Alternative Sports History — 1978 Major League Baseball: A simulation of the 1978 season

Step back into the heart-pounding drama of one of baseball’s most electrifying seasons with Alternative Sports History: 1978 Major League Baseball–a thrilling alternative history that reimagines every twist, trade, triumph, and heartbreak from the diamond. Crafted from an original, statistically grounded tabletop simulation system born out of a Seattle teen’s 1980s obsession with baseball board games, this book replays the entire 1978 Major League Baseball season with precision, creativity, and emotional intensity. What begins as a personal quest to build a faster, smarter simulation evolves into a sweeping narrative filled with clutch performances, legendary names, and franchise-defining showdowns. Relive Ron Guidry’s dazzling season and Jim Palmer’s Cy Young-worthy dominance. Follow the Yankees’ stormy, suspenseful march to a second straight World Series crown amid managerial shakeups and clubhouse turmoil. Witness Jeff Burroughs’ unlikely MVP campaign with the last-place Braves, and the heartbreak of the Dodgers–so close, yet again, to dethroning their East Coast nemesis. Through it all, the story of 1978 comes alive: not just in scores and stats, but in moments, personalities, and the raw thrill of America’s pastime. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a curious newcomer, Alternative Sports History: 1978 Major League Baseball is more than just a baseball book–it’s a love letter to the game, a celebration of forgotten heroes, and a masterclass in the art of simulation storytelling. Grab your scorecard, turn back the clock, and experience a season like no other.