After a short break we’re continuing our review series for the 2011 season. After the Dutch Hoofdklasse next up is the Italian Baseball League.
Novara United
2011 Record: 3-39
2011 Ranking: 8th. After taking the spot of Catania in the Italian Baseball League, Novara United only was able to win three of its 42 games in their inaugural season.
Runs Scored: 94 (8th)
Runs Allowed: 365 (8th)
Best Batter: Franklin Tavarez. The Dominican with Spanish passport went .292/.350/.417 with ten extra base hits, 21 runs and 13 RBI in 39 games.
Best OPS: Franklin Tavarez .767
Most Homeruns: Robert Perez 4
Most RBI: Robert Perez 17
Most Runs Scored: Franklin Tavarez 21
Most Stolen Bases: Franklin Tavarez, Alexander Sucet 4
Best Pitcher: Jean Toledo. He was 2-6 with an ERA of 5.34 in 13 games (10 starts). He struck out 59 batters in 62 1/3 innings, walking 26.
Best ERA Starter: Jean Toledo 5.34
Best ERA Reliever: Colletta 6.35
Most Strikeouts: Jean Toledo 59
Most Walks: Alejandro Morese 45
Most Innings Pitched: Jean Toledo 62.1