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FuzzyRussianHat · 09-07-2024, 01:07 PM

The Oceania Baseball Association Hall of Fame had two first ballot selections for its 2013 class. Pitcher Scott Webster led the way at 81.1% and was joined by OF Damien Patton at 70.9%. OF Mario Harris came painfully short of the 66% requirement with 65.4% on his fifth try. Two other returning outfielders cracked 50% with Will Lee at 55.1% on his sixth ballot and Jonathan Buai at 53.1% on his eighth attempt. No one was dropped following ten failed ballots.

Scott Webster – Starting Pitcher – Guam Golden Eagles – 81.1% First Ballot

Scott Webster was a 6’4’’, 200 pound right-handed pitcher from Adelaide, Australia. Webster had tremendously overpowering stuff, which made up for having mediocre-to-bad control and movement. His fastball was 98-100 mph and was mixed with a curveball and changeup. Webster had very good stamina and intelligence on the mound, although his wildness would keep him from having more complete games.

Webster had terrific durability and avoided injuries in his career. However, his inconsistencies sent him to the bench at times, only tossing around eight or nine full seasons. Critics also argued that Webster was unmotivated, which limited his potential longevity. His raw stuff was impressive enough to give Webster a run even with his flaws.

In November 1987, Webster was spotted and signed as a teenage amateur by Guam. He spent five full years in their academy and debuted in 1993 at age 22. Webster saw limited use over his first three seasons with mixed results, making 26 starts. The Golden Eagles four-man rotation was also tough to crack, as they became a Pacific League powerhouse in the 1990s.

Webster impressively allowed one run in seven innings in the 1994 OBA Championship, although Guam lost the final to Perth. The Golden Eagles won 91 and 95 games the next two years, but missed out on the pennant to Honolulu. Webster started 23 games in 1996 and led the league with a 0.81 WHIP, earning a full-time spot in the rotation in 1997.

That was a breakout year for Webster and his first of three seasons with 6+ WAR. He led the league with a 28-8 record and 441 strikeouts. As of 2037, Webster is one of only eight pitchers in OBA with a 440+ strikeout season and one of only 12 with a 28+ win season. He also allowed 49 home runs with a 111 ERA+ and didn’t finish as a Pitcher of the Year finalist. He ultimately never was a POTY finalist.

Most importantly for Guam, 1997 started a five-year pennant streak in the Pacific League. Webster’s one playoff start was a four-hit shutout, helping the Golden Eagles win a finals rematch with Perth. He was used in relief for the 1998 OBA Championship, but allowed only one run in 9.2 innings with 15 strikeouts. That year, Guam fell in the final to Adelaide. Webster matched his career best 6.8 WAR and had 389 strikeouts. His 3.00 ERA was also a full-season career best and he had a 20 strikeout game against New Caledonia.

Early struggles and a loaded rotation led to only 76.1 innings in 1999 despite being healthy. Webster did have three scoreless in relief in the OBA Championship win over Christchurch. Although Webster didn’t have a starring role, he can say he pitched on what some consider OBA’s all-time greatest team, as the 1999 Golden Eagles finished 119-43.

Webster would return to the regular season rotation in a mostly full role for the next three years. Guam gave him a five-year, $11,600,000 extension in March 2001. He led the PL in strikeouts and innings in 2001. Webster had three scoreless innings of relief in the 2000 title win over Auckland. He would struggle with a 5.84 ERA over 12.1 innings and two starts in the 2001 final, which Guam fell to Adelaide.

Even with the weak 2001 run, Webster’s playoff stats were impressive. Over 44 innings, he had a 4-0 record and 2 saves, 2.05 ERA, 47 strikeouts, 12 walks, 170 ERA+, and 1.1 WAR. Webster’s playoff success definitely got him across the line for induction. Guam also opted to retire his #21 uniform at the end of his career.

After a full load in 2002, Guam’s PL streak as they finished four games behind Fiji for the title. This was Webster’s last year with the Golden Eagles, finishing with a 136-79 record, 3.25 ERA, 1944 innings, 2485 strikeouts, 482 walks, 105 ERA+, and 33.5 WAR. In February 2003, Guam would trade Webster to Brisbane for 2B Ken Morphy and SP Luke Talley.

