100 Years of Pro Baseball in México

jasg224 · 01-01-2025, 08:23 PM

It is said that the first baseball game in México was played by invading US soldiers in Xalapa in 1847, following the Battle of Cerro Gordo. It was during the battle when then-president Antonio López de Santa Anna lost his prosthetic wooden leg, supposedly captured by the Illinois 4th Regiment. It was then used as a bat for a game of baseball, at least according to Thomas Phillip Terry, who wrote a travel guide for México in 1909 which quickly became the guide.

Other accounts say the first game happened on the Pacific coast instead, when in 1877 sailors from the US ship "Montana" played a game between themselves on land, followed by others such as the "Newborne". Also in 1877, but in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, it was Johnny Tayson who taught his railway workers to play. In any case, the first game happened in the north and it was surely organized by a US citizen.

It was through the border that México adopted the United States' "National Pastime", and by 1887 the México Club was founded in the nation's capital. The game was quickly growing through the country with several amateur leagues forming in the first decades of the 20th century. In 1907, the World Series champions Chicago White Sox visited Mexico City to play 8 exhibition games.

I probably wouldn't be writing this up if it wasn't for two very important men. The first one was born just a couple years before the White Sox visited the country. Alejandro Aguilar Reyes was born in Mexico City in 1902, and he quickly became a prominent figure in sports journalism in the country using the pseudonym "Fray Nano". At just 23 years of age, having spent a year observing organized baseball in the United States, he approached friend and retired player Ernesto Carmona about the prospect of creating a professional league in México. "Fray Nano" served as the first commissioner, founded the Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame and still found time to create both the Boxing and Wrestling Commissions.

Born in 1896, Ernesto Carmona was perhaps more important for the creation of the Mexican Baseball League. Little is known about his career as a first baseman in the amateur era of Mexican baseball, but by 1922 he was named president of the Baseball Association. As president, Carmona wrangled the existing amateur clubs, got them all to pay their fees, participate in tournaments or be kicked out. However, the Association was struggling: financial trouble as well as the growing urbanization in the city, which reduced the available spaces for play, put the game at risk. Carmona, who also owned a sporting goods store, signed a deal on a piece of land adjacent to the Colegio Franco-Inglés for 20 years, becoming the master of baseball in Mexico City. Despite investing heavily into the sport, Carmona earned the hate of journalists and club managers alike. Navigating through the obstacles, Carmona and the Mexican Baseball Federation prevailed, and the league founded in 1925 proved to be the most interesting and best managed.

In this thread, we will go over the now 100 years of pro baseball in México, simulating it in OOTP. You will see newspaper style writeups from my own research and with game stats and others happenings, stat summaries, season recaps and more. Hopefully this will do even better than my previous attempt some years ago as I have learned to use some new tools as well as researching even more to do this save. Some sections are partially inspired by luckymann and his historical replays, particularly the Red Sox one.
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Notes about the setup
- I started by creating a historical league in 1924, with "Career" as the play mode and then added on the Mexican League in the offseason
- I will add other relevant international leagues in due time, particularly the latin ones as I hope to be able to play Caribbean Series and other national team competitions
- I'm using both recalc and development engine with 1 year recalc as that's what I'll be doing manually for the Mexican League players
- I won't manipulate anything that happens in the MLB, besides deleting duplicate Mexican players and assigning the correct players to the correct teams whenever one of the 150-ish players make their MLB debut.
- I'll add rookies to the correct teams but trades will be done using the game engine. Movement between MLB and LMB will be disabled, at least early on to prevent the unrealistic signing of US free agents.
- Managers will be created accordingly from retired players or otherwise
- Most fielding ratings as well as pitching repertoires are entirely random as information of this kind is pretty much non-existent

jasg224 · 01-03-2025, 10:27 PM

Mexican Association, Federal District Association join forces, single organization to rule over baseball!
February 25, 1925 - México, Federal District - Written by Fray Nano

After months of negotiations and politics, Ernesto Carmona (pictured) and Eduardo R. Rodríguez have signed a deal to unify the two biggest baseball organizations in the country. This deal unifies the professional leagues, ran by Carmona, and the amateur and juvenile leagues ran by Rodríguez.

