2005 SPIBL Awards Nominees

National League Most Valuable Player Award: Hideki Matsui, Toronto Sharpshooters

Voting Results	1st	2nd	3rd	TOTAL
Hideki Matsui, TOR	6	6	3	51
Jim Edmonds, COL	7	4	2	49
Randy Johnson, BAL	1	2	4	15
Miguel Tejada, ANA	1	2	0	11
Lance Berkman, BAL	0	1	5	10
Omar Vizquel, DET	1	1	1	9
Mark Loretta, BAL	1	0	3	8
Jimmy Rollins, SEA	1	0	0	5
Ben Sheets, DET	0	0	1	1
Jason Varitek, PHI	0	0	1	1

Nominees (in alphabetical order):

Lance Berkman (Baltimore Stars) -- Lance Berkman was the key run producer for Baltimore (88-74, 1st NL East), finishing with a .285/.424 (2nd in NL)/.523 (6th in NL) line. His .947 OPS was good for 2nd in the National League. He led the league in walks (110) and was third in RBIs (110). His season totals were 157 games played, 541 at bats, 102 runs (10th in NL), 154 hits, 34 doubles, 4 triples, 29 homeruns (9th in NL), 110 RBIs (3rd in NL), 120 walks, 97 strikeouts, 9 stolen bases, and 4 caught stealing.

Jim Edmonds (Colorado Gold Kings) -- Jim Edmonds did it all in 2005 for Colorado (80-82, 3rd NL West), recording an astounding 1.049 OPS (2nd in NL). He had a line of .289/.412 (5th in NL)/.637 (2nd in NL), while leading the league with 46 long balls and 140 runs batted in (28 higher than anyone else). His season totals were 157 games played, 543 at bats, 124 runs (3rd in NL), 157 hits, 45 doubles (2nd in NL), 3 triples, 46 homeruns (1st in NL), 140 RBIs (1st in NL), 109 walks (3rd in NL), 169 strikeouts, 4 stolen bases, and 1 caught stealing.

Randy Johnson (Baltimore Stars) -- The Big Unit had another dominant year for Baltimore (88-74, 1st NL East), finishing with a league best 21 wins. His 21-5 record equaled an .808 winning percentage and miniscule 2.16 ERA, both tops in the NL. In his 35 games started, he pitched 10 complete games and recorded two shutouts while opposing batters hit a paltry .178 off of him. All in all, he recorded almost 24% of his team's wins. Johnson's season totals were 263 IP, 165 HA, 18 HRA, 47 BB, 304 SO (3rd in NL).

Mark Loretta (Baltimore Stars) -- Mark Loretta was the catalyst for the Baltimore (88-74, 1st NL East) offense, batting 2nd or 3rd all year. He was the 2005 NL batting champion and had a line of .349 (1st in NL)/.421 (3rd in NL)/.525 (5th in NL), equaling an impressive .946 OPS (4th in NL). He also led the league in doubles. His season totals were 158 games played, 613 at bats, 99 runs (12th in NL), 214 hits (2nd in NL), 56 doubles (1st in NL), 2 triples, 16 homeruns, 71 RBIs, 74 walks to only 43 strikeouts, 5 stolen bases, and 2 caught stealing.

Hideki Matsui (Toronto Sharpshooters) -- Hideki Matsui was a one-man wrecking crew for Toronto (95-67, 1st NL Central) while leading the league in OPS with an eye-popping 1.079 and finishing second in batting (.338). He had a .338 (1st in NL)/.420 (4th in NL)/.659 (1st in NL) line and batted .388 off left-handed pitching (1st in NL). His season totals were 150 games played, 533 at bats, 106 runs (6th in NL), 180 hits (10th in NL), 41 doubles (6th in NL), 2 triples, 42 homeruns (2nd in NL), 112 RBIs (2nd in NL), 77 walks, 102 strikeouts, and 2 stolen bases.

