Now 202 Participants In The Debut NFBC Champions League
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2023 1:14 pm
We are proud to announce another new contest to the NFBC that was created and designed by our own players. I can't take any credit for this. Tom can't take any credit for this. Darik can't take any credit for this.
This one belongs to YOU because it was created by many of our die-hard NFBC players. This is what happened with the Draft Champions concept, the Solo Shot and Silver Bullet concept and many other contests. Thanks everyone.
Okay, the NFBC Champions League is debuting in 2024 as an add-on to contests you are already playing. It doesn't make you buy more teams to compete, you just have to agree to pay a "sidepot" if you will on three of your teams in three different contests for a chance to become the 2025 NFBC Champions League champion. It's as easy as that.
Toby Guevin helped design this concept with several other NFBC players and he wrote the concept letter. This comes directly from Toby and it should summarize what the NFBC Champions League is all about. Here you go:
By Toby Guevin
The NFBC is known across fantasy baseball circles as the place where the best fantasy baseball players go to ply their craft. As more and more people look to the NFBC as the place where the best fantasy baseball players go to play, the NFBC is taking fantasy baseball to the next level by creating a single league where the best players, based only on performance–play in a high-profile, high stakes league that serves as the pinnacle of Rotisserie baseball.
That league is The NFBC Champions League.
How does it work?
The NFBC offers a “Champions League Package,” which is a stand alone package purchased by customers and includes three leagues ($1750 Main Event, $350 Online Championship, $150 Draft Champions, and a $250 Champions League Fee) for $2,500. Only one Champions League Package can be purchased per player to ensure players can’t qualify for The Champions League purely through volume.
The $250 Champions League Fee would go toward prizes for the following year’s Champions League.
The Champions League Qualifier teams play in the usual overalls for those events, but the teams purchased through the Champions League Package are identified as “Champions League Qualifier (CLQ)” teams. They show up on your My Teams page as, for example, Main Event - CLQ.
These Champions League Qualifier teams, in addition to participating in the usual overalls (i.e. a Main Event Champions League Qualifier team could still win the Main Event overall), would have a separate overall standing system (in the same way as current sidepot contests do). The overall points for each player in the Champions League Qualifiers in all three formats are aggregated and the top 15 players in points in the Champions League Qualifier overall competition participate in The Champions League the following year. There wouldn’t be a Champions League in Year 1, but there would be in every subsequent year.
These 15 players would have earned their seat at the table in a high profile, ultra competitive league with high stakes.
The Champions League would be a 15-team auction, offering everyone an equal chance to get every player and a range of strategies to employ.
The prize pool in The Champions League depends on the number of players participating in qualifiers. Last year, 149 NFBC players had at least one Main Event, Online Championship and Draft Champions league entry. At 149 players, The Champions League prize pool would be $37,250 with 60% going to first ($22,350), 30% to second ($11,175) and 10% to third ($3,725). At 250 players, the prize pool would be $62,500 with a $37,500/$18,750/$6250 split. The prizes could also be supplemented by advertisers who are interested in attaching their name to the highest profile fantasy baseball tournament in the world.
Beginning in Year 3, the previous year’s champion would automatically qualify for the following year’s Champions League, with the top 14 in the Champions League Qualifier overall standings joining the champion in the next season’s Champions League.
The Champions League has no buy-in (outside of the $250 Champions League Fee). Qualification is entirely based on last year’s performance, with the incentive the chance to win a huge prize for those who are good enough to qualify.
The Champions League draft is one of the last events in Las Vegas. Players would be required to attend in-person to participate.
The winner of the Champions League, in addition to the prizes, is crowned the Champions League Winner and best fantasy baseball player in the world for that year.
Why do we need a Champions League?
The NFBC is full of competitive fantasy baseball players who are working continuously to be the best at their craft, putting a lot of time, energy and money into the game and playing in the best leagues. Some players are more interested in the fun and social aspects of the game, but everyone is playing to do their best and hopefully cash or win their leagues. None of this changes with a Champions League.
Right now there is a vacuum of a single league for people who love the game of fantasy baseball to focus their attention on. It used to be that expert leagues filled this vacuum, but with the NFBC increasing in popularity, and expert leagues being based on an affiliation with a fantasy baseball community instead of performance, The Champions League can fill this vacuum.
