Competitive Balance in the NECBL

A few years ago, Matthew Namee of Bill James Online came up with the index of competitive balance. Devised to measure how balanced major league baseball currently is and how it's evolved over time, I decided to apply it to the NECBL.

Namee's formula is very simple, as for each league/year, he subtracted each team’s winning percentage from .500; then, he took the absolute value of that number and multiplied it by 1000. Here's the 2012 Northern Division.

Team	Pct.	Score
Newport	.756	256
New Bedford	.595	95
Laconia	.415	85
Sanford	.366	134
Mystic	.225	275

You then calculate the average score, which, in this case, was 169. That is the division's Competitive Balance Score or CBS. Theoretically, a perfectly balanced division/league would be zero, and a totally imbalanced league would score at 500. Of course, those extremes would never happen as every year in NECBL history has scored from 58 to 133.  At 169, the 2012 Southern Division was the most imbalanced division in league history.

On the contrary, the most balanced division in the NECBL's 21-year history was the 2013 Northern Division. This was a league that was decided on the last week of the season, as just 5 1-2 games separated teams one through four.

Team	Pct.	Score
Keene	.614	114
Vermont	.545	45
North Adams	.500	0
Holyoke	.489	11
Saratoga	.467	33
Danbury	.395	105

There is no visible trend over time, as the league has alternated between balanced years and very imbalanced years. Here's a look at the average CBS scores over time.

2014	111
2013	60
2012	127
2011	127
2010	87
2009	108
2008	104
2007	76
2006	109
2005	83
2004	70
2003	120
2002	119
2001	105
1999	129
1998	109
1997	58
1996	122
1995	76
1994	133

As you can tell, it's gone up and down. There's a good bit of year-to-year variation, but it can be broken up into ERAs. From 2011-12, the league had two of it's most unbalanced seasons while the stretch from 1998-2003 was very similar. Here's a chart of the year-by-year outlook.

This year, the NECBL is dropping again. Even with bottom-feeders Danbury and Keene pushing up the score, the league is currently on pace for their second-lowest season in the past five years. The Northern Division is currently at 79, but the top five teams, removing 8-22 Keene from the picture, are just 48.

As always, thanks for reading. Feel free to drop a comment with your thoughts below, and reach out to me on Twitter @bradleysmart15.

First place at stake for Muskrats, Mountaineers tonight

SNHU's Tim Viehoff starts the NECBL
All-Star Game for the North.

The Mountaineers and Muskrats square off for the first time in a week, and much has happened since that meeting. Laconia has dropped three of four but still sit atop the Northern Division, while Vermont has surged with five wins during a week-long stretch of games.

They enter tonight's game just a half-game behind the first-place Muskrats, as the sixth and final matchup between these two teams will decide who will lead the division moving forward.

That was then

The two rivals faced off on just the third game of the season, and a five-hit day from Thomas Roulis paired with excellent pitching powered Vermont to a 5-1 win. However, both teams went in different directions. The Mountaineers hovered around .500 up until the start of July while Laconia was the first team to 17 wins and built a big lead in the division.

The Muskrats swept three straight meetings in the middle of the season with Vermont by a combined score of 26-10, taking a resounding 3-1 lead in the season series.

This is now

Vermont responded very well to a weeklong stretch of games, winning five of seven- including wins over Laconia and Southern Division leading Newport. They've overcome a two-game skid and are 8-4 to open July, appearing to play their best baseball of the season.

Meanwhile, the Muskrats have dropped three of four but still hold a half-game lead on Vermont in the division. Offensively, they are in the top three in the NECBL in runs scored (153), home runs (19), RBIs (127), OBP (.349) and OPS (.736).

Returning stars

Dartmouth's Thomas Roulis leads the NECBL
in batting average for Vermont. /Dartmouth Sports

One reason for Vermont's success has been the play of NECBL veterans Casey Brown and Roulis. Roulis has been sidelined with a nagging injury the past week, but he has somehow improved on his All-Star season with Plymouth in 2014 by returning to lead the league in average (.467).

Likewise, Brown, a SteepleCat in 2013, has posted career-best numbers as a member of the talented Mountaineers pitching staff. An All-Star, Brown is 3-1 with a 1.10 ERA while limiting opposing batters to just a .208 clip.

