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JayW UK · 12-14-2025, 04:51 AM

2040 Regular Season

Western League Review

In the Western league, Omaha (95-67) followed up their maiden playoff appearance with another impressive campaign, Felipe Peralta was the driving force on offense (.349, 36 HR, 115 RBI) while solid pitching from the likes of Jacobie Harksdale and youngster David Lyons coupled with excellent team defense allowed the Braves to defend their Midwest division crown without too much trouble. Shane Olson (21-6, 2.68 ERA) was everything he was expected to be when he was brought over to OKC, unfortunately the rest of the team underperformed, with only RF Luis Flores (.315, 27 HR, 96 RBI) anywhere near the needed level of play, as the Outlaws finished a distant second to Omaha in the standings. Denver (84-78) ended the season one game further back with inconsistency dogging their play all season long, Minneapolis once again underperformed, as despite strong seasons from RF Glenn McGhee (.324, 31HR, 82 RBI) and LF Stu Leach (.300, 25 HR, 81 RBI) the Bears stumbled to a mediocre 76-86 finish. Bringing up the rear were Kansas City who slumped to a franchise worst 59-103 record, dogged by a pedestrian offense and a pitching staff that threw away late game leads like they were going out of fashion, highlighted by the season endured by closer Michael Kapsburg who blew 13 saves while finishing with a dismal 1-16 record and an ERA of 6.57.

In the Southwest Las Vegas recorded their fifth 100-win campaign in the last 10 seasons, claiming their ninth division title with a 104-58 record, third baseman Joseph Floores (.325, 43 HR, 117 RBI) was once again the star of the show putting himself firmly in the conversation for the WL Outstanding Hitter Award. Phoenix (98-64) made their long-awaited return to the postseason by claiming the WL wildcard spot fourteen years on from their last appearance. With 1B Domingo Vargas (.312, 36 HR, 120 RBI), RF Adrian Ramirez (.292, 39 HR, 96 RBI) and 2B Mike Brown (.269, 29 HR, 103 RBI) leading the charge the Eagles boasted the NABL’s most potent offense, clubbing 217 homeruns and scoring at 5.6 runs per game, their pitching on the other hand was just middle of the pack, although Nick Ford (17-7, 3.72 ERA) did put together another excellent season. In Austin the decision to retain manager Ephraim Bonekamp proved an excellent one, as he led his youthful charges to an 88-74 record, with young pitcher Lucious Sandford (15-3, 2.72 ERA) in particular standing out. Dallas (74-88) finished fourth in the standings only improving incrementally from the previous year while Houston fell off the proverbial cliff, finishing a whopping 26-games below their 2039 total, winning just 72 times, their worst output for eight years.

Los Angeles returned to the top of the pile in the Pacific division for the first time in a decade, winning 92 games, but with only star catcher Andrew Lewis (.295, 30 HR, 77 RBI) driving in more than fifty runs the Lynx were forced to rely on their pitching and defense to get the job done. Sanfrancisco on the other hand were all about offense, with the trio of rookie sensation 2B Dennis Brooks (34 HR, 104 RBI), catcher Sancho Guerra (.296, 29 HR, 99 RBI) and star LF Francisco Perez (.343, 22 HR, 100 RBI) leading the way, SF scored at over five runs per game and slugged 194 homeruns on the season. What cost the Gold in the end were untimely injuries to key players and a penchant for sloppy mistakes, their bullpen blew a number of critical games down the stretch and as a team they led the league in errors. Seattle finished 81-81 their first non-losing season since 2030, a good return considering the Pioneers leaned heavily on a young pitching staff (average age of 23) with the expected mixed results, San Diego (70-92) tried the same tactic with altogether different returns, 24-year-old Robert Ferdinand (8-15, 4.72 ERA) and 23-year-old Vicente Baronez (4-14, 5.84 ERA) their leading young arms, while in San Jose injuries played a major role in their disappointing season as the Spartans fell to a 68-94 finish.

