BNN Report
News from the CBO, Minors, CCBL, and CYL
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
1 August 2312
The August Super Post
CBO Players of the Month
NCA Hitter - At only 25 years of age, Jim Geiger could very well have many more months like this last one during his career.
That would be great news for fans of the Cambridge Coursers, as July was one to remember for the right fielder and he has captured the North Charles Association Batter of the Month award.
On the month he hit .451 with 4 home runs, 15 RBIs and 16 runs scored.
Geiger is batting at a .361 pace this season, picking up 120 hits in 332 at-bats with 7 home runs, 53 RBIs and 57 runs scored.
SCA Hitter - When guys like University Point's Barker Cocoa win Batter of the Month awards, it just makes you feel good. In a productive July, the longtime South Charles Association veteran toyed with opposing pitchers, collecting 35 hits in 86 at-bats.
The veteran first baseman hit for a .407 batting average and collected 11 home runs, 31 RBIs and 28 runs scored.
This season, Cocoa has delivered 116 hits in 353 at-bats for a .329 average with 38 home runs. He is getting on base at a .448 clip and his totals also include 96 RBIs and 93 runs scored. This year Cocoa has played in 100 games.he is on pace to hit 50 home runs for the third time in four seasons.
NCA Pitcher - County Crossing starter College Luckyman really put the chill on opposing teams in July and today was acclaimed the North Charles Association Pitcher of the Month.
He excelled with a 4-0 mark and 2.16 ERA in 6 starts. In 41.2 innings, he fanned 24 and walked 10.
Thus far this season, Luckyman has posted a 12-6 record, started 25 games, struck out 90 batters in 151.1 innings and compiled a 3.33 ERA.
SCA Pitcher - Oberland T-51s hurler Zaire Inquisitor was rewarded today with the South Charles Association Pitcher of the Month honors. Inquisitor, 26, realizes that pitching isn't all about how hard you can throw, it's about accuracy and about picking yourself up even when you've had a run of bad luck.
"I'd like to say I don't give them anything to hit," said the Oberland starter, "but that's not true. Every pitcher gives up a long ball now and then. Usually there's at least one mistake in each at-bat, but you've got to battle through your mistakes and build some positive momentum. The rest will fall into place."
Things did fall into place for Inquisitor. In July he took the ball for 39 innings while notching 26 strikeouts, a 3.92 ERA and a 4-0 record.
This year, Inquisitor has fanned 89 in 141.1 innings and collected a 13-7 record with a 4.33 ERA.
NCA Rookie - The best North Charles Association rookie in July was Easy Town's catcher Jasha Varnikov.
He hit .342 with 25 hits, 6 home runs, 13 RBIs, and 10 runs scored. He also walked 11 times on his way to a .435 OBP.
On the year, Varnikov is hitting .246 with 73 hits, 9 home runs, 44 RBIs, .317 OBP and has scored 28 runs.
SCA Rookie - Slip Knotty is still a bit shy, but then, who could blame the newest South Charles Association Rookie of the Month honoree? He hasn't been around the league long enough to fully know the ropes yet, despite the fact that he's putting up veteran-like numbers.
In July the FHE hitter tagged opposing pitching for a .309 average with 29 hits, 6 home runs and 11 RBIs.
This year, Knotty has hit at a .266 clip with 51 RBIs, 16 home runs and 46 runs scored.
MML Analysis
The 2312 regular season has come to a close with the four division winners preparing for a playoff run. Division winners in the heavy NCA-farm system playoffs are:
Wade Boggs Division - Burlington Ferals (Slog)
Matt Murtagh Division - Finch Farm Shamrocks (Nah)
Ted Williams Division - Worcester Cannons (FtH)
Carl Yastrzemski Division - Branitree Robobrains (NB)
MML Players of the Month
LL Hitter - Danvers Sonics fans believe they've got a talented young star in Victor Yes.
He did nothing to dissuade that notion in July, as he hit .380 with 24 home runs, 50 RBIs and 35 runs scored.
The end result was the first baseman being named the Legends League Batter of the Month.
For the year, Yes is batting .379 with 55 hits and 30 home runs. He has scored 44 times and driven in 65.
SL Hitter - Dedham Bombers fans may just have witnessed a star player blossoming before their eyes in July.
Brunwulf Freewinter put up a remarkable month at the age of 22 and has been named the Stars League Batter of the Month.
For the month, Freewinter hit .354 with 17 home runs, 45 RBIs and 31 runs scored.
This season, Freewinter has posted a batting average of .350 with 131 hits in 374 at-bats, 57 home runs and 130 RBIs. He has also scored 106 runs, walked 56 times and compiled a .454 OBP.
LL Pitcher - July's #1 hurler was Cole Kilcoin of Burlington. He gunned down Legends League hitters the whole month and claimed the Pitcher of the Month award. The Ferals star piled up 6 wins and 1 loss to take the honor.
