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FuzzyRussianHat · 10-08-2024, 06:32 AM

Two-time defending Oceania Champion Christchurch won a third straight Australasia League pennant. The Chinooks had to work for it as their 98-64 was two games ahead of Sydney, four better than Canberra, and nine ahead of Perth. Christchurch earned its 11^th pennant and despite the narrow margin led the AL in runs (778) and fewest allowed (566).

The Snakes set a franchise best record and got the closest they’ve ever been, but Sydney remains the only original OBA team without a pennant over OBA’s 56 seasons. Melbourne had their lowest win total since 2003, taking sixth at 84-78. The Mets still extended their streak of winning seasons to 13.

Canberra slugger Merlin Megson won his fifth Australasia League MVP, becoming the sixth in OBA history to win 5+ MVPs. The 29-year old English right fielder led in hits (214), RBI (149), total bases (452), triple slash (.357/.396/.755), OPS (1.151), wRC+ (215), and WAR (10.4). Megson scored 128 runs and had 58 home runs, missing a Triple Crown by one to Christchurch’s Roe Kaupa. Megson stayed with the Centurions for one more year before inking a massive free agency deal worth $78,400,000 over six years with Brisbane.

Perth’s Raj Marple won his third Pitcher of the Year in four years. The 28-year old Australian lefty led in wins (27-6), ERA (2.32), quality starts (32), FIP- (57), and WAR (10.8). Marple had 338 strikeouts over 290.1 innings and a 160 ERA+. He would have a strong 2016, but his career would get derailed in 2017 by a torn UCL.

Tahiti repeated as Pacific League champ, winning their 13^th pennant and their eighth of the 21^st Century. The 13 titles ties them with Honolulu for the most among PL teams and is one behind Melbourne amongst all OBA teams. The Tropics dominated at 108-54, leading the PL in runs scored (711) and fewest allowed (480).

It was a 14-game gap to second place Vanuatu at 94-68, followed by 90-72 Guam. This was a franchise record for the Wizards, who joined OBA in the 2006 expansion. Three of the four expansion teams have at least gotten to .500. Timor has continued to fail, as their mediocre 68-94 in 2015 tied their best record in their first decade. Guadalcanal and Samoa tied for fourth at 85-77. Honolulu had their worst season in a decade, taking last at 64-98.

Fiji was sixth at 83-79, but boasted the Pacific League MVP in LF Jerry Joram. The 29-year old from Nauru led in hits (191) and WAR (8.3). Joram added 97 runs, 26 doubles, 22 triples, 30 home runs, 112 RBI, a .944 OPS, and 181 wRC+. It was his fourth season with the Freedom after starting his career with Auckland. Joram would sign a seven-year, $89,300,000 deal in the offseason to join Guam.

Vanuatu’s Geddy Brewer picked up Pitcher of the Year. The 25-year old Australian righty joined the Wizards in an offseason trade from Adelaide. Brewer won the ERA title (2.12) and led in complete games (27) and shutouts (8). He added 12.0 WAR, 392 strikeouts, and a 21-16 record over 340 innings with a 157 ERA+. Brewer narrowly denied Fiji’s Akira Brady a fifth POTY win despite Brady’s lead in strikeouts (496) and WAR (13.0).

The 56^th Oceania Championship was a rematch of the prior year with Christchurch looking to become the third franchise to three-peat. Tahiti denied them and got revenge in a seven-game classic. The Tropics became six-time OBA champs (1965, 1975, 2003, 2008, 2011, 2015). 2014 Pitcher of the Year Flynn Murphy was finals MVP for Tahiti, as the 32-year old lefty was 3-0 with three quality starts. Murphy had a 1.07 ERA over 25.1 innings and 28 strikeouts. He also had a one-hitter in game one of the series.

Other notes: Junia Lava became the third OBA slugger to 700 home runs and the third to 1500 runs scored. He played two more seasons and retired with 778 homers (4^th as of 2037) and 1611 runs (5^th). Jacob Crotchett was the eighth to reach 1500 RBI and would retire after 2016 at 1648 (6^th as of 2037). Crotchett also became the 11^th to 2500 hits. Flynn Murphy became the 15^th pitcher to 3500 strikeouts.

CF Ashton Hughes won his 13^th straight Gold Glove. He joined LF Martin Topio as the only OBA players at any position to win the award 13 times to that point. LF Samson Gould won his tenth and final Gold Glove. MVP Merlin Megson won his seventh Silver Slugger. It was his fifth in right field with the other two at first base.

