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FuzzyRussianHat · 03-04-2023, 05:09 PM

Three players made it into the 1943 Central American Baseball Association Hall of Fame class. Closer B.J. Cabrera made it on the first ballot at 86.2%. 1B Jose Angel Islas on his third got in at 73.4%. Starting pitcher Makenson Augustin made it on the thinnest of margins, sneaking in at 66.1% on his eighth time on the ballot. Two others crossed the 50% threshold but are still on the outside; SP Aitor Moreno (52.6, 6^th) and 2B Junior Moto (50.2%, 4^th)

Two players were dropped after their 10^th go on the ballot. SP Yelder Guzman had a 14-year career with three teams with a 174-160 record, 2.79 ERA, and 44.9 WAR with 3065 strikeouts. He peaked at 25.7% on his second ballot. Another SP, Alfredo Fernandez, spent 14 of 15 seasons with Honduras and had a 188-157 record, 3.04 ERA, 2652 strikeouts, and 29.2 WAR. He peaked at 15.4% on his first try. Both respectable careers, but not Hall worthy.

B.J. Cabrera – Closer – Monterrey Matadors – 86.2% First Ballot

B.J. Cabrera was a 5’10’’, 185 pound left-handed relief pitcher from the capital of Honduras, Tegucigalpa. He developed 97-99 mph velocity as his career advanced with a solid fastball and a strong splitter to counter. After playing high school baseball around Tegucigalpa, his home country team Honduras drafted him 23^rd overall in the 1919 CABA Draft. He remained on the reserve roster for a few years, finally making his Horseman debut in 1923 at age 22.

After two respectable seasons in middle relief with Honduras, he was traded to Jamaica for the 1925 season. He spent six seasons with the Jazz, becoming the closer in his second season and holding the role for four seasons. He led the Caribbean League in saves (45) in 1927 and won Reliever of the Year in 1929. In 1930, the Jazz won the CABA championship for the first time. It was Cabrera’s first ring, but he has reduced to middle relief in his last year with Jamaica.

At age 30, he signed with Ecatepec for the 1931 season and spent two seasons in middle relief. Cabrera earned two rings in this stretch as it was the middle of the Ecatepec dynasty. In March 1933, the Explosion traded Cabrera to Monterrey.

His five years with the Matadors were considered his signature run, even though his longest tenure was with Jamaica. With Monterrey, he won three additional Reliever of the Year awards, leading in saves in 1933 and 1934. The Matadors won two Mexican League titles during Cabrera’s run and he picked up his fourth CABA ring in 1937. He retired at the end of the season at age 37.

Cabrera’s final line: 382 saves, 2.06 ERA, 1062.1 innings, 1351 strikeouts, 491 shutdowns, and 35.0 WAR. At retirement, his 382 saves was second all-time only behind Olivio Madrid. These tallies and being a part of numerous championship teams got Cabrera noticed by the voters and inducted on the first ballot at 86.2%.

Jose Angel Islas – First Baseman – Chihuahua Warriors – 73.4% Third Ballot

Jose Angel Islas was a 5’8’’, 200 pound switch-hitting first baseman from Leon, Mexico. Islas was a well-rounded hitter who didn’t excel at anything, but was above average to good at most facets of batting. He struck out more than you’d like, but was one of the best in the era at drawing walks. He was a slow baserunner and played exclusively at first base in his career as a slightly below average fielder. His great bat gave him a 21-year career despite generally being considered a bit of a disloyal jerk.

After a successful amateur career, Islas was picked third overall by Chihuahua in the 1914 CABA Draft. After limited action in 1915, his first full season in 1916 earned him Rookie of the Year honors. He would spend nearly 14 seasons with the Warriors, leading Mexico in walks three times, doubles twice, and runs once. He earned two Silver Sluggers and was third in MVP voting in 1920 and 1921. Chihuahua became a winner into the 1920s and took the Mexican League title in 1922 and 1926; taking the CABA title in 1922. Islas was the MCLS MVP in 1921 despite the team losing the series to Guadalajara.

Chihuahua entered a rebuilding phase in 1928 and traded Islas, despite the 36-year old still consistently putting up solid production. His final line with Chihuahua was 1825 hits, 895 runs, 318 home runs, 341 doubles, 946 RBI, a .271/.347/.473 slash and 64.0 WAR.

Islas was moved on July 28 to Puebla for prospects, as the Pumas were trying to make a playoff push. It paid off, as Puebla won the CABA championship and Islas earned his second overall ring. Islas spent another four seasons with the Pumas, although they wouldn’t get back to the playoffs in his tenure. He still put up 22.1 WAR, 634 hits, 143 home runs, and 382 RBI. With Puebla, he earned his 1000^th career run, 2000^th hit, and 400^th home run.

