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FuzzyRussianHat · 12-08-2024, 04:51 AM

Last year’s Western League runner-up Conakry took the top seed at 107-55 for their third straight playoff berth. They set a franchise best and finished first for the first time since 1990. The Coyotes pitching also set West African Baseball team records for strikeouts (1885) and K/9 (11.69). This mark would only get passed once in 2031. Conakry allowed the fewest runs of all WAB teams in 2020 at 614.

Defending WL champ Bamako and Nouakchott both finished 96-66 with the Night Riders getting the tiebreaker for second place. The Bullfrogs grew their playoff streak to six seasons while Nouakchott had their third wild card in four years. Bouake was a close fourth at 94-68, bouncing back from a last place 2019 finish. The Blood Hawks posted only their second-ever winning season or playoff berth (2013) since joining in the 2009 expansion. There was a ten game drop to fifth place Banjul. Abidjan, who won 100+ in the prior two seasons, dropped to eighth place at 78-84.

Cape Verde was sixth at 83-79, which was their first winning season since 2010. Leading their turnaround was Western League MVP Okoro Yusef in his fifth season. The 23-year old Nigerian third baseman led in runs (124), total bases (404), OBP (.454), slugging (.693), OPS (1.147), wRC+ (194), and WAR (9.6). Yusef added 221 hits, 44 home runs, 132 RBI, and a .379 average. The Vulcans would extend him for the long haul in June 2021 on an eight-year, $113,500,000 deal.

For the second time in three years, Conakry’s Gregory Asso was Pitcher of the Year. He led in strikeouts (346), WHIP (0.96), K/BB (11.2), quality starts (21), FIP- (51), and WAR (8.6). Asso added an 18-4 record, 2.75 ERA, and 160 ERA+ over 206.1 innings. He had a 15.09 K/9, setting a new WAB single-season record that still holds in 2037. This was Asso’s final full season, as he’d be derailed by multiple labrum tears and only would make 40 starts over the next four seasons, retiring at age 31.

Defending WL champ Bamako swept Bouake 2-0 in the first round, then lost 2-1 in round two to Nouakchott. The Night Riders earned their first Western League Championship Series since 2007, while Conakry was making repeat appearances. The top-seeded Coyotes defeated Nouakchott 3-1 to earn their third-ever pennant (1989, 1990, 2020).

Ouagadougou finished atop the Eastern League standings for the first time since 2012, finishing 104-58. The Osprey also guaranteed their first ELCS since 2012 and had their third straight playoff berth. There was a tight battle for second with Yaounde (99-63) edging out Kano (96-66). The Yellow Birds had their third straight playoff berth and the defending West African Champion Kano grew their playoff streak to five. The fourth and final playoff spot went to Libreville at 88-74 for their second-ever berth (2016). Cotonou was the next closest at 83-79.

Osprey DH Donatien Nda won Eastern League MVP in his fifth season. The Ivorian switch hitter led in walks drawn (71) and added 135 runs, 41 doubles, 54 home runs, 140 RBI, a 1.109 OPS, 168 wRC+, and 7.4 WAR. Nda stayed two more years with Ouagadougou, then left and signed a five-year deal with Niamey. He managed to deny Yaounde’s Fared Belaid’s bid for a sixth straight MVP despite a record breaking effort.

The 31-year old Tunisian Belaid had the world record for hits in a season, getting 268 in both 2015 and 2016. He shattered his own mark in 2020 with 282 hits, which remains the world record as of 2037. Belaid had a .401 batting average, becoming the first player in world history to hit above .400 thrice. He also led in 2020 in runs (144), doubles (62), total bases (446), and WAR (8.1).

Led by Belaid’s efforts, Yaounde set multiple single-season team records for offensive excellence. They had a .315 batting average, 1867 hits, and 409 doubles. These were not only WAB team records, but world records in any league. The Yellow Birds’ marks held as the top standard until 2033. Yaounde scored 997 runs, falling shy of Cotonou’s WAB record 1012 from 2014. They also had a .530 slugging percentage, which was the second-best WAB effort to that point.

The EL had its seventh different Pitcher of the Year winner in as many years. This time it went to Ouagadougou’s Kelechi Nonso in his fourth season in the rotation. The 26-year old Nigerian righty led in wins at 17-8 and added a 2.99 ERA over 228.2 innings, 251 strikeouts, 156 ERA+, and 6.0 WAR. The Osprey gave him a four-year, $20,160,000 extension in the offseason.

