April 1971 is in the books and so far the preseason predictions are looking good.
Biloxi is off to a great start 16-8, 2 games better than the defending champions, Fort Worth 14-10 and 2 1/2 ahead of the Lake Charles Pirates 13-10.
Rookie of the Month:
John Milner(BR): Milner hit .289 for the month of April with 2 doubles, 2 triples and 5 home runs. Milner scored 12 runs and drove in 14.
Pitcher of the Month:
Greg T. Smith(BIL) Greg posted a 4-0 with a 1.74 ERA. Smith tossed 41 innings with 28 strikeouts. He held opponents to a .166 average.
Batter of the Month:
Max Alvis(BIR) Birmingham's third baseman hit .359 for the month of April. Alvis smacked 9 home runs, drove in 25 and posted a .402 OBP.
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