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Old 08-14-2022, 04:04 PM   #32
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1916 in CABA

Tijuana claimed their fourth straight North Division title, dominating the Mexican League regular season in 1916 at 110-52. The Toros had both the league MVP and Pitcher of the Year with veteran left fielder Celio Quintero leading the way in the triple slash and Wolf Middelkamp with the best ERA and WHIP. Tijuana led Mexico in both runs scored (614) and fewest allowed (382).


The South Division was much more competitive as Ecatepec, Puebla, and Merida all won 90+. The Explosion and Pumas tied for the top spot at 94-68 with the Mean Green third at 90-72. Ecatepec unseated the defending champ in an one-game playoff and gave Tijuana a run in the LCS. However, the Toros survived in seven games for their third Mexican League title in four years.


Defending Caribbean champ Salvador dropped off a bit, but still advanced by winning a weak Continental division at 84-78. The Island division again was the powerhouse, having Santo Domingo third at 95-67; and a tie for first at 103-59 between Santiago and Jamaica.


The Sailfish edged the Jazz in the playoff game for their first division title. Ulices Montero picked up his first of many Pitcher of the Year awards, striking out 379 for Santiago. The Sailfish had an incredible top three rotation of Montero, Esaie Cherenfant, and multiple-time MLB Pitcher of the Year Josh Davis, Puerto Rico’s Jhoyce Hidrovo won his third MVP with the shortstop posting a CABA record 13.73 WAR season.


Santiago and Salvador went seven games in the League Championship Series with the Sailfish taking the Caribbean League title for the first time. The CABA Championship went seven games as well. Veteran first baseman was named series MVP as Santiago brought home the first CABA title to the Dominican Republic.

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