WBH...the best DAMN online league, period!

suzerain · 01-07-2012, 01:59 PM

Want something a bit different in a fictional league? The World Baseball Hierarchy (WBH) is a long-running promotion/relegation league with a unique structure based on the 2006 World Baseball Classic. It's a promotion/relegation structure in a hierarchy; play in one of 7 country leagues, trying to fight your way to the top (winning the USA Championship). Currently, we're in our 21st season, but we're just getting started; we expect to go for many years to come.

Full League Name (Initials): World Baseball Hierarchy (WBH)
Main URL: worldbaseballhierarchy.com
Reports URL: worldbaseballhierarchy.com/lgreports/news/html/
Boards URL: worldbaseballhierarchy.com/forum
Leaderboards URL: worldbaseballhierarchy.com/wbh_tools/leaders
Commissioner(s) OOTP Forum Username(s): suzerain
Email Address: commish@worldbaseballhierarchy.com
OOTP Version: OOTP 12
Game Needed: Required
Players: Fictional
# of Teams: 56
Export Deadlines Days And Times: Sun, Tue, Thu 10 PM EST
League Time Per Sim: 7 days
First Season: 2006
Latest Season: 2026
Special Rules & Settings: Scouting/Coaching Turned off, promotion/relegation structure, some finance tweaks
Currently Available Teams: See below

To join, please go here:

Join URL: worldbaseballhierarchy.com/wbh/join

We do not respond to requests to join posted here on the forum. You need to use the form on our website.

We're looking for owners who can stick around for a while; we pride ourselves on our rich history.

AVAILABLE TEAMS:

Jeonju Jays. An interesting team to pick up: they have had past success, but a long-time GM had to leave, and since then have been floundering. Can you restore the team to its former glory?

Changsha Dragon Riders. This hapless franchise desperately needs an owner who sticks with the team. They've been the whipping boys of the bottom-tier Canada league for a few seasons now.

Toronto Sting. The Sting are an up and down franchise that has hit their low point. They need someone to restore a winning attitude.

suzerain · 01-07-2012, 02:34 PM

some good teams open now.

coljesep · 01-08-2012, 08:17 PM

just to be sure, this is an ootp 11 league as it states or an ootp 12 league per the forum you listed?

greenrebellion · 01-08-2012, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coljesep

just to be sure, this is an ootp 11 league as it states or an ootp 12 league per the forum you listed?

They just switched to 12.

suzerain · 01-10-2012, 05:32 AM

Yeah, sorry about that. I copied and pasted the info from the previous forum and forgot to change the game version. We are using OOTP 12.

PapaRoux · 01-10-2012, 03:16 PM

This is a very fun, unique, and challenging league. The Commissioner and the Board of Directors are hard working and do a great job running this huge league. With so many owners there is always activity in the forums and people ready to talk trades. Give it a try!

ptwarr18 · 01-11-2012, 09:37 PM

I highly recommend this league. I was in for 15 seasons but couldn't devote the time that I felt I needed to recently.

I've been out for a few months and I already miss the forum chatter, the other GMs and the unique league in general. I think it's safe to say I'll be back pretty soon... and I'm not the only one to leave because of lack of time and come back. I think that speaks volumes about the league.

jedstein · 01-12-2012, 01:44 AM

hey, I would love to join this league. Awesome structure and it sounds like it's pretty active!

I'd like Langunillas, or San Lorenzo if they aren't available. Can't wait to get started!

dcpcarmona · 01-12-2012, 08:53 AM

As mentioned above, it is like a drug....you can quit for awhile, but you will come back for more eventually. So come and have a taste, you won't be sorry!

dcc

Cole · 01-12-2012, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptwarr18

I highly recommend this league. I was in for 15 seasons but couldn't devote the time that I felt I needed to recently.

I've been out for a few months and I already miss the forum chatter, the other GMs and the unique league in general. I think it's safe to say I'll be back pretty soon... and I'm not the only one to leave because of lack of time and come back. I think that speaks volumes about the league.

The WBH definitely misses you Bobby.

I am definitely guilty of not giving my Seoul Warlords enough time over the years, but I don't think I could quit over it... Unlike Bobby who you know, wins championships and whatnot, my Seoul club can happily finish in third place whether I'm exporting consistently or not, haha.

