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1982 Top Player Honored By AA Monday, October 4th, 1982 Mickey Tettleton took American Association by storm this year, and he did it all at the age of 22. For his spectacular campaign, the Evansville Triplets star has been named the 1982 American Association Most Valuable Player Award recipient. "To be considered amongst the best in the league is overwhelming," said the catcher. On the season he compiled a .257 batting average to go with a .392 on-base percentage. The native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma also added 20 doubles, no triples, 22 home runs, 74 RBIs and 66 runs scored. He received 7 first place votes out of a possible 8. Ron Kittle of the Evansville Triplets finished second in voting with 1 first place vote, while Don Money of the Omaha Storm Chasers finished third. Player - Team - First Place - Total Points Mickey Tettleton - Evansville Triplets - 7 - 107 Ron Kittle - Evansville Triplets - 1 - 77 Don Money - Omaha Storm Chasers - 0 - 51 Mike Pagliarulo - Tulsa Drillers - 0 - 48 Cecil Fielder - Oklahoma City 89ers - 0 - 43 Jim Adduci - Tulsa Drillers - 0 - 41 Lloyd Moseby - Evansville Triplets - 0 - 36 Cory Mihalic - Evansville Triplets - 0 - 35 Paul Householder - Tulsa Drillers - 0 - 17 Luis Garcia - Tulsa Drillers - 0 - 6 Ronald Little - Iowa Oaks - 0 - 4 Dallas Williams - Denver Bears - 0 - 4 George A Bell - Denver Bears - 0 - 1 Tom Beyers - Denver Bears - 0 - 1 Pat Jones - Evansville Triplets - 0 - 1 |
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