Fallout 4's Commonwealth Baseball Organization

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Here we go, ladies, gentlemen, ghouls, and synths! The third-ever Sole Survivor Series is here! This year's matchup is the #1 team from the South Charles Association, the Goodneighbor Hancocks, taking on the #4 seed from the North Charles Association, the Easy Town Assaultrons, in a best-of-seven battle. This is a matchup of the Harbor as Easy Town is just a boat ride away from getting to South Boston where the Hancocks play their home ball. This week, however, the Assaultrons were in Diamond City and started traveling to South Boston at the conclusion of the Hancocks' 12-6 victory over the Oberland T-51s in Game 5 of the SCA League Championship.

This matchup makes sense since both teams finished among the hotter in the league at the end of the season. The Assaultrons were 17-8 in the August-September regular season's last month, while the Hancocks were 21-4 in that stretch, including an 11-game winning streak to end the season. Both records represented the best in their associations in the time when games counted the most.

Goodneighbor had the CBO's best record for a reason: they are fierce in all three facets of the game. In fact in all of the offensive and defensive categories, the Hancocks finished out of the top half in only two: Bullpen ERA (9th at 4.81) and Strikeouts (T-9th at 767). Now, that bullpen ERA may be disturbing for them; if the Assaultrons can knock out Goodneighbors' starters, then they have a much better chance than being held down. Still, the Hancocks were only behind Oberland in runs allowed (435), Starters ERA (3.59), and Team ERA (3.79). Ace Quincy Eloquent may have had a bad Game 5 versus the T-51s, but he was stout all season at 19-6 with a 2.77 ERA and may be the favorite to win the Pitcher of the Year Award. Bruce Iddings (17-4, 3.41) and John Oldsink (16-5, 4.09) are just too good for most teams' lineups in a three-game period. The dual-closers in Bus Paula (0-3, 3.43, 16 SV) and Bryan Punchine (4-2, 1.86, 16 SV) can keep teams honest in the late game, and usual starter Steve Rocky (12-8, 4.30) can provide some bullpen help if a starter gets chased early or gets injured.

Easy Town counters with pitching that finished in the bottom half of almost every category in the North Charles Association in pitching. That may be a problem, though they have played above their heads in the 2298 playoffs and have been better overall since the start of August. Angel Waterdrink (13-11, 4.59) is the ace, while Smoker Caliman (15-4, 4.59) and David Tech (9-10, 4.75) follow him in the rotation. Closer Aaron Geneva has been one of the best on the year, going 2-1 with a 1.96 and a CBO-best 37 saves. Marc Woodsman (6-2, 2.76) is their other good reliever.

The offense for the Hancocks were second to none and provide the real damage in the series as was seen in Game 5 versus a good-pitching Oberland team. Good Don Duck has now earned Series MVP twice in a row because he is a tough out with some pop on his bat. In just 10 games in the 2298 playoffs, Duck is 16 of 42 (.381) with a double, three home runs, four walks, nine runs, and seven RBI. Pitchers ready to sleep on the Hancocks after Duck bats? Welcome to CF John Rose (.321/18/88 regular season), 1B Bryan Assman (.376/35/102), 2B Jumper Hayes (.360/12/85), LF Zachary Utsinger (.354/12/88), SS Burtie Cuttooth (.301/19/91), and 3B Jason Juras (.245/15/46). Relax a little against eighth hitter Splotch Pollock and the Goodneighbor pitcher.

The Assaultrons are much better when it comes to offense, though they still trail the Hancocks in that category. Easy Town finished second in runs scored in the NCA (599) and hit and ran well to lead in batting average (.299) and stolen bases (83). Part of the reason why the batting average was so high comes from fifth-hitter, LF Jarrett Metalbox (.408/17/89) who won the NCA League Championship Series MVP. Add to that League Semifinals MVP, cleanup hitter RF Dan Squirrel (.372/24/99) and the Assaultrons have a dangerous 1-2 punch in the middle of their lineup. CF Sean Samuels (.348/12/65) and leadoff 1B Joe Ransom (.271/22/67) provide pop in Easy Town's nonstandard lineup. There are definitely weaknesses, including 2B Frank Clawdodger (.278/0/15), but he has been hot in the postseason: 13 for 35 (.371) with a double, a triple, three walks, five runs, six RBI, and a stolen base. The bottom of the lineup is not considered strong, but C Adam Henderson (.246/13/64) and 3B Bobby Carr (.218/15/54) had better numbers than some of their peers.

