Skyhawks Hunt and Jova lead Can-Am League in Hits
Published on June 29, 2009 under Canadian American League (Can-Am)
Sussex Skyhawks News Release
The Skyhawks have been strong offensively in the 2009 season. With a team batting average of .295, they currently have the second highest average in the Can-Am League, just behind the New Jersey Jackals averaging .301. As a team the Skyhawks have scored 170 runs off 310 hits and 16 home runs this season. The Skyhawks also have two players tied for most hits in the Can-Am League, third baseman Jeremy Hunt and outfielder Maikel Jova, each with 39 hits this season. Jeremy Hunt has appeared in 30 games this season with the Skyhawks, batting .351 with 39 hits, 3 home runs, and 17 RBI's, which puts him in the second place spot for batting top 10 in the league. With 11 doubles, he is currently tied with teammate Jorge Moreno for most doubles in the league. His on-base percentage of .416 puts him in the fourth highest in the league. Hunt joins the Skyhawks this year after playing for Lake Ellsinore Storm in 2008, the Class A California League San Diego Padres Affiliate, appearing in 101 games and ending with an average of .266, 11 HR, and 52 RBI's. A resident of Tampa, Florida, Hunt is originally from Greensboro, NC. He attended Villanova University where he played college ball. Maikel Jova, with a batting average of .305, has also appeared in 30 games this season. He currently has 39 hits, eight doubles and one home run. With 31 RBI's, Jova is tied for first place in the league. Jova is also a new addition to the Skyhawks this season. A resident of San Jose, Costa Rica, the 28 year old veteran played for the Yuma Scorpions of the Golden League in 2008. Last season he appeared in 84 games with an AVG of .359, a RBI of 88 and 9 HR.
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