Yount Most Valuable Player:
Runs: 116 Hits: 183 HR: 46 RBI: 125 SB: 10
AVG: .311 OBP: .433 SLG: .588 OPS: 1.021
The trade that sent pitcher Julian Pena and Jaime Mastroianni within the division for Maduro, Parker Myette, and Shawn Hughes had a significant impact on the league. Hughes would later be involved in a three-player trade for Sterling Miller. Historically, Tampa has been a challenging place for hitters, but Maduro thrived there, delivering another outstanding season and solidifying his status among the top hitters in the game.
Maduro's journey to the majors was gradual; he was part of the Nationals' rebuild after being drafted in Season 44 as the 6th overall pick from Livonia High School in Livonia, New York. However, he did not make his major league debut until Season 50. He was traded to Louisville halfway through Season 52.
Yount Cy Young:
Games: 61 Games Started: 32 W-L: 22-10 Inn: 299.1
BB: 85 SO: 264 WHIP: 1.11 ERA: 2.56
Death, taxes, and Dayton Pickford. Pickford had another outstanding year during his free agency season, appearing in 61 games. At 33 years old, he has established the most unique role in Yount history. As he enters season 56, Pickford continues to climb the career charts and has a realistic chance of breaking the all-time win record of 315 set by Troy Eischen, currently sitting at 252 wins and ranking 16th overall. In the off-season, Pickford decided to test the market and ultimately signed a near-max contract worth $20 million in salary over five seasons, along with a $4 million signing bonus. Given that Pickford contributes by pitching in more than a third of the team's games each year, he might very well be worth every penny.
Yount Rookie of the Year:
Runs: 104 Hits: 160 HR: 48 RBI: 97 SB: 0
AVG: .313 OBP: .407 SLG: .631 OPS: 1.038
Ortiz, a long-time favorite of the GUGUGOHG Blog, did not disappoint in his rookie campaign, hitting 48 home runs in just 136 games. He was an absolute steal at $8 million as an international free agent in Season 51. However, Ortiz has struggled with fatigue, as he has not played a full season during his time in the minors or in his first year in the major leagues. Additionally, he was caught stealing 13 times last season, indicating he may be missing signs or completely ignoring them.
Yount Fireman of the Year:
Games: 58 Saves: 40 W-L: 7-1 Inn: 60.1
BB: 15 SO: 58 WHIP: 0.90 ERA: 1.34
Aceves repeats at the Fireman of the Year, cracking 40 saves for just the second time in his career. He also matched his career high with seven wins. Aceves only allowed nine earned runs and as a key for a reliever, just two home runs, leading to a 1.34 ERA. Aceves recently resigned in-season, locked up for the next five years at $5.4M per year.
Catcher
Runs: 93 Hits: 153 HR: 42 RBI: 103 SB: 2
AVG: .322 OBP: .376 SLG: .646 OPS: 1.022
Accolades: All-Star Team; Silver Slugger C; Home Run Derby Champ
1st Base
Runs: 116 Hits: 183 HR: 46 RBI: 125 SB: 10
AVG: .311 OBP: .433 SLG: .588 OPS: 1.021
Accolades: All-Star Team; Silver Slugger 1B; NL MVP; World Series Ring
2nd Base
Runs: 104 Hits: 164 HR: 30 RBI: 103 SB: 36
AVG: .287 OBP: .348 SLG: .531 OPS: .879
Accolades: All-Star Team; Silver Slugger 2B
3rd Base
Runs: 102 Hits: 167 HR: 54 RBI: 95 SB: 7
AVG: .293 OBP: .360 SLG: .627 OPS: .987
Accolades: All-Star Team; Silver Slugger 3B; Gold Glove 3B
Shortstop
Runs: 97 Hits: 167 HR: 12 RBI: 50 SB: 103
AVG: .263 OBP: .338 SLG: .375 OPS: .713
Accolades: Silver Slugger SS
Outfield
Runs: 118 Hits: 187 HR: 35 RBI: 143 SB: 24
AVG: .329 OBP: .378 SLG: .608 OPS: .986
Accolades: All-Star Team; Silver Slugger CF
Runs: 145 Hits: 196 HR: 43 RBI: 97 SB: 28
AVG: .297 OBP: .374 SLG: .567 OPS: .941
Accolades: All-Star Team; Silver Slugger RF
Runs: 94 Hits: 182 HR: 36 RBI: 109 SB: 20
AVG: .305 OBP: .396 SLG: .544 OPS: .940
Accolades: All-Star Team; Silver Slugger RF
Designated Hitter
Runs: 110 Hits: 177 HR: 48 RBI: 117 SB: 0
AVG: .335 OBP: .390 SLG: .647 OPS: 1.037
Accolades: None, but blog awards are more important.
Minor League Most Outstanding Hitter
Runs: 106 Hits: 145 HR: 54 RBI: 138 SB: 2
AVG: .363 OBP: .458 SLG: .842 OPS: 1.300
Minor League Cy Young
Games: 29 Games Started: 29 W-L: 21-3 Inn: 183.1
BB: 39 SO: 183 WHIP: 1.09 ERA: 2.31
Minor League Fireman of the Year
Games: 53 Saves: 44 W-L: 1-1 Inn: 51.2
BB: 6 SO: 39 WHIP: 0.97 ERA: 1.57
Minor League Rookie of the Year
Runs: 74 Hits: 100 HR: 35 RBI: 103 SB: 0
AVG: .316 OBP: .401 SLG: .731 OPS: 1.132
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