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03-19-2026, 08:31 PM
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Asia Cup
Introducing the Asia Cup.
The Asia Cup officially launches on January 1, 2013. This tournament serves as the primary gateway to the international stage, determining which programs move on to the AAEC and which single nation secures an automatic bid to the World Baseball Classic. The Asia Cup is a test of endurance, featuring a 64-team field split into two divisions of 32 teams. Each nation plays a 31-game round-robin within their pool (one game against every opponent) over a compact 33-day window. The top 16 teams from each pool advance to a 32-team single-elimination bracket. Ties will be decided with a tiebreaker game. While the standard for the tournament going forward will be full Best-of-7 (Bo7), the 2013 and 2016 editions will utilize Best-of-3 (Bo3) series for all rounds following the initial opening round to facilitate the league's transition. All nations reaching the Sweet 16 of the knockout bracket qualify for the Africa-Asia-Europe Conference (AAEC). This tournament serves as the primary gateway to the international stage, determining which programs move on to the AAEC and which single nation secures an automatic bid to the World Baseball Classic. The 64 teams that will play in the Asia Cup will be:
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03-19-2026, 08:39 PM
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North America Cup
Introducing the North America Cup.
The North America Cup (NAC) launches on the heels of the Asia Cup, establishing a battle for North America. With a 40-nation field representing North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, this tournament serves as the way to qualify for the Great American Conference (gac) and the World Baseball Classic. The NAC is designed for high-intensity across four randomized divisions with a Triple Round-Robin within each division. Every team plays 27 games in 30 days. The Top 4 teams from each division (16 total) advance to the playoffs. The playoffs feature a 16-team double-elimination bracket using Best-of-3 (Bo3) series. The Final transitions to a Best-of-7 (Bo7), though the 2013 and 2016 editions will conclude with a Bo3 to manage the inaugural schedule. The winner automatically qualifies for the 2015 World Baseball Classic. All playoff-qualifying nations advance to the Great American Conference (gac). Teams:
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03-19-2026, 08:53 PM
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Africa Cup
Introducing the Africa Cup.
The Africa Cup (AFR) launches on January 1, 2013, introducing a unique multi-stage format to determine the continent's representative on the world stage. With 50 nations competing, this tournament tests consistency over long stretches of play. The path to the championship is split into three distinct, increasingly difficult phases. The Divisional Sprint has 5 randomized divisions of 10 teams each. The teams play 18 games in 20 days in a true Double Round-Robin. The Top 3 teams from each division advance (15 teams total). The 15 survivors enter a Triple Round-Robin. Teams play 42 games in 45 days against everyone in the playoff pool. The Top 8 finishers advance to the Quarterfinals. A standard 8-team bracket with Best-of-7 (Bo7) series. To ease the inaugural schedule, the 2013 & 2017 editions will only play through the Semifinals and a Bo3 Final. The Winner automatically qualifies for the 2015 World Baseball Classic. All quarterfinalists qualify for the Africa-Asia-Europe Conference (AAEC). Teams:
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03-19-2026, 09:22 PM
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South America Cup
Introducing the South America Cup.
The South America Cup (SAC) launches on January 1, 2013, featuring a streamlined format. With 14 nations battling in a single division, every game carries immense weight for qualifying for the Great American Conference (gac) and the World Baseball Classic. A single division featuring all 14 nations with 26 games in 28 days for a true double round robin. The Top 8 finishers in the division advance to the knockout stage and qualify for the gac. The playoffs feature a standard Best-of-7 (Bo7) bracket. The winner automatically qualifies for the 2015 World Baseball Classic. Teams:
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03-20-2026, 09:58 PM
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THE EuroCup
Introducing THE EuroCup starting January 1st, 2013.