The Mexican Association for Baseball Enthusiasts, presided by Rodríguez, originally formed in opposition to the Federal District Association in 1922. Rodríguez was then quoted: "This new organization will foster amateur baseball through the entire country, away from the authoritative grip of Ernesto Carmona and the puppet president he imposed." However, both groups managed to set their differences aside and organize a series between both Association champions this coming March. The series will be disputed between the FDBA's Club Guanajuato and the MABE's Club Multicolor.

This unification should also allow for a new, joint league, and the consolidation of primera fuerza, segunda fuerza, tercera, cuarta, juvenile and infantile tournaments under a single umbrella. Today is a bright day for baseball, and Carmona and Rodríguez have pledged to work together in pro of baseball in the country.

jasg224 · 01-04-2025, 12:20 AM

"Prince Hal" deported! Still no national league!
March 14, 1925 - México, Federal District - Written by Fray Nano

Just days after news came out that Hal Chase (pictured) was in talks with the government to become the commissioner of a brand new Mexican Baseball League, news of his deportation back to Arizona have broken. The disgraced former Major League Baseball player was playing in Nogales since 1923, after being banned from both MLB and the Pacific Coast League. It appears his deportation came at the request of American League president Ban Johnson, who contacted President Plutarco Elías Calles himself!

In other baseball news, the first match between Guanajuato and Multicolor for the Primera Fuerza championship is set to take place this afternoon at the Parque Franco-Inglés!

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Guanajuato crowned Primera Fuerza Champions!
March 16, 1925 - México, Federal District - Written by Fray Nano

The Parque Franco-Inglés, neighboring the school of the same name on Calzada Verónica, was the stage for the first Primera Fuerza championship between Guanajuato and Multicolor. Guanajuato are the reigning Asociación de Baseball del Distrito Federal champions, and they face Multicolor who have won the Asociación Mexicana de Aficionados al Beisbol. Despite it being scheduled for three games, Guanajuato have won the first two and were crowned champions yesterday afternoon!

Despite the series being less close than expected, it was a total success, with the Franco-Inglés selling out twice! "We are very proud of our Federal District club getting the trophy," were the words of the FD Association president Ernesto Carmona, "We are already in talks with Mr. Rodríguez for a mixed professional and amateur league with the best four teams from each association. We once again thank the decorous public for attending these games and we hope they will get even more enjoyment out of the future of Mexican baseball."

jasg224 · 01-04-2025, 01:05 AM

Amateur Liga de Verano flunks! Schism in Mexican baseball!
May 20, 1925 - México, Federal District - Written by Fray Nano

Not a month has gone by since the promised "mixed" league failed, and the schism between both Associations of Mexican baseball has grown bigger, possibly even beyond repair. Following the controversies in early April, when murmurs started circulating about how umpires would favor some teams, all members of the league committee resigned, essentially dissolving the league. In the weeks since, only loose games, with players vying for a pool of money, had been played. The Liga de Verano was announced earlier this month, but only lasted a few weeks.

The supposedly amateur league has dissolved due to the large droves of players, particularly Cubans, who switch team at will whenever they're offered more money. Where once the presence of Cuban players was a necessity for the advancement of the game in Mexico, today there is a necessity to cull their dishonorable behavior. As they only come here for the money, they have been found guilty of signing multiple contracts, and jumping from one team to another when convenient for them.

In other news, this "schismatic" league has caused irreparable damage to the relationship between Mr. Carmona and Mr. Rodríguez. While Rodríguez finds himself beleaguered, Carmona once again emerges as a bastion of the sport, poised to navigate through the turmoil and restore dignity to the Mexican game. "It's truly a shame what happened to the Mexican Association league," said Carmona, "but it is difficult to feel bad when they went behind our backs to have it in play in the first place. You will find us at the Federal District Association to be more careful. We have already held several meetings with owners of clubs whose names I will not disclose at this time, and they have been marvelous. Mr. Aguilar and myself will make more announcements in the coming weeks regarding a better organized and more competitive league."

jasg224 · 01-21-2025, 10:46 PM

Basis for a Mexican summer baseball league
June 24, 1925 - México, Federal District

After a long meeting that lasted almost until midnight last night, the basis for the inaugural season of the Mexican Baseball League have been set, including the following points:

