Bat Flip Baseball - Recruitment Thread (OOTP 26)

itsmelen · 05-01-2025, 02:25 PM

Bat Flip Baseball
We sim Monday to Friday roughly 9:30pm ET.
Experience is great but we also welcome any GM willing to learn.
The league is MLB structure, but the players are now fictional of course.
We're in the 2051 season
We will be switching to OOTP 27 after this season ends in about 5 days!

Current Openings:
Los Angeles Angels, Tampa Bay Rays

About the open teams:

The Rays: went 85-77, 17th overall farm system, 7th ranked budget and player payroll. Overall a solid launch point for a new GM.

The Angels: went 93-69, won the AL West. 11th overall farm system, 14th overall budget, 9th in payroll. Although arguably better overall than the Rays, they do have some heavier contract obligations in future years.

Bookmark this thread to know when we have an opening.
StatsPlus: https://atl-01.statsplus.net/batflipbaseball/
Reports: https://atl-01.statsplus.net/batflip..._153_home.html
We use Slack.
Commissioner: Leonard (Pittsburgh Pirates) - send a DM here if interested in an opening.
OOTP Version 26: Always latest, once stable
Sims: 7 Days (adjusted in post-season)
Notable Rules & Settings:
Ratings: 20-80 scale
Coaches & Scouts: On
Contract Extensions: Players must have 2 years ML service for a multi-year extension, and between 2 & 4 years service those contracts must be five years long. Over 4 years service, 7 years max term.
Competitive Balance Picks: The Commissioner implements annually for the draft.

itsmelen · 05-03-2025, 04:52 PM

Updated to reflect filled teams! Two spots left - the ready-to-go Nationals and Phillies!

itsmelen · 05-19-2025, 08:48 PM

We are about to start the 2046 season! We have 3 openings - see the original post for latest openings, including several historically popular franchises!

itsmelen · 05-27-2025, 01:42 PM

The Nationals remain open, and would be a great opening for a GM new to online leagues as they have a solid roster, good prospect depth, and good financials/market indicators!

itsmelen · 07-08-2025, 11:30 AM

Bump to recruit for the 2046 season!

WooBallFan43 · 07-09-2025, 12:56 PM

How do I join?

itsmelen · 07-09-2025, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WooBallFan43

How do I join?

I am sending you a DM!

itsmelen · 07-12-2025, 08:47 AM

One spot left!

itsmelen · 09-22-2025, 04:34 PM

Updated OP to reflect info on two openings!

itsmelen · 09-28-2025, 07:51 AM

A's filled - Marlins still open! We start the new season on Monday night so it's a great time to jump in!

Bradymac24 · 09-28-2025, 07:41 PM

Hello, Interested in the marlins but would like a few more details regarding the league! PM me when available!

Winnipeg59 · 01-12-2026, 05:19 AM

Seeking a new GM for Oakland Athletics.
Apply with DM.

League Reports:
https://atl-01.statsplus.net/batflip..._153_home.html

Winnipeg59 · 01-15-2026, 07:46 PM

Still seeking on GM for the coming season.
We are JUST about to hit free agency, so perfect time to step up.

Winnipeg59 · 01-22-2026, 08:46 PM

OAK still open, as is MIL.
Check out first post and let us know if you're interested in taking either?

Waves · 01-26-2026, 10:11 PM

Still an opening?

itsmelen · 01-27-2026, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waves

Still an opening?

Hi! We just filled up, sorry! I'll be happy to DM you when a team opens up again.

Winnipeg59 · 05-01-2026, 11:38 AM

A couple of openings.

The Chicago White Sox are more a candidate for a rebuild to get back on track.

The New York Mets might be a little closer to contending and certainly have the market and fan base to make that happen sooner.

DM either the Commissioner or me if interested?

itsmelen · 05-02-2026, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winnipeg59

A couple of openings.

The Chicago White Sox are more a candidate for a rebuild to get back on track.

The New York Mets might be a little closer to contending and certainly have the market and fan base to make that happen sooner.

DM either the Commissioner or me if interested?

Thanks for bumping! I've updated the info in OP. DM me if interested!

itsmelen · 05-13-2026, 10:44 AM

Updated OP. Two solid teams available! As a reminder, we are switching to OOTP 27 in about five days.