Pool Play is 5 randomized divisions of 10 teams each. Where the teams will play a triple round robin, with 27 games in 30 days. The top 4 of each pool of 10 will advance. The Qualifiers Round is 8 games in 10 days as the 20 survivors are split into 4 pools of 5. The Top 2 from each pool advance to the Quarterfinals. The Quarterfinals will kick off a standard 8 team bracket best-of-7 (Bo7) series. 2013 & 2016 editions will utilize a Best-of-3 (Bo3) format for the bracket rounds. The Top 3 finishers from each of the four Qualifier pools earn a spot in the Africa-Asia-Europe Conference (AAEC). Tiebreaker games will be played to resolve any deadlocks for that crucial 3rd spot in a pool, if head-to-head record doesn't settle the tie. Teams: THE EuroCup field is determined dynamically by the OOTP engine, selecting the 50 participating nations based on current "National Talent" levels at the time of the tournament. |
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03-20-2026, 10:56 PM
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2013 Regional Cups
The inaugural Regional Cups have concluded, delivering a shakeup to the world.
Africa Cup (AFR) Nigeria asserted themselves as the new kings of the continent, capped by a dominant postseason run where they swept South Africa in the finals. WBC Qualifier: Nigeria AAEC Qualifiers (8): Ethiopia, Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, Egypt, Uganda, Senegal, Cameroon. The Podium: 1st: Nigeria | 2nd: South Africa | 3rd: Ethiopia, Algeria The Triple Standings: x - Cameroon 21 Central Africa Republic 6 Angola 19 x - Uganda 22 x - Senegal 22 Guinea-Bissau 9 x - South Africa 30 Malawi 13 Kenya 16 x - Ethiopia 33 Tanzania 17 Zambia 16 x - Algeria 27 x - Egypt 24 x - Nigeria 40 Asia Cup (ASIA) China went on a tear, not dropping a single game in the knockout rounds (10–0) to secure the trophy. WBC Qualifier: China AAEC Qualifiers (16): Vietnam, Australia, Syria, China, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Iran, India, Indonesia, Japan, Chinese Taipei, Uzbekistan, Philippines, Myanmar, Bangladesh. The Podium: 1st: China | 2nd: Indonesia | 3rd: India, Japan THE EuroCup In a tournament defined by tight pool play, Great Britain emerged as the champion, sweeping their way through the bracket rounds. WBC Qualifier: Great Britain AAEC Qualifiers (12): France, Italy, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Germany, Great Britain, Ukraine, Greece, Latvia, Portugal, Belgium. Wildcard: Russia (awarded the final AAEC spot due to the unresolved Estonia/Germany tiebreaker). Pos Team Record Status 1 Portugal 6–2 Quarterfinals + AAEC 2 Great Britain 4–4 Quarterfinals + AAEC 3 Ukraine 4–4 AAEC Qualifier 4 Austria 2–6 Eliminated 5 Serbia 2–6 Eliminated Pos Team Record Status 1 Scotland 6–2 Quarterfinals + AAEC 2 Spain 6–2 Quarterfinals + AAEC 3 Germany 3–5 See Note Below 4 Estonia 3–5 See Note Below 5 Netherlands 2–6 Eliminated Pos Team Record Status 1 France 8–0 Quarterfinals + AAEC 2 Poland 4–4 Quarterfinals + AAEC 3 Latvia 4–4 AAEC Qualifier 4 Wales 3–5 Eliminated 5 Bulgaria 1–7 Eliminated Pos Team Record Status 1 Italy 6–2 Quarterfinals + AAEC 2 Belgium 6–2 Quarterfinals + AAEC 3 Greece 5–3 AAEC Qualifier 4 San Marino 2–6 Eliminated 5 Denmark 1–7 Eliminated NAC: The NAC qualifiers produced an incredible display of parity, highlighted by Cinderella runs from Martinique & Sint Maarten. Entering as the absolute bottom seed, Martinique defied the odds to fight their way through the bracket, eventually falling in the Losers' Quarterfinals to Sint Maarten. While Sint Maarten eventually bowed out to Panama, their joint success as mid-tier powerhouses signaled a shift in the North American hierarchy. WBC Qualifier: USA gac Qualifiers (16): Martinique, USA, Netherlands Antilles, Barbados, Bermuda, Panama, Sint Maarten, Canada, Anguilla, Mexico, Cayman Islands, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, Curaçao, Belize, St. Vincent & The Grenadines. The Podium: 1st: USA | 2nd: Mexico | 3rd: Anguilla | 4th: Panama. SAC: Colombia proved their mettle in the "clutch," winning two seven-game series to take the South American crown. WBC Qualifier: Colombia gac Qualifiers (8): Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, Argentina, Ecuador, Guyana, Bolivia, Venezuela. The Podium: 1st: Colombia | 2nd: Peru | 3rd: Uruguay, Argentina. Summary of 2015 WBC Guaranteed Seeds
