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FuzzyRussianHat · 03-22-2024, 10:21 AM

For the third consecutive season, Lima had the top record in the Bolivar League. The Lobos tied the Beisbol Sudamerica record for longest postseason streak, matching the ten year run Santiago had in from 1964-73. At 108-54, Lima won their ninth Peru-Bolivia Division title of that stretch. Defending BL champ Caracas took the Venezuela Division for the third straight year with a 105-57 mark. Valencia was second at 97-65 and easily took the wild card, ending a seven-year playoff skid. Bogota cruised to the Colombia-Ecuador Division at 105-57 for their sixth playoff appearance in seven years.

Bolivar League MVP went to Valencia designated hitter Yavier Saucedo. The 26-year old Venezuelan lefty led the league in runs (116), home runs (51), RBI (124), and total bases (384). Saucedo added a .314 average, .998 OPS, and 7.6 WAR. Lima veteran Felipe Castaneda won Pitcher of the Year in his ninth season. The 30-year old Paraguayan righty led in wins (23-10), and strikeouts (368). Castaneda added a 2.21 ERA over 280.2 innings with 9.4 WAR.

After first round exits in the prior two seasons, Lima picked up a 3-1 Divisional Series win over Valencia. This was the Lobos’ fifth time making it to the Bolivar League Championship Series in their decade-long playoff streak. Bogota beat Caracas 3-1 on the other side, giving the Bats their second BLCS in three years. Lima prevailed 4-2 over Bogota in the BLCS, earning the Lobos their sixth pennant (1935, 68, 90, 91, 93, 97).

Two-time defending Copa Sudamerica winner Recife had the best record in the Southern Cone League for the third consecutive season. It was the weakest record of the run for the Retrievers, but 96-66 still got them the North Division title by nine games over Salvador. The South Central Division had Santiago first at 94-68, bouncing back after an 80-82 1996. The Saints won their sixth division title in eight years. Asuncion was second at 92-70 and earned the wild card. This was only the second-ever playoff appearance for the historically mediocre Archers with the other all the way back in 1939. Last year’s division winner Mendoza fell to .500. Buenos Aires claimed the Southeast Division at 88-74 for repeat playoff appearances. The Atlantics edged out reigning division champ Sao Paulo by three games.

Taking Southern Cone League MVP was Santiago first baseman Aidan Duparc. The 24-year old from French Guiana led in slugging (.625), OPS (.997), and WAR (8.4). He added 194 hits, 103 runs, 45 home runs, a .322 average, and 113 RBI. Despite Belo Horizonte posting a losing record, their ace Andreas Blanco was Pitcher of the Year. The 26-year old Cuban was one win shy of a Triple Crown with an 18-8 record, 1.90 ERA, and 370 strikeouts over 256.1 innings. Blanco also led in WHIP (0.80), K/BB (16.8), FIP- (54), and WAR (9.5). The highlight of his season was a no-hitter on September 18 with 11 strikeouts and two walks versus Fortaleza.

Wild card Asuncion shocked the reigning champ Recife 3-1 in the Divisional Series to earn their second-ever Southern Cone Championship berth. Santiago swept Buenos Aires on the other side for the Saints second finals in five years. Entering the year, the Archers and Montevideo were the only original Beisbol Sudamerica teams without a pennant. Asuncion changed that with a stunning sweep of their divisional rival Santiago in the SCC.

The 67^th Copa Sudamerica had Lima trying to get the monkey off their backs, as they were 0-3 in their other 1990s appearances. They were the heavy favorite over the upstart Asuncion squad, but the Archers were on a hot streak. In six games, the Lobos prevailed for their second cup win, bringing the cup to Peru for the first time in 30 years. RF Eric Rodriguez was finals MVP in his 13^th season in Lima. The 33-year old had 21 hits, 9 runs, 3 doubles, 2 triples, 2 home runs, 13 RBI, and 9 stolen bases over 16 playoff starts. Closer Ahmad Abbasi also notably tied the postseason record with nine saves in 11 appearances. The 28-year old Pakistani had an 1.45 ERA over 18.2 innings with 29 strikeouts.

Other notes: Pepito Cortina became the fifth pitcher to 5000 career strikeouts. He would pitch one more year and finish with 5246, which still ranks eighth all-time as of 2037. RF Ariando Abarca won his ninth straight Gold Glove.

