NALB - April 2021

K. Fields
2021-08-09T14:38:39-04:00
Baseball

Without any injuries in spring training, the Brooklyn Knights were a healthy team at the start the 2021 season. Star outfielder Blas Ramos was bothered by a stiff back in early April, however. Although not serious enough to send him to the injured list, it kept him out of the starting lineup for almost two weeks. The Knights played well without Ramos and got off to a 12-5 start. Unfortunately, that was followed by a four game losing streak and an injury to right fielder Maurílio Godim. Godim ruptured a tendon in his foot and is expected to miss five months of action. At the end of April, Brooklyn and Dayton were tied with 14-9 records. The Otters, Maples, and Slam ended the month atop their respective divisions.

April 2021 awards:

League 1
Batter of the Month: Sigfried Crockett (Cornfield Axemen)
Pitcher of the Month: Jake Pradia (Dayton Grizzlies)
Rookie of the Month: Nelson Sánchez (St. Rock Mudcats)

League 2
Batter of the Month: Jonathan Grandberry (Phoenix Rattlers)
Pitcher of the Month: Hartman Ivers (Stade Maples)
Rookie of the Month: Luís Vareas (St. James Crusaders)