Fun fact: Easy Town is the third straight Brotherhood League wildcard team to make the Sole Survivor Series. In 2296, The Slog snuck in to beat league rival and BL champion Finch Farm in the SSS. In 2297, the Nordhagen Beach Party Boys advanced to the SSS before falling to Oberland.

Prediction

Goodneighbor appears to be much too strong on paper for Easy Town to have a chance in this series. Our best guess: the Assaultrons find one upset in the mix but eventually fall in five games, 4-1, in the series.

[Tyke]

Here we go! It's hard to see Easy Town winning it all, but let's hope they can get close enough to keep it interesting

[StLee]

Today in the CBO

News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth

by Nat Wright-Kawolski

24 September 2298 - Easy City Downs Honors Trons Player

Lucky Lou, co-owner of Easy City Downs in the Easy Town, announced upon the start of the Sole Survivor Series that there would be a name change at the Downs.

The announcer's box at the robot (and sometimes creature) tracks will be renamed to the Metalbox in honor of Easy Town Assaultrons left fielder Jarrett Metalbox who won the batting crown with a .408 average and helped lead the team to the Sole Survivor Series where they will play Goodneighbor.

The Assaultrons can host up to three home games: Tuesday, August 27, through Thursday, August 29. Lucky Lou said that bettors on those dates who visit the Downs can vote on the Easy Town baseball for double payouts.

"We're going to have the biggest crowd the Commonwealth has ever seen," Lucky Lou said. "We have the Assaultrons to thank for that, especially Mr. Metalbox. That's why we're naming the announcer's box after him, and he is welcome here anytime, when there's no baseball games to win, of course."

Early lines at the Downs are showing heavy betting in favor of Goodneighbor with nine bets going for the Hancocks to win it all for every two Easy Town bets. The heaviest series length bets include Goodneighbor in 6 games (36%), Goodneighbor in 7 games (26%), and Easy Town in 7 games (11%). The lowest bet rate was for Easy Town to sweep (1%).

24 September 2298 - BMU: CA Best Fielders for 2298 Selected

"Flashing the leather" and "good with the glove" are ways to describe players who help their teams by playing great defense. Today the most dependable glovemen in the Commonwealth Association for 2298 were announced. Defensive Players of the Year Awards will be presented to these top-notch defenders:

Pitcher
Montes Evans (Taffington Boathouse Spy Hunters)

Catcher
Nick Lowe (Malden Grognaks)

First Baseman
Chris Firstman (College Square Nerd Ragers)

Second Baseman
Steve McGuckin (Breakheart Banks Behemoths)

Third Baseman
Andy Knickson (C.I.T. Ruins Refractors)

Shortstop
Bruce John (Galleria Robotics Experts)

Left Fielder
Midnight Flowers (C.I.T. Ruins Refractors)

Center Fielder
Callie Love (Bunker Hill Gun Fu)

Right Fielder
Rocket Pollack (Union Hope Lifegivers)

24 September 2298 - BMU: MA Honors 2298 Defensive Players of the Year Award Winners

It's been said that the best offense is a good defense. That's why contending teams are always looking to improve on the defensive side of the game. Keeping runs from scoring is just as good as driving them in. The top fielders have been chosen in the Massachusetts Association for 2298. Here are the Defensive Players of the Year Award winners:

Pitcher
Jason Haynes (Natick Banks Big Leaguers)

Catcher
Toad Harris (Fiddler's Green T-60s)

First Baseman
Steve Hon (Cabot House Rayguns)

Second Baseman
Bobby Brows (Cabot House Rayguns)

Third Baseman
Dog Prairie (Somerville Place Sentry Bots)

Shortstop
Julian Roughneck (Fiddler's Green T-60s)

Left Fielder
J.D. Lumphead (Eastlake Aquaboys)

Center Fielder
Nar Salem (Cabot House Rayguns)

Right Fielder
Steve Mech (Cabot House Rayguns)

[StLee]

Originally Posted by Tyke

Here we go! It's hard to see Easy Town winning it all, but let's hope they can get close enough to keep it interesting

The bettors are heavily in Goodneighbor's corner. It looks like Easy Town needs to just stick in there to pull off some upsets, but their pitching staff has to be shaking about facing the Hancocks' lineup. Easy Town has definitely not faced any team like that all season.

[StLee]

Sole Survivor Series - Game 1

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[StLee]

I understand wht OOTP has to disable it on the forums: https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=323392

However, I will be sad to see the Thank You feature go. I use it a lot in reading others' posts as an acknowledgment that I have read people's dynasties and replies to my own.

