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FuzzyRussianHat · 02-07-2025, 07:35 AM

Evan Yanizar – Closer – Bandung Blackhawks – 76.5% First Ballot

Evan Yanizar was a 6’2’’, 190 pound left-handed relief pitcher from Plumbon, Indonesia; a district with around 73,000 people in West Java. Yanizar had electric stuff with strong movement, although his control was average at best. His one-two combo was a 97-99 mph fastball and a curveball, both of which were equally dangerous.

Yanizar’s stamina was low for giving you multiple innings in an outing. However, his durability was excellent for most of his career, so he was usually ready to go whenever. Yanizar had a good pickoff move and strong defense. He was a very harder worker and wasn’t selfish, but wasn’t one to take on a leadership role.

Bandung picked Yanizar 29^th overall in the 2006 APB Draft, the third pick of the second round. He immediately was thrown into the closer role with mixed results as a rookie. Yanizar still got 30 saves, a mark he’d top each of the next seven years for the Blackhawks. He took third in 2008’s Reliever of the Year voting. Yanizar won the award for the first time in 2009 with a blistering 0.75 ERA, 125 strikeouts, 5.0 WAR, and career-best 42 saves.

Yanizar won Reliever of the Year again in 2011 for Bandung with second place finishes in 2012 and 2013; posting 5+ WAR in each of those years. He had another sub-one ERA in 2011 and topped 150+ strikeouts four times in that run. In 2013, Bandung ended a nine-year playoff drought and won the Sundaland Association pennant, falling to Zamboanga in the Austronesia Championship. Yanizar was dominant in the playoffs with 7.2 scoreless innings, 14 strikeouts and 4 saves.

The Blackhawks made the playoffs again in 2014, but lost to Pekanbaru in the association final. Yanizar allowed two unearned runs over four innings, finishing his playoff career with a zero ERA over 11.2 innings. He also had impressive numbers in the World Baseball Championship from 2010-18 with Indonesia, where he also made some starts on the mound. In 90.1 innings, Yanizar had a 7-1 record, 1.79 ERA, 153 strikeouts, 28 walks, 205 ERA+, and 3.2 WAR.

After the 2014 season, the 31-year old Yanizar left Bandung and signed a one-year, $5,400,000 deal with Medan. He had his finest season in 2015 with his third Reliever of the Year win with career bests in ERA (0.49) and WAR (7.3) with a bonkers 512 ERA+ and 0 FIP-. As of 2037, the WAR mark was the third-best by an APB ROTY winner. The Marlins rewarded Yanizar with a two-year, $11,400,000 extension after this.

Medan had gone 82-80 in 2015, but plummeted to 63-99 in 2016. Yanizar had an ERA above two for the first time since his rookie year, but still was third in Reliever of the Year voting. Looking to rebuild, the Marlins traded him to Bandung for three prospects. With Medan, Yanizar had 63 saves, 1.34 ERA, 137 games, 182 innings, 285 strikeouts, 46 walks, 192 ERA+, and 9.3 WAR. The Blackhawks were excited to have their former closer back, giving him a two-year, $8,880,000 extension in spring training 2017.

Yanizar returned to form in his Bandung return, winning his fourth Reliever of the Year in 2017. He became the sixth APB closer to win the award four times. Yanizar’s 41 saves enabled him to pass Afriza Bachdim’s 365 saves to become APB’s all-time leader. The Blackhawks were around .500 for his final years. Yanizar had a respectable 2008 and was the first APB closer to reach 400 saves. He only held the top spot briefly as his Hall of Fame classmate Metta Adam passed him in 2019.

Unfortunately in September 2018, Yanizar suffered a partially torn UCL, knocking him out nine months. He made it back for 22 innings in 2019 in mid-relief with a 1.23 ERA. However, Yanizar tore his labrum in September 2019 and decided to retire that winter shortly after his 36^th birthday. Between Bandung stints, Yanizar had 354 saves, 1.27 ERA, 851 innings, 1347 strikeouts, 213 walks, 195 ERA+, and 41.0 WAR. The Blackhawks would quickly retire his #27 uniform.

All said, Yanizar finished with 417 saves and 536 shutdowns, an 85-65 record, 1.28 ERA, 846 games, 1033 innings, 1632 strikeouts, 259 walks, 194 ERA+, 38 FIP-, and 50.3 WAR. Yanizar is APB’s all-time ERA leader as of 2037 among pitchers with at least 1000 career innings. He also is the leader in career opponent’s slugging percentage (.235).

