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FuzzyRussianHat · 07-26-2024, 05:44 AM

Melbourne’s Australasia League dynasty rolled on with a record seventh straight title in 2009. The Mets were 107-55, beating their closest foe Auckland by 11 games. They joined rare world company with seven subleague pennants in a row, joining MLB’s Philadelphia (1941-47), CABA’s Mexico City (1967-73), WAB’s Kano (1997-2005), and SAB’s Ahmedabad (1994-02).

Although only 73-89 in their fourth season, Canberra had reason for optimism with Australasia League MVP Merlin Megson. The 23-year old English right fielder led in runs (109), home runs (54), RBI (122), total bases (.398), slugging (.677), and wRC+ (189). Megson added a .315 batting average and 7.0 WAR.

Melbourne’s Danny Morris won Pitcher of the Year in only his second season with the Mets. The 32-year old American from Arizona had washed out after a mediocre MLB career, joining Melbourne as an unremarkable reliever in 2008. He came out of nowhere in 2009 to win a Gold Glove and lead in wins (22-5), ERA (2.27), and WHIP (0.89). Morris had 286 strikeouts in 262 innings for a 159 ERA+ and 7.1 WAR.

The Pacific League was very competitive with Guam earning its first title since 2001. The Golden Eagles finished 103-59, outlasting strong efforts from Samoa (99-63), Tahiti (98-64), and Honolulu (92-70). For the defending Oceania Champion Tropics, this was only the second time in seven years that they didn’t finish atop the PL. Guam earned its 14^th pennant, more than any other OBA franchise.

Tahiti’s Arjita Gabeja won his fifth Pacific League MVP, becoming the fourth OBA player to win five or more MVPs. The 30-year old Fijian moved to designated hitter in 2009 and led in runs (108), home runs (51), total bases (364), slugging (.623), and OPS (.976). Gabeja added 6.3 WAR, 117 RBI, and a .286 average. He also earned an eighth Silver Slugger.

Samoa’s Austin Jong won a third straight Pitcher of the Year with a fourth consecutive 400+ K effort. The 24-year old Papuan led with 463 strikeouts, 53 FIP-, and 12.7 WAR. Jong added a 2.31 ERA over 319.1. innings, 21-12 record, and 162 ERA+. He would tear his rotator cuff the next season wouldn’t be a dominant force after that, although he still pitched another seven seasons.

The 50^th Oceania Championship was the third finals meeting between Melbourne and Guam, with the Mets having won in their 1967 and 1969 encounters. Melbourne did it again in 2009, taking a seven-game classic for their fifth OBA ring in six years. The Mets became seven-time OBA champs (1967, 69, 04, 05, 06, 07, 09). 1B Isaac Endo was finals MVP in his first season as a full-time starter. The 24-year old Guamanian went 11-27 with 6 runs, 1 double, 2 homers, and 2 RBI.

Melbourne became the first-ever OBA team to win five titles in six years, as even Honolulu’s great dynasty had just enough gaps to spoil that. The only other franchises in any world league to do it was CABA’s Mexico City (1967-72), CLB’s Dalian (1989-94), WAB’s Kano (1997-02), SAB’s Ahmedabad (1986-91, 94-99), and AAB’s Kinshasa (1997-02).

Other notes: OBA’s 12^th perfect game came on May 22 by Fiji’s Akira Brady with eight strikeouts against Tahiti. This was Brady’s second season, but it introduced him to superstardom. By the end of his OBA run in 2024, most would peg him as OBA’s GOAT pitcher. Timothy Manglona became the fifth to reach 5000 strikeouts.

Elliot McFall and Junia Lava both crossed 500 home runs, making it a nine-man club. Guadalcanal’s Aston Abavu had 36 triples, falling two short of Seymour Lennox’s record of 38. CF Ashton Hughes won his seventh Gold Glove. Tyler Straw won his seventh Silver Slugger, although it was his first at second base. The previous wins were all at shortstop. Timor had a 4.60 team ERA, a new PL all-time worst that held until 2034.

The Australasia League for the 2000s had a .259 batting average and 3.88 ERA, which graded out as above average on the historical scale. The Pacific League had a .251 average and 3.65, which were more average. The AL actually had a 4.20 ERA in 2004, which is an all-time high as of 2037.

Both were well higher than the previous years for OBA, which had been a below average to low scoring league prior. They were roughly in line with the most prominent leagues of the 2000s. OBA maintained this current pace for the next two decades.