Webster was happy to return to his native Australia and was optimistic as Brisbane was the reigning OBA champ. He had seen limited action in the World Baseball Championship, tossing 22.1 innings in five WBCs from 1997-2005 with a 4.03 ERA. Webster’s streaky nature would really be evident in his time with the Black Bears.

He had a good debut season in 2003, leading in strikeouts and complete games, but leading in home runs allowed. Brisbane would struggle to 77 wins this year, ceding the Australasia League throne to Melbourne. Although the Black Bears had some solid teams over the next decade, the Mets’ historic dynasty made everyone else an afterthought in the AL.

Webster had a wild 2004 season, leading in strikeouts for the fourth time with 374. Unfortunately, he also allowed 62 home runs, which was one shy of the OBA single-season record. Webster also led in walks and had an abysmal 5.27 ERA. His ERA improved to 4.30 in 2005, but he allowed the most homers in the AL for the third straight season.

Brisbane hoped that a split starting/relief role would work in 2006 with decent results. Webster’s 120 ERA+ was the second best of his career, but the Black Bears decided not to extend him beyond that. With Brisbane, Webster had a 61-56 record, 4.17 ERA, 1023.1 innings, 1194 strikeouts, 97 ERA+, and 11.1 WAR.

A free agent at age 36, Webster’s stuff had still managed to earn international attention. MLB’s Edmonton Eels signed him to a three-year, $21,300,000 deal. They quickly regretted it with Webster posting a 4.81 ERA over 67.1 innings. Edmonton cut their losses in May, sending Webster back home to Australia.

The Melbourne dynasty brought him in primarily in relief to finish 2007 with passable results. He wasn’t used in the playoffs, but Webster earned his fourth career OBA Championship ring with the Mets. This officially ended his OBA career, although Webster hoped to still pitch somewhere.

EBF’s Hamburg Hammers gave him a shot in 2008 with a 4.26 ERA over 76 innings. In 2009, Thessaloniki signed him but only used him for 13.2 innings. Webster’s European run had a 4.22 ERA over 89.2 innings and 0.4 WAR. He retired that winter at age 38.

Webster finished in OBA with a 198-137 record, 3.57 ERA, 3008 innings, 3742 strikeouts, 781 walks, 213/361 quality starts, 131 complete games, 102 ERA+, and 44.7 WAR. The advanced stats are not kind to Webster at all with the ERA+ suggesting barely above league average production. As of 2037, he’s only 88^th in WAR among pitchers. Webster also ranks eighth in home runs allowed (454) and 21^st in walks allowed (781).

To his credit, Webster ranks 22^nd in strikeouts, 15^th in K/9 (11.20), and 39^th in wins. His ERA was far worse than any other OBA Hall of Famers to that point and the only guys that would later rank near him played in a much higher offense era. Additionally, the only inductees with a lower career WAR were relief pitchers.

A modern look reveals a lot of flaws from Webster’s game. Contemporary and traditionalist voters though saw nearly 200 wins, 3500+ strikeouts, and four championship rings. Webster also did step up in some big championship spots for Guam during their decade of dominance. With that, Webster was inducted fairly soundly with 81.1% to headline OBA’s 2013 Hall of Fame class.

Damien Patton – Outfielder – Guadalcanal Green Jackets – 70.9% First Ballot

Damien Patton was a 6’0’’, 195 pound right-handed outfielder from Perth, Australia. Patton was merely an above average contact hitter with an okay strikeout rate, but he had an excellent eye for drawing walks. He was also a menace on the basepaths, especially after getting walks. Patton’s speed was just good, but his baserunning and stealing ability were stellar. His gap power was nice as well with 22 doubles and 11 triples per his 162 game average. Along with that, Patton also had very steady home run power, topping 30+ in eight different seasons.

Roughly 2/3s of Patton’s starts came in center field, but he graded as a mediocre defender there with poor range. He was moved to right field mostly in his 30s and was above average there. Patton also had a couple starts in left with lackluster results. He ran into some sporadic injuries, but still managed to have a 15-year career. Patton was a humble and quiet man, which made him a popular player in his time.

