OAPBA announces winner of 2011 crown

Rod Caborn writes to announce the conclusion of the Orlando APBA League season.  Here are the details:

Joe Passiatore’s Platoon (50-34) rolled over Walt Taylor’s record-setting Whatevers (59-25, new league record for wins in a season) to capture his third straight Orlando APBA Association crown and his eighth in the league’s 23-year history. 

League leaders (84 G schedule, eight teams, 25 man active roster, F-T-F league)

Batting avg: Todd Helton, Titans .366

Home runs: Chase Utley, Devils 21

RBI: Joe Mauer, Whatevers 64

Wins: Chris Carpenter, Platoon 13-1, Zack Greinke, Platoon 11-1

ERA: Chris Carpenter, Platoon 2.06

Saves: Ryan Franklin, Whatevers, Trevor Hoffman Beefers, tied at 21

MVP: Joe Mauer, Whatevers

OAPBA will conduct its 2011 draft on Jan. 22 in downtown Orlando. Likely will be adding a ninth team to the league with addition of Jonathan Stilwell, Altamonte Springs, Fla.

Congrats to everyone and good luck in your 2011 draft!