NALB - April 2009

The top teams in spring training all did well in April. Perhaps April’s biggest surprise was the play of the Washington Allies. They started last season 10-18, the worst record in League 2. This year, they were their league’s best team, going 19-9. Several teams experienced key injuries, including the Knights. Dick Moran and Andy Carpenter were placed on the DL. Brooklyn’s biggest loss, however, was Gary Mccreery. On April 6, Mccreery hit a triple and broke a bone in his elbow while diving into third base. He is expected to miss four to five months.

April 2009 awards:

League 1
Batter of the Month: Leo Sullivan (Luisville Beasts)
Pitcher of the Month: Dave Hambright (Brooklyn Knights)
Rookie of the Month: Raúl Mendoza (Luisville Beasts)

League 2
Batter of the Month: Travis Araoz (Stade Maples)
Pitcher of the Month: Roman Snyder (St. James Crusaders)
Rookie of the Month: Paul Cain (Key West Corals)