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AZTarHeel · 03-04-2009, 11:34 AM

1913 North Carolina State League — Player Awards

NCSL Batting Champion
Anthony Watson topped the North Carolina State League in hitting this past year. The outstanding Bulls second baseman posted a .352 average to garner the title. His 142 hits included 37 doubles, 5 triples and no home runs. This season's batting king, who showed he's still got plenty left in him, also drove in 48 runs and scored 51 times.

Most Outstanding Hitter Award
There was nobody hotter in the North Carolina State League this season than Angel Pellicer, who attacked enemy pitching with a vengeance and came away with the Outstanding Hitter Award for 1913.

The 24-year-old left fielder hit .333 while collecting 138 hits, 31 doubles, 5 triples, 1 home run and 62 RBIs. He also scored 80 runs and posted a .450 on-base percentage.

Most Outstanding Pitcher Award
Kenny Davis of the Durham Bulls has been selected the premier pitcher in the North Carolina State League and will receive the Outstanding Pitcher Award for 1913.

The top vote-getter completed the year with a 18-9 record. He started 30 times, threw 246.1 innings, chalked up 127 strikeouts and 63 walks, limited hitters to a .234 batting average and posted an impressive 2.27 ERA.

Rookie Of The Year Award
Everyone was a North Carolina State League newcomer in 1913, but voters liked Winston-Salem’s Angel Pellicer for this inaugural trophy, giving him an award to go with his top hitter honor. It was a season to remember for the 24-year-old Twins rookie. He wrapped up his first year with a .333 batting average, 31 doubles, 5 triples and 1 home run. Pellicer also had 62 RBIs and scored 80 times. The fans still love his accent.

Glove Wizard Awards
Pitcher: Jesús Lavala (Charlotte Hornets)
Catcher: Dave Meeks (Asheville Mountaineers)
First Baseman: Randy Downs (Greensboro Patriots)
Second Baseman: Arthur Young (Asheville Mountaineers)
Third Baseman: Ken Stephens (Charlotte Hornets)
Shortstop: John Hudson (Greensboro Patriots)
Left Fielder: Alfredo Pérez (Asheville Mountaineers)
Center Fielder: Ryan Travis: (Winston-Salem Twins)
Right Fielder: Tony Davis (Durham Bulls)

Most Valuable Player Award
I created a custom award to honor the Most Valuable Player (not necessarily the best hitter/pitcher). In my humble opinion, Durham 2B Anthony Watson deserved the honor. He was super reliable and helped his team win more games than anyone in the regular season.

Maybe in future years I’ll put this award up for a reader’s vote… thoughts?

1913 North Carolina State League — News & Notes

* Asheville catcher Dave Meeks certainly wasn't meek at the plate. He had a season’s best 23-game hitting streak. Meeks batted .294 for the season. No one else broke 20 games in a row.

* Asheville pitcher Norm Ross won eight games in a row during one stretch. He finished 16-10. How did he lose 10 games with an ERA of 2.23? Wow -- couldn’t get any offense behind him.

* The Charlotte Hornets had a losing record against every other club. The Hornets did their best against Raleigh, winning 11 of 24 games … Poor Hornets…

* The Durham Bulls, on the other hand, had a winning record against every other franchise, including 14-10 in the regular season against Winston-Salem.

* Raleigh 3B Robert Blevins lost a fight with his locker, and it cost him more than a week of action. He slammed his hand against his locker after an argument with his manager and fractured his wrist. Blevins was probably mad because he never got to play. He only had one at-bat for Raleigh this season and that came during spring training. By June, Blevins had had it with his stingy manager and let off some steam… and lost.

* Raleigh reserve catcher Jim McCrory made the news just once during the 1913 season -- when he got bit by a poisonous snake while taking a walk at Raleigh's Pullen Park near State College. The injury kept him out for a week, but the Caps never used him all season. Maybe they thought he was cursed or something.

* There were no no-hitters in the inaugural NCSL season, but six pitchers tossed two hitters. Durham’s Gary Lee stayed on the mound for 11.1 innings, surrendering just four hits, in one game. He ended up with a no-decision however.