Jimmy Rollins (Seattle Iron Birds) -- Jimmy Rollins was the model of consistency for Seattle (81-81, 1st NL West) with a .287/.356/.439 line, equaling a .749 OPS. He was in the NL's top ten in several categories including runs, hits, triples, stolen bases, and sacrifice hits. He was responsible for almost 26% of his team's total runs in 2005. His season totals were 161 games played, 659 at bats (4th in NL), 103 runs (8th in NL), 189 hits (7th in NL), 30 doubles, 14 triples (2nd in NL), 14 homeruns, 62 RBIs, 67 walks, 71 strikeouts, 28 stolen bases (7th in NL) in 34 attempts, and 13 sacrifice hits (4th in NL).

Ben Sheets (Detroit Outlaws) -- Ben Sheets had a very solid year for Detroit (89-73, 2nd NL Central), finishing in the top five in several pitching categories. He was 17-11 (3rd in wins in NL) with a 2.92 ERA (3rd in NL) in 36 games started, He tied for the league lead in strikeouts with 319. He also led the league with 16 complete games and had two shutouts. Batters hit .217 off of him. Sheet's season totals were 271.2 IP, 215 HA, 27 HRA, 46 BB, 319 SO.

Miguel Tejada (Anaheim Ants) -- Miguel Tejada played every day for Anaheim (81-81, 2nd NL West), recording 100+ runs and RBIs. His line of .280/.344/.492 equaled a nice .835 OPS, while playing stellar defense (.978 fielding). He was in the NL's top ten in hits, RBIs, doubles, and homeruns. He led the league in intentional walks (12). His season totals were 162 games played, 649 at bats (5th in NL), 101 runs (11th in NL), 182 hits (9th in NL), 41 doubles (6th in NL), 32 homeruns (6th in NL), 55 walks, 86 strikeouts, 4 stolen bases, and 2 caught stealing.

Jason Varitek (Philadelphia Phanatics) -- Jason Varitek of Philadelphia (88-74, 2nd NL East) batted a cool .325, good for 5th in the National League. His line of .325 (5th in NL)/.380 (11th in NL)/.560 (3rd in NL) equaled a fine .940 OPS (5th in NL). He also had a 24-game hitting streak in 2005. His season totals were 142 games played, 520 at bats, 72 runs, 169 hits, 28 doubles, 5 triples, 28 homeruns (11th in NL), 86 RBIs, 45 walks, 153 strikeouts, and 4 stolen bases in 5 attempts.

Omar Vizquel (Detroit Outlaws) -- Omar Vizquel was a force offensively and defensively for Detroit (89-73, 2nd NL Central), finishing with a .317 (7th in NL)/.380 (10th in NL)/.448 line and an .828 OPS. He led the league in sacrifice hits (36) and was second in steals with 43. His glove work was near perfect while recording an amazing .992 fielding percentage (just 6 errors). His season totals were 159 games played, 618 at bats, 99 runs (12th in NL), 196 hits (5th in NL), 36 doubles, 3 triples, 13 homeruns, 76 RBIs, 64 walks, 70 strikeouts, 43 stolen bases (2nd in NL), and 20 caught stealing.

American League Most Valuable Player Award: Barry Bonds, Oakland Diamond Kings

Voting Results	1st	2nd	3rd	TOTAL
Barry Bonds, OAK	13	3	0	74
Manny Ramirez, CHA	2	9	4	41
Vladimir Guerrero, PIT	1	1	7	15
Todd Helton, CHA	1	1	3	11
Johan Santana, CHA	0	2	2	8
Adrian Beltre, OAK	0	1	1	4

Nominees (in alphabetical order):

Adrian Beltre (Oakland Diamond Kings) -- Adrian Beltre finished with a .300/.348/.601 line for Oakland (104-58, 1st AL West). His .601 slugging percentage was 8th best in the American League. His season totals were 162 games played, 656 at bats, 124 runs (8th in AL), 197 hits (6th in AL), 41 doubles, 52 home runs (4th in AL), 160 RBIs (2nd in AL), 50 walks, 106 strikeouts, 1 stolen base, and a .948 OPS.

