2063.23 Richmond Panthers Season Recap

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The Richmond Panthers finished 2063 with a record of 66-77, in 5th place in the Great Lakes Division, 14 games behind the division winner. Their record this season was 1 game better than 2062. The team was 15th in the league in runs scored and 8th in runs allowed.

POSITION PLAYER OF THE YEAR:

Last year's winner was Bharti Senagala, who has had a productive rookie season with the big league club this year.

The 2063 winner is 3B Rick Southern. Acquired from Louisville in the offseason, Southern played 92 games with the Panthers this season after being promoted from AA. Southern slashed .266/.325/.444, with 14 doubles, 15 home runs, and 54 RBI.

PITCHER OF THE YEAR:

Last year's winner was Jose Gonzalez who was traded to Cobble Hill during this season.

The 2063 winner is Rick Parsons. Parsons is a 28 year old right handed pitcher who made 3 starts with the big league club in 2061 but has been in AAA since that time. He pitched well this year, finishing 11-11 with a 3.67 ERA in 28 starts. He was tied for the team lead in wins and led the team in strikeouts. Parsons had 19 quality starts and a FIP- of 90 on the year. Parsons also made the All-Star team this season.