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FuzzyRussianHat · 07-30-2024, 01:58 PM

Beisbol Sudamerica’s 2010 Hall of Fame ballot didn’t have any no-doubt guys debuting, giving the opportunity for returners to make a stand. Two of them earned induction by crossing the 66% requirement. Pitcher Orlando Salas got to 77.3% in his third ballot and 2B Leonardo Salvador earned 74.9% for his sixth attempt. Both guys were best known for their tenure with Medellin. Catcher Moises Avalos only narrowly missed the cut with 62.2% for his second ballot. Two debuting first basemen did cross the 50% mark with Nyx Navas at 54.3% and Rafael Cervantes at 54.0%.

Dropped after ten failed attempts was LF Josh “The Crow” Espinosa. He had an 18-year career between Ciudad Guayana, Caracas, and Maracaibo and won four Silver Sluggers. Espinosa had 2647 hits, 1278 runs, 456 doubles, 211 triples, 324 home runs, 1249 RBI, a .300/.340/.510 slash, 136 wRC+, and 77.8 WAR. He was very rarely a league leader and only once a MVP finalist. That and the lack of big power stats hurt Espinosa with most voters. He peaked at 45.1% in 2002 and ended at 25.1%.

Orlando Salas – Starting Pitcher – Medellin Mutiny – 77.3% Third Ballot

Orlando Salas was a 6’1’’, 195 pound right-handed pitcher from Quilpue, Chile; a city of around 150,000 inhabitants within the greater Valparaiso metropolitan area. Salas had tremendous pinpoint control and strong stuff, although his movement was lousy and he had issues allowing home runs. His fastball hit the 97-99 mph range and was mixed with a forkball, slider, curveball, and changeup.

Salas had very good stamina and was strong at holding runners, although he did run into a few major injuries. Salas was a controversial figure, known for being outspoken and a bit of a malcontent. Detractors said he was lazy, selfish, and dumb. But his talent was undeniable, leading to an impressive 15-year career.

In January 1981, a teenaged Salas was spotted and brought from Chile to Colombia. Medellin signed him as an amateur free agent and he’d ultimately spend his entire career with the Mutiny. It was a long process for Salas, who spent basically seven years in their developmental system. He did debut in 1987 at age 23, but only saw three relief appearances.

Salas saw a bit more use in 1988, but struggled with a 4.70 ERA over 59.1 innings. He looked better with a 3.73 ERA over 103.2 innings in 1989, but still was a part-timer. Salas gave up four runs in nine playoff innings that year as Medellin lost in the Bolivar League Championship Series was Ciudad Guayana. He was moved into the full-time rotation from 1990 onward.

Salas’s trouble allowing homers was a problem in his first few full seasons, allowing the most homers in the league thrice. He still provided innings and had a great K/BB, leading the league four times in that. Salas was very much a “boom or bust” type pitcher, especially in his earliest years. In 1992, he posted a career and league-best 395 strikeouts and had 5.8 WAR. Still, he allowed a career-worst 54 home runs with a 3.59 ERA and 103 ERA+.

Salas stepped up in the 1992 postseason, going 3-0 with three complete games, 4 four runs allowed, and 40 strikeouts. Medellin got back to the BLCS, but lost again versus the Giants. The Mutiny made the BLCS again in 1993, 1996, and 1998, but couldn’t get over the hump. They had a league-best 106-56 mark in 1994, but lost in the first round.

Apart from the 1992 run, Salas’s playoff stats were spotty. He had a 3.84 ERA over 82 innings, 5-5 record, 111 strikeout, 7 walks, 93 ERA+, 71 FIP-, and 2.6 WAR. He also pitched for Chile from 1988-2003 in the World Baseball Championship, but had lousy overall numbers. Salas tossed 177.1 WBC innings with a 5.02 ERA, 9-10 record, 228 strikeouts, 46 walks, 48 home runs, 73 ERA+, and 0.5 WAR.

In 1993, Salas had a career-best 2.84 ERA and led the league in wins at 20-11 and complete games at 26. He took second in Pitcher of the Year voting, which earned him a five-year, $9,660,000 extension the next summer. Salas was second again in 1994, leading in wins (24-10), innings (308), strikeouts (377), WHIP (0.91), K/BB (18.9), and complete games (25). He still also allowed a league-worst 51 homers. That was Salas’ last time as a POTY finalist.

He led in strikeouts again in 1995 and had a career-best 7.1 WAR, although his ERA worsened. He struggled in 1996 and multiple injures meant Salas only played half of the season. He stayed healthy the next three years with again inconsistent results, but did enough to earn a four-year, $9,520,000 extension after the 1998 season.

