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CLAXTON
SHIELD 2007 
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2007 |
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Claxton
Shield Champions:
VICTORIA
After
finishing second at three of the past four Claxton Shield
tournaments, the Victorian Aces came with a hard-edged and
experienced team that ultimately took home their record extending
17th Claxton Shield.
The Aces rode on the back of Championship MVP pitcher Greg Wiltshire
who won two important games, including the Grand Final. He had some
great bullpen support from Blackley, Hogan, Hendricks, Spear, Moylan
and Blackmore in particular.
Helms Award winning catcher Mathew Kent was also a dominant player
for the Aces with the Batting Champions award also in his trophy
cabinet.
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Pitching Stars:
(W-L, ERA)
Dushan RUZIC: 2-0, 0.00ERA
Greg WILTSHIRE: 1-0, 1.84ERA
David ROSSER: 0-0, 1.29ERA
Taj MERRILL: 0-0, 3.46ERA
John VEITCH: 1-1, 2.19ERA |
Offensive Stars:
(Avg/HR/RBI)
Marc
TAINTY: .417/0/2
Mathew KENT: .379/1/6
Glenn WILLIAMS: .379/0/4
Gavin FINGLESON: .370/1/6
Ben UTTING: .364/1/6 |
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ALL
STAR TEAM
To Be Named |
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Grand
Final Series:
All games played at BAseball Park, THORNLIE, Perth:
Final: VIC Aces d. NSW Patriots 4-3
Preliminary Final: NSW Patriots d. South Australia 3-2
Major Semi-Final 1st v 2nd: VIC Aces d. NSW Patriots 6-3
Minor Semi-Final 3rd v 4th: South Australia d. QLD Rams 5-0 |
Award
Winners:
MVP: Mathew
KENT (VIC)
Ch-MVP: Greg WILTSHIRE (VIC)
G.Glove: Paul RUTGERS (VIC)
Batting: Mathew KENT (VIC)
Pitching: Dushan RUZIC (SA)
Rookie: David ROSSER (NSW) |
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CLAXTON
SHIELD 2006
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2006 |
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Claxton
Shield Champions:
QUEENSLAND
The Queensland Rams completed a fairytale "worst to first" performance at Claxton Shield 2006, rising from the bottom of the table in 2005 to win their 5th National Championship.
The undefeated Rams were much improved from their 2005 squad and the injection of several experienced and quality players cartainly made a big difference to them. Batting Champion and Helms Award winner Brad Dutton led a potent batting lineup, while Golden Arm starter Matt Gahan and closer Phil Stockman were outstanding on the mound.
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Pitching Stars:
(W-L, ERA)
Matt GAHAN: 3-0, 0.60ERA
Wayne LUNDGREN: 0-0, 1.04ERA
Scott MITCHINSON: 1-1, 1.12ERA
Cameron HARDY: 1-0, 2.25ERA
John CHALLINOR: 1-0, 2.25ERA |
Offensive Stars:
(Avg/HR/RBI)
Brad
DUTTON: .536/1/9
Tom VINCENT: .455/0/2
Daniel BERG: .444/0/3
Ben FOSTER: .444/0/9
Mathew KENT: .419/2/9 |
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ALL
STAR TEAM
Mathew Kent
(VA)
Andrew Graham (NS)
Cameron Clarke (VA)
Trent Durrington (QR)
Brad Dutton (QR)
Daniel Berg (VA)
Ben Foster (QR)
Tom Vincent (AP)
Ben Wigmore (SA)
Matt Gahan (QR)
Phil Stockman (QR)
Peter Dutton (QR) |
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Grand
Final Series:
All games played at Blacktown Olympic Park, Sydney:
Final: QLD Rams d. VIC Aces 8-7
Semi-Finals:
Playoff 1st v 4th: QLD Rams d WA Heelers 2-0;
Playoff 2nd v 3rd: VIC Aces d NSW Patriots 3-2
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Award
Winners:
MVP: Brad
DUTTON (QLD)
Ch-MVP: Josh ROBERTS (QLD)
G.Glove: Rod VAN BUIZEN (NSW)
Batting: Brad DUTTON (QLD)
Pitching: Matt GAHAN (QLD)
Rookie: Jay NILSSON (QLD) |
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CLAXTON
SHIELD 2005
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2005 |
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Claxton
Shield Champions:
NEW SOUTH WALES
The NSW Patriots overcame a sluggish start to the 2005 Claxton Shield to win through and secure its 13th National Championship. Once again they boasted by far the most highly credentialed and experienced team, assisted by the fact that they hosted the event at Blacktown for the third successive year.
Unfortunately for them, the achievements of the NSW team during this period in Australian baseball history will always be clouded by the fact that the event is anchored in their home town.
