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FuzzyRussianHat · 06-05-2025, 06:05 AM

The best three records in the Bolivar League battled in the Peru-Bolivia Division with Arequipa, Lima, and La Paz earning return playoff berths. The Arrows were third last year, but went onto win the pennant anyway. In 2030, Arequipa took first at 104-58 and secured the top seed. The Lobos took second at 98-64, growing their playoff streak to four years. La Paz was third at 96-66 for the final wild card slot. Arequipa allowed the fewest runs (602) while Lima’s offense had 1768 hits; the second-most in BL history.

Bogota ended the longest active playoff drought in the Bolivar League at 22 seasons. The Bats won the Colombia-Ecuador Division at 94-68, fending off Barranquilla (90-72), and Guayaquil (88-74). Although the Blues led ins coring with 838 runs, their playoff streak ended at eight seasons.

Caracas reclaimed the Venezuela Division at 91-71, earning their 12^th division crown in 14 years. Barquisimeto was second at 83-79 while last year’s division winner Maracaibo fell to 76-86. For the Colts, they’ve now posted 15 winning seasons in a row.

Lima’s Marc Melgar won his third consecutive Bolivar League MVP. The 28-year old hometown hero led in hits (257), runs (133), RBI (132), total bases (470), average (.415), slugging (.758), OPS (1.208), wRC+ (204), and WAR (10.4). Melgar joined West African Baseball hit king Fares Belaid as the only players in world history to hit above .400 thrice. For Melgar, he has done it consecutively with .404, .420, and .415 from 2028-30.

Melgar’s 257 hits were a career high and tied for third-most in Beisbol Sudamerica history behind Nuno Escalante’s 262 from 2018 and Juan Suarez’s 259 from 2022. His 470 total bases tied for the sixth-best in BSA history. Melgar also had 36 doubles, 15 triples, and 49 home runs. He also accomplished the rare feat of having a six-hit game and three home run game in the same season. Melgar did the former against Trujillo on August 2 and the latter facing Quito on September 12.

In his second year with Caracas, Bartolo Flores became a four-time Pitcher of the Year winner. He had won the award previously with Santa Cruz in 2021, 24, and 25. Flores joined the Colts on a five-year, $120 million deal for 2029. The 32-year old Ecuadoran righty remarkably led the league in strikeouts for the tenth consecutive season, this time with 340. Flores also led in WAR (8.3) and K/BB (13.6). He posted a 2.78 ERA in 252.2 innings, 143 ERA+, and 17-10 record.

Bogota swept Caracas 2-0 in the first round, then shocked defending champ Arequipa 3-2 in the divisional series. The Bats earned their first trip to the Bolivar League Championship Series since their early 2000s dynasty run. Lima outlasted La Paz 3-2 on the other side, giving the Lobos their third BLCS trip in four years. Bogota ultimately ended their 24 year title drought with a 4-2 victory over Lima, making the Bats seven-time Bolivar League champs (1951, 1973, 1995, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2030).

Three teams were in a tight fight for the Southern Cone League’s top seed. South Central Division champ Santiago and North Division champ Brasilia finished even at 102-60 with the tiebreaker giving the #1 spot to the Saints. Santiago’s playoff streak grew to 11 seasons with ten division titles in that run. The Saints are now on a 22-year streak of winning seasons. The Bearcats meanwhile earned a third straight division crown.

Brasilia had to fend off a 100-62 Manaus for the division crown, as the Magpies took the first wild card. It was Manaus’s second playoff berth in three years. Salta gave the Saints a fight at 96-66, which ended a nine-year playoff drought for the Silver Hawks as the second wild card. Just missing the wild card cut from those divisions were Salvador (94-68), Concepcion (93-69), and defending Copa Sudamerica winner Belo Horizonte (89-73).

Over in the Southeast Division, Buenos Aires (89-73) prevailed over Rosario (86-76), Sao Paulo (84-78), and Montevideo (83-79). The Atlantics picked up their third playoff trip in five years, while the Padres saw their streak ended at six. Brasilia led the Southern Cone League with 830 runs and had a .493 team slugging percentage, the third-best in league history. The Chiefs allowed the fewest runs at 509.

MVP honors went to Sao Paulo 3B Hector Gonzalez in his second year as a full-time starter. The 27-year old Colombian led in WAR (10.9), walks (78), OBP (.439), and wRC+ (209). Gonzalez added 47 home runs, 113 RBI, 216 hits, 108 runs, and 1.080 OPS. This effort earned him an eight-year, $146,900,000 extension in the offseason. Gonzalez held off Rio de Janeiro slugger Simon Veronese for MVP, as the latter led with 60 home runs and 142 RBI.

