While the 2011 season in European Baseball slowly is approaching, we’re finishing up our review series to last year’s action with the Swedish Elitserien. Already back in the dugout are Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, Czech Republic, Belgium, Austria and Croatia.
Eskilstuna Hammers
2010 Record: 1-13
2010 Ranking: 8th place in Swedish Elitserien after first part of regular season. The Eskilstuna Hammers missed the cut for the top-six round. In the Kvalserien they only won four out of eight games for a third-place finish, losing their spot in the Elitserien for the 2011 season.
Runs Scored: 38 (8th)
Runs Allowed: 157 (8th)
Best Batter: Matt Couch. He batted .321 (OBP .406/SLG .357) with a double, seven runs scored and two RBI in 28 at-bats.
Best OPS: Matt Couch .763
Most Homeruns: Daniel Hedberg 1
Most RBI: Johan Andersson 8
Most Runs Scored: Matt Couch 7
Most Stolen Bases: Matt Couch 5
Best Pitcher: Matt Couch. He went 0-2 with an ERA of 3.75. He struck out 35 batters in 24 innings, walking four. Opponents batted just .182 against him.
Best ERA: Matt Couch 3.75
Most Strikeouts: Matt Couch 35
Most Walks: Magnus Hedberg 21
Most Innings Pitched: Matt Couch 24.0