World Baseball Classic XXV - Everything Thread

by **Equestrian States** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 5:02 pm

Welcome to the 25th edition of the World Baseball Classic, hosted by the Equestrian States. Please feel free to begin posting your RPs and rosters here in this thread. Please direct any OOC discussion to the WBC Discussion Thread.

Teams have been drawn into 10 groups of 6 and will play each team in their group twice, once at home, and once on the road. For the group stage, your own team’s stadium(s) will be used, so participants are asked to include stadium information in their rosters for the use of others.

Groups

Group 1
Byfugland (11)
Saintland (UR)
Free South Califas (25)
Ko-oren (27)
Central North America (UR)
Raxillion (83)

Group 2
Shadowbourne (33)
West Guiana (18)
Darmen (4)
Elykyellek (UR)
Songhia (UR)
Birolika (68)

Group 3
Skeckoa (UR)
Yesopalitha (3)
Cyborg Holland (22)
Quebecois Acadiana (UR)
Super-Llamaland (25)
Bloodbath Generation (99)

Group 4
Karditan (28)
Sicoutimont (19)
Parsee Mizuhashi (UR)
Powersith (49)
Rodard (UR)
Taeshan (7)

Group 5
The Serbian Empire (UR)
New Montreal States (17)
Lycrabon (8)
Komodo Dragon (UR)
Estope (33)
Aardenland (UR)

Group 6
Saugeais (5)
Slembana (83)
Thatius (41)
The Alphabet Letters (UR)
Michael VII (14)
Grandterre (UR)

Group 7
Strawbee (UR)
Kintratar (37)
Schmiegelland (UR)
Equestrian States (23)
New Matawan (96)
Tyneala (11)

Group 8
Milchama (2)
Mapletish (63)
Kinzar (UR)
Pretty Awesome Persons (UR)
The Royal Kingdom of Quebec (49)
Qazox (13)

Group 9
Vaugania (UR)
Zwangzug (15)
Lymantatia (29)
Thrilledge (10)
Backyard Sports (49)
The Sova Empire (UR)

Group 10
Maklohi Vai (19)
Allinlia (49)
ViZion (UR)
Western Cuba (1)
Kerblaekistan (32)
The Priory of St. Luc (UR)

New to Sports RPing or the WBC?

First, if you’re new to the NS Sports forum, I strongly encourage you read the Guide to Sports Roleplaying. I will mostly try to explain the differences between the WBC and other NS Sports tournaments in this section, and the guide does an excellent job of giving new participants a general idea of what to do and how tournaments generally work.

For those of you who want me to simply get to the basics, the first thing I’ll cover is the roster. A roster is a list of the names of your players and what positions they play; but if you want, you can post other information as well. This can include, but certainly isn’t limited to: handedness (for batting and throwing), strengths and weaknesses, statistics, and performances in previous tournaments or in your own domestic leagues. Other common elements of a good roster include images and information on stadium(s) your team uses, uniforms, and coaching staff.

Second, the Designated Hitter (DH) Rule is an aspect that is unique to baseball here on NS Sports. In short, the DH rule allows for teams to designate a player to bat for their pitcher, generally giving teams more flexibility when at bat. For more information on the DH rule and its implementation, please refer to the Wikipedia article on the subject, as it goes into far more detail than I can here. In regards to the WBC, the DH rule is only used if the home team uses a DH. If the home team does not use a DH, neither team will use the DH, regardless of the away team’s preference. If the home team has not specified (in their roster or an RP) whether they use a DH or not, the first participant to RP will dictate the use/nonuse of the DH in that game.

Finally, the RP Permissions box is an essential part of participating in any tournament. The idea of the box is to let your opponents know what you are willing to allow them to do, and what you aren’t willing to allow them to do. This includes injuries, lineup changes, the use of a DH, ejections, etc. Please post the following somewhere in your roster when you post one:

Code: Select all: My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following: Choose my runscorers: Yes/No Choose my lineup: Yes/No Follow my pitching rotation: Yes/No Godmod scoring events: Yes/No RP injuries to my players: Yes/No Godmod injuries to my players: Yes/No Eject my players: Yes/No Godmod other events: Yes/No Use DH at home: Yes/No

Scorination

Line scores will be posted but they do not need to be used. However, the final score must be the same. If your opponent RPs first, you must follow the same line score they used (whether it’s the one posted by me or one they made up).

Games will be scorinated between 5:00 and 6:30 PM EDT each day unless otherwise noted (Edit: Originally scheduled for 3-4 PM, but computer issues result in the delay, which has been kept after the issues were resolved). Should the cutoff time need to be changed, it will be pushed back and I will try to give no less than one day’s warning before this.

Tournament Schedule

Pre-Group Stage
Monday, February 18 - Thread Posted
Wednesday, February 20 - Group Draw Posted; Group Stage Schedule/Match-Ups Finalized

Group Stage
The group stage will consist of each team playing the others in their groups twice: once at home and once on the road. The first team listed in each matchup is the home team.

Sunday, February 24: Match Day 1 - 6v1, 5v2, 4v3
Monday, February 25: Match Day 2 - 4v6, 3v5, 2v1
Tuesday, February 26: Match Day 3 - 6v2, 1v3, 5v4
Wednesday, February 27: Match Day 4 - 5v6, 4v1, 3v2
Thursday, February 28: Match Day 5 - 6v3, 2v4, 1v5
Friday, March 1: Off Day
Saturday, March 2: Match Day 6 - 1v6, 2v5, 3v4
Sunday, March 3: Match Day 7 - 6v4, 5v3, 1v2
Monday, March 4: Match Day 8 - 2v6, 3v1, 4v5
Tuesday, March 5: Match Day 9 - 6v5, 1v4, 2v3
Wednesday, March 6: Match Day 10 - 3v6, 4v2, 5v1

Playoff Stage
The top two teams from each group will qualify for the playoff stage. Group winners will be seeded 1-10 based on the established tiebreakers (see host bid), and will receive an automatic bye to the round of 16. The top two second-place teams will also receive a bye to the round of 16 and will be seeded 11-12. The other eight second-place finishers will be seeded 13-20 and will face each other in a one-game playoff to determine which teams will advance to the round of 16. The play-in games will happen the day after the conclusion of the group stage, after which there will be one off day before the playoff stage begins.

The winners of the play-in games will face the top four group winners, determined by seeding. Following the reseeding between the play-in round and the round of 16, teams will not be reseeded after each round. All playoff series will be held in neutral venues throughout the Equestrian States.

Thursday, March 7: Round of 20 - Play-In Game
Friday, March 8: Off Day
Saturday, March 9: Round of 16 - Game 1
Sunday, March 10: Round of 16 - Game 2
Monday, March 11: Round of 16 - Game 3
Tuesday, March 12: Quarterfinals - Game 1
Wednesday, March 13: Quarterfinals - Game 2
Thursday, March 14: Quarterfinals - Game 3
Friday, March 15: Semifinals - Game 1
Saturday, March 16: Semifinals - Game 2
Sunday, March 17: Semifinals - Game 3
Monday, March 18: Championship Series / Third-Place Series - Game 1
Tuesday, March 19: Championship Series / Third-Place Series - Game 2
Wednesday, March 20: Championship Series / Third-Place Series - Game 3
Thursday, March 21: Championship Series - Game 4
Friday, March 22: Championship Series - Game 5 (Final Standings)

Useful Links

WBC Discussion Thread
Signup Thread
Host Bid
Current WBC Rankings
WBC Umpires Thread
World Baseball Classic 24 - Everything Thread
World Baseball Classic on WikiStates
Baseball on Wikipedia

by **Equestrian States** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 5:03 pm

The Pony Republic of Equestrian States
World Baseball Classic 25 - Host Stadium Information

Royal Canterlot Stadium

Location: Canterlot
Capacity: 55,000
Tennants: Canterlot Royalty
Will host: Semifinal and Championship Series games

Located just several blocks from the massive Equestria Dome (home stadium of the Equestrian national hoofball team), Royal Canterlot Stadium is the largest baseball-only sports venue in the country. Although baseball is not the most popular sport in the Equestrian States, the stadium often draws near-sellout crowds throughout the National Equestrian Baseball League’s season due largely to the excellent quality of the field and the experience of going to a ballgame.

Sky-High Coliseum

Location: Cloudsdale
Capacity: 45,000
Tennants: Cloudsdale Flyers and Cloudsdale Colts (Hoofball)
Will host: Semifinal and 3rd Place Series games

Normally used by the Equestrian Premier League (Hoofball) teams, the Cloudsdale Flyers and Cloudsdale Colts, Sky-High Coliseum is made almost entirely from clouds. For the World Baseball Classic, the stadium is being temporarily re-formed to accommodate the baseball teams that are expected to compete there. As was mentioned earlier in the guide, seating on balloons will be provided to a limited number of fans not comfortable with having magical spells cast on them.

