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FuzzyRussianHat · 05-18-2024, 05:17 PM

After a third place finish the prior year, Bamako had the top spot in the WAB Western League at 101-61. This was only the third time the Bullfrogs had earned first in the standings (1976, 1983). Last year’s #1 seed Kumasi was one behind at 100-62, taking second. The third place spot and final wild card was Nouakchott at 92-70, ending a three-year playoff drought. Defending WL champ Cape Verde missed out at 87-75. Abidjan (86-76) and Monrovia (84-78) were also in the mix.

Kumasi DH Mo Reda won his third consecutive Western League MVP with a historic effort. The 25-year old Egyptian lefty became WAB’s single-season home run king (64), topping the previous high of 62. That would be surpassed in three years’ time, but Reda also obliterated his RBI record of 156 by knocking in 186 in 2003. This remains the WAB record and was a new world record at the time. As of 2037, it is the fifth most in a season in any world league. Reda also led the WL in runs (132), total bases (461), slugging (.740), OPS (1.143), wRC+ (221), and WAR (10.8). His .358 batting average was second behind teammate Ibrahima Bah’s .371, just missing a Triple Crown.

Pitcher of the Year was Bamako’s Dosso Fofana. The 25-year old Ivorian righty led in wins (18-9), FIP- (74), and WAR (6.5). He added a 2.69 ERA over 244.2 innings and 281 strikeouts. The Bullfrogs had given him a six-year, $12,870,000 contract extension the prior winter. Unfortunately though, 2004 was his final full season due to a string of major injuries.

Kumasi edged Nouakchott 2-1 in the wild card round to earn a repeat appearance in the Western League Championship Series. For top seed Bamako, this was their first WLCS since 1986. The Bullfrogs would earn their fourth pennant (1976, 83, 86, 03) by defeating the Monkeys 3-1.

Kano looked to keep its Eastern League dynasty intact, finishing first for the seventh year in a row. The reigning WAB champs went 104-58, also extending their postseason streak to nine seasons. Niamey was second at 93-69 to repeat as a wild card. The Atomics set a EL team record with 112 triples. Third went to Lagos at 89-73, edging Lome by one and Cotonou by six. The Lizards snapped a five-year postseason drought.

Eastern League MVP went to Niamey veteran LF Jack Kiadii. The 30-year old Liberian led in RBI (148), total bases (410), and slugging (.679). He added 116 runs, 41 home runs, a .349 average, and 8.2 WAR. Kiadii also won his fifth Gold Glove.

35-year old veteran Rick Agyemang won Pitcher of the Year. Mostly a journeyman, the Ghanaian lefty joined Cotonou the prior year, but missed much of the season to a torn labrum. Agyemang impressively bounced back with a league-best 2.48 ERA and 1.00 WHIP, while adding an 18-8 record, 246.1 innings, 263 strikeouts, and 5.1 WAR. He would regress hard the next year with a -1.7 WAR in 88.2 innings, ultimately ending his career.

Lagos upset Niamey 2-0 in the wild card round on the road, sending the Lizards to their first Eastern League Championship Series since 1997. For Kano, they were in their ninth straight ELCS and shooting for a historic seventh straight pennant. The Condors cruised to a sweep to keep the dynasty alive. Kano became only the fourth team in pro baseball history to win seven consecutive subleague titles, joining MLB’s Philadelphia (1941-47), CABA’s Mexico City (1967-73), and SAB’s Ahmedabad (nine straight from 1994-02).

Kano continued to roll into the 29^th West African Championship, besting Bamako 4-1. The Condors three-peated again and earned a sixth WAB title in seven years. This was also their ninth overall title (1975, 75, 86, 97, 98, 99, 01, 02, 03). LF Sam Pappoe was finals MVP, having joined Kano in a 2001 trade with Douala. The 27-year old from Ghana had 9 hits, 5 runs, 3 doubles, 3 homers, and 11 RBI in 8 playoff starts.

Kano joined Ahmedabad’s SAB dynasty (nine titles from 1986-96), AAB’s Kinshasa (1997-03), and CABA’s Mexico City (1967-73) as the only franchises in world history to win six overall championships in a seven year stretch. The Condors’ success would continue for a few more years as well, likely cementing their status as WAB’s greatest dynasty and one of the greatest in world baseball history.

Other notes: On June 2, Accra’s Akuneto Adeyemo went 7-8 against Cape Verde. As of 2037, he’s WAB’s only player with a seven hit game. Ajiboye Okemmiri became the third member of the 500 home run club. Tiemogo Isrissa became the fourth pitcher to 200 wins. Yakubu Odiye was the sixth to reach 2000 hits. SS Darwin Morris won his tenth straight Silver Slugger, becoming the first WAB player to win the award ten times.