The Pumas didn’t re-sign Islas after the 1932 season, although the now 41-year old was coming off a 5.3 WAR season. He signed with Mexico City and was a starter in 1933, then saw limited action in the next two years due to age and injury. He came in right around the time the Aztecs dynasty began, getting a third CABA ring and fifth Mexican League ring in 1934. Islas became a free agent after the 1935 season and after being unsigned in 1936, retired at age 45.

His lengthy career led to some nice totals: 2715 hits, 1384 runs, 464 doubles, 493 home runs, 1448 RBI, 1179 walks, a .270/.345/.472 slash and 90.5 WAR. At the time, his 464 doubles was the most all-time by a CABA player and he was second in hits and walks drawn. Still, his rude personality and lack of an MVP title meant he didn’t get in the Hall of Fame until his third try at 73.4%. But his career tallies and longevity were undeniable, along with his role on numerous championship teams.

Makenson “Magoo” Augustin – Starting Pitcher – Haiti Herons – 66.1% Eighth Ballot

Makeson Augustin was a 6’0’’, 205 pound right-handed pitcher from Carrefour, part of greater Port-au-Prince in Haiti. Nicknamed “Magoo,” he was a fireballer who regularly hit triple digits with a great fastball. He also had a strong forkball, along with passable slider and changeup. Control was at times an issue along with injuries, as inflammation his throwing elbow was a reoccurring issue.

Augustin caught the attention of Haitian baseball leaders as an amateur and was picked by his home-country Herons sixth overall in the 1917 CABA Draft. He immediately became a key part of Haiti’s rotation. In his fifth season, Augustin won his lone Pitcher of the Year award with a 23-12 record, 1.92 ERA, 313 strikeouts, and 8.3 WAR.

In 1924, Haiti traded Augustin to Jamaica midseason. He spent 1925 with Jamaica as well, then re-signed with Haiti the next season at age 31 and spent the remaining five seasons of his career back with the Herons. His production began to fade in his 30s with his injuries, going from consistently above average to closer to average. In 1930, a ruptured ulnar collateral ligament ultimately forced Augustin into retirement at age 35.

Magoo’s final stats: 186-136, 2.80 ERA, 2924 innings, 2631 strikeouts, and 53.6 WAR. He was consistently around a 3-5 WAR pitcher for each year of his career, but apart from his 1922 season, he was never considered elite. His debut on the Hall of Fame ballot was at 39%, but he slowly gained support as the years passed. After getting 55.1% in his seventh try, Augustin finally crossed the 2/3s threshold by the slimmest margin at 66.1% on his eighth try. Thus, Augustin will forever be enshrined with the all-time greats.

