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1924 in CABA
In 1924, Mexico City earned their first playoff berth with a 100-62 record and South Division title, ending the five-year streak of Guadalajara, who finished 86-76. After missing last year, Chihuahua won the North Division 99-63, topping defending Mexican champ Tijuana at 90-72.
The Warriors had Pitcher of the Year B.J. Medina, who also was Reliever of the Year for the third time. After missing 1923 with a torn UCL, Medina had one of the best reliever seasons possible, posting a 0.39 ERA and 0.53 WHIP with 54 saves and 192 strikeouts in 92.1 innings. His ERA+ was a bonkers 750, deserving as the first closer to win PotY. Tijuana outfielder Alba Jimenez won his second league MVP and first with the Toros, whacking 51 home runs and 114 RBI, two average points off a Triple Crown season. He was the third CABA player to reach 50+ homers in a year.
In the Caribbean League, Jamaica had the best record and their second-ever division title at 103-59. The Jazz won a tough Island Division by three games over defending CABA champ Santiago (100-62) and seven against Havana (96-66). Despite taking second, the Sailfish had Diomar Glas with his third MVP and Pitcher of the Year Esaie Cherenfant.
In the Continental Division, Honduras bounced back for their fifth division title in six years, winning the spot at 94-68. The Horsemen again found playoff success, winning the CLCS in five games over Jamaica for their fourth Caribbean title in six years.
Mexico City claimed their first Mexican League title by easily sweeping Chihuahua and the Aztecs continued their tear into the CABA Championship by sweeping Honduras as well.
Other Notes: Ulices Montero was the first player to 4000 career strikeouts. Diomar Glas became the first hitter to 1000 career runs scored.
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