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FuzzyRussianHat · 02-07-2024, 04:42 AM

Two-time defending CABA champ Monterrey looked even better in 1992, besting their franchise record for wins set two years earlier when they were 110-52. The Matadors finished 114-48 atop the Mexican League’s North Division, tying for the second most wins in a season by any ML team. Monterrey had the best pitching by a large margin with only 433 runs allowed; the next closest was 576. Tijuana posted an impressive 102-60 in the division to take the wild card, ending a playoff drought dating back to 1971. Torreon was also a solid 95-67, but ultimately out of the postseason field. The South Division was terrible in 1992 as Leon and Merida tied for first with lousy 79-83 records. The Lions won the tiebreaker game to earn repeat division titles. Ecatepec was right in the mix too at 78-84, one short of joining the tie.

Tijuana’s Dion Juarez won back-to-back Mexican League MVPs and made history with the first Triple Crown for a CABA hitter since Prometheo Garcia in 1959. The 26-year old Mexican right fielder had 57 gome runs, 135 RBI, and a .362 average. He also led the league in hits (217), total bases (438), slugging (.730), OPS (1.129), wRC+ (233), and WAR (11.3). Torreon’s Bengie Beltran was Pitcher of the Year with the 29-year old righty leading in WAR (8.4), innings (275.2), quality starts (28), and shutouts (6). Beltran added a 1.96 ERA, 286 strikeouts, and 17-10 record. Also of note, Hermosillo’s Anthony Lopez became a three-time Reliever of the Year.

The wild card Tijuana easily dispatched Leon with a road sweep, the Lions only winning on the one-game handicap given to the division winner. The Toros were excited to be in their first Mexican League Championship Series since 1971, but Monterrey’s dynasty would be too much to handle. The Matadors won the MLCS 4-2, becoming the first ML team to three-peat since Mexico City’s seven straight from 1967-73. Monterrey also picked up its 13^th Mexican League pennant overall, passing Mexico City for the most by any squad.

Salvador had an impressive turnaround season, going from an abysmal 64 wins the prior season to a 98-64 mark in 1992. This gave the Stallions the best record in the Caribbean League and their first Continental Division title in four years. Defending CL champ Honduras struggled to a 77-83 mark. Guatemala (87-75) and Nicaragua (84-78) had respectable efforts, but were short of the wild card. In the Island Division, Trinidad ended a three-year playoff drought at 92-70. Santo Domingo missed the title by a game at 91-71, but this earned the Dolphins the wild card for a fourth consecutive postseason berth.

Jamaica was just above .500, but they boasted the Caribbean League MVP in fourth-year first baseman Felipe De Los Santos. The 6’8’’ Dominican led in total bases (385), OBP (.388), OPS (1.027), and wRC+ (176). De Los Santos also had 51 home runs, 107 RBI, and 7.3 WAR. Second-year righty Benito Beltran won Pitcher of the Year for Salvador. The 24-year old Honduran was the WARlord (8.0) and leader in wins (20-10), K/BB (11.8), complete games (16), and shutouts (5). Beltran added a 2.65 ERA over 275 innings with 235 strikeouts.

Trinidad defeated Santo Domingo 3-1 in the wild card round, sending the Trail Blazers back to the Caribbean League Championship Series since their 1988 CABA title. That year, they upset Salvador in the CLCS to advance. Trinidad followed the same script in 1992, knocking off the Stallions in six games. It is the third pennant for the Trail Blazers, who also took the CL title in 1972.

In the 82^nd Central American Baseball Association Championship, Monterrey topped Trinidad 4-1 to complete the three-peat. The Matadors are only the second franchise to three-peat as CABA champs, joining Mexico City (who won five in a row from 1969-73). 3B Santiago Sanchez was the finals MVP, posting 20 hits, 3 runs, 6 doubles, 7 RBI, and a .455 average over 11 playoff starts. It is the sixth overall championship for Monterrey and their 114 wins is tied with 1918 Tijuana for the second-most by a CABA champion. Jamaica’s 1933 title at 118-44 is the all-time best for a team that won it all to this point. The Matadors’ early 1990s run certainly goes down as one of the most dominant in CABA history.

Other notes: Ruben Chavez became the ninth CABA hitter to 600 career home runs. He would play two more seasons and end with 677, fifth-best at retirement.

