The League
This page outlines the structure and operation of the Doubleday Baseball League, including an overview of the league and its competitive tiers, as well as the policies governing the simulation schedule.
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Simulation
The Doubleday Baseball League (DBL) is a fictional baseball league simulated using Out of the Park Baseball 20 (OOTP 20).
Simulation Schedule
In-Season
- Regular-season simulations are conducted in three-day intervals, unless otherwise announced in advance.
- Simulations are run Monday through Friday.
Postseason
- Postseason simulations are conducted in one-day intervals.
- Simulations are run daily, Monday through Sunday, to accommodate full seven-game series.
- All playoff series begin on Monday.
League Calendar
Offseason
- End-of-season awards voting
- Hall of Fame voting
- Re-sign period
- Free agency
- Amateur draft
League Structure
Doubleday Baseball League (DBL)
Competition Level
- Level: Major League
- The Doubleday Baseball League represents the premier level of competition, where the league’s top players and teams compete for championships.
Season Objectives
- Primary objectives include winning a division title, qualifying for the postseason, and competing for the World Series championship.
League Alignment
- Sub-Leagues: 2
- Divisions: 4
- Teams: 24
Federal League
- East Division
- Central Division
United League
- East Division
- West Division
The league consists of 24 teams, evenly distributed across four divisions, with six teams per division.
Regular Season (DBL)
- The DBL regular season consists of 162 games, with each team playing an equal number of home and away games.
- Most series follow a standard three-game series format.
Postseason (DBL)
The DBL postseason features eight (8) teams, with four teams from each sub-league qualifying. These include:
- Two division champions
- Two wildcard teams with the best records outside the division winners
The postseason consists of three rounds, each played as a best-of-seven series:
- Division Series
- League Championship Series
- World Series
Hugg Baseball League (HBL)
Competition Level
- Level: AAA
- The Hugg Baseball League serves as a developmental league and reserve system for DBL organizations.
Purpose
- Develop players for Major League competition
- Provide organizational depth and roster flexibility during the season
League Alignment
- Sub-Leagues: 2
- Divisions: 4
- Teams: 24
Atlantic League
- Northeast Division
- Southeast Division
Pacific League
- Central Division
- West Division
The league consists of 24 teams, evenly distributed across four divisions, with six teams per division.
Regular Season (HBL)
- The HBL regular season consists of 144 games, with teams playing a balanced schedule of home and away games.
- Most series follow a standard three-game series format.
Postseason (HBL)
- Postseason structure and qualification criteria are determined by league policy and may vary by season.