SJL:
John Freeman is becoming one of the most feared hitters in an already fearsome lineup, one which includes 2-time MVP Bud Lindsay, speedy center fielder Zach McClelland, budding superstar second baseman John Mussaw, and 5-time Silver Slugger (and 7-time Gold Glover) catcher Erik Buonopane. Freeman is a poor fielder and a mediocre runner at best, but at the plate he has pretty much no flaws, as he combines great contact ability with plus power, will rarely strike out and should be among the league leaders in on base percentage year after year.
MGL:
If Denver's young phenom starting pitcher Jim Atwell doesn't win the MGL Rookie of the Year award at the end of the season it will probably be because it went to Baltimore's tremendous late-blooming right fielder Robert Mustard, this month's MGL Rookie of the Month. Mustard is not only a gifted hitter, phenomenal runner, and above average defensive outfielder, but he might have the best makeup this side of Bud Lindsay or Jamar Clay. The 26-year old 1973 2nd round draft pick is quickly becoming known as one of the finest leaders and most admired role models in the game.