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Pitching Stars:
(W-L, ERA)
Simon BERESFORD: 2-0, 0.56ERA
Craig ANDERSON: 2-0, 0.00ERA
Brendon THOMAS: 1-0, 0.00ERA
Chris OXSPRING: 1-0, 0.00ERA 3Sv
Adam BONADDIO: 1-0, 0.90ERA |
Offensive Stars:
(Avg/HR/RBI)
David
SUTHERLAND: .474/0/1
Mark SAUNDERSON: .471/1/4
Michael COLLINS: .444/0/1
Paul RUTGERS: .393/0/2
Daniel WILSON: .381/0/3 |
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ALL
STAR TEAM
Michael
Collins (AP)
David Sutherland (QR)
Paul Rutgers (VA)
Glenn Williams (NS)
Brad Harman (VA)
Daniel Wilson (SA)
Tom Vincent (AP)
Tim Auty (NS)
Mark Saunderson (AP)
Simon Beresford (VA)
Chris Oxspring (NS)
David White (VA) |
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Grand
Final Series:
All games played at Blacktown Olympic Park, Sydney:
Final: NSW Patriots d. VIC Aces 8-4
Semi-Finals:
Playoff 1st v 4th: VIC ACES d WA Heelers 1-0;
Playoff 2nd v 3rd: NSW Patriots d. SA 2-0
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Award
Winners:
MVP: Brad
HARMAN (VIC)
Ch-MVP: Anthony KRAJANCIC (NSW)
G.Glove: Brad HARMAN (VIC)
Batting: Paul RUTGERS (VIC)
Pitching: Simon BERESFORD (VIC)
Rookie: Not Awarded |
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CLAXTON
SHIELD 2004
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2004 |
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Claxton
Shield Champions:
NEW SOUTH WALES
With the
tremendous depth of seasoned and professional stars enabled by
hosting the series for the second successive year, NSW were the
dominant team in the 2004 tournament and clearly deserving of their
first Championship since 1988.
The NSW Patriots boasted pitching stocks perhaps never matched in
the history of the Claxton Shield, but they still had to battle a
power-laden Queensland offence in a hard-fought Grand Final.
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Pitching Stars:
(W-L, ERA)
Chris OXSPRING 1-0, 4.50 ERA
John VEITCH: 1-0, 2.08 ERA
Darren FIDGE: 1-0, 1.29 ERA
Ryan ROW-SMITH: 1-0, 0.00 ERA
Max BRENDON: 1-0, 1.50 ERA
Richard THOMPSON: 1-0, 1.50 ERA |
Offensive Stars:
(Avg/HR/RBI)
Ben
WIGMORE: .500/0/7
Brett RONEBERG: .474/0/7
Sam TIBBITS: .444/1/11
Gavin FINGLESON: .414/0/7
Nick KIMPTON: .400/0/4
David NILSSON: .455/4/12 (11AB) |
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1B:
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ALL
STAR TEAM
Ben Wigmore
(SA)
Glynn Kimberley (VA)
Gavin Fingleson (NS)
Paul Gonzalez (QR)
Glenn Williams (NS)
Brett Roneberg (QR)
Jarrod Hodges (VA)
Nick Kimpton (AP)
David Nilsson (QR)
John Veitch (QR)
Tom Becker (SA)
Shane Barclay (NS) |
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Grand
Final Series:
All games played at Blacktown Olympic Park, Sydney:
Final: NSW Patriots d. QLD Rams 7-4
Semi-Finals:
Playoff 1st v 4th: NSW Patriots d SA 8-5;
Playoff 2nd v 3rd: QLD Rams d. WA Heelers 13-5
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Award
Winners:
MVP: Brett
RONEBERG (QLD)
Ch-MVP: Trent OELTJEN (NSW)
G.Glove: Luke HUGHES (WA)
Batting: Ben WIGMORE (SA)
Pitching: Chris OXSPRING (NSW)
Rookie: Not Awarded |
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CLAXTON
SHIELD 2003
|
2003 |
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Claxton
Shield Champions:
QUEENSLAND RAMS
In a battle of the "upset finalists" the Queensland Rams emerged to win the Claxton Shield after a classic final against Victoria. Both teams had struggled early in the tournament but finished strong with their team depth to the fore. With both teams short on rested arms for the final it was the magnificent relief effort of the Rams' Grand Final MVP P.J Bevis that separated the two teams.
Host state NSW were devastated to miss the final after dominating
early games.
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Pitching Stars:
(W-L, ERA)
John VEITCH: 1-0, 3.12 ERA
Rikki JOHNSTONE: 1-0, 2.84 ERA
Shane TONKIN: 1-1, 2.16 ERA 1 Sv
Daniel REDDEN: 1-0, 1.00 ERA 1 Sv
Matt WILKINSON: 1-0, 1.35 ERA
Travis BLACKLEY: 1-1, 1.42 ERA |
Offensive Stars:
(Avg/HR/RBI)
Craig
LEWIS: .565/3/8
Tom BRICE: .500/0/0
Trent OELTJEN: .476/1/5
Ben WIGMORE: .435/1/6
Luke HUGHES: .429/0/5
Rodney NAN BUIZEN: .407/0/4 |
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3B:
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ALL
STAR TEAM
Ben Wigmore
(SA)
Craig Lewis (NS)
Rod Van Buizen (NS)
Brendan Kingman (NS)
Adam Blight (AP)
John Edwards (VA)
Trent Oeltjen (NS)
David Sutherland (QR)
Tom Brice (SA)
Shane Tonkin (WA)
P.J Bevis (QR)
David Nilsson (QR) |
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Grand
Final Series:
All Games at Blacktown Olympic Park, NSW
Championship Game: Queensland Rams 5 d Victoria Aces 4
Semi-Finals:
Playoff 1st v 4th: Victoria Aces 7 d WA Heelers 1
Playoff 2nd v 3rd: Queensland Rams 2 d NSW Patriots 0
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Award
Winners:
MVP: Craig
LEWIS (NSW)
Ch-MVP: P.J BEVIS (QLD)
G.Glove: Craig LEWIS (NSW)
Batting: Craig LEWIS (NSW)
Pitching: John VEITCH (QLD)
Rookie: Not Awarded |
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IBLA
SEASON 2001/2002
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2002 |
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Claxton
Shield Champions:
VICTORIA ACES
With
great pitching depth, solid team batting and superior defence, the
hosting Victoria Aces swept undefeated to their record 16th Claxton
Shield.
