2003 CFOD FIREMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

2nd runner up:  Jose Valverde, California Coneheads
 ERA   OPS    W   L   S   G  GS  CG SHO    INN   H   R  ER  BB   K  HR GDP 
1.52  .486    4   2  30  50   0   0   0    59.1  28  11 10  34   77  3   7 

Following in the steps of a legendary closer like Mariano Rivera is tough,
but Valverde filled the role just fine for the Coneheads.  Valverde posted
a low 1.52 ERA, saved 30 games, and struck out more than 1 batter a game.

1st runner up:  Eric Gagne, Mechan Syndicate
 ERA   OPS    W   L   S   G  GS  CG SHO    INN   H   R  ER  BB   K  HR GDP 
1.52  .537    7   0  34  68   0   0   0    77.0  58  14 13  20  121  3   2

Gagne was in top form this year, saving 34 games (2nd in the league), striking
out 121 batters in 77 innings, and had a 7-0 record as well.

2003 CFOD Fireman of the Year:  David Riske, Paxtang Pitbulls
 ERA   OPS    W   L   S   G  GS  CG SHO    INN   H   R  ER  BB   K  HR GDP 
2.44  .560    5   3  44  73   0   0   0    85.0  54  23 23  21   86 10   7

Riske did everything the Pitbulls asked of him and more.  His 44 saves
easily led the league, and his 95.7% save percentage was tops in the league.
He had a 2.44 ERA and averaged better than a strikeout a game for the pennant
winning Pitbulls.