Ponyville Park

Location: Ponyville
Capacity: 32,000
Tennants: Ponyville Stars
Will host: Round of 16 and Quarterfinal games

Located near the Ponyville Marina along the banks of the Mane River, Ponyville Park is among the more modern-looking venues that will be hosting playoff matches at the 25th World Baseball Classic. Having been built with style in mind, Ponyville Park also boasts the distinction of being among the most visually attracting baseball fields the Equestrian States has to offer. Unless the Equestrian national team is involved, fans here are generally among the most civil in a nation that is famed for being accepting of most (if not all) foreign visitors. As long as an entertaining game is on, the denizens of Ponyville will be more than happy to cram themselves into the stadium.

Forest Stadium

Location: Everfree
Capacity: 25,000
Tennants: Everfree Dragons
Will host: Round of 16 and Quarterfinal games

Located on the outskirts of the city near the edge of the Everfree Forest is wild-looking Forest Stadium. As is the case with many Everfree sports venues, the wild appearance is matched by the local fans devotion to their teams. In nearly every poll, Everfree teams rank near the top for best home-field advantage, which the Equestrian national teams often harness for international competitions. But regardless of who is playing, a full house should always be expected.

Mountainside Field

Location: Stalliongrad
Capacity: 34,750
Tennants: Stalliongrad Miners
Will host: Round of 16 and Quarterfinal games

Mountainside Field is a hitter’s ballpark. The high altitudes make the air considerably thinner, allowing for balls to carry further. Fans from Stalliongrad are typically a bit more rowdy than your average Equestrian crowd, but rarely allow things to get out-of-hoof. The reasonable security force also probably helps with that.

Baltimare Harbor Grounds

Location: Baltimare
Capacity: 31,850
Tennants: Baltimare Colts
Will host: Round of 16 and Quarterfinal games
Next to the Baltimare Harbor Pier is Baltimare Harbor Grounds. Thanks to a lack of success from the city’s prime hoofball team, the Baltimare Colts (and baseball in general) have seen a noticeable spike in attendance in the past couple years. The Stadium itself is relatively new, but was designed to keep in mind the older style of stadiums that were built when baseball first gained some popularity in the Equestrian States.

New Harmony Arena

Location: Manehattan
Capacity: 37,500
Tennants: Manehattan Supernovas
Will host: Round of 20 and Round of 16 games

It might not be the nicest-looking venue in the Equestrian States, but New Harmony Arena is certainly capable of comfortably hosting the large number of fans that are expected to descend on the Equestrian States for the World Baseball Classic group stage.

Foragers Field

Location: Whitetail
Capacity: 28,000
Tennants: Whitetail Foragers
Will host: Round of 20 and Round of 16 games

Within easy walking distance of Whitetail Town Hall, Foragers Field is a relatively small and cozy stadium. On game days, the town has been known to shut down almost entirely, with residents either piling into Foragers Field or heading to the numerous sports bars and cafés that are spread throughout the city. Within the stadium, the seats are packed together to maximize the number of fans that can fit. Although it may be crowded, Foragers Field's regular Equestrian attendees are generally as polite and considerate as those that inhabit the city the ballpark is located in.

Trottingham Memorial Stadium

Location: Trottingham
Capacity: 31,900
Tennants: Trottingham Titans
Will host: Round of 20 and Round of 16 games

Trottingham Memorial Stadium is arguably one of the least interesting venues in the Equestrian States. A typical stadium in just about every way imaginable, there’s nothing particularly intriguing about the stadium itself. Aside from the devoted fans of the Titans who call the stadium home, regular attendees are hardly unusual unless you aren’t used to seeing multicolored sapient ponies strolling around.

West Orchard Field

Location: Appleoosa
Capacity: 18,500
Tennants: Appleoosa Cider-Brewers
Will host: Round of 20 and Round of 16 games
Built on the site of an old apple orchard (hence the name), West Orchard Field is the smallest venue that will host World Baseball Classic games. However, the stadium’s small size is partially made up for by seating on the hills beyond the outfield bleachers, where attendees can purchase tickets for a small fee. West Orchard Field is also well-known for its apple cider, which is sold either alcoholic or non-alcoholic, and is brewed at a nearby brewery that is owned by the same family that owns the Appleoosa Cider-Brewers.

by **Maklohi Vai** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 5:12 pm

Maklohi Vai National Baseball Team
Nickname: Lumai
Acronym: MKV
Home Field: Kamanakai Oa'a Pani Stadium
MANAGER: Okao Lomnai

One name is not a misprint; some Vaian athletes go by one name

by **Saugeais** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 5:29 pm

Saugeais National Baseball Team
"The Rangers"
Style Modifier: +1

Manager: Claude Gagné - Age 49
Pitching Coach: Franklin Nopro - Age 39
Hitting Coach: Dick Robinson - Age 45
Strength/Conditioning Coach: Jacques Benoit - Age 45

Roster (name - age - bats - throws)

Pitchers
Starters:
Grier Adrichem - Age 32 - R - R (Bugny Fighters)
Cash Augustin  - Age 31 - L - L (Les Alliés Panthers)
Rodney Rey     - Age 29 - R - R (Dudlek Bandits)
Issac Schulz   - Age 26 - R - R (Westbay Blue Wave)
Jaxson Harmon  - Age 25 - L - L (Ville-DuPont Bulls) 

Relievers:
Dipaka Arends              - Age 35 - L - L (Arçon Flyers)
Koby Winter                - Age 32 - R - R (Bugny Fighters)
Weston Wheelock            - Age 30 - R - R (Ville-DuPont Bulls)
Hubert Hutson              - Age 34 - L - L (Les Alliés Panthers)
Montgomery Dyer (closer)   - Age 27 - R - R (Arçon Flyers)

Batters
Infielders:
Winston Chapman  (1B)  – Age 29 - R - R (Les Alliés Panthers)
Marek Atteberry (2B)   – Age 32 - R - R (Bartewick Centurions, Civil Citizenry)
Garret Garner (SS)     - Age 32 - L - L (Dudlek Bandits)
Wolfe Wilkinson (3B)   – Age 31 - S - L (Bugny Fighters)
Harald Parker  (2B/SS) – Age 34 - R - R (Ville-DuPont Bulls)
Erhard Danman (1B/3B)  - Age 26 - L - L (Metalton Robots)

Catchers:
Marco Bishop              - Age 28 - R - R (Metalton Robots)
Thibault Nelson           - Age 25 - R - R (Gilley Kings)

Outfielders:

Pip Joubert (RF)       - Age 31 - R - R (Gilley Kings)
Hervé Hoefler  (LF)    – Age 30 - L - L (Montbenoit Hawks)
Osvald Stewart (CF)    – Age 30 - L - L (Arçon Flyers)
Luitger Woods  (LF/RF) – Age 32 - R - R (Gilley Kings)
Henning Wyght (CF)     - Age 25 - L - R (Westbay Blue Wave)

DHs:
Radcliff Snyder - Age 35 - R - R (Metalton Robots)
Roger Spearing  - Age 33 - L - L (Longview Mavericks)

DH used at home: Y
Choose my runscorers: Y
Choose my lineup: N
Follow my Pitching Rotation: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y
RP injuries to my players: Y
Godmod injuries to my players: N

by **Kinzar** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 6:06 pm

Kinzar's 1st Ever World Baseball Classic Team!
Nickname: Wildcats
Denonym: Kinzites

Batters
Jersey #	Name	Age	Position	Bats	Throws	Domestic Club
35	 Curtis Carreon	32	C	R	R	Hudson
38	 Brett Chizinski	29	C	L	L	Garden City

9	 Howard Treadwell	28	INF (1B)	S	R	Wilmington
15	 Jimmy Deakin	21	INF (2B)	R	R	St. Paul
1	 Hideki Watanabe	23	INF (SS)	R	R	St. Petersburg
12	 Pablo Morales	27	INF (3B)	S	R	Compton
8	 Eddie Khristich	22	INF (1B/3B)	R	R	Wilmington
17	 Syed Muhammed	25	INF (2B/SS)	S	L	Taylorsville

