Thebausffs has signaled his exit from Los Ratones’ professional plans. During a recent stream, the popular League of Legends content creator said the team is becoming too serious for him to continue.
“We are turning more and more into a professional athlete team, you know,” Thebausffs told viewers. “I have no place in that. I’m not gonna give up my streaming career for pro play.”
The comments suggest his days with the hybrid roster are numbered as Los Ratones pushes deeper into competitive League.
When content meets competition
Thebausffs built his reputation on unconventional picks and high-entertainment gameplay. His signature inting Sion strategy and off-meta choices like top lane Vi, Kayn, and AP Jax thrive on stream but clash with professional meta requirements.
Los Ratones started 2024 as a content-first project. Former LEC pro and caster Caedrel founded the team with a unique approach—streaming scrims, open VOD reviews, and a transparent behind-the-scenes environment. The roster features recognizable names: jungle prospect Velja, ex-Fnatic mid Nemesis, former LEC ADC Crownie, and legendary ADC Rekkles, role-swapped to support.
But success changed the team’s trajectory. Better results meant more offline scrims, increased practice demands, and pressure to conform to meta picks. That directly cuts into Thebausffs’ streaming schedule and forces him away from the creative, chaotic playstyle his audience expects.
Streaming wins
The streamer made clear he values flexibility over trophies. He explained he would rather play solo queue on stream with his signature style than spend hours in private scrims practicing champions and strategies he doesn’t enjoy or trust.
Professional League demands a heavy commitment. Teams typically run daily scrim blocks that cannot be streamed due to confidentiality. Players need to maintain meta-ready champion pools and prioritize team coordination over individual expression. Top lane at the highest level requires specific utility picks and disciplined play—not exactly compatible with limit-testing inting strategies.
Thebausffs acknowledged his decision isn’t 100% final, but his words left little doubt about his priorities. He praised the experience with Los Ratones but drew a clear line at becoming a full-time professional player.
The team now faces questions about its competitive future. If Los Ratones continues pursuing higher-level tournaments, they will likely need a top laner who can commit to a traditional professional schedule and champion pool. The unique content-meets-competition model that defined the roster’s identity may not survive the transition to serious pro play.
