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1945-46 United Leagues of Braeland Awards

Eastern League

Babe Ruth Award

Returning to the United Leagues after a year serving in the Braeland Armed Forces, six-time All-Star 1B Jim Friend did not missed a beat. He won his third Babe Ruth Award and his first in four seasons.

The runners-up for the award were:

2nd: Brunswick's 1B Stuart Bentham (.320/.426/.548, 29 HR, 88 RBI, 5.6 WAR)
3rd: Stratford's SS Jake Walker (.349/.430/.530, 13 HR, 112 RBI, 6.3 WAR)

Jim Friend led the circuit in doubles (43), RBI (126), SLG (.569), OPS (1.005) and WAR (6.6).

Stuart Bentham led the Eastern League in HR (29).

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
1943-44: Dean Bishop, Braeland City Monarchs
1944-45: Stuart Bentham, Brunswick Legends

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Satchel Paige Award

LHP Joel Fearn was a two-time runner-up for the Satchel Paige Award, coming in second both times in 1941-42 and 1943-44. But it all came together this season, as the United Leagues' leader in wins snagged his first Award.

The other pitchers under consideration:

2nd: Brunswick's LHP Anastasio Rodríguez (18-10, 2.93 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 142 ERA+)
3rd: Embro's RHP Oscar Burress (16-8, 2.80 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 148 ERA+)

Fearn led the League in wins (23), ERA (2.60), GS (36), IP (318.0) and BB/9 (1.8).

Rodríguez led the East in HR/9 (0.3) and WAR (9.2).

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
1943-44: Ryan Borden, Stratford Barons
1944-45: Matthew Monroe, Brunswick Legends

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Rookie of the Year Award

Although he ultimately lost his spot in the lineup to fellow catcher Jason Lymer and has been reduced to pinch hitting duties, C Jilenko Batiles won the Award for Top Rookie in the Eastern League.

Here were the runners-up:

2nd: Cobourg's C Jason Lymer (.277/.318/.396, 5 HR, 65 RBI, 2.0 WAR)
3rd: Wellington’s RF Edgardo Barrón (.279/.311/.434, 3 HR, 51 RBI, 1.4 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
1943-44: Elijah Sheppard, Queensland Eagles
1944-45: Kyle Prior, Braeland City Monarchs

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Western League

Babe Ruth Award

The three finalists of last season's Babe Ruth Award in the West were all under consideration once again. This time, C Danny Trowbridge won his first Award after enjoying a sensational season. He finished as runner-up last year to Broadbent.

Runners-up to Trowbridge were:

2nd: Kingston's SS Katsunan Chikafuji (.359/.414/.575, 30 HR, 139 RBI, 9.3 WAR)
3rd: Balmoral's RF Carlton Broadbent (.363/.442/.622, 32 HR, 108 RBI, 6.1 WAR)

Trowbridge led the West in Runs (129), HR ( 34), AVG (.371), OPB (.442), SLG (.629), OPS (1.071) and WAR (9.6). In fact, Trowbridge set new ULB records this past season in SLG, OPS and WAR.

Chikafuji led in Hits (224) and RBI (139).

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
1943-44: Carlton Broadbent, Balmoral Giants
1944-45: Carlton Broadbent, Balmoral Giants

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Satchel Paige Award

All three finalists for the Satchel Paige Award in the West were fresh faces, with two 26-year olds and a 22-year old earning consideration. This season it went to a Kingston Pelican for the 7th time in 9 seasons.

LHP Patrick Denman had a tremendous season, setting an all-time mark in wins in a season, after going 15-15 last year.

Runners-up for the award were:

2nd: Sherburn's RHP Jesús Chapa (19-13, 2.50 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 168 ERA+)
3rd: Kingston's RHP Ben Currall (20-7, 2.97 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 141 ERA+)

Denman led the West in Wins (27), ERA (2.29), IP (298.1), WHIP (1.17), BABIP (.237) and ERA+ (182). He tied with Chapa in GS (34).

Chapa led the West in K (141) and WAR (7.1).