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1. Misters Eduardo Ampudia (México), Ernesto Carmona (Agraria), Gral. Andrés Zaragoza (74 Regimiento), Agustín Verde (Águila), Jesús García (Guanajuato) and Jorge Bixler (Nacional) are the owners of the clubs.
2. Clubs shall hold elections every January 2nd, where the directors are changed, or reelected as determined by the owners.
3. Mr. Alejandro Aguilar Reyes shall be designated High Commissioner of the league.
4. The league is made up of 6 teams, with a schedule of 14 games to begin on June 28th and end on October 18th.
5. The inscription fee is 50 pesos per team and each team can designate their own official scorer.
6. If a team is unable to continue play, they have up to 48 hours to reintegrate into the league, otherwise they will be expelled.
7. Teams are subject to decisions made in assembly by the club owners.
8. Each owner has one vote on all assembly decisions.
9. The team leading the standings at the end of the season will be crowned champions.
10. In the case of a tie, the champion will be decided by a best-of-five series.
11. Games will be played at the Parque Franco Inglés and Parque Anáhuac.
12. Each team may register a maximum of 20 players.
13. The hiring of foreign players is permitted without restrictions.
14. Monthly salary will be at least 25 pesos per player.
15. Games will be played following the Official Base Ball Rules as published by the National and American Leagues of the United States.
16. Umpires shall be appointed by the league, and are the final authority on the field.
17. Games suspended by rain will be rescheduled to available dates within the calendar.
18. A maximum ticket price of 3 pesos shall be established.
19. Players involved in altercations or rule violations will be suspended depending on the severity of the incident.
20. Clubs that fail to complete their commitments without justification will be expelled from the league and forfeit their registration fees.
21. All disputes between players, teams or otherwise shall be resolved by the assembly.
22. Decisions can be overriden by the High Commissioner.
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And so it begins! A new formal league will begin play on June 28th, with a game between Club México and Agraria de México.

jasg224 · 02-09-2025, 12:59 AM

The First Game
June 29, 1925 - México, Federal District

At 11:15 a.m. Gabriel Atristáin, the home plate umpire, called play ball! The fans packed the Parque Franco Inglés on the league's first day.

Luis Mellado's first pitch resulted in a flyout after David Franco hit it right to Santiago Casillas. It wasn't until the bottom of the third when Agraria scored the first ever run. With two outs, Santiago Casillas gets on base with a double to deep center. The next turn he goes all the way home on a base hit from Aquilino López.

Club México would return the favor the next inning. Jesús Castillo singled with one out, with a double from owner/manager/second-baseman Eduardo Ampudia taking him to third. Finally, Victor Trujillo hit the third consecutive hit of the inning for the run. They'd take a one run lead in the 6th, on a homer from Jesús Castillo.

Agraria quickly reclaimed the lead, first with Casillas tying it on a wild pitch, and then with Xavier Pérez bringing in José Larrera. Agraria would tack another one on with a double from Alfonso Hernández. Pérez would bring in another run in the bottom of the 8th to make it a 5-2 game.

However, México would prove why they were the best club of the amateur era. With one out, Jorge Velázquez singles. He gets out on a fielder's choice grounder from Basilio Herrera. Consecutive singles from Antonio Ramos, Arturo López and David Franco bring Herrera all the way home to make it 5-3. After Luis Mellado is replaced for Tomás García, Oscar Milla makes it four consecutive singles and brings up Jesús Castillo with the bases loaded. Castillo singled, and an error from allows both López and Franco to score and turn it around!

Baltasar Arredondo closes out the game despite allowing two hits, and the first game in LMB history is an epic comeback win for Club México!

Other results:
Nacional de México 2-1 74 Regimiento de Puebla
Rojos del Águila de Veracruz 2-1 Guanajuato

jasg224 · 04-17-2025, 01:02 AM

Nacional outhit Agraria, México slip by Puebla
July 6, 1925 - México, Federal District

Game 1 - Agraria vs Nacional
After a low scoring Opening Day, Agraria and Nacional came out swinging for the fences in the first game of the day! Luis Mellado threw 2 full innings for Nacional, allowing 7 runs before being replaced in the 3rd. Gerardo Rodríguez lasted 5 and two thirds himself, also allowing 7 runs to score. Andrés Vargas locked it down for Nacional in the final innings, while Eliodoro Reyna gave them the lead with a single in the 8th. Nacional take it 10-8 in an absolute classic! They are now 2-0, pushing Agraria to 0-2.