Nigeria, Great Britain, Colombia all move from Poor to Fair BQ. Last edited by jlangjr; 03-21-2026 at 08:28 PM. |
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03-20-2026, 11:04 PM
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American League: 2013
The Hill Country Skyhawks (81–39) have officially cemented their status as a dynasty, securing their fourth consecutive table trophy and their seventh straight postseason appearance. In the East, the Washington Grays (66–54) provided a nostalgic spark, reclaiming a division title and a playoff berth for the first time since 2008.
The wildcard race was arguably the most chaotic in league history. The Los Angeles Angels (63–59) had to survive a brutal "play-in" gauntlet, defeating both the Miami Gators (61–60) and the Brooklyn Dodgers (61–60) in back-to-back tiebreaker games just to reach the dance. The San Francisco Seals (74–46) watched the carnage from the top wildcard spot, comfortably securing their place. The ALCS was a seven-game heavyweight war. In a rematch of recent classics, Hill Country finally overcame the San Francisco postseason hex, winning Game 7 to secure their third bracket title. By sweeping the table and bracket trophies, the Skyhawks have secured their second "Double." They now head to the GAC, the only AL team, with a chance to defend their global crown and secure a historic second "Triple." Bracket Champion: Hill Country Skyhawks (3) Table Champion: Hill Country Skyhawks (4) |
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03-20-2026, 11:19 PM
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Baseball Federation of Asia: 2013
In a stunning shift of power, three teams made their postseason debuts, and one of the most improbable champions in sports history emerged from the Pacific.
In the India Division, the Mumbai Directors (76–44) took control of the league, securing their first-ever playoff appearance and the Table Trophy. Meanwhile, the Pacific Division was worse. The Shanghai Ossen Red Eagles (SORE) finished the regular season at 56–65 but managed to win a tiebreaker game against the Guangzhou Rams (55–66) just to sneak into the dance. The Bengaluru Royal Challengers (73–47) rounded out the field, claiming the Wildcard spot for their first taste of October baseball. Shanghai capitalized on their good luck with cold-blooded efficiency. They dismantled the 73-win Royal Challengers 4–2, then stunned the baseball world by sweeping the Mumbai Directors 4–0 in the Finals. The Shanghai Ossen Red Eagles (SORE) may have the trophy, but their path to the 2013 title has ignited a firestorm of debate across the federation. Before a single playoff pitch was even thrown, the India Division was in an uproar over the league's seeding structure. Despite finishing with a losing record (56–65), Shanghai was awarded a two-game higher seed advantage for winning the Pacific Division. This meant the Bengaluru Royal Challengers (RCB), who despite winning 17 more games than Shanghai during the regular season, started the semifinals down 0–2. The higher seed advantage and divisions controversy has deepened the ideological divide between the two regions. Critics in India are calling the Pacific Division "systemically weak," pointing out that a sub-.500 champion undermines the prestige of the BFA Bracket. The India-China rivalry has reached a fever pitch. With Mumbai (Table Champion) and Shanghai (Bracket Champion) both heading to the GAC alongside the defending champion Beijing Guardian Lions, the international stage is set for a massive collision of regional pride. If that isn't enough the 2014 AAEC should setup a massive showdown between to only two countries to win a WBC. Bracket Champion: Shanghai Ossen Red Eagles Table Champion: Mumbai Directors |
