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FuzzyRussianHat · 03-14-2025, 06:00 AM

Since joining the Oceania Baseball Association in the 2006 expansion, Canberra had won 90+ games in nine different seasons, including from 2022-26. However, none of those seasons ended with an Australasia League title. Canberra finally broke through for their first pennant in 2027, taking the top spot at 108-54. The Centurions led in scoring (762) and allowed the second fewest runs (535).

Last year’s runner-up Sydney was second again, this time at 97-65. Adelaide was third at 91-71 and defending AL champ Christchurch was fourth at 90-72. The Chinooks allowed the fewest runs at 529. Notably, Christchurch had its 17^th consecutive winning season and the Snakes had their 13^th in a row. For the second place Aardvarks, this was their first winning season since 2004. The 22 season stretch without a winning campaign was the longest such run in OBA history.

Perth struggled to 73-89, but they had the Australasia League MVP in third-year first baseman Marika Wati. The 26-year old Fijian had been picked fourth in the 2023 OBA Draft by Auckland, but was traded to the Penguins for 2026. In 2027, Wati led in hits (208), RBI (119), total bases (375), triple slash (.337/.368/.607), OPS (.975), and wRC+ (167). He added 6.3 WAR, 99 runs, 35 doubles, and 38 home runs. Wati also had a six-hit game on September 12 against Christchurch; which was the 17^th six-hit game in OBA history.

Christchurch righty Quinn Burry repeated as Pitcher of the Year, leading in ERA (2.05), strikeouts (423), WHIP (0.94), FIP- (50), and WAR (12.4). The 27-year old Australian righty had a 22-9 record and 186 ERA+ over 294.2 innings, missing a Triple Crown by four wins.

His Chinooks teammate Aidan Wray joined Scott Kyle as OBA’s only five-time Reliever of the Year winners. The 36-year old Australian was in his second year for Christchurch with 40 saves, 1.60 ERA, 84.1 innings, 98 strikeouts, and 3.1 WAR. Wray crossed 500 saves for his combined pro career, becoming only the 10^th in world history to reach the mark. Wray had 486 OBA saves, just passing Jayden Owen’s 483 to take the #1 spot.

Port Moresby’s Pacific League dynasty continued as the reigning OBA champ Mud Hens won their fifth consecutive pennant and seventh overall. It wasn’t even close as PM’s 106-56 record was 18 games ahead of second place Vanuatu. Port Moresby led in runs scored (737) and fewest allowed (473). Five wins separated second from sixth with Vanuatu at 88-74, Timor at 87-75, Tahiti at 86-76, Guadalcanal at 85-77, and Honolulu at 83-79.

For the fourth time in five years, both Pacific League MVP and Pitcher of the Year went to Mud Hens. CF Stanley Yeo became the eighth in OBA history to win five MVPs (2021, 23, 25, 26, 27). The 31-year old hometown hero led in WAR (9.5), runs (105), OPS (.915), and stolen bases (88). Yeo added 172 hits, 27 doubles, 34 home runs, 103 RBI, and 159 wRC+. This was Yeo’s final full season for Port Moresby, as he’d miss much of 2028 to shoulder inflammation. He’d then leave for Major League Baseball on a four-year, $132 million deal with Detroit.

Daniel Laurinavicius repeated as Pitcher of the Year, winning an ERA title (2.16) and leading in K/BB (10.7). The 34-year old Lithuanian righty joined Port Moresby last year after more than a decade of decent production in Europe. Laurinavicius added a 26-4 record, 320.2 innings, 333 strikeouts, 170 ERA+, and 8.1 WAR.

The 68^th Oceania Championship was a seven game classic with Port Moresby narrowly retaining the throne against finals newcomer Canberra. The Mud Hens repeated again for their fifth overall title (1985, 2023-24, 26-27). Port Moresby became the third OBA franchise to win four rings in a five year stretch, joining Honolulu (seven from 1982-90) and Melbourne (six from 2004-10). Mud Hens manager Izdiham Sharif also became the fourth OBA manager with four titles, joining Pablo Salcedo (seven with Honolulu), Chih-Sheng Chao (six with Melbourne), and Jackson Rickert (four with Guam).

Finals MVP was Gold Glove 3B Andreas Wolf in his fifth year with the Mud Hens. The 36-year old German went 11-25 with 4 runs, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 3 homers, and 5 RBI. Pitcher of the Year Daniel Laurinavicius also notably set playoff records for innings (26) and complete games (3). He had a 2.08 ERA and 2-1 record with 24 Ks.

Other notes: 2027 was the final season for Roe Kaupa, who retired as OBA’s all-time leader in home runs (930), RBI (2127), runs (1963), and total bases (6822). The five-time MVP struggled in his last year with Vanuatu at age 40, falling short of Adrian Kali’s hits record of 3467. Kaupa got to 3200, retiring in the #3 spot. His 127.87 WAR was 2^nd among OBA position players behind Jimmy Caliw’s 138.03. Kaupa’s .639 slugging and 1.011 OPS both finished 2^nd in OBA history behind only Merlin Megson’s .678 and 1.044.

Port Moresby’s Colton Stark had OBA’s 17^th Perfect Game on August 17 with 13 strikeouts facing New Caledonia. In pitching milestones, Stef Page became the 14^th to 4000 strikeouts and Sigfred Vela was the 24^th to 3500 Ks. Supa Malata was the 32^nd pitcher to 200 wins. 2B Trey Cruz won his 11^th Silver Slugger and C Dan Bais won his 7^th. Cruz had the position record and was the 5^th in OBA history at any position with 11+ Sluggers.

