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FuzzyRussianHat · 07-31-2024, 06:48 PM

Pitcher Owen Killion was the lone addition for the Oceania Baseball Association Hall of Fame in 2010 with a debut at 77.7%. Closer Garnet Wallace was the closest to joining him, but fell shy of the 66% requirement with a 61.2% for his seventh ballot. That was Wallace’s best performance to date. SP Kurt Sanders was the other player above 50% with 54.1% on his sixth ballot.

1B Netani Mohammed was dropped after ten failed ballots. The Fijian lefty had a 17 year career almost entirely with Port Moresby, winning two Silver Sluggers and four Gold Gloves. He had 1868 hits, 1192 runs, 233 doubles, 466 home runs, 1096 RBI, 1081 walks, a .222/.313/.436 slash, 137 wRC+, and 66.8 WAR. Mohammed is one of a select few with 1000+ walks, but his low batting average and high strikeout rate hurt him. He also had good power, but not outstanding power expected at first base. Mohammed peaked at 35.0% in 2002 and finished with a mere 11.6%.

Owen Killion – Starting Pitcher – Brisbane Black Bears – 77.7% First Ballot

Owen Killion was a 6’0’’, 200 pound left-handed pitcher from Melbourne, Australia. He had dynamic stuff with solid control and above average movement. Killion only had 93-95 mph peak velocity, but his cutter was a tough one to crack. He also had a screwball, curveball, and circle change in the arsenal. Killion’s stamina was merely average compared to most OBA aces, but he generally stayed healthy. He was hard working and loyal, known as a quiet and humble guy that kept his head down.

Killion wasn’t a highly touted prospect, picked late in the second round of the 1991 OBA Draft. With the 33^rd overall pick, he was grabbed by Brisbane. The Black Bears didn’t use him in 1992, then made him a part-time starter with iffy results in 1993. Killion earned a full-time role for the following six seasons and led the Australasia League five times in quality starts.

Killion had five seasons worth 6.5+ WAR and topped 8+ each year from 1997-99. He was third in 1996 and 1997’s Pitcher of the Year voting. The 1996 effort earned a four-year, $4,880,000 contract extension signed that spring. In 1998, Killion led the AL with a career best 379 strikeouts and led with 8.0 WAR, winning his lone Pitcher of the Year.

Killion was arguably better in 1999 with a career best 2.13 ERA and AL best 370 strikeouts. He also tossed seven shutouts, including a no-hitter on May 20 with 11 Ks and 1 walk against Gold Coast. Killion ended up second in POTY voting, his final time as a finalist. Despite his efforts, Brisbane didn’t post a winning season during his entire tenure, peaking with a .500 mark in 1999.

In total for Brisbane, Killion had a 118-96 record, 2.64 ERA, 2042 innings, 2216 strikeouts, 345 walks, 203/257 quality starts, a 120 ERA+, and 45.5 WAR. He also played from 1995-01 for Australia in the World Baseball Championship, posting a 3.83 ERA in 49.1 innings with 72 strikeouts, 15 walks, a 96 ERA+, and 1.1 WAR.

Killion was entering the final year of his deal at age 31 in 2000. Brisbane opted to get some trade value, switching him to Port Moresby for C Hashim Muhamad and SP Gene Amezquita. The Mud Hens wanted Killion long-term and before playing a game, gave him a six-year, $14,400,000 extension. Killion had a great debut season in Papua New Guinea with a career best 9.5 WAR and 56 FIP-.

2001 was strong as well with 8.0 WAR, following by a good 2002 at 5.7 WAR. Killion regressed in 2003 with a career worst 4.35 ERA and missed the final part of the season to shoulder inflammation. Port Moresby fell towards the bottom of the standings for much of the decade.

In 2004, Killion looked cooked with a mediocre 1.2 WAR over 248 innings, a career worst along with a new low of 117 strikeouts. He opted to retire after that effort at age 35. With Port Moresby, Killion had a 69-65 record, 3.27 ERA, 1290.2 innings, 1175 strikeouts, 233 walks, 111 ERA+, and 26.5 WAR.

The final stats saw a 187-161 record, 2.89 ERA, 3332.2 innings, 3391 strikeouts, 578 walks, 312/425 quality starts, 116 ERA+, 83 FIP-, and 72.0 WAR. Killion wasn’t overly flashy and had a strong WAR despite relatively fewer innings than many other all-time aces. As of 2037, he ranked 32^nd in pitching WAR.

Some detractors thought his resume was more borderline, but you could definitely find other inductees with softer credentials. Enough were convinced that Killion had the goods. He debuted on the quiet 2010 Oceania Hall of Fame ballot at 77.7%, making him the lone inductee.