Game 2 - México vs 74 Regimiento de Puebla
Game two was the complete opposite. Rafael Castillo put in a shift for Club México, allowing just 4 hits and 2 walks in 8 innings and two thirds. Oscar Martínez had a similar outing for 74 Regimiento, with 6 hits and 2 walks scattered in 7 and a third innings of work. The difference was that Martínez allowed a double from Francisco Guzmán with Marco Gabriel on base, resulting in the only run of the game. Club México's win takes them to 2-0, with Puebla moving to 0-2.

Game 3 - Guanajuato vs Águila de Veracruz
In the final game, Guanajuato overcome a first inning run in great fashion. Cuban José Méndez pitches 8.2 with just 7 hits, a walk and a run. Meanwhile, a good offense, including Francisco Carmona going 4-5, propels Guanajuato past Veracruz. A 7-1 win makes both Guanajuato and Veracruz 1-1.

Next week's matchups:
Guanajuato @ Puebla
Nacional @ Veracruz
Agraria @ México

01-01-2025, 08:23 PM	#1
jasg224 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Guadalajara, México Posts: 563	100 Years of Pro Baseball in México It is said that the first baseball game in México was played by invading US soldiers in Xalapa in 1847, following the Battle of Cerro Gordo. It was during the battle when then-president Antonio López de Santa Anna lost his prosthetic wooden leg, supposedly captured by the Illinois 4th Regiment. It was then used as a bat for a game of baseball, at least according to Thomas Phillip Terry, who wrote a travel guide for México in 1909 which quickly became the guide. Other accounts say the first game happened on the Pacific coast instead, when in 1877 sailors from the US ship "Montana" played a game between themselves on land, followed by others such as the "Newborne". Also in 1877, but in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, it was Johnny Tayson who taught his railway workers to play. In any case, the first game happened in the north and it was surely organized by a US citizen. It was through the border that México adopted the United States' "National Pastime", and by 1887 the México Club was founded in the nation's capital. The game was quickly growing through the country with several amateur leagues forming in the first decades of the 20th century. In 1907, the World Series champions Chicago White Sox visited Mexico City to play 8 exhibition games. I probably wouldn't be writing this up if it wasn't for two very important men. The first one was born just a couple years before the White Sox visited the country. Alejandro Aguilar Reyes was born in Mexico City in 1902, and he quickly became a prominent figure in sports journalism in the country using the pseudonym "Fray Nano". At just 23 years of age, having spent a year observing organized baseball in the United States, he approached friend and retired player Ernesto Carmona about the prospect of creating a professional league in México. "Fray Nano" served as the first commissioner, founded the Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame and still found time to create both the Boxing and Wrestling Commissions. Born in 1896, Ernesto Carmona was perhaps more important for the creation of the Mexican Baseball League. Little is known about his career as a first baseman in the amateur era of Mexican baseball, but by 1922 he was named president of the Baseball Association. As president, Carmona wrangled the existing amateur clubs, got them all to pay their fees, participate in tournaments or be kicked out. However, the Association was struggling: financial trouble as well as the growing urbanization in the city, which reduced the available spaces for play, put the game at risk. Carmona, who also owned a sporting goods store, signed a deal on a piece of land adjacent to the Colegio Franco-Inglés for 20 years, becoming the master of baseball in Mexico City. Despite investing heavily into the sport, Carmona earned the hate of journalists and club managers alike. Navigating through the obstacles, Carmona and the Mexican Baseball Federation prevailed, and the league founded in 1925 proved to be the most interesting and best managed. In this thread, we will go over the now 100 years of pro baseball in México, simulating it in OOTP. You will see newspaper style writeups from my own research and with game stats and others happenings, stat summaries, season recaps and more. Hopefully this will do even better than my previous attempt some years ago as I have learned to use some new tools as well as researching even more to do this save. Some sections are partially inspired by luckymann and his historical replays, particularly the Red Sox one. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes about the setup - I started by creating a historical league in 1924, with "Career" as the play mode and then added on the Mexican League in the offseason - I will add other relevant international leagues in due time, particularly the latin ones as I hope to be able to play Caribbean Series and other national team competitions - I'm using both recalc and development engine with 1 year recalc as that's what I'll be doing manually for the Mexican League players - I won't manipulate anything that happens in the MLB, besides deleting duplicate Mexican players and assigning the correct players to the correct teams whenever one of the 150-ish players make their MLB debut. - I'll add rookies to the correct teams but trades will be done using the game engine. Movement between MLB and LMB will be disabled, at least early on to prevent the unrealistic signing of US free agents. - Managers will be created accordingly from retired players or otherwise - Most fielding ratings as well as pitching repertoires are entirely random as information of this kind is pretty much non-existent __________________ ¡Todos Somos Charros! 100 Years of Pro Baseball in México What if the mesoamerican ballgame turned into baseball? What if baseball began in England in the 1880s and became popular instead of football?