Another returnee has stood out for Laconia as well- third baseman Braxton Martinez. After a temporary contract at the Cape, Martinez has picked up right where he left off in 2014. The two-time All-Star is one of seven Muskrats hitters who are traveling to Sanford for this year's midsummer classic.

Lowlights

A 2-5 skid near the end of June, including a three-game losing streak, knocked the Mountaineers below .500. It took two weeks to get back over .500, as they alternated wins and losses in a frustrating manner.

Laconia also struggled as June wound down, dropping four straight but responded well. They've hit a rough patch lately as well, losers of three of their last four games.

Highlights

Vermont took three of four during their last homestand, showcasing resiliency after falling behind early in their last two wins. The pitching carried the Mountaineers through much of June, but the bats have come alive late. The middle infield duo of Garrett Copeland and Roulis were also named starters for the North All-Star team.

Two four-game winning streaks, as well as a five-game stretch, has allowed Laconia to hold on to first place for much of the summer. Having eight players named to the All-Star game, including the starting pitcher in Tim Viehoff, is another highlight. It's a hard lineup to face.

Scenario

It's very simple. If the Mountaineers win and beat Keene tomorrow, they'll enter the All-Star break on a four-game winning streak and in sole possession of first place in the Northern Division by a half-game at the very least.

A Laconia victory would knock Vermont back, and the Muskrats would most likely keep hold of the No. 1 spot entering Sunday's All-Star Game. They play Sanford tomorrow in a must-win game as well but are just 1-2 against the Mainers this summer.

NECBL Power Rankings: Schooners cling to first spot

In Week Five of my NECBL Power Rankings, the Mystic Schooners held on to the top spot with a pair of wins to close out the week, ranking first for the third consecutive week. However, divisional foe Newport and Northern Division leading Laconia are right on their heels. Meanwhile, the Muskrats are clinging to a one-game lead over Vermont and Sanford in the North, both who've piled up seven wins in July.

Stay tuned for an All-Star break edition, where I'll run down strength of schedule, award candiates and more in one big piece.

1. Mystic Schooners (18-11) - (1)

Mystic's grip on first place was tenuous this week, as they are tied with Newport for the best record in the league. However, the Schooners have won two straight, including a big win over Vermont. A nine-game winning streak at the start of this summer is what's holding Mystic atop the division, as they've gone an unspectacular 9-10 since then.

2. Laconia Muskrats (18-13) - (2)

A two-game losing streak knocked the Muskrats back, as they were positioned to overtake the top spot. Laconia has played the most games in the league (31), but still manages to lead the NECBL with almost five runs scored per game. Offensively, they're unmatched and also have a solid pitching staff that ranks first in strikeouts.

3. Newport Gulls (18-11) - (3)

After trailing Mystic for much of this summer, Newport pulled into a tie for first in the South after going 4-2 on the strength of a 1.85 ERA over the last week. The Gulls, a perennial powerhouse, rank second in the league in average and recently had a league-high nine players- including three pitchers- named to the All-Star game.

4. Vermont Mountaineers (16-13)  2 (6)

I wrote a column last week describing the Mountaineers as 'maddening', and they've alternated wins and losses their past four games since then. Still, they're tied for second and just a game out of first in the North. A league-high 59 errors has cost Vermont, but they rank third in ERA and average and are 3-1 against Sanford should a tiebreaker arise.

5. Sanford Mainers (15-12)  2 (7)

Tied for the league-high with seven wins in July, Sanford is heating up at the right time. The Mainers have won four straight to jump from sitting a game below .500 into a tie for second place in the North. They've struggled against Vermont (1-3) and Laconia (1-2) but are in prime position to compete for the divisional title.

6. Valley Blue Sox (15-13)  1 (5)

The Blue Sox have dropped four spots in the last two weeks, going a mediocre 4-6. After briefly leading the North, Valley has fallen all the way to fourth but still have a comfortable 1 1-2 game lead over fifth place North Adams. A league-worst 5.20 ERA in July has made it hard to gain any ground.

7. Ocean State Waves (15-13)  3 (4)

Ocean State has also dropped four spots over the past two weeks, going just 5-6 after piecing together winning streaks of five and four games. They're still in the hunt for the divisional title as they sit just 2 1-2 games out of first in the South and are 4-1 against the first place Schooners, but have taken back-to-back losses.