Starting pitchers Matt Wilkinson and David McWatters were ably
supported by relievers Greg Wiltshire and Andrew Dewar, while legend
David White was the Aces' closer. Edwards, Dawes, Burton and Barnden
headlined the offence.
Championship MVP Brett Tamburrino not only produced the big game
winning hit but he also provided superb defence and solid hitting
throughout the carnival.
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Pitching Stars:
(W-L, ERA)
David McWATTERS: 2-0, 2.77 ERA
Greg WILTSHIRE: 1-0, 2.89 ERA
David WHITE: 1-0, 5.14 ERA 3 Sv
Matthew WILKINSON: 1-0, 4.15 ERA
Rikki JOHNSTON: 0-0, 0.00 ERA
Andrew DEWAR: 0-0, 3.00 ERA |
Offensive Stars:
(Avg/HR/RBI)
John
EDWARDS: .429/1/5
Scott DAWES: .412/0/2
Adam BURTON: .385/1/6
Myles BARNDEN: .375/1/6
Jarrod HODGES: .353/0/1
Brett TAMBURRINO: .333/0/4 |
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1B:
2B:
3B:
SS:
OF:
OF:
OF:
DH:
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RP:
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ALL
STAR TEAM
Scott Dawes
(VA)
Paul Gonzalez (QR)
Luke Hughes (WA)
Mark Dries (AP)
Rod Van Buizen (NS)
Scott Peace (AP)
John Edwards (VA)
Adam Burton (VA)
Ben Wigmore (SA)
Shane Tonkin (WA)
David White (VA)
Phil Allen (VA) |
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Grand
Final Series:
All Games at Melbourne Ballpark
Championship Game: Victoria Aces 6 d WA Heelers 5
Semi-Finals:
Playoff 1st v 4th: Victoria Aces 5 d South Australia 2
Playoff 2nd v 3rd: WA Heelers 8 d Queensland Rams 1 |
Award
Winners:
MVP: Rod VAN
BUIZEN (NSW)
Ch-MVP: Brett TAMBURRINO (VA)
G.Glove: Mark DRIES (AP)
Batting: Paul GONZALEZ (QR)
Pitching: Shane TONKIN (WA)
Rookie: Not Awarded |
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IBLA
SEASON 2000/2001
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2001 |
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IBLA Champions:
IBLA INTERNATIONALS
| The experienced IBLA Internationals, aided by some Australian players, edged out the Australian team in the 9th innings of the Championship game after a quite even and competitive season.
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Pitching Stars:
(W-L, ERA)
Mark DEWEY: 3-1, 0.63 ERA
P.J BEVIS: 3-1, 1.54 ERA 1 Sv
Kazuhiro TAKEOKA: 4-0, 1.71 ERA 2 Sv
Brad GUY: 2-4, 2.48 ERA
Kwang-Soo KIM: 3-3, 2.54 ERA
Phil STOCKMAN: 1-1, 5.29 ERA |
Offensive Stars:
(Avg/HR/RBI)
Andrew
ZAPP: .373/4/32
Travis WILSON: .352/7/38
Ryan LANGERHANS: .312/5/25
Ji-Hwan SOHN: .285/1/5
Scott GOODMAN: .271/3/24
Nicholas GREEN: .265/5/18 |
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1B:
2B:
3B:
SS:
OF:
OF:
OF:
DH:
SP:
RP:
M: |
ALL
STAR TEAM
Justin HUBER
(IA)
Andrew ZAPP (II)
Chung-Yi HUANG (IT)
Travis WILSON (II)
Glenn WILLIAMS (IA)
Troy SHADAR (II)
Jarrod HODGES (IA)
Chris SNELLING (IA)
Gavin FINGLESON (II)
Chao-Hao TSENG (IT)
Luke PROKOPEC (IA)
Chris BANDO (II) |
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Grand
Final Series:
All Games at Palm Meadows - GOLD COAST
Championship Game: Internationals 2 d IBLA Australia 1
3rd Position Playoff: MLB All-Stars 6 d Taiwan 0
Playoff 1st v 4th: Internationals 4 d MLB All-Stars 2
Playoff 2nd v 3rd: Australia 3 d Taiwan 1 |
Award
Winners:
MVP: Andrew
ZAPP (II)
Ch-MVP: Not Awarded
G.Glove: Chi-Sheng LIN (IT)
Batting: Andrew ZAPP (II)
Pitching: Chao-Hao TSENG (IT)
Rookie: Not Awarded |
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IBLA
SEASON 1999/2000
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2000 |
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Claxton
Shield (IBLA) Champions:
WA HEELERS
Western Australia's Heelers carried to victory in the playoffs largely by the home run power of star Clayton Byrne.