In 2000, a 36-year old Salas missed the entire season with severe shoulder inflammation. He missed a few starts in 2001, but posted a respectable effort even as his velocity declined. In 2002, a hamstring strain cost Salas a notable chunk of the season with middling results when he was healthy.

After the 2002 season, Salas was traded by Medellin to Buenos Aires for two prospects and a draft pick. He ultimately never pitched an inning for the Atlantics. In spring training 2003, Salas tore his rotator cuff and a later setback ended his career at age 39. Despite his outspoken nature, Medellin did opt to retire Salas’ #28 uniform.

Salas finished with a 184-147 record, 3.59 ERA, 3097 innings, 3561 strikeouts, 310 walks, 454 home runs allowed, 11.5 K/BB, 202/392 quality starts, 191 complete games, 101 ERA+, 88 FIP-, and 59.7 WAR. As of 2037, his ERA is the worst of any BSA Hall of Famer and his WAR is among the worst of any starters. Salas’s resume seems to be very borderline, but he did have a lot of strikeouts relative to his innings and only played games for one franchise.

Yet, the voters almost made Salas a first-ballot guy, missing the cut barely in 2008 at 63.0%. Salas dropped to 56.1% in 2009, but a quieter 2010 group allowed him to jump to 77.3%. Later scholars argue that Salas is one of the weaker inductees into BSA”s Hall of Fame, but he ultimately led the way for the 2010 ballot.

Leonardo “Golden” Salvador – Second Base – Medellin Mutiny – 74.9% Sixth Ballot

Leonardo Salvador was a 6’0’’, 200 pound right-handed second baseman from Panama City. Salvador was a great contact hitter and a master at putting the ball in play and avoiding strikeouts. He had tremendous gap power with 27 doubles and 21 triples per his 162 game average. Salvador was quick and a stellar baserunner, stealing at an impressive rate and legging out extra bags regularly.

Salvador wasn’t a home run hitter, only getting 5-10 per year. He also very rarely drew walks, giving him a weaker on-base percentage than you’d expect considering his batting averages. Salvador dealt with some small injuries off and on, but still managed to play 120+ games each year from 1983-98.

Just over half of Salvador’s career starts were at second base, where he graded out as a terrible defender. He also struggled in some starts at third base, but looked respectable at a brief stint in right field. Salvador also made about ¼ of his starts as a designated hitter. His contact skills and speed gave him a spot in the lineup despite his flaws. Salvador was also incredibly well respected, known for his great leadership and work ethic.

A teenaged Salvador was spotted and signed in October 1977 by Quito, sending him to Ecuador. He debuted in 1981 at age 20, but was mostly a pinch hitter and pinch runner in his first two seasons. Salvador played 206 games, but made only 39 starts in his initial two years. The Thunderbolts gave Salvador a full-time spot in 1983, putting him in right field. Salvador stayed in RF in 1984, then switched to second base afterward.

Quito won the Bolivar League title in 1981 and 1983, falling both years in Copa Sudamerica. Salvador was a backup in 1981, but a strong starter in the 1983 run with 18 hits, 9 runs, 6 extra base hits, 6 RBI, and 11 stolen bases with a .400 batting average. He won BLCS MVP, but they lost to Sao Paulo in the final. That season, Salvador led the league in stolen bases with 93.

Salvador picked up Silver Sluggers in 1985 and 1986. In 1986, he led the league in hits (213) and triples (30) while posting a career best .347 batting average and 6.9 WAR. Salvador also led in triples for Quito in 1987 and 1988. The Thunderbolts fell into mediocrity in Salvador’s final seasons.

Despite playing in South America, Salvador returned to his native Panama regularly for the World Baseball Championship. From 1984-99, he played 143 games with 137 starts with 183 hits, 86 runs, 29 doubles, 12 triples, 11 home runs, 54 RBI, 80 stolen bases, a .324/.350/.477 slash, 134 wRC+, and 6.0 WAR.

For Quito, Salvador had 1381 hits, 624 runs, 203 doubles, 166 tripl,es 60 home runs, 465 RBI, 538 stolen bases, a .328/.346/.498 slash, 130 wRC+, and 33.3 WAR. After the 1989 season, the soon-to-be 29-year old Salvador was entering his last year of team control. The Thunderbolts opted to trade him to Medellin for three players.