The $2500 is a high threshold for entry, but for people already playing in these leagues, the $250 fee provides the opportunity to participate in a stand-alone high stakes league at minimal additional cost.
In addition to the financial prize, the Champions League would offer virtually unparalleled recognition for the winner, as someone who not only qualified for The Champions League through a grueling process the season before, but went toe-to-toe with the best players to take down the crown. This chance at glory will drive interest in playing and interest in the competition itself.
Building the Fantasy Baseball Community
Social media and podcasting has allowed communities like fantasy baseball to flourish, allowing some of the sharpest minds and dynamic personalities of the game to increase in visibility. The Champions League would provide the perfect venue and singular league to introduce the broader fantasy baseball community (of which the NFBC is just a small fraction) to these players.
Phil Dussault is known as The Robot: Let’s introduce the world to an analytical approach to fantasy baseball that is measured but effective.
Jason Duponte’s auction antics and anti-Yankee bias is well-known in the NFBC. Let’s introduce the broader fantasy baseball community to his booming voice in auctions. This also gives those players (if they want), the opportunity to build a network of supporters, start a Patreon or access promotional opportunities.
The previous year’s Main Event winner, Online Championship Winner and Draft Champions winner (assuming they qualify) competing against each other the following year.
Below are some examples of the type of media, advertising and promotional opportunities that could be connected to fantasy baseball:
Official sponsors of the Champions League who want to attach their name/brand to the best fantasy baseball league in the world while contributing to the prize pool.
An official podcast of the Champions League that interviews all 15 players in the lead up to the draft about their philosophy, strategy and thoughts on the upcoming draft and league.
Individual sponsorship opportunities for players who compete. X Player is sponsored by a fantasy baseball content site (as an example) and promotes their draft guide as an important part of their fantasy baseball preparations.
The Champions League draft streamed live with players mic’ed and interviewed in front of a live audience.
Incredible narratives of the player who wins their $50 home league who wants to be the best in fantasy baseball. They take the winnings and enter an OC, wins their league and finish in the overall. The following year they take those winnings and purchase a Champions League Package, finishing in the top 15 and earning a seat at the table for a large cash prize, which all started with a $50 home league and desire to be the best in fantasy baseball. This will then inspire others to try to take the same path, if they think they can be the best.
Do you think you can be the best?
Let’s find out.
Well done Toby. I couldn't have explained this better myself. Now, who's game for a three-pack and a chance to join The NFBC Champions League? Damn, great idea and another great opportunity to prove you are among the best players in the entire fantasy baseball community. Game On!!!
ONE FINAL NOTE: While this is a contest with one entry per person, these are national contests that allow co-managers to be on their teams. First and foremost is winning these national championships for each of you and we've always allowed co-managers on Main Event, OC and DC teams. Heck, some people even have different co-managers for different teams. However, ONLY ONE PERSON is allowed at the NFBC League Champions Qualifier Final Auction Table in 2025 and ONLY ONE PERSON can win the prize money and the title. Let's make that perfectly clear. Thanks.
