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SOUTHERN LEAGUE NEWS 12/27/2004
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Wednesday, October 13th , 2004
C Russell Martin of the Birmingham Barons honored: Wins the 2004 SOUL Most Valuable Player Award.
CF Melvin Upton Jr. of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the 2004 SOUL Most Valuable Player Award.
RF Kevin Mahar of the Garland Tomahawks honored: Finished 3rd in 2004 SOUL Most Valuable Player Award voting.

Tuesday, October 12th , 2004
SP Juan Dominguez of the Chattanooga Lookouts honored: Wins the 2004 SOUL Pitcher of the Year Award.
SP Jonathan Sanchez of the Orlando Twins honored: Finished 2nd in 2004 SOUL Pitcher of the Year Award voting.
SP Pablo Ortega of the Birmingham Barons honored: Finished 3rd in 2004 SOUL Pitcher of the Year Award voting.

Sunday, October 10th , 2004
C Russell Martin of the Birmingham Barons honored: Wins the 2004 SOUL Platinum Stick Award at C.
1B Kila Ka'aihue of the Chattanooga Lookouts honored: Wins the 2004 SOUL Platinum Stick Award at 1B.
2B Jesus Merchan of the Birmingham Barons honored: Wins the 2004 SOUL Platinum Stick Award at 2B.
RF Nate Schierholtz of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the 2004 SOUL Platinum Stick Award at 3B.
CF Melvin Upton Jr. of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the 2004 SOUL Platinum Stick Award at SS.
CF Darnell McDonald of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the 2004 SOUL Platinum Stick Award at LF.
CF Alejandro De Aza of the Columbus Mudcats honored: Wins the 2004 SOUL Platinum Stick Award at CF.
RF Kevin Mahar of the Garland Tomahawks honored: Wins the 2004 SOUL Platinum Stick Award at RF.
RF Brent Clevlen of the Columbus Mudcats honored: Wins the 2004 SOUL Platinum Stick Award at DH.

Saturday, October 9th , 2004
RP Dale Thayer of the Birmingham Barons honored: Wins the 2004 SOUL Reliever of the Year Award.
RP Ryan Wagner of the Knoxville Blue Jays honored: Finished 2nd in 2004 SOUL Reliever of the Year Award voting.
RP D.J. Carrasco of the Knoxville Blue Jays honored: Finished 3rd in 2004 SOUL Reliever of the Year Award voting.

Friday, October 8th , 2004
SP Chris Waters of the Jacksonville Expos honored: Wins the 2004 SOUL Great Glove Award at P.
C Yunir Garcia of the Garland Tomahawks honored: Wins the 2004 SOUL Great Glove Award at C.
3B Valentin Gamez of the Garland Tomahawks honored: Wins the 2004 SOUL Great Glove Award at 1B.
2B Jesus Merchan of the Birmingham Barons honored: Wins the 2004 SOUL Great Glove Award at 2B.
SS Bradley Smith of the Memphis Chicks honored: Wins the 2004 SOUL Great Glove Award at 3B.
SS Tom Nevers of the Knoxville Blue Jays honored: Wins the 2004 SOUL Great Glove Award at SS.
CF Darnell McDonald of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the 2004 SOUL Great Glove Award at LF.
CF Buck Coats of the Birmingham Barons honored: Wins the 2004 SOUL Great Glove Award at CF.
RF Seth Smith of the Columbus Mudcats honored: Wins the 2004 SOUL Great Glove Award at RF.

Friday, October 1st , 2004
RF Nate Schierholtz of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the SOUL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Willie Adams of the Huntsville Stars honored: Wins the SOUL Pitcher of the Month Award.

Tuesday, September 28th , 2004
RF Nate Schierholtz of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the 2004 Round 1 MVP Award.

Friday, September 17th , 2004
Charlotte Knights: The Charlotte Knights have announced that they set their team focus from 'Neutral' to 'Rebuilding'

Monday, September 13th , 2004
3B Andy LaRoche of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Sunday, September 12th , 2004
Chattanooga Lookouts: Juan Dominguez pitches a NO-HITTER against the Memphis Chicks with 10 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!