[StLee]

Today in the CBO

News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth

by Nat Wright-Kawolski

25 September 2298 - BMU: Top CA Reliever Honored

Teddy Lion came out of the bullpen and worked through tough situations all year, and for his performance he's been named the recipient of the Commonwealth Association Reliever of the Year Award for 2298.

The 28-year-old out of Charlton, Massachusetts captured the award with 3 saves in 26 relief appearances, 49 strikeouts in 35.1 innings and a record of 4 wins and 1 loss to go with his 1.78 ERA.

"I'm thankful, it's a great honor," he told Baseball News Network.

He received 23 first place votes out of a possible 24. Mike Hamman of the Galleria Robotics Experts finished second in voting, while Dustin Hebert of the Breakheart Banks Behemoths finished third.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Teddy Lion - C.I.T. Ruins Refractors - 23 - 115
Mike Hamman - Galleria Robotics Experts - 0 - 67
Dustin Hebert - Breakheart Banks Behemoths - 0 - 16
Wobbly Warren - College Square Nerd Ragers - 1 - 7
Sean White - College Square Nerd Ragers - 0 - 4
Ryan Mills - Breakheart Banks Behemoths - 0 - 3

25 September 2298 - BMU: Irwin Grabs MA Reliever of the Year Award

John Irwin said he thinks hitters often underestimate him, as he's only 21 years old.

But he'll certainly be getting a lot more respect now, as the Haymarket Mall Commandos rising star has won the Massachusetts Association Reliever of the Year Award for 2298.

He captured the award on the strength of his 1.92 ERA over 61 innings. He also had 3 saves in 30 relief appearances, 62 strikeouts and only 20 walks.

He received 18 first place votes out of a possible 24. Chris Essary of the Boston Common Lead Bellies finished second in voting with 5 first place votes, while Joe Bargas of the Fiddler's Green T-60s finished third.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
John Irwin - Haymarket Mall Commandos - 18 - 103
Chris Essary - Boston Common Lead Bellies - 5 - 56
Joe Bargas - Fiddler's Green T-60s - 0 - 47
Joker Griffith - Mass Pike Robobrains - 1 - 6

25 September 2298 - Sole Survivor Series Action Continues

Game 2 of the Sole Survivor Series will take place when the Easy Town Assaultrons takes the field at the host Goodneighbor Hancocks. Smoker Caliman will take the mound for the Assaultrons against the Hancocks' John Oldsink. First pitch is at 8:05 PM with Goodneighbor leading the series 1-0.

[StLee]

Sole Survivor Series - Game 2

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[Tyke]

Originally Posted by StLee

I understand wht OOTP has to disable it on the forums: https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=323392

However, I will be sad to see the Thank You feature go. I use it a lot in reading others' posts as an acknowledgment that I have read people's dynasties and replies to my own.

I was wondering about that! I read your latest posts this morning and - like you - used the "thank you" button to show I had read something. But, suddenly, there it was - gone!

[Tyke]

Smoker Caliman talks like Nuke Laloosh!!!

[OrangeP47]

Eh, I'm sad to see it go too, but maybe this will increase engagement too, as was said in the thread announcing the change. I post my dynasty in two places, and the other place has a "thanks" feature too, and the people over there are really "bad" about only thanking a post and not leaving feedback, so I know I have readers over there, but actually trying to get any constructive criticism is like blood from a stone

[StLee]

Originally Posted by Tyke

Smoker Caliman talks like Nuke Laloosh!!!

I didn't think of Laloosh, but good call! I was thinking more along these lines for the "Cali" man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb21...nel=Beowoulf69

[StLee]

Originally Posted by OrangeP47

Eh, I'm sad to see it go too, but maybe this will increase engagement too, as was said in the thread announcing the change. I post my dynasty in two places, and the other place has a "thanks" feature too, and the people over there are really "bad" about only thanking a post and not leaving feedback, so I know I have readers over there, but actually trying to get any constructive criticism is like blood from a stone

I know I'm guilty on OOTP. When my time is limited for writing and reading, I will just quickly sim others' posts and then hit the Thanks button. I may need to limit the number of threads I click on, especially since I will be very much busier soon.

