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FuzzyRussianHat · 01-11-2026, 07:10 AM

Two sluggers made their way into Arab League Baseball’s Hall of Fame for 2039 on their debut ballot. OF Sami Sayed led the way at 91.6% and 1B/DH Lyes Adel joined him at 79.2%. SP Muhammad Fadel was the best returner on his sixth ballot, but missed the 66% cut at 59.7%. Also above 50% was SP Ahmed Essa at 57.4% in his third go and 1B Mohamed Ali Mansour at 54.4% on his fifth try.

The lone man dropped after ten ballots was 2B Sgahier Yaakoubi, who peaked at 44.2% in 2032 and ended with 23.5%. He had a 20-year career with five Silver Sluggers and one Gold Glove and was a three-time ALB champ; winning twice with Casablanca and once with Jeddah. Yaakoubi played 2745 games with 2780 hits, 1234 runs, 699 doubles, 157 triples, 312 home runs, 1321 RBI, 484 walks, 1802 Ks, 453 steals, .283/.322/.482 slash, 121 wRC+, and 68.7 WAR.

The longevity got Yaakoubi to 7^th in games, 9^th in doubles, 20^th in triples, and 21^st in hits, but he’s only 64^th in runs, 56^th in RBI, and 45^th in WAR for position players. He is 5^th in WAR at 2B, but enough voters dismissed him as a compiler since his rate stats were unremarkable and he almost never led the league. Yaakoubi did notably play his final year in MLB and got two doubles for 701 total in his pro career, making him one of only 22 in all of world history in the 700 club,

Sami Sayed – Left/Center Field – Cairo Pharaohs – 91.6% First Ballot

Sami Sayed was a 6’5’’, 200 pound right-handed outfielder from Beni Suef, Egypt; a city with around 294,000 inhabitants. Sayed was known for his power stats with more than half of his career hits going for extra bases. His 162 game average got you 43 doubles, 10 triples, and 40 home runs; although he was only a conference leader once with triples. Sayed’s stats weren’t overwhelming in any one year, but were remarkably consistent over a 19-year career.

Sayed also generally graded well as a contact hitter, but he was below average for drawing walks and avoiding strikeouts. His numbers were slightly better facing left-handed pitching (1.019 OPS, 159 wRC+), but he was plenty good against righties (.937 OPS, 142 wRC+). Despite his large frame, Sayed had above average speed and was a good baserunner.

His speed was far too poor though for center field, putting up terrible defensive metrics in his limited starts there. Around ¾ of Sayed’s starts came in left and he graded as reliably solid there. His durability was largely strong, starting 139+ games in all but one year from 2017-31. Sayed was very intelligent and adaptable to his situation, but he wasn’t one to take a leadership role.

Sayed joined Cairo on a developmental deal in December 2010 and spent almost four full years in their academy. He debuted with one at-bat in 2014 at age 19, then saw limited use with 47 games and 5 starts in 2015. Sayed was rostered full-time but a part-time starter in 2016 with promising results. The Pharaohs gave him the full-time gig in 2017 at age 22 and he held it for them for nine years.

2017 also started what would be a nine-year division title streak for Cairo, ending a 13-year playoff drought. Sayed wasn’t used in the playoffs as the Pharaohs lost the Western Conference Final to Casablanca. 2018 was Sayed’s best season by WAR (8.4) and wRC+ (176), earning his first Silver Slugger and a second place in MVP voting. He also hit for the cycle in June facing Beirut. Cairo got the top seed at 100-62, but lost to Tripoli 3-1 with Sayed struggling to 3-15 in the series.

Cairo set a franchise record at 111-51 in 2019, but again fell in the conference final to Tripoli. Sayed missed the series with a sprained wrist in late September. He won his second Slugger in 2020 (and first at CF) and made up for the prior playoff whiffs. The Pharaohs were the #2 seed at 93-69 and got revenge on the Privateers, beating them 3-1 for Cairo’s first pennant since 2000. They ultimately fell 4-1 to Basra in the Arab League Championship. Sayed had 14 hits, 9 runs, 4 doubles, 5 homers, 12 RBI, and 0.8 WAR over 11 starts.