7	 Devon Charles	24	OF (LF)	S	R	St. Petersburg
6	 Marion Phillips	25	OF (CF)	R	R	La Jolla
21	 Brett Alexander	23	OF (RF)	S	R	Wilmington
10	 Daniel Cheevers	26	OF	L	L	Parkersburg
3	 Brian Thompson	21	OF	L	L	Fort William
11	 Eduardo Gonzalez	25	OF	S	R	Marion

Starting Pitchers
Jersey #	Name	Age	Handed			Domestic Club
32	 Matthew Barnes	26	RHP			Hudson
36	 Javiar Arroyo	24	LHP			Glendale
33	 Glenn Elliot	26	RHP			St. Petersburg
44	 Radeek Williams	25	RHP			Lexington
30	 Wang Zhu	27	LHP			Garden City

Jersey #	Relief Pitchers	Age	Handed	Role		Domestic Club
42	 Francisco Velazquez	30	RHP	Closer		Lexington
43	 Julio Alvarado	28	LHP	Set-up		Leicester
48	 Michael Pennington	32	RHP	Short Relief		Canton
47	 Kevin Hitchcock	25	LHP	Anytime		Taylorsville
46	 Gabriel Smith	25	RHP	Long Relief		Hudson
45	 Hiroshi Nakatani	27	LHP	Long Relief		St. Petersburg

Coaching Staff

Jersey #	Coach	Age		Role		
51	 David Rogers	51		Manager		Hudson
52	 Ryan Curtis	56		Pitching Coach		Hudson
53	 Shawn Gregory	47		Hitting Coach		Wilmington
54	 Alex Ortiz	48		Bullpen Coach		Lexington
55	 Jerry Droilet	58		1st Base Coach		Hudson
56	 Abraham Rosenberg	60		3rd Base Coach		Hudson

Lineup: (use for either against LHP or RHP)
1) Phillips- CF
2) Watanabe- SS
3) Morales- 3B
4) Treadwell- 1B
5) Alexander- RF
6) Charles- LF
7) Carreon- C
8) Deakin- 2B
9) Pitcher

If DH, move Carreon and Deakin down a spot and insert Khristich.

Rotation:
Barnes
Arroyo
Elliot
Williams
Zhu

Choose my runscorers: Yes
Choose my lineup: No
Follow my Pitching Rotation: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: No
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Eject my players: No
Eject Coach: Yes
Godmod other events: No
Use DH at home: No

Home Stadium: TBD

by **Darmen** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 6:07 pm

Darmeni National Baseball Team

Manager: Erle Rakes (#45-Eau Claire Cavaliers)
Pitching Coach: Junior Hodges (#19-Eau Claire Express)
Hiting Coach: Simón Salazar (#20-Eau Claire Bears)
Bench Coach: Rodrigo Ortiz (#21-Cadott Red Sox)
1st Base Coach: Drew Dawson (#22-Brady City Braves)
3rd Base Coach: Jimmie De La Cruz (#23-Bloomer Woodticks)
Strength and Conditioning Coach: Haven Todd (#25-Darmen City White Sox)
Trainer: Israel Salamanca (Augusta Athletics)
Ball Boy: Conor Rakes (#26-Son of the Manager)
Bat Boy: Ivan Rakes (#27-Son of the Manager)

POS  Name                Num B T Club
SP:  Maxwell Travis      #12 R R Eau Claire Cavaliers
SP:  Bart Rennold        #1  R R Eau Claire Cavaliers
SP:  Allen Grey          #34 R R Augusta Athletics
SP:  Stacey Samson       #99 L L Menomonie Eagles
SP:  Jaden Bryan         #56 L L Scott City Blue Jays
MR:  Bobbie Monday       #5  R R Eau Claire Express
MR:  Alfred Wyght        #4  L L Eau Claire Express
MR:  Gordon Neville      #2  R L LR Hawks
MR:  Shanon Fay          #17 L R Eau Claire Bears
LR:  Wade Tobin          #10 R R Eau Claire Cavaliers
SU:  Brendon Snider      #24 R R Augusta Athletics
SU:  Indigo Easom        #57 R R Eau Claire Express
CL:  Takehiko Autenberry #3  R R Scott City Blue Jays

C:   Hugo Lund           #8  R R Menomonie Eagles
C:   Hiraku Ott          #7  S R Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks
1B:  Jaylen Garret       #6  S L Hallie Eagles
2B:  Ernesto Parish      #18 R R Jim Falls Sturgeons
SS:  Tim Prince          #11 R R Sherwood Conds (Civil Citizenry)
SS:  Jack Lin            #9  R R Briarshaw Hawks (Civil Citizenry)
3B:  Micky Thomas        #13 S L LR Hawks
IF:  Raeburn Wolf        #14 L L Eau Claire Bears
LF:  Noble Gary          #15 R R Tim City Athletics
CF:  Roland Payne        #16 R R Tilden Tigers
RF:  Baldric Hilton      #76 L L Darmen City White Sox
OF:  Zeke Belcher        #99 S R Bloomer Woodticks
UTIL:Jermaine Winthrop   #66 R R Brady City Braves
DH:  Tracy Cannon        #69 L R Cadott Red Sox

Batting Order-Without DH
1-Gary
2-Lund
3-Garret
4-Prince
5-Parish
6-Thomas
7-Payne
8-Hilton
9-Pitcher?

Batting Order-With DH
1-Gary
2-Ott
3-Cannon
4-Prince
5-Garret
6-Parish
7-Thomas
8-Payne
9-Hilton

Pitching Rotation
1-Travis
2-Rennold
3-Grey
4-Samson
5-Bryan

Stadium:Carson Park, Eau Claire(Capacity:3,800)

Uniforms

RP Permissions
Choose my Scorers: Yes
Choose my Lineup: No, it's already listed.
Follow my Pitching Rotation: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: Yes, but keep it realistic.
RP Injuries to my Players: No
Godmod injuries to my Players: No
Godmod other events: Yes
Designated Hitter at Home: Yes

by **Lycrabon** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 6:22 pm

Nation: Incorporated States of Lycrabon (short version: Lycrabon)
TLA (Olympics code): ISL
Name: Blue Jays
Home Stadium: Riverside Stadium, St. Catherine, Newcastle Province. Think PNC Park (Pittsburgh, USA) dimensions.
No DH used.
MODIFIER: +3.5

LYCRABON BLUE JAYS ROSTER FOR CLASSIC XXV
Coaching Staff:
MGR: 14 Brianna Bruce (P from Newmanistan, was previously pitching coach)
1ST: 28 Sam Daniels
3RD: 70 Erik Gwynne
PITCH: 9 Jonathan Short
BENCH COACH: 40 Javier Wickman

Starting Lineups:
1B 1 Carl Maynard (37)
LF 33 Alonzo Osborn (36)
2B 2 Chad Price (37)
RF 46 Nick Mayo (23)
SS 4 Sean McCormick (29)
CF 8 Jeremy Kramer (39)
(Pitcher spot)
C 6 Gene Welch (35)
3B 3 Cliff Mayo (37)

BENCH:
1B 41 Mark Bray (28)
2B 29 Scott Green (36)
3B 30 Shawn Grimes (34)
SS 17 Tony Schwartz (24, St. Catherine Mets (NBL, Lycrabon)
CF 10 Dave Cummings (24)
RF 00 Russell Green (22)
C 11 Stan Hines (24)
LF 7 J.C. Tyson (36)

PITCHERS:
P 18 Tom Benson (32, plays for Bartewick Inter in Civil Citizenry)
P 99 Paul Bray (22, younger brother of Mark Bray)
P 43 Paul Lawrence (26)
P 34 Sam Fitzpatrick (21, Riverton Otters (NBL, Lycrabon)

BULLPEN:
LRP 19 Tyrone Conley (44)
LRP 39 Mitchell Johnston (38)
MRP 42 Leroy Harrison (44)
SU 44 Clifford Nash (43)
CL 45 Darrell Lane (41)

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my runscorers: Yes
Choose my lineup: No
Follow my pitching rotation: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod injuries to my players: No, I will choose
Eject my players: Yes but be fair about it
Godmod other events: Yes use common sense
Use DH at home: No

For the duration of the Classic, the team will wear 'JB" patches in honor of the passing of the matriarch of Lycrabon recently. (OOC: The team IC voted to leave the patches on for this Classic as well. Since I'm still dealing with stuff from that, the patches stay on for this Classic.)

by **Saintland** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 7:26 pm

Saintland National Baseball Team

Style Modifier: -4
Captain: Petrus Arminus
Colors: Red and White
Stadium: Royal Park
Stadium Location: St. Petrus
Stadium Capacity: 47,209
Distance to Walls: 345 feet to left and right, 425 to center
Stadium Surface: SaintTurf