Thursday, September 9th , 2004
Birmingham Barons: Pablo Ortega pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Orlando Twins with 7 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!

Monday, September 6th , 2004
RF Seth Smith of the Columbus Mudcats honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.
Chattanooga Lookouts: Chris Lubanski got suspended 4 games after ejection following arguing a strike call.

Saturday, September 4th , 2004
Birmingham Barons: Pablo Ortega pitches a 1-hit shutout against the Garland Tomahawks with 12 strikeouts and 3 BB allowed!

Wednesday, September 1st , 2004
RF Nate Schierholtz of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the SOUL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Ignacio Montano of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the SOUL Pitcher of the Month Award.

Monday, August 30th , 2004
CF Darnell McDonald of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Monday, August 23rd , 2004
C Russell Martin of the Birmingham Barons honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.
Goodrich Yellow Jackets: The Goodrich Yellow Jackets have announced that they set their team focus from 'Neutral' to 'Rebuilding'

Thursday, August 19th , 2004
Birmingham Barons: Oscar Rivera strikes out 15 against the Memphis Chicks.

Monday, August 16th , 2004
SP Ignacio Montano of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Saturday, August 14th , 2004
Greenville Braves: Ignacio Montano pitches a NO-HITTER against the Memphis Chicks with 12 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!

Friday, August 13th , 2004
Charlotte Knights: Ignacio Avila got suspended 3 games after ejection following arguing a strike call.

Thursday, August 12th , 2004
Huntsville Stars: Jason Phillips pitches a NO-HITTER against the Memphis Chicks with 12 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!

Monday, August 9th , 2004
RF Kevin Mahar of the Garland Tomahawks honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Monday, August 2nd , 2004
SP Brad Thomas of the Knoxville Blue Jays honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Sunday, August 1st , 2004
CF Melvin Upton Jr. of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the SOUL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Dewon Brazelton of the Birmingham Barons honored: Wins the SOUL Pitcher of the Month Award.

Monday, July 26th , 2004
RF Luis Alfonso Garcia of the Knoxville Blue Jays honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Sunday, July 25th , 2004
Memphis Chicks: Manny Tejada sets the SOUL regular season game record for strikeouts with 18.
Jacksonville Expos: Manny Tejada pitches a NO-HITTER against the Memphis Chicks with 18 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!

