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FuzzyRussianHat · 05-30-2024, 11:19 AM

Copenhagen had the European Baseball Federation’s best record in 2004, setting a franchise record at 112-50. The Corsairs rolled to a fifth straight Northeast Division title and the Northern Conference’s top seed. Copenhagen scored 875 runs, 122 more than their closest conference foe. They also allowed only 561 runs, tied with Warsaw for the fewest in EBF.

The #2 seed went to defending conference champ Warsaw at 101-61. The Wildcats had to fend off a fierce challenge from Berlin at 99-63 to take the North Central Division. The Barons easily got the first wild card and ended a three-year playoff drought. Paris picked up the Northwest Division at 93-69 to end their own three-year playoff skid. The Poodles were three games ahead of Amsterdam for the title.

Glasgow took the British Isles Division at 88-74. It was their weakest season of a now nine-year playoff streak, which also extended the division title streak to eight. Dublin was the closest foe at 81-81. For the second wild card, Kyiv (92-70) held off Amsterdam (90-72), Kharkiv (88-74). Brussels (85-77), and Vilnius (85-77). The Kings got their second berth in three years. The Killer Bees’ playoff streak dating back to their final EPB seasons was ended at nine seasons, ceding the longest active streak to Glasgow.

Brussels first baseman Francisco Cruz won Northern Conference MVP. The 26-year old lefty from Portugal was the leader in runs (125), hits (218), total bases (422), average (.360), slugging (.698), OPS (1.105), wRC+ (198), and WAR (9.9). Cruz also had 38 doubles, 26 triples, 38 home runs, and 104 RBI. This effort earned Cruz a hefty payday, as the Beavers signed him in the offseason to an eight-year, $64,140,000 extension.

Luxembourg’s Johannes Jol won Pitcher of the Year. The 27-year old Dutch righty had a 16-9 record in 255.2 innings, 2.75 ERA, 245 strikeouts, and 6.9 WAR. Jol also earned a raise for his efforts with the Lancers giving him five years and $31,640,000 in the offseason.

In the first round of the playoffs, Berlin edged Glasgow 2-1 and Paris topped Kyiv 2-1. The Barons gave top seed Copenhagen a scare, but the Corsairs survived 3-2 in round two. Meanwhile, the Poodles pulled off the upset 3-2 at Warsaw. This was Copenhagen’s first Northern Conference Championship appearance since 2001 and Paris’ first since 1999. The top-ranked Corsairs clobbered the Poodles for a sweep, taking their third-ever pennant (1950, 1985, 2004).

Reigning European Champion Vienna had the Southern Conference’s top seed at 103-59 atop the East Central Division. The other bye went to 99-63 Munich, winning a fourth consecutive South Central Division. The Mavericks really had to work for it with Zurich only one game behind at 98-64. The Mountaineers and South Central quad Naples (90-72) were the wild cards. This was the third berth in five years for Zurich and ended a four-year drought for the Nobles. The only other squad in the wild card mix was Lisbon at 86-76.

Madrid was ten ahead of the Clippers, winning the Southwest Division at 96-66. The Conquistadors’ playoff streak grew to six seasons. 95-67 Tbilisi meanwhile cruised in the Southeast Division for a third straight title. One notable shift in the SC was Budapest, who went from 107-wins in 2003 to a lousy 72-90 in 2004. Bratislava also had a tough drop, going from a conference finalist the prior year to a 70-win squad in 2004.

Southern Conference MVP was Krakow CF Joris Kostic, fresh off an impressive Rookie of the Year campaign in 2003. The 24-year old Austrian lefty led in runs with 110, adding 219 hits, 38 home runs, 97 RBI, 76 stolen bases, a .365/.410/.622 slash, and 8.9 WAR.

Vienna’s Steffen Neumann won Pitcher of the Year and had the 1th EBF pitching Triple Crown. The achievement hadn’t been reached since Lindsey Brampton in 1996. The 25-year old German left had a 24-7 record, 2.16 ERA, and 332 strikeouts over 262 innings. Neumann also led in WHIP (0.98), quality starts (27), FIP- (61), and WAR (9.3).

Tbilisi swept Zurich and Madrid swept Naples in the first round, making it only division champs in round two. Both top seeds would see stunning 3-1 exits as the Trains upset defending EBF champ Vienna and the Conquistadors shocked Munich. Madrid earned a fourth Southern Conference Championship appearance in six years, while the Trains had their second in three years. Just as in 2002, Tbilisi was denied its first-ever pennant by the Conquistadors. Madrid swept them for a fourth pennant in six years. It was their ninth conference title, passing Zurich for the most in the SC.

For the third straight appearance, Madrid was the runner-up in the European Championship. Copenhagen took the 55^th finale 4-2, earning the cup for the first time since the inaugural 1950 season. LF Balas Gecsek was finals MVP as the 25-year old Hungarian had 15 playoff starts with 13 hits, 7 runs, 5 doubles, 3 home runs, and 10 RBI.

At 112-50, the 2004 Copenhagen squad marks well among the finest-ever EBF champs. To that point, the only teams to win the title with a better record were 1954 Amsterdam (118-44) and 1961 Brussels (113-49). Additionally, a Scandinavian team hadn’t won it all since Stockholm in 1982.

Other notes: Villum Kleist became the 14^th batter to 1500 career RBI.