The Pharaohs repeated as conference champ in 2021 at 100-62, knocking out Jerusalem in the WCF. They lost a 4-3 classic to Jeddah in the ALB Championship. Sayed missed the entire playoff run with a fractured finger in mid-September, but he was back for the Baseball Grand Championship as Cairo earned an at-large. The Pharaohs went 8-11 with Sayed posting 21 hits, 15 runs, 6 doubles, 5 homers, 13 RBI, .878 OPS, 137 wRC+, and 0.7 WAR.

Sayed led with a career high 51 doubles in 2022 and also posted his bests for runs (122), average (.348), slugging (.702), and OPS (1.082). He won his third Slugger (second at CF) and was third in MVP voting. That May, he inked a four-year, $52,800,000 extension with Cairo. They won the Nile Division by one game at 88-74 and were ousted in the first round by Casablanca.

2023 had Sayed’s highs for home runs (50) and RBI (132). Cairo’s division title streak continued through 2025 but they couldn’t get back to the conference finals. Apart from the strong 2020 run, Sayed’s playoff stats were notably weak. Over 24 starts for the Pharaohs, he had 23 hits, 12 runs, 7 doubles, 1 triple, 6 homers, 13 RBI, 35 strikeouts, .240/.275/.521 slash, 98 wRC+, and 0.5 WAR. His overall production remained steady through the end of his deal after the 2025 season when he declined his contract option.

For Cairo, Sayed played 1557 games with 1787 hits, 1028 runs, 425 doubles, 108 triples, 410 home runs, 1105 RBI, 274 walks, 1519 strikeouts, 456 steals, .311/.353/.636 slash, 158 wRC+, and 55.8 WAR. Sayed remained popular for his role in the Pharaohs’ playoff run and his #3 uniform would later be retired. Now 31-years old, Sayed went to divisional rival Alexandria on a four-year, $60,200,000 deal.

This kept him in Egypt as he had already been a regular for his country in the World Baseball Championship. From 2018-29 and in 2032, Sayed played 126 games with 98 hits, 61 runs, 14 doubles, 6 triples, 28 homers, 65 RBI, .223/.291/.474 slash, and 2.5 WAR. The Egyptians notably had a division title in 2027, their first since 2015. They also made it back in 2032, although Sayed had a limited role that year.

Alexandria took over the Nile Division throne from Cairo with Sayed in 2026-27, but both years saw second round exits. His playoff results were poor going 3-19 over five starts. The regular season results were in-line with his expected production and he won his lone Gold Glove in 2027. For the Astronauts, Sayed played 304 games with 343 hits, 199 runs, 87 doubles, 20 triples, 77 homers, 200 RBI, .300/.357/.613 slash, 141 wRC+, and 8.3 WAR.

He opted out of his contract and returned to free agency in 2028 at age 33. Sayed ended up with Casablanca on a four-year, $60 million deal. It was a rebuilding era for the Bruins, who averaged 73 wins per season over Sayed’s three seasons there. He was down from his prior peaks, but was still a capable starter with good power. In 419 games, Sayed had 451 hits, 235 runs, 113 doubles, 18 triples, 94 homers, 273 RBI, 96 walks, 116 steals, .287/.336/.562 slash, 125 wRC+, and 9.0 WAR. While there, Sayed earned his 2500^th hit and 1500^th RBI.

Sayed declined the fourth-year option and went to Baghdad for 2031 on a three-year, $18,300,000 deal. He got his 600^th homer and 1500^th run in June 2031, but it was an otherwise forgettable run. Sayed had his standard tallies in 2031, but injuries kept him out for two months in 2032 and his production dipped. He was also reduced to a part-time role in 2033, but was able to breach 700 career doubles; a mark met only 22 players in all of baseball history.

Baghdad was firmly mid-tier while he was there, playing 338 games with 357 hits, 191 runs, 77 doubles, 20 triples, 66 homers, 195 RBI, .284/.341/.534 slash, 127 wRC+, and 7.6 WAR. Sayed hoped to still play somewhere in 2034, but teams figured he was past his shelf life. After going unsigned all year, Sayed officially filed for retirement just after his 40^th birthday.

