We start the new year with the continuation of our review series. After Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain and the Czech Republic, we are entering French territory.
Montpellier Barracudas
2011 Record: 16-12
2011 Ranking: 4th place in the French Elite League following regular season. The Montpellier Barracudas moved past the Pessac Panthers and Templiers Senart to reach the French Elite League Finals. In the best-of-five series the ‘Cudas blew a 2-0 lead to lose in five games to the Rouen Huskies.
Runs Scored: 227 (2nd)
Runs Allowed: 127 (3rd)
Best Batter: Anthony Cros. Back for a full season in France, he batted .416/.573/.753 with four homeruns, four triples, six doubles, 33 runs scored and 24 RBI in 24 games (23 starts).
Best OPS: Anthony Cros 1.326
Most Homeruns: Anthony Cros 4
Most RBI: Anthony Cros, Jean Michel Mayeur 24
Most Runs Scored: Anthony Cros 33
Most Stolen Bases: Luc Didier 11
Best Pitcher: Thomas Meley. He went 3-4 with four saves and an ERA of 1.77 in 20 games (three starts). He struck out 36 batters in 61 innings, walking 12.
Best ERA Starting Pitcher: Rudolph Ware 2.45
Best ERA Reliever: Thomas Meley 1.77
Most Strikeouts: Laurent Andrades 74
Most Walks: Laurent Andrades 31
Most Innings Pitched: Laurent Andrades 79.2
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