Nov 04 2047: 2047 Trojan Awards - by kpheifer on November 13th, 2020
I'd like to take the time to reflect on the players who had the most impact to the Trojans during the 2047 season and their role in the Eastern Divison Championship. The Trojans finished 2047 with a 96-64 League record.
Minor League Hitter of the Year
1B Alexander Luttrell
3B Colton Beall
OF Buck Schott
Winner: 1B Alexander Luttrell
In AA, Nobles slashed .307/.359/.440 in 257 AB's while driving in 47 Runs while only striking out 39 time
Minor League Pitcher of the Year
SP Don Lawson
RP Horacio Cortez
RP Odis Andrews
Winner: SP Horacio Cortez
Lawson had a decent year in AAA posting a 4.45 ERA in 198 1/3 IP while striking out 168
MVP
SS Jose Miranda
CF Rashad Pickens
2B James
Winner: SS Jose Miranda
The MVP of our league is the MVP of our team. Miranda earned his first MVP this year because of a monster .325/.374/.617 slash line while hitting 40 HR.
Cy Young
Rahshaan Alexander
Dalton Custer
Joe Doss
Winner: SP Rahshaan Alexander
In a breakout year, Alexander drastically improved from the last two years, posting a 3.84 ERA, 3.72 FIP, and a 1.322 WHIP in 168 2/3 IP with 123 K's
Rookie of the Year
No Rookies this year.
Reliever of the Year
LRP Donny Danner
RP Nathan Ma
CP Percy Moore
Winner: CP Percy Moore
Moore had a breakout year posting a 3.36 ERA in 85 2/3 IP out of the pen with 68 K's and 30 Saves
Oct 24 2046: 2046 Troy Trojans Year End Awards - by kpheifer on August 24th, 2020
I'd like to take the time to reflect on the players who had the most impact to the Trojans during the 2046 season and hand out a few awards. The Trojans finished 2046 with a 88-72 League record.
Minor League Hitter of the Year
2B Corbin Wetzel
1B Alexander Luttrell
3B Colton Beall
Winner: 2B Corbin Wetzel
In AAA, Nobles slashed .372/.423/.526 in 137 AB's while driving in 21 Runs and hitting 3 Home Runs.
Minor League Pitcher of the Year
SP Don Lawson
RP Horacio Cortez
RP Kirk Sturgeon
Winner: RP Horacio Cortez
Cortez had a decent year AA posting a 3.77 ERA in 131 1/3 IP
MVP
SS Jose Miranda
C Rashad Pickens
1B Edgardo Alvarez
Winner: SS Jose Miranda
In a breakout year, Miranda earned his first selection to the all star game. He slashed .332/.357/.608 and drove in a total of 124 runs in 597 AB's.
Cy Young
Donny Danner
Logan Barr
Joe Doss
Winner: SP Logan Barr
In his sophomore season, Barr drastically improved from last year, posting a 3.79 ERA, 3.97 FIP, and a 1.192 WHIP in 194 2/3 IP with 119 K's
Rookie of the Year
SP Percy Moore
Winner: RP Percy Moore
Only eligible player this year, Moore posted 5.37 ERA 65 1/3 IP with 50 strikeouts
Reliever of the Year
RP Jun Seo Ye
RP Nathan Ma
CP Kennith Kimball
Winner: RP Nathan Ma
Ma had a redemption season this year, posting a 2.98 ERA in 108 2/3 IP out of the pen with 61 K's
Oct 28 2045: 2045 Troy Trojans Year End Awards - by kpheifer on June 9th, 2020
I'd like to take the time to reflect on the players who had the most impact to the Trojans during the 2045 season and hand out a few awards. The Trojans finished 2045 with a 82-78 League record.
Minor League Hitter of the Year
3B Roberto Soriano
OF Ernest Nobles
2B Diego Gomez
Winner: OF Ernest Nobles
In AAA, Nobles slashed .295/.317/.411 in 112 AB's while driving in 23 Runs and hitting 3 Home Runs.
Minor League Pitcher of the Year
SP Don Lawson
SP Alex Zamora
RP Juan Manuel Rivas
Winner: SP Don Lawson
Lawson dominated AA this year as he posted a 2.98 ERA with a 3.20 FIP and 1.334 WHIP in 129 2/3 IP. Don also struck out 115 batters.
MVP
OF Chris Carson
C Rashad Pickens
C James Anderson
Winner: OF Chris Carson
Although Pickens had a dominant year, Carson was even more dominant. Carson led the league in OPS, HR, and SLG. He slashed .288/.347/.612 and drove in a total of 118 runs in 549 AB's.
Cy Young
Antonio Ochoa
Logan Barr
Joe Doss
Winner: SP Joe Doss
Back-to-Back Cy Young honors for Doss, posting a 3.71 ERA, 3.66 FIP, and a 1.232 WHIP in 208 IP with 133 K's
Rookie of the Year
C Ramiro Montano
OF Casey Reichert
SP Logan Barr
Winner: OF Casey Reichert
A productive bench bat throughout the season, Reichert slashed .301/.345/.468 in 156 AB's.