Sayed finished with 2618 games, 2938 hits, 1653 runs, 702 doubles, 166 triples, 647 home runs, 1773 RBI, 535 walks, 2630 strikeouts, 758 steals, .302/.349/.608 slash, 147 wRC+, and 80.7 WAR. He ranks 13^th in games, 13^th in runs, 13^th in hits, 6^th in total bases (5913), 8^th in doubles, 16^th in triples, 21^st in homers, 17^th in RBI, 10^th in strikeouts, and 22^nd in WAR among position players. On the world leaderboard, he is 21^st all-time in doubles.

Among Arab League Baseball hitters with 3000+ plate appearances, Sayed’s slugging is 37^th and his .957 OPS is 40^th. He’s a guy who maybe didn’t get as much attention as his total would suggest since he was steady and never had any bonkers single seasons. Sayed’s Hall of Fame candidacy though was quite firm with those tallies and he headlined a two-man 2039 class for ALB at 91.6%.

Lyes “Gonzo” Adel – First Base/Designated Hitter – Suez Sabres – 79.2% First Ballot

Lyes Adel was a 6’4’’, 200 pound left-handed hitting first baseman and designated hitter from M’Rirt, Morocco; a town of 35,000. Nicknamed “Gonzo,” Adel was a very well-rounded batter facing right-handed pitching with strong grades for contact and power. He had a career 153 wRC+ and .989 OPS against RHP, but the downside was mediocre results against lefties with an 88 wRC+ and .733 OPS. On the whole, he was better than most in ALB at avoiding strikeouts, but below average at drawing walks.

Adel never had prolific power, but he got you plenty of extra bases with 32 home runs, 40 doubles, and 9 triples per his 162 game average. He had rock solid speed and was an excellent baserunner and thief. Adel made just over half of his starts as a first baseman with subpar defensive metrics. He generally was a designated hitter otherwise with occasional use at second, but he was atrocious at 2B. Adel’s durability was generally good over a 19-year career. He wasn’t disruptive, but he was considered a bit self-centered and greedy by some peers.

In January 2012, Adel left Morocco for the United Arab Emirates on a developmental deal with Abu Dhabi. He spent two-and-a-half years in the Destroyers academy, but never played a game for them. In June 2015, Adel was part of a four-player trade with Riyadh. He debuted with 19 plate appearances for the Rats that fall. Adel saw part-time use and occasional starts the next two years, although his results were unimpressive.

Adel saw a platoon role in 2018 with better results, then was a full-time starter after that in Riyadh. He was a steady starter and notably led the Eastern Conference in doubles (57) and total bases (392) in 2021; both career highs. Adel’s lone Silver Slugger (at 2B) and a third place in MVP voting came in 2022, his only time as an MVP finalist. He led in average (.395), slugging (.754), OPS (1.185), wRC+ (204), and WAR (8.3). Those would all be career highs along with his .431 OBP and 18 triples.

Riyadh was generally above .500 during this tenure, but were stuck in a division with Jeddah’s dynasty run. The Rats set a franchise-record 100-62 in 2019, but the Jackals won the division at 104-58 and left Riyadh out of the playoffs. They hovered around the .500 mark the next few years. With his big 2022 effort, Adel was now a hot property as he was due free agency. He left the Rats to test the market heading towards his age 28 season.

Adel’s longest tenure by games was with Suez, signing an eight-year, $179,400,000 deal for 2023. He led in hits in 2023 at 222 and posted his career high 123 runs and 136 RBI. In 2026, Adel had his career best 43 home runs and hit for the cycle a second time. His numbers were steady and solid, but he never came close to that 2022 run. Adel did notably struggle to 0.7 WAR and 105 wRC+ in 2027, but bounced back in 2028. However, he was back to around league average his final two years with the Sabres.

Suez was an expansion team from 2016 and largely struggled. Adel helped them to their first winning season in 2026 at 83-79, but they collapsed to 53-109 the next year. The Sabres wouldn’t be back above water until after he departed. Still, he was reliable and Adel’s #7 uniform would later be retired by Suez. For the Sabres, he had 1239 games, 1480 hits, 771 runs, 301 doubles, 54 triples, 267 home runs, 776 RBI, 496 steals, .313/.347/.568 slash, 132 wRC+, and 27.5 WAR.

