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Cal League Announces Three Storm as Post Season All-Stars

Published on August 29, 2012 under California League (CalL1)
Lake Elsinore Storm News Release


Lake Elsinore - The California League announced today its 2012 Post Season Awards and All-Star Team. The Lake Elsinore Storm is proud to announce pitchers Matt Andriese and Kevin Quackenbush along with designated hitter Tommy Medica have been selected representing the Storm.

On the organizational side, Head Grounds crew Peter Hayes was named Turf Manager of the Year for the second consecutive time. Hayes has now claimed the honors for the third time in four years for sustaining field excellence while maintaining the finest playing surface in the league.

Andriese, who resides locally in Redlands, CA, was the first pitcher this season to collect 10 wins in a Storm uniform. In 25 starts, Andriese is second best in the league with a 3.42 ERA while striking out 123 batters in 142 innings pitched. Andriese has the second best WHIP with a 1.18, second with a .247 opposing batting average and third in the league with an 11.13 ratio of fewest base runners per nine innings.

Quackenbush, a mid-season All-Star who represented the Storm in the California/Carolina League All-Star game, was named a full season all-star after leading all relievers with 27 saves. In 57.2 innings pitched thus far, he has 70 strikeouts, 0.94 ERA while holding opponents to a .205 batting average.

Medica, a first baseman and designated hitter, is third in the league with a .338 batting average. Medica joined the Storm in May and through 89 games, he is first in the league in doubles with 37, on-base percentage at .416 and a .633 slugging percentage. He is third in the league with 60 extra-base hits and leads the team with 18 home runs and 85 RBI. In June and July, Medica established a new franchise record with a 29-game hitting streak.

For more information on the Storm or to purchase tickets for the final five games of the regular season visit stormbaseball.com or call 951-245-4487.

Here are the rest of the awards and honors for the 2012 season:

AWARD NAME TEAM

Manager of the Year Pedro Grifol High Desert Mavericks

Coach of the Year Roy Howell High Desert Mavericks

Trainer of the Year Greg Spence Inland Empire 66ers

Turf Manager of the Year Peter Hayes Lake Elsinore Storm

Clubbie of the Year Alex Mookas Lancaster JetHawks

Most Valuable Player Billy Hamilton Bakersfield Blaze

Pitcher of the Year Christian Bergman Modesto Nuts

Rookie of the Year C.J. Cron Inland Empire 66ers

Catcher John Hicks High Desert Mavericks

First Base C.J. Cron Inland Empire 66ers

Second Base Taylor Lindsey Inland Empire 66ers

Third Base Adam Duvall San Jose Giants

Shortstop Billy Hamilton Bakersfield Blaze

Utility Steven Proscia High Desert Mavericks

Designated Hitter Tommy Medica Lake Elsinore Storm

Outfielder Leon Landry High Desert Mavericks

Outfielder George Springer Lancaster JetHawks

Outfielder Kyle Parker Modesto Nuts

Pitcher Kevin Quackenbush Lake Elsinore Storm

Pitcher Christian Bergman Modesto Nuts

Pitcher Roenis Elias High Desert Mavericks

Pitcher Matthew Andriese Lake Elsinore Storm

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