02-07-2024, 04:42 AM	#951
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,589	1992 in CABA Two-time defending CABA champ Monterrey looked even better in 1992, besting their franchise record for wins set two years earlier when they were 110-52. The Matadors finished 114-48 atop the Mexican League’s North Division, tying for the second most wins in a season by any ML team. Monterrey had the best pitching by a large margin with only 433 runs allowed; the next closest was 576. Tijuana posted an impressive 102-60 in the division to take the wild card, ending a playoff drought dating back to 1971. Torreon was also a solid 95-67, but ultimately out of the postseason field. The South Division was terrible in 1992 as Leon and Merida tied for first with lousy 79-83 records. The Lions won the tiebreaker game to earn repeat division titles. Ecatepec was right in the mix too at 78-84, one short of joining the tie. Tijuana’s Dion Juarez won back-to-back Mexican League MVPs and made history with the first Triple Crown for a CABA hitter since Prometheo Garcia in 1959. The 26-year old Mexican right fielder had 57 gome runs, 135 RBI, and a .362 average. He also led the league in hits (217), total bases (438), slugging (.730), OPS (1.129), wRC+ (233), and WAR (11.3). Torreon’s Bengie Beltran was Pitcher of the Year with the 29-year old righty leading in WAR (8.4), innings (275.2), quality starts (28), and shutouts (6). Beltran added a 1.96 ERA, 286 strikeouts, and 17-10 record. Also of note, Hermosillo’s Anthony Lopez became a three-time Reliever of the Year. The wild card Tijuana easily dispatched Leon with a road sweep, the Lions only winning on the one-game handicap given to the division winner. The Toros were excited to be in their first Mexican League Championship Series since 1971, but Monterrey’s dynasty would be too much to handle. The Matadors won the MLCS 4-2, becoming the first ML team to three-peat since Mexico City’s seven straight from 1967-73. Monterrey also picked up its 13^th Mexican League pennant overall, passing Mexico City for the most by any squad. Salvador had an impressive turnaround season, going from an abysmal 64 wins the prior season to a 98-64 mark in 1992. This gave the Stallions the best record in the Caribbean League and their first Continental Division title in four years. Defending CL champ Honduras struggled to a 77-83 mark. Guatemala (87-75) and Nicaragua (84-78) had respectable efforts, but were short of the wild card. In the Island Division, Trinidad ended a three-year playoff drought at 92-70. Santo Domingo missed the title by a game at 91-71, but this earned the Dolphins the wild card for a fourth consecutive postseason berth. Jamaica was just above .500, but they boasted the Caribbean League MVP in fourth-year first baseman Felipe De Los Santos. The 6’8’’ Dominican led in total bases (385), OBP (.388), OPS (1.027), and wRC+ (176). De Los Santos also had 51 home runs, 107 RBI, and 7.3 WAR. Second-year righty Benito Beltran won Pitcher of the Year for Salvador. The 24-year old Honduran was the WARlord (8.0) and leader in wins (20-10), K/BB (11.8), complete games (16), and shutouts (5). Beltran added a 2.65 ERA over 275 innings with 235 strikeouts. Trinidad defeated Santo Domingo 3-1 in the wild card round, sending the Trail Blazers back to the Caribbean League Championship Series since their 1988 CABA title. That year, they upset Salvador in the CLCS to advance. Trinidad followed the same script in 1992, knocking off the Stallions in six games. It is the third pennant for the Trail Blazers, who also took the CL title in 1972. In the 82^nd Central American Baseball Association Championship, Monterrey topped Trinidad 4-1 to complete the three-peat. The Matadors are only the second franchise to three-peat as CABA champs, joining Mexico City (who won five in a row from 1969-73). 3B Santiago Sanchez was the finals MVP, posting 20 hits, 3 runs, 6 doubles, 7 RBI, and a .455 average over 11 playoff starts. It is the sixth overall championship for Monterrey and their 114 wins is tied with 1918 Tijuana for the second-most by a CABA champion. Jamaica’s 1933 title at 118-44 is the all-time best for a team that won it all to this point. The Matadors’ early 1990s run certainly goes down as one of the most dominant in CABA history. Other notes: Ruben Chavez became the ninth CABA hitter to 600 career home runs. He would play two more seasons and end with 677, fifth-best at retirement. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)