The Mid-West Baseball League (MWBL) stands as a preeminent Fantasy APBA/BBW 5.75 Baseball League, consisting of 28 franchises that manage intricately structured rosters of 38 to 40 Major League players and 10 to 12 Minor League prospects. This league has earned renown for its unique gameplay rules and steadfast commitment to nurturing burgeoning minor league talent.For comprehensive insight into our league’s complexities, kindly visit the Mid-West Baseball League Website at https://mwbl.straybaseball.com. There, you will learn what distinguishes us in the realm of Fantasy/Alternative Reality Leagues.Salient features of the Mid-West Baseball League encompass: History and Prestige: With 27 seasons completed, our league ranks among the most esteemed APBA/BBW Leagues. MWBL is characterized by its dedicated members, some of whom have been present since its inception. We document extensive career statistics for all players, teams, and awards.Exceptional Experience: By employing the APBA/BBW 5.5 Game Engine and MLB statistics from the previous year, we simulate a comprehensive 162-game season, including playoffs, World Series, and All-Star Game. We recognize exceptional performances with various awards, such as Gold Gloves, MVP, and Cy Young honors.Focus on Development: Highlighting scouting and player development, each team maintains twelve minor league roster spots for drafting and cultivating young talent slated to ascend to the major leagues within three years.Draft Day Enthusiasm: Occurring on the second Saturday after the Super Bowl, our live draft marks a critical juncture for teams under reconstruction, sparking anticipation akin to Christmas morning for ardent baseball fans. The event features 336 selections over seven hours of dynamic interaction in our Slack community.Hall of Fame: Since its establishment in 2003, the MWBL Hall of Fame & Online Museum has archived and conserved records and items pivotal to the league’s heritage. It has inducted 23 players, along with recognizing managers and contributors. The Hall of Fame section on the league website displays voting results, plaques, and exhibits that celebrate the honorees’ tenures in MWBL.Mission Statement: The mission of the Mid-West Baseball League is to foster an appreciation for baseball’s historical evolution and cultural impact through the simulation of seasons, prospect drafting, and by preserving and presenting MWBL accomplishments to a global audience. We honor outstanding contributions to this national pastime and commit to:
- Simulating every Major League Baseball season with 28 actively managed teams across two leagues and three divisions.
- Upholding scouting integrity by including up to 12 prospects without Major League experience.
- Documenting and showcasing seasonal achievements, encompassing playoffs, World Series, All-Stars, MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, Gold Glove, and Manager of the Year accolades.
- Inducting significant contributors into the MWBL Hall of Fame.
Furthermore, the Mid-West Baseball League meticulously maintains career statistics for all players. Our analysis encompasses advanced metrics alongside traditional statistics, providing a comprehensive player profile that includes All-Star appearances, postseason performance, and awards.Draft Day in the MWBL constitutes an essential occasion. Knowledge across all baseball levels proves advantageous for success. Often, players join MWBL prior to their Major League debut. International talents also make an impact here, frequently before attaining fame in American baseball.In addition to primary offerings, the league provides supplementary experiences such as the Christmas Classic Home Run Derby and projected season win calculations as a preview. After the annual draft, teams’ farm systems are evaluated based on actual prospect rankings. Our members continually pursue inventive approaches to enhance the league experience.Throughout the post-season, the MWBL remains animated with free-agent announcements, roster adjustments, and vigorous trading during the winter. An exhaustive trade ledger allows a review of historical transactions for all franchises.Please review the Mid-West Baseball League (MWBL) Brochure at http://www.straybaseball.com/mwbl/MWBL-Brochure.pdf. Joining MWBL means becoming part of a community that cherishes the essence of baseball and delivers an unparalleled simulation experience.Those seeking additional information or wishing to apply may complete an application at https://mwbl.straybaseball.com/?page_id=3479. For further inquiries or more details, contact the Commissioner directly at straymwbl@gmail.com.
