Welcome to the Wayback Baseball Syndicate!
The Wayback Baseball Syndicate (WBS) is a centralized, limited keeper, Diamond Mind Baseball (v12) simulation league beginning with the 1919 season. Our mission is to recreate an alternative, historical replay of the game of baseball.
If you are interested in joining the WBS, please email waybackbaseball@gmail.com for more information.
The WBS completes 1 full season, including draft and postseason, within a 4 month time span (~120 days).
General weekly sim schedule is MWFSa, with THSu off.
So, if you ever find yourself pining for a game where the grass is always green, the doubleheaders never end, and the legends of the past are waiting for a second chance to shine, you’ve found your way home... where all the owners are persistent, all the pitchers are crafty, and all the rookies are above average.
Wayback Date: June 4, 1926
Quick Links: Standings ◊ Game Results ◊ Current Injuries ◊ Player Draft
Cumulative Wins Chart: Doubleday League ◊ Knickerbocker League
Wayback News Feed
May 21, 1926
New Orleans, LA (WBSP): Veteran Jack Quinn has found renewed youth this season, hurling his 4th shutout of the year today and improving to 8-1 with a WBS-best 1.21 ERA. Quinn allowed only 6 hits to the Pilgrim in the effort. The Rougarou got to George Uhle quick, scoring 7 runs in the first, and retiring Uhle before he could scrounge up the 3rd out. The final score stood 13-0 as the Rougarou piled up 16 singles out of 17 base hits. The Rougarou are way ahead of the competition in the Doubleday League, playing .800 ball, right now making a league title look easy. ｢boxscore｣
May 17, 1926
Austin, TX (WBSP): The surging Aces knocked off Boston easily today ,12-5, their 3rd straight as they now sit atop the Knickerbocker League tied with the Ticks, and 3.5 ahead of the Colonials. Ace vet Dolf Luque made it a solid 8 innings, allowing 4 earned and improving to 6-2, 2.96. The Austin bats piled up their 11 runs on 23 hits, led by Johnny Mostil's 4 hits and 3 RBIs, including a triple, and Lu Blue's 4 RBIs on 3 hits. Luque even added a 2-run homerun in the 7th. Rough day for Boston's otherwise fine pitching; Sam Gray took an early drubbing, lasting only 2.1 and allowing 5 runs. Gray fell to 2-2, 2.04. ｢boxscore｣
May 5, 1926
Austin, TX (WBSP): Topeka notched runs late to edge Austin 4-2. Moosedog Bill Barrett's leadoff single earned some cheers from the visiting crowd, as he extended his hitting streak to 27 games; Barrett has hit safely in all but one game this season, and is leading the Knickerbocker League with a .396 average. Pete Donohue pitched well and snagged the win for Topeka, improving to 4-4, 5.19 ｢boxscore｣
April 29, 1926
Ozark Mountain, TX (WBSP): Babe Ruth's solo shot in the 1st made the difference for the Pilgrims today, winning 2-1 over Ozark Mountain. Ruth is heating up, hitting his 4th home run in the last 5 games to bring his total to 9 on the season, a WBS best, and boosting his average to .424. Sheriff Blake got his 2nd win and the complete game (2-1, 3.34). The Pilgrims sit in 2nd place in the Doubleday League at 13-10, despite a -20 run differential, but games back of the Rougarou who are off to a 18-5 start. ｢boxscore｣
April 14, 1926
Button Bay, VT (WBSP): The Boston Colonials offense unloaded today, scoring 14 runs late to blow out Button Bay 18-6 on 21 hits. Infield standout George Grantham led the way batting 3 of 4, including 2 home runs and a double, driving in 5 and scoring thrice. Pitcher Jakie May picked up the win (1-1), despite allowing 5 Benedicts runs in 6. Jack Knight took the loss for Button Bay. Boston has a lineup that may take them far this season and should see a competetive race. ｢boxscore｣
April 11, 1926
Old Lyme, CT (WBSP): Ticks, 5-1, off to most hopeful start in years, down Benedicts 8-5. Much of that hope rests on the youngster, and reigning Rookie of the Year, Lou Gehrig, who batted 2 of 4 today with a double and 3 RBIs. Gehrig is off to a red hot start, leading all batters with a .667 average; he has 4 doubles, 2 triples, and 9 RBI in 6 games to start the season. Old Lyme sits atop the Knickerbocker League, a half game ahead of the perenially dangerous Wendigos, and Ticks fans hope hear news like that for seasons to come. ｢boxscore｣
February 1, 1926
Raleigh, NC (WBSP): The baseball town of Austin, Texas is selected by the Commissioner's office to host the 1926 Midsummer Classic. The game will be played at Austin's Yankee Stadium. Austin's very own Steve Wood will manage the Knickerbockers, making a his 3rd appearance as manager in the Classic. Wood won in both of his prior appearances in 1923 and 1924. Kinnaird Street's Chad and Sam Edwards-Kuhn will manage the Doubledays in their first appearance in the Midsummer Classic.