The Mutiny wanted Salvador long-term and signed him to a six-year, $7,360,000 extension before his first spring training. This would be his signature run which started as a designated hitter. Medellin moved him to third base in 1995, then back to second base in the final few seasons.

Salvador led in hits and stolen bases in 1990, hitting career bests for both (214 and 93). He also led in triples in 1991. Salvador put up steady stats for Medellin, who earned five playoff berths from 1992-98. The Mutiny couldn’t get over the hump with four losses in the BLCS and a first-round exit.

Salvador couldn’t be blamed, as his playoff starts in 40 games saw 43 hits, 20 runs, 3 doubles, 6 triples, 2 home runs, 11 RBI, 24 stolen bases, a .314/.329/.467 slash, 123 wRC+, and 1.5 WAR. Medellin was especially impressed by Salvador’s leadership and give him a three-year, $6,240,000 extension after the 1996 season.

In 1998 at age 37, Salvador won his third Silver Slugger and his lone one with Medellin. He regressed hard in 1999 and was eventually benched, posting -1.6 WAR and a .520 OPS over 104 games and 59 starts. This year, he still was able to become the 6^th member of the 3000 hit club.

Salvador retired after the 1999 season at age 38. For his Medellin run, he had 1629 hits, 744 runs, 230 doubles, 172 triples, 69 home runs, 573 RBI, 571 stolen bases, a .316/.332/.468 slash, 125 wRC+, and 32.3 WAR. The Mutiny honored Salvador by retiring his #3 uniform.

For his career, Salvador had 3010 hits, 1368 runs, 433 doubles, 338 triples, 129 home runs, 1036 RBI, 1109 stolen bases, a .322/.338/.481 slash, 127 wRC+, and 65.6 WAR. As of 2037, he still sits sixth all-time in triples, 19^th in hits, and 14^th in stolen bases. Still, by WAR and advanced stats, he’s among the weaker BSA inductees. Salvador’s lack of home run power and walks, plus poor defense, hurt his value.

Salvador’s leadership and respect earned him some voters, but many thought he was borderline. He debuted at 51.9% and grew to 58.2% and 57.5% the next two seasons. Salvador barely missed the 66% cut in 2008 at 65.4%, then dropped slightly to 61.0% in 2000. The sixth ballot finally was the winner for Salvador with 74.9%, earning his spot in the 2010 Hall of Fame class.