[StLee]

Today in the CBO

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by Nat Wright-Kawolski

26 September 2298 - BMU: Top Sluggers Win CA Offensive Players of the Year Award Honors

The commissioner of Boston Minor Union said he was "privileged and honored" to name the recipients of the Commonwealth Association Offensive Players of the Year Award. The winners for 2298 are:

Pitcher
Lannie Tykeson (Taffington Boathouse Spy Hunters)
.359/.378/.500, 220 AB, 7 HR, 140 wRC+, 1.3 WAR

Catcher
Conrad Fallon (Breakheart Banks Behemoths)
.333/.448/.549, 195 AB, 9 HR, 177 wRC+, 3.0 WAR

First Baseman
Keagan Heat (Outpost Zimonja Strongbacks)
.295/.398/.510, 298 AB, 15 HR, 5 SB, 147 wRC+, 3.5 WAR

Second Baseman
Howie Burgess (C.I.T. Ruins Refractors)
.304/.386/.426, 296 AB, 6 HR, 2 SB, 127 wRC+, 2.0 WAR

Third Baseman
Jeff Luka (Outpost Zimonja Strongbacks)
.314/.360/.422, 315 AB, 4 HR, 1 SB, 115 wRC+, 1.5 WAR

Shortstop
Nate Beech (Malden Grognaks)
.330/.435/.473, 279 AB, 6 HR, 3 SB, 154 wRC+, 2.8 WAR

Left Fielder
Jonathan Angelou (Greentop Nursery Night People)
.381/.533/.865, 126 AB, 18 HR, 1 SB, 263 wRC+, 3.5 WAR

Center Fielder
Chris Eakle (Union Hope Lifegivers)
.284/.446/.608, 204 AB, 17 HR, 1 SB, 179 wRC+, 2.9 WAR

Right Fielder
Matt Marketman (Outpost Zimonja Strongbacks)
.314/.382/.527, 239 AB, 9 HR, 4 SB, 142 wRC+, 2.4 WAR

26 September 2298 - BMU: Massachusetts Association Offensive Players of the Year Award Winners Announced

For being the strongest offensive contributors at their position this year, the Massachusetts Association has named a group of players as recipients of the Offensive Players of the Year Award.

The 2298 winners of the award are:

Pitcher
Danny Janssen (Postal Square Action Boys)
.313/.313/.469, 32 AB, 1 HR, 111 wRC+, 0.2 WAR

Catcher
Surf Jardine (Boston Common Lead Bellies)
.271/.393/.354, 181 AB, 1 HR, 113 wRC+, 1.5 WAR

First Baseman
Splurge Beals (Mass Pike Robobrains)
.348/.454/.489, 227 AB, 4 HR, 167 wRC+, 2.0 WAR

Second Baseman
Danny Haircutter (Postal Square Action Boys)
.322/.401/.451, 286 AB, 4 HR, 1 SB, 136 wRC+, 2.3 WAR

Third Baseman
Paul Middle (Trinity Plaza Snipers)
.308/.426/.566, 182 AB, 12 HR, 168 wRC+, 2.3 WAR

Shortstop
Arthur Dimmesdale (Charles View Cannibals)
.287/.388/.509, 289 AB, 9 HR, 2 SB, 145 wRC+, 2.9 WAR

Left Fielder
Bobby Thesea (Charles View Cannibals)
.310/.419/.624, 226 AB, 20 HR, 171 wRC+, 2.7 WAR

Center Fielder
Jim Uglyhair (Natick Banks Big Leaguers)
.283/.394/.626, 230 AB, 21 HR, 1 SB, 172 wRC+, 2.8 WAR

Right Fielder
Ryan Wegott (Fiddler's Green T-60s)
.323/.453/.419, 229 AB, 4 HR, 1 SB, 147 wRC+, 2.7 WAR

[StLee]

Today in the CBO

News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth

by Nat Wright-Kawolski

27 September 2298 - BMU: Commonwealth Association Selects Manager of the Year

Galleria manager Alfredo Barios caused quite a stir when he came to town. Noted for his feisty, no-nonsense attitude, Barios threw his all into the 2298 campaign, winning over critics and fans as he went. He also won a few ballgames, running up a 44-33 record, which was good enough to take the first place spot in the Commonwealth Association Dark Hollow Pond League standings.

"These guys are grown men. They don't need psychobabble, they need to win ballgames," Barios snapped at his first press conference. While his approach was controversial, even for Galleria, it netted the 42-year-old the Commonwealth Association Manager of the Year trophy. In response to which he replied, "It ain't molecular physics, it's baseball," and began discussing potential free agents with the local media.