Okay, here's the current signup list as we're getting closer to 100 individual owners:
2024 NFBC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE:
1. Toby Guevin
2. Rob Dipietro
3. Phil Dussault
4. Scott Gilbert
5. Russell Withers
6. Robert Wilson
7. Matt Hurley
8. Brandon King
9. Eric Albight
10. Jason Anthony
11. Stephen Goodwin
12. Rey Diaz
13. Chas Nelson
14. Steven Weimer
15. Anthony Gialde
16. Erick Sviggum
17. Ryan Beck
18. Jeff Mitseff
19. Matthew Ramon
20. Ray Kuhn
21. Mike Mager
22. Dominic Rello
23. Michael Armstrong
24. Scott Feschuk
25. David Miller
26. Dave Shovein
27. Dustin Wagner
28. Todd Hoppe
29. Timothy Tunks
30. David Bone
31. Bradley Beckman
32. James Hyler
33. Kristopher Carroll
34. Aaron Jones
35. Clark Olson
36. James Anderson
37. Alan Mitchell
38. Jeff Tudor
39. Todd Whitestone
40. Randy Haines
41. Dave Rhydderch
42. Jordan Rosenblum
43. Gregg Martin
44. Steve Maier
45. Dustin McComas
46. Brian Magnani
47. Rick Thomas
48. Danny Bronski
49. Vlad Sedler
50. Brian Edwards
51. Alan Gellin
52. Brian Frons
53. Dan Iverson
54. Josh Petterson
55. Dalton Del Don
56. Mike Rothe
57. John Pausma
58. Doug Gruber
59. Rob Giese
60. Bryan Fitzgerald
61. Shelly Verougstraete
62. Robert Cramutola
63. Adam Mayer
64. Shawn Johnson
65. Ian Hubbard
66. Nathaniel Van Heest
67. Jenny Butler
68. Mark Gannon
69. Nicholas Perry
70. Tom Rodriguez
71. Travis Sawchik
72. Joe Green
73. Mathew Davis
74. Dale Morgan
75. Jason Shook
76. Joe Meyer
77. Scott Slezak
78. Jordan Ramirez
79. Seth Trachtman
80. Rudy Gamble
81. Bill Macey
82. David Hinkel
83. Michael O'Brien
84. Jonathan Vriesema
85. Tim Lilly
86. Eddie Gillis
87. James Gabal
88. Richard Zito
89. Bart Parry
90. Joseph Reagor
91. Shawn Childs
92. Matthew McGuire
93. Mike Massotto
94. Zach Waxman
95. Larry Cornick
96. Lindy HInkelman
97. Stephen Ruschak
98. Jason Wanic
99. Jody Ryan
100. Gary Allen
101. Daniel Baker
102. Russel Wyatt
103. Rian Lange
104. Steve Brunn
105. Robert Kahn
106. Tony Saccucci
107. Rob Silver
108. Bob Casale
109. Greg Miller
110. Joshua Dawalt
111. Ryan Atkins
112. Trevor Gobble
113. James Maples
114. Michael Allocca
115. Charles Holleman
116. Kellen Arneson
117. Andrew Sullivan
118. Joe McHugh
119. Bill Gaffney
120. Andrew Geller
121. Michael Brophy
122. Gary Broad
123. Steven Metzler
124. Mike Raudio
125. Steven Heffernan
126. Nathan Edmunds
127. Dave Clum
128. steven Puntenney
129. Nicholi Knutson
130. Chris Uram
131. BRENNAN LOGUE
132. James Tomony
133. Griffin Benger
134. Mark Kieffer
135. Peter Christensen
136. John Laghezza
137. Scott Davis
138. Nelson Sousa
139. Roscoe Myrick
140. Isaac Cockburn
141. Harry Faciane
142. Tom O'Bryan
143. Philip Glukhovsky
144. Christopher Torres
145. Chris Oliver
146. Rich Barry
147. Andrew Deninno
148. Jeff Zimmerman
149. John Lymberis
150. Eric Christenson
151. Ned Donohue
152. Nic Cassavetes
153. Jason Perkins
154. Kelly Uganski
155. Daniel Marcus
156. CJ Kaltenbach
157. Chris Fessler
158. Jordan Epping
159. Tim Sansome
160. Jarrett Greco
161. Michael Crescenzi
162. STEVEN SCHWEITZER
163. Austin Sodders
164. Tyler Jung
165. Eric Price
166. Neil Petersen
167. Daniel Seeberger
168. Scott Jenstad
169. Justin Aspite
170. Scott Silberfein
171. Brendan O'Dwyer
172. Elliott Landry
173. Matt Modica
174. Will Sisco
175. Dan Thompson
176. Scott Schonewolf
177. Alex Gosline
178. Douglas Roth
179. Mark Northan
180. Michael Thompson
181. Samuel Horton
182. John Fish
183. Steve Jupinka
184. Matt Leahy
185. Kevin Hasting
186. Roy Ericson III
187. Tony Albertino
188. Kristopher Reed
189. Steve Fiore
190. Jacob Halusker
191. Mike Burton
192. Bob Catsiroumpas
193. John Riccio
194. Andre Bourcier
195. Alexander Grace
196. Chris Carmody
197. Timothy Pamperin
198. Chris Boudreaux
199. Mike Kurland
200. Sammy Reid
201. carter gill
202. Mark Srebro
This one belongs to YOU because it was created by many of our die-hard NFBC players. This is what happened with the Draft Champions concept, the Solo Shot and Silver Bullet concept and many other contests. Thanks everyone.
