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Players of the Month - April 2040

Delaware Conference
DE Conf Batter of the Month Honors to Fujihara: Eisaku Fujihara has a lot going for him. The Lewes first baseman just broke into the majors this year and now the Delaware Conference has just picked him as its top hitter for April. In 27 games last month this outstanding rookie batted .333 with 10 home runs, 27 RBIs and 20 runs scored.

DE Conf Picks April's Top Pitcher: Despite the number of years he's been in the league, Scott Vanciny still gets excited when he puts together a quality stretch like he had in April. The 25-year-old starter for Lewes was named Delaware Conference Pitcher of the Month earlier today. He collected 3 wins and no losses with 65 strikeouts in his 6 starts, putting up a fine 1.56 ERA in 52 innings of work.

Fujihara Voted April's Top Rookie: Eisaku Fujihara is a latecomer to this league. The 32-year-old Lewes first baseman is putting up quality numbers, even though he's not your traditional rookie. On the heels of posting a .333 average, the Delaware Conference named him April's Rookie of the Month. He hit 10 home runs last month, knocking in 27 runs and scoring 20 runs. He banged out 32 hits and drew 20 walks to post a .458 OBP.

MarVa Conference
Martinsburg Right Fielder MV Conf's Best Batter in April: At only 25 years of age, Tyrone Jackson could very well be having many more months like the last this in his career. That would be great news for fans of the Martinsburg Mountaineers, as April was one to remember for the right fielder and he has captured the MarVa Conference Batter of the Month award. On the month he hit .396 with 11 home runs, 25 RBIs and 25 runs scored.

Robertson Wins MV Conf Top Pitcher Award: The elite pitcher this past month in the MarVa Conference was John Robertson of the Martinsburg Mountaineers. He stood head and shoulders above the rest, finishing April with an extraordinary 5-0 record and a 1.41 ERA. The Mountaineers star hurler made 5 starts and surrendered 30 hits in 38.1 innings. He struck out 25 and walked 9.

MarVa Conference Names Rookie of Month: Youngster Monte Madden emerged as the latest MarVa Conference Rookie of the Month today. The young man from Annapolis deserved the honor, batting .345 with 4 home runs and 16 RBI. Is the month of April a harbinger of things to come or just a fluke? We'll find out someday, but for now, we'll just let Madden enjoy the limelight.

Standings - May 1, 2040

Colonial Division
Current Leader: Seaford Blue Jays: 20-7 .741 (+4.5)
Predicted: Milford Clippers: 90-72 .556 (+7.0)

Northern Division
Current Leader: Newark Millers: 17-10 .630 (+1.5)
Predicted: Chadds Ford Cannons: 89-73 .549 (+1.0)

Atlantic Division
Current Leader: Georgetown Sixteens: 20-7 .741 (+4.0)
Predicted: Lewes Braves: 104-58 .642 (+1.0)

Wild Cards:
(DEA) Lewes Braves (DEA): 16-11 .593 (+2.0)
(DEC) Milford Clippers / (DEN) Wilmington Iron Pigs: 15-11 .577 (+1.5)

Beltway Division
Current Leader: Annapolis Admirals: 17-10 .630 (+0.5)
Predicted: Washington Senators: 96-66 .593 (+13.0)

Mountain Division
Current Leader: Martinsburg Mountaineers: 18-9 .667 (+4.0)
Predicted: Martinsburg Mountaineers: 93-69 .574 (+3.0)

Coastal Division
Current Leader: Chespeake Blue Crabs: 15-12 .556 (+0.5)
Predicted: Chespeake Blue Crabs: 95-67 .586 (+8.0)

Wild Cards:
(MVB) Washington Senators: 16-10 .615 (+2.5)
(MVC) Virginia Beach Surf Dawgs: 14-12 .538 (+0.5)

League Leaders - May 1, 2040

Delaware Conference Leaders:
Average: Gary Curran, Iron Pigs: .413
HR: 3 tied: 10
RBI: Eisasku Fujihara, Braves: 27
R: Gary Curran, Iron Pigs: 29
SB: 3 tied: 12
WAR: 2 tied: 1.8

ERA: Cal Lawton, Clippers: 0.28
W: Chris Brock, Sixteens: 5
K's: Scott Vanciny, Braves: 65
SV: Cy Head, Blue Jays: 12
WAR: Scott Vanciny, Braves: 2.5

MarVa Conference Leaders:
Average: Juan Palacios, Senators: .402
HR: Max Wallstreet, Cavaliers: 13
RBI: Max Wallstreet, Cavaliers: 28
R: Max Wallstreet, Cavaliers: 28
SB: Phil Davis, Tourists: 17
WAR: Tyrone Jackson, Mountaineers: 2.3

ERA: John Robertson, Mountaineers: 1.41
W: John Robertson, Mountaineers: 5
K's: Hugh Duncan, Mountaineers: 56
SV: Jonathan Loeffler, Senators: 10
WAR: Hugh Duncan, Mountaineers: 2.5