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1951-52 United Leagues of Braeland Awards

Eastern League

Babe Ruth Award

A pair of Red Stockings dominated the voting for the Eastern League’s Babe Ruth Award this season, but 26-year old CF Raymond Williams (.346/.428/.595, 31-2B, 25 HR, 119 RBI, 86 BB, 8.4 WAR) was the clear choice, winning all but one first-place vote. Its his second Award, having previously won it in 1949-50. He finished third last season.

Williams led the Eastern League in RBI (119), SLG (.595), OPS (1.023), WAR (8.4), triples (18), total bases (339) and OPS+ (171). He finished in the Top 5 in ten other offensive categories (second place five times).

This year’s runners-up were:

2nd: Cobourg’s 30-year old 3B Alexander Tolmie (.338/.415/.535, 30-2B, 26 HR, 115 RBI, 83 BB, 7.7 WAR)
3rd: Wellington’s 24-year old LF Matthew Floyd (.305/.386/.566, 42-2B, 22 HR, 111 RBI, 65 BB, 6.2 WAR)

Tolmie led the East in WPA (5.95) and tied with Queensland’s LF Rod Dennis for the home run lead (26). He finished in the Top 5 in thirteen other offensive categories (second place five times).

Floyd led the circuit in ISO power (.261), EBH (75) and doubles (42). He finished in the Top 5 in nine other categories (second place once).

Voting Results:

Previous Winners:

1937-38: Katsunan Chikafuji, Queensland Eagles
1938-39: Paul Hooks, Embro Suns
1939-40: Terence Durney, Embro Suns
1940-41: Jim Friend, Embro Suns
1941-42: Jim Friend, Embro Suns (2)
1942-43: Mark Elston, Brunswick Legends
1943-44: Dean Bishop, Braeland City Monarchs
1944-45: Stuart Bentham, Brunswick Legends
1945-46: Jim Friend, Embro Suns (3)
1946-47: Elijah Sheppard, Queensland Eagles
1947-48: Roberto Ríos, Stratford Barons
1948-49: Aaron Skidmore, Stratford Barons
1949-50: Raymond Williams, Cobourg Red Stockings
1950-51: Alfonso León, Downie Chiefs

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Satchel Paige Award

The Eastern League did not exactly see a dominating pitching performance this season. That said, the voters were rather decisive in handing this year’s Satchel Paige Award to 26-year old RHP Magtanggol Jaojoco (16-19, 3.07 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 3.20 FIP, 129 ERA+, 7.1 WAR). His final tally was nearly double that of the second-place finisher and he won 14 of 16 first-place votes. This season saw a changing of the guard, as the top four vote getters were making their first appearance in this exercise.

Jaojoco led the East in Loses (19), WAR (7.1), IP (296.0), CG (24) and rWAR (8.8). He tied with LHP Bill Budd for shutouts (7) and with both Budd and LHP Carl McBroom for quality starts (23). He finished in the Top 5 in eight other categories and in the Top 2 four times.

Following him were:

2nd: Cobourg's 23-year old LHP Bill Budd (16-12, 3.36 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 3.95 FIP, 119 ERA+, 3.7 WAR)
3rd: Embro’s 26-year old RHP Juan Rivas (12-6, 2.19 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 3.15 FIP, 182 ERA+, 3.5 WAR)

Budd led the Eastern League in SH (7-tied), BB (152) and QS (23-tied). He finished in the Top 5 in ten other pitching categories and in the Top 2 five times.

Rivas led in ERA (2.19), WHIP (1.08), ERA+ (182), BABIP (.235) and OPP AVG (.216). He finished in the Top 5 in five other categories and in the Top 2 twice.

Voting Results:

Previous Winners:

1937-38: Colm Soper, Embro Suns
1938-39: Justin Hayhurst, Stratford Barons
1939-40: Lenny Freke, Braeland City Monarchs
1940-41: David Cooling, Braeland City Monarchs
1941-42: Anastasio Rodríguez, Brunswick Legends
1942-43: Anastasio Rodríguez, Brunswick Legends (2)
1943-44: Ryan Borden, Stratford Barons
1944-45: Matthew Monroe, Brunswick Legends
1945-46: Joel Fearn, Stratford Barons
1946-47: Arthur Bence, Wellington Athletics
1947-48: Ryan Borden, Stratford Barons (2)
1948-49: Nicholas Grimes, Braeland City Monarchs
1949-50: Anastasio Rodríguez, Brunswick Legends (3)
1950-51: Aaron Saunderson, Embro Suns

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Rookie of the Year Award

A catcher from Brunswick won this year’s award in the East. 23-year old Robert Kersey (.284/.379/.464, 26-2B, 19 HR, 75 RBI, 74 BB, 5.2 WAR) was a 3rd-overall pick from 1949-50 and is already rated as the No. 2 catcher in the United Leagues, behind only Stratford’s Aaron Skidmore.

