Stealofhome's Fictional Feeder Leagues and MLB Extravaganza

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MLB Owner Changes:
Detroit Tigers owner Trejean Davey Jr. passes away, his son Ashton Davey replaces him.
Montreal Expos owner T.J. Mitchell passes away, his son Samuel Mitchell replaces him.

MLB Career Milestones:
Ben Johnson, Colorado Rockies - 2500 H
R.J. Edge, Texas Rangers - 2000 H

No-Hitters/Perfect Games:
Carl Thibault, Ogden, R - 4K, 1BB
Greg Chavera, Lexington, A - 6K, 1BB
Charlie Luhcht, Arizona, R - 13K - PERFECT GAME
Kyle Nelson, Batavia, A- - 6K, 3BB
Agustin Gallegos, Tacoma, AAA - 5K, 2BB
Colby Taylor, San Diego, MLB - 7K, 2BB
Chung-Yu Liu, Chicago Cubs, MLB - 9K, 4BB
Sid Charity, Houston, MLB - 5K, 4BB

17+ Strikeout Games:
T.J. MacAulay, Scottsdale, R - 19K

Hitting Streaks Ended:
Thurston Farrell, Binghamton, AA - 26G
Daniel Villalobos, New Orleans, AAA - 33G

4 HR Games:

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The Athletics were only able to make it to the League Championship Series as the only team in the playoffs without a World Series win. Alas, the Cubs won it all for the 4th time.

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AL Tomas Reed MVP: Augustin Jimenez, CF, New York Yankees - 7.4 WAR, 154 wRC+, 1.7 ZR


AL J.P. Avila Award: Danny Mether, LHP, Boston Red Sox - 5.7 WAR, 85 FIP-, 2.8 K/BB


NL Tomas Reed MVP: Leobardo Barreras, LF, San Diego Padres - 6.8 WAR, 159 wRC+, 6.5 ZR


NL J.P. Avila Award: Colt Thompson, LHP, New York Mets - 5.4 WAR, 88 FIP-, 3.2 K/BB

AL Timo Fernandez Rookie of the Year: Cam Mueller, 1B, Chicago White Sox - 6.8 WAR, 162 wRC+, 8.6 ZR
NL Timo Fernandez Rookie of the Year: Hyun-Gyu Kim, LF, Milwaukee Brewers - 3.4 WAR, 122 wRC+, 1.5 ZR

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E.J. Kratz, CF

Opponent hitters are glad to see Kratz retire, the recipient of eight gold glove awards and a force in centerfield for the Cardinals. He was also a very capable contact hitter with speed and ability on the basepaths, leading the league in stolen bases twice and hits once. He put up four 5+WAR seasons over his career and retires as the top 20-25 CF all-time just behind Juan Alonzo.

Initial Acquisition: Drafted 31st overall in 1970 by the Cardinals out of Michigan

MLB Awards: 8 Youssef Raadouni GG, 2 AS, 1 WS

Career Stats: 8668 PA, 2208 H, 35 HR, 452 SB, .303 wOBA, 91 wRC+, 176.1 ZR, 47.5 WAR, 40.9 JAWS

Adrian Storm, LF

Storm was somewhat overlooked throughout his career, putting up consistent numbers but not receiving many accolades. He did lead the league in HR once and finished 3rd in MVP voting but generally didn't make much of an impression on voters. He had few weaknesses in his game and contributed with contact, power, eye, defense, and speed. He falls shy of the Hall of Fame but was one of the better Royals ever to play.

Initial Acquisition: Drafted 54th overall in 1972 by the Royals out of Rose

MLB Awards: 2 AS, 2 SS

Career Stats: 7756 PA, 1921 H, 191 HR, 270 SB, .342 wOBA, 115 wRC+, 17.6 ZR, 43.9 WAR, 37.8 JAWS

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After signing with the Royals as the 1st pick in the 1988 draft, Braylen Gaines takes the reins as the first overall prospect. Five of his six pitches are already nearly MLB-ready and he looks to take a huge step this year.


Dylan Elmore follows Gaines just as he did in the draft. He signed with the Rangers and will play in their Rookie league this year.