8. New Bedford Bay Sox (15-14)  1 (9)

New Bedford has relied heavily on strong pitching but haven't had the offense to support them. They rank second in the NECBL with a 3.12 ERA but are hitting just .228 and rank ninth in runs scored and 10th in OPS. An offensive improvement could turn the Bay Sox into contenders, but until then, moving past the first round is unlikely.

9. North Adams SteepleCats (15-16)  1 (8)


The SteepleCats have tumbled four spots in the last two weeks, going 2-4 this past week to fall out of a playoff spot in the North. 1 1-2 games out of fourth-place Valley, North Adams outlook doesn't look great. They are near the bottom of the league in average (.228) and ERA (3.79) and are just 9-12 against divisional foes.

10. Plymouth Pilgrims (11-16)  1 (11)


Plymouth has opened July a league-worst 3-8, tumbling from .500 to three games out of the fourth and final playoff spot in the Southern Division. The Pilgrims, who led the league in wins last summer, have resorted to their 2013 ways- a season where they finished 15-28. With just a 6% chance to slip into the playoffs, the season is already almost over.

11. Keene Swamp Bats (8-19)  1 (10)

Keene has opened July with a 4-3 record, but the damage done during an awful June is too much to overcome in a competitive Northern Division. 6 1-2 games out of the fourth spot, the Swamp Bats have a lot of work to do. Still, with 15 games left, Keene could salvage an uncharacteristically bad season. Their batting average is up 70 points from June.

12. Danbury Westerners (7-20) - (12)

Unsurprisingly, Danbury is the worst team in the league, featuring the worst winning percentage (.259) and BaseRuns differential (-62). But, after winning just three games all of June, the Westerners have gone 4-5 in June. Seven games out of a playoff spot, Danbury would need to win all of their games moving forward to even have a shot.

Five Mountaineers named All-Stars

Starting shortstop Garrett Copeland. /Stefan Hard, Times Argus

Vermont second basemen Thomas Roulis was named an NECBL All-Star for the third consecutive season, highlighting a group of five Mountaineers selected to the league’s Midsummer Classic.

Starting pitcher Casey Brown, reliever Teddy Rodliff, catcher Ridge Smith and shortstop Garrett Copeland all were named to the Northern Division roster, with Copeland and Roulis both in the starting lineup. Roulis is starting at second base for the second consecutive year, coming off of an All-NECBL Second Team season with Plymouth in 2014.

“It’s an honor,” Roulis said. “I don’t think about it going into the season, I just play the way I know I can play and let the game just take care of itself. It’s an awesome feeling.”

There was no doubt about Roulis, who leads the NECBL with a .467 batting average. He piled up 35 hits in 20 games during the first half of the season, and the switch-hitting infielder ranks first with a .500 on-base percentage and fourth in slugging (.613).

“I don’t really look at my stats,” Roulis said. “Looking at that stuff can hurt you because you can get too concerned by the numbers. I just try to do the little things.”

He is joined in the starting lineup by Copeland at shortstop, marking the first time since Torrington in 2007 that one team has had both middle infielders start the All-Star game. The duo has lots of experience together, something both players were excited about.

“It’s perfect because we have plenty of games under our belt together,” Copeland said. “If it’s someone else, you have to ask what do you do at your school or team.But we just get to do our thing and know we’re on the same page.”

Copeland is in the top 10 in batting average (.324) and is 16-for-17 on stolen base attempts, second only to Laconia’s James Davison. He has also drawn 16 walks and scored 20 runs, ranking in the top five of the league in both categories.

After learning of his selection along with Smith, his classmate at Austin Peay State, Copeland turned his attention toward the upcoming college season.

“We’ve struggled for two years back at school, but hopefully we can take this back and be leaders for the rest of the team,” said Copeland, a rising junior.

Smith, who’s played three different positions for the Mountaineers this summer, is a reserve catcher for the North. He is hitting .273 with 11 RBIs and 20 runs scored to go along with five doubles and five stolen bases.

“It’s an honor to be able to do this,” Smith said. “It’s going to be great to be around all that great talent and in that atmosphere.”

Smith was also glad to see Copeland make the team as well.

“It’s great for us to be playing this well up to this point,” Smith said. “I think it’ll give us a lot of momentum going into the season.”