Monday, July 19th , 2004
C Russell Martin of the Birmingham Barons honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Monday, July 12th , 2004
1B Kila Ka'aihue of the Chattanooga Lookouts honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Sunday, July 11th , 2004
East All-Star Game Selections announced:
SP Eric Hacker (JaEx) - 5-4, 1.55 ERA, 116.0 IP, 0.89 WHIP, 8.8 K/9, 2.3 WAR
SP J.A. Happ (OrTw) - 9-4, 2.40 ERA, 116.1 IP, 0.97 WHIP, 9.5 K/9, 2.3 WAR
SP Phil Hughes (ChKn) - 5-4, 1.85 ERA, 102.1 IP, 0.97 WHIP, 10.9 K/9, 1.7 WAR
SP Mike MacDonald (OrTw) - 5-2, 2.00 ERA, 76.1 IP, 0.81 WHIP, 6.8 K/9, 1.3 WAR
SP Josh Muecke (OrTw) - 9-4, 2.12 ERA, 106.1 IP, 0.88 WHIP, 9.9 K/9, 1.6 WAR
SP Joe Smith (GrBr) - 10-4, 2.55 ERA, 109.1 IP, 1.12 WHIP, 9.0 K/9, 2.4 WAR
SP Manny Tejada (JaEx) - 5-4, 2.08 ERA, 99.1 IP, 0.86 WHIP, 10.8 K/9, 2.1 WAR
RP Luis Arroyo (JaEx) - 6-2, 1.84 ERA, 44.0 IP, 0.91 WHIP, 7.4 K/9, 0.4 WAR
RP Eddy Garcia (ChKn) - 4-3, 1.34 ERA, 53.2 IP, 0.75 WHIP, 9.9 K/9, 0.7 WAR
RP Scott Munter (OrTw) - 3-0, 1.26 ERA, 43.0 IP, 1.00 WHIP, 9.8 K/9, 0.9 WAR
RP Bubba Nelson (CoMu) - 5-0, 5 SV, 1.37 ERA, 46.0 IP, 0.91 WHIP, 9.6 K/9, 0.9 WAR
CL Jason Bergmann (JaEx) - 1-2, 20 SV, 0.96 ERA, 37.2 IP, 0.72 WHIP, 12.4 K/9, 1.9 WAR
C Robinzon Diaz (OrTw) - .299/.361/.425, 87 AB, 2 HR, 1 SB, 170 wRC+, 0.7 WAR
C Eric Langill (GrBr) - .175/.298/.320, 97 AB, 4 HR, 124 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
C Andres Pagan (JaEx) - .216/.263/.402, 194 AB, 9 HR, 5 SB, 134 wRC+, 1.9 WAR
2B Andrew Beattie (ChKn) - .200/.288/.290, 210 AB, 3 HR, 4 SB, 104 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
2B Ben Zobrist (GAR) - .198/.328/.333, 273 AB, 8 HR, 6 SB, 126 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
3B Luke Allen (GrBr) - .249/.339/.418, 285 AB, 12 HR, 9 SB, 161 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
3B Angel Chavez (ChKn) - .190/.278/.306, 310 AB, 8 HR, 12 SB, 105 wRC+, 1.8 WAR
3B Matt Craig (CoMu) - .199/.264/.328, 256 AB, 8 HR, 3 SB, 109 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
3B Rodney Nye (ChKn) - .217/.313/.324, 244 AB, 6 HR, 3 SB, 126 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
SS Ivan Ochoa (GAR) - .179/.293/.261, 291 AB, 4 HR, 13 SB, 96 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
LF Garrett Guzman (ChKn) - .223/.294/.366, 224 AB, 6 HR, 4 SB, 128 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
CF Darren Blakely (JaEx) - .183/.301/.324, 262 AB, 9 HR, 6 SB, 124 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
CF Alejandro De Aza (CoMu) - .218/.321/.336, 262 AB, 6 HR, 19 SB, 128 wRC+, 3.4 WAR
CF Darnell McDonald (GrBr) - .211/.274/.351, 251 AB, 5 HR, 17 SB, 115 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
CF Melvin Upton Jr. (GrBr) - .223/.318/.375, 301 AB, 10 HR, 14 SB, 146 wRC+, 4.6 WAR
CF Barry Wesson (GrBr) - .254/.341/.420, 181 AB, 5 HR, 8 SB, 165 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
RF Matt Carson (OrTw) - .237/.293/.333, 198 AB, 4 HR, 3 SB, 119 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
RF Brent Clevlen (CoMu) - .212/.297/.394, 259 AB, 12 HR, 4 SB, 144 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
RF Josh Kroeger (ChKn) - .247/.313/.421, 299 AB, 8 HR, 2 SB, 156 wRC+, 3.6 WAR
RF Kevin Mahar (GAR) - .220/.275/.394, 254 AB, 9 HR, 7 SB, 130 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