07-26-2024, 05:44 AM	#1461
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,878	2009 in OBA Melbourne’s Australasia League dynasty rolled on with a record seventh straight title in 2009. The Mets were 107-55, beating their closest foe Auckland by 11 games. They joined rare world company with seven subleague pennants in a row, joining MLB’s Philadelphia (1941-47), CABA’s Mexico City (1967-73), WAB’s Kano (1997-2005), and SAB’s Ahmedabad (1994-02). Although only 73-89 in their fourth season, Canberra had reason for optimism with Australasia League MVP Merlin Megson. The 23-year old English right fielder led in runs (109), home runs (54), RBI (122), total bases (.398), slugging (.677), and wRC+ (189). Megson added a .315 batting average and 7.0 WAR. Melbourne’s Danny Morris won Pitcher of the Year in only his second season with the Mets. The 32-year old American from Arizona had washed out after a mediocre MLB career, joining Melbourne as an unremarkable reliever in 2008. He came out of nowhere in 2009 to win a Gold Glove and lead in wins (22-5), ERA (2.27), and WHIP (0.89). Morris had 286 strikeouts in 262 innings for a 159 ERA+ and 7.1 WAR. The Pacific League was very competitive with Guam earning its first title since 2001. The Golden Eagles finished 103-59, outlasting strong efforts from Samoa (99-63), Tahiti (98-64), and Honolulu (92-70). For the defending Oceania Champion Tropics, this was only the second time in seven years that they didn’t finish atop the PL. Guam earned its 14^th pennant, more than any other OBA franchise. Tahiti’s Arjita Gabeja won his fifth Pacific League MVP, becoming the fourth OBA player to win five or more MVPs. The 30-year old Fijian moved to designated hitter in 2009 and led in runs (108), home runs (51), total bases (364), slugging (.623), and OPS (.976). Gabeja added 6.3 WAR, 117 RBI, and a .286 average. He also earned an eighth Silver Slugger. Samoa’s Austin Jong won a third straight Pitcher of the Year with a fourth consecutive 400+ K effort. The 24-year old Papuan led with 463 strikeouts, 53 FIP-, and 12.7 WAR. Jong added a 2.31 ERA over 319.1. innings, 21-12 record, and 162 ERA+. He would tear his rotator cuff the next season wouldn’t be a dominant force after that, although he still pitched another seven seasons. The 50^th Oceania Championship was the third finals meeting between Melbourne and Guam, with the Mets having won in their 1967 and 1969 encounters. Melbourne did it again in 2009, taking a seven-game classic for their fifth OBA ring in six years. The Mets became seven-time OBA champs (1967, 69, 04, 05, 06, 07, 09). 1B Isaac Endo was finals MVP in his first season as a full-time starter. The 24-year old Guamanian went 11-27 with 6 runs, 1 double, 2 homers, and 2 RBI. Melbourne became the first-ever OBA team to win five titles in six years, as even Honolulu’s great dynasty had just enough gaps to spoil that. The only other franchises in any world league to do it was CABA’s Mexico City (1967-72), CLB’s Dalian (1989-94), WAB’s Kano (1997-02), SAB’s Ahmedabad (1986-91, 94-99), and AAB’s Kinshasa (1997-02). Other notes: OBA’s 12^th perfect game came on May 22 by Fiji’s Akira Brady with eight strikeouts against Tahiti. This was Brady’s second season, but it introduced him to superstardom. By the end of his OBA run in 2024, most would peg him as OBA’s GOAT pitcher. Timothy Manglona became the fifth to reach 5000 strikeouts. Elliot McFall and Junia Lava both crossed 500 home runs, making it a nine-man club. Guadalcanal’s Aston Abavu had 36 triples, falling two short of Seymour Lennox’s record of 38. CF Ashton Hughes won his seventh Gold Glove. Tyler Straw won his seventh Silver Slugger, although it was his first at second base. The previous wins were all at shortstop. Timor had a 4.60 team ERA, a new PL all-time worst that held until 2034. The Australasia League for the 2000s had a .259 batting average and 3.88 ERA, which graded out as above average on the historical scale. The Pacific League had a .251 average and 3.65, which were more average. The AL actually had a 4.20 ERA in 2004, which is an all-time high as of 2037. Both were well higher than the previous years for OBA, which had been a below average to low scoring league prior. They were roughly in line with the most prominent leagues of the 2000s. OBA maintained this current pace for the next two decades. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)