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FuzzyRussianHat · 03-25-2023, 08:12 AM

The first big Beisbol Sudamerica Hall of Fame class came in 1948 with four players elected, all on the first ballot. All four guys were starting pitchers as well as important players in the very defensive early years of BSA. Virisimo Ibarra (98.6%), Fernandinho Fuentes (91.4%), Pierre Ramirez (89.9%), and Daiquel Grimaldo (74.1%) were the inductees. Closer Aitor Rangel just missed out on his second try at 62.2%.

Virisimo Ibarra – Starting Pitcher – Cali Cyclones – 98.6% First Ballot

Virisimo Ibarra was a 6’0’’, 205 pound right-handed pitcher from Quito, Ecuador. Ibarra’s velocity topped out at 95-97 mph and he had excellent movement on his pitches with at-times shaky control. He mixed a curveball, sinker, and changeup. He built a tremendous reputation in the semi-pro circuit before Beisbol Sudamerica was formed. Ibarra was 28-years old when BSA started and moved to Colombia, signed a seven-year deal with Cali.

Ibarra was immediately Cali’s ace and was the first Bolivar League Pitcher of the Year, going 28-6 with a 1.60 ERA, 11.1 WAR, 23 complete games, and 11 shutouts in 1931. The 28 wins and 11 shutouts remain a BSA single-season record even a century later. Ibarra won Pitcher of the Year again in 1933 and 1937 and took second in 1936. He led the league in ERA and wins four times each, quality starts five times, and shutouts five times. He threw a no-hitter in 1933 and another in 1936.

The Cyclones were an early contender with four playoff berths in five years from 1933-37. Ibarra was solid in the 1933, 36, and 37 postseasons, but Cali never made it out of the BLCS. In 1941, the now 38-year old Ibarra suffered a torn elbow ligament. He came back and was okay in 1942, retiring at the end of that season. Ibarra’s #17 jersey was retired in 1942.

Ibarra was the second BSA pitcher to 200 career wins and 3000 strikeouts. He finished with a 221-106 record, 2.05 ERA, 3143 innings, 3453 strikeouts, 715 walks, 308/376 quality starts, 176 complete games, 60 shutouts, and 91.7 WAR. It’s an impressive stat line on its own and even more impressive considering this started at age 28. Had BSA started earlier, he might have been an inner-circle type guy on the leaderboards. Still, Ibara was one of the great aces of Beisbol Sudamerica’s first decade and a no-doubt first ballot pick at 98.6%.

Fernandinho Fuentes – Starting Pitcher – Caracas Colts – 91.4% First Ballot

Fernandinho Fuentes was a 5’10’’ 200 pound left-handed starting pitcher from Capivari in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo. Fuentes was a hard thrower with 97-99 mph velocity and solid movement and control. He succeeded as a starter despite only having two pitches. He had a tremendous fastball and a very good slider with it. He was also considered an above average defensive pitcher.

Fuentes bounced around his native Brazil in the amateur and semi-pro ranks in his 20s as Beisbol Sudamerica was formed when he was 27-years old. Fuentes was signed by Caracas for the debut season and would spend eight seasons in Venezuela with the Colts. The team was very strong in the first decade of the Bolivar League and Fuentes was a big part of that, posting five 8+ WAR seasons. He rarely led the league in any stats, but would finish third in Pitcher of the Year voting in 1932, 35, and 38 with the Colts. He had a no-hitter against Medellin in 1931

Caracas won the Bolivar League title three times in Fuentes’ tenure (32, 33, 38) and took Copa Sudamerica in 1933. The humble lefty was an excellent playoff performer, in 13 games and 87.2 playoff innings with the Colts, Fuentes had an 8-1 record, 1.95 ERA, 116 strikeouts, and 2.6 WAR. For his regular season career with Caracas, Fuentes had a 140-79 record, 2.38 ERA, 2016 innings, 2376 strikeouts, and 62.8 WAR. His #18 jersey was retired in 1942.

At age 35 for the 1939 season, Fuentes entered free agency and signed back in his home country of Brazil with Rio de Janeiro. On July 17 against Brasilia, Fuentes threw a perfect game with 11 strikeouts. He was third in Pitcher of the Year voting in 1939 and second in 1940 for the Redbirds. Age and injuries began to bite him in his third year with Rio, although he helped them earn the franchise’s first playoff berth. In 1942, the 38-year old Fuentes signed with Fortaleza, but as a reliever. Elbow inflammation put him out most of the season and he retired in the offseason at age 38.

