Eclipse League
Fairly close across all four races as we near the midpoint of the EL 1982 season. The MoStars don't seem to have hit top gear as yet, enabling their rivals to at least stay within reach, while the Mons are looking super consistent this year.
Monthly Award Winners
- FC BATTER OF THE MONTH: Keston Hiura (Black Barons) 388 / 10 HR / 36 RBI.
- FC PITCHER OF THE MONTH: Darltie Cooper (Monarchs) 4-1 / 1.72 / 29 K / 52.1 IP.
- FC ROOKIE OF THE MONTH: Matty Alou (Black Barons) 308 / 1 HR / 13 RBI.
- WC BATTER OF THE MONTH: Miguel Cabrera (Lincoln Giants) 318 / 7 HR / 26 RBI.
- WC PITCHER OF THE MONTH: Martin Dihigo (Grays) 4-0 / 1.76 / 26 K / 46 IP.
- WC ROOKIE OF THE MONTH: Kal Daniels (Lincoln Giants) 367 / 2 HR / 11 RBI.
Points of Interest
- All quiet on the extensions / trades front for the most part
- Key Injuries: SS Monte Irvin (Bacharach Giants) hamstring, 6 weeks; P Deacon Meyer (West) elbow, season; P Steel Arm Tyler (Grays) RC, 9 weeks.
Top 20s - overall
Top 20s - NeLers
Transit League
Nothing decided or even close to it yet in the TL with Dayton's 5-game lead in the CAC National the widest of any.
Monthly Award Winners
- CAC BATTER OF THE MONTH: James Kemp (Blue Birds) 420 / 10 HR / 22 RBI.
- CAC PITCHER OF THE MONTH: Josias Manzanillo (Eagles) 4-0 / 1.42 / 4 SV / 34 K / 25.1 IP.
- FRC BATTER OF THE MONTH: Ben Taylor (Black Sox) 371 / 4 HR / 24 RBI.
- FRC PITCHER OF THE MONTH: Ray Burrus (Black Sox) 4-0 / 3.58 / 23 K / 37.2 IP.