Alternate History Sports / North American Baseball Federation 2: 2104 Season/Playoffs

**Posted by GoosetavoMan** 1/22/2024 1:33 am

Hm, i'm invested.

I like how that alternate history is America but divided, I love the idea of seeing new states with different outcomes, I like the flags, gives them a charm.

And I also like the fact that you are using different cities with lower populations but are still kind of well known as capitals and cities with baseball teams, gives it something unique. Hope this series goes well!

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**Posted by BDoof** 1/22/2024 10:11 am

GoosetavoMan wrote:
Hm, i'm invested.

I like how that alternate history is America but divided, I love the idea of seeing new states with different outcomes, I like the flags, gives them a charm.

And I also like the fact that you are using different cities with lower populations but are still kind of well known as capitals and cities with baseball teams, gives it something unique. Hope this series goes well!

Thanks, I was kinda unsure about making it AU at first, funnily enough the whole concept as I kinda decided, figured it out, and made the mod for it all within 1 night lol. Though I have changed plenty of things from the original post (some borders and capitals have moved). But its been pretty fun actually making up the lore and history as I go on. Hopefully this can last awhile and will be something for you to enjoy!

**Posted by BDoof** 1/22/2024 11:13 am

2103 Pre-Season Preview

Pacific Conference:
last season 73-89, 5th in Pacific
12th ranked farm system (RF Russ Pettaway #12, RF Dave Sharpes #40, C Jorge Pulido #66)
Payroll $1,622,979 - 9th
Lineups and Pitching

last season 81-81, 3rd in Pacific
1st ranked farm system (3B Jayden Royal #1, LHP Jim Vogel #9, RHP Daniel Ojeda #30, CF Joseph Wallace #37)
Payroll $1,547,667 - 11th
Lineups and Pitching

last season 87-75, 2nd in Pacific. Lost Pacific Series to Dakota
8th ranked farm system (RHP Jose Guerrero #7, 2B Ricardo Rodriguez #19, LHP Teyo Leon #22)
Payroll $1,895,958 - 7th
Lineups and Pitching

last season 102-60, 1st in Pacific, won NABF Championship Series
4th ranked farm system (LHP Bobby Brooks #8, RHP Quan Hang #17, RHP Pat Dow #26)
Payroll $2,509,200 - 1st (salary cap is 2.5mil)
Lineups and Pitching

last season 78-84, 4th in Pacific
2nd ranked farm system (C Ismael Mendez #6, RHP Tillman Tamayo #13, 2B Cor John #16, LHP Brian Shupe #24)
Payroll $2,445,698 - 2nd (salary cap is 2.5mil)
Lineup and Pitching

last year 71-91, 6th in Pacific
3rd ranked farm system (RHP Rich Platte #4, LHP Paolo Barreau #11, RHP Greg Cone #25)
Payroll $1,686,476 - 8th
Lineups and Pitching

Atlantic Conference

last season 80-82, 3rd in Atlantic
5th ranked farm system (RHP Matt Frizzell #5, RHP Keith Badey #10, RHP Geoff Bolen #35)
Payroll $2,183,200 - 4th
Lineup and Pitching

last season 79-83, 4th in Atlantic
7th ranked farm system (LHP Mario Anguiano #14, RF Savion Jones #15, C John Alcock #34)
Payroll $1,498,458 - 12th
Lineup and Pitching

last season 63-99, 6th in Atlantic
10th ranked farm system (CF Jeremy Cooper #3, 1B Roger Huseinovic #32, LHP David Gonzalez #41)
Payroll $1,622,839 – 10th
Lineup and Pitching

last season 90-72, 2nd in Atlantic, lost Atlantic Series to Trois Rivieres
11th ranked farm system (SS Ron Mudd #21, RHP Ivan Ramirez #39, RHP Eric Reed #43)
Payroll $2,392,076 - 3rd
Lineup and Pitching

last season 69-93, 5th in Atlantic
6th ranked farm system (RHP Matt Kenney #2, LF Matunde Simai #18, CF Jonathon Parsons #27)
Payroll $2,166,040 - 5th
Lineup and Pitching

last season 99-63, 1st in Atlantic, lost NABF Championship Series to Dakota
9th ranked farm system (RHP Eddie Salazar #20, CF Jon Buckley #23, SS Christian Dubois #29, RHP Jorge Franco #31)
Payroll $1,961,054 - 6th
Lineup and Pitching

