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batted balls · 07-06-2006, 12:20 PM

October 3, 2006

Bristol, Conn.--When the final out of the regular season had settled into his glove, Ivy Eagle right fielder Sam Mele found his name atop the All-American Baseball League East batting race.

"The ball was jumping off my bat the past few weeks," said Mele, who hit a robust .345 in regular season's final month to finish at .322.

Mele, 11-for-his last 20 at-bats, edged out Mississippi State first baseman Will Clark (.320).

"I thought my last day would be good enough to win (the batting title)," said Clark who went 3-for-4 against Michigan. "Give Sam credit. I'll tip my cap to him."

Both Mele and Clark were selected to the East All-Star team in July. A third All-Star, Ivy center fielder Roy Thomas finished third in the batting race with a .318 average. Notre Dame third baseman Cap Anson, who led the race for much of the season, finished fourth at .312.

Mele (shown below) also won the RBI title with 117, two better than teammate Lou Gehrig. Mele, Gehrig and the rest of the Eagles will open the College World Series Tuesday against West champion Arizona State in Tempe.

Pitcher of the Month: Geoff Zahn, Michigan
Player of the Month: Sam Mele, Ivy

Below are the rest of the East statistical leaders:

Home Runs: Lou Gehrig, Ivy-21; Lou Boudreau, Illinois-20; Don Lenhardt, Illinois-18.
RBIs: Sam Mele, Ivy-117; Lou Gehrig, Ivy-115; Lou Boudreau, Illinois-89.
OPS: Lou Gehrig, Ivy-.907; Roy Thomas, Ivy-.866; Will Clark, Mississippi State-.861.
Runs: Hughie Jennings, Ivy-112; Lou Gehrig, Ivy-110; Steve Yerkes, Ivy-98.
Doubles: Lou Gehrig, Ivy-42; Will Clark, Mississippi State-41; Chris Sabo, Michigan-39.
Triples: Hughie Jennings, Ivy-13; Cap Anson, Notre Dame-10; Hughie Critz, Mississippi State-10.
Stolen Bases: Lou Gehrig, Ivy-16; Hughie Jennings, Ivy-8; Hoot Evers, Illinois-5.

Wins: Alex Fernandez, Miami-22; Carl Lundgren, Illinois-21; Pete Broberg, Ivy-20.
Earned Run Average: Carl Lundgren, Illinois-1.81; Ken Tatum, Mississippi State-1.85; Fred Bebee, Illinois-1.92.
Strikeouts: Warren Bogle, Miami-215; Jeff Innis, Illinois-208; Pete Broberg, Ivy-187.
Saves: Craig Skok, Florida State-43; Don Pall, Illinois-34; Dave Sisler, Ivy-30.

Final Standings
Ivy 104-58 --
Miami 100-62 -4
Illinois 93-69 -11
Mississippi State 90-72 -14
Florida State 88-74 -16
Michigan 75-87 -29
LSU 70-92 -34
Notre Dame 68-94 -36
Minnesota 64-98 -40
Michigan State 58-104 -46

07-06-2006, 12:20 PM	#133 (permalink)
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Mele Edges Clark for East Batting Title; Ivy Headed to College World Series October 3, 2006 Bristol, Conn.--When the final out of the regular season had settled into his glove, Ivy Eagle right fielder Sam Mele found his name atop the All-American Baseball League East batting race. "The ball was jumping off my bat the past few weeks," said Mele, who hit a robust .345 in regular season's final month to finish at .322. Mele, 11-for-his last 20 at-bats, edged out Mississippi State first baseman Will Clark (.320). "I thought my last day would be good enough to win (the batting title)," said Clark who went 3-for-4 against Michigan. "Give Sam credit. I'll tip my cap to him." Both Mele and Clark were selected to the East All-Star team in July. A third All-Star, Ivy center fielder Roy Thomas finished third in the batting race with a .318 average. Notre Dame third baseman Cap Anson, who led the race for much of the season, finished fourth at .312. Mele (shown below) also won the RBI title with 117, two better than teammate Lou Gehrig. Mele, Gehrig and the rest of the Eagles will open the College World Series Tuesday against West champion Arizona State in Tempe. Pitcher of the Month: Geoff Zahn, Michigan Player of the Month: Sam Mele, Ivy Below are the rest of the East statistical leaders: Home Runs: Lou Gehrig, Ivy-21; Lou Boudreau, Illinois-20; Don Lenhardt, Illinois-18. RBIs: Sam Mele, Ivy-117; Lou Gehrig, Ivy-115; Lou Boudreau, Illinois-89. OPS: Lou Gehrig, Ivy-.907; Roy Thomas, Ivy-.866; Will Clark, Mississippi State-.861. Runs: Hughie Jennings, Ivy-112; Lou Gehrig, Ivy-110; Steve Yerkes, Ivy-98. Doubles: Lou Gehrig, Ivy-42; Will Clark, Mississippi State-41; Chris Sabo, Michigan-39. Triples: Hughie Jennings, Ivy-13; Cap Anson, Notre Dame-10; Hughie Critz, Mississippi State-10. Stolen Bases: Lou Gehrig, Ivy-16; Hughie Jennings, Ivy-8; Hoot Evers, Illinois-5. Wins: Alex Fernandez, Miami-22; Carl Lundgren, Illinois-21; Pete Broberg, Ivy-20. Earned Run Average: Carl Lundgren, Illinois-1.81; Ken Tatum, Mississippi State-1.85; Fred Bebee, Illinois-1.92. Strikeouts: Warren Bogle, Miami-215; Jeff Innis, Illinois-208; Pete Broberg, Ivy-187. Saves: Craig Skok, Florida State-43; Don Pall, Illinois-34; Dave Sisler, Ivy-30. Final Standings Ivy 104-58 -- Miami 100-62 -4 Illinois 93-69 -11 Mississippi State 90-72 -14 Florida State 88-74 -16 Michigan 75-87 -29 LSU 70-92 -34 Notre Dame 68-94 -36 Minnesota 64-98 -40 Michigan State 58-104 -46 Attached Images __________________ White Sox fan since 1972 Last edited by batted balls; 07-13-2006 at 08:31 PM.