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reds1 · 05-28-2016, 11:59 PM

1943-44 United Leagues of Braeland Awards

Eastern League

Babe Ruth Award

There were no Triple Crown winners this season, and while that was not the expectation, there was the overall feeling that offensive production was down this season compared to previous ones. That was apparent in the Eastern League, as LGAvg reached an all-time low of .264. It has been in decline since 1939-40, when it peaked at .283. Meanwhile, the Western League LgAvg reversed a similar trend as it reached .271 after three seasons of decline. At any rate, there didn't seem to be any standout performances offensively this season. Whether that is a reflection of player losses to the war effort or injuries or just being spoiled by last season's performances I'm not too sure.

This season the Babe Ruth Award went to 29-year old Dean Bishop, the first previous Rookie of the Year recipient to earn the acknowledgement. He also has won three Fielder of the Year Awards and earned his first all-star selection this past season.

The runners-up for the award were:

2nd: Stratfords's 1B Don Adkins (.298/.394/.547, 19 HR, 72 RBI, 4.0 WAR)
3rd: Embro's 1B Jim Friend (.307/.388/.453, 14 HR, 102 RBI, 5.2 WAR)

Dean Bishop led the Eastern League in SLG (.475), OPS (.878) and WAR (5.9). He tied with Don Adkins for HR (19).

Don Adkins tied Dean Bishop for HR as noted above.

Jim Friend lead the circuit in hits (187), doubles (41) and RBI (102).

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
1942-43: Mark Elston, Brunswick Legends

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Satchel Paige Award

It all came together for Ryan Borden this past season. After going 23-8, 2.61 ERA in 1940-41 and coming in third for the Satchel Paige Award, Borden had another dynamite season and entrenched himself as Stratford's No. 1 starter. He is also the No. 1 rated pitcher in the United Leagues.

The other pitchers under consideration included Borden teammate and last season's winner:

2nd: Stratford's LHP Joel Fearn (18-10, 2.29 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 2.72 FIP)
3rd: Brunswick's LHP Anastasio Rodríguez (20-10, 2.39 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 2.84 FIP)

Borden led the League in wins (21), GS (35) and WAR (8.6).

Joel Fearn led in WHIP (1.06) and BB/9 (1.8).

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

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Rookie of the Year Award

There was no race to speak of for the Rookie of the Year Award this past season, as Queensland's C Elijah Sheppard stepped right in to the Eagles' lineup and never looked out of place. He finished first on his team in WAR (well ahead of CF Jon Moreau, who earned 3.8). However the Eagles fare next season, it seems safe to say that they are set a catcher.

Here were the runners-up:

2nd: Embro's 2B José Sánchez (.288/.341/.350 13-2B, 27 RBI, 1.9 WAR)
3rd: Braeland City's RF Steve Newsholme (.277/.338/.404, 2 HR, 26 RBI, 1.0 WAR)

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

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Western League

Babe Ruth Award

After finishing second for the Babe Ruth Award last season, Carlton Broadbent took the prize for the first time in his career. Although his WAR is the lowest in three seasons, his counting stats saw career peaks (26 HR, 106 RBI, 106 R, 87 BB).

Runners-ups for the award included Broadbent's teammate, Otten Overbeek:

2nd: Kingston's SS Katsunan Chikafuji (.307/.373/.452, 16 HR, 97 RBI, 7.2 WAR)
3rd: Balmoral's 3B Otton Overbeek (.338/.363/.502, 12 HR, 103 RBI, 5.6 WAR)

Broadbent led the Western League in Runs (106), HR (26), RBI (106), OBP (.404), SLG (.511) and OPS (.916).

Chikafuji led the West in WAR (7.2).

Overbeek led the entire ULB in AVG (.338).

Previous Winners:

1937-38: Fergus Chitty, Kingston Pelicans
1938-39: Fergus Chitty, Kingston Pelicans
1939-40: Jayden Tennant, Kingston Pelicans
1940-41: Steven Winstanley, Hespeler Stars
1941-42: Jayden Tennant, Kingston Pelicans
1942-43: Ron Westmacott, Cambria Cannons

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Satchel Paige Award

It's six years and counting as a Kingston Pelican pitcher has won the Western League's Satchel Paige Award once again. This season its Francis Slocock, who previously won it two season's ago. It is also the second time he has reached the 20-win mark; Slocock won 20 games in 1938-39 (20-8, 2.69 ERA), the season he was traded to Kingston from the Fort Richmond Generals.

Runners-up for the award included a newcomer to the voting, as well as last season's winner:

2nd: Hespeler's LHP Carlton Sherrell (16-11, 2.53 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 3.05 FIP)
3rd: Kingston's RHP Joey Cumberledge (21-7, 2.98 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 3.16 FIP)

Slocock led the League in wins (23), ERA (2.36) and WHIP (1.18).

