The K-Tribe Hands Out the Team's End of Year Awards
Published on August 22, 2008 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Kinston Indians News Release
KINSTON - The K-Tribe handed out their end of year award before Friday's game at Historic Grainger Stadium. The team awards are voted on by K-Tribe personnel.
Kinston first baseman Beau Mills is the recipient of the Kinston Indians Pat Crawford MVP award. This may be the first of many awards this season for Mills who currently leads the Carolina League with 21 home runs and 89 RBI. Mills is also 2nd in the CL in extra base hits (58), 3rd in hits (139) and in the top five in doubles (34), slugging (.507), and runs scored (78).
Mills was the Cleveland Indian's first round pick in the 2007 draft. Mills is the son of Boston Red Sox Bench Coach Brad Mills.
Venezuelan native Hector Rondon is the winner of the Steve Olin Pitcher of the Year Award. The 20-year-old Rondon is tied for the Carolina League lead in wins with 11. Rondon is second in the CL in strikeouts with 128. Hector has a 3.72 ERA, the 7th lowest in the Carolina League. Earlier this season, Rondon was chosen to play the World Team in the MLB Futures game.
Kinston pitcher Josh Tomlin is the winner of the Gaydek Sportsmanship Award. The Whitehouse, Texas native has done a little bit of everything for the K-Tribe this year. Josh Tomlin has made 35 appearances for the K-Tribe, including 9 starts. Tomlin is 9-5 with a 3.18 ERA, striking out 102 and walking just 14 batters in 96 innings.
K-Tribe infielder Niuman Romero is the winner of the K-Tribe's Overcoming Adversity Award. Romero is having a career year, hitting .310 on the season - the third best batting average in the Carolina League. Romero has hit a career high six home runs and has the CL's longest hitting streak of the season at 21 games.
Kinston Indians Bus Driver Keith Lund is the recipient of the McAvery Award, presented to the person who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to the Kinston Indians. Since 1985, Lund has carried this franchises precious cargo around the Carolina League. From Grady Sizemore to Eric Wedge to Manny Ramirez, Lund has been their from the beginning for every one of the Cleveland Indian's future stars and coaches. More than a driver, Lund is a great contributor and friend of the K-Tribe, going above and beyond to take care of the Indians on the road.
The K-Tribe's regular season home finale is Saturday, August 23rd with Star Wars Night II - The Empire Strikes Back. The fan favorite is back, as characters from the Star Wars Universe invade Grainger Stadium. Darth Vadar, Stormtroopers, Han Solo and more out of this world guests are scheduled to appear. Game time 7pm!
Reserved seat tickets start at just $4 for students, seniors and the military. General Public reserved seats are just $6. General Admission is just $5. Parking is always free at Historic Grainger Stadium. Go online to order and print tickets at www.kinstonindians.com or call 252-527-9111 for tickets and more information.
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