Finishing behind Kersey were:

2nd: Embro’s 22-year old SS Kieron Bradridge (.285/.330/.484, 32-2B, 19 HR, 85 RBI, 36 BB, 5.4 WAR)
3rd: Braeland City’s 21-year old RF Aidan Trembath (.336/.386/.563, 30-2B, 15 HR, 66 RBI, 28 BB, 3.2 WAR)

Voting Results:

Previous Winners:

1938-39: Adam Ashley, Braeland City Monarchs
1939-40: Soren Heinke, Wellington Athletics
1940-41: Dean Bishop, Queensland Eagles
1941-42: Harry Chatwin, Brunswick Legends
1942-43: Geoff Lemoine, Stratford Barons
1943-44: Elijah Sheppard, Queensland Eagles
1944-45: Kyle Pryor, Braeland City Monarchs
1945-46: Jilenko Batiles, Cobourg Red Stockings
1946-47: Ron Gavin, Queensland Eagles
1947-48: Christopher Dainty, Braeland City Monarchs
1948-49: Patrick Lidgate, Braeland City Monarchs
1949-50: Matthew Floyd, Wellington Athletics
1950-51: Jim Mars, Wellington Athletics

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Western League

Babe Ruth Award

After winning the Western League Triple Crown and absolutely dominating the United Leagues offensively, it was pretty much a forgone conclusion that Wolseley’s 30-year old LF Carlton Hawking (.348/.476/.587, 42-2B, 26 HR, 126 RBI, 138 BB, 7.9 WAR) would earn his second Babe Ruth Award. The seven-time All-Star also has three playoff MVP Awards and three United Cup Championships to his credit thus far in his career.

Hawking led the League in AVG (.348), HR (26), RBI (126), OBP (.476), SLG (.587), OPS (1.064), Hits (189), Runs (120), TB (319), BB (138), EBH (73), ISO (.239), OPS+ (181), WPA (7.17) and WOBA (.460). He finished runner up two other categories: WAR (7.9) and doubles (42).

This year’s runners-up were:

2nd: Pulberry’s 25-yer old CF Cooper Tyson (.313/.405/.504, 33-2B, 14 HR, 96 RBI, 89 BB, 8.8 WAR)
3rd: Cambria's 32-year old SS César Ruíz (.301/.406/.508, 32-2B, 24 HR, 83 RBI, 93 BB, 6.3 WAR)

Tyson led the League in WAR (8.8). He finished in the Top 5 in seventeen other offensive categories (second place six times).

Ruíz finished in the Top 5 in twelve offensive categories (second place seven times).

Voting Results:

Previous Winners:

1937-38: Fergus Chitty, Kingston Pelicans
1938-39: Fergus Chitty, Kingston Pelicans (2)
1939-40: Jayden Tennant, Kingston Pelicans
1940-41: Steven Winstanley, Hespeler Stars
1941-42: Jayden Tennant, Kingston Pelicans (2)
1942-43: Ron Westmacott, Cambria Cannons
1943-44: Carlton Broadbent, Balmoral Giants
1944-45: Carlton Broadbent, Balmoral Giants (2)
1945-46: Danny Trowbridge, Kingston Pelicans
1946-47: Danny Trowbridge, Kingston Pelicans (2)
1947-48: Danny Trowbridge, Kingston Pelicans (3)
1948-49: Dylan Moyne, Fort Richmond Generals
1949-50: Carlton Hawking, Wolseley Unions
1950-51: Louis Wearne, Fort Richmond Generals

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Satchel Paige Award

31-year old LHP Nicholas Grimes (20-10, 2.02 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 3.27 FIP, 193 ERA+, 6.6 WAR) wins his second Satchel Paige Award. In so doing, he becomes the first player to win a major player award in both Leagues. In 1948-49, Grimes won the Eastern League Satchel Paige Award with the Braeland City Monarchs.

