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Bozeman Pitcher Gets Most Valuable Player Award
Sunday, October 3rd, 1982
He's only 23 years old, but Jim Gott of the Bozeman Pheasants has clearly established himself as a star of Pioneer League.

His status grew today as the ace pitcher was named the winner of the 1982 Pioneer League Most Valuable Player Award.

"I just want to pitch well and win games," he said. "The awards are nice though."

Gott's award-winning season saw him put up a 18-5 record through 25 starts, throwing 214 innings. He had 211 strikeouts with 53 walks and a 2.14 ERA. Opponents hit only .189 against him during the season.

He received 12 first place votes, as a unanimous winner. Neil Bryant of the Williston Water Wolves finished second in voting, while Mike Warren of the Williston Water Wolves finished third.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Jim Gott - Bozeman Pheasants - 12 - 168
Neil Bryant - Williston Water Wolves - 0 - 82
Mike Warren - Williston Water Wolves - 0 - 82
Fernando Gonzalez - Bozeman Pheasants - 0 - 65
Pat Jelks - Williston Water Wolves - 0 - 54
Troy Afenir - Minot Jets - 0 - 50
Brent Milligan - Medicine Hat Blue Jays - 0 - 41
Darrel Akerfelds - Medicine Hat Blue Jays - 0 - 30
Mike Villa - Minot Jets - 0 - 23
Marlin McPhail - Magic Valley Magicians - 0 - 21
Matt Cimo - Magic Valley Magicians - 0 - 20
Roberto Casasnovas - Ogden Spikes - 0 - 10
Pat Borders - Williston Water Wolves - 0 - 9
John McAnally - Butte Copper Kings - 0 - 9
Randy Day - Billings Mustangs - 0 - 8
Julian Polanco - Great Falls Voyagers - 0 - 8
Robby Thompson - Williston Water Wolves - 0 - 8
Billy Fink - Bozeman Pheasants - 0 - 5
Leo Enriquez - Butte Copper Kings - 0 - 4
Kim Christensen - Caldwell Claws - 0 - 3
Donald Fenton - Great Falls Voyagers - 0 - 3
Tom Duggan - Bozeman Pheasants - 0 - 2
John Mitchell - Williston Water Wolves - 0 - 2
Steven Sitek - Williston Water Wolves - 0 - 1

Pitcher of the Year Award Presented to Bozeman Star
Saturday, October 2nd, 1982
The Pioneer League announced today that Jim Gott has been chosen the Pitcher of the Year Award winner for 1982. The Bozeman starter had everything working for him this past season as he breezed to a 18-5 record.

In his award-winning season Gott crafted a 2.14 ERA in 214 innings with 211 strikeouts and 53 walks. Opposing batters hit .189 against him in his 25 starts.

He received 12 first place votes, as a unanimous winner. Mike Warren of the Williston Water Wolves finished second in voting, while Neil Bryant of the Williston Water Wolves finished third.

Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Jim Gott - Bozeman Pheasants - 12 - 84
Mike Warren - Williston Water Wolves - 0 - 44
Neil Bryant - Williston Water Wolves - 0 - 36
Fernando Gonzalez - Bozeman Pheasants - 0 - 25
Brent Milligan - Medicine Hat Blue Jays - 0 - 13
Darrel Akerfelds - Medicine Hat Blue Jays - 0 - 1
Mike Villa - Minot Jets - 0 - 1

Pioneer League Platinum Stick Award Winners Picked
Friday, October 1st, 1982
The Pioneer League Platinum Stick Award is a coveted award that goes to the player at each position with the strongest offensive performance in the past year. The winners for 1982 are:

Catcher
Troy Afenir (Minot Jets)
.314/.401/.583, 223 AB, 15 HR, 139 wRC+, 2.6 WAR

First Baseman
Roberto Casasnovas (Ogden Spikes)
.302/.450/.598, 179 AB, 14 HR, 8 SB, 162 wRC+, 2.4 WAR

Second Baseman
Marlin McPhail (Magic Valley Magicians)
.314/.397/.558, 258 AB, 14 HR, 1 SB, 136 wRC+, 1.8 WAR

Third Baseman
Joseph Wesley (Caldwell Claws)
.251/.455/.470, 215 AB, 9 HR, 4 SB, 144 wRC+, 3.0 WAR

Shortstop
Randy Day (Billings Mustangs)
.294/.396/.555, 245 AB, 15 HR, 5 SB, 136 wRC+, 1.6 WAR

Left Fielder
Matt Cimo (Magic Valley Magicians)
.345/.402/.593, 258 AB, 12 HR, 4 SB, 145 wRC+, 2.3 WAR

Center Fielder
Billy Fink (Bozeman Pheasants)
.307/.420/.471, 238 AB, 8 HR, 16 SB, 127 wRC+, 2.6 WAR

Right Fielder
Devon White (Williston Water Wolves)
.343/.386/.529, 210 AB, 2 HR, 11 SB, 129 wRC+, 1.4 WAR

Designated Hitter
Juan Picart (Fargo Brewmasters)
.365/.409/.425, 285 AB, 1 HR, 14 SB, 116 wRC+, 0.7 WAR

LEAGUE LEADERS AVG

Juan Picart - FGB

.365

2	Elton Hooker	FGB	.356
3	Matt Cimo	MVM	.345
4	Devon White	WWF	.343
5	2 tied with		.340

LEAGUE LEADERS HR

5 tied with

1	Troy Afenir	MIJ	15
1	Randy Day	BiMu	15
1	Pat Jelks	WWF	15
1	2 more tied with		15

LEAGUE LEADERS RBI

Gregory Robles - CAL

2	Troy Afenir	MIJ	64
3	Dave Smith	CAL	60
4	Marlin McPhail	MVM	59
5	2 tied with		57

LEAGUE LEADERS W

Jim Gott - BOZ

2	Fernando Gonzalez	LOD	11
3	Darrel Akerfelds	MED	10
3	Neil Bryant	WWF	10
3	2 more tied with		10

LEAGUE LEADERS ERA

Jim Gott - BOZ

2.14

2	Mike Warren	WWF	2.20
3	Donald Fenton	GFV	2.21
4	Neil Bryant	WWF	2.57
5	Fernando Gonzalez	LOD	2.59

LEAGUE LEADERS K

Jim Gott - BOZ

211

2	Bill Wegman	WAT	126
3	Fernando Gonzalez	LOD	113
4	Rick Felt	BiMu	103
5	Darrel Akerfelds	MED	90

NEWS

PIONEER LEAGUE STANDINGS

Spring Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Williston Water Wolves	51	20	.718	-
Bozeman Pheasants	50	21	.704	1.0
Medicine Hat Blue Jays	44	26	.629	6.5
Minot Jets	38	32	.543	12.5
Fargo Brewmasters	34	36	.486	16.5
Idaho Falls Spuds	16	54	.229	34.5
Fall Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Great Falls Voyagers	42	28	.600	-
Butte Copper Kings	39	31	.557	3.0
Billings Mustangs	35	35	.500	7.0
Caldwell Claws	35	35	.500	7.0
Ogden Spikes	25	45	.357	17.0
Magic Valley Magicians	12	58	.171	30.0

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