There weren't many highlights for the Bombers this past season, but the future is looking fairly bright and many believe the gap is narrowing between the Maple Marauders and the South Carolina nine.
Angelo Casas captures his first ABL Gold Glove at shortstop, in his rookie season no less. Casas made just 3 errors in over 1000 innings in the field. Sabermaticians will note that he had a Range Factor of 4.97, an astonishing Zone Rating of +14.1 runs and a Defense Efficiency of 1.058 (leading the league in the latter two). Casas also had a fielding percentage of .998, good for 2nd at the position in the TML.
Casas will need to improve on his hitting as in 409 AB's for the big club, he had an average of .183
GM Altman was quoted "We, as an organization, knew Casas wasn't ready as a hitter yet on this level, but we knew he could field with the best of them. He just turned 23 and has some time to improve his offense. But the foundation of this team is pitching, and we're looking to solidify that with exceptional defense. Casas has a chance to win a dozen of these Gold Gloves with the us before his career is over!"
Rick Grant wins the Gold Glove for AA (Ford Frick League) for 2B. The 19 year old Grant had an exceptional season in the field, committing just 8 errors all season at second base in 142 games. His Zone Rating was a +2.4, had an Exceptional Defense Efficiency Rating of 1.008, and his Range Factor of 5.04 runs was more than adequate.
Grant batted .257, an OB of .329, with 2 HR, 37 RBI and 47 SB's in 2013. For his minor league career, Grant is sitting at 77.
If Grant's progress continues on pace, will be in the ABL at 21 years old, and will man the middle of the infield with Casas for many years.
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