* Raleigh’s Oliver “Skull” Jenkins was the only pitcher to record more than 10 strikeouts in a game. He had 11 K’s in a 6-0 win over Charlotte. The Hornets managed just three hits against Skull. Poor Hornets…

* Durham 2B Anthony Watson had a five-hit game in six at-bats against Winston-Salem. Charlotte 3B Ken Stephens had a 5-for-5 day with five RBIs in a 12-6 win over Raleigh. And Charlotte won the game! Good job, Hornets!! See, there is hope for Charlotte, Glenn... haha

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AZTarHeel All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,488 Thanks: 9 Thanked 9x in 8 posts	1913 North Carolina State League — Player Awards NCSL Batting Champion Anthony Watson topped the North Carolina State League in hitting this past year. The outstanding Bulls second baseman posted a .352 average to garner the title. His 142 hits included 37 doubles, 5 triples and no home runs. This season's batting king, who showed he's still got plenty left in him, also drove in 48 runs and scored 51 times. Most Outstanding Hitter Award There was nobody hotter in the North Carolina State League this season than Angel Pellicer, who attacked enemy pitching with a vengeance and came away with the Outstanding Hitter Award for 1913. The 24-year-old left fielder hit .333 while collecting 138 hits, 31 doubles, 5 triples, 1 home run and 62 RBIs. He also scored 80 runs and posted a .450 on-base percentage. Most Outstanding Pitcher Award Kenny Davis of the Durham Bulls has been selected the premier pitcher in the North Carolina State League and will receive the Outstanding Pitcher Award for 1913. The top vote-getter completed the year with a 18-9 record. He started 30 times, threw 246.1 innings, chalked up 127 strikeouts and 63 walks, limited hitters to a .234 batting average and posted an impressive 2.27 ERA. Rookie Of The Year Award Everyone was a North Carolina State League newcomer in 1913, but voters liked Winston-Salem’s Angel Pellicer for this inaugural trophy, giving him an award to go with his top hitter honor. It was a season to remember for the 24-year-old Twins rookie. He wrapped up his first year with a .333 batting average, 31 doubles, 5 triples and 1 home run. Pellicer also had 62 RBIs and scored 80 times. The fans still love his accent. Glove Wizard Awards Pitcher: Jesús Lavala (Charlotte Hornets) Catcher: Dave Meeks (Asheville Mountaineers) First Baseman: Randy Downs (Greensboro Patriots) Second Baseman: Arthur Young (Asheville Mountaineers) Third Baseman: Ken Stephens (Charlotte Hornets) Shortstop: John Hudson (Greensboro Patriots) Left Fielder: Alfredo Pérez (Asheville Mountaineers) Center Fielder: Ryan Travis: (Winston-Salem Twins) Right Fielder: Tony Davis (Durham Bulls) Most Valuable Player Award I created a custom award to honor the Most Valuable Player (not necessarily the best hitter/pitcher). In my humble opinion, Durham 2B Anthony Watson deserved the honor. He was super reliable and helped his team win more games than anyone in the regular season. Maybe in future years I’ll put this award up for a reader’s vote… thoughts? 1913 North Carolina State League — News & Notes * Asheville catcher Dave Meeks certainly wasn't meek at the plate. He had a season’s best 23-game hitting streak. Meeks batted .294 for the season. No one else broke 20 games in a row. * Asheville pitcher Norm Ross won eight games in a row during one stretch. He finished 16-10. How did he lose 10 games with an ERA of 2.23? Wow -- couldn’t get any offense behind him. * The Charlotte Hornets had a losing record against every other club. The Hornets did their best against Raleigh, winning 11 of 24 games … Poor Hornets… * The Durham Bulls, on the other hand, had a winning record against every other franchise, including 14-10 in the regular season against Winston-Salem. * Raleigh 3B Robert Blevins lost a fight with his locker, and it cost him more than a week of action. He slammed his hand against his locker after an argument with his manager and fractured his wrist. Blevins was probably mad because he never got to play. He only had one at-bat for Raleigh this season and that came during spring training. By June, Blevins had had it with his stingy manager and let off some steam… and lost. * Raleigh reserve catcher Jim McCrory made the news just once during the 1913 season -- when he got bit by a poisonous snake while taking a walk at Raleigh's Pullen Park near State College. The injury kept him out for a week, but the Caps never used him all season. Maybe they thought he was cursed or something. * There were no no-hitters in the inaugural NCSL season, but six pitchers tossed two hitters. Durham’s Gary Lee stayed on the mound for 11.1 innings, surrendering just four hits, in one game. He ended up with a no-decision however. * Raleigh’s Oliver “Skull” Jenkins was the only pitcher to record more than 10 strikeouts in a game. He had 11 K’s in a 6-0 win over Charlotte. The Hornets managed just three hits against Skull. Poor Hornets… * Durham 2B Anthony Watson had a five-hit game in six at-bats against Winston-Salem. Charlotte 3B Ken Stephens had a 5-for-5 day with five RBIs in a 12-6 win over Raleigh. And Charlotte won the game! Good job, Hornets!! See, there is hope for Charlotte, Glenn... haha __________________ AzTarHeel's dynasty works: The Arizona League 3.0: Historical players in the Grand Canyon state Tall Tales: The Andrew Zarzour Story Baseball In The Tar Heel State: A Fictional Experience Win At All Costs: The 2004 Boston Red Sox The Arizona League: Real Players. Fictional Teams Last edited by AZTarHeel; 03-04-2009 at 11:37 AM.