Roster (All stats from Saintland Baseball League 2012 season, a 182-game season)

Rotation

# Name                  B/T Starts  IP    Win-Loss   ERA   SO   BB
1 #1 Ioannes Bebius     L/L   49    375     40-4     1.83  413  107
2 #28 Andreas Fundanus  R/R   45    327     29-10    2.48  308  125
3 #47 Paulus Famulus    R/R   47    319     32-6     2.67  392  158
4 #22 Marcus Laelius    L/R   38    262     21-12    2.31  147   67

Bullpen

Role Name                  B/T Games IP  Win-Loss Saves-Chances  ERA  SO  BB
CL   #82 Josephus Oppius   R/R   97  138   4-8       62-67       1.22 179 72
SU   #12 Petrus Nonius     L/L   64   82   7-5        4-10       2.38  93 21
MR   #78 Lucas Rufus       S/R   38   45   2-4        0-3        2.03  23  8
LR   #61 Thomas Ulpius     R/L   26   97   7-2        0-0        2.65  41 33

Starting Lineup (listed in order)

POS Name                 B/T  G  AB  R   H   2B 3B HR RBI SB  CS BB  SO   AVG  OBP  SLG
CF  #3 Petrus Tragus     R/R 173 644 133 217 32 14  4  58 128 47 103  27 .337 .429 .449
SS  #2 Ioannes Sentius   S/R 165 572  97 184 28  4 11  64  25  7  63  78 .322 .389 .442
RF  #51 Paulus Sittius   L/R 139 508  69 157 36  1  9  77   2  4  35  22 .309 .353 .437
1B  #25 Lucius Maccius   L/L 179 592  83 152 27  0 42 108   1  0 102 157 .257 .366 .515
3B  #5 Lucas Maianius    R/R 182 656  79 192 45  6 23  92   5  2  73  68 .293 .363 .485
LF  #11 Matthaeus Bebius R/L  83 289  46  86 17  3 12  58  14  3  36  47 .298 .375 .502
C   #7 Petrus Arminus    R/R 135 471  52 142 24  1 19  83   0  2  73 103 .301 .395 .478
2B  #33 Marcus Tragus    R/R 164 557  62 137 21  5  7  37  42  9  53  43 .246 .311 .339

Bench

POS Name                 B/T  G  AB  R   H   2B 3B HR RBI SB  CS BB  SO   AVG  OBP  SLG
C   #45 Thomas Ennius    R/R 122 437  43 117 13  0 12  65   2  3  57  85 .268 .352 .380
IF  #9 Lucas Cnisius     R/R 167 599  84 174 23  7 21  86  26 10  32  97 .290 .326 .434
IF  #46 Matthaeus Novius R/R 176 627  76 145 36  2 46  98   0  2  78 188 .231 .316 .515
OF  #79 Paulus Juventius R/R 152 572 103 174 23 11  1  47  72  8  24  31 .304 .332 .388
OF  #88 Petrus Iulus     L/L 134 448  72 116 31  7 27  77  34 11  87 105 .259 .379 .540

Notes

Marcus Tragus is an exceptional defensive 2B. Matthaeus and Ioannes Bebius are brothers, as are Paulus and Marcus Tragus. Sittius is a defensive liability. He used to be a great defensive player and a very fast player, but he's gained weight. He can still hit. Ennius is the better defensive catcher, but Arminus is above-average defensively. Matthaeus Bebius is returning from a season-ending leg injury suffered last June 26th. Rufus returned from an injury in midseason of last year. The Saintland team uses a 4-man rotation and a relatively small bullpen because that is the custom in Saintland. In Saintland, the closer gets many 6-out save opportunities. Cnisius is a middle infielder and Novius is a corner infielder. Cnisius normally plays 2nd base and Novius normally plays 3rd base. Juventius and Iulus are both center fielders, but both also have experience playing elsewhere in the outfield. Saintland will use its bench aggressively because most of the bench players are of comparable ability to the starters and have different skill sets. Sanctii athletes are taught not to argue with officials and doing so is unthinkable.

Update: After the 4th game, Petrus Arminus was stripped of his captaincy. Petrus Tragus will be the new captain. Ennius will start instead of Arminus at catcher until further notice.

by **Estope** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 8:00 pm

Nation: Estope
Acronym: EST
Home Park: Thomas-Johnson Field (18,650)
Manager: Felipe Sweigart - Age 46 - (11-6)
Pitching Coach: Nicolas Carr - Age 57
Hitting Coach: Josh Paula - Age 46
Fielding Coach: Taylor Neyman - Age 39

Line-up
1. Alex Avez
2. Max Meister
3. Cory Keys
4. Jessie Driggers
5. Henry Fowler
6. Fabio Fernandez
7. Austin Forde
8. DH Bryant Bolman or Pitcher
9. James Campella

Style Modifier: -4

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my runscorers: Yes
Choose my lineup: No
Follow my pitching rotation: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
RP injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Eject my players: Yes
Godmod other events: Yes
Use DH at home: Yes

by **Allinlia** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 8:46 pm

Allinlian Imperial Baseball Team
Nickname: Allinlian All Stars
Acronym: ALL
Home Field: Estes Field (City of Fonzona, Allinlia) Capacity: 42,445
MANAGER: Raymond Weiss -Avallaice Diamonds

A team constructed from the multimillion Yoso earning superstars of Allinlia's 30 team Professional Baseball League, after getting an upset win over the mighty Western Cuba and overall achieving slight progress in a tough group last WBC, the Allinlians nevertheless disappointed as they failed to make the playoffs with their 4-6 record, 1 win better than their debut.

The roster has mostly stayed intact from the one the empire utilized in it's first 2 trips to the classic, it has nevertheless seen some interesting changes, overall it has gone a bit younger and more in line with the recent state of affairs in Allinlia's domestic baseball league. Additionally after 2 seasons a couple of players just seemed to never get comfortable with international tournament play and were cut.

exciting young Patronus Falcons ace Jerry Bowler replaces the great Xavier Wilson in the starting rotation. Bowler is coming off a pitcher of the year campaign and has looked very dominant recently. Wilson remains one of, if not the best pitchers in the domestic league and has managed to lead his Caoloon Bulls to a championship quite recently, however the veteran struggled immensely in all of his WBC games and just seemed to be having a miserable time in the tournament. Cutting him loose is probably will do him as much good as the team.

The aging Terrell Hunter was replaced by Fonzona Giants center fielder Joey Bezzio Jr. one of the fastest center and most athletic fielders in the league right now, especially on defense. Bezzio Jr. also takes the lead-off spot in the starting rotation originally held by Conor Levins

Another aging and declining great, Jason Reece was cut, in favor of Dallint Stallions infielder George Mayo, who will play off the bench.

Travis Patterson and Wall Largo seemed to struggle in the bullpen last WBC and have been replaced by young Tallos Hawks closer Kel White, who will play mid relief, and Sullo Hounds ace pitcher Doug Hendriks, who will be the team's new long reliever.

Conor Levins, Cal Gordo, and Crowder Grimes have been benched while Devin Kearns, Toby Abbott, and Nick Fasano have been put into the starting rotation. Bobby Lecroy has been moved to mid relief as Fonzona Giants closer Tommy Vickers will become the new WBC closer and the Mantarays's Boof Mendoza is moved into the set-up spot

Lastly, Avallaice Diamonds manager Raymond Weiss is replacing Ron Gardner. Gardner has generally done a pretty decent job navigating the tangled mess of egos that make up this team of super-stars. The sports council likely thought a new direction at manager was warranted due to the team's limited improvement, hopefully the change of pace works out and Allinlia can see the playoffs for the first time in international play with this WBC!

Home Field: Estes Field, Fonzona

Home of the defending champion Fonzona Giants! A smallish mid market city of little note located in the dry canyons and mesas of Allinlia's northwest mountain range, the city of Fonzona is a quiet and out of the way town with still alot to do. The biggest attraction is the beautiful countryside, the area is home to a number of national parks and the local food is of note, featuring many sizzling traditional dishes that make generous use of the region's numerous types of chile peppers. The BBQ techniques utilized by the local restaurants are based on ancient native Dralin traditions dating back thousands of years. Fonzona is home to many of Allinlia's largest shipping companies as the lonely network of backroads winding through the desert and mountains provide shortcuts to many of the empire's primier cities.

by **Aardenland** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 4:05 pm

The National Baseball Team of Aardenland

Stadium: Peace Stadium (Capacity 77,595) in the borough of Koningstad in the capital of New Koninghaven.