Yanizar still ranks 5^th in saves and 7^th in games pitched. His .452 opponent’s OPS ranks 3^rd, .158 average is 3^rd, and .217 OBP is 12^th. Yanizar’s 14.22 K/9 ranks 6^th and his 4.90 H/9 is 3^rd. Among Hall of Fame relievers worldwide, his ERA ranks 7^th. Yanizar ranks 41^st in WAR among all closers and 34^th in shutdowns. His ERA+ is 28^th among world HOF relievers, his FIP- is 21^st, and his opponent’s OPS ranks 8^th.

Even when acknowledging the very low offense environment in APB compared to other leagues, Yanizar’s stats rank favorably among the great closers in world history. His WAR is fourth among APB HOF closers as of 2037 and a few do have a better ERA, although they didn’t have the 1000+ innings to qualify as the overall APB leader.

It isn’t easy to rank APB’s all-time relievers with Yanizar usually making most top ten lists. He hits a lot of top five lists and some might even put him in the #1 spot. Yanizar wasn’t on prominent championship teams and never led the league in saves, which lowered his stock with some voters. Yanizar only got 76.5% on his ballot debut, but it was enough for a first ballot selection as part of Austronesia Professional Baseball’s 2025 HOF class.

Metta Adam – Closer – Taipei Tigercats – 73.9% First Ballot

Metta Adam was a 6’2’’, 195 pound right-handed relief pitcher from Bogor, Indonesia; a city of nearly a million people within the Jakarta metropolitan area. Adam had filthy stuff and excellent control, but his movement could be shaky and he could get burned on a hanging breaking ball. His curveball was usually excellent along with a 98-100 mph fastball, but the extreme flyball tendency could make you nervous.

Especially for a reliever, Adam’s stamina and durability were outstanding. He was essentially never injured and he’d lead in his league in games pitched six times. Adam had a respectable pickoff move and great defense. He was also notorious for being the clubhouse’s class clown who loved coming up with elaborate pranks and tricks. Once on the mound though, he was all business.

A teenaged Adam happened to catch the attention of a scout from Taipei, who signed him to a developmental deal in April 2001. He spent around six years in the Tigercats academy before debuting in mid-relief in 2007 at age 22. After decent results, Adam was moved into the closer role in his second year and held it for six seasons with the Tigercats.

Taipei emerged as the class of the Taiwan League in 2009, ending a ten-year playoff drought. They went 110-52 in 2010, but both years lost to Zamboanga in the Taiwan-Philippine Association Championship. After missing the postseason in 2011, the Tigercats started a nine-year playoff streak from 2012-20. They were notorious early in that run for never winning the pennant despite multiple 100+ win seasons. Indeed, Taipei was 0-4 in the association finals during Adam’s tenure.

His playoff stats were a mixed bag with a 4.08 ERA over 17.2 innings in nine appearances, 0-3 record, 2 saves, and 28 strikeouts. Adam’s 66 ERA+ is quite poor, but he also still managed 1.3 WAR and 3 FIP-, suggesting he was a victim of bad luck and defensive woes. Adam had similar stats in the World Baseball Championship from 2009-20 with Indonesia with a subpar 91 ERA+, but solid 77 FIP- and 1.7 WAR. In the WBC, Adam had a 4.08 ERA over 70.2 innings with 115 strikeouts and 21 walks.

Adam got plenty of save opportunities though with Taipei averaging 107 wins per season from 2009-13. He had five straight seasons leading in both saves and appearances, including 50 saves in 2010 and 53 in 2013. 53 set the APB single-season record and he’s the only player to reach 50+ twice. Adam’s ERA was less impressive than people like Hall of Fame classmate Evan Yanizar. Adam never won Reliever of the Year with Taipei, taking third in 2008 and second in 2010, 2012, and 2013.

With Taipei, Adam had 271 saves and 303 shutdowns, 47-47 record, 1.87 ERA, 495 games, 609.2 innings, 987 strikeouts, 107 walks, 146 ERA+, and 26.7 WAR. He left for free agency after the 2013 season at age 29 and signed a two-year, $10,900,000 deal with Medan. Adam led again in saves with 49 in 2014 for the Marlins, posting a 1.99 ERA over 95 innings, 151 strikeouts, and 4.1 WAR. However, they would finish second in the Malacca League. In the offseason, Medan traded Adam to Semarang for two prospects.

