Eclipse League
Most unusually, it seems for once the EL is set to be devoid of drama with all four races looking fairly clear-cut at this point. Still plenty of time for that to change of course, especially in the WC where the gaps are narrower.
Monthly Award Winners
- FC BATTER OF THE MONTH: Cesar Hernandez (Black Yankees) 360 / 7 HR / 21 RBI.
- FC PITCHER OF THE MONTH: Vida Blue (Crawfords) 6-0 / 1.82 / 45 K / 49.1 IP.
- FC ROOKIE OF THE MONTH: Bob Gibson (Red Sox) 4-2 / 3.80 / 36 K / 45 IP.
- WC BATTER OF THE MONTH: Chili Davis (American Giants) 308 / 9 HR / 24 RBI.
- WC PITCHER OF THE MONTH: Joe Williams (Motown Stars) 5-1 / 2.33 / 34 K / 46.1 IP.
- WC ROOKIE OF THE MONTH: Kelvim Escobar (Liberty Stars) 3-2 / 4.20 / 31 K / 40.2 IP.
Points of Interest
- Octavio Dotel rings up his 300th career Save.
- Key Injuries: P Ollie West (Motown Stars) biceps, 4 weeks; 1B Edgar Wesley (Crawfords) Achilles, 3 weeks; P Ed Rile (Motown Stars AAA) UCL, 14 months; 3B Carlos Moran (Elite Giants) thumb, 3 months.
- OF Michael Brantley is claimed off waivers from Homestead by the AGs.
- Very quiet in the trade market so far which means we should expect a flurry in July; this was June's only trade of note:
Top 20s - overall
Top 20s - NeLers
Transit League
While the Marcos continue to lead their division, their fellow perennial malingerer House of David has returned to form and sunk to the wrong end of the table. Still up for grabs across the board.
Monthly Award Winners
- CAC BATTER OF THE MONTH: Arquimedez Pozo (Black Crackers) 342 / 7 HR / 23 RBI.
- CAC PITCHER OF THE MONTH: Johnny Goodgame (Marcos) 3-2 / 1.88 / 33 K / 38.1 IP.
- FRC BATTER OF THE MONTH: Oswaldo Arcia (Wolves) 306 / 8 HR / 19 RBI.
- FRC PITCHER OF THE MONTH: Henry McHenry (Wolves) 5-1 / 2.55 / 34 K / 49.1 IP.