01-03-2025, 10:27 PM	#2
jasg224 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Guadalajara, México Posts: 563	Mexican Association, Federal District Association join forces, single organization to rule over baseball! February 25, 1925 - México, Federal District - Written by Fray Nano After months of negotiations and politics, Ernesto Carmona (pictured) and Eduardo R. Rodríguez have signed a deal to unify the two biggest baseball organizations in the country. This deal unifies the professional leagues, ran by Carmona, and the amateur and juvenile leagues ran by Rodríguez. The Mexican Association for Baseball Enthusiasts, presided by Rodríguez, originally formed in opposition to the Federal District Association in 1922. Rodríguez was then quoted: "This new organization will foster amateur baseball through the entire country, away from the authoritative grip of Ernesto Carmona and the puppet president he imposed." However, both groups managed to set their differences aside and organize a series between both Association champions this coming March. The series will be disputed between the FDBA's Club Guanajuato and the MABE's Club Multicolor. This unification should also allow for a new, joint league, and the consolidation of primera fuerza, segunda fuerza, tercera, cuarta, juvenile and infantile tournaments under a single umbrella. Today is a bright day for baseball, and Carmona and Rodríguez have pledged to work together in pro of baseball in the country. __________________ ¡Todos Somos Charros! 100 Years of Pro Baseball in México What if the mesoamerican ballgame turned into baseball? What if baseball began in England in the 1880s and became popular instead of football?

01-04-2025, 12:20 AM	#3
jasg224 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Guadalajara, México Posts: 563	"Prince Hal" deported! Still no national league! March 14, 1925 - México, Federal District - Written by Fray Nano Just days after news came out that Hal Chase (pictured) was in talks with the government to become the commissioner of a brand new Mexican Baseball League, news of his deportation back to Arizona have broken. The disgraced former Major League Baseball player was playing in Nogales since 1923, after being banned from both MLB and the Pacific Coast League. It appears his deportation came at the request of American League president Ban Johnson, who contacted President Plutarco Elías Calles himself! In other baseball news, the first match between Guanajuato and Multicolor for the Primera Fuerza championship is set to take place this afternoon at the Parque Franco-Inglés! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Guanajuato crowned Primera Fuerza Champions! March 16, 1925 - México, Federal District - Written by Fray Nano The Parque Franco-Inglés, neighboring the school of the same name on Calzada Verónica, was the stage for the first Primera Fuerza championship between Guanajuato and Multicolor. Guanajuato are the reigning Asociación de Baseball del Distrito Federal champions, and they face Multicolor who have won the Asociación Mexicana de Aficionados al Beisbol. Despite it being scheduled for three games, Guanajuato have won the first two and were crowned champions yesterday afternoon! Despite the series being less close than expected, it was a total success, with the Franco-Inglés selling out twice! "We are very proud of our Federal District club getting the trophy," were the words of the FD Association president Ernesto Carmona, "We are already in talks with Mr. Rodríguez for a mixed professional and amateur league with the best four teams from each association. We once again thank the decorous public for attending these games and we hope they will get even more enjoyment out of the future of Mexican baseball." __________________ ¡Todos Somos Charros! 100 Years of Pro Baseball in México What if the mesoamerican ballgame turned into baseball? What if baseball began in England in the 1880s and became popular instead of football?

