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1918 Award Winners
Top Hurler Awards
Payson right-hander Charley Hall took home the desired trophy from the Northern League. He certainly earned it, striking fear into hitters all year long. He was very stingy with runs (1.62 ERA, 1st in the NL) and that obviously contributed to him winning 29 games (1st in the NL) and losing only 9. He struck out 249 and walked 155 in 361.1 innings. He had 37 complete games and 6 shutouts. Hall wins the award for the 3rd time in his 11-year career.
Carefree's right-hander Jeff Tesreau was untouchable much of the year, with a resume similar to Hall's. It's no wonder he's the SL's top pitcher. This season Tesreau compiled an ERA of 2.03, going 29-9 in 39 starts. He fanned 191 while giving up 259 hits in 362.2 innings. He had 36 complete games and 5 shutouts. He was 2nd in the Southern in ERA and 1st in wins.
Big Stick Awards
Despite the lack of a title this season, Payson centerfielder Tris Speaker had a fabulous season, no doubt about it. The Northern shared this opinion and gave the 30 year old another Big Stick honor. Speaker hit 5 homers this year while batting a whopping .341. He added 53 doubles, along with 92 runs scored. He was 1st in the Northern in batting and 1st in RBIs. This is Speaker's third Big Stick in nine years.
Tempe rightfielder Babe Ruth also picked up his third Big Stick, in only his third year in the league. Ruth hit 25 long balls this year while batting .298. He added 34 doubles, along with 99 runs scored. He was 6th in the Southern in batting, 1st in homeruns and 2nd in RBI! His career line thus far: 1,614 at-bats, 504 hits, .312 average, 92 doubles, 23 triples, 84 homers, 301 RBIs, 290 runs, 332 walks, 468 Ks, 42 stolen bases, .430 OBP, .554 SLG, .984 OPS. Nice...
Rookie of the Year Awards
The 1918 Northern Rookie of the Year winner is from Kayenta this season. Charlie Hollocher, age 22, put together impressive numbers for a rookie. He batted .299 with one homer this season. His 163 hits and 66 walks added up to a .375 on-base percentage. He was 5th in the Northern in batting.
The 1918 Southern Rookie of the Year winner is from Tempe this season. Mike Regan, age 29, put together impressive numbers for a rookie en route to win the first major award of his career. Opposing players hit .222 against the Tempe pitcher this season. While posting an ERA of 2.45 he went 13-11 in 24 starts, fanning 67 and walking 37 hitters. Mike pitched one shutout and 22 complete games.
Field General Awards
Northern Field General Award Winners:
Pitcher: Ray Collins (PRE)
Catcher: Ted Easterly (PAY)
First Base: George Burns (KAY)
Second Base: Eddie Collins (PRE)
Third Base: Fritz Maisel (PRE)
Shortstop: Ernie Johnson (PRE)
Leftfield: Edd Roush (JER)
Centerfield: Tris Speaker (PAY)
Rightfield: Danny Moeller (PAY)
Southern Field General Award Winners:
Pitcher: Red Causey (YUM)
Catcher: Art Wilson (CAR)
First Base: Dick Hoblitzel (BIS)
Second Base: Del Pratt (YUM)
Third Base: Harry Lord (YUM)
Shortstop: Arnold Hauser (BIS)
Leftfield: Joe Connolly (BIS)
Centerfield: Ty Cobb (TUC)
Rightfield: Grover Gilmore (BIS)
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