The 2009–10 Venezuelan Professional Baseball League season (Spanish: Liga Venezolana de Béisbol Profesional or LVBP) was contested in two round robin league phases and a playoff final.
First league phase
editThis round is called "Ronda Eliminatoria" or "Regular" by the league.
It was played from 9 October to 26 December.
| Team | Wins | Losses | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navegantes del Magallanes | 41 | 22 | .651 | – |
| Leones del Caracas | 41 | 22 | .651 | – |
| Tiburones de La Guaira | 32 | 31 | .508 | 9 |
| Bravos de Margarita | 30 | 33 | .476 | 11 |
| Aguilas del Zulia(*) | 29 | 34 | .460 | 12 |
| Cardenales de Lara(*) | 29 | 34 | .460 | 12 |
| Tigres de Aragua | 28 | 35 | .444 | 13 |
| Caribes de Anzoátegui | 22 | 41 | .349 | 19 |
The first 5 teams advanced to the second league phase.
(*)Zulia and Lara played an extra, tie-breaking game on 26 December 2009 in Maracaibo's "Luis Aparicio El Grande" stadium, with victory for the local Aguilas del Zulia with a 3–2 score.
Second league phase
editThis round is called "Round Robin" or "Semi-final" by the league.
It was played from 28 December to 19 January.
| Team | Wins | Losses | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navegantes del Magallanes | 11 | 5 | .688 | – |
| Leones del Caracas | 10 | 6 | .625 | 1 |
| Tiburones de la Guaira | 7 | 9 | .438 | 4 |
| Aguilas del Zulia | 7 | 9 | .438 | 4 |
| Bravos de Margarita | 5 | 11 | .313 | 6 |
The top two teams classified to the championship series.
Championship series
edit| Team | Wins | Losses | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leones del Caracas | 4 | 3 | .571 | – |
| Navegantes del Magallanes | 3 | 4 | .429 | 1 |
Games:
| Date | Stadium | City | Score | Series progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January 2010 | José Bernardo Pérez | Valencia | Caracas 0 – Magallanes 9 | Magallanes leads 1-0 |
| 22 January 2010 | José Bernardo Pérez | Valencia | Caracas 10 – Magallanes 12 | Magallanes leads 2-0 |
| 24 January 2010 | Universitario | Caracas | Magallanes 3 – Caracas 5 | Magallanes leads 2-1 |
| 25 January 2010 | Universitario | Caracas | Magallanes 7 – Caracas 10 (*) | 2-2 tie |
| 26 January 2010 | Universitario | Caracas | Magallanes 3 – Caracas 0 | Magallanes leads 3-2 |
| 28 January 2010 | José Bernardo Pérez | Valencia | Caracas 6 – Magallanes 3 | 3-3 tie |
| 29 January 2010 | José Bernardo Pérez | Valencia | Caracas 7 – Magallanes 2 | Caracas wins series 4-3 |
(*) Game decided on extra-innings. Inning 10.
The Leones del Caracas were crowned LVBP 2009-2010 Champions.
In the 2010 Caribbean Series they went 1-5 and finished 4th.
Awards
editMost Valuable Player (Víctor Davalillo Award): Ernesto Mejía (Zulia)
Overall Offensive Performer of the year: Tom Evans (Lara)
Rookie of the year: Ernesto Mejía (Zulia)
Comeback of the year: Tom Evans (Lara)
Manager of the year (Chico Carrasquel Award): Carlos García (Magallanes)
Pitcher of the year (Carrao Bracho Award): Jean Machi (Magallanes)
Closer of the year: Jean Machi (Magallanes)
Setup of the year: Elio Serrano (La Guaira)
70th LVBP Anniversary (Alejandro Carrasquel Trophy): Orber Moreno (Caracas)
Highlights
editLeones del Caracas won their 17th championship, and their first final against Navegantes del Magallanes.