Manager:
Batari Sastrowardoyo

Assistant Managers/Coaches:
Henry Louis Brock
Melvin Stokkers
Hubertina Kors

ROSTER:

For more information about the players, including genders, ages, teams, and strengths, go here:

http://www.nationstates.net/nation=aard ... k/id=88274

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my runscorers: Yes
Choose my lineup: No
Follow my pitching rotation: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
RP injuries to my players: No
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Eject my players: No
Godmod other events: No
Use DH at home: No

by **Equestrian States** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 4:38 pm

The Pony Republic of Equestrian States
National Baseball Team - World Baseball Classic 25

Team Background
After another mediocre showing in the 24th World Baseball Classic, the Equestrian national baseball team will enter the silver edition of the distinguished tournament in a position it has never been in: the host nation. With the Equestrian States playing host to the elimination stages of the tournament, there will be much pressure from a public hungry for victory for the team make it to the second round. Only once in the Phoenixes’ history has the team made it beyond the group stage. That was in WBC 23, when the Equestrians stunned top-ranked and reigning champions Western Cuba en route to a berth in the round of 16, where they were swept by eventual winners Milchama.

The biggest questions surrounding the team are: Can the Phoenixes live up to the expectations of a growing fan base and advance to the second round? If the Equestrian States does advance, will the usually small crowds turn out in greater numbers to bolster the Phoenixes chances? And how will hosting the World Baseball Classic impact the popularity of the sport in the ‘States?

All-Time Stats
Ranking: 23rd (tied w/ Cosumar)
Record: 28-24 (.538)
Nickname (Unofficial): The Phoenixes
Achievements: Semifinals (WBC 25), Round of 16 (WBC 23), 1st Seed in Playoffs Stage (WBC 25)

Group 7
#11 - Tyneala
#23 - Equestrian States
#37 - Kintratar
#96 - New Matawan
UR - Strawbee
UR - Schmiegelland

Tournament Schedule

Group Play
MD1: Equestrian States 11, Schmiegelland 2 at Royal Canterlot Stadium (cap. 55,000) in Canterlot, Equestrian States (Win)
MD2: Tyneala 4, Equestrian States 3 at Forest Stadium (cap. 25,000) in Everfree, Equestrian States (Loss, 10 Innings)
MD3: Equestrian States 4, New Matawan 3 at Rolling Hill Field (cap. 42,750) in Mayberry, New Matawan (Win)
MD4: Equestrian States 8, Strawbee 4 at New Harmony Arena (cap. 37,500) in Manehattan, Equestrian States (Win)
MD5: Equestrian States 14, Kintratar 3 at an Unknown Stadium (cap. Unknown) in an Unknown City, Kintratar (Win)
MD6: Equestrian States 7, Schmiegelland 6 at Jampaa Kantoud Parq (cap. Unknown) in an Unknown City, Schmiegelland (Win)
MD7: Equestrian States 9, Tyneala 2 at an Unknown Stadium (cap. Unknown) in an Unknown City, Tyneala (Win)
MD8: Equestrian States 1, New Matawan 0 at Ponyville Park (cap. 32,000) in Ponyville, Equestrian States (Win)
MD9: Equestrian States 7, Strawbee 1 at Strawbee National Baseball Stadium (cap. 41,888) in Peerson, Strawbee (Win)
MD10: Kintratar 6, Equestrian States 5 at Royal Canterlot Stadium (cap. 55,000) in Canterlot, Equestrian States (Loss)

Playoffs (Round of 20)
Bye: Automatic Advancement to Round of 16

Round of 16
Game 1: ₁Equestrian States 7, ₁₆Ko-oren 3 at Ponyville Park (cap. 32,000) in Ponyville, Equestrian States (Win; EQS Leads 1-0)
Game 2: ₁Equestrian States 8, ₁₆Ko-oren 6 at Ponyville Park (cap. 32,000) in Ponyville, Equestrian States (Win; EQS Wins 2-0)

Quarterfinals
Game 1: ₉Free South Califas 5, ₁Equestrian States 3 at Baltimare Harbor Grounds (cap. 31,850) in Baltimare, Equestrian States (Loss; FSC Leads 1-0)
Game 2: ₁Equestrian States 9, ₉Free South Califas 2 at Baltimare Harbor Grounds (cap. 31,850) in Baltimare, Equestrian States (Win; Series Tied 1-1)
Game 3: ₁Equestrian States 5, ₉Free South Califas 1 at Baltimare Harbor Grounds (cap. 31,850) in Baltimare, Equestrian States (Win; EQS Wins 2-1)

Semifinals
Game 1: ₄Zwangzug 8, ₁Equestrian States 6 at Royal Canterlot Stadium (cap. 55,000) in Canterlot, Equestrian States (Loss; ZWZ Leads 1-0)
Game 2: ₄Zwangzug 3, ₁Equestrian States 1 at Royal Canterlot Stadium (cap. 55,000) in Canterlot, Equestrian States (Loss; ZWZ Wins 2-0)

Third Place Series
Game 1: ₃Milchama 9, ₁Equestrian States 5 at Sky-High Coliseum (cap. 45,000) in Cloudsdale, Equestrian States (Loss; MIL Leads 1-0)
Game 2: ₁Equestrian States 8, ₃Milchama 5 at Sky-High Coliseum (cap. 45,000) in Cloudsdale, Equestrian States (Win; Series Tied 1-1)
Game 3: ₃Milchama 4, ₁Equestrian States 0 at Sky-High Coliseum (cap. 45,000) in Cloudsdale, Equestrian States (Loss; MIL Wins 2-1)

Roster
## - Pos. - Name (B/T) - Age - Gender Species - Team (Specialties: Pinch-Runner, Pinch-Hitter, etc.)

Home/Away Batting Order (No DH)
#23 - CF - Blazer (R/R) - 27 - Male Unicorn - Canterlot Royalty
#17 - 3B - Matt Jackson (L/L) - 28 - Male Human - Baltimare Colts
#12 - LF - Ashley Hamilton (L/R) - 24 - Female Human - Everfree Dragons
#28 - 1B - Steven Wilson (R/R) - 32 - Male Human - Canterlot Royalty
#43 - RF - Firefury (R/R) - 38 - Male Pegasus - Ponyville Stars
#53 - SS - Steel Nerves (L/L) - 24 - Male Minotaur - Everfree Dragons
#26 - C - Stonewall (R/L) - 35 - Male Pegasus - Appleoosa Cider-Brewers
#31 - 2B - Ironclaw (S/R) - 41 - Female Dragon - Everfree Dragons
## - P - Starting Pitcher

Away Batting Order (When DH is Used)
#23 - CF - Blazer (R/R) - 27 - Male Unicorn - Canterlot Royalty
#17 - 3B - Matt Jackson (L/L) - 28 - Male Human - Baltimare Colts
#12 - LF - Ashley Hamilton (L/R) - 24 - Female Human - Everfree Dragons
#28 - 1B - Steven Wilson (R/R) - 32 - Male Human - Canterlot Royalty
#43 - RF - Firefury (R/R) - 38 - Male Pegasus - Ponyville Stars
#53 - SS - Steel Nerves (L/L) - 24 - Male Minotaur - Everfree Dragons
#25 - DH - Chang (S/R) - 44 - Female Tiger - Everfree Dragons
#26 - C - Stonewall (R/L) - 35 - Male Pegasus - Appleoosa Cider-Brewers
#31 - 2B - Ironclaw (S/R) - 41 - Female Dragon - Everfree Dragons

Pitching Rotation
#20 - SP - Ripcurrent (R/R) - 29 - Female Unicorn - Ponyville Stars
#8 - SP - Fireball (R/R) - 30 - Male Earth Pony - Appleoosa Cider-Brewers
#48 - SP - Kerry Stevens (L/L) - 35 - Male Human - Canterlot Royalty

Bench
#25 - DH/OF - Chang (S/R) - 44 - Female Tiger - Everfree Dragons (Pinch Hitter #1)
#24 - OF - Lupus (R/R) - 32 - Male Wolf - Appleoosa Cider-Brewers
#32 - OF - Goldstar (R/R) - 24 - Male Minotaur - Ponyville Stars (Pinch Hitter #2)
#7 - 1B - Alyssa Riis (L/L) - 25 - Female Human - Everfree Dragons (Pinch Runner #1)
#56 - 2B - Ben Hutchinson (R/R) - 32 - Male Human - Canterlot Royalty
#4 - 3B - Irontooth (L/L) - 23 - Male Dragon - Baltimare Colts (Pinch Runner #2)
#40 - 1B/2B - Razorclaw (R/R) - 34 - Male Griffin - Fillydelphia Phoenixes (Pinch Runner #3)
#3 - C - Jolt (R/R) - 39 - Male Earth Pony - Everfree Dragons

