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FuzzyRussianHat · 01-09-2024, 05:52 PM

The 1989 World Baseball Championship was the 43^rd edition and returned to South America for the first time since 1974, this time hosted in Quito, Ecuador. In Division 1, Venezuela took first at 8-1, two games better than Romania. It was the fourth division title for the Venezuelans, who hadn’t gotten that far since all the way back in 1959. The defending champion Americans went unbeaten in Division 2 for their usual division crown. For the 37^th time, the US moved to the elite eight. In D3, Argentina advanced with an 8-1 mark edging 7-2 Greece. It is the 10^th time advancing for the Argentinians and their first since 1976. China was only 5-4 and missed for the fifth straight season, their longest drought since the 1960s.

Japan claimed Division 4 at 8-1, two games ahead of France, Jamaica, and Vietnam. It is the 15^th time the Japanese have advanced, ending a two-year drought. In Division 5, South Korea and Germany tied for the top spot at 7-2, while both Russia and Guatemala were 6-3. The tiebreaker went to the Koreans to move them forward for the 15^th time and first since 1986. In a tight D6, the Netherlands prevailed at 7-2 while Belarus and Mexico were both 6-3. For the Dutch, it is their fifth time advancing and third of the 1980s.

Division 7 had Brazil and India even at 7-2, while Kazakhstan was 6-3. The tiebreaker went to the Brazilians to send them forward for the 23^rd time. And in Division 8, Canada crushed the field at 9-0. The Canadians have advanced 26 times, second only to the Americans. Last year’s runner up Italy was a non-factor in D8 at 5-4. Ultimately, the only repeat division winners from the prior year were Brazil and the United States.

In Round Robin Group A, Japan snagged the top spot at 4-2, getting to the final four for the sixth time and first time since 1984. The Netherlands and United States both were 3-3 and Argentina was 2-2. The tiebreaker went to the Dutch to give them their first semifinal berth, while the Americans had a rare elimination. In Group B, Canada claimed first at 5-1 for their 20^th semifinal and first since their 1986 world title. Brazil advanced at 4-2, while South Korea was 3-3 and Venezuela was 0-6. The Brazilians earned a third consecutive semifinal appearance and their 12^th overall.

Brazil took their semifinal series 3-1 over Japan, getting to the championship for the sixth time and the second time in three years. Canada would sweep the Netherlands 3-0 for their 12^th championship appearance and first since 1986. Japan officially took third for their best finish since 1984, while the Dutch had their top-ever run.

The 43^rd World Championship had two nations familiar with the final, although it was their first-time facing off for the crown. The series was a classic, going all seven games for the first time since 1980. Brazil bested Canada to claim their second time in three years, becoming only the third nation to win two titles in three years. (Mexico repeated in 1949-50, and the US has done it many times). Brazil is now 2-4 in the championship and the Canadians are 3-9.

Leading Brazil’s efforts was Tournament MVP Nicolas Carnicas. A 30-year old 3B with Rio de Janeiro, he had 23 hits, 20 runs, 13 home runs, 4 RBI, and 1.8 WAR over 26 starts. Best Pitcher was Canada’s Moses Hayes, a 23-year old reliever with Seattle who had only thrown 28.2 MLB innings to that point. In the WBC tournament, the Montreal native tossed 10.1 scoreless innings with 20 strikeouts, two hits allowed, and three walks.

Other notes: American Brendan Gordon had a 24 strikeout game against Bangladesh, which tied the second most Ks in a WBC game. The record remained Nick Hedrick’s incredible 25 Ks in 1957. The lone no-hitter in 1989 was Canada’s Kyle Lowe fanning 13 with 2 walks against the Netherlands in the semifinals.

1989 also was the final WBC appearance for two legends of the event; American Connor Neumeyer and Filipino Jimmy Caliw. They were the top two all-time in hitting WAR with 20.86 for Neumeyer and 19.40 for Caliw. They would remain the top two until topped by American Morgan Short’s run from 2003-2022. They remain the top two in home runs (Caliw with 121, Neumeyer at 111). As of 2037, Neumeyer is the RBI leader (265) and total bases leader (723).

