Thank you to Jay for pointing out my error with a draftee. Correction made to our pitching Minor League winner.
New Jersey’s 2037 Minor League Hitter of the Year:
LF
Tetsui Takahashi (AA) had a great season where he did almost all of the small things right. Played defense to a zone rating of 7.2, efficiency rating of 1.017 and a range of 2.31, leading the Atlantic Alliance in putouts, while being top 3 in overall range and top 4 in overall zone ratings in left field. He was 3rd in stolen bases with 69 for the season, top 6 in WAR, 2nd overall in runs, 3rd in walks overall at 82 base on balls, and had an OBP that was .114 points higher than his average. Takahashi wanted to make the most of his opportunity in Camden and took advantage to show what hard work can do for you.
Runners up included CF
Richard Childress (SS-A), NJ's 7th round pick in the recent draft continued his collegiate success in showing why he might fight for a future spot on the roster and teammate, CF
Tsuneari Okamoto (AA) who helped lock down the outfield with Takahashi and played a great complement in the field and at the plate in Camden.
New Jersey’s 2037 Minor League Pitcher of the Year:
SP
Katsumoto Kouno (Hi-A), a former 6th round pick for the Kure Arsenal in the WIL, Kouno progressed tremendously in his second season since signing with the Hitmen's minor league system. At 22 years of age, Kouno feels he still has a lot to prove that he belongs despite being a top 40 prospect while with Kure.
Runner ups SP
Ken Stewart (SS-A), NJ's 6th round pick, and teammate SP
Axel Jacoby (SS-A), NJ's 8th round pick had similar success in college as a one time All-Star. Both starters put together a solid first season with Hilo. The tandem will look to continue to push each other as they train this coming off-season and the future.
Historical NJ Winners:
Minor League Hitter of the Year
2036: RF Adam Barnes (AAA)
2035: 1B Steve Ricks (Hi-A)
2034: RF Gelana Naybet (WIL)
2024 - 2033 - WIL:
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2019: SS Matt Thurman (AAA)
2018: 1B Carlos Rea (AAA)
2017: 3B Terry 'Lump Lump' Lovell (AAA)
2016: SS Matt Thurman (Hi-A)
2015: 3B Alberto Rodríguez (AA)
2014: 2B José Mateo (AAA / AA)
2013: RF Cliff Jones (NJ / AAA / AA)
2007 - 2012:
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Minor League Pitcher of the Year
2036: SP Brody Buggins (SS-A)
2035: SP Russ 'Rocky' Rhodes (AA)
2034: SP Yub Issa (WIL)
2024 - 2033 - WIL:
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2020 - 2023:
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2019: CL Júlio 'Tapper' González (AAA)
2018: SP Dusty Garland (AAA)
2017: SP William Kelly (Hi-A)
2016: MR Sebastián Valentín (AAA)
2015: CL Glenn Martin (AA)
2014: SP Claude Risk (AA / Hi-A)
2013: SP Jonathan Peña (AAA / AA)
2007 - 2012:
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