RF Joe Mather (ChKn) - .257/.333/.409, 303 AB, 9 HR, 4 SB, 161 wRC+, 3.1 WAR
West All-Star Game Selections announced:
SP Gorky Batista (GOO) - 9-6, 2.30 ERA, 98.0 IP, 0.85 WHIP, 9.8 K/9, 1.8 WAR
SP Dewon Brazelton (BiBa) - 3-1, 1.09 ERA, 49.1 IP, 0.81 WHIP, 10.0 K/9, 1.1 WAR
SP Kevin Correia (ChLo) - 7-3, 2.15 ERA, 100.2 IP, 0.82 WHIP, 10.6 K/9, 2.4 WAR
SP Juan Dominguez (ChLo) - 5-3, 1.67 ERA, 102.1 IP, 0.88 WHIP, 9.9 K/9, 2.8 WAR
SP J.D. Durbin (ChLo) - 4-5, 1.84 ERA, 83.0 IP, 0.92 WHIP, 11.1 K/9, 1.1 WAR
SP Chris Fussell (HuSt) - 6-4, 2.18 ERA, 107.1 IP, 0.97 WHIP, 10.8 K/9, 1.9 WAR
SP Frankie McGill (KnBl) - 6-3, 1.76 ERA, 97.0 IP, 0.88 WHIP, 9.7 K/9, 2.0 WAR
SP Brent Schoening (KnBl) - 8-3, 2.42 ERA, 100.1 IP, 0.94 WHIP, 10.5 K/9, 2.6 WAR
SP Matt Wright (ChLo) - 7-2, 1.47 ERA, 98.0 IP, 0.59 WHIP, 10.3 K/9, 3.3 WAR
RP Brian Brantley (GOO) - 1-3, 1.99 ERA, 63.1 IP, 0.88 WHIP, 9.9 K/9, 0.5 WAR
RP D.J. Carrasco (KnBl) - 2-1, 1.39 ERA, 51.2 IP, 0.72 WHIP, 10.5 K/9, 0.7 WAR
RP Ryan Wagner (KnBl) - 4-1, 0.66 ERA, 40.2 IP, 0.44 WHIP, 11.7 K/9, 1.6 WAR
CL Andy Sisco (KnBl) - 6-2, 14 SV, 1.72 ERA, 31.1 IP, 0.96 WHIP, 11.5 K/9, 1.5 WAR
CL Dale Thayer (BiBa) - 3-3, 7 SV, 0.66 ERA, 41.0 IP, 0.59 WHIP, 13.8 K/9, 3.1 WAR
C Nick Franzese (MeCh) - .166/.267/.281, 253 AB, 7 HR, 93 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
C Russell Martin (BiBa) - .247/.352/.399, 263 AB, 4 HR, 4 SB, 155 wRC+, 4.2 WAR
C Edgar R. Martinez (ChLo) - .211/.325/.328, 180 AB, 5 HR, 1 SB, 134 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
1B Eric Crozier (KnBl) - .239/.336/.421, 209 AB, 10 HR, 2 SB, 165 wRC+, 3.4 WAR
1B Kila Ka'aihue (ChLo) - .212/.310/.397, 297 AB, 15 HR, 152 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
1B Scott Moore (HuSt) - .230/.322/.391, 174 AB, 5 HR, 1 SB, 148 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
2B Francisco Arias (HuSt) - .213/.301/.332, 211 AB, 4 HR, 5 SB, 124 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
2B Steve Garrabrants (ChLo) - .229/.309/.417, 144 AB, 7 HR, 14 SB, 157 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
2B Jesus Merchan (BiBa) - .202/.293/.311, 228 AB, 5 HR, 3 SB, 115 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
3B Heber Gomez (BiBa) - .233/.315/.327, 245 AB, 4 HR, 126 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
3B Koyie Hill (HuSt) - .231/.300/.319, 238 AB, 3 HR, 1 SB, 115 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
SS Robert Andino (ChLo) - .205/.287/.334, 293 AB, 6 HR, 8 SB, 116 wRC+, 3.6 WAR
SS Steve Medrano (MeCh) - .166/.249/.226, 265 AB, 3 HR, 18 SB, 67 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
SS Tom Nevers (KnBl) - .232/.310/.311, 164 AB, 3 HR, 4 SB, 119 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
CF Buck Coats (BiBa) - .191/.259/.261, 272 AB, 4 HR, 6 SB, 82 wRC+, 1.6 WAR
CF Sergio Garcia (HuSt) - .198/.302/.302, 258 AB, 6 HR, 5 SB, 114 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
CF Terrell Merriman (ChLo) - .192/.290/.288, 219 AB, 4 HR, 12 SB, 102 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
CF Gavin Wright (GOO) - .209/.284/.276, 134 AB, 2 HR, 14 SB, 98 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
RF Doug Deeds (BiBa) - .225/.301/.338, 275 AB, 4 HR, 9 SB, 123 wRC+, 1.6 WAR