Now 36, Adel went back to Riyadh in 2031 on a one-year minimum deal. He missed two months to a torn hamstring, but had a decent year with 2.3 WAR and 125 wRC+ in 106 games. The Rats got a wild card and lost in the second round, but Adel finally got to see a postseason game. Between Riyadh runs, Adel had 1047 games, 854 starts, 1180 hits, 631 runs, 276 doubles, 70 triples, 196 homers, 682 RBI, 304 steals, .326/.364/.604 slash, 153 wRC+, and 30.9 WAR.

Adel joined Dubai in 2032 with 0.6 WAR and 106 wRC+ over 119 games, missing time to another hamstring tear. He then finished with Sulaymaniyah in 2033 with 0.8 WAR and 115 wRC+ in 113 games, missing part of the spring to a fractured tibia. With the Sultans, he did cross the 500 home run and 1500 runs scored milestones. Adel retired after the 2033 season at age 38.

In total, Adel played 2518 games with 2882 hits, 1522 runs, 614 doubles, 134 triples, 505 home runs, 1587 RBI, 532 walks, 1589 strikeouts, 865 steals, .315/.352/.577 slash, 138 wRC+, and 59.8 WAR. Adel ranks 24^th in games, 23^rd in runs, 16^th in hits, 22^nd in total bases (5279), 21^st in doubles, 36^th in triples, 49^th in homers, 26^th in RBI, and 62^nd in WAR among position players. Among batters with 3000+ plate appearances, Adel’s average is 64^th, slugging is 76^th, and his .923 OPS is 77^th.

A few Hall of Fame voters shunned Adel between the lack of awards and team success, along with the DH penalty. But most saw 2500+ hits, 1500+ runs, 1500+ RBI, 600+ doubles, and 500+ homers and checked “yes” with little hesitation. Adel received 79.2% for a first ballot nod as the second member of Arab League Baseball’s 2039 class.

