2015 Around the League News

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BNN Stats: Single-Season Records: Who holds the single season record in the Brewers League Baseball for sacrifice hits?

John Gorrie, -, 17, 1990
Tom Griffiths, PAW, 16, 2015
Gus Brown, -, 16, 1981
Jimmy Hoffman, -, 15, 2012
Gus Brown, -, 14, 1984

One of the BLB's most hallowed records about to go down?

[Z]

I loved John Gorrie.

[Sully]

Gorrie was a beast. Injuries got the best of him.

[Z]

Gorrie was a beast. Injuries got the best of him.

Gorrie, Campoveroe, and Robbins, right?

Plus Delarruz at the top of the lineup?

[Pat]

Gorrie, Campoveroe, and Robbins, right?

Plus Delarruz at the top of the lineup?

Glory years....Those were some really talented teams.

Finally, Wilmington appears to be post-season bound for the first time since 1989.

[Z]

Glory years....Those were some really talented teams.

Finally, Wilmington appears to be post-season bound for the first time since 1989.

I really enjoyed those teams.

[Matt]

Dunn Connects for 3 Homers for Patriots: Three home runs in a game doesn't happen often. When it does it is something special to celebrate. And T.J. Dunn of Pawtucket can celebrate it. He is now a member of the select group of players, who have hit three home runs in a single game. He powered three into the stands today at Pawtucket Park against the Dallas Sharks.

In all he was 4-5 as the Patriots toppled Dallas 8-6, knocking in 5 runs and scoring 3 times.

Dunn told reporters after the game, "It's rare that you actually try to hit a home run. Most of the time you fail, if you really try to hit one. But today I tried on the last one."

His manager added, "He is blessed with a natural home run swing. He gets the ball up in the air."

T.J. Dunn hit a solo-shot off David Arce in the 2nd, singled in the 3rd, flied out in the 5th, hit a two-run home run off Reynaldo Jimenez in the 8th and hit a two-run home run off Troy Davis in the 10th.

Dunn is presently hitting at a .275 pace with 42 home runs and 102 RBIs. He has played in 148 games and scored 87 times.


Red-Hot Flores Scorches Tobs: It seemed that Morgantown catcher Vinny Flores could do no wrong as the Mohawks kayoed the Tobs 11-1 today as he rapped out 5 hits in 5 at-bats. Carolina pitchers couldn't get him out as Flores seemed to know which pitches they were throwing. "I think the Mohawks were stealing signs," growled one unhappy Carolina fan. "I just felt good today. I saw the ball well and just wanted to make good contact and put the ball in play," said the jubilant Flores in the postgame press interview. Vinny Flores hit an RBI single in the 1st, hit an RBI single in the 3rd, singled in the 4th, singled in the 5th and singled in the 7th.

In his stats this season, Flores has posted a batting average of .279 with 145 hits in 520 at-bats, 9 home runs and 72 RBIs. He has also scored 66 runs, walked 43 times and compiled a .330 OBP.


Harmony Pitches Amigos to Shutout Victory: Amigos pitcher Dave Harmony did his job today, blanking the California Kodiaks at In-N-Out Field. He scattered 4 hits while striking out 3 in the 5-0 shutout.

Up to now Harmony has compiled an ERA of 3.04 with a 10-6 mark over 23 starts. He has 107 strikeouts in 165.2 innings and has held opponents to a .265 batting average.


Indianapolis Fans Go Crazy After Clowns Clinch Domestic League Pilsner Division: The entire city of Indianapolis was alive with the news of the Indianapolis officially clinching a spot in the playoffs. Known through the league for their fervor, the Indianapolis fans took to the streets and the bars to celebrate. Said one inebriated Clowns fan on the street, "Brewers League Baseball should have all of the games during the playoffs here in Indianapolis. Forget tradition. We will show everyone a good time."


Latest Injury Report on Rivera: Willie Rivera could soon be placed on the disabled list. The Toronto reliever told reporters that he expects to be "out of commission" for 10 months because of a torn flexor tendon in his elbow. He hasn't played since 09/26/2015 and, he said, he's "itchin' to get back out there."

Rivera has taken the mound for 67 relief appearances this season, nailing down 2 saves while notching a 5-8 record with a 2.48 ERA. The Toronto reliever has limited opposing batters to a .261 batting average.


BNN Stats: Active Career Batting Leaders: So, who is the active leader in the Brewers League Baseball in career total bases?

