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FuzzyRussianHat · 01-12-2023, 06:29 AM

Esaie Cherenfant – Pitcher – Santiago Sailfish – 97.1% First Ballot

Esaie Cherefant was a 6’3’’, 200 pound left handed pitcher in Carrefour; part of greater Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He wasn’t a fireballer, but hit the mid 90s and was known for solid movement with four solid pitches; a fastball, curveball, changeup, and splitter. After success in the amateur ranks, he was drafted 12^th overall in 1913 and shifted to the other side of Hispaniola with the Santiago Sailfish,

Cherefant would spend 13 years with Santiago and while he never led the Caribbean in strikeouts, he was always in the top 10. The Sailfish won four division titles in his tenure, taking the Caribbean title in 1916, 1921, and 1923. They were the CABA champs in 16 and 23 with Cherefant having a great run in 1923 with three starts, 27.1 innings and a 0.99 ERA.

In 1924, Cherefant won his only Pitcher of the Year, going 24-8 with a 1.92 ERA, 339 strikeouts, and 8.1 WAR. He had a 9+ WAR in six different seasons and finished third in PotY voting thrice, being often overshadowed by teammate and GOAT Ulices Montero.

Before the 1927 season, a rebuilding Santiago traded Cherefant to Monterrey. After one year there, Cherefant took the payday and headed to America, signing with Phoenix at age 37. He led the American Association in innings pitched and was a decent starter for two seasons there. He then signed with Montreal in 1930, suffering a torn UCL midway through the season. He attempted a comeback the next year at age 40 but struggled in Boston and New Orleans’ minor league affiliates, retiring that offseason.

Cherefant’s final CABA line was 239-162, 2.68 ERA, 3633.1 innings, 3998 strikeouts, 319 quality starts in 446, and a 102.4 WAR. He was the third CABA player to 200 career wins, the third to 3500 strikeouts and fell just short of being the second to 4000 Ks. A big part of Santiago’s early CABA success, his#23 was retired by the Sailfish in 1931. Cherefant was an obvious Hall of Fame choice.

Alba Jimenez – Left Fielder – Santo Domingo Dolphins – 85.1% First Ballot

Alba Jimenez was a 5’10’’, 205 pound left-handed outfielder from Guayabo Dulce, a small town about 100 kilometers east of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. An all-time great hitter, few players had both the power and contact ability Jimenez possessed. He was at times strikeout prone and was a slow baserunner, while being decent at drawing walks. He played almost entirely in left field and was a below average fielder. But his elite power made him one of the most memorable bats of his era.

Most players get drafted and signed in their early 20s after some college or other semi-pro/amateur experience, but Santo Domingo saw his potential right away. He was drafted fifth overall in 1911, joining the Dolphins at only age 19. He spent the first four seasons as a bench player, becoming a full-time starter in 1916 at age 23.

He’d spend the next six years as a starter, earning four Silver Sluggers and the 1919 league MVP. That season, he led in runs (95), RBI (117) and OPS (.897). The Dolphins won their first Caribbean titles in 1917 and 1918, taking the overall CABA title in 1917.

The Dolphins fell off as Santiago surged to start the 1920s and opted to trade Jimenez with Tijuana, getting veteran pitcher and future Hall of Famer Alejandro Cordova and prospect Robby Puente. Jimenez played the next six seasons with the Toros and while he spent the most time in Santo Domingo and is associated with the area as a Dominican, his best numbers came with Tijuana.

Jimenez went four straight seasons from 1922-25 leading the Mexican League in home runs and RBI, socking a career best 51 homers in 1924. He earned league MVPS in 1922, 24, and 25, finishing each season with 9+ WAR. His time with the Toros got him to four MVPs and nine Silver Sluggers over his career. In 1923, Tijuana won a Mexican League title as well, making Jimenez one of a select few to have won a Caribbean and Mexican title. With the Toros, he picked up his 2000^th career hit and 400^th career home run. He was the second CABA player to 400 career dingers.

At age 35 in 1928, he opted to come to America and signed with Kansas City. His four-year, $35,600 deal with the Cougars nearly doubled his career CABA earnings. Although his MVP days were done, he was still a solid starter and bat, twice topping 40 homers and hitting a career-high 124 RBI at age 37. After his contract was up, he signed at age 39 with Seattle for the 1932 season. But his production fell significantly and he retired after one year with the Grizzlies.

