2000 MVP AWARD 2nd runner up: Todd Helton, Dedham Destroyers AVG OBP SPC AB H 2B 3B HR R RBI HBP BB K SB CS .388 .464 .671 657 255 70 4 36 175 142 3 97 64 0 0 Todd Helton had a monster year for the Destroyers, leading the league in average, doubles, and hits. He also had the highest fielding average among first basemen. He finished 2nd in runs, extra bases, 3rd in on base average and runs created, and was top 10 in slugging and RBI. The Destroyers finished with the 2nd best offense in the league and a playoff spot. ***************** 1st runner up: Geoff Jenkins, Dedham Destroyers AVG OBP SPC AB H 2B 3B HR R RBI HBP BB K SB CS .321 .374 .661 573 184 48 3 47 131 164 19 32 136 10 2 For most of the season, Jenkins was the RBI king, leading the league in RBI while the Destroyers led the Tiant division. After Jenkins burned out, the Destroyers had to settle for a wildcard spot. Coincidence? Jenkins still finished 3rd in RBI with 164 and would have finished top much of the leaderboard had he played more than 138 games. ***************** 2000 CDBL MVP: Alex Rodriguez, Avila Dragons AVG OBP SPC AB H 2B 3B HR R RBI HBP BB K SB CS .356 .445 .749 665 237 38 8 69 181 178 4 106 133 20 7 The Dragons had the high power offense this year, setting numerous scoring records on their way to a playoff spot. ARod dominated the leaderboard, leading the league in runs, RBI, home runs, extra base hits, runs created and total bases. He was top 5 in batting average, slugging percentage, hits, and on base-plus-slugging average. All this and finishing 6th in the league in fielding percentage as a shortstop, too. ***************************************************************************** 2000 CDBL CY YOUNG AWARD 2nd Runner Up: Eric Milton, Madison Muckrakers ERA OPS W L S G GS CG SHO INN H R ER BB K HR GDP 3.51 .711 18 3 0 32 32 2 1 215.2 202 97 84 52 155 31 16 The Muckrakers won 107 games this year, and a big part of that was due to pitcher Eric Milton. Milton had the 8th best ERA, the 4th best win totals, and was top 10 in on base average against and runners per 9 innings. *************** 1st Runner up: Randy Johnson, Boston Bulldogs ERA OPS W L S G GS CG SHO INN H R ER BB K HR GDP 3.17 .666 17 9 0 37 37 7 5 263.2 230 110 93 95 367 25 15 Johnson was a workhorse once again for the Boston Bulldogs. Johnson finished first in the league in strikeouts with 367, was 2nd in ERA at 3.17, tied for the lead in shutouts, and was top 6 in batting average and slugging average against. All this and winning 17 games while pitching 263 2/3 innings as the Bulldogs won 92 games. ************** 2000 Cy Young Winner: Pedro Martinez, Hong Kong Cavaliers ERA OPS W L S G GS CG SHO INN H R ER BB K HR GDP 1.98 .489 19 3 0 33 33 5 5 250.1 148 56 55 32 312 26 11 Martinez operated at a completely different level than the rest of the league. His 1.98 ERA was better than 2nd place by more than a run. His 312 strikeouts was 2nd best in the league, as was his 19 wins. Martinez was best in batting average, on base percentage, slugging percentage, quality start percentage, and tied for most shutouts. Martinez was responsible for nearly 25% of his team's 83 wins this year. ***************************************************************************** 2000 CDBL Fireman of the Year Award 2nd Runner Up: Keith Foulke, Avila Dragons ERA OPS W L S G GS CG SHO INN H R ER BB K HR GDP 3.01 .626 5 3 30 62 0 0 0 71.2 52 24 24 22 74 11 5 It's not easy being a closer with Coors Field as your home stadium, but that's just what Foulke did for the Dragons, saving 30 games and winning another 5 with a 3.01 ERA as the Dragons clinched a playoff spot. *************** 1st Runner up: Armando Benitez, Encinitas Surfers ERA OPS W L S G GS CG SHO INN H R ER BB K HR GDP 2.30 .619 7 3 35 59 0 0 0 58.2 40 16 15 24 77 7 0 The Surfers rolled to a division championship in 2000, and while much was made of their pitching staff, their closer had a great year too. Benitez finished tied for 2nd in saves with 35, won 7 games and posted a 2.30 ERA. ************** 2000 Fireman of the Year: Trevor Hoffman, Dedham Destroyers ERA OPS W L S G GS CG SHO INN H R ER BB K HR GDP 2.66 .608 12 6 37 67 0 0 0 74.1 65 23 22 6 73 8 2 The Destroyers had a marquee hitting lineup, but a big source of their 109 wins was due to a stellar year from Hoffman. Hoffman led all closers in saves with 37, won *12* games, and sported a 2.66 ERA. Dedham sported an impressive 16-5 record when the game was tied in the 7th inning, was 27-15 in 1-run games, and 10-4 in extra innings.