Okay, the NFBC Champions League is debuting in 2024 as an add-on to contests you are already playing. It doesn't make you buy more teams to compete, you just have to agree to pay a "sidepot" if you will on three of your teams in three different contests for a chance to become the 2025 NFBC Champions League champion. It's as easy as that.
Toby Guevin helped design this concept with several other NFBC players and he wrote the concept letter. This comes directly from Toby and it should summarize what the NFBC Champions League is all about. Here you go:
By Toby Guevin
The NFBC is known across fantasy baseball circles as the place where the best fantasy baseball players go to ply their craft. As more and more people look to the NFBC as the place where the best fantasy baseball players go to play, the NFBC is taking fantasy baseball to the next level by creating a single league where the best players, based only on performance–play in a high-profile, high stakes league that serves as the pinnacle of Rotisserie baseball.
That league is The NFBC Champions League.
How does it work?
The NFBC offers a “Champions League Package,” which is a stand alone package purchased by customers and includes three leagues ($1750 Main Event, $350 Online Championship, $150 Draft Champions, and a $250 Champions League Fee) for $2,500. Only one Champions League Package can be purchased per player to ensure players can’t qualify for The Champions League purely through volume.
The $250 Champions League Fee would go toward prizes for the following year’s Champions League.
The Champions League Qualifier teams play in the usual overalls for those events, but the teams purchased through the Champions League Package are identified as “Champions League Qualifier (CLQ)” teams. They show up on your My Teams page as, for example, Main Event - CLQ.
These Champions League Qualifier teams, in addition to participating in the usual overalls (i.e. a Main Event Champions League Qualifier team could still win the Main Event overall), would have a separate overall standing system (in the same way as current sidepot contests do). The overall points for each player in the Champions League Qualifiers in all three formats are aggregated and the top 15 players in points in the Champions League Qualifier overall competition participate in The Champions League the following year. There wouldn’t be a Champions League in Year 1, but there would be in every subsequent year.
These 15 players would have earned their seat at the table in a high profile, ultra competitive league with high stakes.
The Champions League would be a 15-team auction, offering everyone an equal chance to get every player and a range of strategies to employ.
The prize pool in The Champions League depends on the number of players participating in qualifiers. Last year, 149 NFBC players had at least one Main Event, Online Championship and Draft Champions league entry. At 149 players, The Champions League prize pool would be $37,250 with 60% going to first ($22,350), 30% to second ($11,175) and 10% to third ($3,725). At 250 players, the prize pool would be $62,500 with a $37,500/$18,750/$6250 split. The prizes could also be supplemented by advertisers who are interested in attaching their name to the highest profile fantasy baseball tournament in the world.
Beginning in Year 3, the previous year’s champion would automatically qualify for the following year’s Champions League, with the top 14 in the Champions League Qualifier overall standings joining the champion in the next season’s Champions League.
The Champions League has no buy-in (outside of the $250 Champions League Fee). Qualification is entirely based on last year’s performance, with the incentive the chance to win a huge prize for those who are good enough to qualify.
The Champions League draft is one of the last events in Las Vegas. Players would be required to attend in-person to participate.
The winner of the Champions League, in addition to the prizes, is crowned the Champions League Winner and best fantasy baseball player in the world for that year.
Why do we need a Champions League?
The NFBC is full of competitive fantasy baseball players who are working continuously to be the best at their craft, putting a lot of time, energy and money into the game and playing in the best leagues. Some players are more interested in the fun and social aspects of the game, but everyone is playing to do their best and hopefully cash or win their leagues. None of this changes with a Champions League.
Right now there is a vacuum of a single league for people who love the game of fantasy baseball to focus their attention on. It used to be that expert leagues filled this vacuum, but with the NFBC increasing in popularity, and expert leagues being based on an affiliation with a fantasy baseball community instead of performance, The Champions League can fill this vacuum.