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FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,649	1943 CABA Hall of Fame Three players made it into the 1943 Central American Baseball Association Hall of Fame class. Closer B.J. Cabrera made it on the first ballot at 86.2%. 1B Jose Angel Islas on his third got in at 73.4%. Starting pitcher Makenson Augustin made it on the thinnest of margins, sneaking in at 66.1% on his eighth time on the ballot. Two others crossed the 50% threshold but are still on the outside; SP Aitor Moreno (52.6, 6^th) and 2B Junior Moto (50.2%, 4^th) Two players were dropped after their 10^th go on the ballot. SP Yelder Guzman had a 14-year career with three teams with a 174-160 record, 2.79 ERA, and 44.9 WAR with 3065 strikeouts. He peaked at 25.7% on his second ballot. Another SP, Alfredo Fernandez, spent 14 of 15 seasons with Honduras and had a 188-157 record, 3.04 ERA, 2652 strikeouts, and 29.2 WAR. He peaked at 15.4% on his first try. Both respectable careers, but not Hall worthy. B.J. Cabrera – Closer – Monterrey Matadors – 86.2% First Ballot B.J. Cabrera was a 5’10’’, 185 pound left-handed relief pitcher from the capital of Honduras, Tegucigalpa. He developed 97-99 mph velocity as his career advanced with a solid fastball and a strong splitter to counter. After playing high school baseball around Tegucigalpa, his home country team Honduras drafted him 23^rd overall in the 1919 CABA Draft. He remained on the reserve roster for a few years, finally making his Horseman debut in 1923 at age 22. After two respectable seasons in middle relief with Honduras, he was traded to Jamaica for the 1925 season. He spent six seasons with the Jazz, becoming the closer in his second season and holding the role for four seasons. He led the Caribbean League in saves (45) in 1927 and won Reliever of the Year in 1929. In 1930, the Jazz won the CABA championship for the first time. It was Cabrera’s first ring, but he has reduced to middle relief in his last year with Jamaica. At age 30, he signed with Ecatepec for the 1931 season and spent two seasons in middle relief. Cabrera earned two rings in this stretch as it was the middle of the Ecatepec dynasty. In March 1933, the Explosion traded Cabrera to Monterrey. His five years with the Matadors were considered his signature run, even though his longest tenure was with Jamaica. With Monterrey, he won three additional Reliever of the Year awards, leading in saves in 1933 and 1934. The Matadors won two Mexican League titles during Cabrera’s run and he picked up his fourth CABA ring in 1937. He retired at the end of the season at age 37. Cabrera’s final line: 382 saves, 2.06 ERA, 1062.1 innings, 1351 strikeouts, 491 shutdowns, and 35.0 WAR. At retirement, his 382 saves was second all-time only behind Olivio Madrid. These tallies and being a part of numerous championship teams got Cabrera noticed by the voters and inducted on the first ballot at 86.2%. Jose Angel Islas – First Baseman – Chihuahua Warriors – 73.4% Third Ballot Jose Angel Islas was a 5’8’’, 200 pound switch-hitting first baseman from Leon, Mexico. Islas was a well-rounded hitter who didn’t excel at anything, but was above average to good at most facets of batting. He struck out more than you’d like, but was one of the best in the era at drawing walks. He was a slow baserunner and played exclusively at first base in his career as a slightly below average fielder. His great bat gave him a 21-year career despite generally being considered a bit of a disloyal jerk. After a successful amateur career, Islas was picked third overall by Chihuahua in the 1914 CABA Draft. After limited action in 1915, his first full season in 1916 earned him Rookie of the Year honors. He would spend nearly 14 seasons with the Warriors, leading Mexico in walks three times, doubles twice, and runs once. He earned two Silver Sluggers and was third in MVP voting in 1920 and 1921. Chihuahua became a winner into the 1920s and took the Mexican League title in 1922 and 1926; taking the CABA title in 1922. Islas was the MCLS MVP in 1921 despite the team losing the series to Guadalajara. Chihuahua entered a rebuilding phase in 1928 and traded Islas, despite the 36-year old still consistently putting up solid production. His final line with Chihuahua was 1825 hits, 895 runs, 318 home runs, 341 doubles, 946 RBI, a .271/.347/.473 slash and 64.0 WAR. Islas was moved on July 28 to Puebla for prospects, as the Pumas were trying to make a playoff push. It paid off, as Puebla won the CABA championship and Islas earned his second overall ring. Islas spent another four seasons with the Pumas, although they wouldn’t get back to the playoffs in his tenure. He still put up 22.1 WAR, 634 hits, 143 home runs, and 382 RBI. With Puebla, he earned his 1000^th career run, 2000^th hit, and 400^th home run. The Pumas didn’t re-sign Islas after the 1932 season, although the now 41-year old was coming off a 5.3 WAR season. He signed with Mexico City and was a starter in 1933, then saw limited action in the next two years due to age and injury. He came in right around the time the Aztecs dynasty began, getting a third CABA ring and fifth Mexican League ring in 1934. Islas became a free agent after the 1935 season and after being unsigned in 1936, retired at age 45. His lengthy career led to some nice totals: 2715 hits, 1384 runs, 464 doubles, 493 home runs, 1448 RBI, 1179 walks, a .270/.345/.472 slash and 90.5 WAR. At the time, his 464 doubles was the most all-time by a CABA player and he was second in hits and walks drawn. Still, his rude personality and lack of an MVP title meant he didn’t get in the Hall of Fame until his third try at 73.4%. But his career tallies and longevity were undeniable, along with his role on numerous championship teams. Makenson “Magoo” Augustin – Starting Pitcher – Haiti Herons – 66.1% Eighth Ballot Makeson Augustin was a 6’0’’, 205 pound right-handed pitcher from Carrefour, part of greater Port-au-Prince in Haiti. Nicknamed “Magoo,” he was a fireballer who regularly hit triple digits with a great fastball. He also had a strong forkball, along with passable slider and changeup. Control was at times an issue along with injuries, as inflammation his throwing elbow was a reoccurring issue. Augustin caught the attention of Haitian baseball leaders as an amateur and was picked by his home-country Herons sixth overall in the 1917 CABA Draft. He immediately became a key part of Haiti’s rotation. In his fifth season, Augustin won his lone Pitcher of the Year award with a 23-12 record, 1.92 ERA, 313 strikeouts, and 8.3 WAR. In 1924, Haiti traded Augustin to Jamaica midseason. He spent 1925 with Jamaica as well, then re-signed with Haiti the next season at age 31 and spent the remaining five seasons of his career back with the Herons. His production began to fade in his 30s with his injuries, going from consistently above average to closer to average. In 1930, a ruptured ulnar collateral ligament ultimately forced Augustin into retirement at age 35. Magoo’s final stats: 186-136, 2.80 ERA, 2924 innings, 2631 strikeouts, and 53.6 WAR. He was consistently around a 3-5 WAR pitcher for each year of his career, but apart from his 1922 season, he was never considered elite. His debut on the Hall of Fame ballot was at 39%, but he slowly gained support as the years passed. After getting 55.1% in his seventh try, Augustin finally crossed the 2/3s threshold by the slimmest margin at 66.1% on his eighth try. Thus, Augustin will forever be enshrined with the all-time greats. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)