Gómez Named Newcomer of the Month
Thursday, October 1st, 2150: When all the votes were counted for the Rookie of the Month in September,
León Gómez of the
Tokyo Cyclones was on top of the pile. The standout center fielder rifled hits here, there, and everywhere in Continental League ballparks the entire month to win the honor.
The 22-year-old center fielder took the trophy by putting up a .308 average and .407 on-base percentage, 28 hits, 2 home runs, 14 RBIs and 15 runs scored.
In 151 games Gómez is hitting .246 this season with 141 hits, 29 home runs, 99 RBIs, 26 walks, .321 OBP and has scored 87 runs.
Mateo Top of His Class in September
Thursday, October 1st, 2150: The best Republic League rookie in September was
Los Angeles's center fielder
Rafael Mateo.
He hit .262 with 27 hits, 4 home runs, 12 RBIs, and 14 runs scored. He also walked 7 times on his way to a .364 OBP.
Mateo is hitting .272 for the season with 13 home runs, 62 RBIs and 105 runs scored. He has 173 hits in 637 at-bats and played in 153 games.