slugger and a Gold Glove. As Tampa started to struggle, Tepp opted out of his contract and signed a six-year, $29,060 deal with Seattle, where he’d finish out his career.

With the Grizzlies at age 34, Tepp won the 1915 American Association MVP, leading the AA with 7.3 WAR. He was a six-year starter with Seattle, earning a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger while there as well. He finally started to fall off at age 37 in 1918 and retired at the end of the season.

Tepp was rarely flashy, but he was a reliable constant putting up good production and defense over 15 seasons. He compiled 1375 runs, 2736 hits, 459 doubles, 443 home runs, 1629 RBI with a 304 average and 69.3 WAR. This earned him a spot in the 1928 Hall of Fame class.

Nick Bermea – Starting Pitcher – Juarez Jesters – 98.3% First Ballot

Nick Bermea was a 5’11’’, 200 pound starting pitcher from Columbus, Georgia. Bermea had a 100 MPH fastball along with a curveball and changeup, generally considered to have solid control and movement. He played college baseball at Wichita State and was drafted in 1911 with the sixth overall pick by San Francisco. Despite this, he wouldn’t throw an MLB pitch for a decade.

Much to his surprise and the surprise of many in MLB, San Francisco almost immediately sold his contract to the Juarez Jesters of CABA. Bermea would instantly become the Jesters ace, helping them to the Mexican League title in 1912 as the Rookie of the Year. He’d never get back to the playoffs with them, but he’d win Pitcher of the Year in 1913, 1914, 1917, and 1920.

Bermea earned the Triple Crown in 1914 and 1917 and in his nine years with Juarez, had 75.9 WAR, 2819 strikeouts, and a 140-90 record with 54 saves and a 2.00 ERA. He had 10 shutouts in 1917. In 1918, he set the CABA record for 22 strikeouts in an extra-inning game and in 1919, tossed a no-hitter.

He was one of the top paid in CABA and still excellent entering his 30s, but Juarez decided to trade him for five players to Santiago. In his one year with the Sailfish, he earned his 3000^th career CABA strikeout. The Sailfish won the Caribbean League title, but Guadalajara prevented Bermea from his first overall ring. In the offseason, he declined his contract option and made his way back stateside, signing a five-year, $28,500 deal to join Philadelphia for the 1922 season at age 32.

Bermea led the National Association in ERA (2.55) in his Phillies debut and earned Pitcher of the Year, his fifth overall, making him one of a select few to earn the honor in two different leagues. He played out his deal with Philadelphia, but regressed after that and was a below average player by the end. Las Vegas signed him to a minor league deal in 1927 at age 37, but he’d retire after struggling there.

Between MLB and CABA, he had 103.4 career WAR and 3944 strikeouts. In CABA, he was 167-96 with 54 saves, a 2.03 ERA, 3149 strikeouts, and a 84.9 WAR. Baseball historians often wonder where he would’ve fared among the MLB greats had his contract not been sold after being drafted. But he was one of the best pitchers of the 1910s in CABA with Juarez, certainly worthy of Hall of Fame status.

Alejandro “Nightmare” Cordova – Starting Pitcher – Jamaica Jazz – 88.7% First Ballot

Alejandro Cordova was a 5’9’’, 195 pound right handed pitcher from Santo Domingo. Considered a very intelligent and adaptable player, ‘Nightmare’ had a very good mid to upper 90s fastball, plus a slider, forkball, and changeup. When CABA formed, he had already been known locally in the Dominican as a great pitcher. For the 1911 CABA debut season, at age 26, Cordova signed a three-year, $3,460 deal with the Jamaica Jazz.

He was a six-time All-Star with Jamaica and was a reliable innings eater, almost never missing a start in his decade in Kingston. He rarely was a league leader, but did lead the way in innings pitched in 1916, 17, and 18.

On average, he was worth around 6 WAR per year, a dependable player for the Jazz. He never won Pitcher of the Year, but finished second in voting in 1916 and third in both 1911 and 1913. Although they never had a losing record during his tenure, only once did Jamaica make the postseason during Cordova’s run. He had a no-hitter in 1916 against Havana.

Cordova became a free agent for the 1921 season and signed a two-year deal with Tijuana at age 36. His production fell off with the Toros and after one year, he was traded to his hometown team, Santo Domingo. With the Dolphins, he earned his 200^th career win on September 11, 1922. That offseason, he decided to enjoy his retirement back home in the DR.

