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FuzzyRussianHat · 04-19-2024, 08:16 PM

The Oceania Baseball Association made rule changes before the 2000 season to increase offensive numbers. The adjustments worked, as the Australasia League went from a .233 batting average and 3.15 ERA in 1999 to a .248 average and 3.56 ERA in 2000. The Pacific League went from a 3.36 ERA and .239 average to a 3.81 ERA and .254 average. OBA would see offensive numbers considered average on the world historical scale for the decade, up from below average to low marks prior.

Auckland ran away with the Australasia League title at 95-67, their first pennant since 1984 and their sixth overall. It was an impressive turnaround for the Avengers, who won only 75 games the prior season. Second place was a long way away with both Adelaide and Sydney at 82-80. Perth was fourth at 81-81, while defending AL champ Christchurch was fifth at 80-82.

Melbourne’s Tyler Straw won Australasia League MVP in only his second season. The 23-year old Australian shortstop led in OPS (.916), wRC+ (160), and WAR (8.2). Straw added 34 home runs and 51 stolen bases. Sydney’s Jim DeRossi won his third Pitcher of the Year in four years. The 29-year old righty led in wins (23-15), innings (338.2), strikeouts (336), WHIP (0.94), quality starts (31), complete games (22), and shutouts (5). DeRossi also had a 2.52 ERA and 9.0 WAR. He would get re-signed mid-2001 by the Snakes to a seven-year, $23,520,000 extension.

Reigning Oceania Champion Guam won the Pacific League title for the fourth consecutive season. The Golden Eagles were 104-58, giving them their seventh title of the decade. Fiji was their only real competitor at 98-64, six games back. This was the Freedom’s winningest-ever season, however they remain the lone PL team without a pennant yet.

Samoa’s Mario Harris won Pacific League MVP. The 29-year old Indonesian led in runs (116), triples (30), slugging (.664), OPS (1.028), and WAR (9.4). Harris also had 42 home runs, 112 RBI, and a .310 average. Guam’s Otto Rowland earned Pitcher of the Year in his second season as a Golden Eagle. The 30-year old led in wins (23-11), innings (328.1), complete games (19), and WAR (11.0). Rowland also had 2.85 ERA and 319 strikeouts.

The 41^st Oceania Championship was a seven-game classic with Guam defeating Auckland to continue their dynasty. The Golden Eagles won their third OBA title in four years and their fourth in nine years. The Avengers are now 1-5 all-time in the final. LF Gunga Majhi repeated as finals MVP, picking up 10 hits, 6 runs, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 3 home runs, and 6 RBI in the series.

Other notes: SS Jay Lawrence won his tenth Gold Glove, 3B Errol Herne won his ninth, and SS Thom Serra won his seventh. 3B Dane Molitor won his eighth Silver Slugger.

04-19-2024, 08:16 PM	#1169
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,921	2000 in OBA The Oceania Baseball Association made rule changes before the 2000 season to increase offensive numbers. The adjustments worked, as the Australasia League went from a .233 batting average and 3.15 ERA in 1999 to a .248 average and 3.56 ERA in 2000. The Pacific League went from a 3.36 ERA and .239 average to a 3.81 ERA and .254 average. OBA would see offensive numbers considered average on the world historical scale for the decade, up from below average to low marks prior. Auckland ran away with the Australasia League title at 95-67, their first pennant since 1984 and their sixth overall. It was an impressive turnaround for the Avengers, who won only 75 games the prior season. Second place was a long way away with both Adelaide and Sydney at 82-80. Perth was fourth at 81-81, while defending AL champ Christchurch was fifth at 80-82. Melbourne’s Tyler Straw won Australasia League MVP in only his second season. The 23-year old Australian shortstop led in OPS (.916), wRC+ (160), and WAR (8.2). Straw added 34 home runs and 51 stolen bases. Sydney’s Jim DeRossi won his third Pitcher of the Year in four years. The 29-year old righty led in wins (23-15), innings (338.2), strikeouts (336), WHIP (0.94), quality starts (31), complete games (22), and shutouts (5). DeRossi also had a 2.52 ERA and 9.0 WAR. He would get re-signed mid-2001 by the Snakes to a seven-year, $23,520,000 extension. Reigning Oceania Champion Guam won the Pacific League title for the fourth consecutive season. The Golden Eagles were 104-58, giving them their seventh title of the decade. Fiji was their only real competitor at 98-64, six games back. This was the Freedom’s winningest-ever season, however they remain the lone PL team without a pennant yet. Samoa’s Mario Harris won Pacific League MVP. The 29-year old Indonesian led in runs (116), triples (30), slugging (.664), OPS (1.028), and WAR (9.4). Harris also had 42 home runs, 112 RBI, and a .310 average. Guam’s Otto Rowland earned Pitcher of the Year in his second season as a Golden Eagle. The 30-year old led in wins (23-11), innings (328.1), complete games (19), and WAR (11.0). Rowland also had 2.85 ERA and 319 strikeouts. The 41^st Oceania Championship was a seven-game classic with Guam defeating Auckland to continue their dynasty. The Golden Eagles won their third OBA title in four years and their fourth in nine years. The Avengers are now 1-5 all-time in the final. LF Gunga Majhi repeated as finals MVP, picking up 10 hits, 6 runs, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 3 home runs, and 6 RBI in the series. Other notes: SS Jay Lawrence won his tenth Gold Glove, 3B Errol Herne won his ninth, and SS Thom Serra won his seventh. 3B Dane Molitor won his eighth Silver Slugger. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)