CL's Top Hitter Named
Friday, July 1st, 2208
Brooklyn Brownstones 26-year-old shortstop
John Somers hit his way to a .394 batting average and the Continental League Batter of the Month award in June.
He had 8 home runs, 23 RBIs and 22 runs scored for the month.
On the year
Somers has hit .359 with 20 home runs, 61 RBIs and scored 54 runs.
RL Honors Vargas, Best Hitter in June
Friday, July 1st, 2208
Manolo Vargas of the
Toronto Marlboros stood out in June with a .360 batting average against Republic League pitchers to land him the Batter of the Month award.
The 28-year-old left fielder totaled 7 home runs, 14 RBIs and 27 runs scored. He also chipped in 11 walks for a .420 on-base percentage.
This year
Vargas is batting .305 with 13 home runs and 43 RBIs.