1917 North Carolina State League — Player Awards & Leaderboards
Most Outstanding Hitter Award
Ho-hum, what else is new. Winston-Salem’s all-star slugger
Angel “Sweetness” Pellicer, captures the Most Outstanding Hitter award for the third time in five years -- and for the second year in a row. You’ll see below that Pellicer led the NCSL in most offensive categories. Here is his basic stat line: Pellicer gave pitchers fits all season long by hitting .330 as he collected 146 hits, 29 doubles, 9 triples, 4 home runs and 70 RBIs. The best news for Winston-Salem fans -- he’s only 28 years old.
Past Winners
1913 - Angel "Sweetness" Pellicer (Winston-Salem)
1914 - Randy Downs (Greensboro)
1915 - Antonio Arevalo (Durham)
1916 - Angel "Sweetness" Pellicer (Winston-Salem)
1917 - Angel "Sweetness" Pellicer (Winston-Salem)
Most Outstanding Pitcher Award
Traded from Durham to Winston-Salem,
Gary “Brick” Lee thrived from the mound in 1917. He won 19 games, four more than anyone else. Lee had seven losses and an ERA of 2.89 -- sixth best in the league. Lee has a career record of 71-46. Solid…
Past Winners
1913 - Kenny Davis (Durham)
1914 - Oliver “Skull” Jenkins (Raleigh)
1915 - Oliver “Skull” Jenkins (Raleigh)
1916 - Rudy Young (Charlotte)
1917 - Gary “Brick“ Lee (Winston-Salem)
Newcomer Of The Year Award
Winston-Salem swept the top awards this season, despite not winning either the regular season or playoff series. The top rookie was pitcher
Jack Fry, age 21. Fry was absolutely dreadful in his first season in the league, posting a 3-15 record for Winston-Salem’s Developmental League team in 1915. He improved in 1916 but was still only 8-13. But Winston noticed his significant drop in ERA last season, and brought him up this season. Fry rewarded his franchise with a 14-8 record, with a 3.07 ERA. He struck out 62 and walked 57. He looks like a good one to follow for many years to come. Frankly when I looked at his initial ratings, I thought he was way over-rated. What do I know?
Past Winners
1913 - Angel "Sweetness" Pellicer (Winston-Salem)
1914 - Vincente Nieves (Raleigh)
1915 - Chris Wilson (Asheville)
1916 - Jose Andres (Asheville)
1917 - Jack Fry (Winston-Salem)
Glove Wizard Awards
Pitcher: Rudy Young (Charlotte Hornets) -- third year in a row for him
Catcher: Vincente Nieves (Raleigh Capitals)
First Baseman: Iván Martínez (Charlotte Hornets) -- repeat winner
Second Baseman: Daniel Smith (Greensboro Patriots) -- third time on the list
Third Baseman: Jose Costello (Raleigh Capitals)
Shortstop: Jeff Sherman (Raleigh Capitals)
Left Fielder: Alfredo Pérez (Asheville Tourists) -- four-time winner, third in a row
Center Fielder: Ryan Travis (Winston-Salem Twins)
Right Fielder: Angel Pellicer (Winston-Salem Twins) -- great year for him! Best player in the league right now?
Offensive Leaderboards
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