Hector Feliciano, MOR, 4203
Antonio Cardenas, PIT, 4111
Roberto Goto, TOR, 4014
Steve Suarez, MAI, 3848
Sonny Marshburn, MAI, 3811

[Matt]

Defense With Integrity (DWI) Award Winners in DL Announced: They flashed the leather all year and saved countless hits and runs for their teams. The following players are the Defense With Integrity (DWI) Award winners for the Domestic League in 2015:

Pitcher
Erik Pearsall (Pawtucket Patriots)

Catcher
Mike del Rio (Denver BC)

First Baseman
Ron Bilden (New Orleans Dukes)

Second Baseman
Gian Nero (Syracuse Slammers)

Third Baseman
Rogelio Padilla (Syracuse Slammers)

Shortstop
Ian Moore (Dallas Sharks)

Left Fielder
Fred Schubert (Pittsburgh Millers)

Center Fielder
Nelson Herrera (Dallas Sharks)

Right Fielder
Jamie Williams (Dallas Sharks)


Top Fielders Honored by Import League: Good defense can be the difference between taking the championship and coming in second. The Import League announced its top defenders at each position today. Here are the Defense With Integrity (DWI) Award winners for 2015:


Pitcher
Toshihiro Nakamura (Wilmington Wildcats)

Catcher
Willie Lara (Death Valley Scorpions)

First Baseman
R.J. Kemp (Philadelphia Freedom)

Second Baseman
Joey Fox (Los Alamos Amigos)

Third Baseman
Zachary Muehlbauer (California Kodiaks)

Shortstop
C.J. Wilkinson (Death Valley Scorpions)

Left Fielder
Tom Estes (Death Valley Scorpions)

Center Fielder
Walt Nichol (Baltimore Bulldogs)

Right Fielder
Malik Roberson (Baltimore Bulldogs)

[Matt]

Big Hitters Get Named DL Designated Driver Award Winners: This group of hitters were players that Domestic League pitchers didn't want to see digging into the box in 2015. They are the winners of the Designated Driver Award, which goes to the top offensive performers at each position.

Here are the 2015 winners:

Catcher
Dave Piekarski (Pawtucket Patriots)
.312/.393/.522, 542 AB, 31 HR, 0 SB, 153 wRC+, 6.7 WAR

First Baseman
T.J. Dunn (Pawtucket Patriots)
.275/.328/.564, 597 AB, 46 HR, 1 SB, 144 wRC+, 3.7 WAR

Second Baseman
Danny Romero (Dallas Sharks)
.318/.380/.473, 573 AB, 11 HR, 10 SB, 145 wRC+, 6.8 WAR

Third Baseman
Tom Griffiths (Pawtucket Patriots)
.304/.372/.444, 639 AB, 18 HR, 1 SB, 131 wRC+, 5.8 WAR

Shortstop
Jimmy Lee (Pawtucket Patriots)
.278/.348/.552, 471 AB, 33 HR, 0 SB, 156 wRC+, 5.5 WAR

Left Fielder
Pat Verba (New Orleans Dukes)
.302/.412/.582, 550 AB, 38 HR, 3 SB, 175 wRC+, 6.4 WAR

Center Fielder
Pat St. Thomas (Los Angeles Dinos)
.256/.316/.526, 618 AB, 38 HR, 3 SB, 134 wRC+, 3.7 WAR

Right Fielder
Hidetoshi Haraguchi (Pawtucket Patriots)
.312/.380/.521, 555 AB, 21 HR, 1 SB, 155 wRC+, 4.1 WAR

Designated Hitter
Danny Gomez (Syracuse Slammers)
.287/.330/.522, 672 AB, 36 HR, 5 SB, 138 wRC+, 3.9 WAR


Import League Designated Driver Award Winners Picked: A Designated Driver Award honors "the pinnacle of offensive performance at a respective position," the Brewers League Baseball commissioner stated. The Import League winners for 2015 are:

Pitcher
Al Moon (Washington Bats)
.280/.368/.440, 50 AB, 2 HR, 0 SB, 99 wRC+, 0.3 WAR

Catcher
Norm Deiwert (Wilmington Wildcats)
.287/.350/.564, 512 AB, 37 HR, 0 SB, 155 wRC+, 5.9 WAR

First Baseman
Ian Ledbetter (Carolina Tobs)
.302/.355/.559, 572 AB, 31 HR, 8 SB, 162 wRC+, 5.6 WAR

Second Baseman
Troy McCarley (Death Valley Scorpions)
.338/.375/.543, 645 AB, 22 HR, 12 SB, 164 wRC+, 6.5 WAR

Third Baseman
Travis Kemp (Death Valley Scorpions)
.295/.328/.483, 617 AB, 26 HR, 0 SB, 132 wRC+, 5.2 WAR

Shortstop
Roberto Jaime (Morgantown Mohawks)
.244/.290/.464, 606 AB, 31 HR, 12 SB, 107 wRC+, 3.2 WAR

Left Fielder
Dusty Filar (California Kodiaks)
.283/.335/.493, 607 AB, 32 HR, 1 SB, 129 wRC+, 3.4 WAR

Center Fielder
Jamie Urmson (Washington Bats)
.252/.333/.427, 623 AB, 24 HR, 24 SB, 119 wRC+, 4.9 WAR

Right Fielder
Tom Wright (Death Valley Scorpions)
.321/.373/.539, 577 AB, 29 HR, 9 SB, 162 wRC+, 4.5 WAR

[Ryan]

Nice, thanks Matt!

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Al Moon, best hitter on the Bats.