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FuzzyRussianHat · 02-15-2026, 09:05 AM

In a weaker 2040 Hall of Fame ballot for Beisbol Sudamerica, only one player breached the 66% induction threshold. Closer Igor Vigil made it on his first ballot narrowly at 71.3%. 2B Walter Perez barely missed with a 64.7% debut, as did C Cruz Pereira at 63.1% for his third try. Also above 50% was LF R.J. Zavaleta at 53.0% in his fifth ballot and SP Noel Sandoval with a 51.7% debut.

Dropped after ten failed attempts included LF Sam Rubio, who debuted at 60.4% but was down to 41.6% at the end. In a 15-year career, Rubio won three Silver Sluggers and played 2205 games with 2545 hits, 1254 runs, 332 doubles, 303 triples, 430 home runs, 1366 RBI, 590 steals, .320/.343/.600 slash, 158 wRC+, and 71.3 WAR. Rubio is 12^th on BSA’s triples leaderboard, but never led any other stat and also struggled in the playoffs. He needed either more accolades/dominance or another few years of tallies to escape the Hall of Pretty Good.

Also dropped was SP Adrian Chacon, who peaked at 32.4% and managed to survive all ten ballots despite six years below 10%. In 16 seasons with Medellin, Chacon won eight Gold Gloves with a 206-120 record, 3.57 ERA, 3108.2 innings, 2577 strikeouts, 525 walks, 114 ERA+, 85 FIP-, and 65.3 WAR. He’s arguably BSA’s best-ever defensive pitcher, but the lower strikeout tallies meant he was never a Pitcher of the Year finalist. He did win Copa Sudamerica with the Mutiny, but a career 4.82 ERA in 115.2 playoff innings didn’t help his cause.

Bruno Batista also deserves a quick mention, falling below 5% on his seventh try. His totals were hurt by playing his final four seasons in West African Baseball, but he was a league leader in stolen bases seven times. His combined career had 1374 swipes, 36^th on the world leaderboard. He was also Copa Sudamerica MVP in Quito’s title win.

Igor Vigil – Closer – Porto Alegre Armadillos – 71.3% First Ballot

Igor Vigil was a 6’4’’, 195 pound right-handed relief pitcher from San Pedro, Colombia; a municipality of around 30,000 in the country’s northwest. Vigil was known for having incredible stuff along with rock solid control and movement. He had a 99-101 mph fastball along with a slider, both of which were quite potent. Vigil was especially strong facing right-handed bats with a 1.85 ERA, 211 ERA+, and 36 FIP-; compared to a 2.43 ERA, 158 ERA+, and 66 FIP- against lefties.

Vigil had fantastic durability and never missed time to injury. For a reliever, his stamina was rock solid as well. Vigil’s great work ethic also helped make him more popular than your typical reliever. In April 2015, his pro career began as he signed a developmental deal with Porto Alegre. After five years in their academy, Vigil debuted with 49 relief appearances in 2020.

The Armadillos were a 2009 expansion team and 2020 was only their second-ever playoff berth. It was also their deepest run, falling to Santiago in the Southern Cone League championship. Vigil was not quite big game ready, giving up six runs in 9.2 innings over seven playoff appearances. Porto Alegre hovered mostly around and just below .500 for the rest of his tenure.

However, Vigil took the closer role in 2021 and led the league twice in games pitched and once in saves. He was third in 2023’s Reliever of the Year voting, which would see a career-best 5.8 WAR. Vigil then won the honor three straight years from 2024-26. He had 5.8 WAR again in 2026 and a career-best 1.27 ERA and 154 strikeouts. In seven seasons for Porto Alegre, Vigil had 227 saves and 272 shutdowns, 467 games, 574.1 innings, 1.99 ERA, 858 strikeouts, 188 ERA+, 41 FIP-, and 29.4 WAR.