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03-21-2026, 08:25 PM
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Global Assembly of Champions: 2013
Last Year’s Champion: Beijing Golden Lions
BFA Table Champion: Mumbai Directors BFA Bracket Champion: Shanghai Ossen Red Eagles AL Table & Bracket Champion: Hill Country Skyhawks The tournament began with a 3-game round-robin to determine the knockout bracket's positioning. The Hill Country Skyhawks wasted no time asserting control, taking down the Shanghai Ossen Red Eagles 4–1 in the winner’s quarterfinal. On the other side, the defending champion Beijing Golden Lions edged out the Mumbai Directors in a tight 4–3 series. Mumbai’s run ended shortly after, falling 4–2 to Shanghai in the losers quarterfinal—marking the third postseason meeting between those two BFA powers. From there, it was all Skyhawks. Hill Country dismantled Beijing 4–1 in the winner’s semifinal, while the Golden Lions survived a 7-game war against Shanghai in the losers semifinal to claw their way back to the finals. The rematch never materialized as a true contest. Hill Country closed the door emphatically, taking down Beijing 4–1 in the GAC Finals. GAC Champion: Hill Country Skyhawks (2) By running through the BFA’s best and claiming the 2013 GAC, they secure their second “Triple” in just three years, cementing themselves as one of the first true dynasties of this new baseball world. Last edited by jlangjr; 03-21-2026 at 08:29 PM. |
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03-21-2026, 08:49 PM
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Africa-Asia-Europe Conference & Great American Conference
Africa–Asia–Europe Conference (AAEC)
Cycle: Every 3 years First Edition: January 1, 2014 Teams: 36 total
Great American Conference (gac) Cycle: Every 3 years First Edition: January 1, 2014 Teams: 24 total
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03-21-2026, 09:30 PM
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Africa-Asia-Europe Conference & Great American Conference: 2014
The tournament quickly turned into a USA showcase.
They went 21–0 in Pool Play 1, then followed it with a perfect 10–0 run in Pool Play 2 against Belize and the Netherlands Antilles. At that point: 31–0, and it didn’t even feel competitive. The streak finally snapped in the semifinals when Mexico stole Game 3—but that was just a blip. The U.S. finished the job and rolled into the final. Colombia put up more resistance, taking Game 2 of the Americas Cup, but the outcome was never really in doubt. Final record: 39–2. Absolute dominance. Results gac Champion: USA Africa-Asia-Europe Conference Way more chaotic, way more fun. Nigeria came out of pool play at 14–6, good enough to win their group, then backed it up in the second stage where the ended up tying Pakistan at 13 wins for the top of the group. From there, they went on a tear against all 3 countries that are of Fair BQ: 4–0 vs Great Britain 4–0 vs Pakistan 4–1 vs China in the final and Nigeria cleared all of it. Results AAEC Champion: Nigeria25-team field locked in for the 2015 World Baseball Classic:
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03-21-2026, 09:37 PM
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American League: 2014
Washington Grays (67–53) edged the East, while the Hill Country Skyhawks (81–39) ran away with the West and the league’s best record. The Seattle Aquasox (76–44) secured the top wildcard, with the Chicago Blue Collars (66–54) grabbing the final spot to complete the playoff field.