First they edged out the table topping Victorian ACES in a semi-final, then sneaked past the strong finishing Queensland Rams in the Grand Final series, both 2-1 on away soil. |
Pitching Stars:
(W-L, ERA)
Brendon THOMAS: 2-1, 1.26 ERA
Mark COOK: 2-1, 1.52 ERA
Brett WALTERS: 2-1, 2.70 ERA
Simon EISSENS: 1-0, 2.16 ERA
Shane TONKIN: 0-1, 0.87 ERA 4 Sv
Duane ROCHFORD: 1-2, 3.90 ERA |
Offensive Stars:
(Avg/HR/RBI)
Michael
MOYLE: .308/3/12
Clinton BALGERA: .289/0/7
Daniel FLOYD: .283/1/4
John MOORE: .268/0/8
Greg JELKS: .206/2/10
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C:
1B:
2B:
3B:
SS:
OF:
OF:
OF:
DH:
SP:
RP:
M: |
ALL
STAR TEAM
Scott DAWES
(VA)
Scott TUNKIN (NS)
Adam BURTON (VA)
Paul GONZALEZ (QR)
Ben UTTING (VA)
Grant McDONALD (QR)
Clayton BYRNE (WA)
Chris SNELLING (NC)
Gavin FINGLESON (NC)
Brett BAKER (QR)
Shane TONKIN (WA)
Shane BARCLAY (NC) |
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Grand
Final Series:
G1: WA Heelers 6 d QLD Rams 2 (Gold Coast)
G2: QLD Rams 9 d WA Heelers 8 (Gold Coast)
G3: WA Heelers 3 d QLD Rams 2
(Gold Coast)
Semi-Final 1 v 4 Playoff: WA Heelers d Victoria ACES 2-1
Semi-Final 2 v 3 Playoff: QLD Rams d NSW Country 2-0 |
Award
Winners:
MVP: Chris
SNELLING (NSWC)
Ch-MVP: Clayton BYRNE (WA)
G.Glove: Rodney VAN BUIZEN (NS)
Batting: Gavin FINGLESON (NSWC)
Pitching: Brett BAKER (QR)
Rookie: Daniel FLOYD (WA) |
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ABL
SEASON 1998/99
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1999 |
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ABL Champions:
GOLD COAST COUGARS
Strong finishing Gold Coast Cougars win the last ABL Championship after a high-scoring 2-0 sweep Sydney Storm, playing at its home venue.
After a remarkably even season, the Cougars emerged with a very strong all-round lineup headlined by vast experience.
The demise of the Brisbane team for 1998/99 certainly helped bolster
the roster of the Gold Coast Cougars.
Some sympathy for the table topping Adelaide Giants who saw their hopes of a first title evaporate in Sydney. |
Pitching Stars:
(W-L, ERA)
Adrian MEAGHER: 6-1, 2.97 ERA 3 Sv
Brett CEDERBLAD: 4-1, 2.34 ERA
Phil BRASSINGTON: 5-3, 3.68 ERA
Paul WOLLIN: 1-2, 3.41 ERA 1 Sv
Jason DAVIS: 2-3, 3.60 ERA 1 Sv
Aaron REED: 2-2, 3.89 ERA 2 Sv |
Offensive Stars:
(Avg/HR/RBI)
Brandon
POLLARD: .317/12/33
Ron JOHNSON: .307/5/19
Steve HINTON: .303/1/8
Grant McDONALD: .269/5/29
Paul GORMAN: .263/7/22
Jose MACIAS: .267/1/18 |
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C:
1B:
2B:
3B:
SS:
OF:
OF:
OF:
DH:
SP:
RP:
M: |
ALL
STAR TEAM
Gary WHITE
(SB)
Andrew SCOTT (AG)
Adam BURTON (MR)
Paul GONZALEZ (MM)
Matt BUCKLEY (SS)
Brandon POLLARD (GC)
Matt QUATRARO (MR)
Chip SELL (AG)
Craig WATTS (AG)
Pat AHEARNE (PH)
John CHALLINOR (AG)
Tony HARRIS (AG) |
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Grand
Final Series:
G1: Gold Coast Cougars 8 d Sydney Storm 7
(Homebush Stadium)
G2: Gold Coast Cougars 14 d Sydney Storm 8
(Homebush Stadium)
Semi-Final 1 v 4 Playoff: Sydney Storm d Adelaide Giants 2-0
Semi-Final 2 v 3 Playoff: Gold Coast Cougars d Melb Monarchs 2-0 |
Award
Winners:
MVP: Adam
BURTON (MR)
Ch-MVP: Paul GORMAN (GC)
G.Glove: Gary WHITE (SS)
Batting: Adam BURTON (MR)
Pitching: Pat AHEARNE (PH)
Rookie: Clinton BALGERA (PH) |
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ABL
SEASON 1997/98
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1998 |
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ABL Champions:
MELBOURNE REDS
Melbourne Reds becoming the ABL's first
(and only) triple Champions after completing an amazing "last to first" Cinderella Championship.
Perhaps most significantly, the Reds welcomed the return of offensive star Adam Burton who again provided his own special brand of mayhem both with the bat and on the base paths.
The Reds refused to let their lineup falter despite losing three of their original NY Yankee imports during the season, bringing in
stars Pat Ahearne, Raul Rodarte and David White who were all key contributors.