Between CABA and MLB, Jimenez hit 664 career home runs, which put him in rare company in professional baseball at that point. Specifically in CABA, Jimenez finished with 2010 hits, 1072 runs, 494 homers, 1240 RBI, and 90.3 WAR. One of the first true sluggers in CABA, it’s no surprise Santo Domingo retired his #9 jersey in 1932. Jimenez certainly deserves a spot among the great Dominicans in baseball history.

Olivio Madrid – Closer – Guatemala Ghosts – 76.7% First Ballot

Olivio Madrid was a 6’2’’ 200 right handed relief pitcher from Ciudad Guayana, Venezeula. He had two pitches, a cutter and a slider, with velocity in the upper 90s. This combo made him a dangerous reliever throughout his career. Madrid was a fourth round pick, 75^th overall, to Guatemala in the 1913 draft.

Madrid spent eight seasons as the closer for the Ghosts, leading the Caribbean League with 44 saves in 1918. With Guatemala, he posted 31.0 WAR, 228 saves, a 1.84 ERA, and 1083 strikeouts. He earned his two Reliever of the Year awards back-to-back in 1918 and 1919. In 1918, his 1.03 ERA and 7.2 WAR over 105.1 innings put him third in overall Pitcher of the Year voting.

Midway through 1921, the Ghosts traded Madrid to Santiago. Madrid’s lone postseason experience came this year, with the Sailfish winning the Caribbean title and Madrid earning four saves during the postseason run. But Santiago didn’t re-sign Madrid, who signed with Hermosillo at age 30 entering the 1922 season.

Madrid wasn’t the primary closer in his first two seasons with the Hyenas, but assumed the role in 1924. That offseason, he was traded again to Santiago and this time would stay and close for the Sailfish for the next three seasons. He finished his CABA career with 389 saves; at the time the all-time leader. He wouldn’t be passed until Feliz Fuentes cracked 400 in 1960.

For 1928, Madrid went north and signed with Cleveland for two seasons. After that, he joined Oklahoma City at age 38 for the 1930 season. However, OKC released him after struggles midseason. He finished the year in Dallas’s affiliate and retired that offseason.

Madrid had 429 career saves between CABA and MLB, but his CABA line was 389 saves, 1.94 ERA, 1876 strikeouts over 1138.2 innings with a 44 FIP- and 51.4 WAR. A century later, his WAR total was the most for any full-time CABA reliever ever, which warrants his induction into the Hall of Fame.

Ching-Wei Kuo – Starting Pitcher – Pyongyang Pythons – 87.2% First Ballot

The first inductee to the East Asian Baseball Hall of Fame, Ching-Wei Kuo was a 5’9’’’, 175 pound right-handed pitcher born in Yangmei, a city in northern Taiwan. At the time, the island was occupied by Imperial Japan. Kuo had five pitches with mid 90s velocity, best known for solid control and movement. Kuo tossed a fastball, slider, curveball, forkball, and changeup.

The majority of his baseball playing came before EAB was formed, but he established himself as a known commodity in Taiwan. When EAB started up and the free agent signing process began, Kuo was signed to a three-year, $11,740 contract with Tokyo. His EAB career already at the age of 31.

The Tides were the first Japanese League champion and Kuo was a big part, leading with a 1.51 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, and 9.8 WAR. He had two more great seasons with Tokyo, then signed in for the 1924 season with Pyongyang.

With the Pythons in his mid 30s, Kuo had three straight seasons with 10+ WAR, leading each year in quality starts. He was the Korean League Pitcher of the Year in 1924 and 1926. In 1924, Pyongyang was the Korean champ and overall EAB champ.

After four seasons in Pyongyang, Kuo was signed to play for Memphis. The Mountain Lions traded him to Washington after one respectable season. Midway through his only season with the Admirals, a torn labrum ended his career at age 39.

His “official” career was incredibly brief, having started in his 30s. In only seven EAB seasons, he compiled 60.4 WAR with a 1.90 ERA, a 129-54 record, 177 quality starts out of 217, and 1885 strikeouts in 1842.1 innings. A short burst, but one of the best pitchers in EAB’s first decade. This made Chin-Wei Kuo the first member of the EAB Hall of Fame.