Hill Country handled Chicago 4–2, while Washington matched it by taking down Seattle 4–2. Washington pushed it to the brink, but Hill Country closed it out 4–3 to defend their crown. Bracket Champion: Hill Country Skyhawks (4) (2-straight) Table Champion: Hill Country Skyhawks (5) That’s back-to-back doubles and now the real question is obvious: Are we about to see back-to-back triples? |
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03-21-2026, 09:43 PM
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Baseball Federation of Asia: 2014
Baseball Federation of Asia: 2014
Bengaluru Royal Challengers (81-39) dominated the India division, but New Delhi Metropolitan Club (67-53) was able to secure the wildcard position. In the Pacific, the Beijing Guardian Lions (63-57) locked down the division. Beijing pushed NDMC to the limit but survived 4–3 with their higher-seed advantage, setting up a final where Bengaluru took full control and won 4–1 to cap off a dominant season. Bracket Champion: Bengaluru Royal Challengers Table Champion: Bengaluru Royal Challengers First table, bracket, and double in the same season! |
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03-21-2026, 09:48 PM
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Global Assembly of Champions: 2014
Last Year's Champion, AL Table & Bracket Champion: Hill Country Skyhawks
BFA Table & Bracket Champion: Bengaluru Royal Challengers Both leagues sending their undisputed kings. A true clash of titans. Both will complete a triple, for Hill Country, it would be their second Triple in a row, something never been done before. For Bengaluru, it would mean a triple on their first try, does it foster growth and skyrocket them or do the fans become relentless because this is the new standard? We will see. The Bengaluru Royal Challengers took down the Hill Country Skyhawks in a tight 4–3 series, denying a repeat and flipping the global power balance. RCB completes the triple and announces itself as the new top dog in world baseball! Fans are going crazy for the team. They have bloomed this year. |
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03-21-2026, 10:08 PM
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Players Union Strike
December 31, 2014—The tension between club obligations and national duty has finally reached its breaking point. On the eve of the 2015 World Baseball Classic, the WWFPA has drawn a line in the sand, turning a contract dispute into a global battle for the soul of the sport.
The Core Conflict: The "Blacklist" of the Patriots At the heart of the strike is a cold, actuarial reality. Front offices have begun tracking injury data from the newly established Regional Cups, and the numbers are being used as a weapon. Veterans who consistently answer the call for their national teams are finding themselves "uninsurable" or, worse, faced with contractual blockades. Teams are invoking "prior injury risk" clauses to prevent stars from playing for anyone but their employer. For smaller nations, this is a death sentence; losing one or two cornerstone players to a team-mandated "no-play" order can sink an entire country's chances of qualifying for future cycles, trapping them in a cycle of irrelevance. The Stance of the Giants While the USA, India, and China remain officially neutral as they are buffered by deep talent pools that can withstand a few missing stars, but their fans are anything but quiet. In Mumbai and Beijing, where the 2015 WBC was seen as a definitive tie-breaker for global supremacy, the strike is being viewed as an attempt to stifle growth in smaller countries. Roster Chaos: The Rise of the "Hidden" Talent With the stars of the Hill Country Skyhawks and Mumbai Directors walking the picket lines, the 25 qualified nations have undergone a radical transformation overnight: The International Complexes: Major teams are opening their developmental floodgates, sending teenage prospects from their international academies straight into the fire of the WBC. The "Scab" vs. "Dreamer" Narrative: The political atmosphere in the dugouts is electric. To the union, these replacements are "scabs" undermining the future safety of all players. To the players themselves, many of whom were toiling in independent leagues or retired, this is the only professional window they will ever have. For them, it isn't about breaking a strike; it’s about a once-in-a-lifetime chance to wear the flag. The Quality Gap: The tournament's unpredictability has skyrocketed. A disciplined, cohesive team of "amateurs" from a nation with high internal chemistry may now have a legitimate shot at taking down a disjointed squad of American or Japanese replacement players. |
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03-21-2026, 10:28 PM
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World Baseball Classic: 2015
The 2016 World Baseball Classic will go down as the most transformative event in the history of the sport. Played under the shadow of the global strike, the tournament saw the total collapse of the traditional powers and the birth of a new world order led by the Caribbean and the rising "Minnows."