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Team 1:

position	name	war	school
P	James Marino	2.36	TEX
P	Jon Bruna	1.63	MSU
P	Thurston Anderle	1.46	ILL
P	Brayden Webb	1.30	FSB
P	Jack Sklar	1.27	PIT
P	T.J. Garcia	1.25	VIR
P	J.R. McKinley	0.45	UNC
P	Bentley Babbel	0.25	ECP
C	Masato Ohishi	1.59	SMG
C	John Fennema	1.21	USC
1B	Aaron Purves	1.13	AUB
2B	Tommy Rawson	1.55	SJRS
3B	Grumpy Shannon	1.64	IOWA
SS	P.T. Tuck	1.96	UNC
SS	Vince Johnson	1.33	MIS
LF	Avery McNeela	1.28	WF
CF	Elliot Ferguson	1.91	FLA
CF	Cameron Horsley	1.32	PEP
CF	Ubaldo Serrano	1.08	SCB
RF	Hector Vader	2.39	USC

Team 2:

position	name	war	school
P	Sancho Zambrano	1.77	TTU
P	Skylar Vossen	1.57	TAMU
P	Troy Cerda	1.39	UNM
P	Alex Leckey	1.35	ECP
P	Kerry Manning	1.30	ASU
P	Ron Solorzano	1.23	GH
P	Claudio Alwine	0.63	GH
P	Nickolas White	0.11	MSU
C	Jeremy Stein	1.20	LBSU
C	Nathan Burkhart	1.16	GAT
1B	Byron Stella	1.43	VAN
1B	Sam Santo	1.14	OSU
2B	Elijah Dombeck	1.53	UCSB
2B	Atticus Alston	1.30	MIS
3B	Landerson Trejo	1.35	UA
3B	Cristofor Berrio	1.20	SMG
SS	Mason Bialik	1.17	SMG
LF	Ron Watson	1.27	VAN
CF	Rayshawn Jamison	1.85	IOWA
RF	Benjamin Aguirre	1.15	SMG

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The Washington Huskies have spaced out their three wins, taking the NCAA title in 1936, 1952, and now 1989.

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MLB Owner Changes:
Pittsburgh Pirates owner Davy Carlson Jr. passes away, his son Ronald Carlson replaces him.

MLB Career Milestones:
Frandy Camacho, Montreal - 2000H
Shigeru Koizumi, Chicago Cubs - 2000H

No-Hitters/Perfect Games:
Solomon Davis, Chicago White Sox - 9K, 2BB
Rollie Magana, Seattle, MLB - 3K, 6BB
Dontrell Matthews, Clearwater, A+ - 6K, 2BB
Josh Esterle, St Mary Central, WIAA - 9K, 2BB
Mike Roma, Trenton, AA - 7K, 5BB
Charles Roberts, Pittsburgh, NCAA - 13K, 0BB, 1HBP
Fintan Reed, Hidden Valley, OSAA - 13K - PERFECT GAME
Van Bucheli, Binghamton, AA - 7K, 2BB

17+ Strikeout Games:
Jonathan Cunningham, Volcano Vista, NMAA - 19K

Hitting Streaks Ended:
Charlie Vecchione, Iowa, AAA - 27G

4 HR Games:

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College shortstop Mason Bialik was this year's first overall draft pick He was a 4-time all-star in college and two time Arnold White Slugging award winner. Oh and he did just win the Phoenix Amoss MVP as well.


Sean Hinshaw was the first high schooler off the board, going second to the Rangers. He is very well-balanced and won the Jeff Garcia MVP three times and the Moe Fay slugging award four times.


Peyton Mowrey was drafted by the Brewers and was the first pitcher taken. He will always struggle with control but hopefully has the stuff and movement to make up for it.