Friday, July 9th , 2004
Birmingham Barons: Pablo Ortega pitches a NO-HITTER against the Memphis Chicks with 7 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!

Monday, July 5th , 2004
2B Miguel Vilorio of the Chattanooga Lookouts honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Thursday, July 1st , 2004
RF Joe Mather of the Charlotte Knights honored: Wins the SOUL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Brent Schoening of the Knoxville Blue Jays honored: Wins the SOUL Pitcher of the Month Award.

Monday, June 28th , 2004
SP Chris Fussell of the Huntsville Stars honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Thursday, June 24th , 2004
Memphis Chicks: Luis Gonzalez got suspended 3 games after ejection following arguing a strike call.

Wednesday, June 23rd , 2004
Birmingham Barons: Russell Martin goes 5-5 against the Columbus Mudcats, with 1 2B, 2 RBI and 2 R.

Monday, June 21st , 2004
2B Noah Hall of the Knoxville Blue Jays honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Friday, June 18th , 2004
Orlando Twins: Josh Muecke pitches a NO-HITTER against the Chattanooga Lookouts with 8 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!

Monday, June 14th , 2004
3B Koyie Hill of the Huntsville Stars honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Friday, June 11th , 2004
Knoxville Blue Jays: Brent Schoening pitches a NO-HITTER against the Goodrich Yellow Jackets with 8 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!

Wednesday, June 9th , 2004
Columbus Mudcats: James McDonald pitches a 1-hit shutout against the Memphis Chicks with 10 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!

Monday, June 7th , 2004
SP Matt Wright of the Chattanooga Lookouts honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.
Huntsville Stars: The Huntsville Stars have announced that they set their team focus from 'Win Now!' to 'Neutral'
Knoxville Blue Jays: The Knoxville Blue Jays have announced that they set their team focus from 'Rebuilding' to 'Neutral'

Tuesday, June 1st , 2004
3B Luke Allen of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the SOUL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Frankie McGill of the Knoxville Blue Jays honored: Wins the SOUL Pitcher of the Month Award.

Monday, May 31st , 2004
2B Ruddy Yan of the Goodrich Yellow Jackets honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Monday, May 24th , 2004
2B Robert Watson of the Goodrich Yellow Jackets honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Monday, May 17th , 2004
SP Seung-jun Song of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.
Birmingham Barons: Russell Martin goes 5-6 against the Garland Tomahawks, with 3 2B, 4 RBI and 1 R.

Saturday, May 15th , 2004
Greenville Braves: Seung-jun Song pitches a 1-hit shutout against the Columbus Mudcats with 10 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!

Monday, May 10th , 2004
SP J.A. Happ of the Orlando Twins honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Monday, May 3rd , 2004
1B Ron Wright of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Saturday, May 1st , 2004
CF Josh Anderson of the Chattanooga Lookouts honored: Wins the SOUL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Kevin Correia of the Chattanooga Lookouts honored: Wins the SOUL Pitcher of the Month Award.

Wednesday, April 28th , 2004
Chattanooga Lookouts: Kevin Correia pitches a NO-HITTER against the Garland Tomahawks with 11 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!

Monday, April 26th , 2004
SP Kyle Yates of the Jacksonville Expos honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Monday, April 19th , 2004
SP Phil Hughes of the Charlotte Knights honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Saturday, October 4th , 2003
C Russell Martin of the Birmingham Barons honored: Wins the 2003 SOUL Most Valuable Player Award.
SS Josh Wilson of the Birmingham Barons honored: Finished 2nd in 2003 SOUL Most Valuable Player Award voting.
SS Eddie Lara of the Greenville Braves honored: Finished 3rd in 2003 SOUL Most Valuable Player Award voting.

Friday, October 3rd , 2003
SP Mike Bacsik of the Birmingham Barons honored: Wins the 2003 SOUL Pitcher of the Year Award.
RP Paul Maholm of the Jacksonville Expos honored: Finished 2nd in 2003 SOUL Pitcher of the Year Award voting.
SP Salvador Arellano of the Chattanooga Lookouts honored: Finished 3rd in 2003 SOUL Pitcher of the Year Award voting.