The 29-year-old Kilcoin added 32 strikeouts in 54.2 innings and 12 walks to his season record and compiled a 2.96 ERA. Other clubs hit .237 against him.
Over the season Kilcoin has thrown 180 innings and dished out 122 strikeouts with a 17-4 mark and a 3.30 ERA.
SL Pitcher - The Needham Archers bullpen was superb in July -- and Scout Many-Marshes was a big reason for that success. He was named the Stars League Pitcher of the Month today.
He picked up 11 saves in 12 save opportunities and had 17 strikeouts in 13.2 innings. Many-Marshes racked up 2 wins and 1 loss.
This season, Many-Marshes has nailed down 29 saves. In 43 innings he has fanned 38 batters and walked 10. His record is 4-2 with a 3.35 ERA and the opposition is batting .219 against him.
BMU Analysis
The 2312 regular season already ended and the 2312 Boston Minor Series is down to its final game between the Sanctuary Hills Zetans (Lex) and Mayoral Shelter Tricentennials (BH). The Zetans defeated the Covenant Refractors (V81), two games to none, in the Commonwealth Association Championship Series.The Tricentennials overcame the Neponset Park Criticals (Sal), two to one, in the Massachusetts Association Championship Series.
BMU Players of the Month
CA Hitter - Riot Darton has a lot going for him. The Winchester left fielder just broke into the majors this year and now the Commonwealth Association has just picked him as its top hitter for July.
In 15 games last month this outstanding rookie batted .414 with 12 home runs, 29 RBIs and 19 runs scored.
This season, Darton is batting .300 with 57 hits and 21 home runs. He has scored 50 times and has 64 RBI.
MA Hitter - Bucky Tampa may be much younger than other hitters in the Massachusetts Association, but he performed like a seasoned veteran in July to win the Batter of the Month award.
The 21-year-old Mayoral Shelter right fielder hit .434 with 8 home runs, 18 RBIs and 17 runs scored.
For the season, Tampa has hit .397 with 15 home runs and 40 RBIs. He has played in 41 games and scored 34 times.
CA Pitcher - It was a sensational July for Iron Maiden as he mystified, mesmerized and terrorized opposing batters to capture the Commonwealth Association Pitcher of the Month trophy.
Maiden locked down a 4-0 mark in 4 starts last month, striking out 24 while walking 12 in 30 innings and posting a 4.20 ERA.
Up to now Maiden has recorded a record of 11-5. In 22 starts he has fanned 92 batters in 152 innings with a 4.74 ERA.
MA Pitcher - A standout performance in July earned Dmitri Anastasia the Pitcher of the Month Award in the Massachusetts Association. When his name was penciled in to start by the Neponset Park skipper, it meant trouble for opposing teams. For the month the Criticals star racked up 3 wins and no losses.
In 23 innings of work, Anastasia limited opposing batters to 18 base hits and a .209 batting average. He notched 26 strikeouts, issued 8 walks and had a 1.96 ERA.
Thus far this season, Anastasia has tossed 102.1 innings in 19 starts, fanned 88 batters, walked 50 and put up a 4.13 ERA with 7 wins and 2 losses.
GBRL Analysis
The Roadside Pines Cosmos (FtH) are champions, today and forever. The Cosmos topped the Union Hope Lifegivers (SI) 11-1 at Park on the Rails today (July 30) to claim the Rookie Series crown.
"Nobody can take this away from us, not ever," said series MVP and shortstop Beem Ja after his club had sealed the victory. "We worked hard and we accomplished our goal."
The atmosphere was electric as the newly-crowned champs stormed the field at the conclusion of the game. Fans cheered, gloves flew in the air, high fives and hugs were the order of the day.
"From day one of spring training, I could see it in their eyes," said Roadside Pines manager Josh Both. "The players had that look of intensity, of hunger, of a desire to accomplish something great, and today they did that. They're champions of the world."
The Cosmos took the series 3-1. The new titleholders completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the South League Southwest Division and a 60-28 record.
The Lifegivers defeated the Med-Tek Eyebots (Qui) in the League Champiosnhip, while the Cosmos downed the DB Tech Nuclear Physicists (Lex).
GBRL Players of the Month
NL Hitter - Lee Mayhew made his presence known as one of the best young stars in the North League this past month.
The Satellite Array Riflemen second baseman shined through the month of July and has won the Batter of the Month award.
The 18-year-old hit .353 with 9 home runs, 22 RBIs and 15 runs scored.
SL Hitter - For a rookie just breaking in, Brother Ray Robinson certainly put together a successful month. It was good enough to win the SL Batter of the Month award for July.
The 19-year-old center fielder for the Roadside Pines Cosmos hit .357 with 8 home runs, 16 RBIs and 24 runs scored.
