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2019 ALL-STAR GAME

All-Star-Game-New-2019The 2019 Mid-West Baseball League All-Star Game was held on Saturday Night, November 2nd, 2019 in the home of the Hollywood Werewolves.

“Special. recognition is given here to Brandon Hogan for taking on the past All-Star Games Project as he has helped out playing these and catching up not only with the MWBL but also with some past MWWL All-Star Games.  Thank you very much Brandon for helping out with these projects. I hope you enjoy the Mid-Baseball & Mid-West Winter League as much as we have the past 25 Years!”

STARTING PITCHERS:
Max Scherzer 27-5 (1.56) vs. Patrick Corbin 22-5 (2.30)

In a game where the crack of the bat was as rare as a cool breeze in August, the 2019 Mid-West Baseball League (MWBL) All-Star Game turned into a classic pitcher’s battle. Fans who filled the stadium expecting a slugfest were instead treated to a masterclass in pitching prowess from both sides.

From the very first inning, it was clear that runs would be at a premium. Patrick Corbin and Max Scherzer, starting pitchers for their respective teams, set the tone early. Corbin’s smooth delivery and sharp breaking balls kept hitters guessing, except Jose Ramirez, while Scherzer’s electric fastball had batters swinging at air. Continue reading →

2018 ALL-STAR GAME

All-Star-Game-New-2018The 2018 Mid-West Baseball League All-Star Game was held on Saturday Night, November 10th, 2018 in the home of the Columbus Explorers.

“Special. recognition is given here to Brandon Hogan for taking on the past All-Star Games Project as he has helped out playing these and catching up not only with the MWBL but also with some past MWWL All-Star Games.  Thank you very much Brandon for helping out with these projects. I hope you enjoy the Mid-Baseball & Mid-West Winter League as much as we have the past 25 Years!”

STARTING PITCHERS:
Clayton Kershaw 12-6 (2.06)
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Max Scherzer 23-4 (1.71)

 

In a dazzling display of baseball prowess, the 2018 All-Star Game concluded with a standout performance as one team established dominance in what can only be described as a pitching masterclass. 
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2017 ALL-STAR GAME

All-Star-Game-New-2017The 2017 Mid-West Baseball League All-Star Game was held on Saturday Night, November 11th, 2017 in the home of the Fremont Cannons.

“Special. recognition is given here to Brandon Hogan for taking on the past All-Star Games Project as he has helped out playing these and catching up not only with the MWBL but also with some past MWWL All-Star Games.  Thank you very much Brandon for helping out with these projects. I hope you enjoy the Mid-Baseball & Mid-West Winter League as much as we have the past 25 Years!”

STARTING PITCHERS:
Jon Lester 25-5 (1.82) vs. Noah Syndergaard 21-5 (2.00)

We’ve made it to another annual classic in the Mid-West Baseball League with the all-star game. The National League traveled to face the American League with a 4-game winning streak in the head-to-head matchup. This is great news as the A.L. holds the overall record at 12-8 through the first 20 renditions. It is the best of the best from the season getting one more crack at making fans happy. The A.L. decided to go with Noah Syndergaard as the starter and the N.L. countered with Jon Lester.

The N.L. got off to a hot start off Thor with singles by Charlie Blackmon, Francisco Lindor, and Joey Votto. Based loaded right from the get-go with no one out. Batting clean-up for the N.L. was Nolan Arenado and he got himself a pitch to hit but it just wasn’t enough as it was a long fly to right, however, Blackmon did score. 1-0 N.L. with only 1 out. Quickly the A.L. called to the pen and got Madison Bumgarner in to try and limit the damage to just 1. For the 2nd batter in a row, the N.L. got themselves a sac fly from Robinson Cano and doubled the lead to 2. The man in the 6 hole was Adrian Beltre and Bumgarner probably never wants to face him again, Beltre gave a fastball down the middle a ride that Mike Trout could only watch in centerfield. Just like that 4-0. Syndergaard has himself an 81.00 ERA for his efforts. Continue reading →

2023 MWBL CHRISTMAS CLASSIC HOME RUN DERBY

Matanzas Cuba – 12/25/2023

Despite some spotty pop-up thunderstorms, the Mid-West Baseball League held its 20th Annual Christmas Classic again this year on a semi-wet and cold evening in Matanzas Cuba tonight.   A 72-degree day turned a little cooler with the winds blowing in at 7 MPH, which was not the perfect setting for the Mid-West Baseball League annual event.  Street vendors were out in droves selling hats, T-shirts, sunglasses, and anything they could make a buck on from Americans & other foreign tourists. Twelve MWBL players & families came together with masks on for a jolly old time of fun, very little sun, but yet plenty of Home Runs.

 

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2023 CHRISTMAS CLASSIC PARTICIPANTS ANNOUNCED

The 2023 Christmas Classic will be held on Christmas night – December 25th, 2023 (results posted on 12/26/23 @ or about Noon ET) in Matanzas, Cuba in the Stadium – Victoria de Girón.

How does the MWBL handle the Christmas Classic Home Run Derby?  This is an idea that came from a league (BUNT), that the Commissioner checks out from time to time.  Dave Snyderman one of the members produced the idea a few years ago and it has been refined somewhat as they went along.  The MWBL refined the idea a little more and adopted the concept for the Christmas Classic Home Run Derby.

Representing the American & National League teams they finished 2023 with, will be the following twelve (12), players.
Since 2017 – No Mid-West Baseball League Franchise will have more than one representative.
All representatives will be for the team they finished the 2023 MWBL Season with.

NATIONAL LEAGUE – 2023 MWBL CHRISTMAS CLASSIC PARTICIPANTS
Matt_Olson23 Nolan_Arenado23 Freddie_Freeman23
Austin Riley Mookie Betts Gleyber Torres Matt Olson Nolan Arenado Freddie Freeman
Valdosta Selkirk Long Beach Baltimore Harsens Island Tempe

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WEDNESDAY 10/28
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FRIDAY 10/30

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