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American League:

Position	Name	WAR	Team
C	Troy Easton	3.58	TB
C	Brent Huggins	2.66	SEA
1B	Val Messbarger	2.99	MIN
1B	Randy Eggers	2.60	CLE
2B	Cal Dunlap	2.77	TOR
3B	John Peterson	2.16	TOR
SS	Jimmy Trollinger	3.38	HOU
LF	Wilton Roller	3.14	TOR
CF	Chase Shugar	3.85	SEA
CF	B.J. Daul	3.17	HOU
CF	Corey Fenton	3.11	BAL
CF	Cristiano Juliana	3.06	SEA
RF	Giovanni Valdez	2.01	TB
SP	Danny Mether	4.02	CHA
SP	Solomon Davis	3.46	CHA
SP	Tommy Butler	2.99	BAL
SP	Jeremiah Hunter	2.99	HOU
SP	Peter D'Arville	2.91	TB
SP	Miguel Day	2.82	OAK
SP	Cyrus Jolly	2.50	LAA
SP	Moshe Ho	2.50	OAK
RP	Hunter Grant	1.61	OAK
RP	Winston Cruz	0.92	CHA
RP	Chuck Enos	0.57	NYY
RP	B.J. Connell	0.16	CHA

National League:

Position	Name	WAR	Team
C	Sebastian Gonzales	3.45	MIL
C	J.J. Bush	2.07	SF
1B	Thanatos Regalado	2.94	CHC
2B	Mason Befort	4.15	CIN
2B	Tomasso Breaux	3.67	SF
3B	Mason Rochon	2.12	NYM
SS	Odin Batchelor	2.38	NYM
LF	Edward Parker	3.21	SF
LF	Leobardo Barreras	3.15	SD
LF	Jeremiah Rutter	3.08	PHI
CF	Holden Hare	4.53	MON
RF	Hamilton Orozco	4.17	ARI
RF	Gavin O'Malley	2.82	CHC
SP	Ji-Feng Tsai	3.63	PIT
SP	Liam Brown	3.45	PHI
SP	Sean Hinson	3.27	MIL
SP	Rex Abrams	3.21	CIN
SP	Eric Schmitt	3.08	SD
SP	James Lamb	2.78	LAD
SP	Rick Nelson	2.38	NYM
SP	Mayson Marenta	2.37	CIN
RP	Dale Castilow	1.45	ARI
RP	Walton Turner	1.32	SF
RP	A.J. Tidwell	1.26	LAD
RP	Ty Holoubek	0.56	LAD

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MLB Owner Changes:
Minnesota Twins sold from Archie Armendariz Jr. to Jonathan Creech

MLB Career Milestones:
Negron D'Angelo, Philadelphia - 2000 H
Randy Stevens, New York Yankees - 2000 H

No-Hitters/Perfect Games:
Cain Anastasi, Clinton, A - 8K, 1BB
Franklin McCann, Gwinnett, AAA - 6K, 3BB
Bujar Miftari, Charlotte, A+ - 9K, 1BB
Grayson Hook, Everett, A- - 3K, 4BB
D.J. Shirley, Scranton WB, AAA - 8K, 3BB
Jason Wu, Los Angeles Angels, MLB - 3K, 5BB

17+ Strikeout Games:

Hitting Streaks Ended:
Timmy Vermeersch, Omaha, AAA - 28G
Trey Wymer, Northwest Arkansas, AA - 32G
Jeremiah Meehan, Tampa, R - 26G
Eli Martin, Fort Wayne, A - 28G

4 HR Games:

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The defending champion Chicago Cubs returned to the World Series but lost to the Orioles, who won their 4th title.

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AL Tomas Reed MVP: Val Messbarger, 1B, Minnesota Twins - 6.0 WAR, 131 wRC+, 13.7 ZR


AL J.P. Avila Award: Solomon Davis, LHP, Chicago White Sox - 5.2 WAR, 85 FIP-, 2.7 K/BB


NL Tomas Reed MVP: Edward Parker, LF, San Francisco Giants - 6.4 WAR, 152 wRC+, 4.1 ZR


NL J.P. Avila Award: Rex Abrams, LHP, Cincinnati Reds - 5.2 WAR, 78 FIP-, 2.2 K/BB

AL Timo Fernandez Rookie of the Year: Liam Snell, CF, Oakland Athletics - 5.4 WAR, 136 wRC+, 2.1 ZR
NL Timo Fernandez Rookie of the Year: Harrison Hood, RF, Colorado Rockies - 3.9 WAR, 158 wRC+, -2.7 ZR

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Ben Johnson, RF

Johnson retires in the top-10 of all-time RF, near Brady Sheard and Moe Fay. He broke into the elite 2500 hit club in his last year in the Major leagues at age 38, finishing 34th all-time in hits. A whole bunch of those hits were doubles, as he finished with the 4th most two-baggers all-time with 536. His time was split between the Rangers and White Sox but in the transition he moved from an MVP-level candidate to "just" an above-average player. Much of that change was due to his defense turning from elite to good to average to terrible.

