West Indies Baseball League (WIBL)

Dr. K · 05-02-2023, 12:14 PM

This is the start of the West Indies Baseball League (WIBL), a small 8 team league in the Caribbean. I will be following one team very closely and writing about their season here. To build the immersion, I have been going through each game and keeping score by hand.

Caribbean Division
Port Au Princes
Santo Domingo Primadores
Havana Rumrunners
Puerto Rico Coqui

Continental Division
Teguz Tigers
Guatemala Cannonballers
Cancun Toros
Panama City Cruisers

The season will have 100 games.

Dr. K · 05-02-2023, 12:31 PM

Starting Pitchers

Kenny Murphy - Murphy is a young upcoming southpaw at only 26 years old, he is hoping for a solid season for the Coquis. He has a deep repertoire with a fastball, sinker, curveball, slider and changeup. He won't blow the ball by you, with a max in the mid 90s, but he can be crafty.

Corey Hasek - Hasek is a soft tossing rookie who is looking to make a splash in his first year in the WIBL. He only gets to the low 90s but hoping that his 3 pitch repertoire can play in the majors. He throws a fastball, sinker, and cutter which is interesting for someone who doesn't throw super hard. He is also the #44 ranked prospect in the WIBL.

Rick Isherwood - Another rookie for the Coquis, the number 59 prospect in the league. He has a wide repertoire with a fastball, sinker, slider, changeup, and splitter. He throws in the mid 90s and gets a lot of groundballs.

Josh Bell - Bell is the hardest throwing starter in the rotation, topping out at 99 mph. He has a fastball, sinker and slider and is only 23 but has 5 years of major service.

Ryan Hutcheson - The old man in the rotation, coming in at 27 years old. He throws up to 99 and has a fastball, sinker, and curveball.

Bullpen

Bobby Smock - Smock is the long reliever in the bullpen, throws in the lower 90s with a 3 pitch mix.

Tommy Charbonneau - Middle reliever throwing mid 90s and only throws a fastball and a curveball.

Byron Nemeth - Nemeth is the lefty specialist and middle reliever. He is 32 years old and throws a fastball and slider.

Bill Wheeler - Wheeler is the 71 prospect in the league and can touch 99mph. He throws a fastball and curveball.

Phil Burtt - Starting to get into the backend of the bullpen, Burtt is a setup man. He is an outspoken personality and throws a fastball and slider.

Dan Moody - Another power pitcher on the backend of the rotation, with a bit of an abrasive personality. He is a lefty and throws a fastball and curve.

Kyle Young - The sidearm closer is one of the most beloved players in Puerto Rico who throws a fastball and slider.

Dr. K · 05-02-2023, 12:44 PM

I have turned off the ratings, so there's not too much to write for each of these.

C - Steve "The Assassin" Johnson - He is generally viewed as a player who lacks some hustle, but he has a good arm and loves to gun people down at 2nd.

1B - Mark Sonnabend - The senior on the team, at 36 years old. He is highly intelligent but doesn't work super hard.

2B - Kyle Camp - The 26 year old is a super hard worker, always out there grinding and trying to get better.

SS - Jason Kane - The 25 year old is very mild mannered on and off the field and is a solid defender.

LF - Zach Brooks - The left handed pull hitter is one of the captains on the team. He is a natural leader, very loyal and has a solid work ethic.

CF - Josh Mahoney - Mahoney is another captain and a great leader on the team. He and Brooks are very close friends and work well together.

RF - Sean Phillips - The old man, at 36, is pretty unmotivated. At this point, he isn't interested in putting in the work to get better. Just here to collect the paycheck.

DH - Dustin Fillingham - I was absolutely shocked to see that this guy is still playing at age 41. He is always late, and very unmotivated. Doesn't work hard, but he's still playing.

Dr. K · 05-02-2023, 12:51 PM

Puerto Rico Coqui - 6
Havana Rumrunners - 8

Despite scoring 4 runs in the top of the 4th, the coquis couldn't complete the comeback. Kenny Murphy really struggled starting this game, it's generally not a good thing to give up a grand slam before recording an out. He only went 2.2 innings, giving up 10 hits and 6 runs. Jeremy Heurich had quite the day for the Rumrunners going 3 for 4 with the grand slam.

Dr. K · 05-02-2023, 12:52 PM

Puerto Rico Coquis - 8
Havana Rumrunners - 2

MVP of this game was definitely starter Corey Hasek who went 8.2 innings only giving up 2 runs on 8 hits. He threw only 3 strikeouts, but produces a lot of fly balls that the defense brought in. The lineup really came alive with 14 hits, that were spread out quite evenly across the lineup.

Dr. K · 05-02-2023, 12:55 PM

Santo Domingo Primadores - 7
Puerto Rico Coqui - 9

This game had 7 home runs, 4 for the Primadores and 3 for the Coqui. The MVP for this game, which went to 12 innings, was definitely catcher Steve Johnson. He threw out Perry Jones at second, twice, which saved a run the first time. He also hit a walk off homerun in the bottom of the 12th with 2 outs.

