RL Names Newcomer of the Month
Wednesday, July 1st, 2054: A veritable toddler to the Republic League, José Bustamante just sewed up the Rookie of the Month trophy for June.
Over the past month the 22-year-old second baseman for Ann Arbor hit .292 with 28 hits, 4 home runs and 12 runs batted in. He also logged 15 walks and compiled a .387 on-base percentage.
This year Bustamante is hitting at a .278 pace with 10 home runs and 28 RBIs. He has played in 78 games and scored 41 times.
Pacheco Voted June's Top Rookie
Wednesday, July 1st, 2054: The top choice in June for the Continental League Rookie of the Month was José Pacheco of St Cloud.
The talented first baseman started 10 games, hit .457 with a .537 OBP. For the month, he totaled 16 hits, 4 home runs, 8 RBIs and 6 runs scored.
Pacheco is currently batting .301 with 9 home runs and 17 RBIs.
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