Greater Ottawa Fastball League All-Stars for 2013
The results are in and the Greater Ottawa Fastball League All-stars for 2013 have been announced.
Each team representative votes on the players they feel were best at their respective positions for the season. Teams can't vote for their own players. "First team" and "Second team" all-stars are listed below.
Congratulations to all players recognized.
First Team All-Stars
Pitcher: Corey Costello, Micksburg Twins (unanimous selection)
Catcher: Joe McCleary, Quyon Flyers
First Base: Steve McCord, Quyon Flyers
Second Base: Kristian Knapp, Kars Aces (unanimous selection)
Third Base: Kevin McGuire, Carp I4C Victory
Shortstop: Scott Herriott, Stittsville 56ers
Outfield: Dan Jessiman, Stittsville 56ers; Jeff Barber, West Carleton Electric; Dennis McCleary, Quyon Flyers
Designated Hitter: Jeff Barber, West Carleton Electric
Second Team All-Stars
Pitcher: Andy Barber, West Carleton Electric
Catcher: Derek Barber, West Carleton Electric
First Base: Tony Searle, Manotick Blitz
Second Base: Shawn Laframboise, Quyon Flyers
Third Base: Chad Milne, Kars Aces
Shortstop: Nick Ellis, Kars Aces
Outfield: Dan Loney, Carp I4C Victory; Matt Alkerton, Kars Aces; Ryan Bond, Stittsville 56ers
Designated Hitter: Matt Greer, Quyon Flyers
In addition, this year the new "Tim Craig Memorial Award" was created to recognize the league's top utility player, excelling at multiple positions.
The winner for 2013 is Matt Greer, of the Quyon Flyers, with very close runner-up Joran Graham of the Micksburg Twins.
Each team representative votes on the players they feel were best at their respective positions for the season. Teams can't vote for their own players. "First team" and "Second team" all-stars are listed below.
Congratulations to all players recognized.
First Team All-Stars
Pitcher: Corey Costello, Micksburg Twins (unanimous selection)
Catcher: Joe McCleary, Quyon Flyers
First Base: Steve McCord, Quyon Flyers
Second Base: Kristian Knapp, Kars Aces (unanimous selection)
Third Base: Kevin McGuire, Carp I4C Victory
Shortstop: Scott Herriott, Stittsville 56ers
Outfield: Dan Jessiman, Stittsville 56ers; Jeff Barber, West Carleton Electric; Dennis McCleary, Quyon Flyers
Designated Hitter: Jeff Barber, West Carleton Electric
Second Team All-Stars
Pitcher: Andy Barber, West Carleton Electric
Catcher: Derek Barber, West Carleton Electric
First Base: Tony Searle, Manotick Blitz
Second Base: Shawn Laframboise, Quyon Flyers
Third Base: Chad Milne, Kars Aces
Shortstop: Nick Ellis, Kars Aces
Outfield: Dan Loney, Carp I4C Victory; Matt Alkerton, Kars Aces; Ryan Bond, Stittsville 56ers
Designated Hitter: Matt Greer, Quyon Flyers
In addition, this year the new "Tim Craig Memorial Award" was created to recognize the league's top utility player, excelling at multiple positions.
The winner for 2013 is Matt Greer, of the Quyon Flyers, with very close runner-up Joran Graham of the Micksburg Twins.
Labels: GOFL
posted by fitzroyfastball | 10/17/2013 10:42:00 pm
5 Comments:
2nd team all star for the best player in the league, triple crown winner (first ever), and repeat all Canadian 3rd baseman? Seriously something wrong with this process.......
Joe McCleary
I think the problem was that Matt was nominated for both DH and Utility, and it "split the vote" somewhat. Some folks marked him top for DH and some for Utility, but most didn't mark him first for both. Keep in mind he was recognized (deservedly so) as the All Star Utility guy (and winner of the Tim Craig Award)as the best at mulitple positions.
I'm guessing some teams have "yet" to enter game stats however shouldn't there be some sort of mandate for this popularity contest?
At the very least it should require a minimum number of plate appearances. Or better yet games played.
The "mandate" is that each team nominates their list, and the other teams vote. Teams can't vote for their own players.
There is no doubt that it is an imperfect process, and just like any all-star selection process there may be a few 'controversies'. (Ovechkin as both all-star right wing AND left wing in the NHL for example.)
I would agree that often 'veteran' players that are more well known may be more likely to earn votes at the expense of a newer guy who perhaps had a better season.
Ultimately, the main point of the exercise is to recognize the GOFL's top players. While there may be some disagreements about the names on the list, generally speaking I think we have achieved that.
I have to disagree with best player in league being on 2nd team.The best player is on the team that won he pitches not even close
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