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Both Mexican League division titles had back-to-back winners in 1935. Monterrey won the North Division title at 99-63, while Mexico City took the South at 106-56. Both won by solid margins as well, setting up would become a recurring MLCS encounter for the rest of the decade.

Aztecs outfielder Kiko Velazquez won his sixth MVP in seven seasons, leading in hits (197), triple slash (.347/.399/.640) and WAR (10.6). Martin Campos won his third Pitcher of the Year and his first with Monterrey, as he was traded there from Puebla in the offseason. He was nine strikeouts away from a Triple Crown season, as the 31-year old led Mexico in wins (21), ERA (1.65), WHIP (0.85), and quality starts (28).



In the Caribbean, Santiago earned a playoff spot for the first time since their 1923 CABA crown, taking the Island Division at 103-59. Jamaica's dynasty ended with a third place, 86-win season. The Jazz wouldn't find their way back to the postseason until the late 40s. Costa Rica claimed back-to-back Continental titles with a 94-68 mark. They were five games better than Panama.

Haiti third baseman Jonny Lucero won his sixth MVP with the 32-year old leading the Caribbean League in runs (110), walks (80), OBP (.380), and OPS (.957) Nicaragua pitcher Natalio Castro picked up the Pitcher of the Year as the 27-year old led in wins (23), innings (287.1), shutouts (6), and WAR (8.5).

In a Mexican League Championship Series rematch, Monterrey bested Mexico City in five games, giving the Matadors their first league title. The Caribbean League Championship Series went seven games with Costa Rica topping Santiago for their second league title in four years. The Rays added their first CABA championship in a seven game classic over Monterrey.





Other notes: Jamaica closer Hector Hernandez became the first CABA closer to win four Reliever of the Year awards. Monterrey’s B.J. Cabrera was the fourth closer to 300 career saves. Jamaica’s Glen Anderson became the eighth CABA pitcher to 200 career wins.