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Young Drachma · 10-06-2009, 01:05 AM

Rookie Reaps Reward This Month
Sunday, August 1st, 1909: St. Louis's Beals Becker created quite a buzz around town today when he was presented July's National League Rookie of the Month trophy.

The standout rookie right fielder took the award by connecting for 34 hits in 87 at-bats for a .391 batting average. During the month he collected 2 home runs, drove in 21 runs and scored 18 times.

For the season Becker has produced 151 hits in 388 at-bats for a .389 average with 8 home runs and gotten on base at a .429 clip.
Baltimore Starting Pitcher Rated Best Rookie
Sunday, August 1st, 1909: Though he's only 25, Jack Warhop really put together a spectacular July to capture the American League Rookie of the Month honor.

The Baltimore starter spun 5 wins and 1 loss as he posted a 3.63 ERA and 14 strikeouts in 52 innings.

Warhop has made 28 starts this season, posting 11 wins and 9 losses. Opposing clubs are batting .308 against him and he has 46 strikeouts in 195.1 innings with a 4.56 ERA.
National League Selects #1 Starter in July
Sunday, August 1st, 1909: Whether Vic Willis stays in Brooklyn beyond this season remains to be seen, but while he's here he's making the most of it. In July the 33-year-old certainly pulled out all the stops by winning the National League Pitcher of the Month award.

He put up some fancy numbers with a 5-0 record and and an ERA of 1.97. In 50.1 innings he struck out 13, surrendered 61 hits, 12 walks and proved to be a solid performer in 6 starts last month.

This year Willis has recorded a 14-8 mark. In 27 starts he has fanned 58 batters in 184 innings with a 3.67 ERA.

10-06-2009, 01:05 AM	#11
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Rookie Reaps Reward This Month Sunday, August 1st, 1909: St. Louis's Beals Becker created quite a buzz around town today when he was presented July's National League Rookie of the Month trophy. The standout rookie right fielder took the award by connecting for 34 hits in 87 at-bats for a .391 batting average. During the month he collected 2 home runs, drove in 21 runs and scored 18 times. For the season Becker has produced 151 hits in 388 at-bats for a .389 average with 8 home runs and gotten on base at a .429 clip. Baltimore Starting Pitcher Rated Best Rookie Sunday, August 1st, 1909: Though he's only 25, Jack Warhop really put together a spectacular July to capture the American League Rookie of the Month honor. The Baltimore starter spun 5 wins and 1 loss as he posted a 3.63 ERA and 14 strikeouts in 52 innings. Warhop has made 28 starts this season, posting 11 wins and 9 losses. Opposing clubs are batting .308 against him and he has 46 strikeouts in 195.1 innings with a 4.56 ERA. National League Selects #1 Starter in July Sunday, August 1st, 1909: Whether Vic Willis stays in Brooklyn beyond this season remains to be seen, but while he's here he's making the most of it. In July the 33-year-old certainly pulled out all the stops by winning the National League Pitcher of the Month award. He put up some fancy numbers with a 5-0 record and and an ERA of 1.97. In 50.1 innings he struck out 13, surrendered 61 hits, 12 walks and proved to be a solid performer in 6 starts last month. This year Willis has recorded a 14-8 mark. In 27 starts he has fanned 58 batters in 184 innings with a 3.67 ERA.