Sherrell led in GS (35).

Previous Winners:

1937-38: Neil Guerin, Cambria Cannons
1938-39: Brady Murdy, Kingston Pelicans
1939-40: Brady Murdy, Kingston Pelicans
1940-41: Brady Murdy, Kingston Pelicans
1941-42: Francis Slocock, Kingston Pelicans
1942-43: Joey Cumberledge, Kingston Pelicans

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Rookie of the Year Award

Like Elijah Sheppard in the East, Wolseley's RF Rizalino Ringor had a tremendous rookie season, leaving little doubt as to who would win the Award this season. After spending just parts of two seasons in the minors after being drafted 7th overall in 1941-42, the 21-year old demonstrated that he belonged in the majors and now forms a key part of Wolseley's future.

Here were the runners-up for the Award:

2nd: Pulberry's SS Roland Binns (.295/.343/.397 4 HR, 63 RBI, 3.4 WAR)
3rd: Hespeler's RF John Tassell (.314/.404/.409, 3 HR, 38 RBI, 2.9 WAR)

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

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Manager of the Year Award

Two previous Manager of Year Award winners got the acknowledgement once again. Bill Quinn of the Stratford Barons and Ben Houchens of the Kingston Pelicans each won the second Award of their career. Both managers favour the small ball over the long ball, but that is where their similarities end. Quinn is known for his low key demeanour, while Houchens is one of the most fiery and temperamental managers in the business. While his temper tantrums can rub some players the wrong way, it has worked well for him so far, as he finally won his first United Cup championship, after being deprived of it last season by the very team that dumped him in favour of Babe Ruth. Defeating those same Legends this season no doubt brought some sweet satisfaction.

Quinn has spent his entire 7-year managing career in the ULB with the Barons. Their 93 victories is the third time the team has surpassed the 90-win mark. Quinn leads all managers with victories and wPct (614-464, .570 in seven seasons).

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,
1941-42: Babe Ruth, Brunswick Legends; Eddie Frierson, Cambria Cannons.
1942-43: Wesley Leseberg, Brunswick Legends; Ben Houchens, Kingston Pelicans.

