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 , Sweden, Austria and France we will continue with the Belgian First Division.
Borgerhout Squirrels
2009 Record: 7-21
2009 Ranking: 8th after regular season. The Squirrels had the second best record during the playdown round, but got stripped off all victories by the federation due to irregularities.
Runs Scored: 156
Runs Allowed: 226
Best Batter: Leon Lewis. He batted .384 (OBP .554/SLG .699) with five homeruns, one triple, six doubles, 32 runs scored and 17 RBI last season.
Best OPS: Leon Lewis 1.253
Most Home Runs: Leon Lewis, Alberto Valerio 5
Most RBI: Alberto Valerio, Kevin Vervloet, Benjamin Ludowika 29
Most Runs Scored: Leon Lewis 32
Most Stolen Bases: Lorenzen Oeyen 17
Best Pitcher: Yannick Gontier. He had a 4-11 record with an ERA of 3.57. He struck out 116 batters in 126 innings, while walking 55.
Best ERA: Yannick Gontier 3.57
Most Strikeouts: Yannick Gontier 116
Most Walks: Yannick Gontier 55
Most Innings Pitched: Yannick Gontier 126.0
(Statistics including playdowns/playoffs)
The Squirrels had the second best record during the playdown round, but got stripped off all victories by the federation due to irregularities.
==> that is unfortunately a premature statement. It is not clear at this point whether these ‘irregularities’ are committed by Borgerhout or by the Flemish-League / Belgian Federation. The ‘case’ is currently treated by a special sports-court (BAS) and we are waiting for their final rulings.