05-18-2024, 05:17 PM	#1256
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 3,183	2003 in WAB After a third place finish the prior year, Bamako had the top spot in the WAB Western League at 101-61. This was only the third time the Bullfrogs had earned first in the standings (1976, 1983). Last year’s #1 seed Kumasi was one behind at 100-62, taking second. The third place spot and final wild card was Nouakchott at 92-70, ending a three-year playoff drought. Defending WL champ Cape Verde missed out at 87-75. Abidjan (86-76) and Monrovia (84-78) were also in the mix. Kumasi DH Mo Reda won his third consecutive Western League MVP with a historic effort. The 25-year old Egyptian lefty became WAB’s single-season home run king (64), topping the previous high of 62. That would be surpassed in three years’ time, but Reda also obliterated his RBI record of 156 by knocking in 186 in 2003. This remains the WAB record and was a new world record at the time. As of 2037, it is the fifth most in a season in any world league. Reda also led the WL in runs (132), total bases (461), slugging (.740), OPS (1.143), wRC+ (221), and WAR (10.8). His .358 batting average was second behind teammate Ibrahima Bah’s .371, just missing a Triple Crown. Pitcher of the Year was Bamako’s Dosso Fofana. The 25-year old Ivorian righty led in wins (18-9), FIP- (74), and WAR (6.5). He added a 2.69 ERA over 244.2 innings and 281 strikeouts. The Bullfrogs had given him a six-year, $12,870,000 contract extension the prior winter. Unfortunately though, 2004 was his final full season due to a string of major injuries. Kumasi edged Nouakchott 2-1 in the wild card round to earn a repeat appearance in the Western League Championship Series. For top seed Bamako, this was their first WLCS since 1986. The Bullfrogs would earn their fourth pennant (1976, 83, 86, 03) by defeating the Monkeys 3-1. Kano looked to keep its Eastern League dynasty intact, finishing first for the seventh year in a row. The reigning WAB champs went 104-58, also extending their postseason streak to nine seasons. Niamey was second at 93-69 to repeat as a wild card. The Atomics set a EL team record with 112 triples. Third went to Lagos at 89-73, edging Lome by one and Cotonou by six. The Lizards snapped a five-year postseason drought. Eastern League MVP went to Niamey veteran LF Jack Kiadii. The 30-year old Liberian led in RBI (148), total bases (410), and slugging (.679). He added 116 runs, 41 home runs, a .349 average, and 8.2 WAR. Kiadii also won his fifth Gold Glove. 35-year old veteran Rick Agyemang won Pitcher of the Year. Mostly a journeyman, the Ghanaian lefty joined Cotonou the prior year, but missed much of the season to a torn labrum. Agyemang impressively bounced back with a league-best 2.48 ERA and 1.00 WHIP, while adding an 18-8 record, 246.1 innings, 263 strikeouts, and 5.1 WAR. He would regress hard the next year with a -1.7 WAR in 88.2 innings, ultimately ending his career. Lagos upset Niamey 2-0 in the wild card round on the road, sending the Lizards to their first Eastern League Championship Series since 1997. For Kano, they were in their ninth straight ELCS and shooting for a historic seventh straight pennant. The Condors cruised to a sweep to keep the dynasty alive. Kano became only the fourth team in pro baseball history to win seven consecutive subleague titles, joining MLB’s Philadelphia (1941-47), CABA’s Mexico City (1967-73), and SAB’s Ahmedabad (nine straight from 1994-02). Kano continued to roll into the 29^th West African Championship, besting Bamako 4-1. The Condors three-peated again and earned a sixth WAB title in seven years. This was also their ninth overall title (1975, 75, 86, 97, 98, 99, 01, 02, 03). LF Sam Pappoe was finals MVP, having joined Kano in a 2001 trade with Douala. The 27-year old from Ghana had 9 hits, 5 runs, 3 doubles, 3 homers, and 11 RBI in 8 playoff starts. Kano joined Ahmedabad’s SAB dynasty (nine titles from 1986-96), AAB’s Kinshasa (1997-03), and CABA’s Mexico City (1967-73) as the only franchises in world history to win six overall championships in a seven year stretch. The Condors’ success would continue for a few more years as well, likely cementing their status as WAB’s greatest dynasty and one of the greatest in world baseball history. Other notes: On June 2, Accra’s Akuneto Adeyemo went 7-8 against Cape Verde. As of 2037, he’s WAB’s only player with a seven hit game. Ajiboye Okemmiri became the third member of the 500 home run club. Tiemogo Isrissa became the fourth pitcher to 200 wins. Yakubu Odiye was the sixth to reach 2000 hits. SS Darwin Morris won his tenth straight Silver Slugger, becoming the first WAB player to win the award ten times. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports The Level Playing Field: Alternate MLB History From 1884-Onward Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)