Troy has dominated the first month of the 1871 season, winning five straight games and sitting in first place. The small town teams are leading the pack so far, with Brooklyn and New York in the middle.
Batter of the Month: Pete Wauchope
Wauchope was the 9th overall pick in the inaugural draft. In April he managed 10 hits and 7 RBIs in 22 plate appearances. The 27-year-old is a New York City native and has become quite the hometown hero. He's also got the full package: amazing contact, explosive power, and a great eye. A guy to watch over the next few years.
Pitcher of the Month: Davis Nesling
Here is a pitcher anyone would kill to put on the mound. In five starts he's posted an insane ERA of 0.89 and recorded two shutouts in April. At age 33, he might be at the peak of his performance for the next season or two, and Utica should capitalize on it as much as possible. It's been said that he's very selfish in the clubhouse and doesn't really carry a "team" mentality.
Rookie of the Month: Dan Cobley
Cobley has been a huge surprise in April considering that he's been overlooked by virtually all scouts in the NYPBA. He was an 18th round draft pick, and has been sharing game time evenly with Vernon Stopford. His performance so far this season has been stellar, hitting .667 in 12 at-bats. It's still very early in the season, but for someone everybody expected to spend the majority of time on the bench he's been a please surprise.