Here are the 2009 ALL-CCL First Team and League Honorees.
There were 8 Barons mentioned including Manager Coach George Hinshaw, of those 8, 7 of them received multiple honors.
Barons' right-hand pitcher, Shuhei Fujiya was one of the Barons that was mentioned in 5 categories. Fujiya, from the University of Northern Iowa, drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 18th Round of the 2009 MLB Draft was selected 3rd in the category of All-League Relief Pitcher with 93 points. Placed 4th as 2009's Best Pitching Prospect with 20 points, 5th in the category of possessing the Best Fastball, with 22 points, 9th as having the Best Breaking Pitch with 4 points and placed 5th in Being Closest to the Majors with 3 points.
Barons' left fielder, Ryan Thornton also ranked among the best in 5 categories. Thornton, from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, placed 5th in the category of All League Outfielders with 62 points, 9th in the category of Best Batting Prospect with 10 points, 4th as possessing the Best Power with 25 points, 2nd as being the Best Defensive Outifielder with 31 points and ranked 4th Most Exciting Player with 29 points.
Barons' second baseman, Jarred Frierson received 4 honors. Frierson, from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, placed 2nd in the category of All League Second Baseman with 25 points, 12th in the category of Best Batting Prospect, 4th as the Best Defensive Second Baseman, and ranked 8th in the category of the Most Exciting Player with 5 points.
Barons' right-hand pitcher Geoff Broussard received 4honors as well, Broussard from Cal Poly Pomona, placed 11th in the category of Best Starting Pitcher with 19 points, 9th as being the Best Pitching Prospect with 6 points, 4th as possessing the Best Breaking Pitch with 19 points, and 7th in having the Best Control with 15 points.
Barons' third baseman, Dimitri De La Fuente received 3 honors. De La Fuente, from Cypress Junior College, placed 2nd in the category of All League Third Baseman with 28 points, 2nd in Best Defensive Third Baseman with 19 points and 3rd with Best Defensive Arm with 25 points.
Barons' shortstop, Alfredo Lopez received 3 honors. Lopez, from Compton Junior College, placed 4th in the category of All League Shortstop with 23 points, 6th in the category of Best Baserunner with 18 points, and 6th in the category of Best Defensive Shortstop with 20 points.
Barons' first baseman, George McDonald received 2 honors. McDonald, from Prarie View A&M, placed 5th in the category of ALL League First Baseman with 17 points and 4th as Best Defensive First Baseman with 36 points.
Lastly, Manager Geroge Hinshaw placed 5th among the coaches. He was selected 5th in the Coach of the Year category with 24 points.
Congratulations to all of the players! It was a GREAT season!
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