07-31-2024, 06:48 PM	#1478
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,617	2010 OBA Hall of Fame Pitcher Owen Killion was the lone addition for the Oceania Baseball Association Hall of Fame in 2010 with a debut at 77.7%. Closer Garnet Wallace was the closest to joining him, but fell shy of the 66% requirement with a 61.2% for his seventh ballot. That was Wallace’s best performance to date. SP Kurt Sanders was the other player above 50% with 54.1% on his sixth ballot. 1B Netani Mohammed was dropped after ten failed ballots. The Fijian lefty had a 17 year career almost entirely with Port Moresby, winning two Silver Sluggers and four Gold Gloves. He had 1868 hits, 1192 runs, 233 doubles, 466 home runs, 1096 RBI, 1081 walks, a .222/.313/.436 slash, 137 wRC+, and 66.8 WAR. Mohammed is one of a select few with 1000+ walks, but his low batting average and high strikeout rate hurt him. He also had good power, but not outstanding power expected at first base. Mohammed peaked at 35.0% in 2002 and finished with a mere 11.6%. Owen Killion – Starting Pitcher – Brisbane Black Bears – 77.7% First Ballot Owen Killion was a 6’0’’, 200 pound left-handed pitcher from Melbourne, Australia. He had dynamic stuff with solid control and above average movement. Killion only had 93-95 mph peak velocity, but his cutter was a tough one to crack. He also had a screwball, curveball, and circle change in the arsenal. Killion’s stamina was merely average compared to most OBA aces, but he generally stayed healthy. He was hard working and loyal, known as a quiet and humble guy that kept his head down. Killion wasn’t a highly touted prospect, picked late in the second round of the 1991 OBA Draft. With the 33^rd overall pick, he was grabbed by Brisbane. The Black Bears didn’t use him in 1992, then made him a part-time starter with iffy results in 1993. Killion earned a full-time role for the following six seasons and led the Australasia League five times in quality starts. Killion had five seasons worth 6.5+ WAR and topped 8+ each year from 1997-99. He was third in 1996 and 1997’s Pitcher of the Year voting. The 1996 effort earned a four-year, $4,880,000 contract extension signed that spring. In 1998, Killion led the AL with a career best 379 strikeouts and led with 8.0 WAR, winning his lone Pitcher of the Year. Killion was arguably better in 1999 with a career best 2.13 ERA and AL best 370 strikeouts. He also tossed seven shutouts, including a no-hitter on May 20 with 11 Ks and 1 walk against Gold Coast. Killion ended up second in POTY voting, his final time as a finalist. Despite his efforts, Brisbane didn’t post a winning season during his entire tenure, peaking with a .500 mark in 1999. In total for Brisbane, Killion had a 118-96 record, 2.64 ERA, 2042 innings, 2216 strikeouts, 345 walks, 203/257 quality starts, a 120 ERA+, and 45.5 WAR. He also played from 1995-01 for Australia in the World Baseball Championship, posting a 3.83 ERA in 49.1 innings with 72 strikeouts, 15 walks, a 96 ERA+, and 1.1 WAR. Killion was entering the final year of his deal at age 31 in 2000. Brisbane opted to get some trade value, switching him to Port Moresby for C Hashim Muhamad and SP Gene Amezquita. The Mud Hens wanted Killion long-term and before playing a game, gave him a six-year, $14,400,000 extension. Killion had a great debut season in Papua New Guinea with a career best 9.5 WAR and 56 FIP-. 2001 was strong as well with 8.0 WAR, following by a good 2002 at 5.7 WAR. Killion regressed in 2003 with a career worst 4.35 ERA and missed the final part of the season to shoulder inflammation. Port Moresby fell towards the bottom of the standings for much of the decade. In 2004, Killion looked cooked with a mediocre 1.2 WAR over 248 innings, a career worst along with a new low of 117 strikeouts. He opted to retire after that effort at age 35. With Port Moresby, Killion had a 69-65 record, 3.27 ERA, 1290.2 innings, 1175 strikeouts, 233 walks, 111 ERA+, and 26.5 WAR. The final stats saw a 187-161 record, 2.89 ERA, 3332.2 innings, 3391 strikeouts, 578 walks, 312/425 quality starts, 116 ERA+, 83 FIP-, and 72.0 WAR. Killion wasn’t overly flashy and had a strong WAR despite relatively fewer innings than many other all-time aces. As of 2037, he ranked 32^nd in pitching WAR. Some detractors thought his resume was more borderline, but you could definitely find other inductees with softer credentials. Enough were convinced that Killion had the goods. He debuted on the quiet 2010 Oceania Hall of Fame ballot at 77.7%, making him the lone inductee. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)