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JayW UK · 08-31-2025, 03:33 AM

2031 Regular Season

Western League Review

In the west, Dixon Bodean did Dixon Bodean things (.318, 40 HR, 132 RBI) in leading Denver (93-69) to their first division title since 2025, ending Kansas City’s five-year stranglehold on the Midwest division. Minneapolis (82-80), led by new signing Marc Fort (18-8, 2.85 ERA) finished as runners up to Denver with their first winning record since 2025, five games ahead of Kansas City (77-85), the Tornadoes fall from grace was accelerated by injuries to key performers throughout the season. Expansion team Omaha ended their inaugural season at 68-94 good enough for fourth as bringing up the rear were Oklahoma City, who wasted a stellar season from pitcher Bill Boyce (18-10, 3.93 ERA) to finish the season a dismal 63-99.
In the Southwest division a season long battle developed between Dallas and Las Vegas with both teams topping 100 wins. The Mustangs (107-55), buoyed by superb pitching (Juan Rangel 18-6, Kurt Banks 17-8 and Edward Williams 11-1 before being traded to Houston) used a fantastic first half of the season (61-20) to hold off the Gamblers for the division title. Las Vegas (101-61), with their own excellent pitching staff headlined by ace Holden Willis (19-7, 2.81 ERA) leading the way, and a young core (1B Ed Matthews 24, CF Danny Wheeler 24, SS Roberto Paz 25 and RF Michael Carroll 26) of up-and-coming stars rallied from an indifferent start to the season to push Dallas all the way. Austin, led by star LF Clayton Jones (.310, 37 HR, 115 RBI) and pitcher Leo Wright (18-11, 3.12 ERA) improved their record from the previous year, yet still somehow finished 13 games behind Las Vegas, finishing the season in third place with an 88-74 record, Houston (72-90) and Phoenix (66-96) both struggled offensively and were two of the worst pitching teams in the west, a recipe for disaster. One bright spot for Houston was the play of 26-year-old shortstop Steve Blanton, who finished one homerun shy of a 30/30 campaign, hitting .280 with 29 HR and stealing 35 bases.
In the Pacific division San Diego bounced back after their disappointing 2030 campaign to take their third division title, finishing with a 90-72 record. Los Angeles, despite strong seasons from Mitch Woodroffe (16-11, 2.97 ERA) and Kade Blackford (13-6, 3.17 ERA), failed to build on their strong showing the previous year, slumping back to 82 wins, Sanfrancisco led by young star-in-the-making catcher Paul Ewing (.301, 37 HR, 89 RBI) finished 79-83, a big improvement on 2030’s 57-win campaign. Seattle struggled offensively all season also finishing with 79 wins while San Jose flattered to deceive once again finishing with a 74-88 record, the one positive for the Spartans was the emergence of several young prospects led by 23-year-old 3B Tom Sterling (.294, 24 HR, 73 RBI) and 24-year-old pitcher Walt Lake (11-7, 2.65 ERA).

Final Standings

Midwest Division
Denver 93-69*
Minneapolis 82-80
Kansas City 77-85
Omaha 68-94
Oklahoma City 63-99

Southwest Division
Dallas 107-55*
Las Vegas 101-61*
Austin 88-74
Houston 72-90
Phoenix 66-96

Pacific Division
San Diego 90-72*
Los Angeles 82-80
Sanfrancisco 79-83
Seattle 79-83
San Jose 74-88

08-31-2025, 03:33 AM	#128
JayW UK Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 286	2031 Regular Season Western League Review In the west, Dixon Bodean did Dixon Bodean things (.318, 40 HR, 132 RBI) in leading Denver (93-69) to their first division title since 2025, ending Kansas City’s five-year stranglehold on the Midwest division. Minneapolis (82-80), led by new signing Marc Fort (18-8, 2.85 ERA) finished as runners up to Denver with their first winning record since 2025, five games ahead of Kansas City (77-85), the Tornadoes fall from grace was accelerated by injuries to key performers throughout the season. Expansion team Omaha ended their inaugural season at 68-94 good enough for fourth as bringing up the rear were Oklahoma City, who wasted a stellar season from pitcher Bill Boyce (18-10, 3.93 ERA) to finish the season a dismal 63-99. In the Southwest division a season long battle developed between Dallas and Las Vegas with both teams topping 100 wins. The Mustangs (107-55), buoyed by superb pitching (Juan Rangel 18-6, Kurt Banks 17-8 and Edward Williams 11-1 before being traded to Houston) used a fantastic first half of the season (61-20) to hold off the Gamblers for the division title. Las Vegas (101-61), with their own excellent pitching staff headlined by ace Holden Willis (19-7, 2.81 ERA) leading the way, and a young core (1B Ed Matthews 24, CF Danny Wheeler 24, SS Roberto Paz 25 and RF Michael Carroll 26) of up-and-coming stars rallied from an indifferent start to the season to push Dallas all the way. Austin, led by star LF Clayton Jones (.310, 37 HR, 115 RBI) and pitcher Leo Wright (18-11, 3.12 ERA) improved their record from the previous year, yet still somehow finished 13 games behind Las Vegas, finishing the season in third place with an 88-74 record, Houston (72-90) and Phoenix (66-96) both struggled offensively and were two of the worst pitching teams in the west, a recipe for disaster. One bright spot for Houston was the play of 26-year-old shortstop Steve Blanton, who finished one homerun shy of a 30/30 campaign, hitting .280 with 29 HR and stealing 35 bases. In the Pacific division San Diego bounced back after their disappointing 2030 campaign to take their third division title, finishing with a 90-72 record. Los Angeles, despite strong seasons from Mitch Woodroffe (16-11, 2.97 ERA) and Kade Blackford (13-6, 3.17 ERA), failed to build on their strong showing the previous year, slumping back to 82 wins, Sanfrancisco led by young star-in-the-making catcher Paul Ewing (.301, 37 HR, 89 RBI) finished 79-83, a big improvement on 2030’s 57-win campaign. Seattle struggled offensively all season also finishing with 79 wins while San Jose flattered to deceive once again finishing with a 74-88 record, the one positive for the Spartans was the emergence of several young prospects led by 23-year-old 3B Tom Sterling (.294, 24 HR, 73 RBI) and 24-year-old pitcher Walt Lake (11-7, 2.65 ERA). Final Standings Midwest Division Denver 93-69* Minneapolis 82-80 Kansas City 77-85 Omaha 68-94 Oklahoma City 63-99 Southwest Division Dallas 107-55* Las Vegas 101-61* Austin 88-74 Houston 72-90 Phoenix 66-96 Pacific Division San Diego 90-72* Los Angeles 82-80 Sanfrancisco 79-83 Seattle 79-83 San Jose 74-88 Last edited by JayW UK; 08-31-2025 at 03:39 AM.