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1912 Player Awards
Top Hurler Awards
To the victor go the spoils. Payson's Case Patten, part of the Longhorns' AZL championship rotation, was named the Northern Top Hurler. Payson's left-hander put up fabulous numbers this year. He compiled an ERA of 1.65, going 25-8 in 37 starts. He fanned 316 while giving up 231 hits in 333 innings. Case pitched 8 shutouts and 32 complete games. He was 1st in the Northern in ERA and third in wins.
Patten saved some of his best stuff for the post-season, going 3-0 with a 1.00 ERA. He had a shutout against Yuma in the Cactus Cup series.
The 1912 Southern Top Hurler Award winner is from Bisbee. Harry Gaspar put together impressive numbers on the mound this season as well. His ERA of 2.33 helped him to a 24-15 record. He struck out 127 and walked 119 in 352 innings. He has 38 complete games and 4 shutouts. He was 3rd in the Southern in ERA and 2nd in wins. Gaspar wins the award for the 2nd time in his 3-year career.
Yuma's Carl Druhot, who led the SL with 25 wins, was a bit irked at not winning the honor (as were some of the more passionate Prisoner fans).
Big Stick Awards
That's more like it. A year after getting spurned by voters, Payson centerfielder Tris Speaker was feeling the love. Speaker had a great offensive year, posting a .395 OBP. He batted .320 (185 hits in 578 at-bats). He drove in 69 runs. He was first in the Northern in batting and 10th in RBI.
"I really didn't have as good a year as last season when I felt like I should have won," Speaker said. "But I enjoyed this season much more because we won the championship. That's more important."
The Big Stick Award in the Southern was handed to an emerging star, Nogales left fielder Joe Jackson. While compiling an on base percentage of .398, Shoeless Joe hit .340 and slugged .489. He collected 70 runs batted in this year. He was 1st in the Southern in batting and 9th in RBI!
Last year's Rookie of the Year already has 420 career hits. In two seasons, he's batting .345.
"Now, that's a sweet hitter," Speaker said when asked about Jackson.
Rookie of the Year Awards
The 1912 Northern Rookie of the Year winner is from Cottonwood. Gus Williams put together impressive numbers en route to win the first major award of his career. The 24-year-old compiled an on base percentage of .367, Gus hit .274 and slugged .404. He collected 80 runs batted in this year.
Getting an award is a nice way to start a career. Carefree pitcher Hank Robinson smiled as he was named the Southern Rookie of the Year winner. This season Robinson compiled an ERA of 2.35, going 19-12 in 39 starts. He fanned 106 while giving up 239 hits in 307 innings. He had 11 complete games and 2 shutouts.
Field General Awards
Northern Field General Award Winners:
Pitcher: Ed Walsh (CTW)
Catcher: Otto Miller (PRE)
First Base: Tim Jordan (PRE)
Second Base: Nap Lajoie (JER)
Third Base: Germany Schaefer (PRE)
Shortstop: Otis Johnson (FLG)
Leftfield: Zack Wheat (SED)
Centerfield: Tris Speaker (PAY) - really feeling the love
Rightfield: Gus Williams (CTW) - nice job, rook
Southern Field General Award Winners:
Pitcher: Doc White (CAR)
Catcher: Ed Phelps (PHX)
First Base: Hap Myers (TUC)
Second Base: Amby Mcconnell (NOG)
Third Base: Tillie Shafer (PHX)
Shortstop: Freddy Parent (YUM)
Leftfield: Pop Foster (TEM)
Centerfield: George Browne (TEM)
Rightfield: Bill Hinchman (TEM)
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