The Group Stage: The Giants Fall The "Replacement Era" proved disastrous for the established elites. USA finished at a shocking 8–14, tied for the worst record in the field, while the defending champion India (10–12) failed to even make the tiebreaker round. Meanwhile, Nigeria, Peru, and Japan all saw their dreams die in heartbreaking 11–12 tiebreaker losses to Spain, China, and France. Bangladesh was the top dog in pool play, with Martinique, Belize and Russia rounding out the top 4. Sint Maarten, Mexico, GB, and Bolivia made up the second tier, with a game higher seed advantage. The final four were the aforementioned Spain, China, France, alongside Indonesia. The knockout stage belonged to the underdogs. Martinique, once the 16th and final seed in the North America Cup, proved that their "Cinderella" tag was an understatement. They marched through the bracket with terrifying efficiency, sweeping Great Britain and Russia to reach the finals. On the other side of the bracket, Sint Maarten, the team that famously eliminated Martinique in the NAC, proved they were no fluke either, beating Spain, upsetting 3 seed Belize, and then upsetting the top-seeded Bangladesh in a 4–2 Semifinal thriller. The Finals: Martinique vs. Sint Maarten In an all-Caribbean final that would have been unthinkable three years ago, Martinique sought revenge for their NAC exit. They found it in a 4–2 series victory, clinching the world title and completing a crazy tournament under crazy conditions and a crazy story. WBC Champion: Martinique WBC Runner-up: Sint Maarten 3rd Place: Russia, Bangladesh The sheer embarrassment of the USA, China, and India’s performance, coupled with the undeniable star power and TV ratings generated by the Martinique/Sint Maarten rivalry, forced the hands of the leagues. Immediately following the tournament, the WWF caved to the WWFPA. The New Global Labor Agreement: The Right to Play: Every player now has the absolute right to represent their nation in any sanctioned tournament. Only the player has the power to reject a call-up. The Triple-Check Medical Protocol: To prevent "fake" injury blockades by clubs, a player’s fitness is now determined by a panel of three: the Team Doctor, the National Team Doctor, and an Independent Third-Party Physician. The Compensation Model: Teams are no longer "losing" assets for nothing. Clubs now receive a direct payout for every player on a national roster, with bonuses scaled to how high that nation finishes in the tournament. Last edited by jlangjr; 03-21-2026 at 10:42 PM. |
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03-21-2026, 10:47 PM
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American League: 2015
The 2015 American League season was a changing on the guard. The Chicago Blue Collars went 92-28 and rewrote the record books and for the first time since 2009, the Global Assembly of Champions will take place without the Hill Country Skyhawks.
Chicago’s 92-win campaign redefined "separation." Finishing 18 games ahead of the Boston Bees (71–46), the first wildcard. While Boston celebrated their first postseason berth since 2007 and the Washington Grays (66–54) continued their steady presence, the story of the year was the individual brilliance of Abdul-Sabur bin Wassem. Despite only appearing in 100 games (starting 90), bin Wassem put up "video game" numbers that left the rest of the league in the dust: Triple Slash: .384 / .485 / .741The semifinals were a study in contrast. The veteran Hill Country Skyhawks (62–58) leaned on their postseason pedigree to defeat the 71-win Boston Bees 4–2. Meanwhile, Chicago handled the Grays with clinical ease in a 4–1 series. The ALCS, however, was a massacre. The Blue Collars neutralized the Skyhawks' legendary postseason clutch-factor with a 4–0 sweep, asserting their dominance and securing the "Double." Bracket Champion: Chicago Blue Collars Table Champion: Chicago Blue Collars Last edited by jlangjr; 03-21-2026 at 10:48 PM. |
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03-21-2026, 10:58 PM
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Baseball Federation of Asia: 2015
Mumbai Directors (75–45) proved that their previous table trophy was no fluke, once again asserting themselves as the most consistent force in the league. Not far behind, the Bengaluru Royal Challengers (73–47) secured the Wildcard spot, ensuring that the India Division sent two 70-win juggernauts into the postseason.