Bullpen (In order of use)
#44 - P - Sinker (R/R) - 31 - Male Earth Pony - Appleoosa Cider-Brewers
#11 - P - Cirius (L/L) - 24 - Male Minotaur - Fillydelphia Phoenixes
#22 - P - Amanda Hill (R/R) - 28 - Female Human - Everfree Dragons
#33 - P - Andrew Andrus (R/R) - 26 - Male Human - Canterlot Royalty
#55 - P - Flutterfire (L/L) - 28 - Female Unicorn - Everfree Dragons (Closer)

Stadiums
See Host Nation Info post

RP Permissions
My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my Runscorers: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: Yes
Choose my Lineup: No
Follow my Pitching Rotation: Yes
RP Injuries to my Players: Yes - Minor injuries only, nothing that will keep them out beyond on the end of the game
Godmod Injuries to my Players: Yes - See the above restrictions
Eject my Players: No - If you really want to, TG me with a request and I'll consider it
Designated Hitter at Home: No
Godmod Other Events: Yes - Please TG me before doing anything extreme though

by **ViZion** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 5:20 pm

ViZionarian Gamers

The Gamers Return After Six Year WBC Hiatus

WBC 19 Playoffs

The ViZionarian Gamers have returned to the World Baseball Classic, having a magical run in the WBC19 before falling short in round 2 of the playoffs against third-ranked Churchma. That team helped shine some light on ViZion's quality as a baseball nation, given it had zero international exposure previous to that tournament.

Many of the stars of that WBC19 team are returning, including Hollier, the teams astonishingly skilled 2B who many argued was the WBC19 MVP, and Lumar Johnson, who is the manager this time around, up from the bench coach previously.

The Gamers look to be an exciting one to watch, possibly more so this time due to having more experience in such a global environment.

25 Man Roster

Lineup
With DH:
1. Jarrell Hollier, 2B
2. George LaRue, CF
3. Tanner Lenard, 1B
4. Ruben Davaloz, DH
5. Michael Richardson, 3B
6. Harold McMandle, RF
7. Vince Liver, LF
8. Richard Matthews, C
9. Hiroshi Wakimatsu, SS

Without DH:
1. Jarrell Hollier, 2B
2. George LaRue, CF
3. Tanner Lenard, 1B
4. Ruben Davaloz, LF
5. Michael Richardson, 3B
6. Harold McMandle, RF
7. Richard Matthews, C
8. Hiroshi Wakimatsu, SS
9. (Pitcher)

Field Management
Manager: Lumar Johnson
Age: 65
Management Style: Hard nosed
Game Management Type: Aggressive (extra bases, steals)
Credentials: 3 World Series rings as manager, .548 career win pct (17 seasons)

Bench Coach: Richard Morse
Age: 43
Management Style: Hard nosed
Game Management Type: Aggressive (extra bases, steals)
Credentials: 1 World Series rings as manager, .639 career win pct (4 seasons)

Home Stadium: Vitalita Park
Built In: 2008
City: Vitalita, ViZion
LF: 332'
LCF: 389'
CF: 414'
RCF: 376'
RF: 330'
Field: Grass
Roof: Open
Outfield Fence Height: 14' - 7' - 7'
Foul Ground Size: Large
Seating Capacity: 129,576
DH Rule In Effect: Yes

Management Strategies:
Hit & Run: High
Sac Bunt: Average
Sac Fly: Average
Squeeze: Low
Extra Bases: High
Steals: Very High
Tag Up: High
Pinch Hit: Low (with DH), Average (without DH)
Pinch Run: Average
Defensive Replacement: Average
Pitch Through Trouble: Above Average
High Pitch Counts/Complete Games: Very High
Willingness to go Beyond Nine Innings: High

Role Play Information:
Choose my runscorers: Yes
Choose my lineup: No
Follow my pitching rotation: No
Godmod scoring events: Yes within reason
RP injuries to my players: No
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Eject my players: Yes if pre-approved
Godmod other events: Yes if pre-approved
Use DH at home: Yes

Schedule & Results
MD1 - @ Western Cuba (1) - Loss, 7-4 - Postgame Report
MD2 - Host Kerblaekistan (32) - Loss, 4-2 - Postgame Report
MD3 - @ Maklohi Vai (19) - Loss, 6-2 - Postgame Report
MD4 - Host Allinlia (49) - Win, 4-3 - Postgame Report
MD5 - @ The Priory of St. Luc (UR)
MD6 - Host Western Cuba (1)
MD7 - @ Kerblaekistan (32)
MD8 - Host Maklohi Vai (19)
MD9 - @ Allinlia (49)
MD10 - Host The Priory of St. Luc (UR)

Current WBC 25 Record: 1-3
Noted Games to Look Forward To:
MD1 @ Western Cuba - First WBC 25 game, vs. 1st overall ranking team
MD2 Host Kerblaekistan - Home Opener
MD6 Host Western Cuba - Host 1st overall ranked team
MD10 Host The Priory of St. Luc - Final WBC 25 non-playoff game

by **Karditan** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 5:32 pm

Team Nickname: The Wild Kards
Demonym: Karditani
TLA: KRD

Home Stadium: National Park in Neighpon. 40,000 Capacity. 415ft straight left, 430ft left-center, 435ft straight center, 370ft right-center, 290ft straight right.

RP Permissions:
Choose my runscorers: Y
Follow my lineup: Y
Follow my Pitching Rotation: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y
RP injuries to my players: Y
Godmod injuries to my players: N
Eject my players: Y
Godmod other events: Y
Designated Hitter at home: N

by **Powersith** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:42 pm

Powersith Baseball Giants Return to World Baseball Classic XXV!

With a forgettable 1st time at the World Baseball Classic in WBC XXIV, the Baseball Giants want to improve greatly from the 3-7 record from last time. They have added new, young pitchers to fill in the retirements of Willie Ways and Michael Mendez, and the troublemaker Mentov Rislo. Much of the team stays the same, however, as they will use their experiences from WBC XXIV to help earn wins in XXV.

The Baseball Giants will be playing in the newly constructed Imperial National Baseball Park, located in the Southern Coast of Powersith.
Imperial National Baseball Park, Coastal View, Powersith (Capacity:75,000)

Powersith Baseball Giants Uniform

With that, here is you rosters of the Powersith Baseball Giants of WBC XXV!

Manager: Ricky Rustov Age 56 (Record:3-7)

Name Age Bats Throws Jersey #

Pitchers (starting rotation):
Willie Ways Jr. - 35 - R - R #12
Willie Ways III - 17 - L - L # 33
Brian Bakerson-18-R-R-#14
John Phoenix-23-L-L-#16
Lei Wingo - 33 - L - L #13

Bullpen (Relief/Closers):
Joseph Wasco - 34 - L - L #2
Jermey Les - 22 - R - R- #3
Kivnov Reknov - 23 - R - R #5
Nino Rodriguesz- 28 - L - L #7
Vergil Smith-32-R-R #15

Infielders:
Henry Links(1B) - 35 - R - R #55
Vickkanov Bleckat (2B) - 34 - R - R #69
Stepehn Contras (SS) - 22 - R - R #99
Guermo Menenrick(3B) - 34 - L - L #98

Substitute Infielders
Taylor Smith (2B/3B) - 46 - R - R #85
Ken Smith (1B/SS) - 44 - R - R #83

Catcher:
Mendez Wilson- 42 - L - L #29
Backup Catcher
Brandon Lbanez - 19 - R - R #39

Outfielders:
Charlie Klaz (LF) - 33 - L - L #44
Ben Belmont (CF) - 34 - L - L #41
Steven Choi (RF) - 29 - R - R #56

Backup Outfielders
Ryan Caslo (LF/CF) - 24 - L - L #77
Vincent Toyroy (CF/RF) - 47 - R - R #00

DH:
Timothy Aswell

Batting Order (With DH):
1.Stephan Contras
2.Ben Belmont
3.Steven Choi
4.Henry Links
5.Guermo Menenrick
6. Mendez Wilson
7.Vickkanov Bleckat
8.Charlie Kaz
9. Timothy Aswell (DH)

Batting Order (Without DH):
1.Stephan Contras
2.Ben Belmont
3.Steven Choi
4.Henry Links
5.Guermo Menenrick
6. Mendez Wilson
7.Vickkanov Bleckat
8.Charlie Kaz
9. Starting Pitcher for the game

RP Permissions:
My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my runscorers: Yes
Choose my lineup: No
Follow my pitching rotation: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
RP injuries to my players: Yes (reasonable injuries)
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Eject my players:No
Godmod other events: No
Use DH at home: Yes

by **New Montreal States** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 11:32 pm

New Montreal States Reformed Expos Roster
Manager: Lionel Dayton
Home games are played WITH the DH

The National and Montréalais League teams are reluctant to let their best veterans, especially those with colossal paychecks, play in the WBC. The Reformed Expos therefore consist mostly of prospects and rookies, seasoned by a few veterans seeking a competitive international experience before hanging it up.