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FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 3,136	2039 ALB Hall of Fame Two sluggers made their way into Arab League Baseball’s Hall of Fame for 2039 on their debut ballot. OF Sami Sayed led the way at 91.6% and 1B/DH Lyes Adel joined him at 79.2%. SP Muhammad Fadel was the best returner on his sixth ballot, but missed the 66% cut at 59.7%. Also above 50% was SP Ahmed Essa at 57.4% in his third go and 1B Mohamed Ali Mansour at 54.4% on his fifth try. The lone man dropped after ten ballots was 2B Sgahier Yaakoubi, who peaked at 44.2% in 2032 and ended with 23.5%. He had a 20-year career with five Silver Sluggers and one Gold Glove and was a three-time ALB champ; winning twice with Casablanca and once with Jeddah. Yaakoubi played 2745 games with 2780 hits, 1234 runs, 699 doubles, 157 triples, 312 home runs, 1321 RBI, 484 walks, 1802 Ks, 453 steals, .283/.322/.482 slash, 121 wRC+, and 68.7 WAR. The longevity got Yaakoubi to 7^th in games, 9^th in doubles, 20^th in triples, and 21^st in hits, but he’s only 64^th in runs, 56^th in RBI, and 45^th in WAR for position players. He is 5^th in WAR at 2B, but enough voters dismissed him as a compiler since his rate stats were unremarkable and he almost never led the league. Yaakoubi did notably play his final year in MLB and got two doubles for 701 total in his pro career, making him one of only 22 in all of world history in the 700 club, Sami Sayed – Left/Center Field – Cairo Pharaohs – 91.6% First Ballot Sami Sayed was a 6’5’’, 200 pound right-handed outfielder from Beni Suef, Egypt; a city with around 294,000 inhabitants. Sayed was known for his power stats with more than half of his career hits going for extra bases. His 162 game average got you 43 doubles, 10 triples, and 40 home runs; although he was only a conference leader once with triples. Sayed’s stats weren’t overwhelming in any one year, but were remarkably consistent over a 19-year career. Sayed also generally graded well as a contact hitter, but he was below average for drawing walks and avoiding strikeouts. His numbers were slightly better facing left-handed pitching (1.019 OPS, 159 wRC+), but he was plenty good against righties (.937 OPS, 142 wRC+). Despite his large frame, Sayed had above average speed and was a good baserunner. His speed was far too poor though for center field, putting up terrible defensive metrics in his limited starts there. Around ¾ of Sayed’s starts came in left and he graded as reliably solid there. His durability was largely strong, starting 139+ games in all but one year from 2017-31. Sayed was very intelligent and adaptable to his situation, but he wasn’t one to take a leadership role. Sayed joined Cairo on a developmental deal in December 2010 and spent almost four full years in their academy. He debuted with one at-bat in 2014 at age 19, then saw limited use with 47 games and 5 starts in 2015. Sayed was rostered full-time but a part-time starter in 2016 with promising results. The Pharaohs gave him the full-time gig in 2017 at age 22 and he held it for them for nine years. 2017 also started what would be a nine-year division title streak for Cairo, ending a 13-year playoff drought. Sayed wasn’t used in the playoffs as the Pharaohs lost the Western Conference Final to Casablanca. 2018 was Sayed’s best season by WAR (8.4) and wRC+ (176), earning his first Silver Slugger and a second place in MVP voting. He also hit for the cycle in June facing Beirut. Cairo got the top seed at 100-62, but lost to Tripoli 3-1 with Sayed struggling to 3-15 in the series. Cairo set a franchise record at 111-51 in 2019, but again fell in the conference final to Tripoli. Sayed missed the series with a sprained wrist in late September. He won his second Slugger in 2020 (and first at CF) and made up for the prior playoff whiffs. The Pharaohs were the #2 seed at 93-69 and got revenge on the Privateers, beating them 3-1 for Cairo’s first pennant since 2000. They ultimately fell 4-1 to Basra in the Arab League Championship. Sayed had 14 hits, 9 runs, 4 doubles, 5 homers, 12 RBI, and 0.8 WAR over 11 starts. The Pharaohs repeated as conference champ in 2021 at 100-62, knocking out Jerusalem in the WCF. They lost a 4-3 classic to Jeddah in the ALB Championship. Sayed missed the entire playoff run with a fractured finger in mid-September, but he was back for the Baseball Grand Championship as Cairo earned an at-large. The Pharaohs went 8-11 with Sayed posting 21 hits, 15 runs, 6 doubles, 5 homers, 13 RBI, .878 OPS, 137 wRC+, and 0.7 WAR. Sayed led with a career high 51 doubles in 2022 and also posted his bests for runs (122), average (.348), slugging (.702), and OPS (1.082). He won his third Slugger (second at CF) and was third in MVP voting. That May, he inked a four-year, $52,800,000 extension with Cairo. They won the Nile Division by one game at 88-74 and were ousted in the first round by Casablanca. 