Even though we already started the year 2010, we will continue to look back at the 2009 season in Europe’s elite leagues. After the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic , Sweden, Austria and France we will continue with the Belgian First Division.
Mortsel Stars
2009 Record: 10-18
2009 Ranking: Sixth place in Belgian First Division after regular season. During the playdowns they picked up victories in each of the eight games against Borgerhout, Merchtem and Brussels to finish with a perfect 8-0 record.
Runs Scored: 165
Runs Allowed: 205
Best Batter: Joseph Troxell. He batted .391 (OBP .454/SLG .494) with one triple, seven doubles, 27 runs scored and 15 RBI in 101 plate appearances.
Best OPS: Joseph Troxell .948
Most Home Runs: Nguyen Boulet Diaz 3
Most RBI: Nguyen Boulet Diaz 42
Most Runs Scored: Nguyen Boulet Diaz 42
Most Stolen Bases: Nguyen Boulet Diaz 18
Best Pitcher: Nguyen Boulet Diaz. He had an 8-2 record with an ERA of 2.67 last season. He struck out 84 batters in 97 2/3 innings, walking 65. He issued just 78 hits.
Best ERA: Nguyen Boulet Diaz 2.67
Most Strikeouts: Nguyen Boulet Diaz 84
Most Walks: Nguyen Boulet Diaz 65
Most Innings Pitched: Nguyen Boulet Diaz 97.2
(Statistics including playdowns/playoffs)
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Merchtem Cats