Final Standings

Midwest Division
Omaha 95-67*
Oklahoma City 85-77
Denver 83-79
Minneapolis 76-86
Kansas City 59-103

Southwest Division
Las Vegas 104-58*
Phoenix 98-64*
Austin 88-74
Dallas 74-88
Houston 72-90

Pacific Division
Los Angeles 92-70*
Sanfrancisco 89-73
Seattle 81-81
San Diego 70-92
San Jose 68-94

12-14-2025, 04:51 AM	#207
JayW UK Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 250	2040 Regular Season Western League Review In the Western league, Omaha (95-67) followed up their maiden playoff appearance with another impressive campaign, Felipe Peralta was the driving force on offense (.349, 36 HR, 115 RBI) while solid pitching from the likes of Jacobie Harksdale and youngster David Lyons coupled with excellent team defense allowed the Braves to defend their Midwest division crown without too much trouble. Shane Olson (21-6, 2.68 ERA) was everything he was expected to be when he was brought over to OKC, unfortunately the rest of the team underperformed, with only RF Luis Flores (.315, 27 HR, 96 RBI) anywhere near the needed level of play, as the Outlaws finished a distant second to Omaha in the standings. Denver (84-78) ended the season one game further back with inconsistency dogging their play all season long, Minneapolis once again underperformed, as despite strong seasons from RF Glenn McGhee (.324, 31HR, 82 RBI) and LF Stu Leach (.300, 25 HR, 81 RBI) the Bears stumbled to a mediocre 76-86 finish. Bringing up the rear were Kansas City who slumped to a franchise worst 59-103 record, dogged by a pedestrian offense and a pitching staff that threw away late game leads like they were going out of fashion, highlighted by the season endured by closer Michael Kapsburg who blew 13 saves while finishing with a dismal 1-16 record and an ERA of 6.57. In the Southwest Las Vegas recorded their fifth 100-win campaign in the last 10 seasons, claiming their ninth division title with a 104-58 record, third baseman Joseph Floores (.325, 43 HR, 117 RBI) was once again the star of the show putting himself firmly in the conversation for the WL Outstanding Hitter Award. Phoenix (98-64) made their long-awaited return to the postseason by claiming the WL wildcard spot fourteen years on from their last appearance. With 1B Domingo Vargas (.312, 36 HR, 120 RBI), RF Adrian Ramirez (.292, 39 HR, 96 RBI) and 2B Mike Brown (.269, 29 HR, 103 RBI) leading the charge the Eagles boasted the NABL’s most potent offense, clubbing 217 homeruns and scoring at 5.6 runs per game, their pitching on the other hand was just middle of the pack, although Nick Ford (17-7, 3.72 ERA) did put together another excellent season. In Austin the decision to retain manager Ephraim Bonekamp proved an excellent one, as he led his youthful charges to an 88-74 record, with young pitcher Lucious Sandford (15-3, 2.72 ERA) in particular standing out. Dallas (74-88) finished fourth in the standings only improving incrementally from the previous year while Houston fell off the proverbial cliff, finishing a whopping 26-games below their 2039 total, winning just 72 times, their worst output for eight years. Los Angeles returned to the top of the pile in the Pacific division for the first time in a decade, winning 92 games, but with only star catcher Andrew Lewis (.295, 30 HR, 77 RBI) driving in more than fifty runs the Lynx were forced to rely on their pitching and defense to get the job done. Sanfrancisco on the other hand were all about offense, with the trio of rookie sensation 2B Dennis Brooks (34 HR, 104 RBI), catcher Sancho Guerra (.296, 29 HR, 99 RBI) and star LF Francisco Perez (.343, 22 HR, 100 RBI) leading the way, SF scored at over five runs per game and slugged 194 homeruns on the season. What cost the Gold in the end were untimely injuries to key players and a penchant for sloppy mistakes, their bullpen blew a number of critical games down the stretch and as a team they led the league in errors. Seattle finished 81-81 their first non-losing season since 2030, a good return considering the Pioneers leaned heavily on a young pitching staff (average age of 23) with the expected mixed results, San Diego (70-92) tried the same tactic with altogether different returns, 24-year-old Robert Ferdinand (8-15, 4.72 ERA) and 23-year-old Vicente Baronez (4-14, 5.84 ERA) their leading young arms, while in San Jose injuries played a major role in their disappointing season as the Spartans fell to a 68-94 finish. Final Standings Midwest Division Omaha 95-67* Oklahoma City 85-77 Denver 83-79 Minneapolis 76-86 Kansas City 59-103 Southwest Division Las Vegas 104-58* Phoenix 98-64* Austin 88-74 Dallas 74-88 Houston 72-90 Pacific Division Los Angeles 92-70* Sanfrancisco 89-73 Seattle 81-81 San Diego 70-92 San Jose 68-94