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FuzzyRussianHat · 04-05-2024, 05:36 PM

The 1999 World Baseball Championship was the 53^rd edition of the event and was the second to be centered around mainland China with Guangzhou as the host city. In Division 1, Colombia prevailed at 8-1, fending off 7-2 Puerto Rico. This was the second division title in three years for the Colombians and their 15^th time advancing overall. Canada, who had been impressive in the 1990s, was tied for third at 5-4.

Division 2 saw a stunner as Vietnam took first at 7-2, ousting the United States by one game. This was only the ninth time in WBC history that the Americans didn’t advance and it ended their hopes of four-peating as champs. This also was Vietnam’s first-ever division title. Taiwan, who was third the prior season, finished two back at 5-4.

Division 3 was very competitive as the Philippines and China tied for first at 6-3, while the Czech Republic, Romania, and Sweden were each 5-4. The tiebreaker went to the Filipinos, ending an 11-year division title drought for them. It was the 12^th division title overall of the Philippines. Division 4 had a first-time winner in Egypt at 8-1 with Australia their closest competitor at 6-3. In D5, England and Argentina tied at the top with 6-3 marks, while four others were one back. The English had the tiebreaker for their fifth division title and second in three years.

Division 6 needed a dig into tiebreaker procedures as Brazil, France, Germany, and Iraq were all 6-3. Denmark, Honduras, and South Korea each went 5-4, making that group a toss up. The tiebreakers went to the Brazilians, who ended up being the only team from the 1998 WBC Elite Eight to make it back in 1999. Brazil advanced for the 29^th time.

Division 7 had Nigeria first at 7-2, holding off 6-3 efforts from Paraguay, Spain, and Thailand. It was the fourth division title for the Nigerians and first since 1988. Mexico, last year’s runner-up, tied for fifth at 5-4. Lastly in Division 8, Indonesia rolled at 8-1 with Cuba (6-3) their closest foe. The Indonesians now have six division titles in seven years along with 15 total.

Indonesia was the leader in Round Robin Group A at 5-1, advancing to the semifinal for the third time in their recent run. Nigeria advanced with them at 3-3, while the Philippines and Vietnam both were 2-4. This was the second-ever final four for the Nigerians, who were the 1979 runner-up. Group B saw Colombia first at 5-1, moving forward along with 3-3 Brazil. England and Egypt were both 2-4. This was the ninth semifinal berth for the Colombians, who took third two years prior. The Brazilians got to the final four for the eighth time since 1987 and 17^th time overall.

In an intense semifinal, Indonesia edged Brazil 3-2, sending them to their third finals appearance (1986, 1997). On the other side, Nigeria bested Colombia 3-1 to earn their second finals berth (1979). Brazil officially was third and Colombia was fourth. The Colombians have the unfortunate distinction of being 0-9 in their semifinal efforts.

The 53^rd World Championship was guaranteed to crown the 11^th unique world champ. The series ended up lacking drama as Indonesia swept Nigeria 4-0. They’re the first Asian champ since China’s 1993-94 titles. They won many close games, setting a tournament record for saves recorded as 15 of their 19 wins ended with a save.

Leading Indonesia’s effort offensively was Tournament MVP Basuki Susanti. A 27-year old 1B/RF with Surabaya, Susanti played 23 games with 21 runs, 26 hits, 4 doubles, 12 home runs, 22 RBI, a .313/.402/.795 slash, and 2.0 WAR. Although ousted early, the United States had the Best Pitcher winner in Phoenix closer Nicky Loughborough. He tossed 10.1 scoreless innings with 17 strikeouts and only two hits and two walks allowed.

Other notes: With Egypt and Vietnam both winning division titles in 1999, that now makes 69 nations that have advanced to the elite eight at least once. In the all-time standings, Indonesia’s championship vaulted them to seventh, passing both Russia and Japan.

04-05-2024, 05:36 PM	#1127
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,652	1999 World Baseball Championship The 1999 World Baseball Championship was the 53^rd edition of the event and was the second to be centered around mainland China with Guangzhou as the host city. In Division 1, Colombia prevailed at 8-1, fending off 7-2 Puerto Rico. This was the second division title in three years for the Colombians and their 15^th time advancing overall. Canada, who had been impressive in the 1990s, was tied for third at 5-4. Division 2 saw a stunner as Vietnam took first at 7-2, ousting the United States by one game. This was only the ninth time in WBC history that the Americans didn’t advance and it ended their hopes of four-peating as champs. This also was Vietnam’s first-ever division title. Taiwan, who was third the prior season, finished two back at 5-4. Division 3 was very competitive as the Philippines and China tied for first at 6-3, while the Czech Republic, Romania, and Sweden were each 5-4. The tiebreaker went to the Filipinos, ending an 11-year division title drought for them. It was the 12^th division title overall of the Philippines. Division 4 had a first-time winner in Egypt at 8-1 with Australia their closest competitor at 6-3. In D5, England and Argentina tied at the top with 6-3 marks, while four others were one back. The English had the tiebreaker for their fifth division title and second in three years. Division 6 needed a dig into tiebreaker procedures as Brazil, France, Germany, and Iraq were all 6-3. Denmark, Honduras, and South Korea each went 5-4, making that group a toss up. The tiebreakers went to the Brazilians, who ended up being the only team from the 1998 WBC Elite Eight to make it back in 1999. Brazil advanced for the 29^th time. Division 7 had Nigeria first at 7-2, holding off 6-3 efforts from Paraguay, Spain, and Thailand. It was the fourth division title for the Nigerians and first since 1988. Mexico, last year’s runner-up, tied for fifth at 5-4. Lastly in Division 8, Indonesia rolled at 8-1 with Cuba (6-3) their closest foe. The Indonesians now have six division titles in seven years along with 15 total. Indonesia was the leader in Round Robin Group A at 5-1, advancing to the semifinal for the third time in their recent run. Nigeria advanced with them at 3-3, while the Philippines and Vietnam both were 2-4. This was the second-ever final four for the Nigerians, who were the 1979 runner-up. Group B saw Colombia first at 5-1, moving forward along with 3-3 Brazil. England and Egypt were both 2-4. This was the ninth semifinal berth for the Colombians, who took third two years prior. The Brazilians got to the final four for the eighth time since 1987 and 17^th time overall. In an intense semifinal, Indonesia edged Brazil 3-2, sending them to their third finals appearance (1986, 1997). On the other side, Nigeria bested Colombia 3-1 to earn their second finals berth (1979). Brazil officially was third and Colombia was fourth. The Colombians have the unfortunate distinction of being 0-9 in their semifinal efforts. The 53^rd World Championship was guaranteed to crown the 11^th unique world champ. The series ended up lacking drama as Indonesia swept Nigeria 4-0. They’re the first Asian champ since China’s 1993-94 titles. They won many close games, setting a tournament record for saves recorded as 15 of their 19 wins ended with a save. Leading Indonesia’s effort offensively was Tournament MVP Basuki Susanti. A 27-year old 1B/RF with Surabaya, Susanti played 23 games with 21 runs, 26 hits, 4 doubles, 12 home runs, 22 RBI, a .313/.402/.795 slash, and 2.0 WAR. Although ousted early, the United States had the Best Pitcher winner in Phoenix closer Nicky Loughborough. He tossed 10.1 scoreless innings with 17 strikeouts and only two hits and two walks allowed. Other notes: With Egypt and Vietnam both winning division titles in 1999, that now makes 69 nations that have advanced to the elite eight at least once. In the all-time standings, Indonesia’s championship vaulted them to seventh, passing both Russia and Japan. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)