Brown, who is 3-1 with a 1.10 ERA, was a candidate to start as the Northern pitcher. Laconia’s Tim Viehoff (4-1, 1.80 ERA) was selected as the starter, but Brown ranks near the top of the league in many categories.

“There are so many great players in this league, so it’s an honor to be chosen,” Brown said. “I know we’re only getting one inning each, so I’m going to pitch my heart out.”

It’s been an impressive improvement for Brown, who was hit at a .301 clip two years ago as a member of the North Adams SteepleCats. Brown finished with a 3.75 ERA over eight starts but has evolved into an elite starting pitcher.

“Nothing really changed in my game, but I got more confident and had a better approach,” Brown said.

He is joined on the Northern Division pitching staff by Rodliff, a reliever who’s unconventional delivery has baffled opposing batters, limiting them to a .109 batting average. With 17 strikeouts over 17-plus innings, Rodliff has established himself as an effective set-up man in the Mountaineers talented bullpen.

The lefty is naturally deceptive, but his pitching motion and delivery is easily the most unique in the NECBL this summer. He fires the ball sidearm and pairs it with an unorthodox follow-through that creates an advantage against hitters on either side of the plate.

Shortstop Devin Hariston could be selected as one of the 12 players in the NECBL’s Final Vote for the final spot in the All-Star game. If Hairston is elected in fan voting this week, the Mountaineers would have at least six All-Stars for the third time in four years.

Column: Thoughts on three NECBL teams

Danbury All-Star outfielder Cody Acker slides into a tag.
The Westerners are a league-worst 7-19. /Scott Mulin, DNT

Almost three-quarters of the NECBL season is complete, and we've already seen plenty of exciting action.

However, nothing compares to the final two weeks of the season, where teams are constantly shifting in the divisional standings as the playoff race heats  up.

It seems like yesterday it was opening day, but now there are plenty of intriguing storylines to pay attention to over the rest of the summer.

Mighty Muskrats

Talented offensive teams are a thing in the past, as the last two years have seen a dramatic dip in scoring after the long ball season in 2012. However, Laconia's doing their best to bring it back.

The Muskrats have a league-high 153 runs, 16 more than the second place team in just one more game. Paired with a middle of the pack pitching staff, Laconia is leading the Northern Division by a pair of games and even as a first place team, they seem like a sleeping giant.

With a lineup headlined by five all-stars, the Muskrats have showed flashes of dominance. They've pieced together a pair of four-game winning streaks as well as a five-game stretch where they beat every other team in the Northern Division, but every team has hot streaks. They're six games above .500 and yet it seems with their roster, they were built not to struggle.

Laconia is hitting .279; that team average would be the best figure over a full season in the past three years. With James Davison in the final vote, six of the nine members of the Muskrats lineup could be recognized as the best of the best.

Featuring the best offense and one of the best pitchers in the league, Laconia is in a good position to make a drive deep into the postseason. A division title is far from a certainty, but the Muskrats are already 14-7 against Northern opponents.

Maddening Mountaineers

Sitting two games behind the Muskrats is Vermont, and 2015 has been a roller coaster ride. Manager Joe Brown has built a competitive team, but one that hasn't had the best of luck. By BaseRuns, Vermont has played .607 baseball, good for a 17-11 record that would make them the second-best team in baseball.

In reality, the Mountaineers are a frustrating 15-13 (.536), having traded wins and losses much of the summer. No other team in the league is more than two games below its BaseRuns-expected record.

Offensively, the Mountaineers have arguably the best middle infield in the league, with two all-stars and another in the final vote. Fourth in both team average and ERA, Vermont still has a quarter of the season with reinforcements are on the way, so it remains to be seen if they can make a fourth quarter surge and have momentum going into the playoffs.

Woeful Westerners

The championship appearance's in 2010 and 2012 couldn't seem farther away. Danbury is already seven games out of a playoff spot and is well on their way to a third consecutive losing season.

After losing long-time manager Jamie Shevchik before this season, the Westerners have built a roster that has struggled under first-year coach Ryan Smyth.

Danbury is tied for last in fielding (.946) and a league-worst 4.60 ERA that is 13 points higher then their mark last season, which was also last in the league. They're also not producing at the plate, with a .606 OPS that is just a point higher than last place Keene.