OOTP Pre-Season Predictions
Pacific Conference:
Eureka Redwoods 95-67
Galveston Launch 91-71
Cheyenne Buffalo 90-72
Dakota Eagles 82-80
Baton Rouge Cajuns 76-86
Astoria Osprey 74-88

Atlantic Conference:
Huron Gryphons 95-67
Trois Rivieres Harfang 93-69
Florida Flamingos 80-82
Chesapeake Admirals 74-88
Plymouth Pilgrims 64-98
Germantown Pretzels 60-102

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**Posted by Darknes** 1/22/2024 8:36 pm

Seems interesting, definitely curious on what sort of event would cause the whole of North America to fracture in such a way.

**Posted by BDoof** 1/23/2024 12:00 pm

Darknes wrote:
Seems interesting, definitely curious on what sort of event would cause the whole of North America to fracture in such a way.

So I don't have all the lore figured out, but there wouldn't be a singular event to cause it like one may expect. My current running idea is that after the American Revolution, many of the 13 Colonies couldn't adapt to one another and either elected to become their own country (Georgia, Virginia) or combined with a few fellow states (New England, Susquehanna). So from about 1790-1950 everything would be completely different; Manifest Destiny wouldn't be as impactful, Canada fights a war against everyone else, and the French and Spanish colonies last much longer before getting their own independence (California, Texas, Florida, Louisiana, and sorta the Rocky Mountains). And most of present time to 2100s where this takes place is pretty normal, the only other country I added was the East African Federation but i doubt they will show up at all besides maybe some dual-citizenships with Georgia. I may go more into detail with countries during the World Cups or when talking about expansion teams.

**Posted by BDoof** 1/23/2024 12:06 pm

2103 Regular Season
April:

May:

June:

July:

August:

September:

2103 Regular Season Standings

League Stat Leaders:

**Posted by BDoof** 1/24/2024 1:23 pm

2103 Playoffs

Pacific Conference Series
vs
First time the Eagles don’t have to face the Buffalo in the Conference Series. The defending champs (Dakota) feature the highest scoring offense in the entire league and the triple crown winning, record-setting ace, Felix Hernandez. Other than Hernandez, their rotation is a little weak, Adam Harless and Juan Donate have ERA in the low 4s, while rookie Bobby Brooks has a 3.60. However, their bullpen is essentially a who’s who. Pat Dow, Eddie Hall, Mike Kohn, Josh Burford (since in Dakota), and David Pugh all have an under 3 ERA. Eureka features the best pitching in the Pacific (according to runs against), led by Ben Denman and Jose Lopez. With an equally as good bullpen with Jeff Caron, Oscar Torrez, Xiao-yan Kang, and the Butcher, Jake Pawlowski. Despite the Eagles leading the NABF in runs, their HR leader is Ian Brinley with 21, Eureka has 3 players above that total (Velez 37, Garza 31, Krug 22).

Game 1: EUR Ben Denman (25-5, 2.26) vs DAK Juan Donate (12-10, 4.54)
Eagles would score first, against their former ace, with an RBI triple by Trevor Reardon. But Donate would begin to fold as Eureka kept hitting RBI doubles against him. The Eagles could not mount a comeback.
EUR 7 - 3 DAK

Game 2: EUR Jose Lopez (8-6, 2.78) vs DAK Felix Hernandez (25-3, 1.33)
In the 4th the Eagles would score 6, on the back of a Brinley 3 run home run. Which was plenty enough for ‘El Rey’ Hernandez. He would only allow 1 run on 5 hits with an NABF record 12Ks in a dismantling of the Redwoods.
EUR 1 - 9 DAK

Game 3: DAK Adam Harless (10-9, 4.15) vs EUR Jake Hale (12-14, 4.00)
After trading blowouts, the series finally calmed down. A 1-1 pitchers duel entering the 7th. Harless would give up 2 home runs (Garza and Beals). Then entered the 8th and gave up 3 runs without an out. Harless would get pulled and Pawlowski would come into the 9th and secure the win for Eureka.
DAK 1 - 7 EUR