His career numbers show Robinson is currently carrying a .329 lifetime batting average with 52 home runs and 140 RBIs.
NL Pitcher - The North League announced the winner of the Pitcher of the Month Award for July.
It went to Jokum Thunmark of Switchboard for his outstanding 4-0 record and 2.97 ERA.
Thunmark also chalked up 4 starts, 30.1 innings and 45 strikeouts.
Lifetime Thunmark has notched 21 wins and 7 losses and compiled a 3.23 ERA.
CYL Awards
NR Hitter - He may have less experience than most of his Commonwealth Youth League peers, but that didn't slow Bow Wow Vargas down at all in 2312.
At the age of 14, the Boston Common first baseman has been named the winner of the North Region Most Valuable Player Award.
He had a .401 batting average and a .494 on-base percentage this year. In 69 games he piled up 107 hits, 31 doubles, 7 triples, 22 home runs, 61 RBIs and 78 runs scored.
"I'm blown away by the season I was able to put together," he said. "I'm looking forward to trying to do it all again next year."
He received 47 first place votes out of a possible 72. Kaw Tanginoa of the Sturbridge Rangers finished second in voting with 12 first place votes, while Crowball Myles of the Circle Jerks finished third with 7 first place votes.
Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Bow Wow Vargas - Boston Common Baby Bellies - 47 - 858
Kaw Tanginoa - Sturbridge Rangers - 12 - 634
Crowball Myles - Circle Jerks - 7 - 554
Orthjolf Throne - Reading Rhinos - 4 - 549
Steve Monstur - Covenant Dandy Boys - 0 - 380
Jimmie Dimmick - Needham Radstorm - 2 - 377
Dumb Boy Stevenson - Saugus Launchers - 0 - 288
Droras Relvi - Sturbridge Rangers - 0 - 206
Pen Bullkiller - Needham Radstorm - 0 - 128
Silver Shroud Marshall - Lynn Pier Gamers - 0 - 109
Jam Armchase - Sudbury Celebs - 0 - 69
Ploop Gomerring - Marlborough Minigunners - 0 - 43
Posh Mark Closet - Circle Jerks - 0 - 21
Merlin Hodges - Diamond City Newsboys - 0 - 21
Ape Rawlings - Lowell Frags - 0 - 5
Andrew Winkfield - Rockport Seafarers - 0 - 3
Cracker Begum - Rockport Seafarers - 0 - 1
Shaq McNeal - Beantown Sprouts - 0 - 1
Shane Powers - Boston Common Baby Bellies - 0 - 1
SR Hitter - At the age of 15, Derr Naverwocker of the Swansea Nuka Sox could very well have his best years ahead of him.
It's a startling thought when you consider the year he had in 2312 was good enough to win the left fielder the South Region Most Valuable Player Award.
"See the ball, hit the ball," he said. "That's my basic approach."
The top hitter put up a .388 batting average this year, as well as a .487 on-base percentage. He played 66 games and racked up 104 hits, 14 doubles, 4 triples, 27 home runs, 55 RBIs and 86 runs scored.
He received 18 first place votes out of a possible 72. Ice Cream Horton of the Wellfleet Tarberries finished second in voting with 19 first place votes, while Sluggo Luge of the Spectacle Island Specters finished third with 24 first place votes.
Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Derr Naverwocker - Swansea Nuka Sox - 18 - 688
Ice Cream Horton - Wellfleet Tarberries - 19 - 675
Sluggo Luge - Spectacle Island Specters - 24 - 668
Choo-Choo Tracks - Swansea Nuka Sox - 9 - 616
Drexel Barima - Woodlawn Gnomes - 1 - 436
Buck MacDonald - Seekonk Quahog - 1 - 340
Dill Arpioh - Plymouth Hunters - 0 - 273
Eric Creed - Swansea Nuka Sox - 0 - 199
No Name Nunez - Wareham Comets - 0 - 149
Paddy Driscoll - Truro Hatchlings - 0 - 56
Great Scott Blankenship - Brown Bubblers - 0 - 50
Wen Sarandon - South Beach Waves - 0 - 32
Shipp Thomas - Hope Firestarters - 0 - 27
Amazing Paddy Kay - Taunton Giants - 0 - 21
Gary Email - Woodlawn Gnomes - 0 - 10
Redeye Perez - New Bedford Whales - 0 - 3
Salve Safroshkin - Hope Firestarters - 0 - 3
Al-Fred Blue - Freeplat Wicked Goods - 0 - 1
Javid Young - Plymouth Hunters - 0 - 1
NR Starter - The 2312 North Region Pitcher of the Year Award has gone to South Charles Bank Moonies ace Richard Burns after a stellar 12-5 season.
In 18 starts he piled up 130 innings, 156 strikeouts, 32 walks and a 2.15 ERA. Burns held opposing hitters to a .194 batting average.