01-09-2024, 05:52 PM	#865
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,824	1989 World Baseball Championship The 1989 World Baseball Championship was the 43^rd edition and returned to South America for the first time since 1974, this time hosted in Quito, Ecuador. In Division 1, Venezuela took first at 8-1, two games better than Romania. It was the fourth division title for the Venezuelans, who hadn’t gotten that far since all the way back in 1959. The defending champion Americans went unbeaten in Division 2 for their usual division crown. For the 37^th time, the US moved to the elite eight. In D3, Argentina advanced with an 8-1 mark edging 7-2 Greece. It is the 10^th time advancing for the Argentinians and their first since 1976. China was only 5-4 and missed for the fifth straight season, their longest drought since the 1960s. Japan claimed Division 4 at 8-1, two games ahead of France, Jamaica, and Vietnam. It is the 15^th time the Japanese have advanced, ending a two-year drought. In Division 5, South Korea and Germany tied for the top spot at 7-2, while both Russia and Guatemala were 6-3. The tiebreaker went to the Koreans to move them forward for the 15^th time and first since 1986. In a tight D6, the Netherlands prevailed at 7-2 while Belarus and Mexico were both 6-3. For the Dutch, it is their fifth time advancing and third of the 1980s. Division 7 had Brazil and India even at 7-2, while Kazakhstan was 6-3. The tiebreaker went to the Brazilians to send them forward for the 23^rd time. And in Division 8, Canada crushed the field at 9-0. The Canadians have advanced 26 times, second only to the Americans. Last year’s runner up Italy was a non-factor in D8 at 5-4. Ultimately, the only repeat division winners from the prior year were Brazil and the United States. In Round Robin Group A, Japan snagged the top spot at 4-2, getting to the final four for the sixth time and first time since 1984. The Netherlands and United States both were 3-3 and Argentina was 2-2. The tiebreaker went to the Dutch to give them their first semifinal berth, while the Americans had a rare elimination. In Group B, Canada claimed first at 5-1 for their 20^th semifinal and first since their 1986 world title. Brazil advanced at 4-2, while South Korea was 3-3 and Venezuela was 0-6. The Brazilians earned a third consecutive semifinal appearance and their 12^th overall. Brazil took their semifinal series 3-1 over Japan, getting to the championship for the sixth time and the second time in three years. Canada would sweep the Netherlands 3-0 for their 12^th championship appearance and first since 1986. Japan officially took third for their best finish since 1984, while the Dutch had their top-ever run. The 43^rd World Championship had two nations familiar with the final, although it was their first-time facing off for the crown. The series was a classic, going all seven games for the first time since 1980. Brazil bested Canada to claim their second time in three years, becoming only the third nation to win two titles in three years. (Mexico repeated in 1949-50, and the US has done it many times). Brazil is now 2-4 in the championship and the Canadians are 3-9. Leading Brazil’s efforts was Tournament MVP Nicolas Carnicas. A 30-year old 3B with Rio de Janeiro, he had 23 hits, 20 runs, 13 home runs, 4 RBI, and 1.8 WAR over 26 starts. Best Pitcher was Canada’s Moses Hayes, a 23-year old reliever with Seattle who had only thrown 28.2 MLB innings to that point. In the WBC tournament, the Montreal native tossed 10.1 scoreless innings with 20 strikeouts, two hits allowed, and three walks. Other notes: American Brendan Gordon had a 24 strikeout game against Bangladesh, which tied the second most Ks in a WBC game. The record remained Nick Hedrick’s incredible 25 Ks in 1957. The lone no-hitter in 1989 was Canada’s Kyle Lowe fanning 13 with 2 walks against the Netherlands in the semifinals. 1989 also was the final WBC appearance for two legends of the event; American Connor Neumeyer and Filipino Jimmy Caliw. They were the top two all-time in hitting WAR with 20.86 for Neumeyer and 19.40 for Caliw. They would remain the top two until topped by American Morgan Short’s run from 2003-2022. They remain the top two in home runs (Caliw with 121, Neumeyer at 111). As of 2037, Neumeyer is the RBI leader (265) and total bases leader (723). __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)