For the second straight season (Jake Yannessa last season) Lower Montco's League MVP comes from Huntingdon Valley. Rafael Fernandez was named the leagues Co-MVP with the Morelanders Mike Janas while 10 other Huntingdon Valley players are named to the All-League team.
League MVP: Rafael Fernandez .405 avg, 32 Hits, 9 Doubles, 19 RBI's, 14 Walks, .547 OBP
"Im thrilled for Raf he really deserved the award" Head Coach Evan Horn said, "He was not only an incredible player but as the season grew on he was the leader of the team and took being the team captain very serious. He was first to the field and last to leave. He was very supportive of his teammates and was the first one to let you know what he thought. I just love this kid and with a tear in my eye I am so sad to see him graduate from this team"
Fernandez was not only great with the bat but even better with his glove as he only committed 5 errors while making an unreal 117 plays. His bat did the taking as well as he hit .405 with 19 RBI's out of the lead off position.
"His defense is what got him the MVP award. Everyone puts offense in front of defense but for once the defense won" Horn continued "He was as clutch as they come with the bat but was even more clutch when it came time to field the ball. There was a play early in the season while playing at Caderbrook when I saw him make a diving play up the middle to then get up tag 2nd base and throw to first for a double play. From that point on I really noticed how valuable he was on that side of the ball"
Huntingdon Valley had a total of 6 First Team All-League players.
"When you have that many 1st team all-league players it is kind of weird that you don't win the championship" Horn said "When the league is this good I guess anything can happen. Yes this season was great coming in first place with the over all best record but you cant be satisfied with just that you have to step your game up and bring home the ultimate goal and it just didn't go our way this season"
2nd Base: Callan Palmer .260 avg, 17 Hits .387 OBP, 2 Errors
"Cal was a 3 year starter for me. He was on the team when the team was in the basement and was a huge part of the teams turn around over the last 3 seasons. I was just saying the other day that he was 100% committed to the team and only missed 2 games in 3 seasons. He is almost over looked a little because he isn't a gap hitter and wont hit a home run but when the game is on the line he was always part of the teams huge comebacks. He is also leaving the team this season and I am so sad as I wont be able to put C.Palmer Number 2 in position 4 anymore. I am really going to miss him"
3rd Base: Jordan Pocrass: .385 avg, 25 Hits, 2 Doubles, 3 Home Runs, 21 RBI's, .447 OBP
"This season was Jordan's first season as a full time player for me. He is not only a great baseball player but a better person. Always smiling, always asking questions and was the Assistant coach on the field with Raf. Jordan hit some long home runs that is for sure but as the season moved along he knew it was more about winning games that batting stats. There was a huge play in the semi finals against Caderbrook when I asked Jordan to bunt and as I expected he did it and helped us win the game. What else can you ask for from a true ball player"
Catcher: Ryan Killion .385 avg, 15 Hits, 3 Doubles, 3 Triples, 11 RBI's, 14 SB, .505 OBP
"Ryan was huge down the stretch for us. He came to play and brought his A game. I love the way he plays the game. He plays with the edge that some kids don't and that is what makes him go. He is mentally tough and works his butt off to get better. There was a play early in the season that sums up the way Ryan plays the game. We where in the 2nd game of a doubleheader at Southampton in the bottom of the 8th inning when with one out Ryan hit a double. Earlier in the game I told the kids to not second guess yourselves on the bases and if you think you can steal 3rd to please try it. Well Ryan did that and was safe. He later scored the winning run because of it. This tells you a lot about him"
DH: Matt Meyers .543 avg, 19 Hits, 4 Doubles, 3 Triples, 1 Home run, 15 RBI's, .605 OBP
"Matt was huge again this season for us. He hit a huge walk off home run the 2nd game of the season against the Morelanders and really carried our team for a few games after that. He was forced to DH because of a shoulder injury but at times played 1st base. He played 1st like he did it his entire life. When Matt puts his mind to something he will always do great. Matt is going to play baseball one day at a high level and coaching him was an honor"
Pitcher: Sean Weiss 7 Wins 0 Losses, 7 Complete Games, 2 Shutouts, 48 IP, 1.17 ERA
"Sean was the biggest surprise of the season by far. He pitched every big game for us and was a true work horse. 7 complete games, 7 wins what else can you ask for. He is really a lovable person with his personally and we all grew to love the kid. He is truly a wood bat pitcher. He keeps the ball low, throws strikes and really needs the defense to eat up the balls. All season long he did that and because of him we played for a championship. Every team in the league always asked me who he was and at the league meeting they all voted for him. He was well deserving of this award and I cant wait to see him next season"
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