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FuzzyRussianHat · 02-23-2024, 05:56 AM

Defending Oceania Champion Perth repeated as Australasia League champs in 1994. The Penguins improved to 97-65 and set an AL record as a pitching staff with 1748 strikeouts. This was the top mark in AL history until 2034. Perth led in both runs scored (640) and fewest allowed (505). Their closest competitors were Melbourne at seven back and Christchurch at nine back.

Australasia League MVP went to Christchurch DH Beres “Badger” Melrose. It was the second MVP for the 28-year old Australian righty, who led in hits (204), average (.336), OBP (.393), OPS (.941), and wRC+ (182) while adding 8.2 WAR and 31 home runs. Melrose had one more season with the Chinooks before leaving for the MLB ranks. Perth picked up Pitcher of the Year with fourth-year righty Joseph Kaplan. The 26-year old Israeli led in strikeouts (423), WHIP (0.95), walks (99), and quality starts (31). He added a 2.36 ERA over 312.2 innings with a 20-8 record and 7.1 WAR. Kaplan also tossed the second no-hitter of his career with 12 Ks and 2 BBs on July 8 over Brisbane.

Yet again in the Pacific League, it was Guam and Honolulu fighting for first. After finishing second last year, the Golden Eagles finished 96-66 to secure their third pennant in four years. The Honu and Guadalcanal tied for second with both at 92-70. It was the winningest season the Green Jackets had posted since their 1966 title.

Pacific League MVP was Guadalcanal right fielder Will Lee. A native of the Northern Mariana Islands, the 26-year old led the PL in runs (111), walks (66), average (.306), OBP (.380), OPS (.969), wRC+ (203), and WAR (9.2). Tahiti’s Kurt Sanders won Pitcher of the Year in his third season. The 24-year old Australian lefty led in WAR (8.3), innings (328.1), quality starts (32), complete games (21), and FIP- (76). Sanders added 367 strikeouts, a 2.19 ERA, and 21-11 record.

In the 35^th Oceania Championship, Perth rolled to a 4-1 win over Guam to earn a repeat championship. The Penguins are the fourth OBA franchise to repeat and also picked up their fourth title (1960, 78, 93, 94). 2B Henry Lunness was finals MVP in an impressive return from a partially torn UCL in May. After signing a six-year, $7,400,000 free agent deal with the Penguins, Lunness only had 40 games in 1994. In his five playoff games though, he was 9-20 with 2 runs and 2 stolen bases.

Other notes; Slugger Vavao Brighouse had 61 home runs, giving him five seasons with 60+ dingers. He also became the fourth member of the 500 homer club in OBA and the 18^th to reach 1000 career RBI.

02-23-2024, 05:56 AM	#999
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,939	1994 in OBA Defending Oceania Champion Perth repeated as Australasia League champs in 1994. The Penguins improved to 97-65 and set an AL record as a pitching staff with 1748 strikeouts. This was the top mark in AL history until 2034. Perth led in both runs scored (640) and fewest allowed (505). Their closest competitors were Melbourne at seven back and Christchurch at nine back. Australasia League MVP went to Christchurch DH Beres “Badger” Melrose. It was the second MVP for the 28-year old Australian righty, who led in hits (204), average (.336), OBP (.393), OPS (.941), and wRC+ (182) while adding 8.2 WAR and 31 home runs. Melrose had one more season with the Chinooks before leaving for the MLB ranks. Perth picked up Pitcher of the Year with fourth-year righty Joseph Kaplan. The 26-year old Israeli led in strikeouts (423), WHIP (0.95), walks (99), and quality starts (31). He added a 2.36 ERA over 312.2 innings with a 20-8 record and 7.1 WAR. Kaplan also tossed the second no-hitter of his career with 12 Ks and 2 BBs on July 8 over Brisbane. Yet again in the Pacific League, it was Guam and Honolulu fighting for first. After finishing second last year, the Golden Eagles finished 96-66 to secure their third pennant in four years. The Honu and Guadalcanal tied for second with both at 92-70. It was the winningest season the Green Jackets had posted since their 1966 title. Pacific League MVP was Guadalcanal right fielder Will Lee. A native of the Northern Mariana Islands, the 26-year old led the PL in runs (111), walks (66), average (.306), OBP (.380), OPS (.969), wRC+ (203), and WAR (9.2). Tahiti’s Kurt Sanders won Pitcher of the Year in his third season. The 24-year old Australian lefty led in WAR (8.3), innings (328.1), quality starts (32), complete games (21), and FIP- (76). Sanders added 367 strikeouts, a 2.19 ERA, and 21-11 record. In the 35^th Oceania Championship, Perth rolled to a 4-1 win over Guam to earn a repeat championship. The Penguins are the fourth OBA franchise to repeat and also picked up their fourth title (1960, 78, 93, 94). 2B Henry Lunness was finals MVP in an impressive return from a partially torn UCL in May. After signing a six-year, $7,400,000 free agent deal with the Penguins, Lunness only had 40 games in 1994. In his five playoff games though, he was 9-20 with 2 runs and 2 stolen bases. Other notes; Slugger Vavao Brighouse had 61 home runs, giving him five seasons with 60+ dingers. He also became the fourth member of the 500 homer club in OBA and the 18^th to reach 1000 career RBI. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)