Even though we already started the year 2010, we will continue to look back at the 2009 season in Europe’s elite leagues. After the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic and Sweden, we will continue with the Austrian Baseball League.
Vienna Metrostars
2009 Record: 13-15
2009 Ranking: 6th place in Austrian Baseball League after regular season. The former champion Metrostars missed the playoffs for a second straight year.
Runs Scored: 202
Runs Allowed: 182
Best Batter: Peter Ferak Jr. He batted .362 (OBP .475/SLG .511) with a homerun, a triple, nine doubles, 23 runs scored and 21 RBI in 26 games.
Best OPS: Peter Ferak Jr. .985
Most Home Runs: Lukas Rigele 2
Most RBI: Lutz Rauch 24
Most Runs Scored: Lutz Rauch 25
Most Stolen Bases: Peter Ferak Jr., Lukas Rigele 9
Best Pitcher: Hubert Weiser Jr. He had a 6-2 record with an ERA of 3.74 in twelve games, while striking out 30 batters in 65 innings (23 walks).
Best ERA: Hubert Weiser Jr. 3.74
Most Strikeouts: Hubert Weiser Jr., Christoph Bernacki 30
Most Walks: Christoph Bernacki 28
Most Innings Pitched: Hubert Weiser Jr. 65.0
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