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FuzzyRussianHat · 03-12-2024, 05:35 PM

For the first time since their mid 1970s dynasty, Adelaide was on top of the Australasia League in 1996. The Aardvarks were 94-68, earning their seventh AL pennant (1963, 64, 66, 74, 76, 77, 96), tying them with Perth and Christchurch. The Penguins were the closest competitor at 90-72, followed by Auckland at 87-75. The defending champion Chinooks were fourth at 85-77.

Australasia League MVP went to Perth LF Ron Veditto. The 27-year old Australian led in runs (93), hits (198), RBI (103), total bases (354), triple slash (.354/.376/.632), OPS (1.009), wRC+ (204), and WAR (9.0). He also had a career best 34 home runs Venditto also had a 29-game hit streak, which was OBA’s second longest to date.. Auckland’s Sandy Montoya won Pitcher of the Year in his OBA debut. The 35-year old Peruvian had spent his entire career to that point in MLB with 12 solid seasons in Nashville and one in Tampa. With the Avengers, Montoya led in ERA (2.55), WHIP (0.94), and quality starts (32). He added a 17-14 record over 314.2 innings, 298 strikeouts, and 6.8 WAR.

Defending Oceania Champion Honolulu dominated the Pacific League at 107-55 for a historic 13^th pennant. 11 of those titles for the Honu have come in the last 16 seasons. Guam was a distant second at 95-67, 12 games back. Samoa was third at 88-74.

Pacific League MVP went to Honolulu 1B Vavao Brighouse for the seventh time. The 33-year old Samoan smacked a league best 65 home runs with 130 RBI, 105 runs, 373 total bases, a .619 slugging, and 7.3 WAR. It was Brighouse’s tenth time leading in home runs and his eighth season with 60+ dingers. No other player in any world league to this point has had as many 60+ homer seasons. His Honu teammate Zeke Decker was a repeat Pitcher of the Year winner, leading in wins at 27-6. He added a 2.00 ERA, 319.1 innings, 309 strikeouts, and 7.5 WAR.

Defending champ Honolulu was a big favorite entering the 37^th Oceania Championship against Adelaide. However, the Aardvarks not only beat the Honu, but stunned them with a sweep. Adelaide moves to an impressive 6-1 all-time in the final with their first championship since 1977. Catcher Remington Numbers was finals MVP going 7-16 with 4 runs and 2 doubles. The 30-year old Englishman had joined Adelaide that season after starting his career in EBF. The defeat also officially marked the end of Honolulu’s dominance in the Pacific League, as the Honu would have to wait more than 20 years for their next pennant.

Other notes: September 12 saw OBA’s seventh perfect game as Honolulu’s Evan Tofuola struck out 14 against Fiji. This was the first OBA perfecto since 1985. Fiji’s Asaeli Ali set a bad all-time OBA record, striking out 252 times during the season. Vavoa Brighouse joined Sione Hala as the only OBA members of the 600 home run club. Brighouse also won his eighth Silver Slugger at first base. Jonah Lois became the fourth pitcher to reach 250 career wins. He would pitch one more year and retire at 277, which is still fifth best as of 2037. Graham Chapman won his eighth Silver Slugger. Interestingly, Chapman has won five times in right field, twice in left, and once as a designated hitter.

03-12-2024, 05:35 PM	#1055
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,831	1996 in OBA For the first time since their mid 1970s dynasty, Adelaide was on top of the Australasia League in 1996. The Aardvarks were 94-68, earning their seventh AL pennant (1963, 64, 66, 74, 76, 77, 96), tying them with Perth and Christchurch. The Penguins were the closest competitor at 90-72, followed by Auckland at 87-75. The defending champion Chinooks were fourth at 85-77. Australasia League MVP went to Perth LF Ron Veditto. The 27-year old Australian led in runs (93), hits (198), RBI (103), total bases (354), triple slash (.354/.376/.632), OPS (1.009), wRC+ (204), and WAR (9.0). He also had a career best 34 home runs Venditto also had a 29-game hit streak, which was OBA’s second longest to date.. Auckland’s Sandy Montoya won Pitcher of the Year in his OBA debut. The 35-year old Peruvian had spent his entire career to that point in MLB with 12 solid seasons in Nashville and one in Tampa. With the Avengers, Montoya led in ERA (2.55), WHIP (0.94), and quality starts (32). He added a 17-14 record over 314.2 innings, 298 strikeouts, and 6.8 WAR. Defending Oceania Champion Honolulu dominated the Pacific League at 107-55 for a historic 13^th pennant. 11 of those titles for the Honu have come in the last 16 seasons. Guam was a distant second at 95-67, 12 games back. Samoa was third at 88-74. Pacific League MVP went to Honolulu 1B Vavao Brighouse for the seventh time. The 33-year old Samoan smacked a league best 65 home runs with 130 RBI, 105 runs, 373 total bases, a .619 slugging, and 7.3 WAR. It was Brighouse’s tenth time leading in home runs and his eighth season with 60+ dingers. No other player in any world league to this point has had as many 60+ homer seasons. His Honu teammate Zeke Decker was a repeat Pitcher of the Year winner, leading in wins at 27-6. He added a 2.00 ERA, 319.1 innings, 309 strikeouts, and 7.5 WAR. Defending champ Honolulu was a big favorite entering the 37^th Oceania Championship against Adelaide. However, the Aardvarks not only beat the Honu, but stunned them with a sweep. Adelaide moves to an impressive 6-1 all-time in the final with their first championship since 1977. Catcher Remington Numbers was finals MVP going 7-16 with 4 runs and 2 doubles. The 30-year old Englishman had joined Adelaide that season after starting his career in EBF. The defeat also officially marked the end of Honolulu’s dominance in the Pacific League, as the Honu would have to wait more than 20 years for their next pennant. Other notes: September 12 saw OBA’s seventh perfect game as Honolulu’s Evan Tofuola struck out 14 against Fiji. This was the first OBA perfecto since 1985. Fiji’s Asaeli Ali set a bad all-time OBA record, striking out 252 times during the season. Vavoa Brighouse joined Sione Hala as the only OBA members of the 600 home run club. Brighouse also won his eighth Silver Slugger at first base. Jonah Lois became the fourth pitcher to reach 250 career wins. He would pitch one more year and retire at 277, which is still fifth best as of 2037. Graham Chapman won his eighth Silver Slugger. Interestingly, Chapman has won five times in right field, twice in left, and once as a designated hitter. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)