 | 2044 Best Batter Selected In WL Monday, May 30th, 2044: Fernando Cruz of the Compton HS Tarbabes proved that you can step out of the shadows and onto the stage if you've got the talent and the drive to hone your skills. Hard work, long hours and a tireless resolve paid off for him today in the form of the Western League Outstanding Hitter Award.
Cruz hit for a .366 average while collecting 59 hits, 11 doubles, 1 triple, 12 home runs, 57 RBIs and scoring 37 times. |  | Schmidt EL Selection for 2044 Outstanding Hitter Award Monday, May 30th, 2044: Daryl Schmidt of the Ridgewood HS Maroons had a fine season this year and today he accepted the Outstanding Hitter Award for 2044.
The 18-year-old center fielder put up a .387 average and a .464 on-base percentage, piling up 60 hits, 13 doubles, 1 triple, 17 home runs, 45 RBIs and 48 runs scored. |  | Top WL Pitcher Announced Sunday, May 29th, 2044: 18-year-old Ben Gardner of the Fremont HS Pathfinders put together a good year in 2044 for such a young player. Gardner was named today as the winner of the Western League Outstanding Pitcher Award.
Gardner crafted an impressive 6-1 record and a 2.82 ERA. In 51 innings he allowed 48 hits, struck out 79, and walked 9. | |