The Armadillos traded Vigil after the 2026 season to Buenos Aires for two prospects. The Atlantics were the defending Copa Sudamerica winner, having gone on a surprising run as a 92-70 wildcard. They had the same record in 2027, but missed a wild card by one game. BA bounced back in 2028 with a division title at 100-62. Vigil was third in that year’s Reliever of the Year voting.

Vigil made his mark though in the playoffs, as the Atlantics went all the way to a Copa Sudamerica win over Lima. In 10 playoff appearances, Vigil had nine saves with a 1.00 ERA over 18 innings, 34 strikeouts, 358 ERA+, and 0.9 WAR. He would then toss 6.1 scoreless innings in the Baseball Grand Championship as Buenos Aires finished 8-11.

The Atlantics were again one win short of the playoffs in 2029, but Vigil snagged his fourth Reliever of the Year award. At induction, he’s one of 11 closers in BSA history to win the award 4+ times. In three years for Buenos Aires, Vigil had 107 saves and 114 shutdowns, 2.14 ERA, 214 games, 236 innings, 382 strikeouts, 168 ERA+, 48 FIP-, and 10.2 WAR.

He was 31-years old and a free agent for the first time with worldwide offers. Vigil ended up moving to Major League Baseball on a one-year, $8,700,000 deal with Washington. Even while in the United States, Vigil remained a regular for his native Colombia in the World Baseball Championship. He was often a starter for the Colombians from 2022-33 with a 2.04 ERA over 167.1 innings, 10-7 record, 6 saves, and 297 strikeouts. Despite his impressive stats, Colombia didn’t make the playoffs any of his seasons.

Vigil wasn’t the closer for the Admirals in 2030, but was excellent in his role with a 1.58 ERA over 62.2 innings. He gave up one run over six playoff innings as Washington won the National Association pennant, losing the World Series to Seattle. They went 8-13 in the BGC with Vigil giving up three earned runs over six innings.

Next up was a three-year, $19,200,000 deal with Oklahoma City. Vigil was notably third in 2032’s Reliever of the Year voting. OKC made the playoffs once with a first round loss in 2031 and Vigil getting rocked in his lone appearance. Overall in three years, he had 69 saves, 2.69 ERA, 197.1 innings, 193 Ks, 161 ERA+, 81 FIP-, and 4.2 WAR. This run also got Vigil to 400+ career saves across his entire pro career.

For his combined MLB run, Vigil had 73 saves, 105 shutdowns, 2.42 ERA, 277 games, 260 innings, 274 strikeouts, 176 ERA+, 73 FIP-, and 6.3 WAR. Now 35, Vigil returned to South America on a two-year, $10,800,000 deal with Valencia. He was used in a limited role in 2034 with a 2.45 ERA and 4 saves over 40.1 innings and 1.2 WAR. Vigil surprised many by retiring that winter at age 36 despite his stuff still being viewed as excellent.

For his combined pro career, Vigil had a 107-92 record, 411 saves, 504 shutdowns, 2.14 ERA, 944 games, 1110.2 innings, 1567 strikeouts, 281 walks, 180 ERA+, 51 FIP-, and 47.1 WAR. Vigil just misses the world top 50s for saves and WAR among relievers. However, his ERA+ notably makes the cut at 48^th. Just in Beisbol Sudamerica, Vigil had a 75-65 record, 338 saves, 399 shutdowns, 2.05 ERA, 850.2 innings, 1293 strikeouts, 195 walks, 181 ERA+, 44 FIP-, and 40.8 WAR.

Vigil ranks 27^th in saves and 39^th in games pitched, although his rate stats compared favorably with some of the other Hall of Fame relievers in BSA. The four ROTY awards and the outstanding postseason run for Buenos Aires’ 2028 cup win helped him big time with skeptical voters. Vigil also had the benefit of debuting on a weaker 2040 ballot that didn’t have any other inductees. At 71.3%, he just crossed the 66% requirement for a first ballot nod as Beisbol Sudamerica’s lone 2040 selection.

