2011 in Review – German Baseball-Bundesliga – Heidenheim Heidekoepfe
We continue our review series of Europe’s baseball leagues after the Netherlands and Italy with the German Baseball-Bundesliga.
Heidenheim Heidekoepfe
2011 Record: 17-7
2011 Ranking: 2nd place in southern division. The Heidenheim Heidekoepfe recovered from a difficult start into the season to secure the runner up position behind the Buchbinder Legionaere Regensburg, going into the playoffs. However in the quarterfinals they lost in five games to the Bonn Capitals.
Runs Scored: 149 (5th)
Runs Allowed: 105 (3rd)
Best Batter: Andrew Smith. The American infielder batted .355/.496/.548 with four homeruns, six doubles, 21 runs and 24 RBI in 24 games in his first season in German baseball.
Best OPS: Andrew Smith 1.044
Most Homeruns: Andrew Smith 4
Most RBI: Andrew Smith 24
Most Runs Scored: Simon Guehring
Most Stolen Bases: Matt Gaski, Simon Guehring 11
Best Pitcher: Dusty Bergman. He went 8-3 with an ERA of 2.83 in 12 games. He struck out 66 batters in 82 2/3 innings, walking 27.
Best ERA Starting Pitcher: Dusty Bergman 2.83
Best ERA Reliever: Peter Dankerl 3.82
Most Strikeouts: Dusty Bergman 66
Most Walks: Dusty Bergman 27
Most Innings Pitched: Dusty Bergman 82.2
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