A few weeks ago, we started our review series. After the Dutch Hoofdklasse, the Italian Baseball League and the Spanish Division de Honor, we now direct our attention to the German Baseball-Bundesliga.
Mainz Athletics
2009 Record: 9-15
2009 Ranking: 4th place in southern division of Baseball-Bundesliga. In the quarterfinals the Mainz Athletics were eliminated by the Solingen Alligators in three games.
Runs Scored: 89
Runs Allowed: 161
Best Batter: Mike Larson. The 26-year-old Canadian outfielder batted .391 (OBP .443/SLG .690) with five homeruns, a triple, nine doubles, 15 runs scored and 19 RBI in 24 games.
Best OPS: Mike Larson 1.133 (2nd in league)
Most Home Runs: Mike Larson 5 (tied for first in league)
Most RBI: Mike Larson 19
Most Runs Scored: Mike Larson, Hendrik Schewe 15
Most Stolen Bases: Hendrik Schewe 18 (3rd in league)
Best Pitcher: Max Boldt. The 21-year-old right-hander had an ERA of 1.67 in 27 innings over 13 relief appearances. He struck out 27 batters and walked 14.
Best ERA: Max Boldt 1.67
Most Strikeouts: Nils Hartkopf 65 (3rd in league)
Most Walks: Manuel Moeller 56 (most in league)
Most Innings Pitched: Manuel Moeller 54.0
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