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FuzzyRussianHat · 08-04-2023, 11:12 AM

Melbourne’s dynasty in the OBA Australasia League continued with a franchise-best 107-55 record for a fourth straight league title. The Mets set league records in team ERA (2.26), runs allowed (415), and earned runs (370). Each of these remain second best in league history as of 2037. Their closest competitor was Brisbane, a distant second at 89-73.

Adelaide shortstop Jimmy Caliw won back-to-back league MVPs, despite the Aardvarks dropping from 98 wins to 77 wins. He was again the WARlord, this time with 10.6, led by his defense for a third straight Gold Glove. He hit 30 home runs as well, although his numbers were lower in most regards from his stellar 1969. The 24-year old Filipino would go onto see an incredible string of seasons after. Pitcher of the Year was Sydney’s Ollie Burke in back-to-back seasons. In his third season, he was the leader in WAR (9.4), WIHIP (0.77), FIP- (52) and K/BB (9.9), adding a 1.73 ERA over 249 innings with 345 strikeouts and an 18-9 record. Burke arguably had a better 1971, but this would be his last award. His run would be too short to ultimately get Hall of Fame consideration despite eventually posting 48.0 WAR in six seasons with the Snakes. He’d move to MLB with middling numbers, followed by injuries in his 30s.

The Pacific League had a first time champion in 1970 with New Caledonia finishing 100-62. The Colonels beat defending champ Guam by five games with the Golden Eagles at 95-67. NC was the leading team in both runs scored at 601 and fewest allowed at 468.

MVP went to New Caledonia designated hitter Seymour Lennox. Nicknamed “Moby Dick,” the 25-year old New Zealander was the leader in hits (204), runs (91), triples (24), stolen bases (83), average (.334), and OBP (.377), posting 7.2 WAR. Lennox also had a 26-game hit streak, beating his own OBA single-season record. Isaac Parker won his second Pitcher of the Year in an absolutely stunning development. The 27-year old Hawaiian had suffered a torn UCL the prior season and would be traded to Guam mid 1970. He only had 119.1 innings between 39 appearances and 13 starts, yet he was strong enough over the small sample size with no standouts to win it. He had a 13-4 record, 1.06 ERA, 164 strikeouts, and 3.9 WAR.

The 11^th Oceania Championship would be the third to end in a sweep. New Caledonia denied Melbourne its repeat bid, winning its first-ever title. RF Peter Cano was the finals MVP with six hits, four runs, and four extra base hits in four games. He was a 31-year old American in his first year in OBA after a decent decade in MLB.

Other notes: Te Paoro Rangi and Sakeo Rasalato became the first OBA pitchers to 2500 career strikeouts. Catcher Graham Parker won his seventh Gold Glove. RF Sione Hala won his sixth Silver Slugger.

08-04-2023, 11:12 AM	#475
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,617	1970 in OBA Melbourne’s dynasty in the OBA Australasia League continued with a franchise-best 107-55 record for a fourth straight league title. The Mets set league records in team ERA (2.26), runs allowed (415), and earned runs (370). Each of these remain second best in league history as of 2037. Their closest competitor was Brisbane, a distant second at 89-73. Adelaide shortstop Jimmy Caliw won back-to-back league MVPs, despite the Aardvarks dropping from 98 wins to 77 wins. He was again the WARlord, this time with 10.6, led by his defense for a third straight Gold Glove. He hit 30 home runs as well, although his numbers were lower in most regards from his stellar 1969. The 24-year old Filipino would go onto see an incredible string of seasons after. Pitcher of the Year was Sydney’s Ollie Burke in back-to-back seasons. In his third season, he was the leader in WAR (9.4), WIHIP (0.77), FIP- (52) and K/BB (9.9), adding a 1.73 ERA over 249 innings with 345 strikeouts and an 18-9 record. Burke arguably had a better 1971, but this would be his last award. His run would be too short to ultimately get Hall of Fame consideration despite eventually posting 48.0 WAR in six seasons with the Snakes. He’d move to MLB with middling numbers, followed by injuries in his 30s. The Pacific League had a first time champion in 1970 with New Caledonia finishing 100-62. The Colonels beat defending champ Guam by five games with the Golden Eagles at 95-67. NC was the leading team in both runs scored at 601 and fewest allowed at 468. MVP went to New Caledonia designated hitter Seymour Lennox. Nicknamed “Moby Dick,” the 25-year old New Zealander was the leader in hits (204), runs (91), triples (24), stolen bases (83), average (.334), and OBP (.377), posting 7.2 WAR. Lennox also had a 26-game hit streak, beating his own OBA single-season record. Isaac Parker won his second Pitcher of the Year in an absolutely stunning development. The 27-year old Hawaiian had suffered a torn UCL the prior season and would be traded to Guam mid 1970. He only had 119.1 innings between 39 appearances and 13 starts, yet he was strong enough over the small sample size with no standouts to win it. He had a 13-4 record, 1.06 ERA, 164 strikeouts, and 3.9 WAR. The 11^th Oceania Championship would be the third to end in a sweep. New Caledonia denied Melbourne its repeat bid, winning its first-ever title. RF Peter Cano was the finals MVP with six hits, four runs, and four extra base hits in four games. He was a 31-year old American in his first year in OBA after a decent decade in MLB. Other notes: Te Paoro Rangi and Sakeo Rasalato became the first OBA pitchers to 2500 career strikeouts. Catcher Graham Parker won his seventh Gold Glove. RF Sione Hala won his sixth Silver Slugger. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)