This is the longest-running OOTP league I've ever been a part of and it has been through so much and survived that it definitely seems to be here for the long haul.

Overall it's a pretty good and tight league. I've actually met a guy in real life from the league when he was in my city on business, that's how tight-knit the league is. Definitely an interesting experience to talk trade in real life, face-to-face!

btop · 01-13-2012, 07:44 AM

Fantastic league with an outstanding commish and board who really make things run smoothly!

Ky55Marine · 01-13-2012, 11:01 AM

Im interested in the Jeonju Jays.

ty5oke · 01-13-2012, 11:04 AM

Sent in a request on the website. Sounds like a great league and I'm looking for something stable.

suzerain · 01-13-2012, 01:15 PM

Jeonju, San Lorenzo, Lagunillas and Sapporo filled. Valencia opened up.

ty5oke · 01-13-2012, 01:38 PM

Willing to take Valencia.

Ky55Marine · 01-13-2012, 05:08 PM

Likewise

jmknpk2 · 01-14-2012, 09:31 AM

Excellent league! At one time I was involved in up to 5 online leagues at one time. But I've paired down to the top two, including the WBH. I've probably been in about 10 different online leagues and this one stands well above most.

With 56 teams, it is very easy to find a trade partner. Most teams are very active. It is typical to get a response within a day on most trade inquiries.

If I have a question, I can post on the forum and often get a couple helpful responses the same day.

The promotion/relegation is a really neat, unique aspect. With four teams in any given division, one team will win and be promoted, one team will lose and be relegated (demoted). Only two teams will tread water, but they are trying either to get to the top or avoid the bottom. So, nearly every team is involved in a race of sorts and has a stake in the standings till the end of every season.

suzerain · 01-14-2012, 01:24 PM

Mexico City and Valencia have been filled.

paulpharmd · 01-22-2012, 11:29 AM

Hey, good to see you're still up and running and doing well. I'm the old Monterrey GM from a couple of years ago. Let me know if there are any openings. I'd be interested to get back into the league. I do have OOTP 12 and I'm ready to get back into being a GM.

blimphead · 01-29-2012, 10:44 AM

Long time no speak to all of the greats in the WBH... Mr. Busan himself, Frank Blanco, here... I would like to humbly request control of the franchise in Colon... I miss the thrill of competition and I know there's no better place to get it than the best damn league PERIOD.

01-07-2012, 01:59 PM	#1
suzerain Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 94	WBH...the best DAMN online league, period! Want something a bit different in a fictional league? The World Baseball Hierarchy (WBH) is a long-running promotion/relegation league with a unique structure based on the 2006 World Baseball Classic. It's a promotion/relegation structure in a hierarchy; play in one of 7 country leagues, trying to fight your way to the top (winning the USA Championship). Currently, we're in our 21st season, but we're just getting started; we expect to go for many years to come. Full League Name (Initials): World Baseball Hierarchy (WBH) Main URL: worldbaseballhierarchy.com Reports URL: worldbaseballhierarchy.com/lgreports/news/html/ Boards URL: worldbaseballhierarchy.com/forum Leaderboards URL: worldbaseballhierarchy.com/wbh_tools/leaders Commissioner(s) OOTP Forum Username(s): suzerain Email Address: commish@worldbaseballhierarchy.com OOTP Version: OOTP 12 Game Needed: Required Players: Fictional # of Teams: 56 Export Deadlines Days And Times: Sun, Tue, Thu 10 PM EST League Time Per Sim: 7 days First Season: 2006 Latest Season: 2026 Special Rules & Settings: Scouting/Coaching Turned off, promotion/relegation structure, some finance tweaks Currently Available Teams: See below To join, please go here: Join URL: worldbaseballhierarchy.com/wbh/join We do not respond to requests to join posted here on the forum. You need to use the form on our website. We're looking for owners who can stick around for a while; we pride ourselves on our rich history. AVAILABLE TEAMS: Jeonju Jays. An interesting team to pick up: they have had past success, but a long-time GM had to leave, and since then have been floundering. Can you restore the team to its former glory? Changsha Dragon Riders. This hapless franchise desperately needs an owner who sticks with the team. They've been the whipping boys of the bottom-tier Canada league for a few seasons now. Toronto Sting. The Sting are an up and down franchise that has hit their low point. They need someone to restore a winning attitude. Last edited by suzerain; 06-02-2012 at 04:47 AM.