Cordova’s final stats; 201-148, 2.66 ERA, 299 quality starts of 410, 3283 strikeouts, and 66.2 WAR. A consistent ace for Jamaica in their first decade of existence earns “Nightmare” a spot among the CABA greats.

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FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,632	1928 Hall of Fame Columbus Pitcher Owen Swanson was a first ballot MLB Hall of Fame selection or the 1928 class, earning 92.1% of the vote. On his fifth try, Dallas first baseman Chad Tepp made the cut at 75.2%. Third baseman Rick Montgomery was one percent short in his fourth try at 65.6%. Pitcher Lanny Roberts, outfielder Bill Willis, and closer Dan Wagner all were above 57%. Terry Hart was dropped after his 10^th year. The Milwaukee and Chicago outfielder was a five-time Silver Slugger winner with 74.2 career WAR, 2047 hits, 1182 runs, 1138 RBI, and 404 home runs. His highest mark on the ballot was his debut at 45.9%. The CABA Hall of Fame Class added two first-ballot members; both pitchers. Nick Bermea received 98.3% of the vote and Alejandro Cordova got 88.7%. First baseman Manny Arroyo had a good showing on his second ballot at 61.2%. Owen “Pinocchio” Swanson – Starting Pitcher – Columbus Chargers – 92.1% First Ballot Owen Swanson was a 6’0’’ 185 pound right handed pitcher born in the title Oklahoma town of Talihina. The hard-working Swanson was known for a strong slider and sinker that hit the upper 90s, as well as a changeup. His stuff and movement were consistently rated an 8/10 over his career. After playing college ball at Auburn, he was the eighth overall draft pick in 1907 by Columbus. He would spend nearly his entire career with the Chargers, three times getting them to the National Association Championship Series. Swanson earned Pitcher of the Year three times, in 1912, 1914, and 1916. He finished third in 1910, second in 1911, and second in 1920. In 1913, he signed a seven-year contract extension worth $37,460. At age 29 in 1916, he led the NA with 10.6 WAR and 270 strikeouts, with 16 complete games and 28 quality starts. Swanson led the NA in strikeouts twice, WAR thrice, WHIP twice, innings pitched twice, and wins twice. He almost never missed a start until his early 30s, having a torn flexor tendon in his elbow to end the 1918 season. Swanson bounced back for a solid 1919 and 1920, still among the best pitchers in the league. He was second in Pitcher of the Year voting in 1920. But he suffered a torn flexor again in 1921 to miss almost the entire season. In 1922, he was able to pick up his 200^th career win upon his return, but the Chargers would release him in July. He signed with Louisville to finish the year, but retired in the offseason of 1922 at age 35. Swanson’s final line was 207-135, 2.74 ERA, 2886 strikeouts, a 1.12 WHIP, 94.1 WAR and 317 quality starts in 435 tries. One of the top pitchers of the 1910s and a Columbus legend, certainly deserving of Hall of Fame entry Chad Tepp – First Baseman – Dallas Dalmatians – 75.2% Fifth Ballot Chad Tepp was a right-handed 6’2’’ 200 pound first baseman from Glendale, California. Tepp was considered a well-rounded hitter combining above average contact, power, and eye, while adding a very good glove at first base, where he played exclusively. He played college ball at Clemson and was taken 30^th overall in the 1901 rookie draft by Dallas. After spending two seasons in the minors, Tepp was called up in 1904 and earned American Association Rookie of the Year honors. He was a reliable middle-of-the-lineup starter over the next six seasons with the Dalmatians, but not an award winner. Even though he was inducted with Dallas, his best seasons came in his 30s. Tepp tested free agency and signed a seven-year, $25,920 deal with Tampa starting in the 1910 season. He only played three years with the Thunderbirds, but twice had his career-high with 40 home runs and won a Silver Slugger and a Gold Glove. As Tampa started to struggle, Tepp opted out of his contract and signed a six-year, $29,060 deal with Seattle, where he’d finish out his career. With the Grizzlies at age 34, Tepp won the 1915 American Association MVP, leading the AA with 7.3 WAR. He was a six-year starter with Seattle, earning a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger while there as well. He finally started to fall off at age 37 in 1918 and retired at the end