Revere Honored by MWL Managers in Latest Baseball America
August 15, 2008 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Beloit Sky Carp News Release
The awards keep piling up for Beloit's Ben Revere this season as he continues to excel in the Midwest League. In the most recent issue of Baseball America, Ben was named by the MWL Managers as best in the league in four different categories. The four categories include:
- Best Batting Prospect
- Best Strike Zone Judgment
- Fastest Baserunner
- Most Exciting Player
Revere currently leads the league in batting average (.380) and on-base percentage (.433), while also tied for second in stolen bases (41) and third in slugging percentage (.498). Ben also leads the Snappers in average, hits (122), doubles (17), triples (9), stolen bases, on-base percentage and slugging percentage.
Ben was drafted by the Twins in the 1st round (28th overall) of the 2007 First-Year Player draft. He spent the 2007 season as a member of the GCL Twins, where he hit .325 with 10 triples, 46 runs and 21 stolen bases.
Members of the 2007 Snappers were also mentioned in the article as best in the Florida State League in four different categories. The four former Snappers are:
- Anthony Slama (Best Reliever)
- Wilson Ramos (Best Defensive Catcher)
- Yancarlos Ortiz (Best Infield Arm)
- Jeff Smith (Best Manager Prospect)
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