Barry Bonds (Oakland Diamond Kings) -- Barry Bonds had a phenomenal year for Oakland (104-58, 1st AL West), winning the batting title and home run crown. He finished with a .352/.540/.832 (all three 1st in AL), for a staggering 1.372 OPS. His season totals were 158 games played, 477 at bats, 161 runs (1st in AL), 168 hits, 29 doubles, 4 triples, 64 home runs (1st in AL), 121 RBIs, 185 walks (1st in AL), 60 strikeouts, and 1 stolen base.

Jeromy Burnitz (Cleveland Clubbers) -- Jeromy Burnitz had a very fine season for Cleveland (87-75, 3rd AL East). He finished with a .307/.384/.555 line, good for a .939 OPS. His season totals were 146 games played, 541 at bats, 106 runs scored, 32 doubles, 3 triples, 32 home runs, 133 RBIs (5th in AL), 64 walks, 109 strikeouts, and 2 stolen bases.

Vladimir Guerrero (Pittsburgh Conspiracy) -- Vladimir Guerrero was the offensive leader for Pittsburgh (89-73, 1st AL East). He had a .339 (4th in AL)/.398 (5th in AL)/.616 (4th in AL) line, good for a sparkling 1.014 OPS. He finished with 158 games played, 641 at bats, 126 runs (5th in AL), 217 hits (3rd in AL), 38 doubles, 4 triples, 44 home runs, 130 RBIs (6th in AL), 56 walks, 89 strikeouts, 23 stolen bases, and 9 caught stealing.

Todd Helton (Chicago Blue Knights) -- Todd Helton had a great year for Chicago (108-54, 1st AL Central). He had a .334 (5th in AL)/.442 (3rd in AL)/.608 (5th in AL) line, good for an imprssive 1.050 OPS. His season totals were 160 games played, 586 at bats, 138 runs (2nd in AL), 196 hits (7th in AL), 56 doubles (2nd in AL), 1 triple, 34 home runs, 129 RBIs (10th in AL), 116 walks (2nd in AL), 64 strikeouts, 11 stolen bases and 0 caught stealing.

Cesar Izturis (San Diego Black Sox) -- Cesar Izturis was the offensive and defensive cornerstone for San Diego (89-73, 2nd AL West). He had a .307/.347/.435, good for a .782 OPS. His season totals were 162 games, 697 at bats, 106 runs, 214 hits (4th in AL), 45 doubles (5th in AL), 16 triples (1st in AL), 4 home runs, 72 RBIs, 46 walks, 68 strikeouts, 30 stolen bases (10th in AL), and 3 caught stealing. His 91% stolen base success was best in AL.

Derrek Lee (Texas Tortillas) -- Derrek Lee led Texas (73-85, 3rd AL Central) in several categories. He had a .310/.381/.554 line, good for a .935 OPS. His season totals were 155 games, 619 at bats, 119 runs, 192 hits, 42 doubles, 2 triples, 35 home runs, 126 RBIs, 66 walks, 123 strikeouts, 12 stolen bases, and 2 caught stealing.

Manny Ramirez (Chicago Blue Knights) -- Manny Ramirez combined with Helton to give Chicago (108-54, 1st AL Central) a potent middle of the order force. He had a .317 (6th in AL)/.396 (6th in AL)/.668 (3rd in AL) line, good for a dazzling 1.064 OPS. His season totals were 157 games played, 600 at bats, 128 runs (4th in AL), 190 hits, 40 doubles, 57 home runs (2nd in AL), 161 RBIs (1st in AL), 80 walks, 140 strikeouts, 2 stolen bases, and 2 caught stealing.

Johan Santana (Chicago Blue Knights) -- Johan Santana led Chicago (108-54, 1st AL Central) in several categories, including wins, ERA, innings pitched, strikeouts, complete games, and shutouts. He led the American League in wins (23-8), ERA (2.58), and strikeouts (303) to win the mythical Pitching Triple Crown, a first in SPIBL history. He had 13 complete games (2nd in AL), five shutouts (2nd in AL), and opposing batters hit .221 off of him in 34 starts. Santana's season totals were 269 IP, 202 HA, 32 HRA, 76 BB, 303 SO.