Game 4: DAK Bobby Brooks (13-7, 3.60) vs EUR Todd Luquette (13-7, 3.35)
Dakota would score early with a 3-run homer by Brinley. But in the 4th, Brooks would completely collapse, a bases loaded hit by pitch and 4 other runs would score that inning. A home run by Garza in the 7th would seal the game for the Redwoods, now only 1 win away from their first championship series.
DAK 4 - 8 EUR

Game 5: DAK Doug McFarland (8-11, 5.30) vs EUR Ben Denman (25-5, 2.26)
Many were speculating that Hernandez would pitch on 4 days rest, but instead Dakota would use McFarland who had been their 5th arm in the rotation. Many criticized the move, but McFarland would enter the 8th without giving up a run. And due to a Ron Young sac fly the Eagles were up 1-0. Normally, you would think Dakota would switch in a reliever or even CL Pugh for a 6 out save, but no they kept McFarland out and… he got the first 2 outs. But then surrendered 2 straight singles. So now this is when you would bring in the closer… nope. Ritter Ammann would hit a go-ahead 2-run double. All the Redwoods needed to do was send Pawlowski out for the 9th, and he cleaned house. Eureka wins and goes to their first ever Championship Series. 1B Mel Velez would win series MVP.
DAK 1 - 2 EUR

Atlantic Conference Series
vs
Rematch of the previous season. Trois has made the Conference Series in all of their seasons, but has not been able to win the title yet. Despite the Harfang winning more games, the Gryphons have won the season series 9-6. Both feature the 1st and 2nd ranked Offense/Defense in the league. Huron has the rotation of nightmares in the playoffs, their “worst” starter is Steven Crossman with a 3.27ERA, the rest are all below 2.65. Their mid-season acquisition of CL Alex Garcia has paid dividends, the Colombian is throwing 1.64ERA with 11.7K/9 rate since joining. However, they are facing injuries to Mike McClary, Jorge Baez, and Mario Olmedo. The latter of which has missed the entire season. Trois will out Ron Peterson and Jesse Conway. Though the Snow’Birds don’t have the notoriety of Huron’s rotation, they have former Taylor winner Danny Avila, plus Atlantic strikeout king Leon Lopez, and rookie Jorge Franco. However, it is their bullpen of real note. CL Ryan Nixon has given up only 5 runs all season, with an ERA+ of 672. He is flanked by Bob O’Brien, Johan Mathieu, Dale Peterson, and Farid Garcia. I don’t think I have to elaborate on their offense? Led by the 2-Headed Beast of Kyle Thompson and Hervé Barthélémy, who have combined for 205HRs over the last 2 seasons. Paired with strong rookie performances from C Josh Lemon, SS Christian Dubois, 2B Kyle Carlton, and DH Joe Delli Santi make for a venomous lineup with ageless potential.

Game 1: HUR Julio Sanchez (20-9, 2.65) vs TR Leon Lopez (22-6, 2.69)
The table would be set, fans in attendance, the only thing missing would be the food. Don’t worry Julio Sanchez would bring all the meatballs. Barthélémy would hit 2 homers (2 more than last playoffs) and score 4 runs. Thompson would have a homer of his own, while Delli Santi had a bases loaded, base clearing double. Rico, Martin, and Dubois would record RBIs of their own in an absolute blowout. Lopez and Garcia would combine to only allow 4 hits all game.
HUR 0 - 12 TR

Game 2: HUR Jaylin Wallace (17-10, 2.64) vs TR Danny Avila (11-17, 4.40)
The 39-year old southpaw would match last year’s Taylor winner. Both pitched 8 innings only allowing 4 hits and 1 walk. However, Wallace happened to give his up seemingly in the same inning. With rookies Dubois and Carlton hitting back to back RBIs singles to squeeze out a win.
HUR 0 - 2 TR

