American League Pitcher of the Month – Greg Maddux – Fort Worth Cats

Mr. Maddux was nothing short of stellar in the first month of the season compiling a 5-0 record (1^st), 1.48 ERA (2^nd)  with a minuscule 4.3 hits, and 5.5 baserunners allowed per 9 innings (both 1^st). The perennial Cy Young candidate was the top vote-getter for Pitcher of the Month and a unanimous selection. Glad he is in the AL.

Other worthy candidates for this award were:
2^nd – Tom Glavine (Jack Street Hustlers)
3^rd – Johan Santana (Cincinnati Knight)

National League Pitcher of the Month – Christy Mathewson – Clockwork Heros

Savvy Ken Kuryliw snagged this Deadball Era legend 14^th overall and Christy’s done nothing but make hitters suffer since. Somehow Mathewson has been beaten twice despite sporting a sublime 1.25 ERA (2^nd). He is tops in the NL with 64.2 innings pitched and 56 strikeouts and second with a 5-2 record. Not too shabby.

Other worthy candidates for this award were:
2^nd – Satchel Paige (Fantomz Force)
3^rd – Juan Guzman (Virginia Cavaliers)

American League Player of the Month – Martin Dihigo – New Westminster Salmonbellies

Stolen from yours truly by traitorous fellow Canadian Brian Simpson early in the draft, El Maestro spent the first month of the season smacking the crap out of the ball. All Dihigo did in April was hit .397 (1^st), hit 8 homers (4^th), drive-in 24 RBIs (4^th), post a .443 OBP (3^rd), and led the league in slugging at a meager .782. Kudos to you, BS.

Other worthy candidates for this award were:
2^nd – John Mayberry (Chicago Nine)
3^rd – Mark McGwire (Jack Street Hustlers)

National League Player of the Month – Jim Bottomley – Hoboken Zephyrs

This native of Oglesby, Illinois is likely one of the best things to ever happen to the town of Hoboken. Sunny Jim was the top vote-getter for the month thanks to his .346 avg (4^th), .414 OBP (5^th), and .679 SLG (1^st). Just for shits and giggles, Bottomley hit 7 doubles, 2 triples and 5 homers in 23 games which translated into 21 RBIs (4^th). Maybe not the best at many things, but one of the greatest at everything. Together with PoM candidate and teammate Stan Spence, the Zephyrs were able to pack a deadly 1-2 punch throughout April.

Other worthy candidates for this award were:
2^nd – Jose Bautista (Climax Cougars)
3^rd – Stan Spence (Hoboken Zephyrs)