Delmarva Shureburds
Ben Pereboom
“The Emus own the league's best all-time record and have made the playoffs three times — yet a championship has remained elusive, which may be the most maddening story in the league. The secret weapon has always been Shohei Ohtani, who stands as the single most dominant player in Continental Breakfast Alliance history. In 2026, the elusive title may finally be within reach: Ben's squad is one of just two teams to start 4-0, and they're doing it while Ohtani is operating well below his ceiling.”
All-Time Record
54W - 40L
Championships
0
Playoff Appearances
4
Saccko Finishes
0
Avg Finish
3.2
Strengths
This team's depth is genuinely remarkable. Jordan Walker, CJ Abrams, Carlos Correa, Max Muncy, Riley Greene, and a deep outfield are all producing at high levels — the Emus are winning right now almost entirely without their superstar. When Shohei Ohtani returns to full two-way production, this roster becomes the most well-rounded in the league. Ben has also quietly assembled a bullpen that may be the deepest in the CBA, with Helsley, Erceg, Wrobleski, and Sewald all logging useful innings.
Weaknesses
Nick Lodolo and Spencer Schwellenbach — two starters this team was counting on — have both been zeros so far, leaving the back of the rotation vulnerable. That's a significant hole to paper over, and if the pitching depth gets tested further by injury, the Emus could find themselves relying on a rotation held together with wire and hope. There's also the lingering postseason question: three appearances without a ring suggests something about how this roster performs when the margin for error shrinks.
Fun Franchise Facts
The Delmarva Peninsula's Almost Winningest Baseball Team, Established 2022
Delmarva Emus (née Shureburds)
Last year's name change from Shureburds to Emus was due to an emu sighting on the Delmarva Peninsula. This temporary name change ignited a six-game win streak, and so the Shore Boyz hoped they could ride this to different fortunes come playoff time. Unfortunately, a Shureburd can't change its feathers. 3rd place again!
Minor League Affiliate
Mount Sunday, Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury, New Zealand · Established 2026
Edoras Wild Ponies
Mount Sunday, NZ · #RideForRohan
⭐ Star Player: Leo De Vries
“The Delmarva Emus are proud to announce the founding of the Edoras Wild Ponies — our Low-A affiliate nestled in the shadow of Mount Sunday deep in the Hakatere Conservation Park. The Wild Ponies play fast, play free, and play for the Plains of Rohan. To ride for Edoras is to ride for glory.”
Protected Prospect
2026 Protection Draft · Rights reserved for the season
Leo De Vries
SS · ATH · Age 19
Protected March 22, 2026
Top Players All-Time
UTIL
3B
SP
SP
UTIL
2B
2026 Keepers
2BRd 1
DHRd 2
OFRd 7
DHRd 5
SPRd 4
Season History
MarteDeversValdezOhtaniDuranDeversValdezOhtaniMarte
SantanderMaikel Garcia
#2 in Rd 10 (avg 375 pts)
612 pts
+237 vs avg
Taylor Ward
#2 in Rd 13 (avg 287 pts)
511 pts
+224 vs avg
Jeff McNeil
#2 in Rd 21 (avg 181 pts)
363 pts
+182 vs avg
Michael Busch
#2 in Rd 20 (avg 312 pts)
532 pts
+220 vs avg
DeversValdezOhtaniNolaCastellanosAnthony Santander
#2 in Rd 4 (avg 388 pts)
590 pts
+202 vs avg
Jazz Chisholm Jr.
#3 in Rd 14 (avg 293 pts)
507 pts
+214 vs avg
ValdezOhtaniNolaDevers
DarvishNick Castellanos
#2 in Rd 7 (avg 314 pts)
552 pts
+238 vs avg
Ian Happ
#1 in Rd 12 (avg 301 pts)
560 pts
+259 vs avg
Manager History
Franchise Records
Unique Players
171
Over 5 seasons
Total Transactions
230
Player-season appearances
Best Draft Pick
Shohei Ohtani
UTIL · Drafted 2022
3,683
career pts
Best Pickup
Framber Valdez
SP · Added 2022
2,185
career pts
Best Trade
Mauricio Dubon
SS · 2023
414
pts
Championships
None yet
0
Best Season
13–9
2024 · #3 finish
9425 pts scored
Worst Season
6–3
2026 · #3 finish
3858 pts scored
Trade Log
Pick Value Reference (CBA avg pts, 2023–2025)
Delmarva Emus received
Trevor Rogers
Portland Chinook received
Clayton Kershaw"Reposting Trade from 7/28/2025"
Head-to-Head Records
| Opponent | W | L | T | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ft. Meade Folksy Ferrets | 13 | 1 | 2 | Leads |
| West Virginia Pepperoni Rolls | 9 | 2 | 2 | Leads |
| North Georgia Fuzzy Bottoms | 10 | 3 | 2 | Leads |
| Warren Whistlepigs | 5 | 3 | 2 | Leads |
| Portland Chinook | 5 | 4 | 2 | Leads |
| Manhattan Mega Rats | 5 | 6 | 0 | Trails |
| Bristol Banshees | 2 | 3 | 0 | Trails |
| Sugar Land Space Cowboys | 5 | 8 | 1 | Trails |
| Syracuse Sky Chiefs | 3 | 9 | 1 | Trails |
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