The Pacific Division saw a massive bounce-back from the Shanghai Ossen Red Eagles (64–56). The semifinals saw a rematch of the controversial 2013 seeding battle. Shanghai proved their 64 wins were real, dismantling the 73-win Royal Challengers 4–1 to return to the BFA Finals. The Finals pitted the BFA’s two best records against each other. In a high-octane series, the Directors finally got their revenge for the 2013 sweep. Mumbai’s pitching staff neutralized the Shanghai bats, securing a 4–1 series victory and clinching the "Double." Bracket Champion: Mumbai Directors Table Champion: Mumbai Directors (2) Mumbai gets a double and heads to the GAC, along with the 2014 winner, Bengaluru Royal Challengers. Last edited by jlangjr; 03-21-2026 at 11:00 PM. |
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03-21-2026, 11:04 PM
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Global Assembly of Champions: 2015
Global Assembly of Champions: 2015
Last Year's Champion: Bengaluru Royal Challengers BFA Table Champion & BFA Bracket Champion: Mumbai Directors AL Table Champion & AL Bracket Champion: Chicago Blue Collars The three-team round-robin for bracket seeding was a wake-up call for the North American champions. The Mumbai Directors (MUM) looked absolutely untouchable, cruising to a 6–2 record to take the top seed. Meanwhile, Chicago struggled to find their rhythm early, finishing 4–5 and narrowly edging out the defending GAC champion Bengaluru Royal Challengers (RCB) (3–6) to stay alive. Despite Mumbai’s dominant 6–2 start to the tournament, they ran into a different version of Chicago in the Finals. The Blue Collars' pitching staff, led by a revitalized rotation, finally figured out the Mumbai lineup. Chicago took the series in a commanding 4–1 victory winning the GAC and a Triple in the process. GAC Champion: Chicago Blue Collars The 2015 GAC will be remembered as the moment the Chicago Blue Collars (CBC) turned a historic regular season into a permanent place in baseball lore. Chicago has secured the Triple—the AL Table, AL Bracket, and the GAC World Trophy—capping off the most dominant single-season run in the history of the American League. |
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03-21-2026, 11:25 PM
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Asia Cup: 2016
The second generation of the Asia Cup officially kicked off on New Year's Day 2016, and it was a tournament defined by the absolute, crushing dominance of a single nation. While the elite established their footing in Division 1, China turned Division 2 into a highlight reel, setting the stage for a historic run to the title.
The top 16 from each division punched their tickets to the knockout rounds, but the path there couldn't have looked more different for the two groups. Division 1: It was a battle of attrition at the top. Indonesia, Bangladesh, India, Japan, and Pakistan all looked like world-beaters, each dropping 3 or fewer games. Australia followed closely behind with 10 losses, securing their spot in the bracket. Division 2: In a historic display of perfection, China swept through Division 2 with a 31–0 record. While Vietnam, Myanmar, and Thailand put up strong 5-loss campaigns, they were all living in the shadow of the Dragon. Once the bracket began, China proved their 31–0 regular season was no fluke. They dismantled every opponent in their path with a combination of elite pitching and timely hitting: R16: Defeated Cambodia (4–0) QF: Edged out Iran (2–1) SF: Shut down Iraq (2–0) Finals: Defeated Bangladesh (2–0) and finally India (2–1) in a tense championship series. China finished the Asia Cup with a staggering 43–2 overall record, cementing themselves as the new kings of the continent. WBC Qualified & ASIA Champion: China (2) ASIA Runner-up: India ASIA 3rd: Bangladesh, Pakistan Additional AAEC Qualifiers: 5th–8th: Iraq, Myanmar, Vietnam, Indonesia 9th–16th: Iran, Japan, Australia, Israel, Syria, Afghanistan, Thailand, Philippines |
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