1918 North Carolina State League — Player Awards & Leader Boards
Most Outstanding Hitter Award
The Winston-Salem Twins didn’t win the championship but they did have the top hitter in the league in outfielder
Angel “Sweetness” Pellicer. This is his third year in a row as the MVP of swing, and the fourth time in the six-year history of the NCSL.
This year, Pellicer put up a batting average of .304 with 21 doubles, 13 triples, 1 home run and 51 RBIs. He led the league in on-base percentage (.389) and walks (67). He was tied for the league lead in extra base hits (35). Pellicer now has 786 hits in his six-year career in the league. Since he’s only 29, he looks to have a lot of years to build on his impressive resume.
Past Winners
1913 - Angel Pellicer (Winston-Salem)
1914 - Randy Downs (Greensboro)
1915 - Antonio Arevalo (Durham)
1916 - Angel Pellicer (Winston-Salem)
1917 - Angel Pellicer (Winston-Salem)
1918 - Angel Pellicer (Winston-Salem)
Most Outstanding Pitcher Award
Craig Clark was Charlotte’s first pick (and the first overall pick) in 1914. He ascended to the NCSL this season and made an immediate impact, posting a 15-7 record with one save. His ERA was 1.81. He had 97 strikeouts and only gave up one homerun. This is the second time a Charlotte pitcher won this prestigious award.
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)
1918 - Craig Clark (Charlotte)
Newcomer Of The Year Award
Obviously if a rookie pitcher is good enough to be named the league’s top hurler, he’s going to get consideration for the Rookie of the Year Award, too. A good year for Charlotte’s
Craig Clark ends with him getting a championship ring and two top honors. This was the first time Charlotte has enjoyed a Rookie of the Year winner.
Past Winners
1913 - Angel Pellicer (Winston-Salem)
1914 - Vincente Nieves (Raleigh)
1915 - Chris Wilson (Asheville)
1916 - Jose Andres (Asheville)
1917 - Jack Fry (Winston-Salem)
1918 - Craig Clark (Charlotte)
Glove Wizard Awards
Pitcher: Jerry Parker (Winston-Salem Twins) -- the No. 1 pick from the first NCSL draft
Catcher: Vincente Nieves (Raleigh Capitals) -- repeat winner
First Baseman: Ed Winsor (Greensboro Patriots)
Second Baseman: Arnie Montgomery (Charlotte Hornets)
Third Baseman: Robert Blevins (Durham Bulls) -- remember the kid who punched his locker and lost? He’s growing up now and turning into a solid ballplayer
Shortstop: Craig Gray (Charlotte Hornets)
Left Fielder: Alfredo Pérez (Asheville Tourists) -- five-time winner, fourth in a row
Center Fielder: John Stewart (Asheville Tourists)
Right Fielder: Dave Carter (Asheville Tourists) -- steady outfielding platoon in Asheville
Offensive Leaderboards
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