Bruce Dickson Nabs Best Bat Trophy
Friday, November 3rd, 2209
Bruce Dickson went on a year-long hitting rampage against Continental League pitchers and collected the Hideaki Tanaka Award for 2209.
The
Noblesville left fielder battered the opposition for 218 hits, 36 doubles, 3 triples, 23 home runs and 96 RBIs, while scoring 105 runs. He hit .361 and posted a .414 on-base percentage.
2209 RL #1 Hitter is Hartford's Vélez
Friday, November 3rd, 2209
Alfonso Vélez of the
Hartford Riverhawks proved that you can step out of the shadows and onto the stage if you've got the talent and the drive to hone your skills. Hard work, long hours and a tireless resolve paid off for him today in the form of the Republic League Hideaki Tanaka Award.
Vélez hit for a .318 average while collecting 199 hits, 42 doubles, 10 triples, 5 home runs, 66 RBIs and scoring 87 times.