Initial Acquisition: Drafted 6th overall in 1971 by the Rangers out of Southern California

MLB Awards: 1 Tomas Reed MVP, 3 AS, 3 Paul Vines SS, 1 WS

Career Stats: 10048 PA, 2540 H, 244 HR, 2 SB, .356 wOBA, 125 wRC+, 34.4 ZR, 59.8 WAR, 48 JAWS


Herman Adams, 3B

Adams retires as a top-5 third baseman of all-time along with Chuck Allison, Jayden Fraile, Alonso Carvajal, and Jody Davison. Like Johnson, his game was built on doubles and strong defense. Adams was in the running for the MVP in 1977, the best year of his career with 6.2 WAR. He continued to put up 4 and 5 WAR seasons throughout his career until at age 35 he became more of a part-time player.

Initial Acquisition: Drafted 5th overall in 1969 by the Mariners out of West Babylon

MLB Awards: 1 Youssef Raadouni GG, 5 AS, 6 Paul Vines SS, 2 WS, 2 PMVP

Career Stats: 8569 PA, 2057 H, 240 HR, 2 SB, .343 wOBA, 118 wRC+, 56.9 ZR, 57.3 WAR, 47.1 JAWS

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The first top prospect of the new decade is shortstop Mason Bialik. He signed with the Reds on July 31st and played 31 games in their A club, amassing 1.4 WAR. He's in AA and might even be ready for the Majors this season.


The top pitcher is A.J. Handel who made his debut with the Braves last season, pitching only 3 and a third innings. He is fragile and is currently out with a dead arm but hopes to make an impact in their starting rotation this year with a devastating curveball.

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Team 1:

position	name	war	school
P	Solar Cabassa	1.90	FOR
P	Joshua Steines	1.80	BC
P	P.J. Vincent	1.78	BYU
P	Alex Leckey	1.35	ECP
P	Nathan Brown	1.30	WV
P	Mal Kessler	1.17	ECP
P	Arlo Swain	1.10	VIR
P	Bentley Babbel	0.50	ECP
C	Lonnie Olazaba	0.95	BYU
C	Yardley Cosgrove	0.55	DUK
1B	Paul Crane	2.20	NMSU
2B	Antwan Rogers	1.54	TAMU
2B	Sam Kerekes	1.51	PENN
3B	Cristofor Berrio	2.15	SMG
SS	Declan Evans	1.76	TEX
SS	Lindsey McGregor	1.28	VIR
LF	Tyler Johnston	1.67	OKST
CF	Isaac Billy	1.63	KEN
CF	Owen Meloche	1.32	TCU
RF	Layland Armstong	1.89	USC

Team 2:

position	name	war	school
P	Johnny Sano	1.96	WF
P	Rob Bodish	1.50	MIN
P	T.J. Garcia	1.49	VIR
P	Heathcliff Jones	1.47	LOY
P	Jack Sklar	1.36	PIT
P	Fisher Bonham	1.11	LOY
P	Eric Isaac	0.64	RO
P	Dusty Royer	0.33	VIR
C	Jed Scott	0.96	TTU
C	David Harris	0.79	PSU
1B	Ritchie Lynagh	1.33	MSU
2B	Atticus Alston	1.32	MIS
3B	Gabe Shannon	1.49	IOWA
SS	Tony Kelley	1.55	USC
LF	Holden Walker	1.04	MD
CF	Ethan Wallace	1.47	MIN
CF	Ubaldo Serrano	1.46	SCB
CF	Billy Duch	1.35	LBSU
CF	Aiden Buchanan	1.20	FSB
RF	Jonathan Robertson	1.57	SFD

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The NCAA title stays out west as BYU wins their very first championship. 27 schools have yet to win, including the Cougars' opponent in the final game -- Texas A&M.