05-02-2023, 12:14 PM	#1
Dr. K Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 69	West Indies Baseball League (WIBL) This is the start of the West Indies Baseball League (WIBL), a small 8 team league in the Caribbean. I will be following one team very closely and writing about their season here. To build the immersion, I have been going through each game and keeping score by hand. Caribbean Division Port Au Princes Santo Domingo Primadores Havana Rumrunners Puerto Rico Coqui Continental Division Teguz Tigers Guatemala Cannonballers Cancun Toros Panama City Cruisers The season will have 100 games.

05-02-2023, 12:31 PM	#2
Dr. K Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 69	Coquis opening day roster 2000 - Pitchers Starting Pitchers Kenny Murphy - Murphy is a young upcoming southpaw at only 26 years old, he is hoping for a solid season for the Coquis. He has a deep repertoire with a fastball, sinker, curveball, slider and changeup. He won't blow the ball by you, with a max in the mid 90s, but he can be crafty. Corey Hasek - Hasek is a soft tossing rookie who is looking to make a splash in his first year in the WIBL. He only gets to the low 90s but hoping that his 3 pitch repertoire can play in the majors. He throws a fastball, sinker, and cutter which is interesting for someone who doesn't throw super hard. He is also the #44 ranked prospect in the WIBL. Rick Isherwood - Another rookie for the Coquis, the number 59 prospect in the league. He has a wide repertoire with a fastball, sinker, slider, changeup, and splitter. He throws in the mid 90s and gets a lot of groundballs. Josh Bell - Bell is the hardest throwing starter in the rotation, topping out at 99 mph. He has a fastball, sinker and slider and is only 23 but has 5 years of major service. Ryan Hutcheson - The old man in the rotation, coming in at 27 years old. He throws up to 99 and has a fastball, sinker, and curveball. Bullpen Bobby Smock - Smock is the long reliever in the bullpen, throws in the lower 90s with a 3 pitch mix. Tommy Charbonneau - Middle reliever throwing mid 90s and only throws a fastball and a curveball. Byron Nemeth - Nemeth is the lefty specialist and middle reliever. He is 32 years old and throws a fastball and slider. Bill Wheeler - Wheeler is the 71 prospect in the league and can touch 99mph. He throws a fastball and curveball. Phil Burtt - Starting to get into the backend of the bullpen, Burtt is a setup man. He is an outspoken personality and throws a fastball and slider. Dan Moody - Another power pitcher on the backend of the rotation, with a bit of an abrasive personality. He is a lefty and throws a fastball and curve. Kyle Young - The sidearm closer is one of the most beloved players in Puerto Rico who throws a fastball and slider.

05-02-2023, 12:44 PM	#3
Dr. K Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 69	Starting Lineups I have turned off the ratings, so there's not too much to write for each of these. C - Steve "The Assassin" Johnson - He is generally viewed as a player who lacks some hustle, but he has a good arm and loves to gun people down at 2nd. 1B - Mark Sonnabend - The senior on the team, at 36 years old. He is highly intelligent but doesn't work super hard. 2B - Kyle Camp - The 26 year old is a super hard worker, always out there grinding and trying to get better. SS - Jason Kane - The 25 year old is very mild mannered on and off the field and is a solid defender. LF - Zach Brooks - The left handed pull hitter is one of the captains on the team. He is a natural leader, very loyal and has a solid work ethic. CF - Josh Mahoney - Mahoney is another captain and a great leader on the team. He and Brooks are very close friends and work well together. RF - Sean Phillips - The old man, at 36, is pretty unmotivated. At this point, he isn't interested in putting in the work to get better. Just here to collect the paycheck. DH - Dustin Fillingham - I was absolutely shocked to see that this guy is still playing at age 41. He is always late, and very unmotivated. Doesn't work hard, but he's still playing.

05-02-2023, 12:52 PM	#5
Dr. K Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 69	Game 2 - Bats come alive and Hasek shuts it down Puerto Rico Coquis - 8 Havana Rumrunners - 2 MVP of this game was definitely starter Corey Hasek who went 8.2 innings only giving up 2 runs on 8 hits. He threw only 3 strikeouts, but produces a lot of fly balls that the defense brought in. The lineup really came alive with 14 hits, that were spread out quite evenly across the lineup.

05-02-2023, 12:55 PM	#6
Dr. K Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 69	Game 3 - Coquis win in homerfest in extras Santo Domingo Primadores - 7 Puerto Rico Coqui - 9 This game had 7 home runs, 4 for the Primadores and 3 for the Coqui. The MVP for this game, which went to 12 innings, was definitely catcher Steve Johnson. He threw out Perry Jones at second, twice, which saved a run the first time. He also hit a walk off homerun in the bottom of the 12th with 2 outs.

05-02-2023, 12:51 PM	#4
Dr. K Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 69	Game 1 - Coqui's Late rally isn't enough, drops opener Puerto Rico Coqui - 6 Havana Rumrunners - 8 Despite scoring 4 runs in the top of the 4th, the coquis couldn't complete the comeback. Kenny Murphy really struggled starting this game, it's generally not a good thing to give up a grand slam before recording an out. He only went 2.2 innings, giving up 10 hits and 6 runs. Jeremy Heurich had quite the day for the Rumrunners going 3 for 4 with the grand slam.