Patton was noticed and signed as a teenage amateur in March 1987 by Guadalcanal, making the move to the Solomon Islands. He spent most of six years in their training academy, officially debuting with 9 plate appearances in 1992 at age 22. Patton was on the roster full time in 1993 and a part-time starter with okay results. He earned the full-time gig from 1994 onward.

Although his defense was poor for the position, Patton was the best offensive center fielder in the Pacific League. With the Green Jackets, he won Silver Sluggers in 1994, 95, 96, 97, and 99. Guadalcanal gave him a four-year, $6,400,000 extension in March 1996. Patton led in walks drawn in 1996 and 1999. In 1997, he posted league bests in runs (110) and WAR (8.6), winning MVP. That would be his career high WAR season, topping seven in four seasons.

Patton was MVP again in 1999, leading the league in runs (90), walks (70), total bases (326), OBP (.370), slugging (.570), OBS (.940), wRC+ (173), and WAR (7.8). His wRC+ was a career high, as was his 40 home runs. Despite his efforts, Guadalcanal was generally stuck just below .500 during his run. The Green Jackets averaged 79.25 wins per season while Patton was employed. Still, his efforts over seven seasons were appreciated and his #17 uniform would later be retired.

With Guadalcanal, Patton had 973 hits, 593 runs, 137 doubles, 73 triples, 198 home runs, 527 RBI, 378 walks, 407 stolen bases, a .270/.341/.513 slash, 155 wRC+, and 39.5 WAR. His stock was at an all-time high after his 1999 MVP season and he would turn 30 in May 2000. That was his last year under contract for the Green Jackets, who seemed to be going nowhere competitively at that point.

In January 2000, Guadalcanal traded Patton to Gold Coast for 1B/3B Joel Patu and 2B/SS Finn Potter. This sent Patton home to Australia, although he had been representing his country in the World Baseball Championship since 1994. From 1994-2005, he had 103 games and 91 starts in the WBC with 80 hits, 65 runs, 9 doubles, 26 home runs, 49 RBI, 60 walks, a .242/.367/.517 slash, 150 wRC+, and 3.8 WAR.

Gold Coast wanted him long term and only a week after the trade gave Patton a seven-year, $21,320,000 extension. Like with the Green Jackets, Patton was stuck on a delightfully average franchise. Over his seven years, the Kangaroos averaged 79.7 wins per season, peaking at 84-78. Patton held up his end, winning Silver Sluggers in 2000, 01, 02, and 04.

Eight Silver Sluggers remains the OBA position record at center field. Patton’s ninth and final Slugger came in right field in 2004, along with a second place in MVP voting. That season had career highs in total bases (337), triple slash (.307/.375/.584), OPS (.959), runs scored (117), and hits (177). The 34-year old Patton also had one of his best power seasons with 39 homers, 102 RBI, and 27 doubles.

His power dropped hard the next year with only 20 homers and a .773 OPS. Then in 2006, Patton missed half of the season to a fractured thumb. Gold Coast voided the team option final year of his deal, making him a free agent heading into his age 37 season. For the Kangaroos, Patton had 958 hits, 618 runs, 138 doubles, 69 triples, 212 home runs, 593 RBI, 452 walks, 339 stolen bases, a .273/.356/.533 slash, 141 wRC+, and 34.0 WAR.

Guam signed him to a one-year, $2,240,000 deal hoping to spark some of that old magic. Patton was merely average over 139 games with a .729 OPS, 105 wRC+, and 1.3 WAR. His season ended with a torn hamstring, but he would rehab over the winter. Patton hoped to play in 2008, but he didn’t have any takers. He officially retired in the winter of 2008 at age 38.

Patton ended with 2036 hits, 1284 runs, 290 doubles, 148 triples, 431 home runs, 1178 RBI, 906 walks, 788 stolen bases, a .268/.347/.516 slash, 146 wRC+, and 74.8 WAR. As of 2037, he’s 34^th in WAR among position players, 13^th in walks, 29^th in runs scored, and 41^st in homers. Patton also sits 54^th in on-base percentage among all hitters with 3000+ plate appearances.

At center field, he ranks seventh in WAR as well. Patton isn’t going to be in any of the GOAT-level conversations, but his resume was pretty solid for induction. Patton received a surprisingly low 70.9% in 2013, but this was still enough for the first ballot addition into the OBA Hall of Fame.