November 15, 1925
The Woodlands, TX (WBSP): In the first pick of the 1926 Draft, the Boston Colonials selected pitching outfield prospect Mel Ott.
November 1, 1925
Raleigh, NC (WBSP): The Boston Colonials win first pick in the 1926 Draft Lottery.
New Orleans, LA (WBSP): Veteran Jack Quinn has found renewed youth this season, hurling his 4th shutout of the year today and improving to 8-1 with a WBS-best 1.21 ERA. Quinn allowed only 6 hits to the Pilgrim in the effort. The Rougarou got to George Uhle quick, scoring 7 runs in the first, and retiring Uhle before he could scrounge up the 3rd out. The final score stood 13-0 as the Rougarou piled up 16 singles out of 17 base hits. The Rougarou are way ahead of the competition in the Doubleday League, playing .800 ball, right now making a league title look easy. ｢boxscore｣
May 17, 1926
Austin, TX (WBSP): The surging Aces knocked off Boston easily today ,12-5, their 3rd straight as they now sit atop the Knickerbocker League tied with the Ticks, and 3.5 ahead of the Colonials. Ace vet Dolf Luque made it a solid 8 innings, allowing 4 earned and improving to 6-2, 2.96. The Austin bats piled up their 11 runs on 23 hits, led by Johnny Mostil's 4 hits and 3 RBIs, including a triple, and Lu Blue's 4 RBIs on 3 hits. Luque even added a 2-run homerun in the 7th. Rough day for Boston's otherwise fine pitching; Sam Gray took an early drubbing, lasting only 2.1 and allowing 5 runs. Gray fell to 2-2, 2.04. ｢boxscore｣
May 5, 1926
Austin, TX (WBSP): Topeka notched runs late to edge Austin 4-2. Moosedog Bill Barrett's leadoff single earned some cheers from the visiting crowd, as he extended his hitting streak to 27 games; Barrett has hit safely in all but one game this season, and is leading the Knickerbocker League with a .396 average. Pete Donohue pitched well and snagged the win for Topeka, improving to 4-4, 5.19 ｢boxscore｣
April 29, 1926
Ozark Mountain, TX (WBSP): Babe Ruth's solo shot in the 1st made the difference for the Pilgrims today, winning 2-1 over Ozark Mountain. Ruth is heating up, hitting his 4th home run in the last 5 games to bring his total to 9 on the season, a WBS best, and boosting his average to .424. Sheriff Blake got his 2nd win and the complete game (2-1, 3.34). The Pilgrims sit in 2nd place in the Doubleday League at 13-10, despite a -20 run differential, but games back of the Rougarou who are off to a 18-5 start. ｢boxscore｣
April 14, 1926
Button Bay, VT (WBSP): The Boston Colonials offense unloaded today, scoring 14 runs late to blow out Button Bay 18-6 on 21 hits. Infield standout George Grantham led the way batting 3 of 4, including 2 home runs and a double, driving in 5 and scoring thrice. Pitcher Jakie May picked up the win (1-1), despite allowing 5 Benedicts runs in 6. Jack Knight took the loss for Button Bay. Boston has a lineup that may take them far this season and should see a competetive race. ｢boxscore｣
April 11, 1926
Old Lyme, CT (WBSP): Ticks, 5-1, off to most hopeful start in years, down Benedicts 8-5. Much of that hope rests on the youngster, and reigning Rookie of the Year, Lou Gehrig, who batted 2 of 4 today with a double and 3 RBIs. Gehrig is off to a red hot start, leading all batters with a .667 average; he has 4 doubles, 2 triples, and 9 RBI in 6 games to start the season. Old Lyme sits atop the Knickerbocker League, a half game ahead of the perenially dangerous Wendigos, and Ticks fans hope hear news like that for seasons to come. ｢boxscore｣
February 1, 1926
Raleigh, NC (WBSP): The baseball town of Austin, Texas is selected by the Commissioner's office to host the 1926 Midsummer Classic. The game will be played at Austin's Yankee Stadium. Austin's very own Steve Wood will manage the Knickerbockers, making a his 3rd appearance as manager in the Classic. Wood won in both of his prior appearances in 1923 and 1924. Kinnaird Street's Chad and Sam Edwards-Kuhn will manage the Doubledays in their first appearance in the Midsummer Classic.
November 15, 1925
The Woodlands, TX (WBSP): In the first pick of the 1926 Draft, the Boston Colonials selected pitching outfield prospect Mel Ott.
November 1, 1925
Raleigh, NC (WBSP): The Boston Colonials win first pick in the 1926 Draft Lottery.
Ballclub Map
Metrics and Such
The Herfindahl–Hirschman index is a measure of competetive balance. A low HHI value indicates greater competetive balance. The MLB HHI benchmarks in this chart are based on the real 1905-1945 final team W-L records.