01-04-2025, 01:05 AM	#4
jasg224 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Guadalajara, México Posts: 563	Amateur Liga de Verano flunks! Schism in Mexican baseball! May 20, 1925 - México, Federal District - Written by Fray Nano Not a month has gone by since the promised "mixed" league failed, and the schism between both Associations of Mexican baseball has grown bigger, possibly even beyond repair. Following the controversies in early April, when murmurs started circulating about how umpires would favor some teams, all members of the league committee resigned, essentially dissolving the league. In the weeks since, only loose games, with players vying for a pool of money, had been played. The Liga de Verano was announced earlier this month, but only lasted a few weeks. The supposedly amateur league has dissolved due to the large droves of players, particularly Cubans, who switch team at will whenever they're offered more money. Where once the presence of Cuban players was a necessity for the advancement of the game in Mexico, today there is a necessity to cull their dishonorable behavior. As they only come here for the money, they have been found guilty of signing multiple contracts, and jumping from one team to another when convenient for them. In other news, this "schismatic" league has caused irreparable damage to the relationship between Mr. Carmona and Mr. Rodríguez. While Rodríguez finds himself beleaguered, Carmona once again emerges as a bastion of the sport, poised to navigate through the turmoil and restore dignity to the Mexican game. "It's truly a shame what happened to the Mexican Association league," said Carmona, "but it is difficult to feel bad when they went behind our backs to have it in play in the first place. You will find us at the Federal District Association to be more careful. We have already held several meetings with owners of clubs whose names I will not disclose at this time, and they have been marvelous. Mr. Aguilar and myself will make more announcements in the coming weeks regarding a better organized and more competitive league." __________________ ¡Todos Somos Charros! 100 Years of Pro Baseball in México What if the mesoamerican ballgame turned into baseball? What if baseball began in England in the 1880s and became popular instead of football?

01-21-2025, 10:46 PM	#5
jasg224 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Guadalajara, México Posts: 563	Basis for a Mexican summer baseball league June 24, 1925 - México, Federal District After a long meeting that lasted almost until midnight last night, the basis for the inaugural season of the Mexican Baseball League have been set, including the following points: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. Misters Eduardo Ampudia (México), Ernesto Carmona (Agraria), Gral. Andrés Zaragoza (74 Regimiento), Agustín Verde (Águila), Jesús García (Guanajuato) and Jorge Bixler (Nacional) are the owners of the clubs. 2. Clubs shall hold elections every January 2nd, where the directors are changed, or reelected as determined by the owners. 3. Mr. Alejandro Aguilar Reyes shall be designated High Commissioner of the league. 4. The league is made up of 6 teams, with a schedule of 14 games to begin on June 28th and end on October 18th. 5. The inscription fee is 50 pesos per team and each team can designate their own official scorer. 6. If a team is unable to continue play, they have up to 48 hours to reintegrate into the league, otherwise they will be expelled. 7. Teams are subject to decisions made in assembly by the club owners. 8. Each owner has one vote on all assembly decisions. 9. The team leading the standings at the end of the season will be crowned champions. 10. In the case of a tie, the champion will be decided by a best-of-five series. 11. Games will be played at the Parque Franco Inglés and Parque Anáhuac. 12. Each team may register a maximum of 20 players. 13. The hiring of foreign players is permitted without restrictions. 14. Monthly salary will be at least 25 pesos per player. 15. Games will be played following the Official Base Ball Rules as published by the National and American Leagues of the United States. 16. Umpires shall be appointed by the league, and are the final authority on the field. 17. Games suspended by rain will be rescheduled to available dates within the calendar. 18. A maximum ticket price of 3 pesos shall be established. 19. Players involved in altercations or rule violations will be suspended depending on the severity of the incident. 20. Clubs that fail to complete their commitments without justification will be expelled from the league and forfeit their registration fees. 21. All disputes between players, teams or otherwise shall be resolved by the assembly. 22. Decisions can be overriden by the High Commissioner. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ And so it begins! A new formal league will begin play on June 28th, with a game between Club México and Agraria de México. __________________ ¡Todos Somos Charros! 100 Years of Pro Baseball in México What if the mesoamerican ballgame turned into baseball? What if baseball began in England in the 1880s and became popular instead of football?

