The 2009-2010 season of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (Spanish: Liga Venezolana de Béisbol Profesional or LVBP) was contested in two round robin league phases and a playoff final.
Contents
First league phase
This round is called "Ronda Eliminatoria" or "Regular" by the league.
It was played from 9 October to 26 December.
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
This round is called "Round Robin" or "Semi-final" by the league.
It was played from 28 December to 19 January.
The top two teams classified to the championship series.
Championship series
Games:
(*) 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
Most 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
Leones del Caracas won their 17th championship, and their first final against Navegantes del Magallanes.