The 2-0 Grand Final sweep of the Gold Coast Cougars was a classic final
with two "pitching duels" separated mainly by go-ahead solo home runs in each game from Reds youngster Shane Hogan. |
Pitching Stars:
(W-L, ERA)
Mark RESPONDEK: 4-0, 2.57 ERA
Warren MAY: 6-1, 4.96 ERA 1 Sv
Robert HOGAN: 5-2, 5.97 ERA
Pat AHEARNE: 3-4, 3.46 ERA
David WHITE: 2-4, 7.79 ERA 2 Sv
Jason BEVERLIN: 2-4, 6.22 ERA |
Offensive Stars:
(Avg/HR/RBI)
Adam
BURTON: .388/21/55
Ben UTTING: .346/7/34
Myles BARNDEN: .343/6/28
Chris ASHBY: .314/6/18
Jeff SPENCER: .306/7/41
Shane HOGAN: .298/18/49 |
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C:
1B:
2B:
3B:
SS:
OF:
OF:
OF:
DH:
SP:
RP:
M: |
ALL
STAR TEAM
Gary WHITE
(SB)
Ron JOHNSON (GC)
Adam BURTON (MR)
Paul GORMAN (GC)
Ben UTTING (MR)
Glen BARKER (BB)
Trent DURRINGTON (GC)
Grant McDONALD (BB)
Brendan KINGMAN (SS)
Erick NELSON (MM)
Gabe MOLINA (PH)
Tom NIETO (MR) |
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Grand
Final Series:
G1: Melbourne Reds 4 d Gold Coast Cougars 3
(Melbourne Ballpark)
G2: Melbourne Reds 4 d Gold Coast Cougars 0
(Melbourne Ballpark)
ROUND-ROBIN DAY1: (1st v 4th) & (2nd v 3rd)
Melb Monarchs lost to G.Coast Cougars 7-5 ; Sydney Storm lost to
Melb Reds 18-5
ROUND-ROBIN DAY 2: (3rd v 4th) & (1st v 2nd)
Melb Reds beat G.Coast Cougars 2-1 ; Melb Monarchs lost to Sydney Storm 5-1
ROUND-ROBIN DAY 3: (2nd v 4th) & (1st v 3rd)
Sydney Storm lost to G.Coast Cougars 8-6 ; Melb Monarchs beat Melb Reds 12-5 |
Award
Winners:
MVP: Brendan
KINGMAN (SS)
Ch-MVP: Shane HOGAN (MR)
G.Glove: Glenn WILLIAMS (SS)
Batting: Brendan KINGMAN (SS)
Pitching: Erick NELSON (MM)
Rookie: Rodney VAN BUIZEN (SS) |
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ABL
SEASON 1996/97
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1997 |
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ABL Champions:
PERTH HEAT
Perth Heat becoming the second multiple ABL Champions in deserving fashion having secured top position after the regular season.
Deprived of their right for a home-field final due to Sheffield
Shield cricket at the WACA ground, the Heat proved beyond doubt that they were worthy winners by defeating the talented Brisbane in
their own ballpark.
Already boasting a powerful and experienced lineup, the Heat can also thank their affiliate for sending another set of top imports. |
Pitching Stars:
(W-L, ERA)
Robbie WELLS: 6-1, 2.36 ERA 1 Sv
Alvie SHEPHARD: 5-0, 3.90 ERA
David WHITE: 7-2, 5.47 ERA
Mark ETTLES: 3-3, 3.45 ERA 6 Sv
Peter MOYLAN: 5-2, 6.43 ERA
Shane TONKIN: 3-3, 4.25 ERA 2 Sv |
Offensive Stars:
(Avg/HR/RBI)
Greg JELKS:
.375/11/38
Jason HEWITT: .350/3/13
Sean JONES: .329/12/44
Clayton BYRNE: .316/15/48
Ben NEEDLE: .313/4/22
John MOORE: .301/7/33 |
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C:
1B:
2B:
3B:
SS:
OF:
OF:
OF:
DH:
SP:
RP:
M: |
ALL
STAR TEAM
Gary WHITE
(SB)
Ron JOHNSON (GC)
Andrew SCOTT (AG)
Paul GONZALEZ (BB)
Matt BUCKLEY (GC)
Clayton BYRNE (PH)
Brendan KINGMAN (SB)
Grant McDONALD (BB)
Greg JELKS (PH)
Kevin MILLWOOD (MM)
Chuck BEALE (GC)
Tony HARRIS (AG) |
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Grand
Final Series:
G1: Perth Heat 9 d Brisbane Bandits 1 (ANZ Stadium, Brisbane)
G2: Brisbane Bandits 6 d Perth Heat 4 (ANZ Stadium, Brisbane)
G3: Perth Heat 9 d Brisbane Bandits 5 (ANZ Stadium, Brisbane)
SEMI-FINAL 1st v 4th - Perth Heat d Sydney Blues 2-0
SEMI-FINAL 2nd v 3rd - Brisbane Bandits d Adelaide Giants 2-0 |
Award
Winners:
MVP: Andrew
SCOTT (AG)
Ch-MVP: Clayton BYRNE (PH)
G.Glove: Mark SHIPLEY (SB)
Batting: Andrew SCOTT (AG)
Pitching: Kevin MILLWOOD (MM)
Rookie: Robbie WELLS (PH) |
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ABL
SEASON 1995/96
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1996 |
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ABL Champions:
SYDNEY BLUES
Sydney Blues clinch their first ABL Championship, largely on the back of 1996 "Superman" and MVP Gary White who again
delivered the decisive home runs in the Championship series to secure the 2-0 sweep.
The defending Champion Melbourne Reds overcome a disruptive off-season and a modest start to reach the Championship series once again, but there they met a "team of destiny" the Sydney Blues.
The Reds survived one of the all-time great playoff series with two extra-innings epic wins against season dominating Brisbane, but couldn't find enough offence to topple the Blues who were hungry for their first ever ABL title.
