The Americas and Oceania - Player Awards 2059
Most Valuable Player: Antonio Cardoza (La Paz Doves)
Ecuadorian Cardoza put together one of the most dominant offensive seasons in TAO history, slashing .390/.508/.720 with 41 home runs, 112 runs scored, and 110 RBIs. His 10.4 WAR comfortably led all hitters in the conference, combining elite on-base skills with massive power production. As the driving force of the La Paz Doves offense, Cardoza’s performance was a cut above the rest. This is the 9-time all-star’s first MVP award, though he has won 7 silver slugger awards at shortstop.
Pitcher of the Year: Sateki Kikeona (Bogota Condors)
Easter Islander Kikeona was a strikeout machine, fanning 14.2 batters per nine innings while compiling a 19-4 record and a 2.83 ERA over 194.0 innings. His 1.21 WHIP and 8.3 WAR placed him at the top of a crowded field of strong TAO arms, and he was a model of consistency across the season for Bogota Condors. This is Kikeona’s second Pitcher of the Year award, his previous was in 2054. He has also made 5 all-star appearances.
Rookie of the Year: Aseffa Amara (Kansas City Meadowlarks)
Cameroonian Amara stormed onto the scene with a blend of power and speed that made him one of the most exciting players in the league. He hit .295 with a .525 slugging percentage, clubbed 31 homers, swiped 50 bases, and posted 6.9 WAR. His 122 RBIs and 111 runs scored marked him as an immediate star. Amara also won the Silver Slugger award at left field, a superb achievement in his rookie season. Drafted in 2053 by the Kansas City Meadowlarks, Amara was the 406th pick.
Reliever of the Year: Russ Underhill (Vancouver Green Sox)
In 65.2 innings, Canadian Underhill posted a sparkling 0.96 ERA and secured 47 saves. His 0.94 WHIP and 7.7 K/9 demonstrated his control and composure in tight situations, anchoring the Vancouver bullpen throughout the year. This is Underhill’s second Reliever of the Year award, and at 28 he’s set to be a bullpen star for years to come.
Golden Glove Award Winners (Best Defenders by Position)
Pitcher: Edmundo Roby (MEX) – 1.000 fielding %, 9 putouts, 16 assists, 1.16 range.
Catcher: Xavier Natrio (SDI) – .999 fielding %, 960 putouts, 62 assists, 16.5% caught stealing rate.
First Base:Bruce Marlin (MED) – .998 fielding %, 837 putouts, 51 assists, 8.11 range.
Second Base: Mhelter Magante (POR) – .997 fielding %, 137 putouts, 240 assists, 4.78 range.
Third Base: Erminio Gonzalez (PER) – .974 fielding %, 87 putouts, 254 assists, 2.89 range.
Shortstop: Halim Kabaila (POR) – .983 fielding %, 185 putouts, 433 assists, 4.49 range.
Left Field: Nafi Fakihi (POR) – .994 fielding %, 173 putouts, 0 assists, 2.22 range.
Center Field: Brad Carter (MIA) – .994 fielding %, 303 putouts, 8 assists, 3.24 range.
Right Field: Rauno Ururainen (TOR) – .989 fielding %, 271 putouts, 11 assists, 2.35 range.
Silver Slugger Award Winners (Best Hitters by Position)
Catcher: Topi Siurunen (HOU) – .260/.381/.529, 29 home runs, 99 RBI, 5.9 WAR.
First Base: Antonio Cardoza (LPZ) – .390/.508/.720, 41 home runs, 110 RBI, 10.4 WAR.
Second Base: Angel Rios (MAN) – .283/.364/.530, 35 home runs, 128 RBI, 5.4 WAR.
Third Base: Jon Pitts (MEM) – .275/.395/.550, 36 home runs, 90 RBI, 7.0 WAR.
Shortstop: Yasuki Ota (PER) – .284/.356/.523, 30 home runs, 92 RBI, 3.1 WAR.
Left Field: Aseffa Amara (KAN) – .295/.383/.525, 31 home runs, 122 RBI, 6.9 WAR.
Center Field: David Ortiz (WAS) – .325/.409/.612, 35 home runs, 126 RBI, 9.8 WAR.
Right Field: Nick Thackeray (ATL) – .336/.452/.592, 38 home runs, 120 RBI, 8.1 WAR.
Designated Hitter: Valdemar Bregar (LOS) – .295/.420/.529, 32 home runs, 92 RBI, 5.5 WAR.