Adam got 35 saves with the Sliders, but he had a 2.64 ERA and a career-worst 0.5 WAR and 90 ERA+. Now 31-years old, Adam was a free agent again and put out feelings worldwide. Major League Baseball’s Chicago Cubs gave him a shot on a one-year, $8,100,000 deal. He was okay in middle relief with 48 innings and 0.8 WAR for the Cubs and allowed one run in three playoff innings.

Wanting to return to a closer role, Adam came back to APB in 2017 on a three-year, $17,700,000 deal with Depok. For the mid-level Demons in 2017, he had 39 saves, 1.98 ERA, 86.1 innings, and 2.7 WAR. Adam would get traded again in the offseason, starting a second stint with Semarang. He had limited use in 2018 with 46.2 innings, 3 saves, and 1.0 WAR.

In 2019, Adam returned to the closer role and led in saves (40) for the seventh time in his career. He was second in Reliever of the Year voting again and joined Yanizar as the only APB closers with 400 saves. Adam passed him for the top spot at 437. Between his Semarang stints, Adam had 78 saves, 2.15 ERA, 222.1 innings, 331 strikeouts, 112 ERA+, and 4.8 WAR. This marked the end of his APB run, although he had three more pro seasons. Now 35, Adam ended up in the European Baseball Federation on a two-year, $13,400,000 deal with Frankfurt.

Adam had a strong start in Germany, taking third in ROTY voting in 2020 with conference bests in saves (48) and games (82). He ultimately never won the top award in any league despite his efforts. Adam allowed three runs in 5.1 playoff innings as the Falcons took a second round loss. Adam was removed from the closer role after a sluggish start in 2021 with a 3.99 ERA and 0.2 WAR.

He did get 14 saves that year, which game Adam 500 career saves over his combined career. He was only the eighth reliever in all of pro baseball history to reach 500 saves and ended up with exactly 500. For Frankfurt, he had 62 saves, 3.08 ERA, 138 games, 160.2 innings, 179 strikeouts, 123 ERA+, and 1.0 WAR.

For 2022, MLB’s Oakland Owls gave him a look. He had one appearance, tossing 2.2 scoreless innings. However, Oakland cut him in late April to free up roster space. Calgary signed him in May, but he only made one MLB appearance for the Cheetahs while spending two months in minor league Regina. Adam was cut in July, then finished the year at New Orleans’ affiliate in Lafayette. He retired from the game that winter at age 38. Between brief MLB stints, Adam had a 2.93 ERA over 55.1 innings and 1.0 WAR.

In APB, Adam finished with 437 saves and 508 shutdowns, 72-79 record, 1.95 ERA, 1013.1 innings, 1607 strikeouts, 183 walks, 133 ERA+, 53 FIP-, and 38.2 WAR. He remained the saves leader until finally passed in the mid 2030s by Taryono Putra. As of 2037, Adam is 2^nd in saves and 8^th in games. Among all pitchers with 1000+ innings, his ERA ranks 34^th. Adam’s .512 opponent’s OPS is 18^th while his .173/.217/ .295 triple slash is 9^th/11^th/43^rd.

While Adam had his HOF classmate Yanizar beat in saves, he was below him in the rate stats and just behind in the counting stats. Among APB’s Hall of Fame closers, Adam ranks 10^th in WAR and 5^th in strikeouts. His non-APB run did boost him on the world leaderboards for longevity. Combined, Adam had 500 saves and 586 shutdowns, 90-91 record, 2.15 ERA, 1009 games, 1229.1 innings, 1839 strikeouts, 218 walks, 131 ERA+, and 40.2 WAR.

As of 2037, Adam ranks 13^th in the world in pro saves, 12^th in shutdowns, and 27^th in games pitched. He’s one of only 29 pitchers to appear in 1000+ games. Adam’s rate stats are way too weak to make the top 50s even with the built-in lower offense of APB.

Still, Adam’s longevity was impressive and that resonated with many voters. Being the saves leader was a clincher by itself for most, even if the advanced stats suggested he was far less dominant than most of the true elite closers. Like with Yanizar, it isn’t easy for APB scholars to rate the top closer lists with no slam dunk standouts. Regardless of where you’d rank him, Adam earned his Hall of Fame spot in 2025 with a debut at 73.9%.