Wednesday, October 1st , 2003
C Russell Martin of the Birmingham Barons honored: Wins the 2003 SOUL Platinum Stick Award at C.
1B Ken Harvey of the Birmingham Barons honored: Wins the 2003 SOUL Platinum Stick Award at 1B.
SS Josh Wilson of the Birmingham Barons honored: Wins the 2003 SOUL Platinum Stick Award at 2B.
3B Matt Craig of the Columbus Mudcats honored: Wins the 2003 SOUL Platinum Stick Award at 3B.
SS Eddie Lara of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the 2003 SOUL Platinum Stick Award at SS.
RF David Espinosa of the Garland Tomahawks honored: Wins the 2003 SOUL Platinum Stick Award at LF.
CF Buck Coats of the Birmingham Barons honored: Wins the 2003 SOUL Platinum Stick Award at CF.
2B Ruddy Yan of the Goodrich Yellow Jackets honored: Wins the 2003 SOUL Platinum Stick Award at RF.
2B Delwyn Young of the Chattanooga Lookouts honored: Wins the 2003 SOUL Platinum Stick Award at DH.

Tuesday, September 30th , 2003
CL Tony Fontana of the Chattanooga Lookouts honored: Wins the 2003 SOUL Reliever of the Year Award.
CL Edward Mujica of the Goodrich Yellow Jackets honored: Finished 2nd in 2003 SOUL Reliever of the Year Award voting.
RP Tim McNab of the Knoxville Blue Jays honored: Finished 3rd in 2003 SOUL Reliever of the Year Award voting.

Monday, September 29th , 2003
SP Chris Waters of the Jacksonville Expos honored: Wins the 2003 SOUL Great Glove Award at P.
C Rene Rivera of the Memphis Chicks honored: Wins the 2003 SOUL Great Glove Award at C.
RF Matt Bowser of the Chattanooga Lookouts honored: Wins the 2003 SOUL Great Glove Award at 1B.
2B Jaime Goudie of the Chattanooga Lookouts honored: Wins the 2003 SOUL Great Glove Award at 2B.
3B Valentin Gamez of the Garland Tomahawks honored: Wins the 2003 SOUL Great Glove Award at 3B.
SS Eddie Lara of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the 2003 SOUL Great Glove Award at SS.
3B David Kelton of the Jacksonville Expos honored: Wins the 2003 SOUL Great Glove Award at LF.
CF Barry Wesson of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the 2003 SOUL Great Glove Award at CF.
CF Darnell McDonald of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the 2003 SOUL Great Glove Award at RF.

Friday, September 19th , 2003
CL Jared Burton of the Birmingham Barons honored: Wins the 2003 Round 1 MVP Award.

Friday, September 12th , 2003
Huntsville Stars: Paul Rigdon pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Garland Tomahawks with 9 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!

Monday, September 8th , 2003
1B Joey Votto of the Birmingham Barons honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Monday, September 1st , 2003
SP Chris Rojas of the Knoxville Blue Jays honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.
SS Eddie Lara of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the SOUL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Thomas Pauly of the Orlando Twins honored: Wins the SOUL Pitcher of the Month Award.

Saturday, August 30th , 2003
Knoxville Blue Jays: Cristhian Presichi goes 5-5 against the Memphis Chicks, with 3 2B, 1 HR, 5 RBI and 1 R.

Friday, August 29th , 2003
Jacksonville Expos: Matt Kata goes 5-5 against the Garland Tomahawks, with 0 RBI and 3 R.

Monday, August 25th , 2003
2B Delwyn Young of the Chattanooga Lookouts honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Monday, August 18th , 2003
SP Joe Smith of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Monday, August 11th , 2003
2B Josh Wilson of the Birmingham Barons honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.
Greenville Braves: Joe Smith pitches a 1-hit shutout against the Jacksonville Expos with 3 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!

Friday, August 8th , 2003
Orlando Twins: Thomas Pauly pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Charlotte Knights with 8 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!

Monday, August 4th , 2003
SP Thomas Pauly of the Orlando Twins honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Friday, August 1st , 2003
2B Ryan Raburn of the Birmingham Barons honored: Wins the SOUL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Josh Muecke of the Orlando Twins honored: Wins the SOUL Pitcher of the Month Award.

