BNN Report
News from the CBO, Minors, CCBL, and CYL
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
1 April 2312
CCBL Analysis
We are now entering our second month of the collegiate season with several teams emerging as the beasts of the 2312 season.
Conference leaders through 20 games of the 60-game college season are the Northeastern University Huskies (16-3) in the BCAC and the Mass Atlantic University Suns (13-7) and Greenfield College Greenies (13-7) atop the MassCon.
The Huskies' great results so far have been the result of great pitching, allowing just 69 runs to lead all of the CCBL. Starters Larry Gomez (5-0, 1.67), Donegal Ward (5-0, 1.17), and Franky Palace (3-0, 1.32) have all been dominant so far. CL D.C. Washington (10 SV, 0.00) has yet to give up a run in 10 appearances.
Mass Atlantic has also used its starting pitching to help it win games. The Suns' top three starters have also been great: Jafar Khassanov (3-1, 2.25), Licky Jones (4-0, 1.91), and Jail Mikkola (3-1, 3.66). Greenfield has been the offensive guru, leading the CCBL in runs scored (147). Top hitters include 3B Moktar Wakihuri (.431/6/22), Justin Hoskins (.431/5/21), and Alistair Brown (.403/6/19).
CCBL Players of the Month
Hitter - When Voodoo Sycamore stepped up to the plate in March he did it with confidence, and today he was honored with the Commonwealth Collegiate Baseball League Batter of the Month award.
The young Quincy College first baseman posted a .441 batting average with 12 home runs, 21 RBIs and scored 24 runs. Sycamore also worked pitchers for 12 walks to post a .537 on-base percentage.
Pitcher - Larry Gomez of Northeastern had an outstanding March with a 5-0 mark and was chosen the Pitcher of the Month in the Commonwealth Collegiate Baseball League.
He topped off the month with a 1.67 ERA in 5 starts, tossed 43 innings, fanned 35 and held opposing teams to a .199 average.
CYL Analysis
The CYL is 13 games into the season but did not play enough games yet to have players of the month. Still, we would like to point out some standout players so far this season. In the North Region, Diamond City's Merlin Hodges (.442/10/20) is atop or near the top in the major offensive categories. In the South Region, Sweet Admiral (.396/10/24) of Andrew Station is atop 11 offensive categories to be the top offensive player there. For pitcher, the NR's top pitcher has been Saugus' Swatter Gillette (4-0, 0.56) in four starts. In the SR, Coventry's Frenzy Guava (3-0, 0.65) has been our top pick.
In the standings, division leaders are the Marlborough Minigunners (9-4), Concord Iceboys (9-4), Saugus Launchers (11-2), Circle Jerks (9-3-1), Woodlawn Gnomes (11-2), Dennis Menaces (10-3), Plymouth Hunters (9-4), and Andrew Station (10-3).