Veteran Vitorio Rosales had a career year at age 35 for Salta, winning Pitcher of the Year. He joined the Storm in 2029 after pitching previously with Cali and Barranquilla. The Colombian righty won an ERA title at 2.26 and led with four shutouts. Rosales had a 19-12 record, 262.1 innings, 251 strikeouts, 163 ERA+, and 7.1 WAR.

Buenos Aires ousted Salta 2-0 in the first round, but promptly was swept 3-0 by Santiago in the divisional series. The Saints earned their fourth trip to the Southern Cone Championship in a decade. On the other side, Manaus upset Brasilia 3-2 in a classic. For the third straight year, the Bearcats went one-and-done despite winning 100+ games.

The Magpies earned their second-ever finals trip, having won their lone pennant in 2027 in an upset over Santiago. Manaus reused the same script, knocking off the Saints 4-2 to claim the Southern Cone crown. For Santiago, they’ve now lost their last four finals trips. For the tenth straight year, the Saints made the playoffs and left ultimately empty handed.

Bogota ultimately rolled to a 4-1 victory over Manaus in the 100^th edition of Copa Sudamerica. The Bats won their fourth cup, having also taken it in 2000, 2004, and 2005. Four of the last seven Copa Sudamericas have been won by a Colombian team. CF Axel Greene was a surprise finals MVP winner, considering he finished his career with -4.2 WAR over 823 games. The 30-year old Belizean in 18 playoff starts had 19 hits, 9 runs, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 2 homers, 8 RBI, and 0.5 WAR.

Other notes: Curitiba’s pitching staff allowed 1725 hits with a 10.87 H/9, both marks were the second-worst in Southern Cone League history behind their own worsts of 1774 and 11.19 from the prior year. In milestones, Juan Rizo became the 4^th to 3500 career hits. Elijah Reuter became the 19^th member of the 3000 hit club. The 500 home run club now had 65 members after Martinho Criscuolo, Spinoza Arajo, and Santino Garza met the mark in 2030.

Otavio Furtado and Bartolo Flores became the 71^st and 72^nd pitchers to win 200 wins. Flores also became the 53^rd to 3500 strikeouts. Isias Fabian became the 40^th closer to 300 saves. LF Feliz Zaldivar won his 8^th straight Gold Glove. SS Eddy Corunha won his 9^th Silver Slugger.

