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1993
The Phantoms were the leagues best as Detroit went 103-59 and cruised to the World Series where they met LA, appearing for the 2nd straight year. LA beat a heavily favored Phantoms club 4-1 to win their 1st title.
Phantom 3B Marty Velasquez took home his 2nd Hank Aaron award hitting .299-32-126 while teammate Rafael Rodela went 20-10 3.18 to win his 1st Koufax.
Staten Islands Scott Bianchetti (LF) hit .305 to win the Jackie Robinson while Boston's Javy Guillen saved 42 games with a 1.82 ERA to win the Rivera award.
In the NL Fresno slugger Ethan Brooks set an IBL record with 56 HR's and 149 RBI's en route to his 1st Aaron Award.
New England righty Angel Aguilar went 13-8 2.39 over 226 innings to win the Koufax while the brother of the AL MVP, Luis Velasquez was a perfect 8-0 with 34 Saves and a 1.58 ERA and won the Rivera.
SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
Ryan Thompson joined Brooks this year slamming his 50th HR in the final game of the regular season to walk off the teams final win.
Brooks matched his IBL record of 56 HR's while winning his 1st MVP.
Tom Dixon (LA) 20-6 and Detroits Rafael Rodela (20-10 were the only 20 game winners.
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