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FuzzyRussianHat · 07-19-2025, 04:41 PM

Pitcher Ryan El Hadi stood alone for induction into the Arab League Baseball Hall of Fame in 2032 as a no-doubter at 96.2%. The closest returner to the 66% requirement was 1B Faqi Al-Thakur at 60.2% on his fourth ballot. 1B Lance Vogel was the only other guy above 50% with a 52.9% fourth try. The next best debut was down at 30.8% and no one was dropped after ten failed ballots.

Ryan El Hadi – Starting Pitcher – Abu Dhabi Destroyers – 96.2% First Ballot

Ryan El Hadi was a 6’2’’, 200 pound left-handed starting pitcher from Al-Aziziyah, Libya; a town of 23,400 people located 25 miles southwest of Tripoli. He was the first Libyan to earn the HOF induction. El Hadi had strong stuff and outstanding movement paired with above average control. He had three equally potent pitches in the arsenal with a 99-101 mph fastball, changeup, and knuckle curve. El Hadi’s stellar movement led to an extreme groundball tendency.

El Hadi’s stamina was below average relative to many ALB aces, but his overall efficiency still gave him a good slate of quality starts. Major injuries also limited his career, although he still powered through for a 15-year career. El Hadi had a stellar pickoff move, but was a weaker defensive pitcher. He was a strong leader and was very outspoken, but his heart was usually in the right place.

In July 2005, El Hadi left Libya for the United Arab Emirates on a developmental deal with Abu Dhabi. He spent his entire career there, debuting in 2011 as a reliever with 44.1 innings at age 22. El Hadi earned a full-time roster spot in 2012 as the Destroyers become a major contender for the first time in franchise history, starting a six-year playoff streak. He was merely a good starter and not a dominant ace in his first two seasons in the rotation.

Still, Abu Dhabi earned their first-ever ALB Championship in 2012, defeating Tripoli in the final. El Hadi had a respectable postseason with a 3.76 ERA over 26.1 innings with 24 strikeouts. He then had a 3.50 ERA over 36 innings with 35 Ks in the Baseball Grand Championship, although the Destroyers finished 7-12. Abu Dhabi couldn’t immediately follow up their title with success, losing in the first round in 2013 and in the Eastern Conference Final in both 2014-15.

Disaster struck for El Hadi in spring training 2014 with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament, knocking him out for the entire season. He made a triumphant return in 2015 by winning his lone Pitcher of the Year with career and conference bests in both ERA (2.07) and wins (22-7). El Hadi’s 2016 was even better by WAR with a career-best 9.1, taking second in POTY voting.

Abu Dhabi had an outstanding 114-48 record in 2016, although they were overshadowed by an ALB-record 117-45 by Jeddah. The Destroyers upset the Jackals to win the Eastern Conference pennant, but lost the ALB Championship to Damascus. El Hadi was an absolute beast in the playoff run with a 0.83 ERA over 21.2 innings with 26 Ks.

In April 2017, Abu Dhabi locked up their ace to a five-year, $50,100,000 extension. El Hadi was again second in 2017’s POTY voting and had a 2.92 ERA with 26 Ks over 24.2 playoff innings. The Destroyers finished 106-56 and repeated as conference champs, but fell in the ALB Championship to Casablanca. This marked the end of Abu Dhabi’s first sustained run of success, as they’d fall below .500 for the next three years.

El Hadi still held up his end even as the team struggled, taking second in 2019’s Pitcher of the Year voting. Abu Dhabi had reloaded by 2021, finishing 86-76 and missing the playoffs by only three wins. El Hadi’s future was in doubt again though with a stretched elbow ligament in June, knocking him out ten months. The Destroyers had faith in their 33-year old ace and his recovery regiment, signing him to a five-year, $50 million extension in April 2022.

Shoulder inflammation cost him a few starts in August, but El Hadi still looked like his old self and Abu Dhabi made it back to the playoffs, although defeated in the first round by Jeddah. In 2023, the 91-71 Destroyers shocked 112-win Basra to win the Eastern Conference pennant, but couldn’t upset 106-win Amman for the ALB crown. That was the final playoff starts for El Hadi, who had a 3.77 ERA in 28.2 innings.

