1916 North Carolina State League — Player Awards & Leaderboards
Most Outstanding Hitter Award
Even though Winston-Salem failed to repeat as league champs,
Angel Pellicer earned a repeat in the awards department. He also was the Most Outstanding Hitter in 1913. This season, Pellicer batted .300 with a .390 on-base percentage. He had 130 hits in 433 at-bats, including 16 doubles, 10 triples and 4 home runs. Pellicer drove in 51 runs and scored 61 times in his award-winning season.
Past Winners
1913 - Angel Pellicer (Winston-Salem)
1914 - Randy Downs (Greensboro)
1915 - Antonio Arevalo (Durham)
1916 - Angel Pellicer (Winston-Salem)
Most Outstanding Pitcher Award
Charlotte rode the pitching arm of
Rudy Young to its first regular season title and playoff appearance. The Hornets ace worked 234.1 innings this season, crafting a 18-7 record and a 2.50 ERA in 30 starts. Young collected 90 strikeouts while walking 59 and limiting opponents to a .219 batting average.
Past Winners
1913 - Kenny Davis (Durham)
1914 - Oliver “Skull” Jenkins (Raleigh)
1915 - Oliver “Skull” Jenkins (Raleigh)
1916 - Rudy Young (Charlotte)
Newcomer Of The Year Award
Asheville’s
Jose Andres played a huge role in the Tourists’ championship season. He earned a starter’s role, got hot at the end of the season and led Asheville to the playoffs. In 16 starts, Andres went 10-5 with a 1.75 ERA as he struck out 59 in 128.2 innings. The Hickory, N.C. native made for a great compliment to No. 1 starter
Merlin McNeill, who finished second in the MOP award voting this season.
Past Winners
1913 - Angel Pellicer (Winston-Salem)
1914 - Vincente Nieves (Raleigh)
1915 - Chris Wilson (Asheville)
1916 - Jose Andres (Asheville)
Glove Wizard Awards
Pitcher: Rudy Young (Charlotte Hornets) -- repeat winner, nice year for him (except for playoffs)
Catcher: Dave Meeks (Asheville Tourists)
First Baseman: Iván Martínez (Charlotte Hornets)
Second Baseman: Daniel Smith (Greensboro Patriots) -- repeat winner
Third Baseman: Ken Stephens (Winston-Salem Twins)
Shortstop: Arnie Montgomery (Charlotte Hornets)
Left Fielder: Alfredo Pérez (Asheville Tourists) -- third-time winner, second in a row
Center Fielder: John Stewart (Asheville Tourists)
Right Fielder: Garrett MacDonald (Durham Bulls)
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