WICHITA, KS- The awards keep coming for Wingnuts' left fielder Greg Porter who was named the American Association's "Star of Stars" by PA-Sports Ticker on Thursday.
The "Star of Stars" is awarded annually to the player in each professional minor league who has had the best statistical season. PA-Sports Ticker compiles all statistical packages for the minor leagues during the year. The announcement comes one day after Porter was named the 2009 Independent Player of the Year by Baseball America.
Porter nearly won the league's triple crown, ranking first in batting average (.372), tying for first in home runs (21), and finishing second in RBIs (86). Porter also ranked first in hits (140), on-base percentage (.453), slugging percentage (.617), and extra-base hits (48).
A Look at Greg Porter's 2009 accomplishments:
- 2009 Independent Player of the Year (Baseball America)
- 2009 American Association "Star of Stars" (PA-Sports Ticker)
- 2009 American Association Player of the Year
- 2009 Wichita Wingnuts Most Valuable Player
- American Association Batter of the Month (June)
- American Association Batter of the Week (four times)
The Wingnuts plan to open the 2010 season in mid-May with the league schedule set to be announced in the coming months. Wichita also hosts the 2010 American Association All-Star Game at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium in late-July. For season ticket information, contact the Wingnuts' office at (316) 264-4625.
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