The voting was not close this year. Grimes led the West in ERA (2.02), IP (299.0), CG (26), WHIP (1.11), ERA+ (193), rWAR (12.4), BABIP (.233), Opp AVG (.22), QS (28) and shutouts (4 - tied). He also finished in the Top 5 in three other pitching categories (second place twice).

Finishing behind Grimes in voting this year were:

2nd: Wolseley’s 26-year old RHP Roberto Garza (17-10, 2.70 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 2.84 FIP, 149 ERA+, 7.2 WAR)
3rd: Kingston’s 32-year old LHP Patrick Denman (21-11, 2.98 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 3.73 FIP, 135 ERA+, 4.8 WAR)

Garza led the Western League in WAR (7.2) and FIP (2.84). He finished in the Top 5 in eleven other categories (second place twice).

Denman led in Wins (21). He finished in the Top 5 in seven other categories (second place once).

Voting Results:

Previous Winners:

1937-38: Neil Guerin, Cambria Cannons
1938-39: Brady Murdy, Kingston Pelicans
1939-40: Brady Murdy, Kingston Pelicans (2)
1940-41: Brady Murdy, Kingston Pelicans (3)
1941-42: Francis Slocock, Kingston Pelicans
1942-43: Joey Cumberledge, Kingston Pelicans
1943-44: Francis Slocock, Kingston Pelicans (2)
1944-45: Roberto Taváres, Sherburn Tigers
1945-46: Patrick Denman, Kingston Pelicans
1946-47: Jesús Chapa, Sherburn Tigers
1947-48: Jesús Chapa, Sherburn Tigers (2)
1948-49: Nicky Sherlock, Fort Richmond Generals
1949-50: Bill Blair, Wolseley Unions
1950-51: Roberto Taváres, Fort Richmond Generals (2)

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Rookie of the Year Award

For the second straight year, a Wolseley Union has won the Rookie of the Award. 26-year old RHP Roberto Garza (17-10, 2.70 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 2.84 FIP, 149 ERA+, 7.2 WAR) also finished runner up in the Satchel Paige Award voting, indicating how strong his rookie campaign was.

A pair of Pulberry Trolleys were runners-up for the Rookie Award:

2nd: 23-year old LF Aidan Thirkettle (.275/.376/.450, 26-2B, 10 HR, 71 RBI, 73 BB, 15 SB, 3.5 WAR)
3rd: 22-year old LHP Ramón Castro (14-6, 2.59 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 3.05 FIP, 151 ERA+, 5.4 WAR)

Thirkettle led the West in sac flies (11). He finished in the Top 5 in three other categories.

Castro led in WIN% (.700). He finished in the Top 5 in four other categories (second place once).

Previous Winners:

1938-39: Aaron Flanagan, Wolseley Unions
1939-40: Francisco Rodríguez, Balmoral Giants
1940-41: Leon Hankey, Cambria Cannons
1941-42: Brian Pittman, Balmoral Giants
1942-43: Freddie Duran, Kingston Pelicans
1943-44: Rizalino Ringor, Wolseley Unions
1944-45: Hao Wang, Cambria Cannons
1945-46: Ben Currall, Kingston Pelicans
1946-47: Éric Denis, Wolseley Unions
1947-48: Dominic Pipard, Balmoral Giants
1948-49: Gavin Flatt, Fort Richmond Generals
1949-50: César Ruíz, Cambria Cannons
1950-51: Carlos Ortíz, Wolseley Unions

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Manager of the Year Award

Back in 1947-48, Eugene Rogge (1015-1141, .471) led the Fort Richmond Generals to a United Cup Championship. But then he was unceremoniously dumped a few days later, after managing the club since the United Leagues’ inception. That firing likely deprived him of serious consideration for Manager of the Year that season. But this season, he finally earned his first Managerial Award, after leading the Wellington Athletics to their first playoff appearance in 12 years and first Eastern League Pennant in 14. The 56-year old American from Dubuque, Iowa has managed in 14 of the United Leagues’ 15 seasons so far. He is considered friendly and laid back to a fault and has never managed a dominant team. In fact, his teams have won more that 80 games only twice: the United Cup Champion Fort Richmond Generals (88-66) in 1947-48 and this year’s Wellington Athletics (84-70).

