1.1
Simulation
The Doubleday Baseball League (DBL) is a fictional baseball league simulated using Out of the Park Baseball 20 (OOTP 20).
1.2
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.
1.3
League Calendar
Offseason
- End-of-season awards voting
- Hall of Fame voting
- Re-sign period
- Free agency
- Amateur draft
1.4
League Structure
1.4.1 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
1.4.2 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.