02-07-2025, 07:35 AM	#2046
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 3,192	2025 APB Hall of Fame (Part 2) Evan Yanizar – Closer – Bandung Blackhawks – 76.5% First Ballot Evan Yanizar was a 6’2’’, 190 pound left-handed relief pitcher from Plumbon, Indonesia; a district with around 73,000 people in West Java. Yanizar had electric stuff with strong movement, although his control was average at best. His one-two combo was a 97-99 mph fastball and a curveball, both of which were equally dangerous. Yanizar’s stamina was low for giving you multiple innings in an outing. However, his durability was excellent for most of his career, so he was usually ready to go whenever. Yanizar had a good pickoff move and strong defense. He was a very harder worker and wasn’t selfish, but wasn’t one to take on a leadership role. Bandung picked Yanizar 29^th overall in the 2006 APB Draft, the third pick of the second round. He immediately was thrown into the closer role with mixed results as a rookie. Yanizar still got 30 saves, a mark he’d top each of the next seven years for the Blackhawks. He took third in 2008’s Reliever of the Year voting. Yanizar won the award for the first time in 2009 with a blistering 0.75 ERA, 125 strikeouts, 5.0 WAR, and career-best 42 saves. Yanizar won Reliever of the Year again in 2011 for Bandung with second place finishes in 2012 and 2013; posting 5+ WAR in each of those years. He had another sub-one ERA in 2011 and topped 150+ strikeouts four times in that run. In 2013, Bandung ended a nine-year playoff drought and won the Sundaland Association pennant, falling to Zamboanga in the Austronesia Championship. Yanizar was dominant in the playoffs with 7.2 scoreless innings, 14 strikeouts and 4 saves. The Blackhawks made the playoffs again in 2014, but lost to Pekanbaru in the association final. Yanizar allowed two unearned runs over four innings, finishing his playoff career with a zero ERA over 11.2 innings. He also had impressive numbers in the World Baseball Championship from 2010-18 with Indonesia, where he also made some starts on the mound. In 90.1 innings, Yanizar had a 7-1 record, 1.79 ERA, 153 strikeouts, 28 walks, 205 ERA+, and 3.2 WAR. After the 2014 season, the 31-year old Yanizar left Bandung and signed a one-year, $5,400,000 deal with Medan. He had his finest season in 2015 with his third Reliever of the Year win with career bests in ERA (0.49) and WAR (7.3) with a bonkers 512 ERA+ and 0 FIP-. As of 2037, the WAR mark was the third-best by an APB ROTY winner. The Marlins rewarded Yanizar with a two-year, $11,400,000 extension after this. Medan had gone 82-80 in 2015, but plummeted to 63-99 in 2016. Yanizar had an ERA above two for the first time since his rookie year, but still was third in Reliever of the Year voting. Looking to rebuild, the Marlins traded him to Bandung for three prospects. With Medan, Yanizar had 63 saves, 1.34 ERA, 137 games, 182 innings, 285 strikeouts, 46 walks, 192 ERA+, and 9.3 WAR. The Blackhawks were excited to have their former closer back, giving him a two-year, $8,880,000 extension in spring training 2017. Yanizar returned to form in his Bandung return, winning his fourth Reliever of the Year in 2017. He became the sixth APB closer to win the award four times. Yanizar’s 41 saves enabled him to pass Afriza Bachdim’s 365 saves to become APB’s all-time leader. The Blackhawks were around .500 for his final years. Yanizar had a respectable 2008 and was the first APB closer to reach 400 saves. He only held the top spot briefly as his Hall of Fame classmate Metta Adam passed him in 2019. Unfortunately in September 2018, Yanizar suffered a partially torn UCL, knocking him out nine months. He made it back for 22 innings in 2019 in mid-relief with a 1.23 ERA. However, Yanizar tore his labrum in September 2019 and decided to retire that winter shortly after his 36^th birthday. Between Bandung stints, Yanizar had 354 saves, 1.27 ERA, 851 innings, 1347 strikeouts, 213 walks, 195 ERA+, and 41.0 WAR. The Blackhawks would quickly retire his #27 uniform. All said, Yanizar finished with 417 saves and 536 shutdowns, an 85-65 record, 1.28 ERA, 846 games, 1033 innings, 1632 strikeouts, 259 walks, 194 ERA+, 38 FIP-, and 50.3 WAR. Yanizar is APB’s all-time ERA leader as of 2037 among