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FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,796	2013 OBA Hall of Fame The Oceania Baseball Association Hall of Fame had two first ballot selections for its 2013 class. Pitcher Scott Webster led the way at 81.1% and was joined by OF Damien Patton at 70.9%. OF Mario Harris came painfully short of the 66% requirement with 65.4% on his fifth try. Two other returning outfielders cracked 50% with Will Lee at 55.1% on his sixth ballot and Jonathan Buai at 53.1% on his eighth attempt. No one was dropped following ten failed ballots. Scott Webster – Starting Pitcher – Guam Golden Eagles – 81.1% First Ballot Scott Webster was a 6’4’’, 200 pound right-handed pitcher from Adelaide, Australia. Webster had tremendously overpowering stuff, which made up for having mediocre-to-bad control and movement. His fastball was 98-100 mph and was mixed with a curveball and changeup. Webster had very good stamina and intelligence on the mound, although his wildness would keep him from having more complete games. Webster had terrific durability and avoided injuries in his career. However, his inconsistencies sent him to the bench at times, only tossing around eight or nine full seasons. Critics also argued that Webster was unmotivated, which limited his potential longevity. His raw stuff was impressive enough to give Webster a run even with his flaws. In November 1987, Webster was spotted and signed as a teenage amateur by Guam. He spent five full years in their academy and debuted in 1993 at age 22. Webster saw limited use over his first three seasons with mixed results, making 26 starts. The Golden Eagles four-man rotation was also tough to crack, as they became a Pacific League powerhouse in the 1990s. Webster impressively allowed one run in seven innings in the 1994 OBA Championship, although Guam lost the final to Perth. The Golden Eagles won 91 and 95 games the next two years, but missed out on the pennant to Honolulu. Webster started 23 games in 1996 and led the league with a 0.81 WHIP, earning a full-time spot in the rotation in 1997. That was a breakout year for Webster and his first of three seasons with 6+ WAR. He led the league with a 28-8 record and 441 strikeouts. As of 2037, Webster is one of only eight pitchers in OBA with a 440+ strikeout season and one of only 12 with a 28+ win season. He also allowed 49 home runs with a 111 ERA+ and didn’t finish as a Pitcher of the Year finalist. He ultimately never was a POTY finalist. Most importantly for Guam, 1997 started a five-year pennant streak in the Pacific League. Webster’s one playoff start was a four-hit shutout, helping the Golden Eagles win a finals rematch with Perth. He was used in relief for the 1998 OBA Championship, but allowed only one run in 9.2 innings with 15 strikeouts. That year, Guam fell in the final to Adelaide. Webster matched his career best 6.8 WAR and had 389 strikeouts. His 3.00 ERA was also a full-season career best and he had a 20 strikeout game against New Caledonia. Early struggles and a loaded rotation led to only 76.1 innings in 1999 despite being healthy. Webster did have three scoreless in relief in the OBA Championship win over Christchurch. Although Webster didn’t have a starring role, he can say he pitched on what some consider OBA’s all-time greatest team, as the 1999 Golden Eagles finished 119-43. Webster would return to the regular season rotation in a mostly full role for the next three years. Guam gave him a five-year, $11,600,000 extension in March 2001. He led the PL in strikeouts and innings in 2001. Webster had three scoreless innings of relief in the 2000 title win over Auckland. He would struggle with a 5.84 ERA over 12.1 innings and two starts in the 2001 final, which Guam fell to Adelaide. Even with the weak 2001 run, Webster’s playoff stats were impressive. Over 44 innings, he had a 4-0 record and 2 saves, 2.05 ERA, 47 strikeouts, 12 walks, 170 ERA+, and 1.1 WAR. Webster’s playoff success definitely got him across the line for induction. Guam also opted to retire his #21 uniform at the end of his career. After a full load in 2002, Guam’s PL streak as they finished four games behind Fiji for the title. This was Webster’s last year with the Golden Eagles, finishing with a 136-79 record, 3.25 ERA, 1944 innings, 2485 strikeouts, 482 walks, 105 ERA+, and 33.5 WAR. In