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Old 06-14-2020, 11:57 AM   #97
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June 1977 Batter of the Month

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The Pittsburgh Roadrunners big power-hitting right fielder Bill Winchester, the 1973 SJL Rookie of the Year, has emerged as one of the biggest stars of the league. The 27-year old will not likely win any Gold Glove awards (though he does have a strong arm and has recorded 63 career outfield assists in 660 games, including throwing out 21 runners last season, but with a career Zone Rating of -80.3) but his bat is one the best in the business. This season is no exception and he was recently named to his 2nd All-Star squad and earned the June honors as SJL Batter of the Month.

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Veteran first baseman Danny Salvador provides the pop in the middle of the Brooklyn Aces lineup. The now 3-time All-Star has a bit of reputation for a poor work ethic but he always shows up well at the plate and led the league in walks three straight season as well as leading in WAR in 1975. The big question for Salvador as he approaches his 30's is a sense that he is injury prone. He has largely avoided serious injuries the past several seasons but the sense is that the somewhat slightly built first sacker might not age well.
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