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Old 02-03-2023, 06:57 AM   #122
FuzzyRussianHat
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1936 in CABA



In the Mexican League in 1936, both Monterrey and Mexico City won their third consecutive division titles. The Aztecs had the best overall record at 111-51, blowing away the rest of the South Division. The Matadors were 101-61 with only Juarez (95-67) providing a solid challenge.

Mexico City’s Kiko Velazquez won his record seventh MVP with the 29-year old RF leading in WAR (12.0), triple slash (.372/.426/.661), runs (124), and hits (217). The Aztecs also had the Pitcher of the Year in Ward Wellman with the 26-year old American leading the league in ERA (1.72), WHIP (0.86) and WAR (8.6).



The Caribbean Island division was incredibly competitive with four of six teams winning 90+ games. Havana took it at 97-63 for their first playoff berth since 1913. Defending division champ Santiago and Jamaica both went 92-70, while Haiti was 91-71. In the Continental Division, defending CABA champ Costa Rica easily picked up a third straight division title with their 93-69 finish.

The Rays had the Caribbean League MVP in LF Andujar Pimentel, who in his second season led the league in runs (102), home runs (51), and slugging (.589). Pimentel was the sixth CABA batter to hit 50+ homers in a year. Nicaragua’s Natalio Castro won his second straight Pitcher of the Year, leading in ERA (2.21) and WHIP (0.91).

In their third straight MLCS meeting, Mexico City defeated Monterrey in five, giving the Aztecs their third league title and putting them up 2-1 over the Matadors in the last three seasons. Costa Rica beat Havana in five to give the Rays back-to-back Caribbean crowns. They wouldn't get back-to-back CABA titles, as the Aztecs took the overall title in six games for their second CABA championship in three seasons.





Other notes: Haiti's Jonny Lucero and Costa Rica's Domingo Huerta became the fourth and fifth CABA hitters to 400 career home runs. Santiago's Noah Nieveld became the ninth pitcher to 200 career wins.

Monterrey’s B.J. Cabrera became the second CABA pitcher to earn four Reliever of the Year awards. Leon’s Leonardo Najar (LF) and Javier Favela (RF) each earned their record 12th and final Gold Glove awards. RF Domingo Huerta won his ninth and final Silver Slugger. Haiti 3B Jonny Lucero picked up his ninth as well.

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