Starting Lineup

SS 18 Isidore Lemieux
2B 31 Réjean Roland
RF 3 Larry Walker
DH 6 Denis Thion-Tremblay
1B 2 Paul Stewart
3B 40 Mitch McCracken
LF 9 Antoine Ledoux
CF 4 Gentille Thiboudin
C 00 Max Fortex

Bench

OF/1B/3B 14 Greg Hoagland (best pinch hitter)
C/1B 20 Joe Barger
SS/2B 25 Jean-Laurent Valhomme (best pinch runner)
IF/CF 19 Cédric Vachon
OF/3B 17 Pierre Leduc

Starting Rotation

RHP 5 Ronnie Ledoux
LHP 24 Henri Hetfield
RHP 3 Luc Montselle
RHP 7 André Couselle

Long Relief/Spot Starters

LHP 22 Ian Lecavalier
RHP 14 Nicholas Berthelette

Short Relief/Situational

RHP 17 Gordon Wingate
RHP 8 Ben Baffle
LHP 21 Alexander Edgmont
LHP 36 Alexandros Diapoulos (setup man)
RHP 12 Frédéric Lefèvre (closer)

Stadia for home games:

vs. The Serbian Empire (UR) @Cité Sportif, Sherbrooke, wind usually blows from leftfield towards home, capacity 55,000
Lycrabon (8) @Parc Jarry, New Montreal, wind usually blows from home towards a short right-center porch, capacity 69,450
Komodo Dragon (UR) @Citydome, St. James, indoor field, capacity 49,000
Estope (33) @The Big Tent, Valdemont, indoor field, capacity 59,980
Aardenland (UR) @Old Hoss Radbourne Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, wind usually blows from leftfield towards first base, capacity 75,550

Code: Select all: My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following: Choose my runscorers: Yes Choose my lineup: Yes Follow my pitching rotation: Yes Godmod scoring events: Yes RP injuries to my players: Yes Godmod injuries to my players: No Eject my players: Yes Godmod other events: No bloodshed or international incidents Use DH at home: Yes

by **Elykyellek** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 11:54 pm

The Elykyellek National Baseball Team is proud to compete in it's first World Baseball Classic.

Home games in the group stage will be played at Ostrich Colony Park in Elykyellek City which seats 47,860

Rosters for the Elykyellek National Baseball Team

# - Pos - Name (B/T) - Age

Lineup – No DH
#59 - C -Bob Gurr (R/R) - 28
#1 - 1B - Ub Iwerks (R/R) - 23
#55 - CF - Ward Kimball (R/R) - 26
#13 - SS - Marc Davis (R/R) - 25
#20 - LF - Paul Frees (L/L) - 29
#14 - 3B - Thurl Ravenscroft (R/R) - 31
#64 - 2B - Marty Sklar (L/L) - 27
#60 - RF - Joe Rafnt (L/L) - 24
Pitcher

Lineup – With DH
#59 - C -Bob Gurr (R/R) - 28
#1 - 1B - Ub Iwerks (R/R) - 23
#55 - CF - Ward Kimball (R/R) - 26
#13 - SS - Marc Davis (R/R) - 25
#20 - LF - Paul Frees (L/L) - 29
#14 - 3B - Thurl Ravenscroft (R/R) - 31
#64 - 2B - Marty Sklar (L/L) - 27
#60 - RF - Joe Rafnt (L/L) - 24
#8 - DH - John Hench (R/R) - 32

Pitching Rotation
#33 - SP - Claude Coats (R/R) - 26
#11 - SP - Harper Goff (R/R) - 22
#5 - SP - Sterling Holloway (L/L) - 21
#63 - SP - Wally Boag (L/L) - 25
#32 - SP - Frank Wells - (R/R) - 33

Bench
#8 - IF/DH - John Hench (R/R) - 32
#35 - IF - John Lounsbery (R/R) - 35
#7 - IF - Les Clark (R/R) - 28
#52 - OF - Richard Irvine (S/R) - 30
#34 - OF - Wolfgang Reitherman - (S/L) - 24
#4 - C - Frank Thomas (R/R) - 33

Bullpen
#12 - P - Ollie Johnston (R/R) - 23 (Long Relief)
#9 - P - Milt Kahl (L/L) - 22 (Long - Mid Relief)
#10 - P - Herb Ryman (R/R) - 26 (Mid Relief)
#73 - P - Eric Larson (L/L) - 30 (Mid Relief)
#94 - P - Joe Fowler (R/R) - 34 (Set-Up)
#67 - P - X Atencio (R/R) - 19 (Closer)

RP Permissions
My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my runscorers: Yes
Choose my lineup: No
Follow my pitching rotation: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: No
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Eject my players: No
Godmod other events: No
Use DH at home: No

by **Taeshan** » Wed Feb 20, 2013 12:01 am

Taeshan National Team Roster

Player 	Pos 	# 	Age 	Other(pitches)(Spot in Batting Order)* 	Hand 	Team
Andrew Michealson 	SP 	10 	26 	Knuckler, Curve, Change, Splitter 	Left 	
Tyler Fitzpatrick 	SP 	9 	23 	Curve, Slider, 4 Seam Fast, Change 	Left 	Fadrön Firebirds
Matt Richards 	SP 	17 	24 	Slider, Palmball, Gyro, 2 Seam 	Right 	Chinchinhinhua Clockstoppers
Peter Taylor 	SP 	20 	21 	4 Seam, 2 Seam, Curve, Slider 	Left 	Docktown Barnstormers
Zach Lee Harper 	RP 	12 	32 	Curve, 4 Seam, Change, Slider, Palm 	Right 	Taeshan City Orange Sox
Gail Weaver 	RP 	29 	25 	4 Seam, Curve, Slider, Knuckler 	Right 	Wiechester Admirals
Joeseph Pierre 	RP 	69 	23 	Change, Slider, Palmball, 2 Seam 	Right 	Docktown Barnstormers
Matt Smith 	RP 	75 	28 	Change, 2 Seam, Curve, Splitter 	Right 	Yaton Golden Eagles
Colby Warner 	RP 	98 	24 	4 Seam, Sinker, Slider 	Left 	
Adam Williams 	RP 	1 	27 	4 Seam, 2 Seam, Change, Slider 	Left 	Los Riosa Rattlers
Dan Mashkov 	RP 	2 	24 	Gyro, Splitter, Slider, Change 	Left 	Ojian Angels
STARTING LINEUP 						
Jeff Zimmerman 	C 	15 	30 	8th 	Left 	
Zack Childs 	1B 	50 	25 	6th 	Right 	Ojian Angels
Tim Wasaver 	2B 	40 	26 	5th 	Right 	Taeshan City Orange Sox
Kenton Bleacher 	3B 	42 	23 	7th 	Left 	Atlantea Isotopes
Adam Fisher 	SS 	77 	28 	1st 	Right 	Bayern Braves
Todd Addams 	LF 	4 	25 	3rd 	Left 	Quarant Xa'virt Sharks
Kareem Mywane 	CF 	94 	31 	2nd 	Left 	Mierton Mets
Isaac Lewis 	RF 	14 	23 	4th 	Right 	
SUBS 						
John Martin 	C 	52 	29 	Switch 	Right 	Chinquin Cougars
Josiah Lee 	SS 	76 	22 	Sw1tch 	Right 	Atlantea Isotopes
Tyler Rissler 	IF 	5 	23 	Switch 	Left 	Fadrön Firebirds
Garred Lester 	IF 	6 	30 	Switch 	Right 	
Victor West 	OF 	7 	34 	Switch 	Left 	
Darren White 	OF 	34 	23 	Switch 	Right 	X Island Scream
Juan Ramirez 	OF 	13 	30 	Switch 	Right 	Tintown Tigers

Manager- Jay Nedved

by **Kerblaekistan** » Wed Feb 20, 2013 12:27 am

Kerblaekistan will be represented by the Continental League All-Star team, winners of the All-Star Game.

