Olsen Named Atlantic League Pitcher of the Year

October 4, 2024 - (York, PA) - The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball today named York Revolution starter Jon Olsen Pitcher of the Year. Olsen becomes the second Atlantic League Pitcher of the Year selection in York Revolution history, following Nick Raquet in 2023. Olsen narrowly missed achieving the triple crown in pitching for the 2024 season. Olsen was first in the league in wins (12), first in Earned Run Average (3.60) and second in strikeouts (136), only two behind the league leader in that category. Olsen ranked first in oppos... Full Story

Dirty Birds' Keon Barnum Named Player of the Year

October 4, 2024 - (Charleston, WV) - Dirty Birds' slugger Keon Barnum was named the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Player of the Year. This marks the first time a Dirty Birds player has received this honor in the Atlantic League. On Wednesday, Barnum was announced as an Atlantic League Postseason All-Star, which was voted on by coaches, managers, and executives of the league. Those same voters elected Barnum to be the player who had the most impact on a game. "It's always a pleasure to watch Keon Barnum compete," said Ben Blum... Full Story

Atlantic League Names Player and Pitcher of the Year

October 4, 2024 - (New York) - The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball today named Charleston Dirty Birds first baseman Keon Barnum as the league's Player of the Year in voting conducted by the league's managers, coaches and front office staff. The same group awarded Pitcher of the Year honors to Jon Olsen of the league champion York Revolution. Barnum led the Atlantic League with 41 home runs while helping the Dirty Birds to the South Division second half championship and a berth in the League Championship Series. The Tampa, Florida ... Full Story

Ducks Nominated for Five "Best of Long Island" Awards

October 3, 2024 - (Central Islip, N.Y.) -The Long Island Ducks have been nominated for five different awards in the 2025 "Best of Long Island" competition, presented by Bethpage Federal Credit Union. Fans may vote once per day from now through Sunday, December 15th, selecting the section and award the Ducks are nominated in and then clicking "VOTE" next to the desired nominee. QuackerJack has been nominated as Best Team Mascot in the Sports & Activities section. QJ has garnered a Best Mascot award a record 14 times and has also been named ... Full Story

• Olsen Named Atlantic League Pitcher of the Year - York Revolution (AtL) October 4
  
• Dirty Birds' Keon Barnum Named Player of the Year - Charleston Dirty Birds (AtL) October 4
  
• Atlantic League Names Player and Pitcher of the Year - (AtL) October 4
  
• Ducks Nominated for Five "Best of Long Island" Awards - Long Island Ducks (AtL) October 3
  
• PaddleHeads Venezuela Native, Roberto Pena Named Pioneer League International Player of the Year. - Missoula PaddleHeads (PL) October 3
  
• Meritus Park to Host Donut Drop - Hagerstown Flying Boxcars (AtL) October 3
  
• Dirty Birds Centerfielder Jared Carr Named Defensive Player of the Year - Charleston Dirty Birds (AtL) October 3
  
• Forney Named Atlantic League Manager of the Year - York Revolution (AtL) October 3
  
• Atlantic League Names Manager and Defensive Player of the Year - (AtL) October 3
  
• Flying Boxcars Earn ALPB Honors - Hagerstown Flying Boxcars (AtL) October 2
  
• Wisconsin Brewing Company Park Hosts Inaugural Badger Fall Classic - Lake Country DockHounds (AA) October 2
  
• PaddleHeads Outfielder Adam Fogel Named 2024 Pioneer League MVP and Rookie of the Year - Missoula PaddleHeads (PL) October 2
  
• PBL Announces Post-Season Award Winners - (PL) October 2
  
• Rodeo Meet and Greets - Gateway Grizzlies (FL) October 2
  
• American Association Wraps up Record-Setting 2024 - (AA) October 2
  
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• Vallejo Seaweed will be back in 2025 - Pecos Vallejo Times-Herald (October 5)
  
• High Wheelers earn league honors - PL Davis Enterprise (October 5)
  
• Dirty Birds' Keon Barnum is Atlantic League Player of Year - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (October 5)
  
• Area roundup: Hurricane takes out GW for third in MSAC boys soccer - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (October 4)
  
• Rockers' Aklinski, Burt earn all-defensive honors - AtL High Point Enterpise (October 3)
  
• Atlantic League: Dirty Birds' Estrada, Barnum named to All-Star team - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (October 3)
  
• FerryHawks Notebook: Atlantic League announces awards for two FerryHawks players - AtL Staten Island Advance (October 3)
  
• PaddleHeads slugger Fogel named MVP, Rookie of the Year - PL Missoulian (October 2)
  
• Area roundup: Dirty Birds' Carr named to Atlantic League all-defensive team - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (October 2)
  
• Gastonia Baseball Club awarded 2024 ???,??oePromotion of the Year' - AtL NewsBreak - Gastonia (October 1)
  
• Molloy College honors Staten Island native, who once pitched in the Majors - AtL Staten Island Advance (September 30)
  
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