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FuzzyRussianHat · 02-04-2023, 08:23 AM

Ottawa earned a fifth straight playoff berth in 1936, winning the Eastern League at 102-60, one better than their nearby rival Toronto. Over in the Midwest League, Louisville ended up taking the title and the National Association's best record at 103-59. It was their first berth since winning the World Series in 1933. Indianapolis at 90-72 got second place for their first playoff appearance since 1932. After taking the NA title the prior two years, Milwaukee finished fourth in the league at 85 wins.

Cincinnati’s Brad Berg won NA MVP despite the Reds being near the bottom of the standings. The 27-year old first baseman led the NA in runs (115), RBI (137) and WAR (8.2). Ottawa’s Cam Sherburne won Pitcher of the Year after leaving Indianapolis for the Elks in the offseason. The 27-year old righty was the ERA leader at 2.23.

Indianapolis stunned Ottawa in four games in the first round, while Louisville topped Toronto in four. In the National Association Championship Series, Indianapolis upset the Lynx in six, giving the Racers their second NA title, joining their 1931 campaign.

Houston picked up their first Southern League crown in nearly a decade and their first playoff spot since 1929, narrowly winning the league at 89-73. Five teams finished within four games of the title with defending World Series champ New Orleans taking second at 88-74 to edge out Miami, Atlanta, Charlotte, and San Antonio. In the Western League, Albuquerque took the title at 99-63 for their third playoff appearance in four seasons. San Diego took second for the second straight year as the Seals were 91-71. Last year's WL champ Calgary dropped to 83 wins.

New Orleans LF Andrei Tanev earned his fourth MVP award. The 29-year old Russian led in runs scored (115) and actually statistically had one of his weaker recent seasons, but took it against a down field. Miami veteran Brandon Scott won his third Pitcher of the Year, The 35-year old led in wins (20), ERA (2.36), quality starts (26/34) and complete games (19) with a 7.8 WAR.

The Western teams prevailed to open the postseason with San Diego upsetting Houston in five games and Albuquerque beating New Orleans in four. In the American Association Championship Series, the Seals bested the Isotopes in six, giving San Diego its first-ever AA title. They added their first World Series crown as well, defeating Indianapolis in six games.

Other notes: In his final season, St. Louis 1B Elijah Cashman became the second MLB player to 2000 career RBI, becoming the all-time leader at 2050. He finished at 750 home runs, which remained the career record into the 21^st century.

Chicago's Will Foss posted a 35-game hit streak, tied for fourth longest in MLB history. Omaha’s Timothy Siwek joined the 2500 career hits, 1500 RBI and 500 home run clubs. Phil Stelluto of Pittsburgh also hit his 500^th dinger. Memphis’s Jax Sanders topped 1500 runs scored.

02-04-2023, 08:23 AM	#123
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 3,177	1936 in MLB Ottawa earned a fifth straight playoff berth in 1936, winning the Eastern League at 102-60, one better than their nearby rival Toronto. Over in the Midwest League, Louisville ended up taking the title and the National Association's best record at 103-59. It was their first berth since winning the World Series in 1933. Indianapolis at 90-72 got second place for their first playoff appearance since 1932. After taking the NA title the prior two years, Milwaukee finished fourth in the league at 85 wins. Cincinnati’s Brad Berg won NA MVP despite the Reds being near the bottom of the standings. The 27-year old first baseman led the NA in runs (115), RBI (137) and WAR (8.2). Ottawa’s Cam Sherburne won Pitcher of the Year after leaving Indianapolis for the Elks in the offseason. The 27-year old righty was the ERA leader at 2.23. Indianapolis stunned Ottawa in four games in the first round, while Louisville topped Toronto in four. In the National Association Championship Series, Indianapolis upset the Lynx in six, giving the Racers their second NA title, joining their 1931 campaign. Houston picked up their first Southern League crown in nearly a decade and their first playoff spot since 1929, narrowly winning the league at 89-73. Five teams finished within four games of the title with defending World Series champ New Orleans taking second at 88-74 to edge out Miami, Atlanta, Charlotte, and San Antonio. In the Western League, Albuquerque took the title at 99-63 for their third playoff appearance in four seasons. San Diego took second for the second straight year as the Seals were 91-71. Last year's WL champ Calgary dropped to 83 wins. New Orleans LF Andrei Tanev earned his fourth MVP award. The 29-year old Russian led in runs scored (115) and actually statistically had one of his weaker recent seasons, but took it against a down field. Miami veteran Brandon Scott won his third Pitcher of the Year, The 35-year old led in wins (20), ERA (2.36), quality starts (26/34) and complete games (19) with a 7.8 WAR. The Western teams prevailed to open the postseason with San Diego upsetting Houston in five games and Albuquerque beating New Orleans in four. In the American Association Championship Series, the Seals bested the Isotopes in six, giving San Diego its first-ever AA title. They added their first World Series crown as well, defeating Indianapolis in six games. Other notes: In his final season, St. Louis 1B Elijah Cashman became the second MLB player to 2000 career RBI, becoming the all-time leader at 2050. He finished at 750 home runs, which remained the career record into the 21^st century. Chicago's Will Foss posted a 35-game hit streak, tied for fourth longest in MLB history. Omaha’s Timothy Siwek joined the 2500 career hits, 1500 RBI and 500 home run clubs. Phil Stelluto of Pittsburgh also hit his 500^th dinger. Memphis’s Jax Sanders topped 1500 runs scored. __________________ 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)