Curt Schilling (New York Flatirons) -- Schilling led New York (89-73, 2nd AL East) in every major pitching category. He finished 20-9 (.690 winning percentage) with a 2.90 ERA. In his 35 games started and AL-best 276 innings pitched, he had 13 complete games (2nd in AL) and six shutouts (1st in AL) while opposing batters hit .221 off of him. Schilling's season totals were 276.2 IP, 226 HA, 29 HRA, 44 BB, 243 SO (3rd in AL).

National League Cy Young Award: Randy Johnson, Baltimore Stars

Voting Results	1st	2nd	3rd	TOTAL
Randy Johnson, BAL	17	2	0	91
Roger Clemens, SEA	0	8	4	28
Ben Sheets, DET	0	4	7	19
Livan Hernandez, COL	0	2	4	10
Mariano Rivera, DET	1	1	1	9
Francisco Rodriguez, KCN	1	1	0	8
Jason Schmidt, PHI	0	1	2	5
Oliver Perez, TOR	0	0	1	1

Nominees (in alphabetical order):

Roger Clemens (Seattle Iron Birds) -- Roger Clemens earned the largest contract in SPIBL history last winter and responded by going 17-10 for Seattle (81-81, 1st NL West), good for 3rd most wins in the NL. His 2.68 ERA was 2nd in the circuit. In his 37 games started, he pitched three complete games and two shutouts, while opponents hit only .172 off of him. Clemens' season totals were 269 IP, 159 HA, 24 HRA, 112 BB, 249 SO (5th in NL).

Francisco Cordero (Anaheim Ants) -- Francisco Cordero dominated out of the bullpen for Anaheim (81-81, 2nd NL West) and notched 40 saves (4th in NL). He finished 2-4 with a 2.29 ERA, while his .909 save percentage was 4th in the NL. Opposing batters hit .208 off of him and he allowed zero homeruns all year. Cordero's season totals were 51 IP, 36 HA, 0 HRA, 28 BB, 48 SO.

Livan Hernandez (Colorado Gold Kings) -- Despite pitching in the rarefied air of Coors Field, Livan Hernandez had an excellent year for Colorado (80-82, 3rd NL West). His 19 wins were good for 2nd in the NL and he also led the league in shutouts with four. He finished 19-10 with a 3.56 ERA (10th in NL) and batters hit .249 off of him. He notched nine complete games in 36 starts. Hernandez' season totals were 270.1 IP, 251 HA, 27 HRA, 90 BB, 197 SO (9th in NL).

Brad Penny (Philadelphia Phanatics) -- Brad Penny fought through various injuries to rack up 15 wins (5th in NL) in only 26 starts for Philadelphia (88-74, 2nd NL East). He finished 15-7 with a 3.18 ERA (5th in NL). Batters hit only .237 off of him. Penny's season totals were 172.2 IP, 152 HA, 18 HRA, 50 BB, 138 SO.

Oliver Perez (Toronto Sharpshooters) -- Oliver Perez had a career-high 19 wins, which was good for 2nd in the NL, for Toronto (95-67, 1st NL Central). He finished he finished with a sparkling 19-9 record with an ERA of 3.88 in his 33 games started. Opposing batters hit only .216 off of him while his 280 strikeouts were 4th in the league. Perez' season totals were 243.2 IP, 190 HA, 29 HRA, 138 BB, 280 SO.

Mariano Rivera (Detroit Outlaws) -- Mariano Rivera reclaimed his dominant stuff in his first year as an Outlaw (89-73, 2nd NL Central). he finished 6-3 with a dazzling 1.77 ERA in his 66 games pitched. he accumulated 32 saves (6th in NL) and batters hit only .232 off of him. Rivera's season totals were 81.1 IP, 70 HA, 4 HRA, 26 BB, 66 SO.

