NALB - 2012 Spring Training

In League 1, the Brooklyn Knights looked sharp in spring training and posted a 16-8 record to lead Division 1. The St. Rock Mudcats were right behind them at 15-9. In Division 2, the Nashville Firecats played very well and went 15-9. The Dayton Grizzlies made some interesting offseason moves as they continue to rebuild. Unfortunately, they went 6-18 after an injury plagued spring training.

In League 2 Division 1, the Stade Maples and Washington Allies shared the best record of 14-10. The Richmond Slam and Phoenix Rattlers went 13-11 to lead League 2 Division 2.

For the Brooklyn Knights, first baseman Alexis Schmidt was the clear standout. He hit .346 with 13 HR and 37 RBI.

Key injuries in spring training:
Dayton Grizzlies: On March 4, LF Ariel Cadore was injured on a defensive play. He's expected to miss about 6 weeks with an oblique strain.
Dayton Grizzlies: SP Neddie O'Quinn was injured while pitching on March 4. Shoulder inflammation will keep him out 7-8 months.
Dunedin Otters: On March 13, MR Anastasio Urbáez ruptured his ulnar collateral ligament while pitching. His recovery will take at least 12-13 months.
Dunedin Otters: On March 26, LF Ángel Pérez sprained his ankle playing the outfield. He's expected to miss about 5-6 weeks.
Las Vegas Luck: SS Santiago Diaz was injured while throwing on March 20. Bone chips in his elbow will cause him to miss about 6 weeks.
Nashville Firecats: On March 25, MR Casey Gayford ruptured a tendon in his finger while pitching. His recovery will take about 4 months.
St. James Crusaders: On March 24, RF Danny Ellis strained his hamstring on a defensive play. He should miss about 3 weeks.
St. Rock Mudcats: On March 27, MR Rob Muncy experienced elbow tendinitis while pitching. He's expected to miss about 2 months.
Stade Maples: On March 20, 2B Chris Walton suffered a throwing injury. He's expected to miss about 5 weeks due to a biceps strain.
Stade Maples: SS Marcelo Soure was injured in a collision at a base in a game on March 27. He fractured his thumb and will miss about 3-4 weeks.
Vancouver Wild: On March 10, 2B Ace Burd strained an oblique muscle while running the bases. He’s expected to miss about 8 weeks.
Washington Allies: On March 23, 3B Cal Kime was hit by a pitch and fractured a finger. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.
Washington Allies: On March 25, SP Ashby Hedges was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: strained forearm. He's expected to miss about 3 months.
Washington Allies: MR Graciano Orozco suffered a serious pitching injury on March 26. He tore an elbow ligament and will be out of action for 10 months.