10-08-2024, 06:32 AM	#1681
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,925	2015 in OBA Two-time defending Oceania Champion Christchurch won a third straight Australasia League pennant. The Chinooks had to work for it as their 98-64 was two games ahead of Sydney, four better than Canberra, and nine ahead of Perth. Christchurch earned its 11^th pennant and despite the narrow margin led the AL in runs (778) and fewest allowed (566). The Snakes set a franchise best record and got the closest they’ve ever been, but Sydney remains the only original OBA team without a pennant over OBA’s 56 seasons. Melbourne had their lowest win total since 2003, taking sixth at 84-78. The Mets still extended their streak of winning seasons to 13. Canberra slugger Merlin Megson won his fifth Australasia League MVP, becoming the sixth in OBA history to win 5+ MVPs. The 29-year old English right fielder led in hits (214), RBI (149), total bases (452), triple slash (.357/.396/.755), OPS (1.151), wRC+ (215), and WAR (10.4). Megson scored 128 runs and had 58 home runs, missing a Triple Crown by one to Christchurch’s Roe Kaupa. Megson stayed with the Centurions for one more year before inking a massive free agency deal worth $78,400,000 over six years with Brisbane. Perth’s Raj Marple won his third Pitcher of the Year in four years. The 28-year old Australian lefty led in wins (27-6), ERA (2.32), quality starts (32), FIP- (57), and WAR (10.8). Marple had 338 strikeouts over 290.1 innings and a 160 ERA+. He would have a strong 2016, but his career would get derailed in 2017 by a torn UCL. Tahiti repeated as Pacific League champ, winning their 13^th pennant and their eighth of the 21^st Century. The 13 titles ties them with Honolulu for the most among PL teams and is one behind Melbourne amongst all OBA teams. The Tropics dominated at 108-54, leading the PL in runs scored (711) and fewest allowed (480). It was a 14-game gap to second place Vanuatu at 94-68, followed by 90-72 Guam. This was a franchise record for the Wizards, who joined OBA in the 2006 expansion. Three of the four expansion teams have at least gotten to .500. Timor has continued to fail, as their mediocre 68-94 in 2015 tied their best record in their first decade. Guadalcanal and Samoa tied for fourth at 85-77. Honolulu had their worst season in a decade, taking last at 64-98. Fiji was sixth at 83-79, but boasted the Pacific League MVP in LF Jerry Joram. The 29-year old from Nauru led in hits (191) and WAR (8.3). Joram added 97 runs, 26 doubles, 22 triples, 30 home runs, 112 RBI, a .944 OPS, and 181 wRC+. It was his fourth season with the Freedom after starting his career with Auckland. Joram would sign a seven-year, $89,300,000 deal in the offseason to join Guam. Vanuatu’s Geddy Brewer picked up Pitcher of the Year. The 25-year old Australian righty joined the Wizards in an offseason trade from Adelaide. Brewer won the ERA title (2.12) and led in complete games (27) and shutouts (8). He added 12.0 WAR, 392 strikeouts, and a 21-16 record over 340 innings with a 157 ERA+. Brewer narrowly denied Fiji’s Akira Brady a fifth POTY win despite Brady’s lead in strikeouts (496) and WAR (13.0). The 56^th Oceania Championship was a rematch of the prior year with Christchurch looking to become the third franchise to three-peat. Tahiti denied them and got revenge in a seven-game classic. The Tropics became six-time OBA champs (1965, 1975, 2003, 2008, 2011, 2015). 2014 Pitcher of the Year Flynn Murphy was finals MVP for Tahiti, as the 32-year old lefty was 3-0 with three quality starts. Murphy had a 1.07 ERA over 25.1 innings and 28 strikeouts. He also had a one-hitter in game one of the series. Other notes: Junia Lava became the third OBA slugger to 700 home runs and the third to 1500 runs scored. He played two more seasons and retired with 778 homers (4^th as of 2037) and 1611 runs (5^th). Jacob Crotchett was the eighth to reach 1500 RBI and would retire after 2016 at 1648 (6^th as of 2037). Crotchett also became the 11^th to 2500 hits. Flynn Murphy became the 15^th pitcher to 3500 strikeouts. CF Ashton Hughes won his 13^th straight Gold Glove. He joined LF Martin Topio as the only OBA players at any position to win the award 13 times to that point. LF Samson Gould won his tenth and final Gold Glove. MVP Merlin Megson won his seventh Silver Slugger. It was his fifth in right field with the other two at first base. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)