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
1943-44: Francis Slocock, Kingston Pelicans
1944-45: Roberto Taváres, Sherburn Tigers

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Rookie of the Year Award

It was a clean sweep for the Pelicans in the Awards section, as RHP Ben Currall snapped up the Rookie Award after finishing third in voting for the Satchel Paige Award.

The runners-up for the Rookie Award were:

2nd: Fort Richmond's SS Clive Lanham (.305/.368/.464, 7 HR, 46 RBI, 2.7 WAR)
3rd: Pulberry's RHP Lenny Tennison (10-16, 3.25 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 125 ERA+)

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

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Manager of the Year Award

55-year old Bill Quinn of the Stratford Barons won his third Eastern League Manager of the Award, after guiding his team to the playoffs in a tight three-way race. He is the second manager to win the Award three times, after Kingston's Ben Houchens. Quinn previously won the Award in 1940 and 1943. He has been the Barons' field manager since Day 1.

60-year old Bradley Balmforth won the Western League Manager of the Year this past season, as he led the Sherburn Tigers to 91 victories, their best mark, and to their second playoff appearance. It was the first time the Tigers made the playoffs since their inaugural season in 1937-38. It was Balmforth's second Manager of the Year Award. He first won it back in 1937-38 as manager of the Wellington Athletics. He thus becomes the first manager to win the Award in both the Eastern and Western Leagues. This past season was his first at the helm of the Tigers, after spending the previous 8 seasons in Wellington.

Bill Quinn continues to lead all managers in the ULB in Games managed (1387) and wins (773). His over record is 773-614, .557. He has led the Barons to three playoff appearances and two United Cup championships.

Bradley Balmforth is fourth in overall wins (693-605, .534 in 1298 games). He has led the Wellington Athletics into the playoffs twice and the Sherburn Tigers once.

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.
1943-44: Bill Quinn, Stratford Barons; Ben Houchens, Kingston Pelicans.
1944-45: Wesley Leseberg, Brunswick Legends; Ben Houchens, Kingston Pelicans.

