Sarfate and Sabathia win 2006 Seaver Awards

Submitted by MBLS Wire Service on Tue, 02/27/2007 - 10:42am. :: Baseball | News

The Hodges League Tom Seaver Award winner was announced today, with Atlanta's right-hander Dennis Sarfate taking home the desired trophy. He certainly earned it, he struck fear into hitters all year long. Opposing players hit .192 against Dennis this season. While posting an ERA of 2.48 he went 19-2 in 28 starts, fanning 166 and walking 67 hitters. He had 2 complete games and 2 shutouts. He finished 2nd in the Hodges League in ERA and 2nd in wins.

All the hard work finally paid off for Indianapolis' C.C. Sabathia as well. The left-hander was named the Tom Seaver Award winner in the Johnson League today. C.C. had a record of 16-6 last season, with an ERA of 2.13. In 206.2 Innings he was able to strike out 182 batters. He finished 1st in the Johnson League in ERA and 6th in wins.

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Submitted by Nathan-Stallions on Wed, 02/28/2007 - 12:06am.

Note that C.C., and the entire Stallion pitching staff, were snubbed in the All-Star game. Yet, old favorites like Luis "The Elder" Gonzalez got the nod, despite seriously declining skills.