Manager: Jerry Robinson - Age 57
Pitching Coach: Conan Trainer - Age 39
Hitting Coach: Jimmy Gate - Age 48
Strength/Conditioning Coach: Mike Mccain - Age 52

Roster (name - age - bats - throws)

Pitchers
Starters:

Relievers:

Starting Lineup:

*bench players announced when they are needed.

Stadium:
Veterans Field

Capacity: 52,800
Built in 1953, Veterans Field has been the baseball hotspot of the nation's capital and home of the Bin Prime Wolves for 60 Years. Most recent host of the All-Star Games, the historic landmark is scheduled for demolition after the World Baseball Classic, to open the gateway to a new, state of the art stadium which will bring Bin Prime baseball into the 21st Century, to be completed in time for Kerblaekistan's WBC 26 host bid.

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my runscorers: Yes
Choose my lineup: No, see above.
Follow my pitching rotation: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
RP injuries to my players: Yes, minor.
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Eject my players: Yes, once per game
Godmod other events: Yes
Use DH at home: Yes

Uniforms up soon...

by **Mapletish** » Wed Feb 20, 2013 6:06 am

Mapletish National Baseball Team
"The Baseball Lions"

Manager: Xzavier Jude - Age 57
Pitching Coach: Tibby Corey - Age 47
Hitting Coach: Nowell Joby - Age 45
Strength/Conditioning Coach: Garrick Channing - Age 43

Roster (name - age - bats - throws)

Pitchers
Starters:
Sonnie Justy - Age 20 - R - R 
Ricky Rhett  - Age 19 - L - L 
Joyce Jaron     - Age 21 - R - R 
Reynard Roland   - Age 20 - R - R 
Barnabas Royal  - Age 21 - L - L  

Relievers:
Osborn Jeffreys          - Age 23 - L - L 
Damian Giffard            - Age 20 - R - R 
Layne Wyatt           - Age 21 - R - R 
Gary Rod             - Age 22 - L - L 
Wayne Izzy (closer)  - Age 19 - R - R 

Batters
Infielders:
Bobby Harmon  (1B)  – Age 17 - R - R 
Theo Deangelo (2B)   – Age 20 - R - R 
Jadyn Daren (SS)     - Age 20 - L - L 
Calvin Horace (3B)   – Age 19 - S - L 
Harold Parker  (2B/SS) – Age 22 - R - R 
Duncan Dillon (1B/3B)  - Age 23 - L - L 

Catchers:
Quinton Kris             - Age 20 - R - R 
Scott Kelley           - Age 17 - R - R 

Outfielders:

Roswell Seymour (RF)       - Age 19 - R - R 
Carver Cornelius  (LF)    – Age 18 - L - L 
Oscar Downing (CF)    – Age 18 - L - L 
Keaton Rodney  (LF/RF) – Age 17 - R - R 
Jess Sammy (CF)     - Age 20 - L - R 

DHs:
Esme Clancy - Age 20 - R - R 
Lincoln Webster  - Age 21 - L - L

DH used at home: Y
Choose my runscorers: Y
Choose my lineup: N
Follow my Pitching Rotation: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y
RP injuries to my players: Y
Godmod injuries to my players: N

by **The Priory of St Luc** » Wed Feb 20, 2013 9:54 am

The Pelicans

Choose my run-scorers: Yes
Choose my lineup: No,
Follow my Pitching Rotation: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod injuries to my players: Yes
Eject my players: Yes
DH used at home: No
Godmod other events: Yes

MGR Sir Zachariah

Rotation
LHP Sir Edmund
RHP Fr. Jaques
RHP Sir Laken
LHP Br. Estaban
LHP Br. Quentin
Bullpen
LHP Sir Neamiah (long relief)
RHP Fr Kelvin (long relief)
RHP Sir Jamison (mid Relief)
LHP Br. Leo (Mid Relief)
RHP Br. Jorge (Set Up)
LHP Sir Antwain (Closer)

Lime up
2B Br. Miguel (L/L)
SS Sir Jaminez (S/R)
CF Br. Cardiman (S/R)
1B Sir Stephen (R/R)
LF Sir Obadiah (L/L)
C Fr. Benedictus (R/R)
3B Sir Theodore (S/L)
RF Br. Eugene (R/R)
P
Bench
IFS Sir Nikolais (L/L)
IFS/DH Br. Hu (S/R)
IFS Br. Gustav (L/L)
OFS Sir Miachael (S/L)
OFS Fr. Magdalleus (R/R)
OFS Br. Morpheus (L/L)
C Sir Shandallan (R/R)

by **New West Guiana** » Wed Feb 20, 2013 10:45 am

West Guiana Redhawk Baseball Team

Overall Record 19-15
WBC's Participated 5
WBC Playoff Appearances 2

Twin River Park
Capacity: 22,780

Choose my runscorers: Y
Choose my lineup: N
Follow my Pitching Rotation: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y
RP injuries to my players: Y (within reason)
Godmod injuries to my players: N
Designated Hitter at home: Y

Modifier: +2.5

by **Milchama** » Wed Feb 20, 2013 3:02 pm

Milchama National News- Tribune- Sun- Times- Post- Gazette- Chronicle- Journal- Dispatch- Telegram- Star- Monitor- Enquirer

Sports Section

New Roster, Same Tactics

I have no idea how to have different tactics in baseball quite frankly. Yes, I guess you could run more or something but in the end the run scoring mechanisms are all the same. There is no substitute for the three run homer. Actually, come to think of it, defensively there are so many different tactics that could be applied. I'm really into the short center-fielder. Also immobile shortstops are all kinds of awesome. But whatever, I'm not the manager and Joseph McKeon is. He picked out a new roster after the old creaky guys, still, SOMEHOW!, made it to third place despite sucking for most of the tournament. Whatever.
Here is your Milchamian roster for WBC 25:

C: Marion HaLivni
1b: Karl Flork
2b: Leah Finter
SS: Red Vlorber
3b: Dan Scoot
LF: Yossi Millar
CF: Tal Artik
RF: Naomi Flentstein
DH (only on the road): Ram Stevens

Starting Rotation:
SP 1: Kenny Valentine
SP 2: Darius McKilney
SP 3: Eddie Hunt
SP 4: Garrett El-Karabi

Bullpen:
CL: Simon Shem Tov
Set Up: Tim Lillian
Middle Relief: Tzlil Keshet
Long Man: Helton Skelton
Extra: Teashmo Contallion

Bench:
Middle Infielder: Manny Kauff
IF: Brandon Fletcher
1b/RF: Ram Stevens
CF/OF: Del Kent
OF: Aliza Werter
C: Quemp Whoat

Milchama has no DH at home games.
Lineup w/o DH:
2b: Leah Finter
SS: Red Vlorber
C: Marion HaLivni
1b: Karl Flork
LF: Yossi Millar
3b: Dan Scoot
RF: Naomi Flentstein
CF: Tal Artik
[Pitcher]

SPs hitting abilities:
Valentine- Can PH = really good
McKilney- Bunts well, bad overall.
Hunt- Good for a pitcher
El-Karabi- Incompetent. But has power!

Lineup w/DH:
2b: Leah Finter
SS: Red Vlorber
C: Marion HaLivni
DH: Ram Stevens
1b: Karl Flork
LF: Yossi Millar
3b: Dan Scoot
CF: Tal Artik
RF: Naomi Flentstein

Do anything you want to my players. I do not use a DH at home. Most of the time starters go about 7 innings.

by **Vaugania** » Wed Feb 20, 2013 3:08 pm

Vaugania Golden Eagles
Style Modifier: +4

Number/Position/Name/Bats/Throws

by **Equestrian States** » Wed Feb 20, 2013 3:17 pm

Host Announcement

The group draw and schedule have now been edited into the first post of the thread. Information on the in-character location of the draw can be found below.

Location: The Grand Ballroom - Harmony Castle, Canterlot
Description: Harmony Castle is one of the oldest structures in the Equestrian States. Constructed over one thousand years ago as part of the original colonization effort, the castle's design is near identical to the castle located in Magical Equestria, the traditional homeland of most sapient equines. Harmony Castle is currently home to the royal family of the Equestrian States, and is where the Parliament of the Equestrian States meets on formal occasions. The palace grounds surrounding (or more accurately, below) the castle are home to the majority of embassies and other buildings utilized by the Equestrian government.

The Grand Ballroom is the second largest room in Harmony Castle, only behind the throne room. For the official group draw, each participating nation will be allowed to send a delegation of ten individuals. The draw itself will be conducted by Her Royal Highness, Princess Cadance, the current Minister of Foreign Relations and a major supporter of international athletics in the Equestrian States.

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