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FuzzyRussianHat · 10-28-2025, 08:07 AM

Unlike AAB’s Southern Conference with two runaway teams, the Central Conference had four teams separated by only two wins. At the all-star break, Lubumbashi was first at 55-39, followed by 54-40 Nairobi, 53-41 Djibouti, both Kinshasa and Kampala at 52-42, and both Asmara and Bangui at 50-44. The Berserkers, Anteaters, and Badgers all fell out of the race with lousy second halves. Also irrelevant was reigning Africa Series winner Mombasa, who finished tied for fifth at 82-80 with Asmara.

That left four contenders with Kinshasa posting the strongest second half at 44-24, earning them a narrow first place at 96-66. A four-game winning streak to close for Kampala earned them second at 95-67 while both Nairobi and Lubumbashi were one back at 94-68. The Sun Cats earned their third playoff trip in five years, each a first place finish.

For the Peacocks, this was their first since their dynasty run of five pennants from 2018-23. Kampala suffered through a six-year stint from 2028-33 in the African Second League. Both qualifiers had a +173 run differential with Kinshasa leading the conference in scoring (929) and Kampala with the fewest runs allowed (697).

Suffering relegation for the first time in franchise history was Kigali at 56-106, 13 games worse than the next closest Brazzaville. Although the Guardians hadn’t been to the playoffs since 2012, they had been reliably mid enough to avoid demotion until now. Kigali’s pitching staff set all-time conference worsts for team ERA (5.92), runs (982), earned runs (932), and team WHIP (1.627).

Leading Kinshasa’s late charge was an all-time hitting season from 1B Martin Kulatilaka, who won his third consecutive Central Conference MVP. The 29-year old righty from Seychelles had only the sixth hitting Triple Crown in AAB history and set single-season records for runs scored (157) and total bases (524). The runs were the sixth-most in a season in any world league ever while the total bases ranked fifth. He had plenty of other marks that rated high on the all-time leaderboards.

The “Big Train” led in hits (226), homers (83), RBI (188), triple slash (.377/.442/.875), OPS (1.316), wRC+ (220), and WAR (11.3) while adding 49 doubles. It was his fourth consecutive year leading in both homers and RBI with 68+ and 145+ in all four. The homers and RBI were both second in AAB history behind only Dagne Mersha’s 90 and 189 from 2028. In world history, it was the seventh-best homer tally and fifth-best for RBI.

The slugging and OPS were second in AAB behind only Mwarami Tale’s 2009 (.886, 1.375). On the world leaderboard, Kulatilaka’s marks were third for slugging and fourth for OPS among qualifying players. His batting average also was fifth in AAB history, hit tally was 11^th, and WAR seventh for position players. Kinshasa’s offense also had Rookie of the Year 3B Joachim Kalemba, who had 38 homers and 101 RBI.

Kampala’s Abdullahi Ali won his third consecutive Pitcher of the Year. His prior two seasons were considered the two best pitching efforts in AAB history and while his 2037 wasn’t that level, it was still excellent. It was his fourth straight year with 10+ WAR with only eight total 10+ WAR seasons in AAB history for any pitcher. The 25-year old Somali lefty led in ERA (3.09), strikeouts (382), K/BB (8.1), FIP- (48), and WAR (10.4).

Ali had a 21-8 record in 235.2 innings, missing a third consecutive Triple Crown by three wins. Kinshasa’s Lawal Defallah had him beat there with 24 wins, but Ali was the unanimous award winner. Ali’s 382 Ks were the fifth-most in AAB history; he holds the top three spots. His 14.59 K/9 also ranked as the fifth-best qualifying mark in AAB.

Two games separated Kinshasa from having the top seed or being out of the playoff entirely. Their regular season dominance of Kampala played a big role as the Sun Cats were 11-4. Kinshasa continued that with a sweep in the Central Conference Championship. They had the one-game advantage, plus 6-5, 6-5, and 7-2 wins.

Game one was a classic with MVP Martin Kulatilaka’s two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth forcing extras at 5-5. In the 13^th, Delwa Alain’s RBI single brought home Yared Gebrehiwot for the walkoff. Kinshasa started up 4-0 in game two and narrowly held the lead, stranding the tying and go-ahead runs in the ninth with back-to-back strikeouts. The Peacocks were dejected after that as the Sun Cats won their AAB-record 11^th pennant (1995, 97-2000, 02-05, 33, 37). RF Malleh Dibba, the 2033 Africa Series MVP, won the conference finals MVP going 5-13 with 4 homers.

