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FuzzyRussianHat · 05-09-2024, 01:05 PM

Adelaide’s hope to repeat as Oceania Champion fell flat as the Aardvarks dropped to 80-82, tying with Sydney for fourth in the Australasia League standings. They were still only eight games off the lead in a competitive field led by Brisbane. At 88-74, the Black Bears earned only their second-ever pennant, joining their 1991 championship season. Gold Coast was second at 84-78 and Perth was third at 82-80. The league was so tight though that only 11 games separated first place Brisbane from last place Christchurch at 77-85.

Brisbane’s Kenny Johnson won Australasia League MVP in a rare win for leadoff guys. The 30-year old shortstop led in hits (201), average (.360), and OBP (.385). Johnson added 7.5 WAR, a 142 wRC+, 34 doubles, 9 home runs, and 83 RBI.

Pitcher of the Year was Sydney’s Jim DeRossi, winning the award for the fourth time (1997, 99, 2000, 02). The 31-year old Australian righty became the fifth OBA pitcher to win the award four or more times while tossing the 13^th Triple Crown season for an OBA ace. DeRossi had a 19-13 record, 2.62 ERA, and 351 strikeouts while also leading in innings (330), WHIP (0.93), K/BB (8.4), quality starts (27), complete games (19), FIP- (75), and WAR (8.7). Also of note, Christchurch’s Hunter Brooks won his third Reliever of the Year.

Entering 2002, the only Pacific League team without a pennant in OBA’s first 42 years was Fiji. The Freedom finally ended that unfortunate distinction and ended Guam’s reign with a 100-62 record. The Golden Eagles were second at 96-66, foiling their bid for a sixth straight PL title. Samoa was a competitive third at 93-69. With Fiji’s title, only the Australasia League’s Sydney remains without a single pennant.

Leading Fiji’s effort was Pacific League MVP Junia Lava. The 27-year old first baseman from Vanuatu led in RBI (124), total bases (354) and WAR (6.7). Lava added 44 home runs, a .932 OPS, and 165 wRC+. Pitcher of the Year was second-year New Caledonia ace Crow Xue. The 24-year old rising star from Hong Kong was the WARlord at 9.3. Xue added a 22-16 record over 321.1 innings, 2.86 ERA, and 284 strikeouts.

In the 43^rd Oceania Championship, Brisbane beat Fiji in a series that needed all seven games. The Black Bears earned their second-ever OBA ring, joining their 1991 effort. LF Ian Griff led the way as finals MVP in a record-setting effort. The 31-year old Aussie set OBA playoff records for runs (11) and RBI (11) that still stand in 2037. Griff also had 10 hits, 2 doubles, and 5 home runs. Teammate Ken Morphy also set a playoff record with eight stolen bases.

Other notes: For the third consecutive season, OBA didn’t have a single no-hitter thrown. 3B Errol Herne was his 11^th Gold Glove, a record for the position. As of 2037, he is the all-time leader in OBA at third with a cumulative 109.5 zone rating. SS Thom Serra won his ninth Gold Glove. CF Damien Patton won his eighth Silver Slugger.

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FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,966	2002 in OBA Adelaide’s hope to repeat as Oceania Champion fell flat as the Aardvarks dropped to 80-82, tying with Sydney for fourth in the Australasia League standings. They were still only eight games off the lead in a competitive field led by Brisbane. At 88-74, the Black Bears earned only their second-ever pennant, joining their 1991 championship season. Gold Coast was second at 84-78 and Perth was third at 82-80. The league was so tight though that only 11 games separated first place Brisbane from last place Christchurch at 77-85. Brisbane’s Kenny Johnson won Australasia League MVP in a rare win for leadoff guys. The 30-year old shortstop led in hits (201), average (.360), and OBP (.385). Johnson added 7.5 WAR, a 142 wRC+, 34 doubles, 9 home runs, and 83 RBI. Pitcher of the Year was Sydney’s Jim DeRossi, winning the award for the fourth time (1997, 99, 2000, 02). The 31-year old Australian righty became the fifth OBA pitcher to win the award four or more times while tossing the 13^th Triple Crown season for an OBA ace. DeRossi had a 19-13 record, 2.62 ERA, and 351 strikeouts while also leading in innings (330), WHIP (0.93), K/BB (8.4), quality starts (27), complete games (19), FIP- (75), and WAR (8.7). Also of note, Christchurch’s Hunter Brooks won his third Reliever of the Year. Entering 2002, the only Pacific League team without a pennant in OBA’s first 42 years was Fiji. The Freedom finally ended that unfortunate distinction and ended Guam’s reign with a 100-62 record. The Golden Eagles were second at 96-66, foiling their bid for a sixth straight PL title. Samoa was a competitive third at 93-69. With Fiji’s title, only the Australasia League’s Sydney remains without a single pennant. Leading Fiji’s effort was Pacific League MVP Junia Lava. The 27-year old first baseman from Vanuatu led in RBI (124), total bases (354) and WAR (6.7). Lava added 44 home runs, a .932 OPS, and 165 wRC+. Pitcher of the Year was second-year New Caledonia ace Crow Xue. The 24-year old rising star from Hong Kong was the WARlord at 9.3. Xue added a 22-16 record over 321.1 innings, 2.86 ERA, and 284 strikeouts. In the 43^rd Oceania Championship, Brisbane beat Fiji in a series that needed all seven games. The Black Bears earned their second-ever OBA ring, joining their 1991 effort. LF Ian Griff led the way as finals MVP in a record-setting effort. The 31-year old Aussie set OBA playoff records for runs (11) and RBI (11) that still stand in 2037. Griff also had 10 hits, 2 doubles, and 5 home runs. Teammate Ken Morphy also set a playoff record with eight stolen bases. Other notes: For the third consecutive season, OBA didn’t have a single no-hitter thrown. 3B Errol Herne was his 11^th Gold Glove, a record for the position. As of 2037, he is the all-time leader in OBA at third with a cumulative 109.5 zone rating. SS Thom Serra won his ninth Gold Glove. CF Damien Patton 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)