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MLB Owner Changes:

MLB Career Milestones:

No-Hitters/Perfect Games:
Tulio Mares, Jesuit, OSAA - 14K, 4BB
Mickey Strawn, Rye, NYSPHSAA - 11K, 2BB
Ray Singleton, New Orleans, AAA - 7K, 2BB
Steve Matthews, Alabama, NCAA - 6K, 1BB
Millard McFarland, Fordham, NCAA - 9K, 1BB
Lance Eisele, Duke, NCAA - 10K, 0BB, 1ERR
Patrick Titus, Eldorado, NMAA - 9K, 1BB
T.J. Saint, Pittsburgh, MLB - 16K, 1BB

17+ Strikeout Games:
Tony Reeves, Buford, GHSA - 18K
Jade Solomon, Reagan, TUIL - 18K
Rodrigo Hernandez, Edenton Holmes, NCHSAA - 17K
Richard Dennis, Denmark, WIAA - 18K
Dylan Cordero, Eldorado, NMAA - 19K

Hitting Streaks Ended:
Clayton Brandt, Allatoona, GHSA - 29G
Merrill Dever, Sarasota, FLHSAA - 28G

4 HR Games:

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Gabe Shannon, a switch-hitting third baseman with elite contact and defense, was drafted first overall. He won the Phoenix Amoss MVP in college twice and finished 2nd once.


Salvador Feliciano was the first high school draftee. He is a speedy centerfielder who was born in Venezuela but went to high school in Oregon.


The top pitcher drafted was righty Jack Sklar out of Pittsburgh. He looks to be solid across the board with a fastball, curve, and slider.

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American League:

Position	Name	WAR	Team
C	Brent Huggins	2.39	SEA
C	Patton Gonzales	1.19	HOU
1B	Cam Mueller	2.92	CHA
2B	Holt Brady	2.82	BOS
3B	Silas Rascon	4.35	HOU
SS	Francisco Rocha	2.75	CLE
LF	Kayden Rios	2.70	CLE
CF	Liam Snell	3.42	OAK
CF	Dave Yang	2.93	CHA
CF	Augustin Jimenez	2.78	NYY
CF	Corey Fenton	2.49	BAL
RF	Gabriel Manlapaz	3.16	NYY
RF	Max Valle	3.06	MIN
SP	Morgan Southall	3.44	NYY
SP	Jeremiah Hunter	3.37	HOU
SP	Eduardo Rangel	3.09	DET
RP	Winston Cruz	2.76	CHA
SP	Martin Cox	2.75	TEX
SP	Sammy Grenier	2.68	MIN
SP	Solomon Davis	2.67	CHA
SP	Braylen Gaines	2.63	KC
SP	Jason Wu	2.63	LAA
RP	Patrick Widerman	1.91	CLE
RP	Steve Rijo	0.97	NYY
RP	Donovan Scott	0.72	BOS

National League:

Position	Name	WAR	Team
C	J.J. Bush	3.84	SF
C	Sebastian Gonzales	1.98	MIL
1B	Tony Gessner	2.49	LAD
2B	Tomasso Breaux	5.37	SF
2B	Vicente Fontela	3.65	PIT
2B	Negron D'Angelo	3.20	PHI
3B	Max Sharpe	3.91	MIL
SS	Nate Bremer	3.15	LAD
LF	Henry Blackledge	3.93	PHI
LF	Jimmy Ray	2.97	FLA
CF	Ascencio Henriquez	3.27	COL
CF	Andrew Wright	3.19	FLA
RF	D.J. Klinger	3.19	PHI
SP	T.J. Saint	5.11	PIT
SP	Rex Abrams	3.82	CIN
SP	Manuel Argueta	3.51	CIN
SP	Isaac Meigs	3.36	PHI
SP	Christopher DeFord	2.99	MON
SP	Rick Nelson	2.87	NYM
SP	Paul Ibanez	2.86	PHI
SP	Marvin Baird	2.57	CHC
RP	Sylvester Hunker	2.16	COL
RP	Ethan Laurence	1.80	MIL
RP	Marcos Griego	1.09	LAD
RP	Avery Holmes	0.85	NYM