02-09-2025, 12:59 AM	#6
jasg224 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Guadalajara, México Posts: 563	The First Game June 29, 1925 - México, Federal District At 11:15 a.m. Gabriel Atristáin, the home plate umpire, called play ball! The fans packed the Parque Franco Inglés on the league's first day. Luis Mellado's first pitch resulted in a flyout after David Franco hit it right to Santiago Casillas. It wasn't until the bottom of the third when Agraria scored the first ever run. With two outs, Santiago Casillas gets on base with a double to deep center. The next turn he goes all the way home on a base hit from Aquilino López. Club México would return the favor the next inning. Jesús Castillo singled with one out, with a double from owner/manager/second-baseman Eduardo Ampudia taking him to third. Finally, Victor Trujillo hit the third consecutive hit of the inning for the run. They'd take a one run lead in the 6th, on a homer from Jesús Castillo. Agraria quickly reclaimed the lead, first with Casillas tying it on a wild pitch, and then with Xavier Pérez bringing in José Larrera. Agraria would tack another one on with a double from Alfonso Hernández. Pérez would bring in another run in the bottom of the 8th to make it a 5-2 game. However, México would prove why they were the best club of the amateur era. With one out, Jorge Velázquez singles. He gets out on a fielder's choice grounder from Basilio Herrera. Consecutive singles from Antonio Ramos, Arturo López and David Franco bring Herrera all the way home to make it 5-3. After Luis Mellado is replaced for Tomás García, Oscar Milla makes it four consecutive singles and brings up Jesús Castillo with the bases loaded. Castillo singled, and an error from allows both López and Franco to score and turn it around! Baltasar Arredondo closes out the game despite allowing two hits, and the first game in LMB history is an epic comeback win for Club México! Other results: Nacional de México 2-1 74 Regimiento de Puebla Rojos del Águila de Veracruz 2-1 Guanajuato __________________ ¡Todos Somos Charros! 100 Years of Pro Baseball in México What if the mesoamerican ballgame turned into baseball? What if baseball began in England in the 1880s and became popular instead of football?

04-17-2025, 01:02 AM	#7
jasg224 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Guadalajara, México Posts: 563	Nacional outhit Agraria, México slip by Puebla July 6, 1925 - México, Federal District Game 1 - Agraria vs Nacional After a low scoring Opening Day, Agraria and Nacional came out swinging for the fences in the first game of the day! Luis Mellado threw 2 full innings for Nacional, allowing 7 runs before being replaced in the 3rd. Gerardo Rodríguez lasted 5 and two thirds himself, also allowing 7 runs to score. Andrés Vargas locked it down for Nacional in the final innings, while Eliodoro Reyna gave them the lead with a single in the 8th. Nacional take it 10-8 in an absolute classic! They are now 2-0, pushing Agraria to 0-2. Game 2 - México vs 74 Regimiento de Puebla Game two was the complete opposite. Rafael Castillo put in a shift for Club México, allowing just 4 hits and 2 walks in 8 innings and two thirds. Oscar Martínez had a similar outing for 74 Regimiento, with 6 hits and 2 walks scattered in 7 and a third innings of work. The difference was that Martínez allowed a double from Francisco Guzmán with Marco Gabriel on base, resulting in the only run of the game. Club México's win takes them to 2-0, with Puebla moving to 0-2. Game 3 - Guanajuato vs Águila de Veracruz In the final game, Guanajuato overcome a first inning run in great fashion. Cuban José Méndez pitches 8.2 with just 7 hits, a walk and a run. Meanwhile, a good offense, including Francisco Carmona going 4-5, propels Guanajuato past Veracruz. A 7-1 win makes both Guanajuato and Veracruz 1-1. Next week's matchups: Guanajuato @ Puebla Nacional @ Veracruz Agraria @ México __________________ ¡Todos Somos Charros! 100 Years of Pro Baseball in México What if the mesoamerican ballgame turned into baseball? What if baseball began in England in the 1880s and became popular instead of football?