Monday, July 28th , 2003
3B Rodney Nye of the Charlotte Knights honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Friday, July 25th , 2003
Jacksonville Expos: Chuck James pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Garland Tomahawks with 5 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!

Monday, July 21st , 2003
C Russell Martin of the Birmingham Barons honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Thursday, July 17th , 2003
Birmingham Barons: Jason Phillips pitches a NO-HITTER against the Memphis Chicks with 8 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!

Monday, July 14th , 2003
SP Jason Hirsh of the Orlando Twins honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Friday, July 11th , 2003
Orlando Twins: Jason Hirsh pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Goodrich Yellow Jackets with 6 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!

Monday, July 7th , 2003
SP Mike Bacsik of the Birmingham Barons honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Sunday, July 6th , 2003
East All-Star Game Selections announced:
SP Israel Lomeli (GAR) - 6-5, 1.26 ERA, 78.2 IP, 0.74 WHIP, 9.3 K/9, 2.5 WAR
SP Paul Maholm (JaEx) - 8-6, 1.90 ERA, 113.2 IP, 0.95 WHIP, 9.6 K/9, 1.9 WAR
SP Shaun Marcum (GAR) - 5-4, 1.84 ERA, 107.1 IP, 0.89 WHIP, 10.5 K/9, 3.6 WAR
SP Thomas Pauly (OrTw) - 5-3, 2.23 ERA, 96.2 IP, 0.93 WHIP, 9.1 K/9, 1.5 WAR
SP Joe Saunders (GrBr) - 7-5, 1.33 ERA, 87.2 IP, 0.70 WHIP, 10.3 K/9, 3.2 WAR
SP Joe Smith (GrBr) - 7-6, 2.31 ERA, 101.1 IP, 1.05 WHIP, 7.1 K/9, 1.2 WAR
SP Chris Waters (JaEx) - 7-7, 2.10 ERA, 107.1 IP, 0.87 WHIP, 8.9 K/9, 2.0 WAR
RP Ryan Spille (GAR) - 3-2, 1.58 ERA, 45.2 IP, 0.79 WHIP, 9.5 K/9, 0.5 WAR
CL Matt Capps (JaEx) - 1-4, 26 SV, 1.60 ERA, 39.1 IP, 0.89 WHIP, 9.2 K/9, 0.2 WAR
CL Luke Hudson (GrBr) - 1-2, 22 SV, 1.62 ERA, 33.1 IP, 0.72 WHIP, 8.6 K/9, 0.6 WAR
CL Andy Mitchell (GAR) - 1-1, 23 SV, 1.29 ERA, 35.0 IP, 1.14 WHIP, 10.0 K/9, 1.0 WAR
CL Chris Scarcella (ChKn) - 2-1, 10 SV, 1.39 ERA, 45.1 IP, 1.15 WHIP, 9.1 K/9, 0.2 WAR
C J.R. House (OrTw) - .192/.281/.363, 193 AB, 7 HR, 3 SB, 129 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
C Justin Huber (OrTw) - .261/.352/.356, 188 AB, 3 HR, 150 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
C Justin Knoedler (ChKn) - .188/.237/.344, 128 AB, 2 HR, 1 SB, 100 wRC+, 0.9 WAR
C Hector Paez (ChKn) - .194/.288/.252, 155 AB, 1 HR, 92 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
2B Tomas de la Rosa (GrBr) - .228/.306/.326, 224 AB, 3 HR, 16 SB, 123 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
2B Donnie Murphy (GAR) - .234/.320/.342, 295 AB, 8 HR, 2 SB, 131 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
3B Matt Craig (CoMu) - .182/.274/.306, 258 AB, 5 HR, 4 SB, 100 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
