CL Selects Rookie Star of the Month
Monday, June 1st, 2212
Youngster
Fernando Torres emerged as the latest Continental League Rookie of the Month today. The young man from
Cleveland deserved the honor, batting .381 with no home runs and 9 runs batted in. Is the month of May a harbinger of things to come or just a fluke? We'll find out someday, but for now, we'll just let
Torres enjoy the limelight.
For the year
Torres has hit .341 with 1 home run, 17 RBIs and scored 21 runs.
Rising Star--Warren Shines as Top Rookie
Monday, June 1st, 2212
Yes,
Bert Warren is just a rookie. But he is a special rookie. Today the 24-year-old
Ann Arbor starter was awarded the Republic League Rookie of the Month trophy for his standout performance in May.
He dominated the rookie class, registering 3 wins and no losses in 0 starts with 17 strikeouts in 19.2 innings and a 0.92 ERA.
Not bad for a first-year man.
This year
Warren has a 3-1 mark in 0 starts with a 1.74 ERA. He has given up 20 hits in 31 innings, struck out 21 and issued 7 walks. Opposing clubs have compiled a .187 batting average against him.