The Westerners have won two straight, but, unfortunately, there's not much ground they can make up in the talented Southern Division. Danbury is 5-12 against divisional foes and has fared even worse (2-7) against the North.

They're already 9 1-2 games back of first place Newport, but a sign of hope is a 5-5 record over their last 10 games.

Who should you support on this year's All-Star Game Final Vote ballot?

Vermont's Devin Hairston 

For the first time in NECBL history, the fans get a say in the All-Star Game. Each of the 12 teams in the league has submitted a player, and its up to the fans to decide who the final player to be added to the rosters will be. 

Here's an overview of each of the candidates, with their relevant statistics as well as a brief breakdown. 


Chris Morris, RHP, Danbury
Season Stats: 2-1, 3.51 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 6.0 K/9, 1.2 K/BB, 5.1 IP/GS, 4.69 FIP

There's not a lot going for Morris, as he's been a league-average pitcher. His 3.51 ERA is just a shade below the league wide mark, and his 0.1 WAR indicates that he is just barely more valuable than a replacement player. Morris has had control problems, as he's issued 14 free passes in just 25 2-3 innings. His 4.69 FIP also indicates that he's managed to escape several jams but is due to regress in the second half of the summer.

Connor Fitzsimons, C, Keene
Season Stats: .263/.326/.400, 2 HR, 11 RBI, 118 OPS+

Fitzsimons is an interesting case. The Swamp Bats catcher boasts an above-average OPS+ and is hitting a respectable .263, but he also is tied for the league lead with 31 strikeouts in just 20 games (80 at-bats). His 34% strikeout rate is awful and is a big knock on his All-Star game chances.

James Davison, OF, Laconia
Season Stats: .260/.351/.300, 18 SB, 19 R, 95 OPS+

Davison has been decent at the plate, but defensively and on the basepaths, he's been elite. He leads the league with 18 stolen bases (in 21 tries) and has four outfield assists as the Muskrats starting center fielder. His stolen base opportunity per cent (SBO), which is a rough approximation of how often a base runner attempts a stolen base, is at 62%- easily the best mark among qualified hitters. Davison gets the green light frequently, and his pure speed makes him a dangerous threat.

Teddy Turner, RHP, Mystic
Season Stats: 3 SV, 0.00 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 8 K/9, 2 K/BB, 1 IP/G, 2.55 FIP

With only 9 1-3 innings (over nine appearances) under his belt, there's not much to evaluate Turner on. The reliever has eight strikeouts to just four walks while picking up three saves. He's been a reliable arm to go to in the Mystic pen, with opponents hitting just .118 against. 

Jon Escobar, RHP, New Bedford
Season Stats: 6 SV, 1.46 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 13.8 K/9, 2.2 K/BB, 1 IP/G, 1.99 FIP

Tied for the league lead in saves with six, Escobar has been lights-out in the closer role for the Bay Sox.  He has an impressive 1.99 FIP and has held opponents to an awful .071 batting average as he's given up just three hits in 13 1-3 innings of work. Escobar has appeared in the second-most amount of games (13) for a pitcher and has been very consistent, allowing a lone run in just two of them.

Derik Beauprez, RHP, Newport
Season Stats: 0-0, 4.35 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 8.1 K/9, 1.5 K/BB, 3.1 IP/G, 2.99 FIP

This is a surprising nomination from the Gulls, but at the same time it's not as Newport is already sending nine players to the All-Star Game, including three pitchers. Beauprez isn't anything special, as he's only thrown 10 1-3 innings over three appearances this summer. He went a season-high six innings last night in his start against Vermont, allowing two runs on six hits while walking three in a no-decision.

Hunter Lee, SS/2B, North Adams
Season Stats: .245/.355/.358, 14 BB, 7 SB, 114 OPS+

Lee has been an everyday player for the SteepleCats this year and is second in the NECBL in at-bats. He's been solid, both defensively and at the plate. Lee's very patient, with 14 walks to 17 strikeouts, and has also shown his speed with a pair of triples and seven stolen bases. However, his slash line is average and his numbers aren't excellent.

Geoff Murphy, RHP, Ocean State
Season Stats: 1-1, 2.49 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 5.7 K/9, 2.8 K/BB, 2.4 IP/G, 2.37 FIP

Splitting time as both a starter and reliever, Murphy has been good swingmen for the Waves. He was tagged for four earned runs in his last start, but before that posted a 1.04 ERA. Murphy opened the season with a 12-inning scoreless stretch and has very good control (almost 3:1 K/BB ratio).

