End of 2009 Season Report

Ladies, Gentlemen, and PeteC, your 2009 Rookie of the Year

Felipe Solano Washington D.C. 42's Age: 28 B/T: R/R Born: Twin Falls, ID Position(s): P (SP2) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Felipe Solano gives DC it's 2nd consecutive ROY, following Mendy Griffin in 2008 and further strengthening the Washington pitching staff.

DC made the playoffs for the 2nd straight season and beat New Orleans in the first round 3 games to 1. Washington then lost a great series to namshub and his World Series champion Syracuse team 2 games to 3.

Bobby Nelson won his 2nd gold glove at shortstop. Nelson won on the merits of 4 total errors in 120 games for a .992 fielding % and 7 plus plays without a negative one.


Felipe Solano, Sammy Henriquez, and Yamid Encarnacion were 2009 all star reserves for the National League

Minor League Results and Major Awards

AAA 103-41, lost in World Series 4-0 to Charleston
All Stars - Pitchers Matthew Stanley, Roy Pall, & Jose Johnson, Vasco Hernandez (1B), Carl Johnstone (CF), Danys Pujols (RF*)
Cy Young - Jose Johnson
Newcomer - Jose Johnson
Gold Glove - Vasco Hernandez

AA 101-43, lost in League Championship Series 4-0 to New Orleans
All Stars - Pitchers Oleg Cox, Mateo Pena, & Justin Seay, Willie Leon (1B), Haywood Twitchell (2B*), Guillermo Estrada (3B*), Carlton Grimes (CF), Bert Hughes (RF*)
Cy Young - Justin Seay
Newcomer - Haywood Twitchell
Silver Slugger - Haywood Twitchell (2B), Bert Hughes (RF)
Gold Glove - Guillermo Estrada (3B)

HiA 90-54, lost in Division Championship Series 3-2 to Ottawa
All Stars - Pitchers Corey Torrealba & Matt Romero, Charles Pride (3B*)
Gold Glove - Erik Bailes (2B), Ken Ramirez (RF)

LoA 74-70, missed playoffs
All Star - Matt Fultz (3B*)
Gold Glove - Louie Sanchez (SS), Ken Tracy (CF)

Rookie 31-45, missed playoffs
All Star - Hersh Simms (DH*)
Silver Slugger - Hersh Simms

* - Denotes All Star Starter