The $2500 is a high threshold for entry, but for people already playing in these leagues, the $250 fee provides the opportunity to participate in a stand-alone high stakes league at minimal additional cost.
In addition to the financial prize, the Champions League would offer virtually unparalleled recognition for the winner, as someone who not only qualified for The Champions League through a grueling process the season before, but went toe-to-toe with the best players to take down the crown. This chance at glory will drive interest in playing and interest in the competition itself.
Building the Fantasy Baseball Community
Social media and podcasting has allowed communities like fantasy baseball to flourish, allowing some of the sharpest minds and dynamic personalities of the game to increase in visibility. The Champions League would provide the perfect venue and singular league to introduce the broader fantasy baseball community (of which the NFBC is just a small fraction) to these players.
Phil Dussault is known as The Robot: Let’s introduce the world to an analytical approach to fantasy baseball that is measured but effective.
Jason Duponte’s auction antics and anti-Yankee bias is well-known in the NFBC. Let’s introduce the broader fantasy baseball community to his booming voice in auctions. This also gives those players (if they want), the opportunity to build a network of supporters, start a Patreon or access promotional opportunities.
The previous year’s Main Event winner, Online Championship Winner and Draft Champions winner (assuming they qualify) competing against each other the following year.
Below are some examples of the type of media, advertising and promotional opportunities that could be connected to fantasy baseball:
Official sponsors of the Champions League who want to attach their name/brand to the best fantasy baseball league in the world while contributing to the prize pool.
An official podcast of the Champions League that interviews all 15 players in the lead up to the draft about their philosophy, strategy and thoughts on the upcoming draft and league.
Individual sponsorship opportunities for players who compete. X Player is sponsored by a fantasy baseball content site (as an example) and promotes their draft guide as an important part of their fantasy baseball preparations.
The Champions League draft streamed live with players mic’ed and interviewed in front of a live audience.
Incredible narratives of the player who wins their $50 home league who wants to be the best in fantasy baseball. They take the winnings and enter an OC, wins their league and finish in the overall. The following year they take those winnings and purchase a Champions League Package, finishing in the top 15 and earning a seat at the table for a large cash prize, which all started with a $50 home league and desire to be the best in fantasy baseball. This will then inspire others to try to take the same path, if they think they can be the best.
Do you think you can be the best?
Let’s find out.
Well done Toby. I couldn't have explained this better myself. Now, who's game for a three-pack and a chance to join The NFBC Champions League? Damn, great idea and another great opportunity to prove you are among the best players in the entire fantasy baseball community. Game On!!!
ONE FINAL NOTE: While this is a contest with one entry per person, these are national contests that allow co-managers to be on their teams. First and foremost is winning these national championships for each of you and we've always allowed co-managers on Main Event, OC and DC teams. Heck, some people even have different co-managers for different teams. However, ONLY ONE PERSON is allowed at the NFBC League Champions Qualifier Final Auction Table in 2025 and ONLY ONE PERSON can win the prize money and the title. Let's make that perfectly clear. Thanks.