The Kingston Pelicans meanwhile returned to the playoffs after a four absence. That earned 48-year old Ben Houchens (1108-895, .553) his fifth Manager of the Year Award. He is by far the most decorated manager in the United Leagues (Stratford Barons/Queensland Eagles manager Bill Quinn is next with three). Houchens just completed this 10th season as Kingston’s manager and his fiery disposition has not mellowed one iota during that time. That has rubbed a number of players the wrong way over the years, but there is no questioning his success.

Previous Winners:

1937-38: Bradley Balmforth, Wellington Athletics --- Rouke Barclay, Sherburn Tigers
1938-39: Vic Windle, Embro Suns --- John Permenter, Kingston Pelicans
1939-40: Warren Paulino, Braeland City Monarchs --- Eddie Frierson, Cambria Cannons
1940-41: Bill Quinn, Stratford Barons --- John Permenter, Kingston Pelicans (2)
1941-42: Babe Ruth, Brunswick Legends --- Eddie Frierson, Cambria Cannons (2)
1942-43: Wesley Leseberg, Brunswick Legends --- Ben Houchens, Kingston Pelican
1943-44: Bill Quinn, Stratford Barons (2) --- Ben Houchens, Kingston Pelicans (2)
1944-45: Wesley Leseberg, Brunswick Legends (2) --- Ben Houchens, Kingston Pelicans (3)
1945-46: Bill Quinn, Stratford Barons (3) --- Bradley Balmforth, Sherburn Tigers (2)
1946-47: Reid Saxby, Queensland Eagles --- Ben Houchens, Kingston Pelicans (4)
1947-48: Toby Reakes, Braeland City Monarchs --- Morrigan O’Lonergan, Balmoral Giants
1948-49: Toby Reakes, Braeland City Monarchs (2) --- Tony Fay, Wolseley Unions
1949-50: Bill Bouchet, Downie Chiefs --- Tony Fay, Wolseley Unions (2)
1950-51: Finlay Fay, Brunswick Legends --- John Mathis, Fort Richmond Generals

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New Records Set

No new single season records were set this past season.