2023 had Sayed’s highs for home runs (50) and RBI (132). Cairo’s division title streak continued through 2025 but they couldn’t get back to the conference finals. Apart from the strong 2020 run, Sayed’s playoff stats were notably weak. Over 24 starts for the Pharaohs, he had 23 hits, 12 runs, 7 doubles, 1 triple, 6 homers, 13 RBI, 35 strikeouts, .240/.275/.521 slash, 98 wRC+, and 0.5 WAR. His overall production remained steady through the end of his deal after the 2025 season when he declined his contract option. For Cairo, Sayed played 1557 games with 1787 hits, 1028 runs, 425 doubles, 108 triples, 410 home runs, 1105 RBI, 274 walks, 1519 strikeouts, 456 steals, .311/.353/.636 slash, 158 wRC+, and 55.8 WAR. Sayed remained popular for his role in the Pharaohs’ playoff run and his #3 uniform would later be retired. Now 31-years old, Sayed went to divisional rival Alexandria on a four-year, $60,200,000 deal. This kept him in Egypt as he had already been a regular for his country in the World Baseball Championship. From 2018-29 and in 2032, Sayed played 126 games with 98 hits, 61 runs, 14 doubles, 6 triples, 28 homers, 65 RBI, .223/.291/.474 slash, and 2.5 WAR. The Egyptians notably had a division title in 2027, their first since 2015. They also made it back in 2032, although Sayed had a limited role that year. Alexandria took over the Nile Division throne from Cairo with Sayed in 2026-27, but both years saw second round exits. His playoff results were poor going 3-19 over five starts. The regular season results were in-line with his expected production and he won his lone Gold Glove in 2027. For the Astronauts, Sayed played 304 games with 343 hits, 199 runs, 87 doubles, 20 triples, 77 homers, 200 RBI, .300/.357/.613 slash, 141 wRC+, and 8.3 WAR. He opted out of his contract and returned to free agency in 2028 at age 33. Sayed ended up with Casablanca on a four-year, $60 million deal. It was a rebuilding era for the Bruins, who averaged 73 wins per season over Sayed’s three seasons there. He was down from his prior peaks, but was still a capable starter with good power. In 419 games, Sayed had 451 hits, 235 runs, 113 doubles, 18 triples, 94 homers, 273 RBI, 96 walks, 116 steals, .287/.336/.562 slash, 125 wRC+, and 9.0 WAR. While there, Sayed earned his 2500^th hit and 1500^th RBI. Sayed declined the fourth-year option and went to Baghdad for 2031 on a three-year, $18,300,000 deal. He got his 600^th homer and 1500^th run in June 2031, but it was an otherwise forgettable run. Sayed had his standard tallies in 2031, but injuries kept him out for two months in 2032 and his production dipped. He was also reduced to a part-time role in 2033, but was able to breach 700 career doubles; a mark met only 22 players in all of baseball history. Baghdad was firmly mid-tier while he was there, playing 338 games with 357 hits, 191 runs, 77 doubles, 20 triples, 66 homers, 195 RBI, .284/.341/.534 slash, 127 wRC+, and 7.6 WAR. Sayed hoped to still play somewhere in 2034, but teams figured he was past his shelf life. After going unsigned all year, Sayed officially filed for retirement just after his 40^th birthday. Sayed finished with 2618 games, 2938 hits, 1653 runs, 702 doubles, 166 triples, 647 home runs, 1773 RBI, 535 walks, 2630 strikeouts, 758 steals, .302/.349/.608 slash, 147 wRC+, and 80.7 WAR. He ranks 13^th in games, 13^th in runs, 13^th in hits, 6^th in total bases (5913), 8^th in doubles, 16^th in triples, 21^st in homers, 17^th in RBI, 10^th in strikeouts, and 22^nd in WAR among position players. On the world leaderboard, he is 21^st all-time in doubles. Among Arab League Baseball hitters with 3000+ plate appearances, Sayed’s slugging is 37^th and his .957 OPS is 40^th. He’s a guy who maybe didn’t get as much attention as his total would suggest since he was steady and never had any bonkers single seasons. Sayed’s Hall of Fame candidacy though was quite firm with those tallies and he headlined a two-man 2039 class for ALB at 91.6%. Lyes “Gonzo” Adel – First Base/Designated Hitter – Suez Sabres – 79.2% First Ballot Lyes Adel was a 6’4’’, 200 pound left-handed hitting first baseman and designated hitter from M’Rirt, Morocco; a town of 35,000. Nicknamed “Gonzo,” Adel was a very well-rounded batter facing right-handed pitching with strong grades for contact and power. He had a career 153 wRC+ and .989 OPS against RHP, but the downside was mediocre results against lefties with an 88 wRC+ and .733 OPS. On the whole, he