The final statistics for Fuentes: 183-111, 2.29 ERA, 2748.2 innings, 3140 strikeouts, 479 walks, 254/330 quality starts, 93 complete games, and 82.8 WAR. A very strong career on the mound and good stats despite his Beisbol Sudamerica career starting at age 27. An important member of the early success of Caracas, Fuentes earned his first ballot induction at 91.4%.

Pierre “Pops” Ramirez – Starting Pitcher – Santiago Saints – 89.9% First Ballot

Pierre Ramirez was a 5’10’’, 200 pound left-handed pitcher from Lima, Peru. He had 94-96 mph velocity known for very good control and solid stuff with a fastball, slider, forkball, and changeup arsenal. When Beisbol Sudamerica was formed, Ramirez was 25-years old. He was signed to Medellin for the 1931 season and spent his first four seasons with the Mutiny.

Medellin was the inaugural Copa Sudamerica champion and won it again In 1934. In the latter season, Ramirez was third in Pitcher of the Year voting. Ramirez had four great seasons, including a 10.0 WAR, 23-4 record, and 1.98 in 1934. He was 5-0 with a 1.38 ERA in 39 playoff innings with the Munity, playing a big role in their titles. In those four seasons, he posted a 78-28 record, 2.27 ERA, and 30.7 WAR.

At age 29, Ramirez left Medellin for free agency and ended up in Chile with Santiago, where he’d spend five years and change and ultimately be his team of induction. Ramirez picked up his third Copa Sudamerica ring as Santiago won it all in 1936 with Ramirez going 3-0 over 24.1 innings with a 0.74 ERA. He wasn’t as dominant as he was in Medellin, but still was very solid with Santiago. His Saints statistics were 86-56, 2.57 ERA, 1349.1 innings, 1637 strikeouts, and 34.9 WAR.

Santiago began to rebuild and in summer 1940, Ramirez was traded to Brasilia, where he finished up the season and earned his 3000^th strikeout. In the offseason, the 35-year old signed with Callao. He pitched a year and a half with the cats, getting traded to defending champ Buenos Aires at the deadline in 1942. Ramirez picked up his fourth ring with the Atlantics and in his final season had 6.9 WAR. Ramirez still could go, but decided to retire at the end of that season at the age of 37.

The final statistics: 199-114, 2.47 ERA, 2974.2 innings, 3656 strikeouts, 362 walks, a 10.1 K/BB, 272/385 quality starts and 79.8 WAR. In 12 postseason starts, he had a 9-1 record, 1.85 ERA, and 2.7 WAR. An important playoff pitcher in championships for three different franchises and a solid 1930s contributor, Ramirez earned his Hall of Fame spot on the first ballot at 89.9%.

Daiquel Grimaldo – Starting Pitcher – Cali Cyclones – 74.1% First Ballot

Daiquel Grimaldo was a 6’4’’, 205 pound right-handed pitcher from San Juan Nepomuceno, a small town in northern Colombia. Grimaldo had 97-99 mph velocity and reliable control between three pitches; a fastball, curveball, and changeup. He was a successful pitcher who was 26-years old when Beisbol Sudamerica was formed, staying in his home country and signing with Cali for the 1931 season.

Grimaldo spent 11 of his 12 BSA seasons with the Cyclones and ate up many innings, leading the Bolivar League in innings four times and complete games three times. He was third in Pitcher of the Year voting in 1933, throwing two no-hitters that season. Cali won four division titles in Grimaldo’s tenure, although they were unable to advance to Copa Sudamerica. Injuries began to slow Grimaldo down in his final Cali seasons. He was traded to Sao Paulo for the 1942 season and after one forgettable year with the Padres, Grimaldo retired at the age of 38.

His final statistics: 178-124, 2.60 ERA, 2895.2 innings, 3171 strikeouts, 478 walks, 242/342 quality starts, 189 complete games, and 70.1 WAR. A very respectable career, although less impressive then his fellow Class of 1948 comrades. Still, Grimaldo earned enough favor to join them as the fourth first ballot pick of the class, but at the lowest number of 74.1%.