01-02-2020, 04:06 PM	#556
reds1 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 3,860	1951-52 United Leagues of Braeland Awards Eastern League Babe Ruth Award A pair of Red Stockings dominated the voting for the Eastern League’s Babe Ruth Award this season, but 26-year old CF Raymond Williams (.346/.428/.595, 31-2B, 25 HR, 119 RBI, 86 BB, 8.4 WAR) was the clear choice, winning all but one first-place vote. Its his second Award, having previously won it in 1949-50. He finished third last season. Williams led the Eastern League in RBI (119), SLG (.595), OPS (1.023), WAR (8.4), triples (18), total bases (339) and OPS+ (171). He finished in the Top 5 in ten other offensive categories (second place five times). This year’s runners-up were: 2nd: Cobourg’s 30-year old 3B Alexander Tolmie (.338/.415/.535, 30-2B, 26 HR, 115 RBI, 83 BB, 7.7 WAR) 3rd: Wellington’s 24-year old LF Matthew Floyd (.305/.386/.566, 42-2B, 22 HR, 111 RBI, 65 BB, 6.2 WAR) Tolmie led the East in WPA (5.95) and tied with Queensland’s LF Rod Dennis for the home run lead (26). He finished in the Top 5 in thirteen other offensive categories (second place five times). Floyd led the circuit in ISO power (.261), EBH (75) and doubles (42). He finished in the Top 5 in nine other categories (second place once). Voting Results: Previous Winners: 1937-38: Katsunan Chikafuji, Queensland Eagles 1938-39: Paul Hooks, Embro Suns 1939-40: Terence Durney, Embro Suns 1940-41: Jim Friend, Embro Suns 1941-42: Jim Friend, Embro Suns (2) 1942-43: Mark Elston, Brunswick Legends 1943-44: Dean Bishop, Braeland City Monarchs 1944-45: Stuart Bentham, Brunswick Legends 1945-46: Jim Friend, Embro Suns (3) 1946-47: Elijah Sheppard, Queensland Eagles 1947-48: Roberto Ríos, Stratford Barons 1948-49: Aaron Skidmore, Stratford Barons 1949-50: Raymond Williams, Cobourg Red Stockings 1950-51: Alfonso León, Downie Chiefs -------- Satchel Paige Award The Eastern League did not exactly see a dominating pitching performance this season. That said, the voters were rather decisive in handing this year’s Satchel Paige Award to 26-year old RHP Magtanggol Jaojoco (16-19, 3.07 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 3.20 FIP, 129 ERA+, 7.1 WAR). His final tally was nearly double that of the second-place finisher and he won 14 of 16 first-place votes. This season saw a changing of the guard, as the top four vote getters were making their first appearance in this exercise. Jaojoco led the East in Loses (19), WAR (7.1), IP (296.0), CG (24) and rWAR (8.8). He tied with LHP Bill Budd for shutouts (7) and with both Budd and LHP Carl McBroom for quality starts (23). He finished in the Top 5 in eight other categories and in the Top 2 four times. Following him were: 2nd: Cobourg's 23-year old LHP Bill Budd (16-12, 3.36 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 3.95 FIP, 119 ERA+, 3.7 WAR) 3rd: Embro’s 26-year old RHP Juan Rivas (12-6, 2.19 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 3.15 FIP, 182 ERA+, 3.5 WAR) Budd led the Eastern League in SH (7-tied), BB (152) and QS (23-tied). He finished in the Top 5 in ten other pitching categories and in the Top 2 five times. Rivas led in ERA (2.19), WHIP (1.08), ERA+ (182), BABIP (.235) and OPP AVG (.216). He finished in the Top 5 in five other categories and in the Top 2 twice. Voting Results: Previous Winners: 1937-38: Colm Soper, Embro Suns 1938-39: Justin Hayhurst, Stratford Barons 1939-40: Lenny Freke, Braeland City Monarchs 1940-41: David Cooling, Braeland City Monarchs 1941-42: Anastasio Rodríguez, Brunswick Legends 1942-43: Anastasio Rodríguez, Brunswick Legends (2) 1943-44: Ryan Borden, Stratford Barons 1944-45: Matthew Monroe, Brunswick Legends 1945-46: Joel Fearn, Stratford Barons 1946-47: Arthur Bence, Wellington Athletics 1947-48: Ryan Borden, Stratford Barons (2) 1948-49: Nicholas Grimes, Braeland City Monarchs 1949-50: Anastasio Rodríguez, Brunswick Legends (3) 1950-51: Aaron Saunderson, Embro Suns -------- Rookie of the Year Award A catcher from Brunswick won this year’s award in the East. 23-year old Robert Kersey (.284/.379/.464, 26-2B, 19 HR, 75 RBI, 74 BB, 5.2 WAR) was a 3rd-overall pick from 1949-50 and is already rated as the No. 2 catcher in the United Leagues, behind only Stratford’s Aaron Skidmore. Finishing behind Kersey were: 