Francisco Rodriguez (Kansas City Monarchs) -- Francisco Rodriguez had a league best 48 saves for Kansas City (76-86, 3rd NL Central) and saved 63% of his team's victories. He finished 1-5 with a 2.56 ERA in his 66 games pitched while batters hit a miniscule .181 off of him. K-Rod's season totals were 70.1 IP, 45 HA, 1 HRA, 31 BB, 94 SO.

Jason Schmidt (Philadelphia Phanatics) -- Jason Schmidt had another great year atop the Philadelphia (88-74, 2nd NL East) rotation. His 17 wins were 3rd in the NL while his 3,42 ERA was 7th best. He tied for the league lead in strikeouts, amassing 319. In 35 starts, he finished 17-12 and opponents hit just .193 off of him. He recorded eight complete games and one shutout. Schmidt's season totals were 263.1 IP, 181 HA, 27 HRA, 92 BB, 319 SO.

American League Cy Young Award: Johan Santana, Chicago Blue Knights

Voting Results	1st	2nd	3rd	TOTAL
Johan Santana, CHA	14	0	0	70
Curt Schilling, NYA	0	10	3	33
Cory Lidle, SDB	0	2	0	6
Carlos Zambrano, MIL	0	1	3	6
Juan Rincon, CHA	0	1	2	5
Shingo Takatsu, OAK	0	0	4	4
Pedro Martinez, CHA	0	0	2	2

Nominees (in alphabetical order):

Kris Benson (Oakland Diamond Kings) -- Kris Benson went 19-5 for Oakland (104-58, 1st AL West) with a league-best .792 winning percentage. He finished with a 4.82 ERA in 34 games started. He pitched two complete games and opposing batters hit .285 off of him. Benson's season totals were 216.2 IP, 240 HA, 31 HRA, 84 BB, 134 SO.

LaTroy Hawkins (San Diego Black Sox) -- LaTroy Hawkins accumulated 39 saves for San Diego (89-73, 2nd AL West), good for second in the American League. He finished 1-5 with a 2.50 ERA in 55 games pitched. His .867 save percentage was fourth best in the league and opponents hit only .193 ßÌÌ@Þf him. Hawkins' season totals were 54 IP, 37 HA, 8 HRA, 12 BB, 44 SO.

Joe Kennedy (Cleveland Clubbers) -- Joe Kennedy went 16-6 with a 3.67 ERA for Cleveland (87-75, 3rd AL East), good for seventh in wins and fifth in ERA in 29 games started. His .727 winning percentage was also fifth best. Batters hit .266 off of him. He had six complete games and two shutouts. Kennedy's season totals were 184 IP, 191 HA, 21 HRA, 73 BB, 114 SO.

Cory Lidle (San Diego Black Sox) -- Cory Lidle finished with an 18-6 record for San Diego (89-73, 2nd AL West) and a 3.32 ERA, which was third in the American League. He had a .750 winning percentage, five complete games, and batters hit .252 off of him in 31 games started. Lidle's season totals were 222.1 IP, 211 HA, 22 HRA, 66 BB, 118 SO.

Pedro Martinez (Chicago Blue Knights) -- Pedro Martinez' 20 wins for Chicago (108-54, 1st AL Central) were good for second in the AL. He finished second in strikeouts with 246. He had a 20-10 record (.667 winning percentage) with a 4.07 ERA in 34 games started. He also had six complete games while batters hit .229 off of him. Martinez' season totals were 254.1 IP, 219 HA, 45 HRA, 84 BB, 246 SO.

Juan Rincon (Chicago Blue Knights) -- Rincon saved 31 games for Chicago (108-54, 1st AL Central) while also picking up 11 wins out of the bullpen. He finished 11-6 with a 2.10 ERA in 65 games pitched. Batters hit only .183 off of him. He led the American League in games finished with 59. Rincon's season totals were 68.2 IP, 45 HA, 4 HRA, 29 BB, 95 SO.