03-22-2024, 10:21 AM	#1084
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,637	1997 in BSA For the third consecutive season, Lima had the top record in the Bolivar League. The Lobos tied the Beisbol Sudamerica record for longest postseason streak, matching the ten year run Santiago had in from 1964-73. At 108-54, Lima won their ninth Peru-Bolivia Division title of that stretch. Defending BL champ Caracas took the Venezuela Division for the third straight year with a 105-57 mark. Valencia was second at 97-65 and easily took the wild card, ending a seven-year playoff skid. Bogota cruised to the Colombia-Ecuador Division at 105-57 for their sixth playoff appearance in seven years. Bolivar League MVP went to Valencia designated hitter Yavier Saucedo. The 26-year old Venezuelan lefty led the league in runs (116), home runs (51), RBI (124), and total bases (384). Saucedo added a .314 average, .998 OPS, and 7.6 WAR. Lima veteran Felipe Castaneda won Pitcher of the Year in his ninth season. The 30-year old Paraguayan righty led in wins (23-10), and strikeouts (368). Castaneda added a 2.21 ERA over 280.2 innings with 9.4 WAR. After first round exits in the prior two seasons, Lima picked up a 3-1 Divisional Series win over Valencia. This was the Lobos’ fifth time making it to the Bolivar League Championship Series in their decade-long playoff streak. Bogota beat Caracas 3-1 on the other side, giving the Bats their second BLCS in three years. Lima prevailed 4-2 over Bogota in the BLCS, earning the Lobos their sixth pennant (1935, 68, 90, 91, 93, 97). Two-time defending Copa Sudamerica winner Recife had the best record in the Southern Cone League for the third consecutive season. It was the weakest record of the run for the Retrievers, but 96-66 still got them the North Division title by nine games over Salvador. The South Central Division had Santiago first at 94-68, bouncing back after an 80-82 1996. The Saints won their sixth division title in eight years. Asuncion was second at 92-70 and earned the wild card. This was only the second-ever playoff appearance for the historically mediocre Archers with the other all the way back in 1939. Last year’s division winner Mendoza fell to .500. Buenos Aires claimed the Southeast Division at 88-74 for repeat playoff appearances. The Atlantics edged out reigning division champ Sao Paulo by three games. Taking Southern Cone League MVP was Santiago first baseman Aidan Duparc. The 24-year old from French Guiana led in slugging (.625), OPS (.997), and WAR (8.4). He added 194 hits, 103 runs, 45 home runs, a .322 average, and 113 RBI. Despite Belo Horizonte posting a losing record, their ace Andreas Blanco was Pitcher of the Year. The 26-year old Cuban was one win shy of a Triple Crown with an 18-8 record, 1.90 ERA, and 370 strikeouts over 256.1 innings. Blanco also led in WHIP (0.80), K/BB (16.8), FIP- (54), and WAR (9.5). The highlight of his season was a no-hitter on September 18 with 11 strikeouts and two walks versus Fortaleza. Wild card Asuncion shocked the reigning champ Recife 3-1 in the Divisional Series to earn their second-ever Southern Cone Championship berth. Santiago swept Buenos Aires on the other side for the Saints second finals in five years. Entering the year, the Archers and Montevideo were the only original Beisbol Sudamerica teams without a pennant. Asuncion changed that with a stunning sweep of their divisional rival Santiago in the SCC. The 67^th Copa Sudamerica had Lima trying to get the monkey off their backs, as they were 0-3 in their other 1990s appearances. They were the heavy favorite over the upstart Asuncion squad, but the Archers were on a hot streak. In six games, the Lobos prevailed for their second cup win, bringing the cup to Peru for the first time in 30 years. RF Eric Rodriguez was finals MVP in his 13^th season in Lima. The 33-year old had 21 hits, 9 runs, 3 doubles, 2 triples, 2 home runs, 13 RBI, and 9 stolen bases over 16 playoff starts. Closer Ahmad Abbasi also notably tied the postseason record with nine saves in 11 appearances. The 28-year old Pakistani had an 1.45 ERA over 18.2 innings with 29 strikeouts. Other notes: Pepito Cortina became the fifth pitcher to 5000 career strikeouts. He would pitch one more year and finish with 5246, which still ranks eighth all-time as of 2037. RF Ariando Abarca won his ninth straight Gold Glove. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)