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.
Montigny Cougars
2009 Record: 11-23 (including playdowns)
2009 Ranking: 7th place in French Elite League. They had a 6-22 record during the regular season and won five of six games in the playdowns to avoid relegation.
Runs Scored: 143 (in regular season)
Runs Allowed: 237 (in regular season)
Best Batter: Derek Malikian. He batted .349 (OBP .388/SLG .541) with two homeruns, four triples, seven doubles, 23 runs scored and 26 RBI in 26 games.
Best OPS: Derek Malikian .929 (minimum 50 PA)
Most Home Runs: Derek Malikian 2
Most RBI: Derek Malikian 26
Most Runs Scored: Derek Malikian, Maxime Lefevre 23
Most Stolen Bases: Derek Malikian 15
Best Pitcher: Jean-Baptiste Couton. He had a 2-3 record with an ERA of 3.83 in ten games. He struck out 44 batters in 51 2/3 innings, walking 47.
Best ERA: Jean-Baptiste Couton 3.83
Most Strikeouts: Chris Patterson 50
Most Walks: Jean-Baptiste Couton 47
Most Innings Pitched: Chris Patterson 66.2
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