Game 3: TR Jorge Franco (20-7, 3.35) vs HUR Josh Newcomer (19-7, 2.43)
The Trois rookie would be phenomenal, only mistake was beaning Ray Toth would come around to score. Which would tie the game 1-1 entering the 9th. Huron would put in CL Alex Garcia to send it to extras, he would give up a leadoff single to Andy Rico who would be pinch ran by rookie Jon Buckley. Within 4 pitches, Buckley would be standing on third. A single from pinch hitter Fabrice Jean would score Buckley to take the lead. Jean would also come into score following a fielding error and another single. In all the rookie Franco would toss 8.2 innings, only giving up 5 hits. Once again, the Harfang are looking to destroy Huron to reach the championship.
TR 3 - 1 HUR

Game 4: TR Jorge Garcia (13-8, 4.71) vs HUR Steven Crossman (4-6, 3.27)
Heading into game 4, the story was how Huron had only mustered 1 run this entire series. While the loss of SS McClary was sure to be a damper to their offense, it was not expected to cause this much damage, or lack thereof. They would score at least 1 thanks to a solo shot by Ray Toth in the first. Followed by 3 more solo shots in the 6th and 7th (Magid, Sharman, and Criado (first hit of the series)). Which would give the Gryphons a 4-2 lead heading to the 8th. They would hand the ball over, once again, to Alex Garcia. With a roughly 80% chance of winning, pinch hitter Fabrice Jean would launch a 2-run jack to tie the game. Naturally, the Harfang would put in their closer, Ray Nixon. Nixon would strike out leadoff hitter Roberto. Then get Cook to ground out. Rio Carr would get a double thanks to an outfield bobble. Tom Phelan would crank a screaming line drive to right, but Serrato would be able to grab it to end the inning. Garcia back on the mound in the 9th. He would get Barthélémy to ground out. But walked Rico on 4 pitches. Martin would get a single and Rico easily got to third. With 1 out and runners on the corner, rookie C Josh Lemon would come to the plate. In a 1-1 count, Garcia would shank a slider so far it nearly rolled into the Gryphons dugout, Rico would score easily. Nothing else would happen that half-inning. Now it is all down to the Gryphons offense. Nixon had not given up a run since August. Huron would lead it off with a single up the middle by Weber. Criado would then fly to center, 1 out. Thomas would fly to left on the first pitch, 2 out. Jose Pineda would strikeout on 3 pitches to end the game and advance Trois Rivieres to their second straight finals appearance. Barthélémy would win the series MVP. (despite Garcia’s chokes this series. Gryphons would sign him to a 2 year extension the following week)
TR 5 - 4 HUR

2103 NABF Championship Series

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**Posted by BDoof** 1/26/2024 11:10 am

2103 Awards:

2103 Draft: (covering just the first round)

2103 International Rookie Signings: (just the top 6)
2B Alex Campos, Curaçao. Scout Grade of 55. Signs with Dakota.
C Han-seung Park, South Korea. Scout Grade of 55. Signs with Germantown.
LF Oscar Aguilar, Venezuela. Scout Grade of 50. Signs with Galveston.
RHP Oscar Barrera, Panama. Scout Grade of 50. Signs with Astoria.
RHP Carlos Padilla, Mexico. Scout Grade of 50. Signs with Cheyenne.
RHP Roth Reiter, Germany. Scout Grade of 50.Signs with Baton Rouge.

Roster Moves:
Top FAs
LF Hervé Barthélémy exercised his player option to leave early. The Quebec native won the Baxter this year.
RHP Felix Hernandez. The best pitcher in the league hands down. The Dominican won the triple crown and Taylor this year.
LF Paul Butler. Vastly underrated Rocky Mountaineer.
1B Ray Tolbert. A more contact/on-base first baseball and a great glove, possibly the best Cascadia player right now.
CL Anton Latorre. The Dominican has a 19.7WAR as a closer with a career 17.8K/9.

Even more unsigned FAs than last year, definitely glad I moved up the expansion date to after this season.

Retirements
Eventually this will be a part of a separate Hall of Fame post but obviously won’t happen until there’s players to vote for on the ballet. But wanted to highlight Brad Fenimore who retired, as he will be the first player honorarily selected to the Hall of Very Good (basically just good but not HOF-worthy, or guys like him who just didn’t play enough due to his age).
1B/LF Brad Fenimore, Rocky Mountains, drafted 7th overall by Astoria in the inaugural draft. He played 3 seasons (2 in AST, 1 in CHY). He was selected to 3 All-Star Games, slashed .258/.344/.504, 130OPS+ and 8,5WAR. He finished his career with 400 hits and 95 home runs. He holds Astoria’s franchise record for most home runs.

