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Best Player Named by Eastern League Thursday, December 1st , 2050 Ben Roth took Pioneer Baseball League by storm this year, and he did it all at the age of 22. For his spectacular campaign, the Winnipeg Goldeyes star has been named the 2050 Eastern League Most Valuable Player Award recipient. "To be considered amongst the best in the league is overwhelming," said the left fielder. On the season he compiled a .376 batting average to go with a .511 on-base percentage. The native of Brooklyn, New York also added 22 doubles, 3 triples, 68 home runs, 124 RBIs and 119 runs scored. He received 30 first place votes, as a unanimous winner. Dan Strickland of the Windy City ThunderBolts finished second in voting, while Andy Knerr of the London Majors finished third. Player - Team - First Place - Total Points Ben Roth - Winnipeg Goldeyes - 30 - 420 Dan Strickland - Windy City ThunderBolts - 0 - 254 Andy Knerr - London Majors - 0 - 190 Jason Duncan - Paris Cubs - 0 - 179 John Bergeron - Niagara Falls Phantoms - 0 - 163 Mike Swainston - London Majors - 0 - 126 Milorad Telacevic - Canton Indians - 0 - 104 Eddie Dimas - Windy City ThunderBolts - 0 - 103 Adam Timmons - Canton Indians - 0 - 83 Emanuel Estrada - Columbus Reds - 0 - 65 Tyler Schuettler - Paris Cubs - 0 - 18 Donovan Deason - Windy City ThunderBolts - 0 - 14 Alfredo Mendez - Niagara Falls Phantoms - 0 - 13 Dave Newsome - New Jersey Devils - 0 - 13 Joe Strachan - Detroit Red Wings - 0 - 11 Ray Fogle - Detroit Red Wings - 0 - 7 Steve Kane - Chester Pirates - 0 - 4 Todd Wolters - Niagara Falls Phantoms - 0 - 3 |
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