01-12-2023, 06:29 AM	#102
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,897	1933 Hall of Fame (CABA & EAB) *Esaie Cherenfant – Pitcher – Santiago Sailfish – 97.1% First Ballot* Esaie Cherefant was a 6’3’’, 200 pound left handed pitcher in Carrefour; part of greater Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He wasn’t a fireballer, but hit the mid 90s and was known for solid movement with four solid pitches; a fastball, curveball, changeup, and splitter. After success in the amateur ranks, he was drafted 12^th overall in 1913 and shifted to the other side of Hispaniola with the Santiago Sailfish, Cherefant would spend 13 years with Santiago and while he never led the Caribbean in strikeouts, he was always in the top 10. The Sailfish won four division titles in his tenure, taking the Caribbean title in 1916, 1921, and 1923. They were the CABA champs in 16 and 23 with Cherefant having a great run in 1923 with three starts, 27.1 innings and a 0.99 ERA. In 1924, Cherefant won his only Pitcher of the Year, going 24-8 with a 1.92 ERA, 339 strikeouts, and 8.1 WAR. He had a 9+ WAR in six different seasons and finished third in PotY voting thrice, being often overshadowed by teammate and GOAT Ulices Montero. Before the 1927 season, a rebuilding Santiago traded Cherefant to Monterrey. After one year there, Cherefant took the payday and headed to America, signing with Phoenix at age 37. He led the American Association in innings pitched and was a decent starter for two seasons there. He then signed with Montreal in 1930, suffering a torn UCL midway through the season. He attempted a comeback the next year at age 40 but struggled in Boston and New Orleans’ minor league affiliates, retiring that offseason. Cherefant’s final CABA line was 239-162, 2.68 ERA, 3633.1 innings, 3998 strikeouts, 319 quality starts in 446, and a 102.4 WAR. He was the third CABA player to 200 career wins, the third to 3500 strikeouts and fell just short of being the second to 4000 Ks. A big part of Santiago’s early CABA success, his#23 was retired by the Sailfish in 1931. Cherefant was an obvious Hall of Fame choice. Alba Jimenez – Left Fielder – Santo Domingo Dolphins – 85.1% First Ballot Alba Jimenez was a 5’10’’, 205 pound left-handed outfielder from Guayabo Dulce, a small town about 100 kilometers east of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. An all-time great hitter, few players had both the power and contact ability Jimenez possessed. He was at times strikeout prone and was a slow baserunner, while being decent at drawing walks. He played almost entirely in left field and was a below average fielder. But his elite power made him one of the most memorable bats of his era. Most players get drafted and signed in their early 20s after some college or other semi-pro/amateur experience, but Santo Domingo saw his potential right away. He was drafted fifth overall in 1911, joining the Dolphins at only age 19. He spent the first four seasons as a bench player, becoming a full-time starter in 1916 at age 23. He’d spend the next six years as a starter, earning four Silver Sluggers and the 1919 league MVP. That season, he led in runs (95), RBI (117) and OPS (.897). The Dolphins won their first Caribbean titles in 1917 and 1918, taking the overall CABA title in 1917. The Dolphins fell off as Santiago surged to start the 1920s and opted to trade Jimenez with Tijuana, getting veteran pitcher and future Hall of Famer Alejandro Cordova and prospect Robby Puente. Jimenez played the next six seasons with the Toros and while he spent the most time in Santo Domingo and is associated with the area as a Dominican, his best numbers came with Tijuana. Jimenez went four straight seasons from 1922-25 leading the Mexican League in home runs and RBI, socking a career best 51 homers in 1924. He earned league MVPS in 1922, 24, and 25, finishing each season with 9+ WAR. His time with the Toros got him to four MVPs and nine Silver Sluggers over his career. In 1923, Tijuana won a Mexican League title as well, making Jimenez one of a select few to have won a Caribbean and Mexican title. With the Toros, he picked up his 2000^th career hit and 400^th career home run. He was the second CABA player to 400 career dingers. At age 35 in 1928, he opted to come to America and signed with Kansas City. His four-year, $35,600 deal with the Cougars nearly doubled his career CABA earnings. Although his MVP days were done, he was still a solid starter and bat, twice