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Like clockwork, Oklahoma City took home their 4th consecutive even-numbered season World Series title. That's not to say it was an easy road, as they were down 3 games to none in the ALCS to Honolulu. Apparently, they forgot it was an even-numbered season until Game 4, as after that there was no stopping them, as they won 8 games in a row to take the crown, beating fellow number 1 seed Pawtucket to take the crown. Pawtucket had a great season as well, but it appeared after the amazing comeback, Oklahoma City was a team of destiny, and there was no stopping them. Congrats to both owners on great seasons, and the good news for all of the owners is that it is an odd-numbered season coming up, so it's anyone's title to take!
Individual awards were also handed out for Season 14, let's take a look at the winners.
Most Valuable Player
American League - Jason Tolbert, New Britain - .334 AVG 35 HR 127 RBI
Tolbert won a very close MVP race in the AL with a fantastic season at the plate. The 28 year-old takes home his first MVP with his best season yet in his 6th full season in the majors. He also made the All-Star team, his 2nd, and won a Silver Slugger, also his 2nd. Tolbert looks to have many more productive seasons ahead of him.
National League
J.C. Ganzel, Honolulu - .303 AVG 51 HR 119 RBI
Jeremy Randall, Buffalo - .299 AVG 44 HR 110 RBI
Speaking of very close races, the NL MVP race ended in a tie, and resulted in co-MVPs. Ganzel crushed the ball all season for Honolulu, and also made the All-Star team (2nd), won a Silver Slugger (2nd) and took home a Gold Glove in RF (1st). Extremely impressive, he's an elite talent and at jsut 26 years old, could get back here again.
Meanwhile, Randall caught games for one of the best pitching staffs in the league, while being extremely productive at the plate. On top of this being his 3rd MVP win, only the 3rd player in Kenny Powers history to do so, he also won his 5th Silver Slugger and made his 5th All-Star team. At just age 27, he has a decent chance of becoming Kenny Powers' first ever 4-time MVP.
Cy Young Award
American League - Matty Posada, Detroit - 21-6 1.84 ERA 220 K
Posada was dealt to Detroit in the off-season, as Louisville began its rebuild process, and the deal yielded high dividends for Detroit. Posting a microscopic ERA and a solid strikeout total, Posada took home his 3rd Cy Young Award, having won the previous two with Louisville. He also made his 7th All-Star appearance, and is still only 30, so he will be shooting for the rare feat of 4 Cy Young awards, which has been done by only one other player.
National League - Alberto Campos, Tucson - 21-4 2.79 ERA 203 K
Touted as the top prize in this past off-season's free agent class, Campos did not disappoint and lived up to his massive contract by taking home his first Cy Young award. Campos was dominant in Tucson all season, and made his 6th All-Star appearance as well. Luckily for Tucson, he's still got 4 years left on his contract!
Rookie of the Year
American League - Brett Leach, Madison - .283 AVG 53 HR 135 RBI
A young 23-year old slugger, Leach helped anchor one of the league's most potent offenses with a tremendous rookie season in which he crushed 53 homers. He also made the All-Star team. The Rookie of the Year race wasn't even close, as not many rookies put up such elite numbers. Look for him to continue to win awards in seasons to come.
National League - Alex Sanchez, Tucson - .287 AVG 48 HR 127 RBI
In another blowout win, Sanchez took home the Rookie of the Year award in the NL, with similarly impressive numbers as his AL counterpart. His elite power should enable him to produce many more similar stat lines in future seasons, of which there will be many, as he is only 21 years old.
Fireman of the Year
American League - Jay Borbon, Nashville - 2.90 ERA, 41 SV - 3rd win
National League - Damaso Perez, Vancouver - 2.96 ERA, 41 SV - 1st win
That's a wrap for Season 14, hope to see you all back for Season 15, after a hopefully quick rollover!
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