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FuzzyRussianHat · 06-13-2023, 05:15 AM

Philadelphia posted the best record in Major League Baseball in 1959, sitting atop the National Association’s Eastern League at 112-50. For the Phillies, this is their first league title since 1950. 1957 World Series champ Indianapolis made it three straight playoff berths by taking the Midwest League title at 98-64.

In the wild card race, the first three spots went to Eastern League teams with Ottawa at 96-66, followed by both Boston and Brooklyn at 94-68. The Elks are in the field for the fifth time in six years, while the Red Sox are back for the fifth time in seven years. The Dodgers, the defending National Association champ, earned back-to-back playoff spots for the first time in franchise history. The final playoff spot went to the Midwest League as Cleveland finished 93-69, beating Toronto by three games and Louisville by four. The Cobras snapped a 20-year postseason drought.

MVP went to Indianapolis RF R.J. Clinton. The 1957 Rookie of the Year led the NA in runs (118) and slugging (.624), adding 39 home runs, 109 RBI, a .340 average, and 8.3 WAR. Brooklyn’s John Delaney won his third consecutive Pitcher of the Year. The 28-year old had the most wins (22-7), innings (284), quality starts (29), and shutouts (8) and the best WHIP at 0.85. He posted a 2.03 ERA, 193 strikeouts, and 9.0 WAR.

The first round of the National Association playoffs saw Boston knock out the defending champ Dodgers and Cleveland oust Ottawa, both 2-0. The Cobras then stunned Philadelphia in round two, taking the series 3-1. Indianapolis fended off a strong challenge from the Red Sox and won in five. For Cleveland, they earned only their third-ever NACS trip with the other two back in the 1920s. They took the Racers to the brink, but Indianapolis outlasted them in a seven-game series that saw the home team win each game. This gives Indy their third National Association title of the 1950s and fifth in franchise history.

In the American Association, the best overall mark went to Las Vegas, winning the Western League at 99-63. For the Vipers, this gives them nine playoff berths over the course of the 1950s. Phoenix was second at 94-68 to take a wild card and snap a five-year playoff drought. San Antonio won the Southern League for back-to-back seasons at 98-64. Second place Oklahoma City at 91-71 took the second wild card slot, giving the Outlaws their second-ever postseason berth.

The remaining two wild card spots saw an intense battle. Portland at 89-73 took the third spot for their second berth in three years. Meanwhile, the final spot ended with a four-way tie at 88-74 between Los Angeles, Calgary, Oakland, and Tampa. This essentially led to a four-team single-elimination tournament to decide who moved on. The Angels and Cheetahs knocked out the Thunderbirds and Owls; then LA defeated Calgary to push the Angels to the playoffs with a 90-74 final record. San Diego, who had built a dynasty with three of the last four World Series titles, was a non-factor at 76-86, finishing 10^th in the Western League. Vancouver, the champ two years ago, was an abysmal 65-97.

Although 80-82 Miami wasn’t in the final mix, the Mallards did have the American Association MVP in LF Tyler Whisnant. The 29-year old lefty from Tennessee was the league leader in hits (215), average (.371), OBP (.418), OPS (1.020), and wRC+ (170), adding 7.4 WAR. San Diego may have fallen hard in1959, but Spenser Emond was as excellent as ever, winning his record sixth Pitcher of the Year. The 34-year old lefty was the leader in ERA (2.76), WHIP (1.02), quality starts (25), FIP- (63), and WAR (9.7), adding a 20-11 record over 280.1 innings and 257 strikeouts. Emond also became the 12^th MLB pitcher to reach 3500 career strikeouts.

The first round in the American Association playoffs saw Oklahoma City defeat Portland and Phoenix over Los Angeles, both 2-0. Round two had the Firebirds upset San Antonio 3-1, while Las Vegas survived a five game challenge from the Outlaws. In the AACS, the Vipers cruised to a five-game victory, finally sending Vegas to its first World Series despite being the winningest team of the 1950s. They capped off the season by winning it all, defeating Indianapolis 4-2 in the Fall Classic. The Racers play the bridesmaid again, now holding an 0-5 record in World Series appearances. This also extends the American Association’s streak of taking the title to eight seasons.

Other Notes: New York’s Jeremiah Rutledge threw the ninth MLB perfect game on September 15 against Washington. He struck out 17 batters in the dominant performance, setting a MLB record for most strikeouts in any no-hitter. Sebastian Lunde became the 29^th batter to 3000 career hits and the fourth to cross 2000 career RBI. 1960 would be his final year and he’d finish with 2090 RBI, second only to Stan Provost (2271). Lunde also would finish with 712 home runs, behind only Elijah Cashman (750), and Kaby Silva (731). Rodrick Wisdom became the third reliever to 400 career saves. Eduardo Muniz and Trevor Brown became the 22^nd and 23^rd pitchers to reach 250 wins.

