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Tim Pyznarski Chosen MWL's Best Player Thursday, September 16th, 1982 Tim Pyznarski took Midwest League by storm this year, and he did it all at the age of 22. For his spectacular campaign, the Wisconsin Rapids Timber Rattlers star has been named the 1982 Midwest League Most Valuable Player Award recipient. "To be considered amongst the best in the league is overwhelming," said the third baseman. On the season he compiled a .328 batting average to go with a .434 on-base percentage. The native of Chicago, Illinois also added 33 doubles, 3 triples, 20 home runs, 69 RBIs and 87 runs scored. He received 11 first place votes, as a unanimous winner. Jim Presley of the Wisconsin Rapids Timber Rattlers finished second in voting, while Greg Smith of the Wisconsin Rapids Timber Rattlers finished third. Player - Team - First Place - Total Points Tim Pyznarski - Wisconsin Rapids Timber Rattlers - 11 - 154 Jim Presley - Wisconsin Rapids Timber Rattlers - 0 - 95 Greg Smith - Wisconsin Rapids Timber Rattlers - 0 - 91 Darryl Motley - Wisconsin Rapids Timber Rattlers - 0 - 70 Willie Perez - Quincy Cubs - 0 - 45 Chris Brown - Appleton Foxes - 0 - 44 Mike Trujillo - Appleton Foxes - 0 - 37 Juan Dorville - Danville Veterans - 0 - 23 Randy Asadoor - Appleton Foxes - 0 - 17 George Hinshaw - Appleton Foxes - 0 - 16 Donald Johnson - Danville Veterans - 0 - 13 Alan Regier - Clinton Pilots - 0 - 12 Ted Kromy - Wisconsin Rapids Timber Rattlers - 0 - 11 Albert Arrieta - Waterloo Hawks - 0 - 5 Mark Salas - Danville Veterans - 0 - 5 Mark Grant - Appleton Foxes - 0 - 4 Matt Hall - Wisconsin Rapids Timber Rattlers - 0 - 4 Charles Lusted - Quincy Cubs - 0 - 3 |
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