03-25-2023, 08:12 AM	#200
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,965	1948 BSA Hall of Fame The first big Beisbol Sudamerica Hall of Fame class came in 1948 with four players elected, all on the first ballot. All four guys were starting pitchers as well as important players in the very defensive early years of BSA. Virisimo Ibarra (98.6%), Fernandinho Fuentes (91.4%), Pierre Ramirez (89.9%), and Daiquel Grimaldo (74.1%) were the inductees. Closer Aitor Rangel just missed out on his second try at 62.2%. Virisimo Ibarra – Starting Pitcher – Cali Cyclones – 98.6% First Ballot Virisimo Ibarra was a 6’0’’, 205 pound right-handed pitcher from Quito, Ecuador. Ibarra’s velocity topped out at 95-97 mph and he had excellent movement on his pitches with at-times shaky control. He mixed a curveball, sinker, and changeup. He built a tremendous reputation in the semi-pro circuit before Beisbol Sudamerica was formed. Ibarra was 28-years old when BSA started and moved to Colombia, signed a seven-year deal with Cali. Ibarra was immediately Cali’s ace and was the first Bolivar League Pitcher of the Year, going 28-6 with a 1.60 ERA, 11.1 WAR, 23 complete games, and 11 shutouts in 1931. The 28 wins and 11 shutouts remain a BSA single-season record even a century later. Ibarra won Pitcher of the Year again in 1933 and 1937 and took second in 1936. He led the league in ERA and wins four times each, quality starts five times, and shutouts five times. He threw a no-hitter in 1933 and another in 1936. The Cyclones were an early contender with four playoff berths in five years from 1933-37. Ibarra was solid in the 1933, 36, and 37 postseasons, but Cali never made it out of the BLCS. In 1941, the now 38-year old Ibarra suffered a torn elbow ligament. He came back and was okay in 1942, retiring at the end of that season. Ibarra’s #17 jersey was retired in 1942. Ibarra was the second BSA pitcher to 200 career wins and 3000 strikeouts. He finished with a 221-106 record, 2.05 ERA, 3143 innings, 3453 strikeouts, 715 walks, 308/376 quality starts, 176 complete games, 60 shutouts, and 91.7 WAR. It’s an impressive stat line on its own and even more impressive considering this started at age 28. Had BSA started earlier, he might have been an inner-circle type guy on the leaderboards. Still, Ibara was one of the great aces of Beisbol Sudamerica’s first decade and a no-doubt first ballot pick at 98.6%. Fernandinho Fuentes – Starting Pitcher – Caracas Colts – 91.4% First Ballot Fernandinho Fuentes was a 5’10’’ 200 pound left-handed starting pitcher from Capivari in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo. Fuentes was a hard thrower with 97-99 mph velocity and solid movement and control. He succeeded as a starter despite only having two pitches. He had a tremendous fastball and a very good slider with it. He was also considered an above average defensive pitcher. Fuentes bounced around his native Brazil in the amateur and semi-pro ranks in his 20s as Beisbol Sudamerica was formed when he was 27-years old. Fuentes was signed by Caracas for the debut season and would spend eight seasons in Venezuela with the Colts. The team was very strong in the first decade of the Bolivar League and Fuentes was a big part of that, posting five 8+ WAR seasons. He rarely led the league in any stats, but would finish third in Pitcher of the Year voting in 1932, 35, and 38 with the Colts. He had a no-hitter against Medellin in 1931 Caracas won the Bolivar League title three times in Fuentes’ tenure (32, 33, 38) and took Copa Sudamerica in 1933. The humble lefty was an excellent playoff performer, in 13 games and 87.2 playoff innings with the Colts, Fuentes had an 8-1 record, 1.95 ERA, 116 strikeouts, and 2.6 WAR. For his regular season career with Caracas, Fuentes had a 140-79 record, 2.38 ERA, 2016 innings, 2376 strikeouts, and 62.8 WAR. His #18 jersey was retired in 1942. At age 35 for the 1939 season, Fuentes entered free agency and signed back in his home country of Brazil with Rio de Janeiro. On July 17 against Brasilia, Fuentes threw a perfect game with 11 strikeouts. He was third in Pitcher of the Year voting in 1939 and second in 1940 for the Redbirds. Age and injuries began to bite him in his third