06-13-2023, 05:15 AM	#324
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 3,530	1959 in MLB Philadelphia posted the best record in Major League Baseball in 1959, sitting atop the National Association’s Eastern League at 112-50. For the Phillies, this is their first league title since 1950. 1957 World Series champ Indianapolis made it three straight playoff berths by taking the Midwest League title at 98-64. In the wild card race, the first three spots went to Eastern League teams with Ottawa at 96-66, followed by both Boston and Brooklyn at 94-68. The Elks are in the field for the fifth time in six years, while the Red Sox are back for the fifth time in seven years. The Dodgers, the defending National Association champ, earned back-to-back playoff spots for the first time in franchise history. The final playoff spot went to the Midwest League as Cleveland finished 93-69, beating Toronto by three games and Louisville by four. The Cobras snapped a 20-year postseason drought. MVP went to Indianapolis RF R.J. Clinton. The 1957 Rookie of the Year led the NA in runs (118) and slugging (.624), adding 39 home runs, 109 RBI, a .340 average, and 8.3 WAR. Brooklyn’s John Delaney won his third consecutive Pitcher of the Year. The 28-year old had the most wins (22-7), innings (284), quality starts (29), and shutouts (8) and the best WHIP at 0.85. He posted a 2.03 ERA, 193 strikeouts, and 9.0 WAR. The first round of the National Association playoffs saw Boston knock out the defending champ Dodgers and Cleveland oust Ottawa, both 2-0. The Cobras then stunned Philadelphia in round two, taking the series 3-1. Indianapolis fended off a strong challenge from the Red Sox and won in five. For Cleveland, they earned only their third-ever NACS trip with the other two back in the 1920s. They took the Racers to the brink, but Indianapolis outlasted them in a seven-game series that saw the home team win each game. This gives Indy their third National Association title of the 1950s and fifth in franchise history. In the American Association, the best overall mark went to Las Vegas, winning the Western League at 99-63. For the Vipers, this gives them nine playoff berths over the course of the 1950s. Phoenix was second at 94-68 to take a wild card and snap a five-year playoff drought. San Antonio won the Southern League for back-to-back seasons at 98-64. Second place Oklahoma City at 91-71 took the second wild card slot, giving the Outlaws their second-ever postseason berth. The remaining two wild card spots saw an intense battle. Portland at 89-73 took the third spot for their second berth in three years. Meanwhile, the final spot ended with a four-way tie at 88-74 between Los Angeles, Calgary, Oakland, and Tampa. This essentially led to a four-team single-elimination tournament to decide who moved on. The Angels and Cheetahs knocked out the Thunderbirds and Owls; then LA defeated Calgary to push the Angels to the playoffs with a 90-74 final record. San Diego, who had built a dynasty with three of the last four World Series titles, was a non-factor at 76-86, finishing 10^th in the Western League. Vancouver, the champ two years ago, was an abysmal 65-97. Although 80-82 Miami wasn’t in the final mix, the Mallards did have the American Association MVP in LF Tyler Whisnant. The 29-year old lefty from Tennessee was the league leader in hits (215), average (.371), OBP (.418), OPS (1.020), and wRC+ (170), adding 7.4 WAR. San Diego may have fallen hard in1959, but Spenser Emond was as excellent as ever, winning his record sixth Pitcher of the Year. The 34-year old lefty was the leader in ERA (2.76), WHIP (1.02), quality starts (25), FIP- (63), and WAR (9.7), adding a 20-11 record over 280.1 innings and 257 strikeouts. Emond also became the 12^th MLB pitcher to reach 3500 career strikeouts. The first round in the American Association playoffs saw Oklahoma City defeat Portland and Phoenix over Los Angeles, both 2-0. Round two had the Firebirds upset San Antonio 3-1, while Las Vegas survived a five game challenge from the Outlaws. In the AACS, the Vipers cruised to a five-game victory, finally sending Vegas to its first World Series despite being the winningest team of the 1950s. They capped off the season by winning it all, defeating Indianapolis 4-2 in the Fall Classic. The Racers play the bridesmaid again, now holding an 0-5 record in World Series appearances. This also extends the American Association’s streak of taking the title to eight seasons. Other Notes: New York’s Jeremiah Rutledge threw the ninth MLB perfect game on September 15 against Washington. He struck out 17 batters in the dominant performance, setting a MLB record for most strikeouts in any no-hitter. Sebastian Lunde became the 29^th batter to 3000 career hits and the fourth to cross 2000 career RBI. 1960 would be his final year and he’d finish with 2090 RBI, second only to Stan Provost (2271). Lunde also would finish with 712 home runs, behind only Elijah Cashman (750), and Kaby Silva (731). Rodrick Wisdom became the third reliever to 400 career saves. Eduardo Muniz and Trevor Brown became the 22^nd and 23^rd pitchers to reach 250 wins. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports The Level Playing Field: Alternate MLB History From 1884-Onward Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)