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Baker is Best In AP Saturday, November 17th, 2057 Justin Baker took Pioneers of the Diamond by storm this year, and he did it all at the age of 26. For his spectacular campaign, the Vermont Emperor Penguins star has been named the 2057 Appalachian Diamond Hammer Award recipient. "To be considered amongst the best in the league is overwhelming," said the center fielder. On the season he compiled a .317 batting average to go with a .385 on-base percentage. The native of Sheffield Lake, Ohio also added 5 doubles, 5 triples, 64 home runs, 154 RBIs and 121 runs scored. He received 25 first place votes out of a possible 28. Joe Gray of the Vermont Emperor Penguins finished second in voting with 3 first place votes, while Ben Boxer of the Minneapolis Maulers finished third. Player - Team - First Place - Total Points Justin Baker - Vermont Emperor Penguins - 25 - 376 Joe Gray - Vermont Emperor Penguins - 3 - 249 Ben Boxer - Minneapolis Maulers - 0 - 225 Dan Mendoza - Vermont Emperor Penguins - 0 - 189 Kieran Bell - Minneapolis Maulers - 0 - 145 Chris Landry - Orlando Rum Runners - 0 - 138 Claudio Garza - Amarillo Chicken Haulers - 0 - 87 Salvador Rosa - Honolulu High Life - 0 - 82 Elvin Baker - Vermont Emperor Penguins - 0 - 59 Jamie Jenkins - West Island Storm - 0 - 24 Michael Haggans - Minneapolis Maulers - 0 - 15 Aras Nuri - Minneapolis Maulers - 0 - 6 Christian Foster - Honolulu High Life - 0 - 4 Felipe Moreno - Keg Creek Coyotes - 0 - 3 Michael Davidson - Orlando Rum Runners - 0 - 3 José Hurtado - West Island Storm - 0 - 2 Alfredo Medina - Cape Canaveral Launch - 0 - 2 |
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