02-15-2026, 09:05 AM	#2724
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 3,182	2040 BSA Hall of Fame In a weaker 2040 Hall of Fame ballot for Beisbol Sudamerica, only one player breached the 66% induction threshold. Closer Igor Vigil made it on his first ballot narrowly at 71.3%. 2B Walter Perez barely missed with a 64.7% debut, as did C Cruz Pereira at 63.1% for his third try. Also above 50% was LF R.J. Zavaleta at 53.0% in his fifth ballot and SP Noel Sandoval with a 51.7% debut. Dropped after ten failed attempts included LF Sam Rubio, who debuted at 60.4% but was down to 41.6% at the end. In a 15-year career, Rubio won three Silver Sluggers and played 2205 games with 2545 hits, 1254 runs, 332 doubles, 303 triples, 430 home runs, 1366 RBI, 590 steals, .320/.343/.600 slash, 158 wRC+, and 71.3 WAR. Rubio is 12^th on BSA’s triples leaderboard, but never led any other stat and also struggled in the playoffs. He needed either more accolades/dominance or another few years of tallies to escape the Hall of Pretty Good. Also dropped was SP Adrian Chacon, who peaked at 32.4% and managed to survive all ten ballots despite six years below 10%. In 16 seasons with Medellin, Chacon won eight Gold Gloves with a 206-120 record, 3.57 ERA, 3108.2 innings, 2577 strikeouts, 525 walks, 114 ERA+, 85 FIP-, and 65.3 WAR. He’s arguably BSA’s best-ever defensive pitcher, but the lower strikeout tallies meant he was never a Pitcher of the Year finalist. He did win Copa Sudamerica with the Mutiny, but a career 4.82 ERA in 115.2 playoff innings didn’t help his cause. Bruno Batista also deserves a quick mention, falling below 5% on his seventh try. His totals were hurt by playing his final four seasons in West African Baseball, but he was a league leader in stolen bases seven times. His combined career had 1374 swipes, 36^th on the world leaderboard. He was also Copa Sudamerica MVP in Quito’s title win. Igor Vigil – Closer – Porto Alegre Armadillos – 71.3% First Ballot Igor Vigil was a 6’4’’, 195 pound right-handed relief pitcher from San Pedro, Colombia; a municipality of around 30,000 in the country’s northwest. Vigil was known for having incredible stuff along with rock solid control and movement. He had a 99-101 mph fastball along with a slider, both of which were quite potent. Vigil was especially strong facing right-handed bats with a 1.85 ERA, 211 ERA+, and 36 FIP-; compared to a 2.43 ERA, 158 ERA+, and 66 FIP- against lefties. Vigil had fantastic durability and never missed time to injury. For a reliever, his stamina was rock solid as well. Vigil’s great work ethic also helped make him more popular than your typical reliever. In April 2015, his pro career began as he signed a developmental deal with Porto Alegre. After five years in their academy, Vigil debuted with 49 relief appearances in 2020. The Armadillos were a 2009 expansion team and 2020 was only their second-ever playoff berth. It was also their deepest run, falling to Santiago in the Southern Cone League championship. Vigil was not quite big game ready, giving up six runs in 9.2 innings over seven playoff appearances. Porto Alegre hovered mostly around and just below .500 for the rest of his tenure. However, Vigil took the closer role in 2021 and led the league twice in games pitched and once in saves. He was third in 2023’s Reliever of the Year voting, which would see a career-best 5.8 WAR. Vigil then won the honor three straight years from 2024-26. He had 5.8 WAR again in 2026 and a career-best 1.27 ERA and 154 strikeouts. In seven seasons for Porto Alegre, Vigil had 227 saves and 272 shutdowns, 467 games, 574.1 innings, 1.99 ERA, 858 strikeouts, 188 ERA+, 41 FIP-, and 29.4 WAR. The Armadillos traded Vigil after the 2026 season to