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1997
Just wow. The Los Angeles Storm go 106-56 to win the Frank Robinson and then proceed to get to their 6th consecutive World Series wherein the fall behind Philadelphia 3 games to 1. They then win 3 straight, for their 4th title in 5 years.
In the AL Rafael Rodela (DET) wins his 4th Koufax going 15-12 3.09 while Denver's Nate Sikes hits .292-33-106 for the MVP.
Philadelphia rookie Mike Morrison hits .322 with 22 HR to win the Jackie Robinson and Brooklyn closer Luis Santiago saved 33 with a 1.96 to win the Rivera.
In the NL Fresno's Bill Abbott wins his 2nd straight Aaron award having a monster season that saw him hit .355/.420/.638 with 46 HR and 143 RBI's while scoring 133 times.
LA's Younis Jamali wins his 2nd Koufax after a 17-11 3.54 year.
Washington rookie RF Koji Minami hit .299 with 15 HR's to win the Jackie Robinson award. New England closer Shane Frey saved 36 with a 1.91 ERA to win the Rivera.
SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
Staten Islands Victor Mora became the 1st IBL pitcher to fan 15+ as he struck out 17 in a 5-0 win over Chicago.
Jacksonville's Matt Thodberg struck out 6, walked 1 in tossing the years only no-hitter as he beat Atlanta 5-0.
LA's Yaagov Hysh (20-5) and Philadelphia's Jon Cook (20-10) were the games only 20 game winners.
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