pitchers with at least 1000 career innings. He also is the leader in career opponent’s slugging percentage (.235). Yanizar still ranks 5^th in saves and 7^th in games pitched. His .452 opponent’s OPS ranks 3^rd, .158 average is 3^rd, and .217 OBP is 12^th. Yanizar’s 14.22 K/9 ranks 6^th and his 4.90 H/9 is 3^rd. Among Hall of Fame relievers worldwide, his ERA ranks 7^th. Yanizar ranks 41^st in WAR among all closers and 34^th in shutdowns. His ERA+ is 28^th among world HOF relievers, his FIP- is 21^st, and his opponent’s OPS ranks 8^th. Even when acknowledging the very low offense environment in APB compared to other leagues, Yanizar’s stats rank favorably among the great closers in world history. His WAR is fourth among APB HOF closers as of 2037 and a few do have a better ERA, although they didn’t have the 1000+ innings to qualify as the overall APB leader. It isn’t easy to rank APB’s all-time relievers with Yanizar usually making most top ten lists. He hits a lot of top five lists and some might even put him in the #1 spot. Yanizar wasn’t on prominent championship teams and never led the league in saves, which lowered his stock with some voters. Yanizar only got 76.5% on his ballot debut, but it was enough for a first ballot selection as part of Austronesia Professional Baseball’s 2025 HOF class. Metta Adam – Closer – Taipei Tigercats – 73.9% First Ballot Metta Adam was a 6’2’’, 195 pound right-handed relief pitcher from Bogor, Indonesia; a city of nearly a million people within the Jakarta metropolitan area. Adam had filthy stuff and excellent control, but his movement could be shaky and he could get burned on a hanging breaking ball. His curveball was usually excellent along with a 98-100 mph fastball, but the extreme flyball tendency could make you nervous. Especially for a reliever, Adam’s stamina and durability were outstanding. He was essentially never injured and he’d lead in his league in games pitched six times. Adam had a respectable pickoff move and great defense. He was also notorious for being the clubhouse’s class clown who loved coming up with elaborate pranks and tricks. Once on the mound though, he was all business. A teenaged Adam happened to catch the attention of a scout from Taipei, who signed him to a developmental deal in April 2001. He spent around six years in the Tigercats academy before debuting in mid-relief in 2007 at age 22. After decent results, Adam was moved into the closer role in his second year and held it for six seasons with the Tigercats. Taipei emerged as the class of the Taiwan League in 2009, ending a ten-year playoff drought. They went 110-52 in 2010, but both years lost to Zamboanga in the Taiwan-Philippine Association Championship. After missing the postseason in 2011, the Tigercats started a nine-year playoff streak from 2012-20. They were notorious early in that run for never winning the pennant despite multiple 100+ win seasons. Indeed, Taipei was 0-4 in the association finals during Adam’s tenure. His playoff stats were a mixed bag with a 4.08 ERA over 17.2 innings in nine appearances, 0-3 record, 2 saves, and 28 strikeouts. Adam’s 66 ERA+ is quite poor, but he also still managed 1.3 WAR and 3 FIP-, suggesting he was a victim of bad luck and defensive woes. Adam had similar stats in the World Baseball Championship from 2009-20 with Indonesia with a subpar 91 ERA+, but solid 77 FIP- and 1.7 WAR. In the WBC, Adam had a 4.08 ERA over 70.2 innings with 115 strikeouts and 21 walks. Adam got plenty of save opportunities though with Taipei averaging 107 wins per season from 2009-13. He had five straight seasons leading in both saves and appearances, including 50 saves in 2010 and 53 in 2013. 