06-05-2025, 06:05 AM	#2269
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,882	2030 in BSA The best three records in the Bolivar League battled in the Peru-Bolivia Division with Arequipa, Lima, and La Paz earning return playoff berths. The Arrows were third last year, but went onto win the pennant anyway. In 2030, Arequipa took first at 104-58 and secured the top seed. The Lobos took second at 98-64, growing their playoff streak to four years. La Paz was third at 96-66 for the final wild card slot. Arequipa allowed the fewest runs (602) while Lima’s offense had 1768 hits; the second-most in BL history. Bogota ended the longest active playoff drought in the Bolivar League at 22 seasons. The Bats won the Colombia-Ecuador Division at 94-68, fending off Barranquilla (90-72), and Guayaquil (88-74). Although the Blues led ins coring with 838 runs, their playoff streak ended at eight seasons. Caracas reclaimed the Venezuela Division at 91-71, earning their 12^th division crown in 14 years. Barquisimeto was second at 83-79 while last year’s division winner Maracaibo fell to 76-86. For the Colts, they’ve now posted 15 winning seasons in a row. Lima’s Marc Melgar won his third consecutive Bolivar League MVP. The 28-year old hometown hero led in hits (257), runs (133), RBI (132), total bases (470), average (.415), slugging (.758), OPS (1.208), wRC+ (204), and WAR (10.4). Melgar joined West African Baseball hit king Fares Belaid as the only players in world history to hit above .400 thrice. For Melgar, he has done it consecutively with .404, .420, and .415 from 2028-30. Melgar’s 257 hits were a career high and tied for third-most in Beisbol Sudamerica history behind Nuno Escalante’s 262 from 2018 and Juan Suarez’s 259 from 2022. His 470 total bases tied for the sixth-best in BSA history. Melgar also had 36 doubles, 15 triples, and 49 home runs. He also accomplished the rare feat of having a six-hit game and three home run game in the same season. Melgar did the former against Trujillo on August 2 and the latter facing Quito on September 12. In his second year with Caracas, Bartolo Flores became a four-time Pitcher of the Year winner. He had won the award previously with Santa Cruz in 2021, 24, and 25. Flores joined the Colts on a five-year, $120 million deal for 2029. The 32-year old Ecuadoran righty remarkably led the league in strikeouts for the tenth consecutive season, this time with 340. Flores also led in WAR (8.3) and K/BB (13.6). He posted a 2.78 ERA in 252.2 innings, 143 ERA+, and 17-10 record. Bogota swept Caracas 2-0 in the first round, then shocked defending champ Arequipa 3-2 in the divisional series. The Bats earned their first trip to the Bolivar League Championship Series since their early 2000s dynasty run. Lima outlasted La Paz 3-2 on the other side, giving the Lobos their third BLCS trip in four years. Bogota ultimately ended their 24 year title drought with a 4-2 victory over Lima, making the Bats seven-time Bolivar League champs (1951, 1973, 1995, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2030). Three teams were in a tight fight for the Southern Cone League’s top seed. South Central Division champ Santiago and North Division champ Brasilia finished even at 102-60 with the tiebreaker giving the #1 spot to the Saints. Santiago’s playoff streak grew to 11 seasons with ten division titles in that run. The Saints are now on a 22-year streak of winning seasons. The Bearcats meanwhile earned a third straight division crown. Brasilia had to fend off a 100-62 Manaus for the division crown, as the Magpies took the first wild card. It was Manaus’s second playoff berth in three years. Salta gave the Saints a fight at 96-66, which ended a nine-year playoff drought for the Silver Hawks as the second wild card. Just missing the wild card cut from those divisions were Salvador (94-68), Concepcion (93-69), and defending Copa Sudamerica winner Belo Horizonte (89-73). Over in the Southeast Division, Buenos Aires (89-73) prevailed over Rosario (86-76), Sao Paulo (84-78), and Montevideo (83-79). The Atlantics picked up their third playoff trip in five years, while the Padres saw their streak ended at six. Brasilia led the Southern Cone League with 830 runs and had a .493 team slugging percentage, the third-best in league history. The Chiefs allowed the fewest runs at 509. MVP honors went to Sao Paulo 3B Hector Gonzalez in his second year as a full-time starter. The 27-year old Colombian led in WAR (10.9), walks (78), OBP (.439), and wRC+ (209). Gonzalez added 47 home runs, 113 RBI, 216 hits, 108 runs, and 1.080 OPS. This effort earned him an eight-year, $146,900,000 extension in the offseason. Gonzalez held off Rio de Janeiro slugger Simon Veronese for MVP, as the latter led with 60 home runs and 142 RBI. Veteran Vitorio Rosales had a career year at age 35 for Salta, winning Pitcher of the Year. He joined the Storm in 2029 after pitching previously with Cali and Barranquilla. The Colombian righty won an ERA title at 2.26 and led with four shutouts. Rosales had a 19-12 record, 262.1 innings, 251 strikeouts, 163 ERA+, and 7.1 WAR. Buenos Aires ousted Salta 2-0 in the first round, but promptly was swept 3-0 by Santiago in the divisional series. The Saints earned their fourth trip to the Southern Cone Championship in a decade. On the other side, Manaus upset Brasilia 3-2 in a classic. For the third straight year, the Bearcats went one-and-done despite winning 100+ games. The Magpies earned their second-ever finals trip, having won their lone pennant in 2027 in an upset over Santiago. Manaus reused the same script, knocking off the Saints 4-2 to claim the Southern Cone crown. For Santiago, they’ve now lost their last four finals trips. For the tenth straight year, the Saints made the playoffs and left ultimately empty handed. Bogota ultimately rolled to a 4-1 victory over Manaus in the 100^th edition of Copa Sudamerica. The Bats won their fourth cup, having also taken it in 2000, 2004, and 2005. Four of the last seven Copa Sudamericas have been won by a Colombian team. CF Axel Greene was a surprise finals MVP winner, considering he finished his career with -4.2 WAR over 823 games. The 30-year old Belizean in 18 playoff starts had 19 hits, 9 runs, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 2 homers, 8 RBI, and 0.5 WAR. Other notes: Curitiba’s pitching staff allowed 1725 hits with a 10.87 H/9, both marks were the second-worst in Southern Cone League history behind their own worsts of 1774 and 11.19 from the prior year. In milestones, Juan Rizo became the 4^th to 3500 career hits. Elijah Reuter became the 19^th member of the 3000 hit club. The 500 home run club now had 65 members after Martinho Criscuolo, Spinoza Arajo, and Santino Garza met the mark in 2030. Otavio Furtado and Bartolo Flores became the 71^st and 72^nd pitchers to win 200 wins. Flores also became the 53^rd to 3500 strikeouts. Isias Fabian became the 40^th closer to 300 saves. LF Feliz Zaldivar won his 8^th straight Gold Glove. SS Eddy Corunha won his 9^th Silver Slugger. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)