05-30-2024, 11:19 AM	#1291
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,729	2004 in EBF Copenhagen had the European Baseball Federation’s best record in 2004, setting a franchise record at 112-50. The Corsairs rolled to a fifth straight Northeast Division title and the Northern Conference’s top seed. Copenhagen scored 875 runs, 122 more than their closest conference foe. They also allowed only 561 runs, tied with Warsaw for the fewest in EBF. The #2 seed went to defending conference champ Warsaw at 101-61. The Wildcats had to fend off a fierce challenge from Berlin at 99-63 to take the North Central Division. The Barons easily got the first wild card and ended a three-year playoff drought. Paris picked up the Northwest Division at 93-69 to end their own three-year playoff skid. The Poodles were three games ahead of Amsterdam for the title. Glasgow took the British Isles Division at 88-74. It was their weakest season of a now nine-year playoff streak, which also extended the division title streak to eight. Dublin was the closest foe at 81-81. For the second wild card, Kyiv (92-70) held off Amsterdam (90-72), Kharkiv (88-74). Brussels (85-77), and Vilnius (85-77). The Kings got their second berth in three years. The Killer Bees’ playoff streak dating back to their final EPB seasons was ended at nine seasons, ceding the longest active streak to Glasgow. Brussels first baseman Francisco Cruz won Northern Conference MVP. The 26-year old lefty from Portugal was the leader in runs (125), hits (218), total bases (422), average (.360), slugging (.698), OPS (1.105), wRC+ (198), and WAR (9.9). Cruz also had 38 doubles, 26 triples, 38 home runs, and 104 RBI. This effort earned Cruz a hefty payday, as the Beavers signed him in the offseason to an eight-year, $64,140,000 extension. Luxembourg’s Johannes Jol won Pitcher of the Year. The 27-year old Dutch righty had a 16-9 record in 255.2 innings, 2.75 ERA, 245 strikeouts, and 6.9 WAR. Jol also earned a raise for his efforts with the Lancers giving him five years and $31,640,000 in the offseason. In the first round of the playoffs, Berlin edged Glasgow 2-1 and Paris topped Kyiv 2-1. The Barons gave top seed Copenhagen a scare, but the Corsairs survived 3-2 in round two. Meanwhile, the Poodles pulled off the upset 3-2 at Warsaw. This was Copenhagen’s first Northern Conference Championship appearance since 2001 and Paris’ first since 1999. The top-ranked Corsairs clobbered the Poodles for a sweep, taking their third-ever pennant (1950, 1985, 2004). Reigning European Champion Vienna had the Southern Conference’s top seed at 103-59 atop the East Central Division. The other bye went to 99-63 Munich, winning a fourth consecutive South Central Division. The Mavericks really had to work for it with Zurich only one game behind at 98-64. The Mountaineers and South Central quad Naples (90-72) were the wild cards. This was the third berth in five years for Zurich and ended a four-year drought for the Nobles. The only other squad in the wild card mix was Lisbon at 86-76. Madrid was ten ahead of the Clippers, winning the Southwest Division at 96-66. The Conquistadors’ playoff streak grew to six seasons. 95-67 Tbilisi meanwhile cruised in the Southeast Division for a third straight title. One notable shift in the SC was Budapest, who went from 107-wins in 2003 to a lousy 72-90 in 2004. Bratislava also had a tough drop, going from a conference finalist the prior year to a 70-win squad in 2004. Southern Conference MVP was Krakow CF Joris Kostic, fresh off an impressive Rookie of the Year campaign in 2003. The 24-year old Austrian lefty led in runs with 110, adding 219 hits, 38 home runs, 97 RBI, 76 stolen bases, a .365/.410/.622 slash, and 8.9 WAR. Vienna’s Steffen Neumann won Pitcher of the Year and had the 1th EBF pitching Triple Crown. The achievement hadn’t been reached since Lindsey Brampton in 1996. The 25-year old German left had a 24-7 record, 2.16 ERA, and 332 strikeouts over 262 innings. Neumann also led in WHIP (0.98), quality starts (27), FIP- (61), and WAR (9.3). Tbilisi swept Zurich and Madrid swept Naples in the first round, making it only division champs in round two. Both top seeds would see stunning 3-1 exits as the Trains upset defending EBF champ Vienna and the Conquistadors shocked Munich. Madrid earned a fourth Southern Conference Championship appearance in six years, while the Trains had their second in three years. Just as in 2002, Tbilisi was denied its first-ever pennant by the Conquistadors. Madrid swept them for a fourth pennant in six years. It was their ninth conference title, passing Zurich for the most in the SC. For the third straight appearance, Madrid was the runner-up in the European Championship. Copenhagen took the 55^th finale 4-2, earning the cup for the first time since the inaugural 1950 season. LF Balas Gecsek was finals MVP as the 25-year old Hungarian had 15 playoff starts with 13 hits, 7 runs, 5 doubles, 3 home runs, and 10 RBI. At 112-50, the 2004 Copenhagen squad marks well among the finest-ever EBF champs. To that point, the only teams to win the title with a better record were 1954 Amsterdam (118-44) and 1961 Brussels (113-49). Additionally, a Scandinavian team hadn’t won it all since Stockholm in 1982. Other notes: Villum Kleist became the 14^th batter to 1500 career RBI. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder) Last edited by FuzzyRussianHat; 05-30-2024 at 11:21 AM.