World Baseball Classic Discussion Thread

[Saugeais]

Congrats to Cassadaigua. I just couldn't muster enough runs in the end.

[Qazox]

Congrats to Cassadaigua as well and another good hosting job by Newmanistan.

[Tarrentum]

Newmanistan and all others concerned.

I understand where you are coming from about my umpire limit criteria. While I explained myself in a TG to Sarz personally, I think I may change it for years of WBC service. There has to be a way to reward those nations who have put time and effort into the World Baseball Classic.

For a RL example, we don't see 5 umpires from Saudi Arabia calling games in the World Baseball Classic so we wouldn't see 5 from, let's say, Colmark right now. However, maybe we should come to a clearer definition of longevity.

We would probably make a limit of 5 and base the number allowed for each nation on the number of tournaments participated in. First we would need to know who, actively, have been in the most WBC's and then create tiers from there.

[Qazox]

Newmanistan and all others concerned.

I understand where you are coming from about my umpire limit criteria. While I explained myself in a TG to Sarz personally, I think I may change it for years of WBC service. There has to be a way to reward those nations who have put time and effort into the World Baseball Classic.

For a RL example, we don't see 5 umpires from Saudi Arabia calling games in the World Baseball Classic so we wouldn't see 5 from, let's say, Colmark right now. However, maybe we should come to a clearer definition of longevity.

We would probably make a limit of 5 and base the number allowed for each nation on the number of tournaments participated in. First we would need to know who, actively, have been in the most WBC's and then create tiers from there.

Re: the final sentence in your post... Once I get the All-time records updated, you can find out how many WBC's each team has been in. (Zwangzug, Milchama and myself should be at the top of your list with 18, 19, and 19 WBC's respectively)

[Sarzonia]

Congrats Cassadaigua!

Hopefully I'll be back to regain what's rightfully mine in WBC 20!

[Civil Citizenry]

Congratulations to Cassadaigua! Congrats also to Saugeais on a great run.

[Qazox]

Congrats Cassadaigua!

Hopefully I'll be back to regain what's rightfully mine in WBC 20!

Even if I was hosting it?

[Sarzonia]

Congrats Cassadaigua!

Hopefully I'll be back to regain what's rightfully mine in WBC 20!

Even if I was hosting it?

Let's NOT start that back up again!

[Newmanistan]

I understand where you are coming from about my umpire limit criteria. While I explained myself in a TG to Sarz personally, I think I may change it for years of WBC service. There has to be a way to reward those nations who have put time and effort into the World Baseball Classic.

Now that's more like it!

Also...........

Anyone up for another running of the Keisler Cup? I know, I know, the World Cup. But signups starting now could have the Keisler Cup begin after qualifying for that.

[Tarrentum]

I understand where you are coming from about my umpire limit criteria. While I explained myself in a TG to Sarz personally, I think I may change it for years of WBC service. There has to be a way to reward those nations who have put time and effort into the World Baseball Classic.

Now that's more like it!

Also...........

Anyone up for another running of the Keisler Cup? I know, I know, the World Cup. But signups starting now could have the Keisler Cup begin after qualifying for that.

I'd much rather do the Keisler than the World Cup...mostly because I forgot to sign up for the WC.

[Lycrabon]

After further review, the LNBC (Lycrabon National Baseball Commitee) has determined that the Lycrabon delegation has earned another Hall of Fame berth.


SS Frank Thompson is our choice.

6 WBC appearances, .327 BA, 14 HR, 25 RBI. Managed the Blue Jays to the quarterfinals of WBC 19 and a 15-5 record.

[Quintessence of Dust]

Congrats!

BTW, on umpires, whatever happens with that list, it should be unofficial, and it remain the prerogative of RPers to decide who called their games.

[Tarrentum]

Congrats!

BTW, on umpires, whatever happens with that list, it should be unofficial, and it remain the prerogative of RPers to decide who called their games.

Of course.

But, as you brought up in the Host Bid this WBC with Delaclava, some people want to see more RP from hosts. Whether they (the host, co-hosts or the individual nations) want to use it.

