Eastern League Names Rubel Best Player Tuesday, October 5th, 1982 Mike Rubel took Eastern League by storm this year, and he did it all at the age of 22.
For his spectacular campaign, the Lynn Sailors star has been named the 1982 Eastern League Most Valuable Player Award recipient.
"To be considered amongst the best in the league is overwhelming," said the first baseman.
On the season he compiled a .290 batting average to go with a .432 on-base percentage. The native of The United States also added 25 doubles, 3 triples, 33 home runs, 83 RBIs and 82 runs scored.
Burke Tops Eastern League Pitchers Monday, October 4th, 1982 Tim Burke of the Reading Phillies had a fine 21-4 season in 1982 and today claimed the Eastern League Pitcher of the Year Award.
He started 27 times, threw 229.2 innings while collecting 176 strikeouts and fashioned a 1.96 ERA. Burke allowed only 175 hits, 85 walks and a .211 opponents' batting average.
