Standings:
This was a very interesting season as the lead changed several times and we had several teams challenging for a spot in the Community Shield. It wasn't until the last two games that it was decided that the final game would be a repeat of last season's.
Community Shield
The Potters scored first in the second inning, going up 3-0 and adding another one in the top of the 5th. In the bottom, the Wolves scored two to keep it a close one. They scored another run in the bottom of the 8th but could never pull level to the eventual champions, Stoke. Despite both pitchers allowing 3 earned runs and having similar pitching lines, Louis Anderson got the win while Sam Brown drew the short straw in this one.
Awards:
Young Player of the Year
Derby's 23-year-old left-fielder wins the young player award in his second season. In 20 games, Blackburn collected 30 hits, 3 doubles, 1 triple and 1 home run. He also stole 16 bags and struck out only twice. Led all U23 players in hits, RBI, OBP, ISO, OPS, BABIP and stolen bases.
Pitcher of the Year
Stoke's two meter tall righty won the pitching award after winning 16 games. Anderson started all games for his team this season, posting a league-leading 2.10 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 1.4 BB/9. He struck out 67 batters through 184 innings.
Player of the Year
Another Potter, this speedy infielder won the championship, MVP award and was included in the Offensive Team of the Year. Greatly improving on last season, when he had only 18 hits, Adams led the league in hits with 38, triples (7), AVG (.409), SLG(.591), OPS(1.063), and WAR(1.7).