Libreville upset defending champ Kano 2-1 in the first round, but got swept 2-0 by Yaounde in round two. The Yellow Birds got their third straight Eastern League Championship Series. They went on the road and upset top seed Ouagadougou 3-2, giving Yaounde their second pennant in three years. The Osprey remained one of three original WAB teams without a single pennant, going 0-5 in their ELCS outings. This was the fourth time they lost despite having the #1 seed.

In the 46^th West African Championship, Conakry clobbered Yaounde for the first finals sweep since 2013. The Coyotes became two-time WAB champs, having beaten Port Harcourt back in 1990. Conakry CF Toufiq Boukari was the playoff star, winning MVP of the finals and the WLCS. In 8 starts, the 24-year old Nigerian had 14 hits, 7 runs, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 2 homers, and 7 RBI.

Other notes: Ouagadougou’s Rio Ogbonna had 63 home runs and 167 RBI. He fell three short of WAB’s home run record (66 by Shahnawaz Ikram in 2006) and had the fourth-highest RBI mark. Abidjan’s Mokhtar Abdoulaye had a 35-game hitting streak, tied for the third-longest in WAB to this point. WAB didn’t see a single no-hitter for the sixth straight year, the longest-ever streak in any world league.

Lawrence Nassif became the second member of the 3000 hit club, finishing the season with 3175. This put him in striking distance of Darwin Morris’s top mark of 3288. Nassif also became the third to 600 home runs, but still was a good distance from Morris’ 806. Dieudonne Naba became the eighth to 1500 RBI. Kevin Ge was the 16^th to reach 2500 hits. Kadir Onyeali was the 18^th pitcher to 3000 strikeouts.

LF Julius Ayuba won his 13^th Gold Glove, becoming the first (and only as of 2037) 13-time winner in WAB. 3B Seidath Boni won his ninth straight Gold Glove and 1B Edmilson Monteiro won his seventh. SS Godswill Parsons won his seventh Silver Slugger.