03-14-2025, 06:00 AM	#2147
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,882	2027 in OBA Since joining the Oceania Baseball Association in the 2006 expansion, Canberra had won 90+ games in nine different seasons, including from 2022-26. However, none of those seasons ended with an Australasia League title. Canberra finally broke through for their first pennant in 2027, taking the top spot at 108-54. The Centurions led in scoring (762) and allowed the second fewest runs (535). Last year’s runner-up Sydney was second again, this time at 97-65. Adelaide was third at 91-71 and defending AL champ Christchurch was fourth at 90-72. The Chinooks allowed the fewest runs at 529. Notably, Christchurch had its 17^th consecutive winning season and the Snakes had their 13^th in a row. For the second place Aardvarks, this was their first winning season since 2004. The 22 season stretch without a winning campaign was the longest such run in OBA history. Perth struggled to 73-89, but they had the Australasia League MVP in third-year first baseman Marika Wati. The 26-year old Fijian had been picked fourth in the 2023 OBA Draft by Auckland, but was traded to the Penguins for 2026. In 2027, Wati led in hits (208), RBI (119), total bases (375), triple slash (.337/.368/.607), OPS (.975), and wRC+ (167). He added 6.3 WAR, 99 runs, 35 doubles, and 38 home runs. Wati also had a six-hit game on September 12 against Christchurch; which was the 17^th six-hit game in OBA history. Christchurch righty Quinn Burry repeated as Pitcher of the Year, leading in ERA (2.05), strikeouts (423), WHIP (0.94), FIP- (50), and WAR (12.4). The 27-year old Australian righty had a 22-9 record and 186 ERA+ over 294.2 innings, missing a Triple Crown by four wins. His Chinooks teammate Aidan Wray joined Scott Kyle as OBA’s only five-time Reliever of the Year winners. The 36-year old Australian was in his second year for Christchurch with 40 saves, 1.60 ERA, 84.1 innings, 98 strikeouts, and 3.1 WAR. Wray crossed 500 saves for his combined pro career, becoming only the 10^th in world history to reach the mark. Wray had 486 OBA saves, just passing Jayden Owen’s 483 to take the #1 spot. Port Moresby’s Pacific League dynasty continued as the reigning OBA champ Mud Hens won their fifth consecutive pennant and seventh overall. It wasn’t even close as PM’s 106-56 record was 18 games ahead of second place Vanuatu. Port Moresby led in runs scored (737) and fewest allowed (473). Five wins separated second from sixth with Vanuatu at 88-74, Timor at 87-75, Tahiti at 86-76, Guadalcanal at 85-77, and Honolulu at 83-79. For the fourth time in five years, both Pacific League MVP and Pitcher of the Year went to Mud Hens. CF Stanley Yeo became the eighth in OBA history to win five MVPs (2021, 23, 25, 26, 27). The 31-year old hometown hero led in WAR (9.5), runs (105), OPS (.915), and stolen bases (88). Yeo added 172 hits, 27 doubles, 34 home runs, 103 RBI, and 159 wRC+. This was Yeo’s final full season for Port Moresby, as he’d miss much of 2028 to shoulder inflammation. He’d then leave for Major League Baseball on a four-year, $132 million deal with Detroit. Daniel Laurinavicius repeated as Pitcher of the Year, winning an ERA title (2.16) and leading in K/BB (10.7). The 34-year old Lithuanian righty joined Port Moresby last year after more than a decade of decent production in Europe. Laurinavicius added a 26-4 record, 320.2 innings, 333 strikeouts, 170 ERA+, and 8.1 WAR. The 68^th Oceania Championship was a seven game classic with Port Moresby narrowly retaining the throne against finals newcomer Canberra. The Mud Hens repeated again for their fifth overall title (1985, 2023-24, 26-27). Port Moresby became the third OBA franchise to win four rings in a five year stretch, joining Honolulu (seven from 1982-90) and Melbourne (six from 2004-10). Mud Hens manager Izdiham Sharif also became the fourth OBA manager with four titles, joining Pablo Salcedo (seven with Honolulu), Chih-Sheng Chao (six with Melbourne), and Jackson Rickert (four with Guam). Finals MVP was Gold Glove 3B Andreas Wolf in his fifth year with the Mud Hens. The 36-year old German went 11-25 with 4 runs, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 3 homers, and 5 RBI. Pitcher of the Year Daniel Laurinavicius also notably set playoff records for innings (26) and complete games (3). He had a 2.08 ERA and 2-1 record with 24 Ks. Other notes: 2027 was the final season for Roe Kaupa, who retired as OBA’s all-time leader in home runs (930), RBI (2127), runs (1963), and total bases (6822). The five-time MVP struggled in his last year with Vanuatu at age 40, falling short of Adrian Kali’s hits record of 3467. Kaupa got to 3200, retiring in the #3 spot. His 127.87 WAR was 2^nd among OBA position players behind Jimmy Caliw’s 138.03. Kaupa’s .639 slugging and 1.011 OPS both finished 2^nd in OBA history behind only Merlin Megson’s .678 and 1.044. Port Moresby’s Colton Stark had OBA’s 17^th Perfect Game on August 17 with 13 strikeouts facing New Caledonia. In pitching milestones, Stef Page became the 14^th to 4000 strikeouts and Sigfred Vela was the 24^th to 3500 Ks. Supa Malata was the 32^nd pitcher to 200 wins. 2B Trey Cruz won his 11^th Silver Slugger and C Dan Bais won his 7^th. Cruz had the position record and was the 5^th in OBA history at any position with 11+ Sluggers. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)