year with Rio, although he helped them earn the franchise’s first playoff berth. In 1942, the 38-year old Fuentes signed with Fortaleza, but as a reliever. Elbow inflammation put him out most of the season and he retired in the offseason at age 38. The final statistics for Fuentes: 183-111, 2.29 ERA, 2748.2 innings, 3140 strikeouts, 479 walks, 254/330 quality starts, 93 complete games, and 82.8 WAR. A very strong career on the mound and good stats despite his Beisbol Sudamerica career starting at age 27. An important member of the early success of Caracas, Fuentes earned his first ballot induction at 91.4%. Pierre “Pops” Ramirez – Starting Pitcher – Santiago Saints – 89.9% First Ballot Pierre Ramirez was a 5’10’’, 200 pound left-handed pitcher from Lima, Peru. He had 94-96 mph velocity known for very good control and solid stuff with a fastball, slider, forkball, and changeup arsenal. When Beisbol Sudamerica was formed, Ramirez was 25-years old. He was signed to Medellin for the 1931 season and spent his first four seasons with the Mutiny. Medellin was the inaugural Copa Sudamerica champion and won it again In 1934. In the latter season, Ramirez was third in Pitcher of the Year voting. Ramirez had four great seasons, including a 10.0 WAR, 23-4 record, and 1.98 in 1934. He was 5-0 with a 1.38 ERA in 39 playoff innings with the Munity, playing a big role in their titles. In those four seasons, he posted a 78-28 record, 2.27 ERA, and 30.7 WAR. At age 29, Ramirez left Medellin for free agency and ended up in Chile with Santiago, where he’d spend five years and change and ultimately be his team of induction. Ramirez picked up his third Copa Sudamerica ring as Santiago won it all in 1936 with Ramirez going 3-0 over 24.1 innings with a 0.74 ERA. He wasn’t as dominant as he was in Medellin, but still was very solid with Santiago. His Saints statistics were 86-56, 2.57 ERA, 1349.1 innings, 1637 strikeouts, and 34.9 WAR. Santiago began to rebuild and in summer 1940, Ramirez was traded to Brasilia, where he finished up the season and earned his 3000^th strikeout. In the offseason, the 35-year old signed with Callao. He pitched a year and a half with the cats, getting traded to defending champ Buenos Aires at the deadline in 1942. Ramirez picked up his fourth ring with the Atlantics and in his final season had 6.9 WAR. Ramirez still could go, but decided to retire at the end of that season at the age of 37. The final statistics: 199-114, 2.47 ERA, 2974.2 innings, 3656 strikeouts, 362 walks, a 10.1 K/BB, 272/385 quality starts and 79.8 WAR. In 12 postseason starts, he had a 9-1 record, 1.85 ERA, and 2.7 WAR. An important playoff pitcher in championships for three different franchises and a solid 1930s contributor, Ramirez earned his Hall of Fame spot on the first ballot at 89.9%. Daiquel Grimaldo – Starting Pitcher – Cali Cyclones – 74.1% First Ballot Daiquel Grimaldo was a 6’4’’, 205 pound right-handed pitcher from San Juan Nepomuceno, a small town in northern Colombia. Grimaldo had 97-99 mph velocity and reliable control between three pitches; a fastball, curveball, and changeup. He was a successful pitcher who was 26-years old when Beisbol Sudamerica was formed, staying in his home country and signing with Cali for the 1931 season. Grimaldo spent 11 of his 12 BSA seasons with the Cyclones and ate up many innings, leading the Bolivar League in innings four times and complete games three times. He was third in Pitcher of the Year voting in 1933, throwing two no-hitters that season. Cali won four division titles in Grimaldo’s tenure, although they were unable to advance to Copa Sudamerica. Injuries began to slow Grimaldo down in his final Cali seasons. He was traded to Sao Paulo for the 1942 season and after one forgettable year with the Padres, Grimaldo retired at the age of 38. His final statistics: 178-124, 2.60 ERA, 2895.2 innings, 3171 strikeouts, 478 walks, 242/342 quality starts, 189 complete games, and 70.1 WAR. A very respectable career, although less impressive then his fellow Class of 1948 comrades. Still, Grimaldo earned enough favor to join them as the fourth first ballot pick of the class, but at the lowest number of 74.1%. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)