He received 51 first place votes out of a possible 72. Swatter Gillette of the Saugus Launchers finished second in voting with 7 first place votes, while Hub Purdue of the Hester Mechanists finished third with 12 first place votes.
Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Richard Burns - South Charles Bank Moonies - 51 - 430
Swatter Gillette - Saugus Launchers - 7 - 259
Hub Purdue - Hester Mechanists - 12 - 228
Garth Fitzgerald V - Marblehead Mess - 1 - 129
Strongback Grazer - Hester Mechanists - 1 - 59
Petie Pembroke - Castle Freedom - 0 - 45
Swoop Gommering - Rockport Seafarers - 0 - 34
Basia Merton - Saugus Launchers - 0 - 25
Dream O'Sullivan - Boston Harbor Harborfellows - 0 - 6
Sun Hancock - North Charles Bank Goonies - 0 - 4
Licky Lichenstein - Beantown Sprouts - 0 - 3
Denvarius Baseline - Acton Ups - 0 - 1
Brandon Gissendaner - Circle Jerks - 0 - 1
SR Starter - The South Region announced today that Leland van Sprang has been chosen the Pitcher of the Year Award winner for 2312. The Taunton starter had everything working for him this past season as he soared to a 13-1 record.
In his exceptional season van Sprang chalked up a 1.89 ERA in 133.1 innings with 142 strikeouts and 38 walks. Enemy teams hit .192 against him in his 18 starts.
He received 66 first place votes out of a possible 72. Plummy Westing of the Jamaica Plain Treasures finished second in voting with 6 first place votes, while Rick Green of the Sandwich Screamers finished third.
Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Leland van Sprang - Taunton Giants - 66 - 486
Plummy Westing - Jamaica Plain Treasures - 6 - 298
Rick Green - Sandwich Screamers - 0 - 107
Cowboy Hat Jonas - Wellfleet Tarberries - 0 - 92
Lo Breitenstein - Woodlawn Gnomes - 0 - 78
Siltbean Ferguson - Taunton Giants - 0 - 68
Alejandro Porridge - Wareham Comets - 0 - 50
Lane Phrasemaker - Braintree Schoolboys - 0 - 37
Sparkler Guenot - Brockton Claws - 0 - 5
Shadow Pile - Swansea Nuka Sox - 0 - 3
NR Reliever - Ronthil Apprentice was a calming influence out of the Circle Jerks bullpen this season.
His teammates and manager said he had a poised demeanor about him that was typical of someone much older and more experienced. His poise has paid off, as the 16-year-old turned in a sparkling season and has been named the winner of the North Region Reliever of the Year Award for 2312.
The Everett, Massachusetts native won the award with 10 saves in 22 relief appearances, 34 strikeouts in 24 innings and a record of 4-0 to go with his 0.75 ERA.
He received 68 first place votes out of a possible 72. Danya Chiles of the Stoneham Commandos finished second in voting with 4 first place votes, while Kyle Williams of the Boston Common Baby Bellies finished third.
Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Ronthil Apprentice - Circle Jerks - 68 - 352
Danya Chiles - Stoneham Commandos - 4 - 115
Kyle Williams - Boston Common Baby Bellies - 0 - 79
Timmy Peacock - Saugus Launchers - 0 - 58
Archie Hicox - South Charles Bank Moonies - 0 - 14
Grant Awich - North Charles Bank Goonies - 0 - 12
Franklin George Bird - Covenant Dandy Boys - 0 - 6
Ellis Brittle - Needham Radstorm - 0 - 5
Sayid Traveler - Needham Radstorm - 0 - 5
Trapper Jack - Woburn Diners - 0 - 1
Hobby Kinderdine - Woburn Diners - 0 - 1
SR Reliever - At the young age of only 14, Alton Edinger has been named the South Region Reliever of the Year Award winner for 2312.
The future appears bright for the Truro Hatchlings relief ace, who captured the award with no saves in 27 relief appearances, 46 strikeouts in 32 innings and a record of 3-1 to go with his 1.41 ERA.
He received 56 first place votes out of a possible 72. Coyote Meco of the Swansea Nuka Sox finished second in voting with 5 first place votes, while Alex Doberman of the Freeplat Wicked Goods finished third with 9 first place votes.
Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Alton Edinger - Truro Hatchlings - 56 - 305
Coyote Meco - Swansea Nuka Sox - 5 - 123
Alex Doberman - Freeplat Wicked Goods - 9 - 85
Malchemical Scientistman - New Bedford Whales - 0 - 46
Tatu Tanskanen - Nauset Beach Lurk Hunters - 2 - 32
Pin Tell - Brown Bubblers - 0 - 31
Champ Wainwright - Hope Firestarters - 0 - 21
Gomez Fallout - Pawtucket Paw Sox - 0 - 3
Daniel Goldmine - Truro Hatchlings - 0 - 2