It’s time for the Valley League postseason awards!
The Valley League decided to split the awards this year by North and South Division. Coaches and media members voted on their own divisions only, and coaches were not allowed to vote for their own players. So, for the first time ever, there will be two Most Valuable Players and Pitchers along with a first team All-Division team. Defensive teams will be released later (today?). The league names just one “Mo Weber” Coach of the Year award across both divisions.
North All-Valley League
Most Valuable Player: Ryne Guida, Purcellville (Florida International)
Pitcher of the Year: Kelan Hoover, Woodstock (Garrett College)
Coach of the Year: Mike Bocock, Woodstock
All-Valley North Division
Catcher: Ty Hooks, Strasburg (Winthrop): .291/.513/.342, 18 runs, two doubles, one triple, 19 RBIs, 33/12 BB/K
First Base: Renzo Gonzalez, Woodstock (Miami): .308/.379/.383, 17 runs, five doubles, one home run, 20 RBIs, 12/22 BB/K, 11 stolen bases
Second Base: Jonah Cox, Strasburg (Oral Roberts): .290/.396/.333, 26 runs, three doubles, one home runs, 15 RBI, 22/30 BB/K, 30 stolen bases
Shortstop: Trent Jeffcoat, Front Royal (West Florida): .360/.468/.400, 25 runs, two doubles, one triple, 13 RBI, 18/24 BB/K, 16 stolen bases
Third Base: Leighton Banjoff, Winchester (Nebraska): .347/.418/.484, 25 R, five doubles, three triples, two home runs, 21 RBI, 14/25 BB/K, seven stolen bases
Outfield: Bryce Fowler, New Market (Southern Miss): .375/.462/.458, 19 runs, six doubles, one triple, 24 RBIs, 16/18 BB/K, six stolen bases
Jo Jo Jackson, Front Royal (Georgia State): .337/.384/.528, 16 runs, eight doubles, three home runs, 17 RBI, 8/18 BB/K, five stolen bases
Will Marcy, Winchester (NC State): .337/.422/.472, 16 runs, five doubles, two triples, one home run, 14 RBIs, 13/20 BB/K, 10 stolen bases
Designated Hitter: Ryne Guida, Purcellville: .396/.455/.458, 14 runs, three doubles, one HR, 19 RBIs, 11/13 BB/K, 2 stolen bases
Utility: Reed Garris, Strasburg (Clemson): .276/.500/.310, five runs, one double, six RBIs, 11/9 BB/K; 1-1, 4.15, 13 innings, 1.54 WHIP, 7.6 BB/9, 12.5 K/9
Starting Pitcher: Kelan Hoover, Woodstock: 4-1, 1.33, 33.2 innings, 0.95 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9, 11.2 K/9
Robert Kelley, Strasburg (Tennessee Wesleyan): 3-0, 1.40, 38.1 innings, 0.99 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9, 6.6 K/9
Joe Vogatsky, Purcellville (JMU): 3-0, 2.13, 38 innings, 1.13 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9, 8.1 K/9
Brian Young, Winchester (Rider): 4-1, 2.17, 29 innings, 1.14 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9, 11.8 K/9
Relief Pitcher: Kyle Demi, Strasburg (Pittsburgh): 1-0, 0.81, 4 saves, 22 innings, 0.73 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9, 11.0 K/9
Stephen Pena, Woodstock (Eastfield College): 1-0, 0.00, 19.1 innings, 1.04 WHIP, 7.5 BB/9, 9.3 K/9
Congratulations to all honorees!