The Blues boasted a strong all-round combination with experienced hitting, great pitching depth and quality imports. |
Pitching Stars:
(W-L, ERA)
Mark MARINO: 5-1, 3.40 ERA 2 Sv
Doug MEINERS: 7-2, 4.10 ERA
Brad THOMAS: 2-0, 2.45 ERA
Scott MITCHELL: 2-0, 3.06ERA 1 Sv
Brent IDDON: 2-2, 3.61 ERA
Grahame CASSEL: 2-2, 5.12 ERA 7 Sv |
Offensive Stars:
(Avg/HR/RBI)
Gary
WHITE: .357/17/49
Matt EVERINGHAM: .344/4/18
Sharnol ADRIANA: .341/5/17
Scott TUNKIN: .328/11/30
Brendan KINGMAN: .292/9/40
Brian MURPHY: .289/7/37 |
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C:
1B:
2B:
3B:
SS:
OF:
OF:
OF:
DH:
SP:
RP:
M: |
ALL
STAR TEAM
Gary WHITE
(SB)
Craig WATTS (AG)
Adam BURTON (BB)
Jason HEWITT (PH)
Steve HINTON (BB)
Michael DUNN (AG)
David HYNES (BB)
Grant McDONALD (BB)
Scott METCALF (PH)
Frankie RODRIGUEZ (BB)
Shayne BENNETT (GC)
Darren BALSLEY (SB) |
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Grand
Final Series:
G1: Sydney Blues d. Melbourne Reds 8-4 (Sydney Showgrounds)
G2: Sydney Blues d. Melbourne Reds 5-2 (Sydney
Showgrounds)
SEMI-FINAL 1st v 4th - Melbourne Reds d. Brisbane Bandits 2-0
SEMI-FINAL 2nd v 3rd - Sydney Blues d. Perth Heat 2-1 |
Award
Winners:
MVP: Gary
WHITE (SB)
Ch-MVP: Gary WHITE (SB)
G.Glove: Steve HINTON (BB)
Batting: Adam BURTON (BB)
Pitching: Frankie RODRIGUEZ (BB)
Rookie: Tom BECKER (AG) |
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ABL
SEASON 1994/95
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1995 |
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ABL Champions:
WAVERLEY REDS
The arrivals of Australia's major league superstar David Nilsson and outstanding US manager Paul Runge are listed as the key factors behind the Waverley Reds becoming the first team to win a 2nd ABL Championship.
The Reds finished the season with a stunning 17 game unbeaten streak and a staggering 15 from 16 wins on the road to unseat Perth from 1st place, then
they marched to the ABL Championship.
They were superbly served by starting pitchers Phil Dale and US import Dirk Blair who both finished
with 14 wins and were responsible for all
four playoff wins.
Lead-off hitter Adam Burton also emerged as the "spark plug" for the Reds with his dynamic hitting and base running. |
Pitching Stars:
(W-L, ERA)
Phil DALE: 12-2, 2.76 ERA 2 Sv
Dirk BLAIR: 12-3, 3.93 ERA
Simon SH-COLLINS: 6-1, 4.90 ERA
Brendan RATCLIFFE: 3-2, 2.56ERA 2Sv
Warren MAY: 4-3, 3.21 ERA
Aaron TURNIER: 6-3, 4.24 ERA |
Offensive Stars:
(Avg/HR/RBI)
David NILSSON:
.388/16/56
Matthew SH-COLLINS: .319/4/27
Aaron HARVEY: .314/0/4
David CLARKSON: .302/10/45
Brendan EDWARDS: .293/0/4
Adam BURTON: .272/12/37 |
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C:
1B:
2B:
3B:
SS:
OF:
OF:
OF:
DH:
SP:
RP:
M: |
ALL
STAR TEAM
David
NILSSON (MR)
Ron JOHNSON (EC)
Scott TUNKIN (SB)
Scott METCALF (PH)
Steve HINTON (BB)
Kimera BARTEE (PH)
Lonell ROBERTS (SB)
Ron CAROTHERS (MM)
Stuart THOMPSON (EC)
Phil DALE (W)
Bob NILSSON (EC)
Paul RUNGE (W) |
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Grand
Final Series:
G1: Waverley Reds d. Perth Heat 5-1 (Moorabbin Reserve)
G2: Waverley Reds d. Perth Heat 4-2 (Moorabbin Reserve)
SEMI-FINAL 1st v 4th - Waverley Reds d. Sydney Blues 2-0
SEMI-FINAL 2nd v 3rd - Perth Heat d. East Coast Cougars 2-1 |
Award
Winners:
MVP: Scott
METCALF (PH)
Ch-MVP: Phil DALE (W)
G.Glove: Geoff BLUM (HE)
Batting: David NILSSON (W)
Pitching: Phil DALE (W)
Rookie: Todd LE GRAND (HE) |
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ABL
SEASON 1993/94
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1994 |
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ABL Champions: BRISBANE
BANDITS
Led by Australia's emerging US major league star David Nilsson, the Brisbane Bandits complete an amazing playoff run by winning two playoff series on away soil to wrap up a surprise Championship from 3rd place; 2-0 over the disappointed Sydney Blues.
The Bandits imports were also keys to their success with Homer Bush taking the Season MVP and Leon Glenn emerging to grab the Championship MVP.