02-09-2017, 10:27 PM	#324
reds1 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 3,924	[My posts may continue to be a bit sporadic as we deal with some family health issues that have come up in the past few weeks] 1945-46 United Leagues of Braeland Awards Eastern League Babe Ruth Award Returning to the United Leagues after a year serving in the Braeland Armed Forces, six-time All-Star 1B Jim Friend did not missed a beat. He won his third Babe Ruth Award and his first in four seasons. The runners-up for the award were: 2nd: Brunswick's 1B Stuart Bentham (.320/.426/.548, 29 HR, 88 RBI, 5.6 WAR) 3rd: Stratford's SS Jake Walker (.349/.430/.530, 13 HR, 112 RBI, 6.3 WAR) Jim Friend led the circuit in doubles (43), RBI (126), SLG (.569), OPS (1.005) and WAR (6.6). Stuart Bentham led the Eastern League in HR (29). 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 1943-44: Dean Bishop, Braeland City Monarchs 1944-45: Stuart Bentham, Brunswick Legends -------- Satchel Paige Award LHP Joel Fearn was a two-time runner-up for the Satchel Paige Award, coming in second both times in 1941-42 and 1943-44. But it all came together this season, as the United Leagues' leader in wins snagged his first Award. The other pitchers under consideration: 2nd: Brunswick's LHP Anastasio Rodríguez (18-10, 2.93 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 142 ERA+) 3rd: Embro's RHP Oscar Burress (16-8, 2.80 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 148 ERA+) Fearn led the League in wins (23), ERA (2.60), GS (36), IP (318.0) and BB/9 (1.8). Rodríguez led the East in HR/9 (0.3) and WAR (9.2). 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 1943-44: Ryan Borden, Stratford Barons 1944-45: Matthew Monroe, Brunswick Legends -------- Rookie of the Year Award Although he ultimately lost his spot in the lineup to fellow catcher Jason Lymer and has been reduced to pinch hitting duties, C Jilenko Batiles won the Award for Top Rookie in the Eastern League. Here were the runners-up: 2nd: Cobourg's C Jason Lymer (.277/.318/.396, 5 HR, 65 RBI, 2.0 WAR) 3rd: Wellington’s RF Edgardo Barrón (.279/.311/.434, 3 HR, 51 RBI, 1.4 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 1943-44: Elijah Sheppard, Queensland Eagles 1944-45: Kyle Prior, Braeland City Monarchs -------- Western League Babe Ruth Award The three finalists of last season's Babe Ruth Award in the West were all under consideration once again. This time, C Danny Trowbridge won his first Award after enjoying a sensational season. He finished as runner-up last year to Broadbent. Runners-up to Trowbridge were: 2nd: Kingston's SS Katsunan Chikafuji (.359/.414/.575, 30 HR, 139 RBI, 9.3 WAR) 3rd: Balmoral's RF Carlton Broadbent (.363/.442/.622, 32 HR, 108 RBI, 6.1 WAR) Trowbridge led the West in Runs (129), HR ( 34), AVG (.371), OPB (.442), SLG (.629), OPS (1.071) and WAR (9.6). In fact, Trowbridge set new ULB records this past season in SLG, OPS and WAR. Chikafuji led in Hits (224) and RBI (139). 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 1943-44: Carlton Broadbent, Balmoral Giants 1944-45: Carlton Broadbent, Balmoral Giants -------- Satchel Paige Award All three finalists for the Satchel Paige Award in the West were fresh faces, with two 26-year olds and a 22-year old earning consideration. This season it went to a Kingston Pelican for the 7th time in 9 seasons. LHP Patrick Denman had a tremendous season, setting an all-time mark in wins in a season, after going 15-15 last year. Runners-up for the award were: 2nd: Sherburn's RHP Jesús Chapa (19-13, 2.50 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 168 ERA+) 3rd: Kingston's RHP Ben Currall (20-7, 2.97 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 141 ERA+) Denman led the West in Wins (27), ERA (2.29), IP (298.1), WHIP (1.17), BABIP (.237) and ERA+ (182). He tied with Chapa in GS (34). Chapa led the West in K (141) and WAR (7.1). 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 1943-44: Francis Slocock, Kingston Pelicans 1944-45: Roberto Taváres, Sherburn Tigers -------- Rookie of the Year Award It was a clean sweep for the Pelicans in the Awards section, as RHP Ben Currall snapped up the Rookie Award after finishing third in voting for the Satchel Paige Award. The runners-up for the Rookie Award were: 2nd: Fort Richmond's SS Clive Lanham (.305/.368/.464, 7 HR, 46 RBI, 2.7 WAR) 3rd: Pulberry's RHP Lenny Tennison (10-16, 3.25 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 125 ERA+) 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 -------- Manager of the Year Award 55-year old Bill Quinn of the Stratford Barons won his third Eastern League Manager of the Award, after guiding his team to the playoffs in a tight three-way race. He is the second manager to win the Award three times, after Kingston's Ben Houchens. Quinn previously won the Award in 1940 and 1943. He has been the Barons' field manager since Day 1. 60-year old Bradley Balmforth won the Western League Manager of the Year this past season, as he led the Sherburn Tigers to 91 victories, their best mark, and to their second playoff appearance. It was the first time the Tigers made the playoffs since their inaugural season in 1937-38. It was Balmforth's second Manager of the Year Award. He first won it back in 1937-38 as manager of the Wellington Athletics. He thus becomes the first manager to win the Award in both the Eastern and Western Leagues. This past season was his first at the helm of the Tigers, after spending the previous 8 seasons in Wellington. Bill Quinn continues to lead all managers in the ULB in Games managed (1387) and wins (773). His over record is 773-614, .557. He has led the Barons to three playoff appearances and two United Cup championships. Bradley Balmforth is fourth in overall wins (693-605, .534 in 1298 games). He has led the Wellington Athletics into the playoffs twice and the Sherburn Tigers once. 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. 1943-44: Bill Quinn, Stratford Barons; Ben Houchens, Kingston Pelicans. 1944-45: Wesley Leseberg, Brunswick Legends; Ben Houchens, Kingston Pelicans. __________________ United Leagues of Braeland Last edited by reds1; 07-17-2017 at 04:20 PM.