53 set the APB single-season record and he’s the only player to reach 50+ twice. Adam’s ERA was less impressive than people like Hall of Fame classmate Evan Yanizar. Adam never won Reliever of the Year with Taipei, taking third in 2008 and second in 2010, 2012, and 2013. With Taipei, Adam had 271 saves and 303 shutdowns, 47-47 record, 1.87 ERA, 495 games, 609.2 innings, 987 strikeouts, 107 walks, 146 ERA+, and 26.7 WAR. He left for free agency after the 2013 season at age 29 and signed a two-year, $10,900,000 deal with Medan. Adam led again in saves with 49 in 2014 for the Marlins, posting a 1.99 ERA over 95 innings, 151 strikeouts, and 4.1 WAR. However, they would finish second in the Malacca League. In the offseason, Medan traded Adam to Semarang for two prospects. Adam got 35 saves with the Sliders, but he had a 2.64 ERA and a career-worst 0.5 WAR and 90 ERA+. Now 31-years old, Adam was a free agent again and put out feelings worldwide. Major League Baseball’s Chicago Cubs gave him a shot on a one-year, $8,100,000 deal. He was okay in middle relief with 48 innings and 0.8 WAR for the Cubs and allowed one run in three playoff innings. Wanting to return to a closer role, Adam came back to APB in 2017 on a three-year, $17,700,000 deal with Depok. For the mid-level Demons in 2017, he had 39 saves, 1.98 ERA, 86.1 innings, and 2.7 WAR. Adam would get traded again in the offseason, starting a second stint with Semarang. He had limited use in 2018 with 46.2 innings, 3 saves, and 1.0 WAR. In 2019, Adam returned to the closer role and led in saves (40) for the seventh time in his career. He was second in Reliever of the Year voting again and joined Yanizar as the only APB closers with 400 saves. Adam passed him for the top spot at 437. Between his Semarang stints, Adam had 78 saves, 2.15 ERA, 222.1 innings, 331 strikeouts, 112 ERA+, and 4.8 WAR. This marked the end of his APB run, although he had three more pro seasons. Now 35, Adam ended up in the European Baseball Federation on a two-year, $13,400,000 deal with Frankfurt. Adam had a strong start in Germany, taking third in ROTY voting in 2020 with conference bests in saves (48) and games (82). He ultimately never won the top award in any league despite his efforts. Adam allowed three runs in 5.1 playoff innings as the Falcons took a second round loss. Adam was removed from the closer role after a sluggish start in 2021 with a 3.99 ERA and 0.2 WAR. He did get 14 saves that year, which game Adam 500 career saves over his combined career. He was only the eighth reliever in all of pro baseball history to reach 500 saves and ended up with exactly 500. For Frankfurt, he had 62 saves, 3.08 ERA, 138 games, 160.2 innings, 179 strikeouts, 123 ERA+, and 1.0 WAR. For 2022, MLB’s Oakland Owls gave him a look. He had one appearance, tossing 2.2 scoreless innings. However, Oakland cut him in late April to free up roster space. Calgary signed him in May, but he only made one MLB appearance for the Cheetahs while spending two months in minor league Regina. Adam was cut in July, then finished the year at New Orleans’ affiliate in Lafayette. He retired from the game that winter at age 38. Between brief MLB stints, Adam had a 2.93 ERA over 55.1 innings and 1.0 WAR. In APB, Adam finished with 437 saves and 508 shutdowns, 72-79 record, 1.95 ERA, 1013.1 innings, 1607 strikeouts, 183 walks, 133 ERA+, 53 FIP-, and 38.2 WAR. He remained the saves leader until finally passed in the mid 2030s by Taryono Putra. As of 2037, Adam is 2^nd in saves and 8^th in games. Among all pitchers with 1000+ innings, his ERA ranks 34^th. Adam’s .512 opponent’s OPS is 18^th while his .173/.217/ .295 triple slash is 9^th/11^th/43^rd. While Adam had his HOF classmate Yanizar beat in saves, he was below him in the rate stats and just behind in the counting stats. Among APB’s Hall of Fame closers, Adam ranks 10^th in WAR and 5^th in strikeouts. His non-APB run did boost him on the world leaderboards for longevity. Combined, Adam had 500 saves and 586 shutdowns, 90-91 record, 2.15 ERA, 1009 games, 1229.1 innings, 1839 strikeouts, 218 walks, 131 ERA+, and 40.2 WAR. As of 2037, Adam ranks 13^th in the world in pro saves, 12^th in shutdowns, and 27^th in games pitched. He’s one of only 29 pitchers to appear in 1000+ games. Adam’s rate stats are way too weak to make the top 50s even with the built-in lower offense of APB. Still, Adam’s longevity was impressive and that resonated with many voters. Being the saves leader was a clincher by itself for most, even if the advanced stats suggested he was far less dominant than most of the true elite closers. Like with Yanizar, it isn’t easy for APB scholars to rate the top closer lists with no slam dunk standouts. Regardless of where you’d rank him, Adam earned his Hall of Fame spot in 2025 with a debut at 73.9%. __________________ 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)