The '94 Brisbane Bandits were a very solid all-round team, and they performed best at the business end of the season to win the most "even" championship battle to date. |
Pitching Stars:
(W-L, ERA)
Andy PAUL: 8-4, 2.81 ERA 1 Sv
Kim JESSOP: 5-4, 2.79 ERA
David GOODA: 3-1, 3.04 ERA
Brian HANCOCK: 7-5, 4.40 ERA
Gary NILSSON: 2-2, 2.42 ERA |
Offensive Stars:
(Avg/HR/RBI)
Homer
BUSH: .374/1/16
David NILSSON: .362/12/47
Leon GLENN: .333/10/36
Steve HINTON: .303/7/33
Ron JOHNSON: .294/14/41 |
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C:
1B:
2B:
3B:
SS:
OF:
OF:
OF:
DH:
SP:
RP:
M: |
ALL
STAR TEAM
David
NILSSON (BB)
Jay KIRKPATRICK (AG)
Homer BUSH (BB)
Brendan KINGMAN (SB)
Greg JELKS (PH)
Curtis GOODWIN (PH)
Leon GLENN (BB)
Barrie BAHNERT (AG)
Tony ADAMSON (PH)
Brad CORNETT (SB)
Ross JONES (MM)
Tony HARRIS (AG) |
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Grand
Final Series:
G1: Brisbane Bandits d. Sydney Blues 5-1
(Parramatta Stadium)
G2: Brisbane Bandits d. Sydney Blues 10-9 (Parramatta
Stadium)
SEMI-FINAL 1st v 4th - Sydney Blues d. Adelaide Giants 2-0
SEMI-FINAL 2nd v 3rd - Brisbane Bandits d. Perth Heat 2-1 |
Award
Winners:
MVP: Homer
BUSH (BB)
Ch-MVP: Leon GLENN (BB)
G.Glove: Andrew SCOTT (AG)
Batting: Homer BUSH (BB)
Pitching: Brad CORNETT (SB)
Rookie: Kristian FELEDYK (SB) |
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ABL
SEASON 1992/93
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1993 |
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ABL Champions: MELBOURNE
MONARCHS
The "scrappy" and determined Melbourne Monarchs celebrate their return to ABL action after a
two year absence with a surprising but meritorious Championship triumph on foreign soil against warm
favourites Perth.
The Jon Deeble inspired Monarchs thrived on a reputation as "underdog achievers" but of course this only served to disguise a talented lineup.
Star imports Barry Parisotto and Don Lemon were as tough as anyone on the mound and Lemon really came to play during the playoffs, while Ross Jones was almost "automatic" coming in from the bullpen.
Offensively, the Monarchs were vastly experienced and had plenty of ways to "manufacture runs" when they were needed most. |
Pitching Stars:
(W-L, ERA)
Ross JONES:
1-1, 1.11 ERA 13 Sv
Barry PARRISOTO: 8-4, 2.04 ERA
Don LEMON: 6-4, 2.26 ERA
Mark RESPONDEK: 5-2, 2.39 ERA |
Offensive Stars:
(Avg/HR/RBI)
Keith
GOGOS: .426/2/13
Ron CAROTHERS: .315/3/27
Jon DEEBLE: .300/0/11
Richard VAGG: .280/1/19 |
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C:
1B:
2B:
3B:
SS:
OF:
OF:
OF:
DH:
SP:
RP:
M: |
ALL
STAR TEAM
Kevin Scott
(MB)
Tony ADAMSON (PH)
Kevin JORDAN (BB)
Tim HOLLAND (PH)
Greg JELKS (PH)
Mike HARRIS (GC)
Ron CAROTHERS (MM)
Duane SINGLETON (GC)
John MOORE (PH)
Carlos REYES (W)
Ross JONES (MM)
Doug AULT (SB) |
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Grand
Final Series:
G1: Melbourne Monarchs d. Perth Heat 14-2 (Parry Field)
G2: Melbourne Monarchs d. Perth Heat 1-0 (Parry Field)
SEMI-FINAL 1st v 4th - Perth Heat d. Waverley Reds 2-0
SEMI-FINAL 2nd v 3rd - Melbourne Monarchs d. Sydney Blues 2-1
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Award
Winners:
MVP: Kevin
JORDAN (BB)
Ch-MVP: Don LEMON (MM)
G.Glove: Mark SHIPLEY (SW)
Batting: Kevin JORDAN (BB)
Pitching: Carlos REYES (W)
Rookie: Andrew SPENCER (W) |
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ABL
SEASON 1991/92
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1992 |
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ABL Champions: DAIKYO
DOLPHINS
Daikyo Dolphins reverse their position from last season by defeating the league leading Perth Heat in a mild 3-1 Championship series upset.
Most damage done was by superstar US import John Jaha who launched 4
monster home-runs during the Championship series.
Jaha may have stolen the show in the playoffs, but he was just one of many
major league "names" that Daikyo boasted during the
1991-92 era.
Offensively, it would be hard to argue that these Dolphin teams were not the best
(or most explosive) in the history of the league. |
Pitching Stars:
(W-L, ERA)
Adrian
MEAGHER: 13-2, 1.93 ERA
Bob NILSSON: 2-3, 2.68 ERA 10 Sv
Gary NILSSON: 5-4, 4.62 ERA
Brett CEDERBLAD: 6-4, 4.64 ERA 1 Sv
Scott ROBINSON: 2-0, 5.34 ERA |
Offensive Stars:
(Avg/HR/RBI)
David NILSSON: .403/2/13
Paul GORMAN: .369/7/29
Peter HARTAS: .352/0/18
Bill CUTSHALL: .324/6/24
John JAHA: .304/7/35
Ron JOHNSON: .293/8/34 |
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C:
1B:
2B:
3B:
SS:
OF:
OF:
OF:
DH:
SP:
RP:
M: |
ALL
STAR TEAM
Michael
MOYLE (PH)
Brian MURPHY (SW)
Peter HARTAS (DD)
Shaun HRABAR (PH)
Richard VAGG (MB)
Damon BUFORD (PH)
Brian KOWITZ (W)
Barrie BAHNERT (AG)
Melvin WEARING (PH)
Adrian MEAGHER (DD)
Mark ETTLES (PH)
Steve GILMOUR (BB) |
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Grand
Final Series:
G1: Daikyo Dolphins d. Perth Heat 8-1 (Parry Field)
G2: Daikyo Dolphins d. Perth Heat 17-10 (Parry Field)
G3: Perth Heat d. Daikyo Dolphins 7-5 (Palm Meadows)
G4: Daikyo Dolphins d. Perth Heat 4-3 (Palm Meadows)
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Award
Winners:
MVP: Adrian
MEAGHER (DD)
Ch-MVP: John JAHA (DD)
G.Glove: Mark SHIPLEY (SW)
Batting: Paul GORMAN (DD)
Pitching: Adrian MEAGHER (DD)
Rookie: Scott METCALF (PH) |
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ABL
SEASON 1990/91
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1991 |
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ABL Champions: PERTH
HEAT
Perth Heat used their offensive power
and versatile pitching to upset the favoured Daikyo Dolphins in the deciding game at their own Palm Meadows venue; taking the Championship with a 3-2 series win.