2nd: Embro’s 22-year old SS Kieron Bradridge (.285/.330/.484, 32-2B, 19 HR, 85 RBI, 36 BB, 5.4 WAR) 3rd: Braeland City’s 21-year old RF Aidan Trembath (.336/.386/.563, 30-2B, 15 HR, 66 RBI, 28 BB, 3.2 WAR) Voting Results: Previous Winners: 1938-39: Adam Ashley, Braeland City Monarchs 1939-40: Soren Heinke, Wellington Athletics 1940-41: Dean Bishop, Queensland Eagles 1941-42: Harry Chatwin, Brunswick Legends 1942-43: Geoff Lemoine, Stratford Barons 1943-44: Elijah Sheppard, Queensland Eagles 1944-45: Kyle Pryor, Braeland City Monarchs 1945-46: Jilenko Batiles, Cobourg Red Stockings 1946-47: Ron Gavin, Queensland Eagles 1947-48: Christopher Dainty, Braeland City Monarchs 1948-49: Patrick Lidgate, Braeland City Monarchs 1949-50: Matthew Floyd, Wellington Athletics 1950-51: Jim Mars, Wellington Athletics -------- Western League Babe Ruth Award After winning the Western League Triple Crown and absolutely dominating the United Leagues offensively, it was pretty much a forgone conclusion that Wolseley’s 30-year old LF Carlton Hawking (.348/.476/.587, 42-2B, 26 HR, 126 RBI, 138 BB, 7.9 WAR) would earn his second Babe Ruth Award. The seven-time All-Star also has three playoff MVP Awards and three United Cup Championships to his credit thus far in his career. Hawking led the League in AVG (.348), HR (26), RBI (126), OBP (.476), SLG (.587), OPS (1.064), Hits (189), Runs (120), TB (319), BB (138), EBH (73), ISO (.239), OPS+ (181), WPA (7.17) and WOBA (.460). He finished runner up two other categories: WAR (7.9) and doubles (42). This year’s runners-up were: 2nd: Pulberry’s 25-yer old CF Cooper Tyson (.313/.405/.504, 33-2B, 14 HR, 96 RBI, 89 BB, 8.8 WAR) 3rd: Cambria's 32-year old SS César Ruíz (.301/.406/.508, 32-2B, 24 HR, 83 RBI, 93 BB, 6.3 WAR) Tyson led the League in WAR (8.8). He finished in the Top 5 in seventeen other offensive categories (second place six times). Ruíz finished in the Top 5 in twelve offensive categories (second place seven times). Voting Results: Previous Winners: 1937-38: Fergus Chitty, Kingston Pelicans 1938-39: Fergus Chitty, Kingston Pelicans (2) 1939-40: Jayden Tennant, Kingston Pelicans 1940-41: Steven Winstanley, Hespeler Stars 1941-42: Jayden Tennant, Kingston Pelicans (2) 1942-43: Ron Westmacott, Cambria Cannons 1943-44: Carlton Broadbent, Balmoral Giants 1944-45: Carlton Broadbent, Balmoral Giants (2) 1945-46: Danny Trowbridge, Kingston Pelicans 1946-47: Danny Trowbridge, Kingston Pelicans (2) 1947-48: Danny Trowbridge, Kingston Pelicans (3) 1948-49: Dylan Moyne, Fort Richmond Generals 1949-50: Carlton Hawking, Wolseley Unions 1950-51: Louis Wearne, Fort Richmond Generals -------- Satchel Paige Award 31-year old LHP Nicholas Grimes (20-10, 2.02 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 3.27 FIP, 193 ERA+, 6.6 WAR) wins his second Satchel Paige Award. In so doing, he becomes the first player to win a major player award in both Leagues. In 1948-49, Grimes won the Eastern League Satchel Paige Award with the Braeland City Monarchs. The voting was not close this year. Grimes led the West in ERA (2.02), IP (299.0), CG (26), WHIP (1.11), ERA+ (193), rWAR (12.4), BABIP (.233), Opp AVG (.22), QS (28) and shutouts (4 - tied). He also finished in the Top 5 in three other pitching categories (second place twice). Finishing behind Grimes in voting this year were: 2nd: Wolseley’s 26-year old RHP Roberto Garza (17-10, 2.70 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 2.84 FIP, 149 ERA+, 7.2 WAR) 3rd: Kingston’s 32-year old LHP Patrick Denman (21-11, 2.98 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 3.73 FIP, 135 ERA+, 4.8 WAR) Garza led the Western League in WAR (7.2) and FIP (2.84). He finished in the Top 5 in eleven other categories (second place twice). Denman led in Wins (21). He finished in the Top 5 in seven other categories (second place once). Voting Results: Previous Winners: 1937-38: Neil Guerin, Cambria Cannons 1938-39: Brady Murdy, Kingston Pelicans 1939-40: Brady Murdy, Kingston Pelicans (2) 1940-41: Brady Murdy, Kingston Pelicans (3) 1941-42: Francis Slocock, Kingston Pelicans 1942-43: Joey Cumberledge, Kingston Pelicans 1943-44: Francis Slocock, Kingston Pelicans (2) 1944-45: Roberto Taváres, Sherburn Tigers 1945-46: Patrick Denman, Kingston Pelicans 1946-47: Jesús Chapa, Sherburn Tigers 1947-48: Jesús Chapa, Sherburn Tigers (2) 1948-49: Nicky Sherlock, Fort Richmond Generals 1949-50: Bill Blair, Wolseley Unions 1950-51: Roberto Taváres, Fort Richmond Generals (2) -------- Rookie of the Year Award For the second straight year, a Wolseley Union has won the Rookie of the Award. 