05-01-2025, 02:25 PM	#1
itsmelen Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2024 Posts: 27	Bat Flip Baseball - Recruitment Thread (OOTP 26) Bat Flip Baseball We sim Monday to Friday roughly 9:30pm ET. Experience is great but we also welcome any GM willing to learn. The league is MLB structure, but the players are now fictional of course. We're in the 2051 season We will be switching to OOTP 27 after this season ends in about 5 days! Current Openings: Los Angeles Angels, Tampa Bay Rays About the open teams: The Rays: went 85-77, 17th overall farm system, 7th ranked budget and player payroll. Overall a solid launch point for a new GM. The Angels: went 93-69, won the AL West. 11th overall farm system, 14th overall budget, 9th in payroll. Although arguably better overall than the Rays, they do have some heavier contract obligations in future years. Bookmark this thread to know when we have an opening. StatsPlus: https://atl-01.statsplus.net/batflipbaseball/ Reports: https://atl-01.statsplus.net/batflip..._153_home.html We use Slack. Commissioner: Leonard (Pittsburgh Pirates) - send a DM here if interested in an opening. OOTP Version 26: Always latest, once stable Sims: 7 Days (adjusted in post-season) Notable Rules & Settings: Ratings: 20-80 scale Coaches & Scouts: On Contract Extensions: Players must have 2 years ML service for a multi-year extension, and between 2 & 4 years service those contracts must be five years long. Over 4 years service, 7 years max term. Competitive Balance Picks: The Commissioner implements annually for the draft. Last edited by itsmelen; 05-13-2026 at 10:43 AM. Reason: updated info

05-03-2025, 04:52 PM	#2
itsmelen Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2024 Posts: 27	Updated to reflect filled teams! Two spots left - the ready-to-go Nationals and Phillies! Last edited by itsmelen; 05-06-2025 at 12:13 PM.

05-19-2025, 08:48 PM	#3
itsmelen Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2024 Posts: 27	We are about to start the 2046 season! We have 3 openings - see the original post for latest openings, including several historically popular franchises! Last edited by itsmelen; 05-20-2025 at 11:24 AM.

05-27-2025, 01:42 PM	#4
itsmelen Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2024 Posts: 27	The Nationals remain open, and would be a great opening for a GM new to online leagues as they have a solid roster, good prospect depth, and good financials/market indicators! Last edited by itsmelen; 05-27-2025 at 02:35 PM.

09-28-2025, 07:41 PM	#11
Bradymac24 Bat Boy Join Date: May 2024 Posts: 3	Openings Hello, Interested in the marlins but would like a few more details regarding the league! PM me when available!

07-08-2025, 11:30 AM	#5
itsmelen Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2024 Posts: 27	Bump to recruit for the 2046 season!

07-09-2025, 12:56 PM	#6
WooBallFan43 Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2025 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 301	How do I join?

07-12-2025, 08:47 AM	#8
itsmelen Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2024 Posts: 27	One spot left!

09-22-2025, 04:34 PM	#9
itsmelen Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2024 Posts: 27	Updated OP to reflect info on two openings!

09-28-2025, 07:51 AM	#10
itsmelen Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2024 Posts: 27	A's filled - Marlins still open! We start the new season on Monday night so it's a great time to jump in!

01-12-2026, 05:19 AM	#12
Winnipeg59 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,044	Seeking a new GM for Oakland Athletics. Apply with DM. League Reports: https://atl-01.statsplus.net/batflip..._153_home.html

01-15-2026, 07:46 PM	#13
Winnipeg59 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,044	Still seeking on GM for the coming season. We are JUST about to hit free agency, so perfect time to step up.

01-22-2026, 08:46 PM	#14
Winnipeg59 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,044	OAK still open, as is MIL. Check out first post and let us know if you're interested in taking either?

01-26-2026, 10:11 PM	#15
Waves Bat Boy Join Date: Nov 2025 Posts: 1	Still an opening?

05-01-2026, 11:38 AM	#17
Winnipeg59 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,044	A couple of openings. The Chicago White Sox are more a candidate for a rebuild to get back on track. The New York Mets might be a little closer to contending and certainly have the market and fan base to make that happen sooner. DM either the Commissioner or me if interested?

05-13-2026, 10:44 AM	#19
itsmelen Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2024 Posts: 27	Updated OP. Two solid teams available! As a reminder, we are switching to OOTP 27 in about five days.