FOREST CITY'S BORDEN TOP RU ROOKIE IN 2088
In his apprentice season in the Ruthlandian Union, Cale Borden put up some quality statistics to sew up the prestigious Ruthlandian Union Rookie of the Year Award.
This talented Forest City second baseman posted a .357 average, best in the Ruthlandian Union this season, while accumulating 153 hits, 30 doubles, 7 triples, 16 home runs, 80 RBIs and 93 runs scored in 120 games. He led the RU by drawing 79 walks as he fashioned a splendid .458 on-base percentage. The 21-year-old Borden led his Firebirds to the Ruthlandian West Division title.
RU Golden Arm Margus Karu (19-8/2.01 ERA/250 IP) of the Valka Blackhawks finished second in voting, while shortstop Tony Benedetti (.298 BA/17 HR/91 RBI/102 R) of the Forest City Firebirds finished third.
