American League Pitcher of the Month – Sam Leever – New Westminster Salmonbellies
Sam Leever narrowly edged out Justin Verlander who was vying for his second consecutive PotM award. Leever won on the strength of his 6-0 record with two complete games in six starts in which he posted a 2.10 ERA and allowed just 29 hits in 47 innings.
Other worthy candidates for this award were:
2nd – Justin Verlander (FWC – 14 votes)
3rd – Jake Weimer (PUR – 7 votes)
National League Pitcher of the Month – Willie Foster – West Michigan Retrogrades
Willie Foster dominated NL hitters throughout the month of May posting a minuscule 1.31 ERA over 48 innings in which he allowed just 28 hits and 8 walks. No small wonder he cruised to a 5-1 mark which included two complete games and a shutout.
Other worthy candidates for this award were:
2nd – Christy Mathewson (CWH – 12 votes)
3rd – Randy Johnson (SAN – 8 votes)
American League Player of the Month – Tris Speaker – Purry Cowpokes
Unlike the pitcher voting, there was no contest for the top prize among AL hitters. Sir Tris massacred pitching all month posting an eye-popping .450 average (27/60), .515 OBP (8 walks), and .950 SLG (13 doubles, a triple, 5 homers, and 18 RBIs). And just for the hell of it, he stole a couple of bases.
Other worthy, but far distant candidates for this award were:
2nd – Joe Medwick (JSH– 10 votes)
3rd – John Mayberry (CHI – 6 votes)
National League Player of the Month – Ripper Collins – Detroit Deloreans
Ripping pitchers a new one was regularly on the menu for this Motor City masher. Collins hammered his way to 14 homers in the month and then tacked on 10 doubles and a triple while driving in 26 and scoring 26. That .388/.434/.939 slash line is just plain nasty. Nice going, sir. Like in the AL, a pretty easy choice to top honors.
Other worthy candidates for this award were:
2nd – Mel Ott (CMC – 12 votes)
3rd – Tommy Davis (WMR – 3 votes)