26-year old RHP Roberto Garza (17-10, 2.70 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 2.84 FIP, 149 ERA+, 7.2 WAR) also finished runner up in the Satchel Paige Award voting, indicating how strong his rookie campaign was. A pair of Pulberry Trolleys were runners-up for the Rookie Award: 2nd: 23-year old LF Aidan Thirkettle (.275/.376/.450, 26-2B, 10 HR, 71 RBI, 73 BB, 15 SB, 3.5 WAR) 3rd: 22-year old LHP Ramón Castro (14-6, 2.59 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 3.05 FIP, 151 ERA+, 5.4 WAR) Thirkettle led the West in sac flies (11). He finished in the Top 5 in three other categories. Castro led in WIN% (.700). He finished in the Top 5 in four other categories (second place once). Previous Winners: 1938-39: Aaron Flanagan, Wolseley Unions 1939-40: Francisco Rodríguez, Balmoral Giants 1940-41: Leon Hankey, Cambria Cannons 1941-42: Brian Pittman, Balmoral Giants 1942-43: Freddie Duran, Kingston Pelicans 1943-44: Rizalino Ringor, Wolseley Unions 1944-45: Hao Wang, Cambria Cannons 1945-46: Ben Currall, Kingston Pelicans 1946-47: Éric Denis, Wolseley Unions 1947-48: Dominic Pipard, Balmoral Giants 1948-49: Gavin Flatt, Fort Richmond Generals 1949-50: César Ruíz, Cambria Cannons 1950-51: Carlos Ortíz, Wolseley Unions -------- Manager of the Year Award Back in 1947-48, Eugene Rogge (1015-1141, .471) led the Fort Richmond Generals to a United Cup Championship. But then he was unceremoniously dumped a few days later, after managing the club since the United Leagues’ inception. That firing likely deprived him of serious consideration for Manager of the Year that season. But this season, he finally earned his first Managerial Award, after leading the Wellington Athletics to their first playoff appearance in 12 years and first Eastern League Pennant in 14. The 56-year old American from Dubuque, Iowa has managed in 14 of the United Leagues’ 15 seasons so far. He is considered friendly and laid back to a fault and has never managed a dominant team. In fact, his teams have won more that 80 games only twice: the United Cup Champion Fort Richmond Generals (88-66) in 1947-48 and this year’s Wellington Athletics (84-70). The Kingston Pelicans meanwhile returned to the playoffs after a four absence. That earned 48-year old Ben Houchens (1108-895, .553) his fifth Manager of the Year Award. He is by far the most decorated manager in the United Leagues (Stratford Barons/Queensland Eagles manager Bill Quinn is next with three). Houchens just completed this 10th season as Kingston’s manager and his fiery disposition has not mellowed one iota during that time. That has rubbed a number of players the wrong way over the years, but there is no questioning his success. Previous Winners: 1937-38: Bradley Balmforth, Wellington Athletics --- Rouke Barclay, Sherburn Tigers 1938-39: Vic Windle, Embro Suns --- John Permenter, Kingston Pelicans 1939-40: Warren Paulino, Braeland City Monarchs --- Eddie Frierson, Cambria Cannons 1940-41: Bill Quinn, Stratford Barons --- John Permenter, Kingston Pelicans (2) 1941-42: Babe Ruth, Brunswick Legends --- Eddie Frierson, Cambria Cannons (2) 1942-43: Wesley Leseberg, Brunswick Legends --- Ben Houchens, Kingston Pelican 1943-44: Bill Quinn, Stratford Barons (2) --- Ben Houchens, Kingston Pelicans (2) 1944-45: Wesley Leseberg, Brunswick Legends (2) --- Ben Houchens, Kingston Pelicans (3) 1945-46: Bill Quinn, Stratford Barons (3) --- Bradley Balmforth, Sherburn Tigers (2) 1946-47: Reid Saxby, Queensland Eagles --- Ben Houchens, Kingston Pelicans (4) 1947-48: Toby Reakes, Braeland City Monarchs --- Morrigan O’Lonergan, Balmoral Giants 1948-49: Toby Reakes, Braeland City Monarchs (2) --- Tony Fay, Wolseley Unions 1949-50: Bill Bouchet, Downie Chiefs --- Tony Fay, Wolseley Unions (2) 1950-51: Finlay Fay, Brunswick Legends --- John Mathis, Fort Richmond Generals -------- New Records Set No new single season records were set this past season. __________________ United Leagues of Braeland Last edited by reds1; 01-04-2020 at 04:31 AM.