Re: 2031 Minor League Players of the Year
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 8:13 pm
Minor League Pitcher of the Year - Luis "Montecristo" Lopez
For the second year in a row, Luis Lopez earns pitcher of the year award for London's farm system. Lopez debuted in AA to start the season, where he went 9-3 in 15 starts with a 2.12 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, and 3.6 WAR. London management decided to promote Lopez to AAA a year early due to his domination of AA battles as well as wanted to expose him to a successful team and give him a chance at playoff starts. The 23 year old flourished at the next level, going 7-1 in 12 starts with a 2.96 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 2.3 WAR. Lopez is expected to start next season in AAA but will be given a shot to make the big club in Spring Training.
Minor League Hitter of the Year - Bob Brown
Another minor league player of the year alum, Bob Brown joins Lopez in repeating the achievement this year. Brown also made his AA debut this season. In 545 at bats he batted .246 with 26 home runs and 82 RBI. Most impressively, he had a .317 on base percentage and a 4.0 WAR. Brown was called up briefly to AAA for the playoffs but did not play.
Historical Record - Winters Era
Pitcher of the Year
2031: SP Luis Lopez
2030: SP Luis Lopez
2029: SP Norm Batstone
2028: SP Pete Blaquiere
Hitter of the Year
2031: LF Bob Brown
2030: LF Bob Brown
2029: 3B Arturo Rodriguez
2028: CF Rene Lems
For the second year in a row, Luis Lopez earns pitcher of the year award for London's farm system. Lopez debuted in AA to start the season, where he went 9-3 in 15 starts with a 2.12 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, and 3.6 WAR. London management decided to promote Lopez to AAA a year early due to his domination of AA battles as well as wanted to expose him to a successful team and give him a chance at playoff starts. The 23 year old flourished at the next level, going 7-1 in 12 starts with a 2.96 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 2.3 WAR. Lopez is expected to start next season in AAA but will be given a shot to make the big club in Spring Training.
Minor League Hitter of the Year - Bob Brown
Another minor league player of the year alum, Bob Brown joins Lopez in repeating the achievement this year. Brown also made his AA debut this season. In 545 at bats he batted .246 with 26 home runs and 82 RBI. Most impressively, he had a .317 on base percentage and a 4.0 WAR. Brown was called up briefly to AAA for the playoffs but did not play.
Historical Record - Winters Era
Pitcher of the Year
2031: SP Luis Lopez
2030: SP Luis Lopez
2029: SP Norm Batstone
2028: SP Pete Blaquiere
Hitter of the Year
2031: LF Bob Brown
2030: LF Bob Brown
2029: 3B Arturo Rodriguez
2028: CF Rene Lems