27 September 2298 - BMU: MA Best Manager, Vetson of the Natick Banks Big Leaguers

Scott Vetson skippered the Natick Banks Big Leaguers to a very successful year and has been acclaimed as the 2298 Massachusetts Association Manager of the Year.

He kept it short and sweet in the press conference as he accepted the award. "Thanks, but it wasn't just me out there this season."

The Big Leaguers finished the regular season in first place in the Massachusetts Association Glowing Sea League with a 48-28 record.

27 September 2298 - Sole Survivor Series Resumes in Easy Town

The Sole Survivor Series picks back up at 8:05 PM today when the Easy Town Assaultrons try to get back on track in Game 3 versus the Goodneighbor Hancocks. Quincy Eloquent (3-1, 5.14 ERA in the postseason) and David Tech (1-1, 3.52) are the scheduled starters today. Fans can watch every moment on BosCom affiliated networks or listen in on Diamond City Radio.

[StLee]

Originally Posted by Tyke

Smoker Caliman talks like Nuke Laloosh!!!

Thinking about this more, Nuke Laloosh is soooooooo perfect for a Fallout world character name. I just added him to the 2299 draft list.

[Tyke]

Originally Posted by StLee

Thinking about this more, Nuke Laloosh is soooooooo perfect for a Fallout world character name. I just added him to the 2299 draft list.

I'll have a word with the front office staff at Nordhagen Beach and see if I can't persuade them to draft for him - he'd be a perfect fit, he's, like, sooo radical!!

[StLee]

Sole Survivor Series - Game 3

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[StLee]

Today in the CBO

News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth

by Nat Wright-Kawolski

28 September 2298 - BMU: Greentop Nursery Ace Takes Pitcher of the Year Award

Aaron Demps of the Greentop Nursery Night People has been selected the premier pitcher in the Commonwealth Association and will receive the Pitcher of the Year Award for 2298.

The top vote-getter completed the year with a 11-1 record. He started 16 times, threw 103.1 innings, chalked up 118 strikeouts and 41 walks, limited hitters to a .171 batting average and posted an impressive 1.92 ERA.

He received 21 first place votes out of a possible 24. Flimflam Macedo of the Corvega Flamers finished second in voting with 1 first place vote, while Todd Westland of the Union Hope Lifegivers finished third with 2 first place votes.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Aaron Demps - Greentop Nursery Night People - 21 - 158
Flimflam Macedo - Corvega Flamers - 1 - 79
Todd Westland - Union Hope Lifegivers - 2 - 69
Greg Mardis - Union Hope Lifegivers - 0 - 69
Chad Sweet - Mystic Pines Raybathers - 0 - 22
Cody Graca - Union Hope Lifegivers - 0 - 1

28 September 2298 - BMU: MA's Best Hurler is Capps

When the name of R.J. Capps appeared on the Haymarket Mall lineup card in 2298, it was a virtual guarantee of a victory or at least a well-pitched game. For his brilliant performance this season he was named the Massachusetts Association Pitcher of the Year Award winner today.

He started 17 games, running up a 10-3 record and a 2.22 ERA. Capps held opponents to a .202 average while striking out 121, walking 29 and allowing 80 hits in 109.1 innings of work.

He received 13 first place votes out of a possible 24. Ronnie Gipper of the Somerville Place Sentry Bots finished second in voting with 7 first place votes, while Edward Waddle of the Somerville Place Sentry Bots finished third with 1 first place vote.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
R.J. Capps - Haymarket Mall Commandos - 13 - 129
Ronnie Gipper - Somerville Place Sentry Bots - 7 - 105
Edward Waddle - Somerville Place Sentry Bots - 1 - 72
Burp Taylor - Natick Banks Big Leaguers - 2 - 28
Ryan Fahrenkrog - Boston Common Lead Bellies - 0 - 28
Mike Horne - Natick Banks Big Leaguers - 1 - 19
Aldo Sanch - Haymarket Mall Commandos - 0 - 16
Owen X - Eastlake Aquaboys - 0 - 1

28 September 2298 - Sole Survivor Series Could End Today

If the Easy Town Assaultrons cannot find their bats today, they will walk away from their first-ever playoff appearance with a bitter taste of broom needles. That's what is at stake when the Assaultrons host the CBO's best team, the Goodneighbor Hancocks in Game 4 of the series with the Hancocks currently up 3 games to nil. Bruce Iddings (1-2, 7.20 ERA in the postseason) will face off against Angel Waterdrink (4-1, 3.13) where the Assaultrons appear on paper to have a chance to win. Game time is 8:05 PM at Easy Town Field.