February 2003, Guam would trade Webster to Brisbane for 2B Ken Morphy and SP Luke Talley. Webster was happy to return to his native Australia and was optimistic as Brisbane was the reigning OBA champ. He had seen limited action in the World Baseball Championship, tossing 22.1 innings in five WBCs from 1997-2005 with a 4.03 ERA. Webster’s streaky nature would really be evident in his time with the Black Bears. He had a good debut season in 2003, leading in strikeouts and complete games, but leading in home runs allowed. Brisbane would struggle to 77 wins this year, ceding the Australasia League throne to Melbourne. Although the Black Bears had some solid teams over the next decade, the Mets’ historic dynasty made everyone else an afterthought in the AL. Webster had a wild 2004 season, leading in strikeouts for the fourth time with 374. Unfortunately, he also allowed 62 home runs, which was one shy of the OBA single-season record. Webster also led in walks and had an abysmal 5.27 ERA. His ERA improved to 4.30 in 2005, but he allowed the most homers in the AL for the third straight season. Brisbane hoped that a split starting/relief role would work in 2006 with decent results. Webster’s 120 ERA+ was the second best of his career, but the Black Bears decided not to extend him beyond that. With Brisbane, Webster had a 61-56 record, 4.17 ERA, 1023.1 innings, 1194 strikeouts, 97 ERA+, and 11.1 WAR. A free agent at age 36, Webster’s stuff had still managed to earn international attention. MLB’s Edmonton Eels signed him to a three-year, $21,300,000 deal. They quickly regretted it with Webster posting a 4.81 ERA over 67.1 innings. Edmonton cut their losses in May, sending Webster back home to Australia. The Melbourne dynasty brought him in primarily in relief to finish 2007 with passable results. He wasn’t used in the playoffs, but Webster earned his fourth career OBA Championship ring with the Mets. This officially ended his OBA career, although Webster hoped to still pitch somewhere. EBF’s Hamburg Hammers gave him a shot in 2008 with a 4.26 ERA over 76 innings. In 2009, Thessaloniki signed him but only used him for 13.2 innings. Webster’s European run had a 4.22 ERA over 89.2 innings and 0.4 WAR. He retired that winter at age 38. Webster finished in OBA with a 198-137 record, 3.57 ERA, 3008 innings, 3742 strikeouts, 781 walks, 213/361 quality starts, 131 complete games, 102 ERA+, and 44.7 WAR. The advanced stats are not kind to Webster at all with the ERA+ suggesting barely above league average production. As of 2037, he’s only 88^th in WAR among pitchers. Webster also ranks eighth in home runs allowed (454) and 21^st in walks allowed (781). To his credit, Webster ranks 22^nd in strikeouts, 15^th in K/9 (11.20), and 39^th in wins. His ERA was far worse than any other OBA Hall of Famers to that point and the only guys that would later rank near him played in a much higher offense era. Additionally, the only inductees with a lower career WAR were relief pitchers. A modern look reveals a lot of flaws from Webster’s game. Contemporary and traditionalist voters though saw nearly 200 wins, 3500+ strikeouts, and four championship rings. Webster also did step up in some big championship spots for Guam during their decade of dominance. With that, Webster was inducted fairly soundly with 81.1% to headline OBA’s 2013 Hall of Fame class. Damien Patton – Outfielder – Guadalcanal Green Jackets – 70.9% First Ballot Damien Patton was a 6’0’’, 195 pound right-handed outfielder from Perth, Australia. Patton was merely an above average contact hitter with an okay strikeout rate, but he had an excellent eye for drawing walks. He was also a menace on the basepaths, especially after getting walks. Patton’s speed was just good, but his baserunning and stealing ability were stellar. His gap power was nice as well with 22 doubles and 11 triples per his 162 game average. Along with that, Patton also had very steady home run power, topping 30+ in eight different seasons. Roughly 2/3s of Patton’s starts came in center field, but he graded as a mediocre defender there with poor range. He was moved to right field mostly in his 30s and was above average there. Patton also had a couple starts in left with lackluster results. He ran into some sporadic injuries, but still managed to have a 15-year career. Patton was a humble and quiet man, which made him