Utica and Syracuse lead the pack while the big city teams continue to struggle. Buffalo went undefeated in may, coming from a 1-4 record up to a positive 5-4.
Batter of the Month:
Bubba Brooks
Brooklyn's superstar second baseman batted .625 in May and drove in five runs. Going into June he's leading the league in several hitting categories. Small wonder he's the highest paid player in baseball, with an annual salary of over $400/year. He's on contract with the Admirals until the end of the 1874 season.
Pitcher of the Month:
Pop Blunsdon
It's been a rollercoaster ride for Blunsdon so far this season, but May ended up a solid month for the Buffalo starter. He went 4-0, with a 2.83 ERA pitching four complete games. Blunsdon had a few problem starts in April, when the team went 1-4 to end the first month of the season. In a league full of superb pitching, Blunsdon remains mid-tier at best.
Rookie of the Month:
Andy Reilly
Reilly has filled his role for Rochester as a backup starter/reliever very nicely this season. The Gray Caps are getting their moeney's worth with a contract of only $108/year. Scouts have raised concerns about his work ethic and nobody is sure if there is a possible starting role for him in the future. He's proven himself well so far, going 2-0/2.65 in two starts in May.