Hitter of the Month – Zach Cozart (Dayton)
The shortstop hit .309/.353/.606 with 7 doubles, 3 triples and 5 HR on the month to go with 13 runs scored and 9 RBI. June was far and away his best month, lets hope he keeps it up.
Other nominees – Todd Frazier, Danny Dorn, Shaun Cumberland, Adam Rosales and Chris Dickerson
Starting Pitcher of the Month – Sam Lecure (Chattanooga)
The right hander went 4-1 with a 1.73 ERA in June. In 36.1 innings he allowed just 23 hits and 10 walks while striking out 31 batters. He didn’t allow a HR for the entire month and struck out at least 6 batters in 4 of his 6 starts on the month.
Other nominees: James Avery, Scott Carroll and Luis Montano.
Relief Pitcher of the Month – Robert Manuel – (Chattanooga)
For the second straight month Robert Manuel edges out Ramon Geronimo for this one. He pitched 15.1 innings, allowed just 8 hits and 2 walks to go with a 1.17 ERA and 19 strikeouts. He has been downright dominating for the Lookouts.
Other nominees: Ramon Geronimo, Carlos Fisher and Josh Roenicke.