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Western League 03-04-1896
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| Breaking News | | Monday, March 2nd, 1896: WL News: Pre-Season Begins
The Western League preseason begins today and the season schedule has been released. Will teams make a run for the title this year or begin the rebuilding process? Will teams go with the vets or the young phenoms? Will ailing ballplayers return effectively after surgery? The preseason is here and it will answer many of questions the teams and the fans have been pondering. Break out the scorecards and get ready for the season. Baseball has started again!
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 | Friday, September 27th, 1895: Great Year Gets Vanlandingham WL Outstanding Hitter Award
The Western League has selected its Outstanding Hitter Award for 1895 and the honor went to Ty Vanlandingham, St. Paul's fine left fielder.
He starred this season with a .426 batting average, 203 hits, 9 home runs, 81 RBIs, .493 OBP and 97 runs scored.
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 | Thursday, September 26th, 1895: Best Pitcher Trophy Won by Gold Bugs Rutledge
21-year-old Chris Rutledge of the Grand Rapids Gold Bugs put together a good year in 1895 for such a young player. Rutledge was named today as the winner of the Western League Outstanding Pitcher Award.
Rutledge crafted an impressive 23-8 record and a 2.26 ERA. In 279 innings he allowed 243 hits, struck out 104, and walked 92.
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