12-08-2024, 04:51 AM	#1865
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,889	2020 in WAB Last year’s Western League runner-up Conakry took the top seed at 107-55 for their third straight playoff berth. They set a franchise best and finished first for the first time since 1990. The Coyotes pitching also set West African Baseball team records for strikeouts (1885) and K/9 (11.69). This mark would only get passed once in 2031. Conakry allowed the fewest runs of all WAB teams in 2020 at 614. Defending WL champ Bamako and Nouakchott both finished 96-66 with the Night Riders getting the tiebreaker for second place. The Bullfrogs grew their playoff streak to six seasons while Nouakchott had their third wild card in four years. Bouake was a close fourth at 94-68, bouncing back from a last place 2019 finish. The Blood Hawks posted only their second-ever winning season or playoff berth (2013) since joining in the 2009 expansion. There was a ten game drop to fifth place Banjul. Abidjan, who won 100+ in the prior two seasons, dropped to eighth place at 78-84. Cape Verde was sixth at 83-79, which was their first winning season since 2010. Leading their turnaround was Western League MVP Okoro Yusef in his fifth season. The 23-year old Nigerian third baseman led in runs (124), total bases (404), OBP (.454), slugging (.693), OPS (1.147), wRC+ (194), and WAR (9.6). Yusef added 221 hits, 44 home runs, 132 RBI, and a .379 average. The Vulcans would extend him for the long haul in June 2021 on an eight-year, $113,500,000 deal. For the second time in three years, Conakry’s Gregory Asso was Pitcher of the Year. He led in strikeouts (346), WHIP (0.96), K/BB (11.2), quality starts (21), FIP- (51), and WAR (8.6). Asso added an 18-4 record, 2.75 ERA, and 160 ERA+ over 206.1 innings. He had a 15.09 K/9, setting a new WAB single-season record that still holds in 2037. This was Asso’s final full season, as he’d be derailed by multiple labrum tears and only would make 40 starts over the next four seasons, retiring at age 31. Defending WL champ Bamako swept Bouake 2-0 in the first round, then lost 2-1 in round two to Nouakchott. The Night Riders earned their first Western League Championship Series since 2007, while Conakry was making repeat appearances. The top-seeded Coyotes defeated Nouakchott 3-1 to earn their third-ever pennant (1989, 1990, 2020). Ouagadougou finished atop the Eastern League standings for the first time since 2012, finishing 104-58. The Osprey also guaranteed their first ELCS since 2012 and had their third straight playoff berth. There was a tight battle for second with Yaounde (99-63) edging out Kano (96-66). The Yellow Birds had their third straight playoff berth and the defending West African Champion Kano grew their playoff streak to five. The fourth and final playoff spot went to Libreville at 88-74 for their second-ever berth (2016). Cotonou was the next closest at 83-79. Osprey DH Donatien Nda won Eastern League MVP in his fifth season. The Ivorian switch hitter led in walks drawn (71) and added 135 runs, 41 doubles, 54 home runs, 140 RBI, a 1.109 OPS, 168 wRC+, and 7.4 WAR. Nda stayed two more years with Ouagadougou, then left and signed a five-year deal with Niamey. He managed to deny Yaounde’s Fared Belaid’s bid for a sixth straight MVP despite a record breaking effort. The 31-year old Tunisian Belaid had the world record for hits in a season, getting 268 in both 2015 and 2016. He shattered his own mark in 2020 with 282 hits, which remains the world record as of 2037. Belaid had a .401 batting average, becoming the first player in world history to hit above .400 thrice. He also led in 2020 in runs (144), doubles (62), total bases (446), and WAR (8.1). Led by Belaid’s efforts, Yaounde set multiple single-season team records for offensive excellence. They had a .315 batting average, 1867 hits, and 409 doubles. These were not only WAB team records, but world records in any league. The Yellow Birds’ marks held as the top standard until 2033. Yaounde scored 997 runs, falling shy of Cotonou’s WAB record 1012 from 2014. They also had a .530 slugging percentage, which was the second-best WAB effort to that point. The EL had its seventh different Pitcher of the Year winner in as many years. This time it went to Ouagadougou’s Kelechi Nonso in his fourth season in the rotation. The 26-year old Nigerian righty led in wins at 17-8 and added a 2.99 ERA over 228.2 innings, 251 strikeouts, 156 ERA+, and 6.0 WAR. The Osprey gave him a four-year, $20,160,000 extension in the offseason. Libreville upset defending champ Kano 2-1 in the first round, but got swept 2-0 by Yaounde in round two. The Yellow Birds got their third straight Eastern League Championship Series. They went on the road and upset top seed Ouagadougou 3-2, giving Yaounde their second pennant in three years. The Osprey remained one of three original WAB teams without a single pennant, going 0-5 in their ELCS outings. This was the fourth time they lost despite having the #1 seed. In the 46^th West African Championship, Conakry clobbered Yaounde for the first finals sweep since 2013. The Coyotes became two-time WAB champs, having beaten Port Harcourt back in 1990. Conakry CF Toufiq Boukari was the playoff star, winning MVP of the finals and the WLCS. In 8 starts, the 24-year old Nigerian had 14 hits, 7 runs, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 2 homers, and 7 RBI. Other notes: Ouagadougou’s Rio Ogbonna had 63 home runs and 167 RBI. He fell three short of WAB’s home run record (66 by Shahnawaz Ikram in 2006) and had the fourth-highest RBI mark. Abidjan’s Mokhtar Abdoulaye had a 35-game hitting streak, tied for the third-longest in WAB to this point. WAB didn’t see a single no-hitter for the sixth straight year, the longest-ever streak in any world league. Lawrence Nassif became the second member of the 3000 hit club, finishing the season with 3175. This put him in striking distance of Darwin Morris’s top mark of 3288. Nassif also became the third to 600 home runs, but still was a good distance from Morris’ 806. Dieudonne Naba became the eighth to 1500 RBI. Kevin Ge was the 16^th to reach 2500 hits. Kadir Onyeali was the 18^th pitcher to 3000 strikeouts. LF Julius Ayuba won his 13^th Gold Glove, becoming the first (and only as of 2037) 13-time winner in WAB. 3B Seidath Boni won his ninth straight Gold Glove and 1B Edmilson Monteiro won his seventh. SS Godswill Parsons won his seventh Silver Slugger. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)