Muñóz Gets May's Rookie Trophy
Saturday, June 1st, 2211
José Muñóz is still a bit shy, but then, who could blame the newest Continental League Rookie of the Month honoree? He hasn't been around the league long enough to fully know the ropes yet, despite the fact that he's putting up veteran-like numbers.
In May the
Cleveland hitter tagged opposing pitching for a .303 average with 33 hits, 8 home runs and 20 RBIs.
For the year
Muñóz is batting .271 with 59 hits and 10 home runs. He has scored 28 times and driven in 30.
Contreras Voted May's Best RL Rookie
Saturday, June 1st, 2211
Juan Contreras's eyes seem to light up whenever he sees the baseball. The young
Hammersmith right fielder has been hitting everything in sight for the better part of a month.
In May he was voted the Rookie of the Month Award.
During the month he hit .300 with 7 doubles, no triples and 1 home run.
Contreras also scored 9 times and drove in 12 runs.
This season
Contreras has hit at a .338 clip with 27 RBIs, 3 home runs and 28 runs scored.