07-30-2024, 01:58 PM	#1474
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 3,167	2010 BSA Hall of Fame Beisbol Sudamerica’s 2010 Hall of Fame ballot didn’t have any no-doubt guys debuting, giving the opportunity for returners to make a stand. Two of them earned induction by crossing the 66% requirement. Pitcher Orlando Salas got to 77.3% in his third ballot and 2B Leonardo Salvador earned 74.9% for his sixth attempt. Both guys were best known for their tenure with Medellin. Catcher Moises Avalos only narrowly missed the cut with 62.2% for his second ballot. Two debuting first basemen did cross the 50% mark with Nyx Navas at 54.3% and Rafael Cervantes at 54.0%. Dropped after ten failed attempts was LF Josh “The Crow” Espinosa. He had an 18-year career between Ciudad Guayana, Caracas, and Maracaibo and won four Silver Sluggers. Espinosa had 2647 hits, 1278 runs, 456 doubles, 211 triples, 324 home runs, 1249 RBI, a .300/.340/.510 slash, 136 wRC+, and 77.8 WAR. He was very rarely a league leader and only once a MVP finalist. That and the lack of big power stats hurt Espinosa with most voters. He peaked at 45.1% in 2002 and ended at 25.1%. Orlando Salas – Starting Pitcher – Medellin Mutiny – 77.3% Third Ballot Orlando Salas was a 6’1’’, 195 pound right-handed pitcher from Quilpue, Chile; a city of around 150,000 inhabitants within the greater Valparaiso metropolitan area. Salas had tremendous pinpoint control and strong stuff, although his movement was lousy and he had issues allowing home runs. His fastball hit the 97-99 mph range and was mixed with a forkball, slider, curveball, and changeup. Salas had very good stamina and was strong at holding runners, although he did run into a few major injuries. Salas was a controversial figure, known for being outspoken and a bit of a malcontent. Detractors said he was lazy, selfish, and dumb. But his talent was undeniable, leading to an impressive 15-year career. In January 1981, a teenaged Salas was spotted and brought from Chile to Colombia. Medellin signed him as an amateur free agent and he’d ultimately spend his entire career with the Mutiny. It was a long process for Salas, who spent basically seven years in their developmental system. He did debut in 1987 at age 23, but only saw three relief appearances. Salas saw a bit more use in 1988, but struggled with a 4.70 ERA over 59.1 innings. He looked better with a 3.73 ERA over 103.2 innings in 1989, but still was a part-timer. Salas gave up four runs in nine playoff innings that year as Medellin lost in the Bolivar League Championship Series was Ciudad Guayana. He was moved into the full-time rotation from 1990 onward. Salas’s trouble allowing homers was a problem in his first few full seasons, allowing the most homers in the league thrice. He still provided innings and had a great K/BB, leading the league four times in that. Salas was very much a “boom or bust” type pitcher, especially in his earliest years. In 1992, he posted a career and league-best 395 strikeouts and had 5.8 WAR. Still, he allowed a career-worst 54 home runs with a 3.59 ERA and 103 ERA+. Salas stepped up in the 1992 postseason, going 3-0 with three complete games, 4 four runs allowed, and 40 strikeouts. Medellin got back to the BLCS, but lost again versus the Giants. The Mutiny made the BLCS again in 1993, 1996, and 1998, but couldn’t get over the hump. They had a league-best 106-56 mark in 1994, but lost in the first round. Apart from the 1992 run, Salas’s playoff stats were spotty. He had a 3.84 ERA over 82 innings, 5-5 record, 111 strikeout, 7 walks, 93 ERA+, 71 FIP-, and 2.6 WAR. He also pitched for Chile from 1988-2003 in the World Baseball Championship, but had lousy overall numbers. Salas tossed 177.1 WBC innings with a 5.02 ERA, 9-10 record, 228 strikeouts, 46 walks, 48 home runs, 73 ERA+, and 0.5 WAR. In 1993, Salas had a career-best 2.84 ERA and led the league in wins at 20-11 and complete games at 26. He took second in Pitcher of the Year voting, which earned him a five-year, $9,660,000 extension the next summer. Salas was second again in 1994, leading in wins (24-10), innings (308), strikeouts (377), WHIP (0.91), K/BB (18.9), and complete games (25). He still also allowed a league-worst 51 homers. That was Salas’ last time as a POTY finalist. He led in strikeouts again in 1995 and had a career-best 7.1 WAR, although his ERA worsened. He struggled in 1996 and multiple injures meant Salas only played half of the season. He stayed healthy the next three years with again inconsistent results, but did enough to earn a four-year, $9,520,000 extension after the 1998 season. In 2000, a 36-year old Salas missed the entire season with severe shoulder inflammation. He missed a few starts in 2001, but posted a respectable effort even as his velocity declined. In 2002, a hamstring strain cost Salas a notable chunk of the season with middling results when he was healthy. After the 2002 season, Salas was traded by Medellin to Buenos Aires for two prospects and a draft pick. He ultimately never pitched an inning for the Atlantics. In spring training 2003, Salas tore his rotator cuff and a later setback ended his career at age 39. Despite his outspoken nature, Medellin did opt to retire Salas’ #28 uniform. Salas finished with a 184-147 record, 3.59 ERA, 3097 innings, 3561 strikeouts, 310 walks, 454 home runs allowed, 11.5 K/BB, 202/392 quality starts, 191 complete games, 101 ERA+, 88 FIP-, and 59.7 WAR. As of 2037, his ERA is the worst of any BSA Hall of Famer and his WAR is among the worst of any starters. Salas’s resume seems to be very borderline, but he did have a lot of strikeouts