Shingo Takatsu (Oakland Diamond Kings) -- Shingo Takatsu led Oakland (104-58, 1st AL West) and the American League in saves with 41. His .932 save percentage also topped the league. He finished 1-2 with a microscopic 1.09 ERA in 57 games pitched. Batters hit only .153 off of him. Takatsu's season totals were 57.2 IP, 29 HA, 4 HRA, 25 BB, 41 SO.

Carlos Zambrano (Milwaukee Maulers) -- Carlos Zambrano led the Milwaukee (81-81, 2nd AL Central) rotation in every major pitching category. He finished 19-11 (.633 winning percentage) with a 3.52 ERA, good for fourth in the American League. He led the league in complete games with 14 and also had three shutouts in his 32 games started. He had 212 strikeouts (4th in AL) while batters hit only .220 off of him. Zambrano's season totals were 255.2 IP, 211 HA, 19 HRA, 94 BB, 212 SO.

American League Rookie Of The Year: Jason Bay

Nominees (in alphabetical order):

Jason Bay (Los Angeles Skyhawks) - Bay led Los Angeles (3rd, AL West) in several offensive categories, including runs scored, home runs, and RBIs. He finished with totals of 133 G, 444 AB, 87 R, 118 H, 31DO, 2 TR, 34 HR, 104 RBI, 55 BB, 147 K, 1 SB, 7 CS, .266 BA, .358 OBP, .574 SLG, .932 OPS.

Lew Ford (Chicago Blue Knights) - Ford was a force as table setter for the potent Chicago (1st, AL Central) offense. Despite hitting only .256, Ford scored 115 times. he also ranked 5th in the AL in stolen base percentage with 86% (24-28 attempts). Ford finished with 152 G, 563 AB, 115 R, 144 H, 25 DO, 3 TR, 18 HR, 78 RBI, 78 BB, 66 K, 24 SB, 4 CS, .256 BA, .357 OBP, .407 SLG, .763 OPS.

Ryan Madson (New York Flatirons) - Madson was the most reliable pitcher out of the bullpen for New York (2nd, AL East), often logging 3+ innings stints in relief. He finished with 49 APP, 84 IP, 70 H, 31 ER, 21 BB, 56 K, 9 HRA, 5 Saves, and a 4-4 record with a 3.32 ERA. Opposing batters hit only .227 off of him.

Aaron Miles (Pittsburgh Conspiracy) - Miles was the only AL rookie starter to hit over .300 on the season, finishing at .301 for Pittsburgh (89-73, 1st AL East). he also scored over 100 runs and stole 25 bases. Miles finished with 140 G, 545 AB, 102 R, 29 DO, 4 TR, 9 HR, 69 RBI, 32 BB, 61 K, 25 SB, 8 CS, .301 BA, .340 OBP, .418 SLG, .758 OPS.

Shingo Takatsu (Oakland Diamond Kings) - Takatsu was simply dominant in relief for Oakland (1st, AL West), racking up an AL best 41 saves (4th best in SPIBL) to go along with a microscopic ERA (1.09). He finished with 57 APP, 57.2 IP, 29 H, 7 ER, 25 BB, 41 K, 4 HRA, 41 Saves, and a 1-2 record with a 1.09 ERA. Opposing batters hit only .153 off of him.

Jason Bay (68 points, 12/2/2)
Shingo Takatsu (43 points, 4/7/2)
Aaron Miles (31 points, 1/7/5)
Lew Ford (17 points, 1/2/5)
Ryan Madson (4 points, 0/0/4)

National League Rookie Of The Year: Khalil Greene

Nominees (in alphabetical order):

David DeJesus (Philadelphia Phanatics) -- DeJesus led the Philadelphia Phanatics (88-74, 2nd NL East) in hitting with a rookie-best .325 average, helped by facing almost all right-handers. He finished with 126 G, 382 AB, 63 R, 124 H, 24 DO, 2 TR, 10 HR, 72 RBI, 40 BB, 62 K, 3 SB, 4 CS, .325 BA, .397 OBP, .476 SLG, .873 OPS.