05-28-2016, 11:59 PM	#266
reds1 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 3,919	1943-44 United Leagues of Braeland Awards Eastern League Babe Ruth Award There were no Triple Crown winners this season, and while that was not the expectation, there was the overall feeling that offensive production was down this season compared to previous ones. That was apparent in the Eastern League, as LGAvg reached an all-time low of .264. It has been in decline since 1939-40, when it peaked at .283. Meanwhile, the Western League LgAvg reversed a similar trend as it reached .271 after three seasons of decline. At any rate, there didn't seem to be any standout performances offensively this season. Whether that is a reflection of player losses to the war effort or injuries or just being spoiled by last season's performances I'm not too sure. This season the Babe Ruth Award went to 29-year old Dean Bishop, the first previous Rookie of the Year recipient to earn the acknowledgement. He also has won three Fielder of the Year Awards and earned his first all-star selection this past season. The runners-up for the award were: 2nd: Stratfords's 1B Don Adkins (.298/.394/.547, 19 HR, 72 RBI, 4.0 WAR) 3rd: Embro's 1B Jim Friend (.307/.388/.453, 14 HR, 102 RBI, 5.2 WAR) Dean Bishop led the Eastern League in SLG (.475), OPS (.878) and WAR (5.9). He tied with Don Adkins for HR (19). Don Adkins tied Dean Bishop for HR as noted above. Jim Friend lead the circuit in hits (187), doubles (41) and RBI (102). *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 1942-43: Mark Elston, Brunswick Legends -------- Satchel Paige Award It all came together for Ryan Borden this past season. After going 23-8, 2.61 ERA in 1940-41 and coming in third for the Satchel Paige Award, Borden had another dynamite season and entrenched himself as Stratford's No. 1 starter. He is also the No. 1 rated pitcher in the United Leagues. The other pitchers under consideration included Borden teammate and last season's winner: 2nd: Stratford's LHP Joel Fearn (18-10, 2.29 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 2.72 FIP) 3rd: Brunswick's LHP Anastasio Rodríguez (20-10, 2.39 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 2.84 FIP) Borden led the League in wins (21), GS (35) and WAR (8.6). Joel Fearn led in WHIP (1.06) and BB/9 (1.8). *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 -------- Rookie of the Year Award There was no race to speak of for the Rookie of the Year Award this past season, as Queensland's C Elijah Sheppard stepped right in to the Eagles' lineup and never looked out of place. He finished first on his team in WAR (well ahead of CF Jon Moreau, who earned 3.8). However the Eagles fare next season, it seems safe to say that they are set a catcher. Here were the runners-up: 2nd: Embro's 2B José Sánchez (.288/.341/.350 13-2B, 27 RBI, 1.9 WAR) 3rd: Braeland City's RF Steve Newsholme (.277/.338/.404, 2 HR, 26 RBI, 1.0 WAR) *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 -------- Western League Babe Ruth Award After finishing second for the Babe Ruth Award last season, Carlton Broadbent took the prize for the first time in his career. Although his WAR is the lowest in three seasons, his counting stats saw career peaks (26 HR, 106 RBI, 106 R, 87 BB). Runners-ups for the award included Broadbent's teammate, Otten Overbeek: 2nd: Kingston's SS Katsunan Chikafuji (.307/.373/.452, 16 HR, 97 RBI, 7.2 WAR) 3rd: Balmoral's 3B Otton Overbeek (.338/.363/.502, 12 HR, 103 RBI, 5.6 WAR) Broadbent led the Western League in Runs (106), HR (26), RBI (106), OBP (.404), SLG (.511) and OPS (.916). Chikafuji led the West in WAR (7.2). Overbeek led the entire ULB in AVG (.338). *Previous Winners:* 1937-38: Fergus Chitty, Kingston Pelicans 1938-39: Fergus Chitty, Kingston Pelicans 1939-40: Jayden Tennant, Kingston Pelicans 1940-41: Steven Winstanley, Hespeler Stars 1941-42: Jayden Tennant, Kingston Pelicans 1942-43: Ron Westmacott, Cambria Cannons -------- Satchel Paige Award It's six years and counting as a Kingston Pelican pitcher has won the Western League's Satchel Paige Award once again. This season its Francis Slocock, who previously won it two season's ago. It is also the second time he has reached the 20-win mark; Slocock won 20 games in 1938-39 (20-8, 2.69 ERA), the season he was traded to Kingston from the Fort Richmond Generals. Runners-up for the award included a newcomer to the voting, as well as last season's winner: 2nd: Hespeler's LHP Carlton Sherrell (16-11, 2.53 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 3.05 FIP) 3rd: Kingston's RHP Joey Cumberledge (21-7, 2.98 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 3.16 FIP) Slocock led the League in wins (23), ERA (2.36) and WHIP (1.18). Sherrell led in GS (35). *Previous Winners:* 1937-38: Neil Guerin, Cambria Cannons 1938-39: Brady Murdy, Kingston Pelicans 1939-40: Brady Murdy, Kingston Pelicans 1940-41: Brady Murdy, Kingston Pelicans 1941-42: Francis Slocock, Kingston Pelicans 1942-43: Joey Cumberledge, Kingston Pelicans -------- Rookie of the Year Award Like Elijah Sheppard in the East, Wolseley's RF Rizalino Ringor had a tremendous rookie season, leaving little doubt as to who would win the Award this season. After spending just parts of two seasons in the minors after being drafted 7th overall in 1941-42, the 21-year old demonstrated that he belonged in the majors and now forms a key part of Wolseley's future. Here were the runners-up for the Award: 2nd: Pulberry's SS Roland Binns (.295/.343/.397 4 HR, 63 RBI, 3.4 WAR) 3rd: Hespeler's RF John Tassell (.314/.404/.409, 3 HR, 38 RBI, 2.9 WAR) *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 -------- Manager of the Year Award Two previous Manager of Year Award winners got the acknowledgement once again. Bill Quinn of the Stratford Barons and Ben Houchens of the Kingston Pelicans each won the second Award of their career. Both managers favour the small ball over the long ball, but that is where their similarities end. Quinn is known for his low key demeanour, while Houchens is one of the most fiery and temperamental managers in the business. While his temper tantrums can rub some players the wrong way, it has worked well for him so far, as he finally won his first United Cup championship, after being deprived of it last season by the very team that dumped him in favour of Babe Ruth. Defeating those same Legends this season no doubt brought some sweet satisfaction. Quinn has spent his entire 7-year managing career in the ULB with the Barons. Their 93 victories is the third time the team has surpassed the 90-win mark. Quinn leads all managers with victories and wPct (614-464, .570 in seven seasons). *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, 1941-42: Babe Ruth, Brunswick Legends; Eddie Frierson, Cambria Cannons. 1942-43: Wesley Leseberg, Brunswick Legends; Ben Houchens, Kingston Pelicans. __________________ United Leagues of Braeland Last edited by reds1; 07-10-2017 at 08:35 PM.