01-07-2012, 02:34 PM	#2
suzerain Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 94	some good teams open now. Last edited by suzerain; 01-07-2012 at 02:37 PM.

01-11-2012, 09:37 PM	#7
ptwarr18 Major Leagues Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 308	I highly recommend this league. I was in for 15 seasons but couldn't devote the time that I felt I needed to recently. I've been out for a few months and I already miss the forum chatter, the other GMs and the unique league in general. I think it's safe to say I'll be back pretty soon... and I'm not the only one to leave because of lack of time and come back. I think that speaks volumes about the league. __________________ Former OOTP veteran looking to get back into it

01-12-2012, 08:53 AM	#9
dcpcarmona All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: at the New Moon Posts: 1,644	As mentioned above, it is like a drug....you can quit for awhile, but you will come back for more eventually. So come and have a taste, you won't be sorry! dcc __________________ "People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." -Rogers Hornsby

01-08-2012, 08:17 PM	#3
coljesep All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 'Merica Posts: 566	just to be sure, this is an ootp 11 league as it states or an ootp 12 league per the forum you listed?

01-10-2012, 05:32 AM	#5
suzerain Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 94	Yeah, sorry about that. I copied and pasted the info from the previous forum and forgot to change the game version. We are using OOTP 12.

01-10-2012, 03:16 PM	#6
PapaRoux Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 24	This is a very fun, unique, and challenging league. The Commissioner and the Board of Directors are hard working and do a great job running this huge league. With so many owners there is always activity in the forums and people ready to talk trades. Give it a try!

01-12-2012, 01:44 AM	#8
jedstein Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1	hey, I would love to join this league. Awesome structure and it sounds like it's pretty active! I'd like Langunillas, or San Lorenzo if they aren't available. Can't wait to get started!

01-13-2012, 07:44 AM	#11
btop Bat Boy Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 7	Fantastic league with an outstanding commish and board who really make things run smoothly!

01-13-2012, 11:01 AM	#12
Ky55Marine Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 224	Im interested in the Jeonju Jays.

01-13-2012, 11:04 AM	#13
ty5oke Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 12	Sent in a request on the website. Sounds like a great league and I'm looking for something stable.

01-13-2012, 01:15 PM	#14
suzerain Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 94	Jeonju, San Lorenzo, Lagunillas and Sapporo filled. Valencia opened up.

01-13-2012, 01:38 PM	#15
ty5oke Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 12	Willing to take Valencia.

01-13-2012, 05:08 PM	#16
Ky55Marine Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 224	Likewise

01-14-2012, 09:31 AM	#17
jmknpk2 All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 982	Excellent league! At one time I was involved in up to 5 online leagues at one time. But I've paired down to the top two, including the WBH. I've probably been in about 10 different online leagues and this one stands well above most. With 56 teams, it is very easy to find a trade partner. Most teams are very active. It is typical to get a response within a day on most trade inquiries. If I have a question, I can post on the forum and often get a couple helpful responses the same day. The promotion/relegation is a really neat, unique aspect. With four teams in any given division, one team will win and be promoted, one team will lose and be relegated (demoted). Only two teams will tread water, but they are trying either to get to the top or avoid the bottom. So, nearly every team is involved in a race of sorts and has a stake in the standings till the end of every season.

01-14-2012, 01:24 PM	#18
suzerain Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 94	Mexico City and Valencia have been filled.

01-22-2012, 11:29 AM	#19
paulpharmd Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 18	Hey, good to see you're still up and running and doing well. I'm the old Monterrey GM from a couple of years ago. Let me know if there are any openings. I'd be interested to get back into the league. I do have OOTP 12 and I'm ready to get back into being a GM.

01-29-2012, 10:44 AM	#20
blimphead Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 30	Long time no speak to all of the greats in the WBH... Mr. Busan himself, Frank Blanco, here... I would like to humbly request control of the franchise in Colon... I miss the thrill of competition and I know there's no better place to get it than the best damn league PERIOD.