The Mike Young inspired Heat finding their best form at just the right time to topple the talent laden Dolphins in the playoffs.
Of course, Perth were not without great talent of their own with Graeme Lloyd and Pat Leinen to anchor their pitching, great
all-round depth and a few of the best imports to grace the ABL. |
Pitching Stars:
(W-L,
ERA)
Dave
RUSIN: 3-1, 1.80 ERA
Graeme LLOYD: 9-4, 2.62 ERA
Simon EISSENS: 4-1, 2.81 ERA
Pat LEINEN: 11-3, 2.86 ERA
Parris MITCHELL: 5-2, 3.76, 1 Sv
Todd STEPHAN: 8-3, 5.34 ERA, 2 Sv |
Offensive Stars:
(Avg/HR/RBI)
T.R. LEWIS: .394/5/32
Tony ADAMSON: .379/17/54
Tim HOLLAND: .370/7/39
James WADDELL: .329/1/14
Shaun HRABAR: .303/0/7
Michael MOYLE: .295/5/25 |
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C:
1B:
2B:
3B:
SS:
OF:
OF:
OF:
DH:
SP:
RP:
M: |
ALL
STAR TEAM
David
NILSSON (DD)
John JAHA (DD)
Andrew SCOTT (AG)
T.R. LEWIS (PH)
Billy WHITE (SW)
Ron CAROTHERS (W)
Tim HOLLAND (PH)
Wayne HARVEY (PP)
Ron JOHNSON (DD)
Pat LEINEN (PH)
Bob NILSSON (DD)
Phil ALEXANDER (AG) |
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Grand
Final Series:
G1: Perth Heat d. Daikyo Dolphins 6-4 (Parry Field)
G2: Perth Heat d. Daikyo Dolphins 7-3 (Parry Field)
G3: Daikyo Dolphins d. Perth Heat 4-3 (Palm Meadows)
G4: Daikyo Dolphins d. Perth Heat 6-2 (Palm Meadows)
G5: Perth Heat d. Daikyo Dolphins 11-1 (Palm Meadows) |
Award
Winners:
MVP: David
NILSSON (DD)
Ch-MVP: Graeme LLOYD (PH)
G.Glove: Billy WHITE (SW)
Batting: John JAHA (DD)
Pitching: Pat LEINEN (PH)
Rookie: Myles BARNDEN (W) |
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ABL
SEASON 1989/90
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1990 |
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Inaugural
ABL Champions: WAVERLEY
REDS
With an awesome,
all-conquering 34-6 season behind them the Waverley Reds would set a very
high standard for the future of Australian Major League Baseball as the
first "flagship" of the competition.
The team batted .323 (2nd highest ever) and boasted a team ERA of 2.72 (3rd lowest
ever). Along with their win/loss record, this is undisputable evidence
that the 1989/90 Waverley Reds are the finest AMLB team in history to
date. |
Pitching Stars:
(W-L, ERA)
Phil DALE: 9-2,
1.44 ERA
Carl GROVOM: 7-0, 2.73 ERA
David SIMPSON: 5-0, 2.78 ERA
Simon SH-COLLINS: 5-2, 3.17 ERA
Mark RESPONDEK: 2-0, 2.27, 4 Sv
Joey VIERA: 3-1, 0.00 ERA, 1 Sv |
Offensive Stars:
(Avg/HR/RBI)
David CLARKSON:
.444/3/31
Pete BEELER: .373/3/26
Ron CAROTHERS: .329/6/41
Richard SISSON: .328/1/15
Craig KERNICK: .318/1/20
Matthew SH-COLLINS: .317/4/29
David BUCKTHORPE: .299/5/30 |
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C:
1B:
2B:
3B:
SS:
OF:
OF:
OF:
DH:
SP:
RP:
M: |
ALL
STAR TEAM
David
CLARKSON (W)
Pete BEELER (W)
David BUCKTHORPE (W)
Jeff KAPILA (PP)
Matthew SH-COLLINS (W)
Ron CAROTHERS (W)
Paul COOGAN (BB)
Jason MARKS (PP)
Tony ADAMSON (PH)
Phil DALE (W)
Bob NILSSON (GC)
Phil DALE (W) |
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Grand
Final Series:
G1: Waverley Reds d Melbourne Monarchs 3-1 (VFL Park)
G2: Melbourne Monarchs d Waverley Reds 4-3 (VFL Park)
G3: Waverley
Reds d Melbourne Monarchs 9-3 (Altona)
G4: Waverley
Reds d Melbourne Monarchs 3-2 (Altona) |
Award
Winners:
MVP: Phil DALE
(W)
Ch-MVP: M. SH-COLLINS (W)
Batting: David CLARKSON (W)
Pitching: Phil DALE (W)
Rookie: Jason MARKS (PP) |
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