Following the conclusion of the championship game between Cuba and the Netherlands, the organizers also handed out the individual awards and named the all-star for the 2010 Intercontinental Cup in Taichung, Taiwan. Thanks to the success of the Netherlands (Silver), Italy (Bronze) and the Czech Republic (8th), Europe was well represented during the ceremonies.
Mariekson Gregorius (NED) of the Cincinnati Reds got the trophy as the best defensive player of the tournament. Gregorius at shortstop, catcher Juan Pablo Angrisano (ITA) and Curt Smith (NED) at first base were named to the All-Star team, which is led by five players of ICC Champion Cuba. The most important awards went to Hector Olivera (CUB), who received MVP and Best Batter honors, and Wei-Lun Pan (TPE), who was named Best Pitcher.
As usual the organizers made their choices before the finals, which left championship game winner Miguel Gonzalez (CUB), who didn’t allow a run in 14 innings, while issuing just five hits and five walks in two starts, without the deserving award for the best pitcher. The early decision also put Yadier Pedroso (CUB) onto the all-star team despite allowing three hits, a run and a walk without a registering an out in the top of the ninth in the final.
Final Standings Intercontinental Cup 2010:
- Cuba
- Netherlands
- Italy
- Taiwan
- Japan
- South Korea
- Nicaragua
- Czech Republic
- Thailand
- Hong Kong
Complete Results and Box scores on IBAF.org
Individual Awards:
- MVP: Hector Olivera (CUB)
- Best Batter: Hector Olivera (CUB); 16 Hits in 27 At-Bats
- Best Pitcher ERA: Wei-Lun Pan (TPE); ERA of 0.00 in 10 IP
- Best Pitcher Win-Loss Record: Dalier Hinojosa (CUB); 2-0 in 9.2 IP
- Most RBI: Alfredo Despaigne (CUB); 9 Runs Batted In
- Most Runs Scored: Hector Olivera (CUB); 10 Runs scored
- Most Homeruns: Jae Hwan Kim (KOR); 3 Homeruns
- Most Stolen Bases: Soo Bin Jung (KOR); 5 Steals
- Best Defensive Player: Mariekson Gregorius (NED)
Complete Statistics on IBAF.org
All-Star Team:
- Starting Pitcher: Wei-Lun Pan (TPE)
- Reliever: Yadier Pedroso (CUB)
- Catcher: Juan Pablo Angrisano (ITA)
- First Base: Curt Smith (NED)
- Second Base: Hector Olivera (CUB)
- Third Base: Yulieski Gourriel (CUB)
- Shortstop: Mariekson Gregorius (NED)
- Outfield: Alexei Bell (CUB), Giorvis Duvergel (CUB), Che-Hsuan Lin (TPE)
- Designated Hitter: Jae Hwan Kim (KOR)
Photo: © Ezio Ratti/FIBS