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FuzzyRussianHat · 05-23-2023, 06:34 AM

For the 1956 season, the Central American Baseball Association made a few rules changes to increase offensive numbers. The Mexican League’s batting average from 1955 to 1956 went from .245 to .257 and ERA went from 3.28 to 3.51. In the Caribbean League, it went from .243 to .259 batting average and 3.41 to 3.85 in ERA.

Both division races in the Mexican League came down to the final day of the season. In the North Division, defending CABA champ Monterrey took first at 99-63, beating Mexicali by one game. In the South Division, Guadalajara and Mexico City tied at 91-71 with the Hellhounds winning a one-game playoff to advance. This gives Guadalajara back-to-back division titles.

Mexico City CF Emmanuel Lopez won his second MVP. The 27-year old led the league in runs (107) and WAR (8.4), adding a .342 batting average and 31 home runs. Monterrey’s Wily Orantes won back-to-back Pitcher of the Year awards. The 30-year old led in ERA for the second straight year with 1.61, also leading in wins (21), WHIP (0.86), and quality starts (30). Mexicali’s Feliz Fuentes became a three time Reliever of the Year winner, posting 41 saves with a 2.11 ERA and 3.7 WAR.

In the Caribbean League Island Division, Puerto Rico won in a competitive race at 100-62. It is the first playoff berth in a decade for the Pelicans. Haiti was a close second at 97-65 and defending league champ Santiago was 96-66. Costa Rica at 93-69 took the Continental Division for their first playoff berth since 1948. Honduras, who had won 100+ in the prior three seasons in the division, fell to 79 wins.

23-year old Pelicans RF Argenis Cabrera won the league MVP. The left-handed Cuban was the league leader in home runs (50), slugging (.686), OPS (1.071) and wRC+ (188). Puerto Rico also had the Pitcher of the Year Jaime Rivas. The 26-year old from Costa Rica had the league lead in WHIP (0.96), innings (285), and complete games (20), adding a 6.3 WAR and 2.72 ERA.

In a Mexican League Championship Series rematch, Monterrey again topped Guadalajara, this time in five games. The Matadors are now five-time league champs. The Caribbean League Championship Series was also 4-1 with Puerto Rico taking it over Costa Rica. The Pelicans win their first title since 1945 and ninth overall, tying Honduras for the most titles. In the CABA Championship, Puerto Rico defeated Monterrey in six games for their third overall crown.

Other notes: Santiago’s Herode Etienne threw a perfect game on 5/1 against Costa Rica. He struck out four batters, tied for the fewest out of the 17 CABA perfectos to date. Prometheo Garcia crossed both 2500 career hits and 500 home runs. Gavino Zaldana and Rolando Pena both crossed 3500 career strikeouts. Pena also made it to 200 wins.

05-23-2023, 06:34 AM	#290
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 3,029	1956 in CABA For the 1956 season, the Central American Baseball Association made a few rules changes to increase offensive numbers. The Mexican League’s batting average from 1955 to 1956 went from .245 to .257 and ERA went from 3.28 to 3.51. In the Caribbean League, it went from .243 to .259 batting average and 3.41 to 3.85 in ERA. Both division races in the Mexican League came down to the final day of the season. In the North Division, defending CABA champ Monterrey took first at 99-63, beating Mexicali by one game. In the South Division, Guadalajara and Mexico City tied at 91-71 with the Hellhounds winning a one-game playoff to advance. This gives Guadalajara back-to-back division titles. Mexico City CF Emmanuel Lopez won his second MVP. The 27-year old led the league in runs (107) and WAR (8.4), adding a .342 batting average and 31 home runs. Monterrey’s Wily Orantes won back-to-back Pitcher of the Year awards. The 30-year old led in ERA for the second straight year with 1.61, also leading in wins (21), WHIP (0.86), and quality starts (30). Mexicali’s Feliz Fuentes became a three time Reliever of the Year winner, posting 41 saves with a 2.11 ERA and 3.7 WAR. In the Caribbean League Island Division, Puerto Rico won in a competitive race at 100-62. It is the first playoff berth in a decade for the Pelicans. Haiti was a close second at 97-65 and defending league champ Santiago was 96-66. Costa Rica at 93-69 took the Continental Division for their first playoff berth since 1948. Honduras, who had won 100+ in the prior three seasons in the division, fell to 79 wins. 23-year old Pelicans RF Argenis Cabrera won the league MVP. The left-handed Cuban was the league leader in home runs (50), slugging (.686), OPS (1.071) and wRC+ (188). Puerto Rico also had the Pitcher of the Year Jaime Rivas. The 26-year old from Costa Rica had the league lead in WHIP (0.96), innings (285), and complete games (20), adding a 6.3 WAR and 2.72 ERA. In a Mexican League Championship Series rematch, Monterrey again topped Guadalajara, this time in five games. The Matadors are now five-time league champs. The Caribbean League Championship Series was also 4-1 with Puerto Rico taking it over Costa Rica. The Pelicans win their first title since 1945 and ninth overall, tying Honduras for the most titles. In the CABA Championship, Puerto Rico defeated Monterrey in six games for their third overall crown. Other notes: Santiago’s Herode Etienne threw a perfect game on 5/1 against Costa Rica. He struck out four batters, tied for the fewest out of the 17 CABA perfectos to date. Prometheo Garcia crossed both 2500 career hits and 500 home runs. Gavino Zaldana and Rolando Pena both crossed 3500 career strikeouts. Pena also made it to 200 wins. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)