relative to his innings and only played games for one franchise. Yet, the voters almost made Salas a first-ballot guy, missing the cut barely in 2008 at 63.0%. Salas dropped to 56.1% in 2009, but a quieter 2010 group allowed him to jump to 77.3%. Later scholars argue that Salas is one of the weaker inductees into BSA”s Hall of Fame, but he ultimately led the way for the 2010 ballot. Leonardo “Golden” Salvador – Second Base – Medellin Mutiny – 74.9% Sixth Ballot Leonardo Salvador was a 6’0’’, 200 pound right-handed second baseman from Panama City. Salvador was a great contact hitter and a master at putting the ball in play and avoiding strikeouts. He had tremendous gap power with 27 doubles and 21 triples per his 162 game average. Salvador was quick and a stellar baserunner, stealing at an impressive rate and legging out extra bags regularly. Salvador wasn’t a home run hitter, only getting 5-10 per year. He also very rarely drew walks, giving him a weaker on-base percentage than you’d expect considering his batting averages. Salvador dealt with some small injuries off and on, but still managed to play 120+ games each year from 1983-98. Just over half of Salvador’s career starts were at second base, where he graded out as a terrible defender. He also struggled in some starts at third base, but looked respectable at a brief stint in right field. Salvador also made about ¼ of his starts as a designated hitter. His contact skills and speed gave him a spot in the lineup despite his flaws. Salvador was also incredibly well respected, known for his great leadership and work ethic. A teenaged Salvador was spotted and signed in October 1977 by Quito, sending him to Ecuador. He debuted in 1981 at age 20, but was mostly a pinch hitter and pinch runner in his first two seasons. Salvador played 206 games, but made only 39 starts in his initial two years. The Thunderbolts gave Salvador a full-time spot in 1983, putting him in right field. Salvador stayed in RF in 1984, then switched to second base afterward. Quito won the Bolivar League title in 1981 and 1983, falling both years in Copa Sudamerica. Salvador was a backup in 1981, but a strong starter in the 1983 run with 18 hits, 9 runs, 6 extra base hits, 6 RBI, and 11 stolen bases with a .400 batting average. He won BLCS MVP, but they lost to Sao Paulo in the final. That season, Salvador led the league in stolen bases with 93. Salvador picked up Silver Sluggers in 1985 and 1986. In 1986, he led the league in hits (213) and triples (30) while posting a career best .347 batting average and 6.9 WAR. Salvador also led in triples for Quito in 1987 and 1988. The Thunderbolts fell into mediocrity in Salvador’s final seasons. Despite playing in South America, Salvador returned to his native Panama regularly for the World Baseball Championship. From 1984-99, he played 143 games with 137 starts with 183 hits, 86 runs, 29 doubles, 12 triples, 11 home runs, 54 RBI, 80 stolen bases, a .324/.350/.477 slash, 134 wRC+, and 6.0 WAR. For Quito, Salvador had 1381 hits, 624 runs, 203 doubles, 166 tripl,es 60 home runs, 465 RBI, 538 stolen bases, a .328/.346/.498 slash, 130 wRC+, and 33.3 WAR. After the 1989 season, the soon-to-be 29-year old Salvador was entering his last year of team control. The Thunderbolts opted to trade him to Medellin for three players. The Mutiny wanted Salvador long-term and signed him to a six-year, $7,360,000 extension before his first spring training. This would be his signature run which started as a designated hitter. Medellin moved him to third base in 1995, then back to second base in the final few seasons. Salvador led in hits and stolen bases in 1990, hitting career bests for both (214 and 93). He also led in triples in 1991. Salvador put up steady stats for Medellin, who earned five playoff berths from 1992-98. The Mutiny couldn’t get over the hump with four losses in the BLCS and a first-round exit. Salvador couldn’t be blamed, as his playoff starts in 40 games saw 43 hits, 20 runs, 3 doubles, 6 triples, 2 home runs, 11 RBI, 24 stolen bases, a .314/.329/.467 slash, 123 wRC+, and 1.5 WAR. Medellin was especially impressed by Salvador’s leadership and give him a three-year, $6,240,000 extension after the 1996 season. In 1998 at age 37, Salvador won his third Silver Slugger and his lone one with Medellin. He regressed hard in 1999 and was eventually benched, posting -1.6 WAR and a .520 OPS over 104 games and 59 starts. This year, he still was able to become the 6^th member of the 3000 hit club. Salvador retired after the 1999 season at age 38. For his Medellin run, he had 1629 hits, 744 runs, 230 doubles, 172 triples, 69 home runs, 573 RBI, 571 stolen bases, a .316/.332/.468 slash, 125 wRC+, and 32.3 WAR. The Mutiny honored Salvador by retiring his #3 uniform. For his career, Salvador had 3010 hits, 1368 runs, 433 doubles, 338 triples, 129 home runs, 1036 RBI, 1109 stolen bases, a .322/.338/.481 slash, 127 wRC+, and 65.6 WAR. As of 2037, he still sits sixth all-time in triples, 19^th in hits, and 14^th in stolen bases. Still, by WAR and advanced stats, he’s among the weaker BSA inductees. Salvador’s lack of home run power and walks, plus poor defense, hurt his value. Salvador’s leadership and respect earned him some voters, but many thought he was borderline. He debuted at 51.9% and grew to 58.2% and 57.5% the next two seasons. Salvador barely missed the 66% cut in 2008 at 65.4%, then dropped slightly to 61.0% in 2000. The sixth ballot finally was the winner for Salvador with 74.9%, earning his spot in the 2010 Hall of Fame class. __________________ 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)