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**Posted by BDoof** 1/27/2024 12:29 pm

2104 Pre-Season Preview
Pacific Conference:

last season 71-91, last in Pacific
7th ranked farm system (RF Russ Pettaway #7, CF David Wesfall #16, RHP Oscar Barrera #36)
Payroll $1,829,743 - 8th
Lineup and Pitching

last season 72-90, 5th in Pacific
5th ranked farm system (RHP Roth Reiter #13, CF Milt Scovell #15, RHP Daniel Ojeda #22)
Payroll $1,606,138 - 10th
Lineup and Pitching

last season 80-82, 3rd in Pacific
12th ranked farm system (RHP Carlos Padillo #24 and 1B Valentin Pernot #26)
Payroll $1,681,934 - 9th
Lineup and Pitching

last season 102-60, 1st in Pacific, lost Pacific series to Eureka.
6th ranked farm system (2B Alex Campos #20, LF Nestor Rivas #27, RHP Quan Hang #29)
Payroll $2,433,054 - 3rd
Lineup and Pitching

last season 100-62, won NABF Championship
1st ranked farm system (RHP Dustin Cloud #3, RHP Tillman Tamayo #4, 2B Cor John #11, C Ismael Mendez #17, RHP Trent Pullin #25)
Payroll $2,613,267 - 1st (technically over the salary cap, not sure what they will do)
Lineup and Pitchers

last season 75-87, 4th in Pacific
4th ranked farm system (LHP Paolo Barreau #5, LF Oscar Aguilar #19, CF John Bunkley #28)
Payroll $1,444,356 - 11th
Lineup and Pitching

Atlantic Conference:

last season 76-86, 3rd in Atlantic
8th ranked farm system (SS Douggie Clarke #12, RHP Geoff Bolen #30)
Payroll $1,944,556 - 6th
Lineup and Pitching

last season 65-97, 6th in Atlantic
2nd ranked farm system (LHP Dan Miles #2, LHP Mario Anguiano #6, RHP Oscar Noriega #23, RHP Ted Bass #31)
Payroll $1,294,858 - 12th
Lineup and Pitching

last season 67-95, 4th in Atlantic
10th ranked farm system (LF Ernest Mott #8, C Han-seung Park #40)
Payroll $2,070,561 - 4th
Lineup and Pitching

last season, 94-68, 2nd in Atlantic, got swept in Atlantic Series
9th ranked farm system (RHP Brad Vedder #14, SS Ron Mudd #18, RHP Ivan Ramirez #33)
Payroll $2,507,308
Lineup and Pitching

last season 65-97, 5th in Atlantic
3rd ranked farm system (RHP Mike Kulbeth #1, 1B Matunde Simai #9, RHP Felike Ipo #21, Roberto Corral #37)
Payroll $1,928,947 - 7th
Lineup and Pitching

last season 105-57, first in Atlantic, lost Championship Series to Eureka.
11th ranked farm system (RHP Eddie Salazar #10, 3B Tom Newman #35)
Payroll $2,004,854 - 5th
Lineup and Pitching

OOTP Pre-Season Predictions
Pacific:
Eureka Redwoods 106-56
Cheyenne Buffalo 96-66
Dakota Eagles 91-71
Astoria Osprey 89-73
Baton Rouge Cajuns 60-102
Galveston Launch 54-108

Atlantic
Trois Rivieres Harfang 95-67
Chesapeake Admirals 86-76
Huron Gryphons 86-76
Germantown Pretzels 76-86
Plymouth Pilgrims 76-86
Florida Flamingos 60-102

Reminder, next season in 2105 there will be 2 new teams! A full announcement and expansion draft post will follow the end of the playoffs. Be prepared for the Alaska Avalanche and the Rome Gladiators!

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**Posted by BDoof** 1/30/2024 12:44 pm

2104 Season

April:

May:

June:

July:

August:

September:

2104 Season Standings

League Stat Leaders