Okay, here's the current signup list as we're getting closer to 100 individual owners:
2024 NFBC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE:
1. Toby Guevin
2. Rob Dipietro
3. Phil Dussault
4. Scott Gilbert
5. Russell Withers
6. Robert Wilson
7. Matt Hurley
8. Brandon King
9. Eric Albight
10. Jason Anthony
11. Stephen Goodwin
12. Rey Diaz
13. Chas Nelson
14. Steven Weimer
15. Anthony Gialde
16. Erick Sviggum
17. Ryan Beck
18. Jeff Mitseff
19. Matthew Ramon
20. Ray Kuhn
21. Mike Mager
22. Dominic Rello
23. Michael Armstrong
24. Scott Feschuk
25. David Miller
26. Dave Shovein
27. Dustin Wagner
28. Todd Hoppe
29. Timothy Tunks
30. David Bone
31. Bradley Beckman
32. James Hyler
33. Kristopher Carroll
34. Aaron Jones
35. Clark Olson
36. James Anderson
37. Alan Mitchell
38. Jeff Tudor
39. Todd Whitestone
40. Randy Haines
41. Dave Rhydderch
42. Jordan Rosenblum
43. Gregg Martin
44. Steve Maier
45. Dustin McComas
46. Brian Magnani
47. Rick Thomas
48. Danny Bronski
49. Vlad Sedler
50. Brian Edwards
51. Alan Gellin
52. Brian Frons
53. Dan Iverson
54. Josh Petterson
55. Dalton Del Don
56. Mike Rothe
57. John Pausma
58. Doug Gruber
59. Rob Giese
60. Bryan Fitzgerald
61. Shelly Verougstraete
62. Robert Cramutola
63. Adam Mayer
64. Shawn Johnson
65. Ian Hubbard
66. Nathaniel Van Heest
67. Jenny Butler
68. Mark Gannon
69. Nicholas Perry
70. Tom Rodriguez
71. Travis Sawchik
72. Joe Green
73. Mathew Davis
74. Dale Morgan
75. Jason Shook
76. Joe Meyer
77. Scott Slezak
78. Jordan Ramirez
79. Seth Trachtman
80. Rudy Gamble
81. Bill Macey
82. David Hinkel
83. Michael O'Brien
84. Jonathan Vriesema
85. Tim Lilly
86. Eddie Gillis
87. James Gabal
88. Richard Zito
89. Bart Parry
90. Joseph Reagor
91. Shawn Childs
92. Matthew McGuire
93. Mike Massotto
94. Zach Waxman
95. Larry Cornick
96. Lindy HInkelman
97. Stephen Ruschak
98. Jason Wanic
99. Jody Ryan
100. Gary Allen
101. Daniel Baker
102. Russel Wyatt
103. Rian Lange
104. Steve Brunn
105. Robert Kahn
106. Tony Saccucci
107. Rob Silver
108. Bob Casale
109. Greg Miller
110. Joshua Dawalt
111. Ryan Atkins
112. Trevor Gobble
113. James Maples
114. Michael Allocca
115. Charles Holleman
116. Kellen Arneson
117. Andrew Sullivan
118. Joe McHugh
119. Bill Gaffney
120. Andrew Geller
121. Michael Brophy
122. Gary Broad
123. Steven Metzler
124. Mike Raudio
125. Steven Heffernan
126. Nathan Edmunds
127. Dave Clum
128. steven Puntenney
129. Nicholi Knutson
130. Chris Uram
131. BRENNAN LOGUE
132. James Tomony
133. Griffin Benger
134. Mark Kieffer
135. Peter Christensen
136. John Laghezza
137. Scott Davis
138. Nelson Sousa
139. Roscoe Myrick
140. Isaac Cockburn
141. Harry Faciane
142. Tom O'Bryan
143. Philip Glukhovsky
144. Christopher Torres
145. Chris Oliver
146. Rich Barry
147. Andrew Deninno
148. Jeff Zimmerman
149. John Lymberis
150. Eric Christenson
151. Ned Donohue
152. Nic Cassavetes
153. Jason Perkins
154. Kelly Uganski
155. Daniel Marcus
156. CJ Kaltenbach
157. Chris Fessler
158. Jordan Epping
159. Tim Sansome
160. Jarrett Greco
161. Michael Crescenzi
162. STEVEN SCHWEITZER
163. Austin Sodders
164. Tyler Jung
165. Eric Price
166. Neil Petersen
167. Daniel Seeberger
168. Scott Jenstad
169. Justin Aspite
170. Scott Silberfein
171. Brendan O'Dwyer
172. Elliott Landry
173. Matt Modica
174. Will Sisco
175. Dan Thompson
176. Scott Schonewolf
177. Alex Gosline
178. Douglas Roth
179. Mark Northan
180. Michael Thompson
181. Samuel Horton
182. John Fish
183. Steve Jupinka
184. Matt Leahy
185. Kevin Hasting
186. Roy Ericson III
187. Tony Albertino
188. Kristopher Reed
189. Steve Fiore
190. Jacob Halusker
191. Mike Burton
192. Bob Catsiroumpas
193. John Riccio
194. Andre Bourcier
195. Alexander Grace
196. Chris Carmody
197. Timothy Pamperin
198. Chris Boudreaux
199. Mike Kurland
200. Sammy Reid
201. carter gill
202. Mark Srebro