a popular player in his time. Patton was noticed and signed as a teenage amateur in March 1987 by Guadalcanal, making the move to the Solomon Islands. He spent most of six years in their training academy, officially debuting with 9 plate appearances in 1992 at age 22. Patton was on the roster full time in 1993 and a part-time starter with okay results. He earned the full-time gig from 1994 onward. Although his defense was poor for the position, Patton was the best offensive center fielder in the Pacific League. With the Green Jackets, he won Silver Sluggers in 1994, 95, 96, 97, and 99. Guadalcanal gave him a four-year, $6,400,000 extension in March 1996. Patton led in walks drawn in 1996 and 1999. In 1997, he posted league bests in runs (110) and WAR (8.6), winning MVP. That would be his career high WAR season, topping seven in four seasons. Patton was MVP again in 1999, leading the league in runs (90), walks (70), total bases (326), OBP (.370), slugging (.570), OBS (.940), wRC+ (173), and WAR (7.8). His wRC+ was a career high, as was his 40 home runs. Despite his efforts, Guadalcanal was generally stuck just below .500 during his run. The Green Jackets averaged 79.25 wins per season while Patton was employed. Still, his efforts over seven seasons were appreciated and his #17 uniform would later be retired. With Guadalcanal, Patton had 973 hits, 593 runs, 137 doubles, 73 triples, 198 home runs, 527 RBI, 378 walks, 407 stolen bases, a .270/.341/.513 slash, 155 wRC+, and 39.5 WAR. His stock was at an all-time high after his 1999 MVP season and he would turn 30 in May 2000. That was his last year under contract for the Green Jackets, who seemed to be going nowhere competitively at that point. In January 2000, Guadalcanal traded Patton to Gold Coast for 1B/3B Joel Patu and 2B/SS Finn Potter. This sent Patton home to Australia, although he had been representing his country in the World Baseball Championship since 1994. From 1994-2005, he had 103 games and 91 starts in the WBC with 80 hits, 65 runs, 9 doubles, 26 home runs, 49 RBI, 60 walks, a .242/.367/.517 slash, 150 wRC+, and 3.8 WAR. Gold Coast wanted him long term and only a week after the trade gave Patton a seven-year, $21,320,000 extension. Like with the Green Jackets, Patton was stuck on a delightfully average franchise. Over his seven years, the Kangaroos averaged 79.7 wins per season, peaking at 84-78. Patton held up his end, winning Silver Sluggers in 2000, 01, 02, and 04. Eight Silver Sluggers remains the OBA position record at center field. Patton’s ninth and final Slugger came in right field in 2004, along with a second place in MVP voting. That season had career highs in total bases (337), triple slash (.307/.375/.584), OPS (.959), runs scored (117), and hits (177). The 34-year old Patton also had one of his best power seasons with 39 homers, 102 RBI, and 27 doubles. His power dropped hard the next year with only 20 homers and a .773 OPS. Then in 2006, Patton missed half of the season to a fractured thumb. Gold Coast voided the team option final year of his deal, making him a free agent heading into his age 37 season. For the Kangaroos, Patton had 958 hits, 618 runs, 138 doubles, 69 triples, 212 home runs, 593 RBI, 452 walks, 339 stolen bases, a .273/.356/.533 slash, 141 wRC+, and 34.0 WAR. Guam signed him to a one-year, $2,240,000 deal hoping to spark some of that old magic. Patton was merely average over 139 games with a .729 OPS, 105 wRC+, and 1.3 WAR. His season ended with a torn hamstring, but he would rehab over the winter. Patton hoped to play in 2008, but he didn’t have any takers. He officially retired in the winter of 2008 at age 38. Patton ended with 2036 hits, 1284 runs, 290 doubles, 148 triples, 431 home runs, 1178 RBI, 906 walks, 788 stolen bases, a .268/.347/.516 slash, 146 wRC+, and 74.8 WAR. As of 2037, he’s 34^th in WAR among position players, 13^th in walks, 29^th in runs scored, and 41^st in homers. Patton also sits 54^th in on-base percentage among all hitters with 3000+ plate appearances. At center field, he ranks seventh in WAR as well. Patton isn’t going to be in any of the GOAT-level conversations, but his resume was pretty solid for induction. Patton received a surprisingly low 70.9% in 2013, but this was still enough for the first ballot addition into the OBA Hall of Fame. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)