1999 Italian Serie A2 Baseball Regular Season: Final Standings
The 1999 Italian Serie A2 Baseball season culminated in intense competition across three divisions. Several teams emerged as frontrunners during the regular season. Here’s a look at the final standings:
Group 1: Codogno Clinches Top Spot
Codogno Baseball Club dominated Group 1, finishing with a 20-10 record (including two losses by forfeit) and a .667 winning percentage. Caripiacenza Piacenza followed in second place with a 16-12 record, three games behind.
| Team | Games Played | Wins | Losses | Win % | Games Behind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codogno Baseball Club | 28 | 20 | 10 | .667 | – |
| Caripiacenza piacenza | 28 | 16 | 12 | .571 | 3.0 |
| Diablo NM Italcremona Lodi | 28 | 14 | 14 | .500 | 5.0 |
| Lester A.M.S. Bollate | 28 | 14 | 14 | .500 | 5.0 |
| I.M.F. Senago | 28 | 14 | 14 | .500 | 5.0 |
| Riserva Marina Ustica | 28 | 14 | 14 | .500 | 5.0 |
| Palermo Baseball | 28 | 12 | 16 | .429 | 7.0 |
| Casino’ Municipale Sanremo | 28 | 8 | 20 | .286 | 11.0 |
Group 2: Tight Race at the Top
Group 2 saw a tie for first place between Hypo Bank Alpe adria Buttrio and Commerciale Trasmissioni Castenaso, both finishing with a 19-9 record and a .679 winning percentage. Verona baseball Team and Green Bar Riccione followed closely behind with identical 16-12 records.
| Team | Games Played | Wins | Losses | Win % | Games Behind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypo Bank Alpe Adria Buttrio | 28 | 19 | 9 | .679 | – |
| Commerciale Trasmissioni Castenaso | 28 | 19 | 9 | .679 | – |
| verona Baseball Team | 28 | 16 | 12 | .571 | 3.0 |
| Green Bar Riccione | 28 | 16 | 12 | .571 | 3.0 |
| Adrimare Godo | 28 | 14 | 14 | .500 | 5.0 |
| Warriors Paterno’ | 28 | 11 | 17 | .393 | 8.0 |
| C.U.S. Messina | 28 | 10 | 18 | .357 | 9.0 |
| Pesaro Baseball Club | 28 | 7 | 21 | .250 | 12.0 |
Group 3: Firenze Dominates the Division
Faliero Sarti & Figli Firenze emerged as the clear winner in Group 3, posting an impressive 24-4 record and a dominant .857 winning percentage. Anzio Baseball secured second place with a 20-8 record, two games behind the leader.
| Team | Games Played | Wins | Losses | Win % | Games Behind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faliero Sarti & Figli Firenze | 28 | 24 | 4 | .857 | – |
| Anzio Baseball | 28 | 20 | 8 | .714 | 2.0 |
| Chibo Computer Parma | 28 | 16 | 12 | .571 | 3.0 |
| ISA Viterbo | 28 | 14 | 14 | .500 | 5.0 |
| Livorno Baseball Club | 28 | 12 | 16 | .429 | 6.0 |
| Stera Roselle Maremma | 28 | 10 | 18 | .357 | 6.0 |
| Farmascensori Crocetta | 28 | 8 | 20 | .286 | 7.0 |
| Finproject Montegranaro | 28 | 8 | 20 | .286 | 7.0 |
These regular season results set the stage for the playoffs, as teams battled for promotion to the Italian Baseball League (IBL). The 1999 season highlighted the competitiveness and talent present in Serie A2 baseball.
How did the playoff format work in 1999 for the Serie A2 teams, and what were the ultimate outcomes?
1999 Italian Serie A2 Baseball: Q&A
Dive deeper into the 1999 Italian Serie A2 baseball season with these frequently asked questions.
Q&A
Q: What is Serie A2 Baseball?
A: Serie A2 is the second-highest professional baseball league in Italy, serving as a stepping stone for teams aiming to reach the top-tier Italian Baseball League (IBL).
Q: How were teams divided?
A: The league was split into three groups (1, 2, and 3) to manage geographical distribution and competition.
Q: What does “Games Behind” mean in the standings?
A: “games Behind” indicates how many games a team is trailing behind the first-place team in their group.
Q: What does a .667 winning percentage mean?
A: A .667 winning percentage means a team won 66.7% of their games. This can be calculated by taking the number of wins and dividing it by the total games played.
Q: Who made the playoffs?
A: The article focuses on the regular season standings. The top teams from each group likely advanced to the playoffs, where thay competed for promotion to the Italian baseball League (IBL). Stay tuned for playoff results!
Q: What happened to the teams after the regular season?
A: After the regular season,the top teams from each of the three groups moved on to compete in the playoffs,with the goal of earning a spot in the Italian Baseball League (IBL).
Q: What’s the importance of the 1999 season?
A: The 1999 season showcases the competitiveness of Italian baseball and highlights teams striving for higher-level play. It’s a snapshot of the talent pool and the journey to the IBL.
The 1999 serie A2 season was a thrilling display of Italian baseball. Keep an eye out for more details on the playoff outcomes and the teams that made their way to the IBL!