of the season. Tepp was rarely flashy, but he was a reliable constant putting up good production and defense over 15 seasons. He compiled 1375 runs, 2736 hits, 459 doubles, 443 home runs, 1629 RBI with a 304 average and 69.3 WAR. This earned him a spot in the 1928 Hall of Fame class. Nick Bermea – Starting Pitcher – Juarez Jesters – 98.3% First Ballot Nick Bermea was a 5’11’’, 200 pound starting pitcher from Columbus, Georgia. Bermea had a 100 MPH fastball along with a curveball and changeup, generally considered to have solid control and movement. He played college baseball at Wichita State and was drafted in 1911 with the sixth overall pick by San Francisco. Despite this, he wouldn’t throw an MLB pitch for a decade. Much to his surprise and the surprise of many in MLB, San Francisco almost immediately sold his contract to the Juarez Jesters of CABA. Bermea would instantly become the Jesters ace, helping them to the Mexican League title in 1912 as the Rookie of the Year. He’d never get back to the playoffs with them, but he’d win Pitcher of the Year in 1913, 1914, 1917, and 1920. Bermea earned the Triple Crown in 1914 and 1917 and in his nine years with Juarez, had 75.9 WAR, 2819 strikeouts, and a 140-90 record with 54 saves and a 2.00 ERA. He had 10 shutouts in 1917. In 1918, he set the CABA record for 22 strikeouts in an extra-inning game and in 1919, tossed a no-hitter. He was one of the top paid in CABA and still excellent entering his 30s, but Juarez decided to trade him for five players to Santiago. In his one year with the Sailfish, he earned his 3000^th career CABA strikeout. The Sailfish won the Caribbean League title, but Guadalajara prevented Bermea from his first overall ring. In the offseason, he declined his contract option and made his way back stateside, signing a five-year, $28,500 deal to join Philadelphia for the 1922 season at age 32. Bermea led the National Association in ERA (2.55) in his Phillies debut and earned Pitcher of the Year, his fifth overall, making him one of a select few to earn the honor in two different leagues. He played out his deal with Philadelphia, but regressed after that and was a below average player by the end. Las Vegas signed him to a minor league deal in 1927 at age 37, but he’d retire after struggling there. Between MLB and CABA, he had 103.4 career WAR and 3944 strikeouts. In CABA, he was 167-96 with 54 saves, a 2.03 ERA, 3149 strikeouts, and a 84.9 WAR. Baseball historians often wonder where he would’ve fared among the MLB greats had his contract not been sold after being drafted. But he was one of the best pitchers of the 1910s in CABA with Juarez, certainly worthy of Hall of Fame status. Alejandro “Nightmare” Cordova – Starting Pitcher – Jamaica Jazz – 88.7% First Ballot Alejandro Cordova was a 5’9’’, 195 pound right handed pitcher from Santo Domingo. Considered a very intelligent and adaptable player, ‘Nightmare’ had a very good mid to upper 90s fastball, plus a slider, forkball, and changeup. When CABA formed, he had already been known locally in the Dominican as a great pitcher. For the 1911 CABA debut season, at age 26, Cordova signed a three-year, $3,460 deal with the Jamaica Jazz. He was a six-time All-Star with Jamaica and was a reliable innings eater, almost never missing a start in his decade in Kingston. He rarely was a league leader, but did lead the way in innings pitched in 1916, 17, and 18. On average, he was worth around 6 WAR per year, a dependable player for the Jazz. He never won Pitcher of the Year, but finished second in voting in 1916 and third in both 1911 and 1913. Although they never had a losing record during his tenure, only once did Jamaica make the postseason during Cordova’s run. He had a no-hitter in 1916 against Havana. Cordova became a free agent for the 1921 season and signed a two-year deal with Tijuana at age 36. His production fell off with the Toros and after one year, he was traded to his hometown team, Santo Domingo. With the Dolphins, he earned his 200^th career win on September 11, 1922. That offseason, he decided to enjoy his retirement back home in the DR. Cordova’s final stats; 201-148, 2.66 ERA, 299 quality starts of 410, 3283 strikeouts, and 66.2 WAR. A consistent ace for Jamaica in their first decade of existence earns “Nightmare” a spot among the CABA greats. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)