For his playoff career, El Hadi saw a 3.30 ERA over 117.1 innings, 6-6 record, 121 strikeouts, 27 walks, 14/19 quality starts, 123 ERA+, 81 FIP-, and 2.7 WAR. He was very popular for his role in four pennants and one ALB title, earning the retirement of his #20 uniform at the end of his career. The Destroyers did make it back to the playoffs in 2024, but El Hadi was out from August onward with a torn flexor tendon in his elbow.

Yet again, El Hadi returned from a major injury with impressive results. He finished second in 2025’s Pitcher of the Year voting and won his second ERA title at 2.52, although Abu Dhabi missed the playoffs at 84-78. Unfortunately in June 2026, another torn UCL marked the end of his career. Doctors told El Hadi that the cumulative damage meant he had no choice but to call it quits at age 37.

El Hadi finished with a 222-84 record, 2.80 ERA, 2738.1 innings, 3120 strikeouts, 588 walks, 271/399 quality starts, 24 complete games, 5 shutouts, 148 ERA+, 68 FIP-, and 84.8 WAR. As of 2037, El Hadi ranks 9^th in wins, 2^nd in winning percentage (.725), 27^th in innings, 25^th in strikeouts, and 12^th in WAR among pitchers.

Among pitchers with 1000+ innings, El Hadi‘s ERA ranks 18^th. His .629 opponent’s OPS is 23^rd with a .232/.281/.349 slash line ranking 67^th/53^rd/18^th. El Hadi’s ability to limit home runs and extra base hits made him really stand out in the advanced metrics. His 1.07 WHIP also ranks 50^th with his 10.25 K/9 ranking 87^th and 7.67 H/9 in 61^st. El Hadi is also one of only ten Hall of Famers in world history with 200+ career wins and under 100 losses.

Because El Hadi didn’t have the flashy strikeout totals or awards, he usually isn’t thought of when discussing Arab League Baseball’s GOAT pitcher. However, his efficiency numbers and team successes place him right along the border of the inner-circle. El Hadi stood alone for induction at 96.2% for 2032, becoming ALB’s first Libyan Hall of Famer.

