Yesterday the Toronto Blue Jay organization announced the recipients of this years R. Howard Webster Award winners, the MVP's for each of their minor league affiliates.
Syracuse SkyChiefs: First baseman Kevin Barker. The 31-year old had 18 home runs, 76 runs batted in, 39 doubles and 59 extra base hits. Was named to the International Leagues All-Star team and recorded 6 hits in a game against Ottawa.
New Hampshire Fisher Cats: It was no surprise that Adam Lind received this award for the Fisher Cats, despite being promoted to the SkyChiefs late in the season, and eventually called up to the big club. In 91 games, Lind hit .310, belted 19 home runs and driving in 71 runs. At the time of his promotion, he was challenging for the triple crown, leading the league in HR and RBI's, and third in batting average.
Dunedin Blue Jays: Ryan Patterson. Drafted in 2005 in the 4th round, Patterson had 19 home runs, 68 RBI's and a .286 AVE in 84 games before being promoted to New Hampshire.
Lansing Lugnuts: Chi-Hung Cheng. In 28 starts for the Lugnuts, Cheng posted a 11-5 record with a 2.70 ERA. In 143.1 innings, he struck out 154 batters, which led led the league.
Auburn Doubledays: Scott Campbell, a 10th round pick in 2006 MLB draft. Campbell owned a .292 AVE and a .397 OBP. He led the team in hits with 70 and runs scored with 39. Campbell had 33 walks compared to 31 strike outs.
Pulaski Blue Jays: 2006 1st round pick, Travis Snider wins the final Webster Award for Pulaski, as the team is being dropped as a Blue Jay affiliate. Snider had a .325 batting average to go along with 11 home runs and 41 runs batted in.
R. Howard Webster Award Winners Announced Thursday, September 21, 2006