Patrick Naughton, LHP, Plymouth
Season Stats: 2-1, 4.84 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, 9 K/9, 2.6 K/BB, 5.1 IP/G, 3.26 FIP

Naughton, a piece of the Pilgrims rotation, hasn't had an outstanding summer. He's averaging 5 1-3 innings per start but has given up more than two runs in all five of his outings this summer. Opposing hitters are hitting almost .300 off of him (.296), and he has surrendered more than five hits in every start as well. The one upside is he's averaging a strikeout an inning.

Brendan Skidmore, 3B, Sanford
Season Stats: .303/.375/.329, 11 RBI, 111 OPS+

Skidmore is one of just two hitters in this vote with an average over .300, and that's in part to a four-game hitting streak that has raised his average from .269 to .303 over the past week. He hasn't done much in the box scores, with just a pair of stolen bases and two doubles, while drawing just six walks as well. Skidmore does have 11 RBIs and has five multi-hit games.

David Petrino, 3B, Valley
Season Stats: .292/.358/.333, 5 R, 9 RBI, 107 OPS+

Petrino has only played in 14 games for Valley this summer and already has driven in nine runs. He has four multi-hit games, including a 4-for-5 day that raised his average 63 points. In just 48 at-bats, Petrino already has a pair of doubles and 14 hits.

Devin Hairston, SS/2B, Vermont
Season Stats: .309/.319/.397, 13 R, 7 RBI, 115 OPS+

Hairston's debut with the Mountaineers was impressive, as the Louisville product went 4-for-5 with five RBIs, a home run and a double. He's only driven in two runs since then, but has scored 13 and is hitting .309 on the summer in 18 games. Hairston's 15 strikeouts are bad, but he's working on a four-game hitting streak that includes a pair of doubles.

Gulls, Muskrats headline All-Star Starting Lineups

With Laconia and Newport both leading their divisions at the midway point, it wasn't much of a surprise that they would be well represented at the All-Star game. Three Muskrats were named Northern starters and three Gulls were named Southern starters for the 2015 NECBL All-Star game hosted by Sanford.

Laconia left-hander Tim Viehoff will toe the rubber for the North, and he's joined by catcher Deon Stafford and third basemen Braxton Martinez in the starting lineup. The Gulls, who had a NECBL-high nine selections, have Shea Donlin (second base), Joven Afenir (outfield) and Jon Littell (designated hitter) all starting for the South.

The middle infield in the North belongs to Mountaineers teammates Thomas Roulis and Garrett Copeland, while Valley's duo of Garrett McCain and Manny De Jesus both start in the outfield. The Mainers, who are hosting, are well represented in the starting lineup with first basemen Shaine Hughes and designated hitter Dalton Thomas.

North Adams' Parker Perez has the third outfield spot, making Keene the only team in the North without a starter. New Bedford and Danbury also didn't get players named to starting roles in the South.

Ocean State sluggers Chuckie Robinson (catcher) and Tim Lynch (first baseman), Mystic's Ben Ruta (outfielder) and Aaron Hill (shortstop) and Plymouth's Brent Rooker (outfielder) and Mandy Alvarez (third baseman) round out the starting nine.

Mystic's Willie Rios is on the mound to start.

Muskrats manager Nick Cenatiempo and Gulls skipper Mike Coombs will helm the Northern and Southern teams, respectively, when the 2015 All-Star Game is played on July 19.

2015 NECBL All-Star Game Starters

NORTHERN DIVISION	POS.	SOUTHERN DIVISION
Shaine Hughes, SM	1B	Tim Lynch, OSW
Thomas Roulis, VM	2B	Shea Donlin, NG
Garrett Copeland, VM	SS	Aaron Hill, MYS
Braxton Martinez, LMR	3B	Mandy Alvarez, PP
Deon Stafford, LMR	C	Chuckie Robinson, OSW
Manny De Jesus, VAL	OF	Brent Rooker, PP
Garrett McCain, VAL	OF	Joven Afenir, NG
Parker Perez, NA	OF	Ben Ruta, MYS
Dalton Thomas, SM	DH	Jon Littell, NG