Southern League Names Pitcher and Player of the Week
July 6, 2015 - Southern League (SL1) News Release
MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs announces its Pitcher and Player of the Week for June 29 through July 5. The Montgomery Biscuits swept the awards, as righthander Jake Faria was selected as the Pitcher of the Week while third baseman Patrick Leonard earned Player of the Week honors.
In just his second start at the Double-A level, Montgomery pitcher Jake Faria made his presence known to Southern League batters. Over seven hitless innings, the righty from La Palma, California did not allow a run, while walking three. Pacing the Biscuits to a 7-2 win over the visiting Biloxi Shuckers on the Fourth of July, Faria tied a Montgomery franchise record with 14 strikeouts, tossing 71 of his 108 pitches for strikes. A Florida State League All-Star last month, this is his first career weekly award.
Hitting safely in all five contests last week, Biscuits third baseman Patrick Leonard led the league with a .500 batting average, .571 on-base percentage, .833 slugging percentage and OPS of 1.405. Furthermore, he posted top-five numbers with five runs, nine hits, four extra-base hits, 15 total bases and three doubles. The St. Johns, Florida native added a homerun, three RBI and a stolen base. Leonard's most impressive performances came in back-to-back contests on July 4 and 5 against Biloxi, in which he went a combined 4-for-8 at the plate with a four runs, a double and an RBI. This is his fourth career Player of the Week award. After he earned Appalachian League honors in 2012, he was twice honored by the Florida State League last season.
Southern League Stories from July 6, 2015
- Biscuits Pull Away Late Monday, Win 5-1 to Take Series Lead - Biloxi Shuckers
- Bullpen Solid in 5-1 Win - Montgomery Biscuits
- Diaz Hurls Generals to 2-1 Victory - Mississippi Braves
- Suns and Lookouts Suspended in Fifth - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Wada Joins Smokies on MLB Rehab Assignment, 2010 AL All-Star Soriano Transferred to Tennessee - Knoxville Smokies
- Francescon Named Southern League's Top Reliever for Month of June - Knoxville Smokies
- Smith Optioned to Pensacola - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
- Francescon Named BC Relief Pitcher of the Month of June - SL1
- Smith to Jupiter; Donatello Returns from Disabled List - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Adam Brett Walker II Selected Southern League Player of the Month - SL1
- Biscuits Sweep Southern League Weekly Awards - Montgomery Biscuits
- Southern League Names Pitcher and Player of the Week - SL1
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