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Eugene Church · 02-16-2010, 11:52 PM

The Islandian Times

Thursday, October 22, 2009

IPA Presents MVP Trophies

Yates Claims RU MVP
Emmitt Yates of the Grand City Cybercats claimed his second prestigious award this season. Yates was named the Ruthlandian Union Most Valuable Player. Earlier in the week the talented right-hander was voted the best pitcher in the IPA and captured the Golden Arm Award. Yates notched a 21-11 record with a IPA-leading 2.35 ERA and he did it for a sixth-place team. He also topped the RU with 229 strikeouts, tossed three shutouts and worked 13 complete games.

Close on Yates' heels in the BNN balloting was Claxton's marvelous Mike Luzzatti, who had another stellar year. The Diamond first baseman was the MVP in 2008 and almost won it for the second consecutive year. Luzzatti posted a .343 batting average with 44 home runs, 109 RBIs and scored 116 times. Luzzatti walked 99 times and had a .450 on-base percentage. He sparked Claxton to the RU South title.

Winding up number three in the voting was Ancona's gifted first baseman Johnny Lee Harder. He batted .313, hit 32 out of the park, totaled 117 RBIs and 107 runs with a .401 OBP. Harder was an important part of the Red Elephants 93-62 record and runner-up finish in the RU North.

Bayview Star Riddle Racks Up TU MVP
Bayview's star center fielder Tommy Riddle added a second major honor, the Tycobbian Most Valuable Player Award to his Golden Bat to culminate a fantastic season. Riddle was one of the leaders of the Vikings grand turnaround in 2009. Bayview wound up in the TU West cellar in 2008. Riddle rapped out a .316 mark, powered 41 roundtrippers and had 119 RBIs and 112 runs.

In the number two spot in the BNN poll was Turon's excellent left-handed pitcher Jacques Lemaire, who piled up 24 victories and suffered only 6 defeats this year, pacing the Typhoons to a very successful season. Turon finished 12 games in front of the Colchester Elites in the TU South pennant chase. Lemaire was the TU Golden Arm winner. He compiled a strong 2.35 ERA and led the IPA.

Fairfax's tremendous all-around Gold Glove right fielder Dane Wesner came in at number three in the vote. Wesner was just barely nudged out in the TU batting championship, losing by microscopic numbers. Jet Kazmarek of Arroyo Grande just nipped him .348921 to .348797 to take the bat title. Wesner knocked 39 homers and batted in 126 runs, while leading the IPA with 203 base hits.

02-16-2010, 11:52 PM	#1563
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 36,118	The Islandian Times Thursday, October 22, 2009 IPA Presents MVP Trophies Yates Claims RU MVP Emmitt Yates of the Grand City Cybercats claimed his second prestigious award this season. Yates was named the Ruthlandian Union Most Valuable Player. Earlier in the week the talented right-hander was voted the best pitcher in the IPA and captured the Golden Arm Award. Yates notched a 21-11 record with a IPA-leading 2.35 ERA and he did it for a sixth-place team. He also topped the RU with 229 strikeouts, tossed three shutouts and worked 13 complete games. Close on Yates' heels in the BNN balloting was Claxton's marvelous Mike Luzzatti, who had another stellar year. The Diamond first baseman was the MVP in 2008 and almost won it for the second consecutive year. Luzzatti posted a .343 batting average with 44 home runs, 109 RBIs and scored 116 times. Luzzatti walked 99 times and had a .450 on-base percentage. He sparked Claxton to the RU South title. Winding up number three in the voting was Ancona's gifted first baseman Johnny Lee Harder. He batted .313, hit 32 out of the park, totaled 117 RBIs and 107 runs with a .401 OBP. Harder was an important part of the Red Elephants 93-62 record and runner-up finish in the RU North. Bayview Star Riddle Racks Up TU MVP Bayview's star center fielder Tommy Riddle added a second major honor, the Tycobbian Most Valuable Player Award to his Golden Bat to culminate a fantastic season. Riddle was one of the leaders of the Vikings grand turnaround in 2009. Bayview wound up in the TU West cellar in 2008. Riddle rapped out a .316 mark, powered 41 roundtrippers and had 119 RBIs and 112 runs. In the number two spot in the BNN poll was Turon's excellent left-handed pitcher Jacques Lemaire, who piled up 24 victories and suffered only 6 defeats this year, pacing the Typhoons to a very successful season. Turon finished 12 games in front of the Colchester Elites in the TU South pennant chase. Lemaire was the TU Golden Arm winner. He compiled a strong 2.35 ERA and led the IPA. Fairfax's tremendous all-around Gold Glove right fielder Dane Wesner came in at number three in the vote. Wesner was just barely nudged out in the TU batting championship, losing by microscopic numbers. Jet Kazmarek of Arroyo Grande just nipped him .348921 to .348797 to take the bat title. Wesner knocked 39 homers and batted in 126 runs, while leading the IPA with 203 base hits. Last edited by Eugene Church; 02-18-2010 at 12:04 AM.