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batted balls · 08-10-2006, 07:28 PM

July 3, 2007

Miami pitcher Neal Heaton and Michigan second baseman Charlie Gehringer have been chosen as June's East Pitcher and Player of the Month respectively, All-American Baseball League officials announced.

Heaton sported a 5-0 record with a 0.91 ERA during June. The Miami left-hander, who also pitched a one-hit shutout, is 8-3 with a 2.28 ERA. Heaton pitched for the East in the recent All-Star Game.

"It's nice to be recognized by the league," said Heaton. "It shows your hard work is paying off, and that you're helping your team."

Gehringer, meanwhile, batted .413 in June. The Michigan rookie is second in the East in batting with a .328 average. His 37 RBIs rank him tenth. Like Heaton, Gehringer also played in the All-Star Game.

"One of his real strengths in his batting eye," said Michigan manager Don Lund. "He doesn't swing at many bad pitches."

Gehringer, the leading candidate for Rookie of the Year, has walked 49 times, fifth best among East leaders.

"I'm just trying to swing at good pitches, put the bat on the ball and help my club win," said Gehringer (shown below).

Diamond Notes: Florida State short stop Dick Howser will attempt to keep alive his East record 23-hitting streak. Howser is four games away from tying Hubie Brooks (Arizona State) and Steve Hovley (Stanford) from the AABL mark of 27 consecutive games . . . The season's second half begins with 4th of July games that will feature a variety of salutes to America. The festivities include patriotic food, fireworks and free parking. The schedule is listed below:

Florida State at Illinois
Michigan at Michigan State
Miami at Mississippi State
LSU at Minnesota
Notre at Ivy

08-10-2006, 07:28 PM	#216 (permalink)
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	East Honors Heaton, Gehringer for June Performances July 3, 2007 Miami pitcher Neal Heaton and Michigan second baseman Charlie Gehringer have been chosen as June's East Pitcher and Player of the Month respectively, All-American Baseball League officials announced. Heaton sported a 5-0 record with a 0.91 ERA during June. The Miami left-hander, who also pitched a one-hit shutout, is 8-3 with a 2.28 ERA. Heaton pitched for the East in the recent All-Star Game. "It's nice to be recognized by the league," said Heaton. "It shows your hard work is paying off, and that you're helping your team." Gehringer, meanwhile, batted .413 in June. The Michigan rookie is second in the East in batting with a .328 average. His 37 RBIs rank him tenth. Like Heaton, Gehringer also played in the All-Star Game. "One of his real strengths in his batting eye," said Michigan manager Don Lund. "He doesn't swing at many bad pitches." Gehringer, the leading candidate for Rookie of the Year, has walked 49 times, fifth best among East leaders. "I'm just trying to swing at good pitches, put the bat on the ball and help my club win," said Gehringer (shown below). Diamond Notes: Florida State short stop Dick Howser will attempt to keep alive his East record 23-hitting streak. Howser is four games away from tying Hubie Brooks (Arizona State) and Steve Hovley (Stanford) from the AABL mark of 27 consecutive games . . . The season's second half begins with 4th of July games that will feature a variety of salutes to America. The festivities include patriotic food, fireworks and free parking. The schedule is listed below: Florida State at Illinois Michigan at Michigan State Miami at Mississippi State LSU at Minnesota Notre at Ivy Attached Images __________________ White Sox fan since 1972 Last edited by batted balls; 08-12-2006 at 01:33 PM.