10-28-2025, 08:07 AM	#2529
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 3,126	2037 AAB Central Conference Unlike AAB’s Southern Conference with two runaway teams, the Central Conference had four teams separated by only two wins. At the all-star break, Lubumbashi was first at 55-39, followed by 54-40 Nairobi, 53-41 Djibouti, both Kinshasa and Kampala at 52-42, and both Asmara and Bangui at 50-44. The Berserkers, Anteaters, and Badgers all fell out of the race with lousy second halves. Also irrelevant was reigning Africa Series winner Mombasa, who finished tied for fifth at 82-80 with Asmara. That left four contenders with Kinshasa posting the strongest second half at 44-24, earning them a narrow first place at 96-66. A four-game winning streak to close for Kampala earned them second at 95-67 while both Nairobi and Lubumbashi were one back at 94-68. The Sun Cats earned their third playoff trip in five years, each a first place finish. For the Peacocks, this was their first since their dynasty run of five pennants from 2018-23. Kampala suffered through a six-year stint from 2028-33 in the African Second League. Both qualifiers had a +173 run differential with Kinshasa leading the conference in scoring (929) and Kampala with the fewest runs allowed (697). Suffering relegation for the first time in franchise history was Kigali at 56-106, 13 games worse than the next closest Brazzaville. Although the Guardians hadn’t been to the playoffs since 2012, they had been reliably mid enough to avoid demotion until now. Kigali’s pitching staff set all-time conference worsts for team ERA (5.92), runs (982), earned runs (932), and team WHIP (1.627). Leading Kinshasa’s late charge was an all-time hitting season from 1B Martin Kulatilaka, who won his third consecutive Central Conference MVP. The 29-year old righty from Seychelles had only the sixth hitting Triple Crown in AAB history and set single-season records for runs scored (157) and total bases (524). The runs were the sixth-most in a season in any world league ever while the total bases ranked fifth. He had plenty of other marks that rated high on the all-time leaderboards. The “Big Train” led in hits (226), homers (83), RBI (188), triple slash (.377/.442/.875), OPS (1.316), wRC+ (220), and WAR (11.3) while adding 49 doubles. It was his fourth consecutive year leading in both homers and RBI with 68+ and 145+ in all four. The homers and RBI were both second in AAB history behind only Dagne Mersha’s 90 and 189 from 2028. In world history, it was the seventh-best homer tally and fifth-best for RBI. The slugging and OPS were second in AAB behind only Mwarami Tale’s 2009 (.886, 1.375). On the world leaderboard, Kulatilaka’s marks were third for slugging and fourth for OPS among qualifying players. His batting average also was fifth in AAB history, hit tally was 11^th, and WAR seventh for position players. Kinshasa’s offense also had Rookie of the Year 3B Joachim Kalemba, who had 38 homers and 101 RBI. Kampala’s Abdullahi Ali won his third consecutive Pitcher of the Year. His prior two seasons were considered the two best pitching efforts in AAB history and while his 2037 wasn’t that level, it was still excellent. It was his fourth straight year with 10+ WAR with only eight total 10+ WAR seasons in AAB history for any pitcher. The 25-year old Somali lefty led in ERA (3.09), strikeouts (382), K/BB (8.1), FIP- (48), and WAR (10.4). Ali had a 21-8 record in 235.2 innings, missing a third consecutive Triple Crown by three wins. Kinshasa’s Lawal Defallah had him beat there with 24 wins, but Ali was the unanimous award winner. Ali’s 382 Ks were the fifth-most in AAB history; he holds the top three spots. His 14.59 K/9 also ranked as the fifth-best qualifying mark in AAB. Two games separated Kinshasa from having the top seed or being out of the playoff entirely. Their regular season dominance of Kampala played a big role as the Sun Cats were 11-4. Kinshasa continued that with a sweep in the Central Conference Championship. They had the one-game advantage, plus 6-5, 6-5, and 7-2 wins. Game one was a classic with MVP Martin Kulatilaka’s two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth forcing extras at 5-5. In the 13^th, Delwa Alain’s RBI single brought home Yared Gebrehiwot for the walkoff. Kinshasa started up 4-0 in game two and narrowly held the lead, stranding the tying and go-ahead runs in the ninth with back-to-back strikeouts. The Peacocks were dejected after that as the Sun Cats won their AAB-record 11^th pennant (1995, 97-2000, 02-05, 33, 37). RF Malleh Dibba, the 2033 Africa Series MVP, won the conference finals MVP going 5-13 with 4 homers. __________________ 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)