Gold Glove
OF Chris Carson
OF Jose Miranda
1B Edgardo Alvarez
Winner: OF Chris Carson
Starting every game in RF, Carson only committed 2 errors the whole year.
Reliever of the Year
CP Jun Seo Ye
RP Jonathon Richardson
RP Kennith Kimball
Winner: CP Jun Seo Ye
Ye had a blowout year posting 32 saves without blowing 1.
Oct 24 2044: 2044 Troy Trojans Year End Awards - by kpheifer on March 24th, 2020
I'd like to take the time to reflect on the players who had the most impact to the Trojans during the 2044 season and hand out a few awards. The Trojans finished 2044 with a 72-88 League record.
Minor League Hitter of the Year
Nominees:
2B Brett Harmon
OF Casey Reichert
3B Tommy Okamoto
Winner: 2B Brett Harmon
In A, Harmon slashed .294/.363/.448 in 279 AB's while driving in 54 Runs and hitting 11 Home Runs.
Minor League Pitcher of the Year
Nominees:
P Don Lawson
P Logan Barr
P Percy Moore
Winner: P Percy Moore
Moore played in both AA in AAA, but shined most in AAA where he posted a 4.09 FIP, 3.21 ERA, 1,216 WHIP, and a 6.6 K/9 in 61 2/3 IP
MVP
Nominees:
OF Wilson Hawkins
OF Chris Carson
C Rashad Pickens
Winner: OF Chris Carson
In his first year as a Trojan, Carson was an All Star and slashed .242/.298/.488. Chris also led the team in HR in 30 and drove in a team high 94 runs.
Cy Young
Nominees:
P Tim Hatfield
P Joe Doss
P Hyun Shik Ku
Winner: P Joe Doss
In 216 IP and 35 Starts, 25 y/o Doss posted 18 QS, a 5.33 K/9, 4.33 ERA, 4.15 FIP, and 1.407 WHIP.
Rookie of the Year
Nominees:
3B Stan Strauss
3B Dave Sibley
OF Jose Miranda
Winner: OF Jose Miranda
In his first full season Miranda slashed .234/.259/.369 in 385 AB's while being the starting CF.
Gold Glove
Nominees:
OF Chris Carson
OF Jose Miranda
3B Stan Strauss
Winner: OF Chris Carson
Only made 2 errors the whole season playing the outfield.
Reliever of the Year
P Tim Hatfield
P Nathan Ma
P Bob McArthur
Winner: P Nathan Ma
For the second consecutive year, Ma wins Reliever of the Year, and it is because he had a truly dominant season in the bullpen, posting a 2.08 ERA, 3.22 FIP, 1.038 WHIP, 6.3 K/9, and 22 Saves.
Oct 24 2043: 2043 Troy Trojans Year End Rewards - by kpheifer on January 7th, 2020
I'd like to take the time to reflect on the players who had the most impact to the Trojans during the 2043 season and hand out a few awards. The Trojans finished 2043 with a 70-90 League record.
Minor League Hitter of the Year
Nominees:
OF Jose Miranda
1B T.J. Currier
OF Daniel Ramirez
Winner: OF Jose Miranda
In AAA, Miranda slashed .299/.352/.477 in 398 AB's with 13 HR's, 54 RBI's, & 23 SB
Minor League Pitcher of the Year
Nominees:
P Floyd Rose
P Don Lawson
P Logan Barr
Winner: Don Lawson
With a very difficult decision between AA teammates Lawson and Barr, Lawson's dominance out of the pen won him the Minors Pitcher of the Year. In his first professional season after being the first round pick in this year's draft, Lawson posted a 3.71 FIP, 2.68 ERA, 1.257 WHIP, and 74 K's in 90 IP.
MVP
Nominees:
C Rashad Pickens (R)
OF Sammy Scarborough
OF Wilson Hawkins
Winner: OF Wilson Hawkins:
In only his first full season as a Trojan, Hawkins was selected as a starter for the ASG, slashed .269/.346/.415, and was second in the team in HR with 15.
Cy Young
Nominees:
Greyson Mcwhorter
Joe Doss
Hyun Shik Ku
Winner: Hyun Shik Ku
In his first season as a Trojan, Ku lead the team in Strikeouts with 113, posted a 4.19 FIP, and posted a 1.294 WHIP in 182 1/3 IP over 32 starts.
Rookie of the Year
Nominees:
C Rashad Pickens
P Nathan Ma
P Dalton Custer
Winner: Nathan Ma
Starting the year on the Majors pitching staff, Ma posted a 4.03 FIP and 1.326 WHIP in the bullpen and racked up 29 saves.
Gold Glove
Nominees:
C Jose Chavez
OF Sammie Scarborough
OF Jaun Alarcon
Winner: OF Sammie Scarborough
Sammie only committed 2 errors the whole year and finished with a 0.993 FP.
Reliever of the Year
P Nathan Ma
P Josue Gonzales
P Jun Seo Ye