[Qazox]

YAY! The new-look WBC all-time records page is done. The teams are broken down into 4 sets: A-F, G-M, N-S, and T-Z. The records within those 4 pages are sorted first by the initial WBC a nation played (a lot easier than c/p-ing every team in alphabetical).

So those pages done... time for trivial matters, after a thanks to Saugeais for updating the UWC page. Good job!

Top 5 teams on wins list:

#1 Newmanistan: 186
#2 Zwangzug: 183
#3 Qazox: 178
#4 Milchama: 152
#5 Cassadaigua: 136

Top 5 active nations by win % (mininum 50 wins or 75 games played)
#1 Newmanistan: .747
#2 Cassadaigua: .739
#3 Sarzonia: .732
#4 Zwangzug: .698
#5 Tocrowkia: .694

Most games played:
#1 Zwangzug: 262
#2 Qazox: 257
#3 Newmanistan: 249
#4 Milchama: 246
#5 Taeshan: 196

Milestones:
Congrats to the following teams on the milestones that were reached during WBC 19: (listed alphabetically, not by when milestone was reached)

50 WINS:
TBI, Lycrabon and QoD
100 WINS:
Sarzonia
125 WINS:
Cassadaigua, Taeshan and Tocrowkia
150 WINS:
Milchama
175 WINS:
Newmanistan, Qazox and Zwangzug

100 GAMES:
TBI and QoD
150 GAMES:
Sarzonia
250 GAMES:
Qazox and Zwangzug

Congrats to all these teams for reaching these milestones!

The following teams should reach certain mlestones at WBC 20 (if they participate):
Games played Milestones--
Delaclava (100 games played) 6 away
Milchama (250 games played) 4 away
Lycrabon (100 games played) 6 away
Newmanistan (250 games played) 1 away
Taeshan (200 games played) 4 away
Tocrowkia (200 games played) 14 away (might have to make playoffs to reach)
Tarrentum (100 games played) 1 away

Win milestones:
Cassadaigua (150 wins) 14 away (deep playoff run might be needed to reach)
Saugeais (50 wins) 11 away (a playoff run might be needed to reach)

[Saugeais]

I like how after only 39 wins in 3 WBCs, I've managed to make it to the finals (and came close to winning it ).

[Qazox]

I like how after only 39 wins in 3 WBCs, I've managed to make it to the finals (and came close to winning it ).

Magic.

[Camwood]

where do you find the all time records page?

[Qazox]

where do you find the all time records page?

Here's a: link.

[Darmen]

On the all-time records page for Nations A-F, Darmen has a record of 5-9, but a winning percentage of .143. The winning percentage should be .357.

[Sakurakoku]

Sakurakoku has been to three WBCs (16, 18, 19) but has only advanced to the playoffs once (19).

[Newmanistan]

Is it just Tarrentum then, that has an interest in the Keisler Cup? Perhaps then I'll just schedule a grudge match 7-game series between us in each division.

Maybe I should mention to some of the newer people that this a U-21 & U-16 (and maybe a U-13) tournament for baseball.

[Qazox]

Darmen and Sakurakoku: Thanks for catching those. Some things get by, despite double-checking. They have been corrected.

[Civil Citizenry]

Is it just Tarrentum then, that has an interest in the Keisler Cup? Perhaps then I'll just schedule a grudge match 7-game series between us in each division.

Maybe I should mention to some of the newer people that this a U-21 & U-16 (and maybe a U-13) tournament for baseball.

I forgot to reply to your earlier post, but I'm definitely interested in another Keisler Cup. Gotta defend the all-important U-16 title

[Tarrentum]

Is it just Tarrentum then, that has an interest in the Keisler Cup? Perhaps then I'll just schedule a grudge match 7-game series between us in each division.

Maybe I should mention to some of the newer people that this a U-21 & U-16 (and maybe a U-13) tournament for baseball.

Actually....(check your TG)

EDIT: This got me thinking - would anyone be up for a "Rivalry" Cup? Just off the top of my head I could have 7 game series with:

Newmanistan
Sarzonia
Quintessence of Dust

Could we organize a Pool to make it work?

[Mytannion]

Hmm. Newmanistan, I may take part... I have a goo idea for a storyline, with us having the most rebellious youth in Rushmore and all.