Rookie Swinger Scores Big in August
Thursday, September 1st, 2208
In August, 23-year-old
Pepe Vázquez swung a mighty big bat and bagged the Continental League Rookie of the Month award.
Last month he played in 27 games and hit .330 with 10 doubles, 2 triples, and 2 home runs.
Vázquez also scored 20 times and drove in 15 runs.
Hitting .273 to date, Vázquez has 2 home runs and 53 RBIs. He has played in 135 games.
Hartford Rookie Biggest Vote-Getter in RL
Thursday, September 1st, 2208
Nick Maddox sure isn't playing like the rookie he is. The 24-year-old first baseman for
Hartford is rapping the ball like a seasoned veteran in the Republic League and today he took home the Rookie of the Month Award for his effort.
In August,
Maddox compiled a .342 batting average. He drove in 18 runs, hit 3 home runs and scored 12 times.
A look at his current stats shows
Maddox with a .293 average, 14 home runs, 81 RBIs and 68 runs scored. He has played in 135 games.