Tuesday September 11th 2012
The Olivet Killer Eagles have announced their 2012 Team Awards.
**All stats here are taken directly from the Team Log, which only includes stats for players when they are in the lineup**
Eagle's MVP: Yadier Molina
Even with the 3 week hiatus from the Eagles lineup, Molina was the heart and soul of this squad. In 103 games for Olivet he tallied 17 hrs and a batting average of 316. The close runner up was Jason Kubel
Eagle's Pitcher(s) of the Year: Yovani Gallardo and Vinnie Pestano
Not only were both pitchers model's of consistency but they were the only two Eagles to be in each and every lineup this season. Pestano set an eMLB record for holds while Gallardo led the squad in innings pitched, wins, and strikeouts.
Surprise of the Year: Ernesto Frieri
With 75 strikeouts in 45 innings for the Eagles, Frieri gets the nod. While in the lineup he recorded 12 saves and 7 holds. He wasn't utilized the last month or so of the season because of lack of opportunity but I believe he'll play a big role in the Eagles post season run
Dud of the Year: Ricky Romero
Romero started the season on track for a normal season for him but completely lost it after June. The damage was limited to 18 GS for the Eagles but the bastard used up a valuable roster spot when the team needed an extra (usable) arm
Free Agent Pickup of the Year: Carlos Gomez
Gomez was the kick in the ass the Eagles needed. In 40 games he scored 26 runs, stole 14 bases and somehow clubbed 7 hrs.
Best Trade Aqcuisition: Torii Hunter
There are a number of players that could be here, and I will list them below. But, given the fact the Eagles gave up only Sean Marshall for Hunter he wins this prestigious award. As an Eagle, Hunter went on a major hot streak hitting 358 with 28 runs, 31 rbi, and 6 sneaky stolen bases in 45 games.
Other notables:
Coco Crisp: 285avg 26r 7hr 19rbi 12sb in 35 games
Allen Craig: 326avg 20r 5hr 20rbi in 32 games
Garret Jones: 310avg 19r 7hr 23rbi 17bb in 33 games
Justin Morneau: 315avg 19r 6hr 29rbi in 39 games
Miguel Cabrera: 337avg 14r 6hr 18rbi 11 bb in 24 games
Luke Gregerson: 5 saves, 8 holds 1.23 ERA and 0.68 WHIP in 14.2 innings
*Kris Medlan: 5 wins 37k's in 39ip with an insane 0.46 ERA and 0.74 WHIP.
*The Doyle Alexander Award: Kris Medlan
Mistake Trade of the Year: Jason Heyward for Jarrod Parker and extension... Andres Torres for Gregor Blanco and Jason Bartlett
The Heyward trade was from strength as at the time the OF depth was looking pretty good while the team was in need of a pitcher. Parker was very good at times however and the extension was essentially dealt back to the Heat for Rafael God Betancourt.
The Blanco deal was made in an effort to get some consistent speed and BA in the lineup. Blanco inevitably slowed down while Bartlett got waived by San Diego which nulled his DL status, basically wasting another roster spot the Eagles desperately needed.
Stash of the Year: Brett Anderson
Was stuck on the DL as soon as the A's put him on there in Japan, and while was only used once in the regular season (a 6 inning 0 er Win) he'll be a part of the Eagles post season run
