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 and Austria we will continue with the French Elite League.
La Guerche Hawks
2009 Record: 15-18 (including playdowns)
2009 Ranking: Fifth place in French Elite League. The Hawks had a 13-15 record during the regular season, missing the playoffs by two games. They will not return to the 2010 Elite League lineup due to a player shortage.
Runs Scored: 158 (in regular season)
Runs Allowed: 176 (in regular season)
Best Batter: Anthony Piquet. He batted .344 (OBP .535/SLG .375) with two doubles, 13 runs scored and 17 RBI in 23 games.
Best OPS: Anthony Piquet .910
Most Home Runs: Romain Legras, Matthieu Brau, Neftali Miller 1
Most RBI: Sebastien Vezina 21
Most Runs Scored: Virgile Roux 28
Most Stolen Bases: Virgile Roux 11
Best Pitcher: Kyle Gruver. He had a 5-2 record and an ERA of 3.14 in nine starts. He struck out 73 batters in 63 innings, walking 28.
Best ERA: Kyle Gruver 3.14
Most Strikeouts: Anthony Piquet 78
Most Walks: Kyle Gruver 28
Most Innings Pitched: Anthony Piquet 98.1
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