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FuzzyRussianHat · 02-23-2023, 05:57 AM

The Bolivar League saw a record-setting season in 1940 from defending Copa Sudamerica winner La Paz. The Pump Jacks set a Beisbol Sudamerica record with a 122-40 season. Medellin's 118 wins in 1934 was the previous high mark. That stands as the BSA record a century later and between the four existing major organizations is tied for the winningest season along with the 1926 Hamhung Heat of EAB. The Bolivar North Division had a first time winner in 1940 as Maracaibo took the title at 98-64, eight games better than last year's division champ Barquisimeto.

Barquisimeto outfielder Matias Aramo won the MVP in his third season, leading the Bolivar League in home runs (53), RBI (105), runs (98), and slugging (.590). He had the first 50+ homer season since 1932. 30-year old La Paz pitcher Pascal Aguirre beat out teammate Mohamed Ramos for the Pitcher of the Year. In his last season with the Pump Jacks, Aguirre led in wins (26), ERA (1.56) and innings pitched (300). Ramos, meanwhile, was dominant again with 485 strikeouts and 13.4 WAR.

Liga Cono Sur had Fortaleza take the Brazil Division for the first time since 1933, finishing 93-69. Rio de Janeiro was two games behind and defending league champ Belo Horizonte fell to 80-82. Cordoba won the Southern Division for the second time, posting a league-best 104-58 record.

Salvador two-way player Ignacio Rola won league MVP. The 26-year old Brazilian posted 6.6 WAR and a 2.19 ERA pitching over 270.2 innings, while adding 140 hits and 4.3 WAR as a hitter in the outfield. Rio de Janeiro’s Timoteo Caruso won his second straight Pitcher of the Year. He again led the league in ERA at 1.39, while adding the lead in strikeouts (383), K/BB (10.9), FIP- (37) and WAR (10.9).

In the Bolivar League Championship, La Paz earned back-to-back titles by beating Maracaibo in five games. The Southern Cone went to Fortaleza for the second time in franchise history as they downed Cordoba in five. The Foxes put up a solid effort in Copa Sudamerica, but the Pump Jacks prevailed for back-to-back titles in six games. WIth the overall title and a 122-40 record, the 1940 La Paz Pump Jacks have a solid resume to be the greatest South American baseball team of all-time.

Other notes: Mohamed Ramos in his continued dominance passed 4500 career strikeouts and also became the first BSA pitcher to 200 career wins. Cali's Virsimo Ibarra joined him with win #200 later in the year and also became the second to 3000 Ks. Maracaibo's David Silva became the fourth BSA batter to 300 home runs. Chano Angel, this season with Maracaibo, won his record sixth Reliever of the Year Award.

02-23-2023, 05:57 AM	#142
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,801	1940 in BSA The Bolivar League saw a record-setting season in 1940 from defending Copa Sudamerica winner La Paz. The Pump Jacks set a Beisbol Sudamerica record with a 122-40 season. Medellin's 118 wins in 1934 was the previous high mark. That stands as the BSA record a century later and between the four existing major organizations is tied for the winningest season along with the 1926 Hamhung Heat of EAB. The Bolivar North Division had a first time winner in 1940 as Maracaibo took the title at 98-64, eight games better than last year's division champ Barquisimeto. Barquisimeto outfielder Matias Aramo won the MVP in his third season, leading the Bolivar League in home runs (53), RBI (105), runs (98), and slugging (.590). He had the first 50+ homer season since 1932. 30-year old La Paz pitcher Pascal Aguirre beat out teammate Mohamed Ramos for the Pitcher of the Year. In his last season with the Pump Jacks, Aguirre led in wins (26), ERA (1.56) and innings pitched (300). Ramos, meanwhile, was dominant again with 485 strikeouts and 13.4 WAR. Liga Cono Sur had Fortaleza take the Brazil Division for the first time since 1933, finishing 93-69. Rio de Janeiro was two games behind and defending league champ Belo Horizonte fell to 80-82. Cordoba won the Southern Division for the second time, posting a league-best 104-58 record. Salvador two-way player Ignacio Rola won league MVP. The 26-year old Brazilian posted 6.6 WAR and a 2.19 ERA pitching over 270.2 innings, while adding 140 hits and 4.3 WAR as a hitter in the outfield. Rio de Janeiro’s Timoteo Caruso won his second straight Pitcher of the Year. He again led the league in ERA at 1.39, while adding the lead in strikeouts (383), K/BB (10.9), FIP- (37) and WAR (10.9). In the Bolivar League Championship, La Paz earned back-to-back titles by beating Maracaibo in five games. The Southern Cone went to Fortaleza for the second time in franchise history as they downed Cordoba in five. The Foxes put up a solid effort in Copa Sudamerica, but the Pump Jacks prevailed for back-to-back titles in six games. WIth the overall title and a 122-40 record, the 1940 La Paz Pump Jacks have a solid resume to be the greatest South American baseball team of all-time. Other notes: Mohamed Ramos in his continued dominance passed 4500 career strikeouts and also became the first BSA pitcher to 200 career wins. Cali's Virsimo Ibarra joined him with win #200 later in the year and also became the second to 3000 Ks. Maracaibo's David Silva became the fourth BSA batter to 300 home runs. Chano Angel, this season with Maracaibo, won his record sixth Reliever of the Year Award. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder) Last edited by FuzzyRussianHat; 02-23-2023 at 05:59 AM.