07-19-2025, 04:41 PM	#2333
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,826	2032 ALB Hall of Fame Pitcher Ryan El Hadi stood alone for induction into the Arab League Baseball Hall of Fame in 2032 as a no-doubter at 96.2%. The closest returner to the 66% requirement was 1B Faqi Al-Thakur at 60.2% on his fourth ballot. 1B Lance Vogel was the only other guy above 50% with a 52.9% fourth try. The next best debut was down at 30.8% and no one was dropped after ten failed ballots. Ryan El Hadi – Starting Pitcher – Abu Dhabi Destroyers – 96.2% First Ballot Ryan El Hadi was a 6’2’’, 200 pound left-handed starting pitcher from Al-Aziziyah, Libya; a town of 23,400 people located 25 miles southwest of Tripoli. He was the first Libyan to earn the HOF induction. El Hadi had strong stuff and outstanding movement paired with above average control. He had three equally potent pitches in the arsenal with a 99-101 mph fastball, changeup, and knuckle curve. El Hadi’s stellar movement led to an extreme groundball tendency. El Hadi’s stamina was below average relative to many ALB aces, but his overall efficiency still gave him a good slate of quality starts. Major injuries also limited his career, although he still powered through for a 15-year career. El Hadi had a stellar pickoff move, but was a weaker defensive pitcher. He was a strong leader and was very outspoken, but his heart was usually in the right place. In July 2005, El Hadi left Libya for the United Arab Emirates on a developmental deal with Abu Dhabi. He spent his entire career there, debuting in 2011 as a reliever with 44.1 innings at age 22. El Hadi earned a full-time roster spot in 2012 as the Destroyers become a major contender for the first time in franchise history, starting a six-year playoff streak. He was merely a good starter and not a dominant ace in his first two seasons in the rotation. Still, Abu Dhabi earned their first-ever ALB Championship in 2012, defeating Tripoli in the final. El Hadi had a respectable postseason with a 3.76 ERA over 26.1 innings with 24 strikeouts. He then had a 3.50 ERA over 36 innings with 35 Ks in the Baseball Grand Championship, although the Destroyers finished 7-12. Abu Dhabi couldn’t immediately follow up their title with success, losing in the first round in 2013 and in the Eastern Conference Final in both 2014-15. Disaster struck for El Hadi in spring training 2014 with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament, knocking him out for the entire season. He made a triumphant return in 2015 by winning his lone Pitcher of the Year with career and conference bests in both ERA (2.07) and wins (22-7). El Hadi’s 2016 was even better by WAR with a career-best 9.1, taking second in POTY voting. Abu Dhabi had an outstanding 114-48 record in 2016, although they were overshadowed by an ALB-record 117-45 by Jeddah. The Destroyers upset the Jackals to win the Eastern Conference pennant, but lost the ALB Championship to Damascus. El Hadi was an absolute beast in the playoff run with a 0.83 ERA over 21.2 innings with 26 Ks. In April 2017, Abu Dhabi locked up their ace to a five-year, $50,100,000 extension. El Hadi was again second in 2017’s POTY voting and had a 2.92 ERA with 26 Ks over 24.2 playoff innings. The Destroyers finished 106-56 and repeated as conference champs, but fell in the ALB Championship to Casablanca. This marked the end of Abu Dhabi’s first sustained run of success, as they’d fall below .500 for the next three years. El Hadi still held up his end even as the team struggled, taking second in 2019’s Pitcher of the Year voting. Abu Dhabi had reloaded by 2021, finishing 86-76 and missing the playoffs by only three wins. El Hadi’s future was in doubt again though with a stretched elbow ligament in June, knocking him out ten months. The Destroyers had faith in their 33-year old ace and his recovery regiment, signing him to a five-year, $50 million extension in April 2022. Shoulder inflammation cost him a few starts in August, but El Hadi still looked like his old self and Abu Dhabi made it back to the playoffs, although defeated in the first round by Jeddah. In 2023, the 91-71 Destroyers shocked 112-win Basra to win the Eastern Conference pennant, but couldn’t upset 106-win Amman for the ALB crown. That was the final playoff starts for El Hadi, who had a 3.77 ERA in 28.2 innings. For his playoff career, El Hadi saw a 3.30 ERA over 117.1 innings, 6-6 record, 121 strikeouts, 27 walks, 14/19 quality starts, 123 ERA+, 81 FIP-, and 2.7 WAR. He was very popular for his role in four pennants and one ALB title, earning the retirement of his #20 uniform at the end of his career. The Destroyers did make it back to the playoffs in 2024, but El Hadi was out from August onward with a torn flexor tendon in his elbow. Yet again, El Hadi returned from a major injury with impressive results. He finished second in 2025’s Pitcher of the Year voting and won his second ERA title at 2.52, although Abu Dhabi missed the playoffs at 84-78. Unfortunately in June 2026, another torn UCL marked the end of his career. Doctors told El Hadi that the cumulative damage meant he had no choice but to call it quits at age 37. El Hadi finished with a 222-84 record, 2.80 ERA, 2738.1 innings, 3120 strikeouts, 588 walks, 271/399 quality starts, 24 complete games, 5 shutouts, 148 ERA+, 68 FIP-, and 84.8 WAR. As of 2037, El Hadi ranks 9^th in wins, 2^nd in winning percentage (.725), 27^th in innings, 25^th in strikeouts, and 12^th in WAR among pitchers. Among pitchers with 1000+ innings, El Hadi‘s ERA ranks 18^th. His .629 opponent’s OPS is 23^rd with a .232/.281/.349 slash line ranking 67^th/53^rd/18^th. El Hadi’s ability to limit home runs and extra base hits made him really stand out in the advanced metrics. His 1.07 WHIP also ranks 50^th with his 10.25 K/9 ranking 87^th and 7.67 H/9 in 61^st. El Hadi is also one of only ten Hall of Famers in world history with 200+ career wins and under 100 losses. Because El Hadi didn’t have the flashy strikeout totals or awards, he usually isn’t thought of when discussing Arab League Baseball’s GOAT pitcher. However, his efficiency numbers and team successes place him right along the border of the inner-circle. El Hadi stood alone for induction at 96.2% for 2032, becoming ALB’s first Libyan Hall of Famer. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)