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?).
South All-Valley League
Most Valuable Player: Seaver King, Harrisonburg (Wingate)
Pitcher of the Year: Kelsey Ward, Waynesboro (Embry-Riddle)
All-Valley South Division
Catcher: Satchell Norman, Charlottesville (Florida Southwestern State): .319/.450/.473, 21 runs, eight doubles, two home runs, 19 RBIs, 21/10 BB/K, nine stolen bases
First Base: Cole Wagner, Charlottesville (Georgia): .361/.473/.580, 24 runs, 12 doubles, one triple, four home runs, 34 RBI, 21/19 BB/K
Second Base: Christian Martin, Charlottesville (Virginia Tech): .384/.486/.570, 28 runs, five doubles, one triple, three home runs, 17 RBI, 15/10 BB/K, eight stolen bases
Shortstop: Seaver King, Harrisonburg (Wingate): .313/.378/.487, 32 runs, 11 doubles, three triples, three home runs, 31 RBI, 15/18 BB/K, eight stolen bases
Third Base: Matt Ruiz, Waynesboro (South Florida): .316/.415/.453, 33 runs, 10 doubles, three triples, 19 RBI, 18/21 BB/K, 12 stolen bases
Outfield: Joe Delossantos, Staunton (William & Mary): .301/.410/.551, 28 runs, 10 doubles, eight home runs, 30 RBI, 19/33 BB/K, 11 stolen bases
Joseph Sullivan, Waynesboro (South Alabama): .317/.461/.489, 26 runs, seven doubles, four triples, three home runs, 20 RBIs, 31/32 BB/K, 15 stolen bases
Michael Rosario, Harrisonburg (Miami): .318/.400/.523, 25 runs, nine doubles, two triples, three home runs, 14 RBIs, 12/20 BB/K, 16 stolen bases
Carter Cunningham, Charlottesville (East Carolina): .435/.490/.647, 23 runs, seven doubles, one triple, three home runs, 21 RBIs, 12/9 BB/K
Designated Hitter: Caleb Cali, Waynesboro (Arkansas): .360/.467/.520, 10 runs, five doubles, one home run, 16 RBIs, 8/8 BB/K, two stolen bases
Utility: Mitch Farris, Harrisonburg (Wingate): .316/.422/.574, 32 runs, 11 doubles, six triples, four home runs, 29 RBIs, 18/26 BB/K, three stolen bases; 4-1, 1.97, 27.1 innings, 1.43 WHIP, 4.6 BB/9, 9.2 K/9
Starting Pitcher: Kelsey Ward, Waynesboro (Embry-Riddle): 5-0, 1.80, 30 innings, 1.20 WHIP, 5.1 BB/9, 9.3 K/9
Miles Hellums, Staunton (San Jacinto): 3-1, 3.14, 34.1 innings, 1.22 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9, 10.8 K/9
Trey Yesavage, Charlottesville (East Carolina): 1-1, 2.50, 18 innings, 1.28 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9, 12.5 K/9
Logan McClure, Harrisonburg (West Virginia Tech): 1-0, 1.44, 25 innings, 1.28 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9, 6.1 K/9
Relief Pitcher: Orlando Hernandez, Waynesboro (Florida International): 3-0, 0.64, 14 innings, 1.14 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9, 9.0 K/9
John Armstrong, Charlottesville (Auburn): 2-0, 0.00, 1 saves, 15.2 innings, 1.02 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9, 11.5 K/9
Congratulations to all honorees!