Buenos Aires for two prospects. The Atlantics were the defending Copa Sudamerica winner, having gone on a surprising run as a 92-70 wildcard. They had the same record in 2027, but missed a wild card by one game. BA bounced back in 2028 with a division title at 100-62. Vigil was third in that year’s Reliever of the Year voting. Vigil made his mark though in the playoffs, as the Atlantics went all the way to a Copa Sudamerica win over Lima. In 10 playoff appearances, Vigil had nine saves with a 1.00 ERA over 18 innings, 34 strikeouts, 358 ERA+, and 0.9 WAR. He would then toss 6.1 scoreless innings in the Baseball Grand Championship as Buenos Aires finished 8-11. The Atlantics were again one win short of the playoffs in 2029, but Vigil snagged his fourth Reliever of the Year award. At induction, he’s one of 11 closers in BSA history to win the award 4+ times. In three years for Buenos Aires, Vigil had 107 saves and 114 shutdowns, 2.14 ERA, 214 games, 236 innings, 382 strikeouts, 168 ERA+, 48 FIP-, and 10.2 WAR. He was 31-years old and a free agent for the first time with worldwide offers. Vigil ended up moving to Major League Baseball on a one-year, $8,700,000 deal with Washington. Even while in the United States, Vigil remained a regular for his native Colombia in the World Baseball Championship. He was often a starter for the Colombians from 2022-33 with a 2.04 ERA over 167.1 innings, 10-7 record, 6 saves, and 297 strikeouts. Despite his impressive stats, Colombia didn’t make the playoffs any of his seasons. Vigil wasn’t the closer for the Admirals in 2030, but was excellent in his role with a 1.58 ERA over 62.2 innings. He gave up one run over six playoff innings as Washington won the National Association pennant, losing the World Series to Seattle. They went 8-13 in the BGC with Vigil giving up three earned runs over six innings. Next up was a three-year, $19,200,000 deal with Oklahoma City. Vigil was notably third in 2032’s Reliever of the Year voting. OKC made the playoffs once with a first round loss in 2031 and Vigil getting rocked in his lone appearance. Overall in three years, he had 69 saves, 2.69 ERA, 197.1 innings, 193 Ks, 161 ERA+, 81 FIP-, and 4.2 WAR. This run also got Vigil to 400+ career saves across his entire pro career. For his combined MLB run, Vigil had 73 saves, 105 shutdowns, 2.42 ERA, 277 games, 260 innings, 274 strikeouts, 176 ERA+, 73 FIP-, and 6.3 WAR. Now 35, Vigil returned to South America on a two-year, $10,800,000 deal with Valencia. He was used in a limited role in 2034 with a 2.45 ERA and 4 saves over 40.1 innings and 1.2 WAR. Vigil surprised many by retiring that winter at age 36 despite his stuff still being viewed as excellent. For his combined pro career, Vigil had a 107-92 record, 411 saves, 504 shutdowns, 2.14 ERA, 944 games, 1110.2 innings, 1567 strikeouts, 281 walks, 180 ERA+, 51 FIP-, and 47.1 WAR. Vigil just misses the world top 50s for saves and WAR among relievers. However, his ERA+ notably makes the cut at 48^th. Just in Beisbol Sudamerica, Vigil had a 75-65 record, 338 saves, 399 shutdowns, 2.05 ERA, 850.2 innings, 1293 strikeouts, 195 walks, 181 ERA+, 44 FIP-, and 40.8 WAR. Vigil ranks 27^th in saves and 39^th in games pitched, although his rate stats compared favorably with some of the other Hall of Fame relievers in BSA. The four ROTY awards and the outstanding postseason run for Buenos Aires’ 2028 cup win helped him big time with skeptical voters. Vigil also had the benefit of debuting on a weaker 2040 ballot that didn’t have any other inductees. At 71.3%, he just crossed the 66% requirement for a first ballot nod as Beisbol Sudamerica’s lone 2040 selection. __________________ 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)