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USSL Low A Names Platinum Stick Award Winners
Saturday, September 23rd , 2062
A group of established and budding USSL Low A stars were today named winners of the USSL Low A Platinum Stick Award.
For standout offensive performances, the 2062 winners are:
Catcher
Albert Hernández (Memphis Music)
.247/.318/.431, 283 AB, 13 HR, 111 wRC+, 1.9 WAR
First Baseman
Jim Klein (Philadelphia Liberty U-21)
.329/.426/.560, 368 AB, 17 HR, 185 wRC+, 4.8 WAR
Second Baseman
Greg Jones (Bompton Baby Lakers)
.336/.400/.604, 384 AB, 25 HR, 3 SB, 190 wRC+, 5.9 WAR
Third Baseman
James Hunt (Tijuana Toros)
.346/.443/.646, 263 AB, 16 HR, 202 wRC+, 5.0 WAR
Shortstop
Carroll Thompson (Bethlehem Angel Kitties)
.307/.395/.578, 270 AB, 16 HR, 2 SB, 169 wRC+, 4.5 WAR
Left Fielder
Jeff Elliott (Memphis Music)
.267/.344/.411, 348 AB, 9 HR, 118 wRC+, 1.8 WAR
Center Fielder
Shannon Fowler (Philadelphia Liberty U-21)
.326/.406/.626, 380 AB, 24 HR, 8 SB, 194 wRC+, 7.0 WAR
Right Fielder
Alfredo Torres (Ogallala Octopi)
.247/.339/.391, 340 AB, 8 HR, 1 SB, 109 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
Designated Hitter
Donald López (Shady Side Zoomies)
.261/.338/.471, 399 AB, 21 HR, 127 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
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de Groot Gets Award for Relief Work
Friday, September 22nd , 2062
Robbie de Groot was a calming influence out of the Philadelphia Liberty U-21 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 21-year-old turned in a sparkling season and has been named the winner of the USSL Low A Reliever of the Year Award for 2062.
The Princess Quarter, Sint Maarten native won the award with 32 saves in 45 relief appearances, 34 strikeouts in 50 innings and a record of 6-0 to go with his 0.90 ERA.
He received 10 first place votes, as a unanimous winner. Clint Clifton of the Tijuana Toros finished second in voting, while Michael Duffy of the Tijuana Toros finished third.
Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Robbie de Groot - Philadelphia Liberty U-21 - 10 - 50
Clint Clifton - Tijuana Toros - 0 - 30
Michael Duffy - Tijuana Toros - 0 - 10
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