Five Surf Dawgs Named to All-League Team
September 20, 2006 - Golden Baseball League (GBL)
San Diego Surf Dawgs News Release
SAN DIEGO - The Golden Baseball League has announced its post-season All-League team, and five San Diego Surf Dawgs -- second baseman Adam Mandel, outfielders Seth Pietsch and Scott Goodman, and pitchers Josh Rummonds and E.J. Shanks -- were included in the 22-man squad released Monday.
Mandel finished second in the League in hits (104) in 2006. His .324 batting average in 2006 was fifth best in the League and he finished third in runs scored (59). Mandel tied for the Surf Dawgs lead in games played (75) and was a catyst all season long for a team that finished second in the League in overall team batting average. Mandel also gained recognition for an outstanding performance in the League's inaugural All-Star game, when he went hit a double in each of his five at-bats.
Despite leaving the Surf Dawgs on August 1 in a trade with the Joliet Jackhammers, Pietsch amassed enough plate appearances to lead the League in hitting with a .353 batting average. Pietsch also finished third in the League in On Base Percentage (.429).
Goodman, who was released by the Surf Dawgs in mid-August to pursue opportunities with other teams, appeared in 65 games and hit .296 with 10 HRs and 49 RBIs. Goodman's HR and RBI totals were the highest on the Surf Dawgs in 2006.
Rummonds finished second in the League in saves with 13. The San Diego resident finished with a 1-1 record and a 2.00 earned run average in 27 appearances.
Shanks earned his spot on the All-League team with a 6-1 record and a 1.78 earned run average in 30 appearances. The Las Vegas resident led the Surf Dawgs in all three categories (wins, ERA, and appearances).
Surf Dawgs outfielder Matt Maloney was earlier recognized as the League's Rookie of the Year. Maloney lead all GBL rookies with a .324 batting average, 7 home runs, and 38 RBI's in 50 games for the Surf Dawgs.
Below is a complete list of the 2006 GBL post-season All-League team:
C: Marcus Jensen, Reno Silver Sox (.340, 14 HRs, 57 RBIs, 1.000 Field Pct)
1B: Desi Wilson, Chico Outlaws (.333, 58 Runs, 58 RBIs)
2B: Adam Mandel, San Diego Surf Dawgs (.324, 59 Runs, 104 Hits)
3B: Henry Calderon, Yuma Scorpions (.327, 46 Runs, 28 Stolen Bases)
SS: Bret LeVier, Fullerton Flyers (.274, 54 Runs)
UTIL: Craig Kuzmic, Chico Outlaws (.319, 12 HRs, 53 RBIs)
OF: Seth Pietsch, San Diego Surf Dawgs (.353, 5 HR, 27 RBIs)
OF: Jason Van Meetren, Chico Outlaws (.311, 4 HRs, 51 RBIs)
OF: Jeff LaRue, Long Beach Armada (.296, 13 HR, 58 RBIs)
OF: Scott Goodman, San Diego Surf Dawgs (.296, 10 HR, 49 RBIs)
DH: Peanut Williams, Fullerton Flyers (.308, 20 HRs, 75 RBIs)
SP: Chris Jakubaskaus, Fullerton Flyers (8-1, 3.09 ERA, 96 IP, 76 Ks)
SP: Andre Simpson, Long Beach Armada (7-6, 3.28 ERA, 123 IP, 140 Ks, 4 CG)
SP: Ben Thurmond, Reno Silver Sox (8-4, 3.43 ERA, 100 IP, 83 Ks)
SP: Phil Springman, Chico Outlaws (7-1, 2.92 ERA, 71 IP, 45 Ks)
SP: Brian Kroll, Chico Outlaws (9-5, 3.39 ERA, 106 IP, 72 Ks)
SP: Nate Sevier, Reno Silver Sox (6-2, 2.25 ERA, 32 Games)
RP: Josh Rummonds, San Diego Surf Dawgs (1-1, 2.00 ERA, 13 Saves, 27 Games)
RP: Scott Schneider, Reno Silver Sox (2-4, 2.78 ERA, 19 Saves, 34 Games)
RP: E.J. Shanks, San Diego Surf Dawgs (6-1, 1.78 ERA, 3 Saves, 30 Games)
RP: Mike Peck, Long Beach Armada (1-2, 1.67 ERA, 6 Saves, 26 Games)
RP: Wes Faust, Fullerton Flyers (7-3, 3.98 ERA, 11 Saves, 30 Games)
Player of the Year: Peanut Williams, 1B/DH, Fullerton Flyers
Pitcher of the Year: Chris Jakubauskas, RHP, Fullerton Flyers
Rookie of the Year: Matt Maloney, OF, San Diego Surf Dawgs
Rookie Pitcher of the Year: Phil Springman, RHP, Chico Outlaws
Manager of the Year: Les Lancaster, Reno Silver Sox
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