was better than most in ALB at avoiding strikeouts, but below average at drawing walks. Adel never had prolific power, but he got you plenty of extra bases with 32 home runs, 40 doubles, and 9 triples per his 162 game average. He had rock solid speed and was an excellent baserunner and thief. Adel made just over half of his starts as a first baseman with subpar defensive metrics. He generally was a designated hitter otherwise with occasional use at second, but he was atrocious at 2B. Adel’s durability was generally good over a 19-year career. He wasn’t disruptive, but he was considered a bit self-centered and greedy by some peers. In January 2012, Adel left Morocco for the United Arab Emirates on a developmental deal with Abu Dhabi. He spent two-and-a-half years in the Destroyers academy, but never played a game for them. In June 2015, Adel was part of a four-player trade with Riyadh. He debuted with 19 plate appearances for the Rats that fall. Adel saw part-time use and occasional starts the next two years, although his results were unimpressive. Adel saw a platoon role in 2018 with better results, then was a full-time starter after that in Riyadh. He was a steady starter and notably led the Eastern Conference in doubles (57) and total bases (392) in 2021; both career highs. Adel’s lone Silver Slugger (at 2B) and a third place in MVP voting came in 2022, his only time as an MVP finalist. He led in average (.395), slugging (.754), OPS (1.185), wRC+ (204), and WAR (8.3). Those would all be career highs along with his .431 OBP and 18 triples. Riyadh was generally above .500 during this tenure, but were stuck in a division with Jeddah’s dynasty run. The Rats set a franchise-record 100-62 in 2019, but the Jackals won the division at 104-58 and left Riyadh out of the playoffs. They hovered around the .500 mark the next few years. With his big 2022 effort, Adel was now a hot property as he was due free agency. He left the Rats to test the market heading towards his age 28 season. Adel’s longest tenure by games was with Suez, signing an eight-year, $179,400,000 deal for 2023. He led in hits in 2023 at 222 and posted his career high 123 runs and 136 RBI. In 2026, Adel had his career best 43 home runs and hit for the cycle a second time. His numbers were steady and solid, but he never came close to that 2022 run. Adel did notably struggle to 0.7 WAR and 105 wRC+ in 2027, but bounced back in 2028. However, he was back to around league average his final two years with the Sabres. Suez was an expansion team from 2016 and largely struggled. Adel helped them to their first winning season in 2026 at 83-79, but they collapsed to 53-109 the next year. The Sabres wouldn’t be back above water until after he departed. Still, he was reliable and Adel’s #7 uniform would later be retired by Suez. For the Sabres, he had 1239 games, 1480 hits, 771 runs, 301 doubles, 54 triples, 267 home runs, 776 RBI, 496 steals, .313/.347/.568 slash, 132 wRC+, and 27.5 WAR. Now 36, Adel went back to Riyadh in 2031 on a one-year minimum deal. He missed two months to a torn hamstring, but had a decent year with 2.3 WAR and 125 wRC+ in 106 games. The Rats got a wild card and lost in the second round, but Adel finally got to see a postseason game. Between Riyadh runs, Adel had 1047 games, 854 starts, 1180 hits, 631 runs, 276 doubles, 70 triples, 196 homers, 682 RBI, 304 steals, .326/.364/.604 slash, 153 wRC+, and 30.9 WAR. Adel joined Dubai in 2032 with 0.6 WAR and 106 wRC+ over 119 games, missing time to another hamstring tear. He then finished with Sulaymaniyah in 2033 with 0.8 WAR and 115 wRC+ in 113 games, missing part of the spring to a fractured tibia. With the Sultans, he did cross the 500 home run and 1500 runs scored milestones. Adel retired after the 2033 season at age 38. In total, Adel played 2518 games with 2882 hits, 1522 runs, 614 doubles, 134 triples, 505 home runs, 1587 RBI, 532 walks, 1589 strikeouts, 865 steals, .315/.352/.577 slash, 138 wRC+, and 59.8 WAR. Adel ranks 24^th in games, 23^rd in runs, 16^th in hits, 22^nd in total bases (5279), 21^st in doubles, 36^th in triples, 49^th in homers, 26^th in RBI, and 62^nd in WAR among position players. Among batters with 3000+ plate appearances, Adel’s average is 64^th, slugging is 76^th, and his .923 OPS is 77^th. A few Hall of Fame voters shunned Adel between the lack of awards and team success, along with the DH penalty. But most saw 2500+ hits, 1500+ runs, 1500+ RBI, 600+ doubles, and 500+ homers and checked “yes” with little hesitation. Adel received 79.2% for a first ballot nod as the second member of Arab League Baseball’s 2039 class. __________________ 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)