Mike Gonzalez (Seattle Iron Birds) -- Gonzalez was a valued member of the Seattle Iron Birds (81-81, 1st NL West) bullpen. Gonzalez finished with 45 APP, 38.1 IP, 20 H, 10 ER, 3 BB, 41 K, 6 HRA, 3 Saves, and a 4-2 record with 2.35 ERA. Opposing batters hit only .216 off of him.

Khalil Greene (Kansas City Monarchs) -- Greene was the only everyday rookie starter in the NL and played in a rookie-high 153 games for Kansas City (76-86, 3rd Place, NL Central) as their starting shortstop. Greene finished with 153 G, 533 AB, 56 R, 141 H, 32 DO, 5 TR, 17 HR, 52 RBI, 48 BB, 113 K, 8 SB, 1 CS, .265 BA, .332 OBP, .439 SLG, .771 OPS.

Justin Morneau (Toronto Sharpshooters) -- Morneau saw considerable time as part of a first base platoon in Toronto (95-67, 1st NL Central), facing almost all right-handers. He finished with 106 G, 299 AB, 44 R, 86 H, 16 DO, 0 TR, 21 HR, 60 RBI, 34 BB, 62 K, 0 SB, 0 CS, .288 BA, .358 OBP, .552 SLG, .910 OPS.

Alexis Rios (Baltimore Stars) -- Rios was brought up in May, and brought an immediate spark to a sluggish Baltimore (88-74, 1st NL East) lineup. He also provided strong defense in right field. Rios finished with 103 G, 337 AB, 36 R, 95 H, 20 DO, 6 TR, 1 HR, 38 RBI, 17 BB, 68 K, 13 SB, 1 CS, .282 BA, .317 OBP, 386 SLG, .702 OPS.

Khalil Greene (45 points, 8/1/2)
David DeJesus (40 points, 3/8/1)
Justin Morneau (21 points, 2/2/5)
Alexis Rios (7 points, 0/2/1)
Mike Gonzalez (4 points, 0/0/4)

SPIBL Owner Of The Year: Alan Lecher

Nominees (in alphabetical order):

Jim Kies (Toronto Sharpshooters) -- In his second year in the League, Jim led Toronto to a National League best 95-67 record, including an impressive 45-36 record on the road. In winning the NL Central, Toronto outscored its opponents 5.46 to 4.38 runs per game.

Alan Lecher (Chicago Blue Knights) -- In his first year in the League, Alan led Chicago to an American League (and SPIBL) best 108-54 record, running away with the AL Central, and fashioning a 42-39 record on the road. Chicago had six winning streaks of 6 games or more and outscored their opponents 6.12 to 4.41 runs per game. Alan also made invaluable contributions to the League by assuming responsibility for the League website and added a ton of content and professional polish to the site.

Todd Melton (Anaheim Ants) -- In his first year in the League, Todd led Anaheim to a Wild Card birth in a competitive NL West with an 81-81 record, including a 37-44 record on the road. At one point in the season, Anaheim lost 17 of 19 games and had a record of 12-23. In last place in the NL West as late as August 13th, the Ants went 29-16 to finish the season tied with Seattle. A scrappy team with a "never say die" attitude, Anaheim outscored its opponents 4.59 to 4.15 runs per game.

Mike Orenstein (Philadelphia Phanatics) -- A veteran owner who is used to success, Mike Orenstein perhaps did his best managing ever this season. Philadelphia won an NL best 46 games on the road and, despite trailing for most of the year, ended up with the same regular season as Baltimore and secured a Wild Card slot. Perhaps most impressively, Philadelphia went 31-23 against its rivals in the NL East, and outscored their opponents 5.01 to 4.26 runs per game.

Larry Reeves (Oakland Diamond Kings) -- In his first year in the League, Larry led Oakland to an NL West crown with a 104-58 record, including an impressive 44-37 mark on the road. Oakland outscored its opponents 5.81 to 4.51 runs per game and enjoyed a 10-game winning streak during the course of the season.