topping 40 homers and hitting a career-high 124 RBI at age 37. After his contract was up, he signed at age 39 with Seattle for the 1932 season. But his production fell significantly and he retired after one year with the Grizzlies. Between CABA and MLB, Jimenez hit 664 career home runs, which put him in rare company in professional baseball at that point. Specifically in CABA, Jimenez finished with 2010 hits, 1072 runs, 494 homers, 1240 RBI, and 90.3 WAR. One of the first true sluggers in CABA, it’s no surprise Santo Domingo retired his #9 jersey in 1932. Jimenez certainly deserves a spot among the great Dominicans in baseball history. Olivio Madrid – Closer – Guatemala Ghosts – 76.7% First Ballot Olivio Madrid was a 6’2’’ 200 right handed relief pitcher from Ciudad Guayana, Venezeula. He had two pitches, a cutter and a slider, with velocity in the upper 90s. This combo made him a dangerous reliever throughout his career. Madrid was a fourth round pick, 75^th overall, to Guatemala in the 1913 draft. Madrid spent eight seasons as the closer for the Ghosts, leading the Caribbean League with 44 saves in 1918. With Guatemala, he posted 31.0 WAR, 228 saves, a 1.84 ERA, and 1083 strikeouts. He earned his two Reliever of the Year awards back-to-back in 1918 and 1919. In 1918, his 1.03 ERA and 7.2 WAR over 105.1 innings put him third in overall Pitcher of the Year voting. Midway through 1921, the Ghosts traded Madrid to Santiago. Madrid’s lone postseason experience came this year, with the Sailfish winning the Caribbean title and Madrid earning four saves during the postseason run. But Santiago didn’t re-sign Madrid, who signed with Hermosillo at age 30 entering the 1922 season. Madrid wasn’t the primary closer in his first two seasons with the Hyenas, but assumed the role in 1924. That offseason, he was traded again to Santiago and this time would stay and close for the Sailfish for the next three seasons. He finished his CABA career with 389 saves; at the time the all-time leader. He wouldn’t be passed until Feliz Fuentes cracked 400 in 1960. For 1928, Madrid went north and signed with Cleveland for two seasons. After that, he joined Oklahoma City at age 38 for the 1930 season. However, OKC released him after struggles midseason. He finished the year in Dallas’s affiliate and retired that offseason. Madrid had 429 career saves between CABA and MLB, but his CABA line was 389 saves, 1.94 ERA, 1876 strikeouts over 1138.2 innings with a 44 FIP- and 51.4 WAR. A century later, his WAR total was the most for any full-time CABA reliever ever, which warrants his induction into the Hall of Fame. Ching-Wei Kuo – Starting Pitcher – Pyongyang Pythons – 87.2% First Ballot The first inductee to the East Asian Baseball Hall of Fame, Ching-Wei Kuo was a 5’9’’’, 175 pound right-handed pitcher born in Yangmei, a city in northern Taiwan. At the time, the island was occupied by Imperial Japan. Kuo had five pitches with mid 90s velocity, best known for solid control and movement. Kuo tossed a fastball, slider, curveball, forkball, and changeup. The majority of his baseball playing came before EAB was formed, but he established himself as a known commodity in Taiwan. When EAB started up and the free agent signing process began, Kuo was signed to a three-year, $11,740 contract with Tokyo. His EAB career already at the age of 31. The Tides were the first Japanese League champion and Kuo was a big part, leading with a 1.51 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, and 9.8 WAR. He had two more great seasons with Tokyo, then signed in for the 1924 season with Pyongyang. With the Pythons in his mid 30s, Kuo had three straight seasons with 10+ WAR, leading each year in quality starts. He was the Korean League Pitcher of the Year in 1924 and 1926. In 1924, Pyongyang was the Korean champ and overall EAB champ. After four seasons in Pyongyang, Kuo was signed to play for Memphis. The Mountain Lions traded him to Washington after one respectable season. Midway through his only season with the Admirals, a torn labrum ended his career at age 39. His “official” career was incredibly brief, having started in his 30s. In only seven EAB seasons, he compiled 60.4 WAR with a 1.90 ERA, a 129-54 record, 177 quality starts out of 217, and 1885 strikeouts in 1842.1 innings. A short burst, but one of the best pitchers in EAB’s first decade. This made Chin-Wei Kuo the first member of the EAB Hall of Fame. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)