SS Jimmy Alvarez (JaEx) - .225/.311/.326, 187 AB, 4 HR, 4 SB, 126 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
SS Chris Barnwell (CoMu) - .178/.276/.250, 264 AB, 4 HR, 5 SB, 87 wRC+, 1.9 WAR
SS Jason Bowers (JaEx) - .251/.330/.316, 171 AB, 2 HR, 2 SB, 128 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
SS Joel Guzman (GAR) - .231/.297/.403, 268 AB, 9 HR, 3 SB, 142 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
SS Eddie Lara (GrBr) - .187/.289/.272, 235 AB, 5 HR, 15 SB, 103 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
CF Ignacio Avila (ChKn) - .222/.310/.309, 162 AB, 2 HR, 119 wRC+, 1.0 WAR
CF Darnell McDonald (GrBr) - .220/.295/.321, 268 AB, 6 HR, 12 SB, 116 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
CF Fernando Rios (OrTw) - .296/.367/.469, 81 AB, 2 HR, 1 SB, 196 wRC+, 1.3 WAR
CF Skip Schumaker (JaEx) - .203/.285/.281, 231 AB, 2 HR, 1 SB, 98 wRC+, 1.2 WAR
CF Esix Snead (GAR) - .177/.264/.247, 299 AB, 4 HR, 32 SB, 78 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
CF Jonathan Van Every (CoMu) - .219/.314/.333, 279 AB, 7 HR, 15 SB, 123 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
CF Barry Wesson (GrBr) - .213/.281/.303, 254 AB, 5 HR, 7 SB, 105 wRC+, 3.5 WAR
RF David Espinosa (GAR) - .203/.308/.371, 286 AB, 11 HR, 12 SB, 139 wRC+, 2.1 WAR
RF Brandon Moss (JaEx) - .220/.334/.336, 277 AB, 6 HR, 6 SB, 132 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
West All-Star Game Selections announced:
SP Salvador Arellano (ChLo) - 9-4, 1.88 ERA, 100.1 IP, 0.86 WHIP, 8.4 K/9, 1.4 WAR
SP Mike Bacsik (BiBa) - 8-5, 1.04 ERA, 120.2 IP, 0.60 WHIP, 8.4 K/9, 4.0 WAR
SP Paul Menhart (BiBa) - 6-0, 1.58 ERA, 57.0 IP, 0.98 WHIP, 8.5 K/9, 1.2 WAR
SP Pat Misch (MeCh) - 5-8, 2.52 ERA, 93.0 IP, 0.99 WHIP, 8.7 K/9, 1.2 WAR
SP Beau Parker (KnBl) - 7-4, 1.76 ERA, 87.0 IP, 0.90 WHIP, 8.4 K/9, 0.9 WAR
SP Jim Wollscheid (KnBl) - 7-4, 1.51 ERA, 83.1 IP, 1.01 WHIP, 9.1 K/9, 1.1 WAR
SP Jake Woods (MeCh) - 4-7, 1.87 ERA, 91.1 IP, 1.02 WHIP, 7.4 K/9, 1.3 WAR
SP Matt Wright (ChLo) - 4-4, 1.68 ERA, 53.2 IP, 0.84 WHIP, 9.7 K/9, 1.1 WAR
RP Jeff Barndollar (GOO) - 5-2, 1.87 ERA, 62.2 IP, 0.93 WHIP, 10.1 K/9, 0.8 WAR
RP Justin Huisman (KnBl) - 2-1, 1.65 ERA, 65.1 IP, 1.09 WHIP, 8.5 K/9, -0.0 WAR
RP Luis Martinez (ChLo) - 5-3, 2.21 ERA, 61.0 IP, 1.13 WHIP, 9.6 K/9, 1.4 WAR
CL Tony Fontana (ChLo) - 0-1, 20 SV, 1.23 ERA, 44.0 IP, 0.91 WHIP, 10.6 K/9, 1.5 WAR
CL Edward Mujica (GOO) - 0-1, 14 SV, 0.64 ERA, 28.1 IP, 0.78 WHIP, 11.8 K/9, 1.6 WAR
C Nick Franzese (MeCh) - .170/.256/.275, 153 AB, 4 HR, 89 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
C Ryan Hubele (GOO) - .198/.264/.333, 96 AB, 3 HR, 2 SB, 112 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
C Russell Martin (BiBa) - .263/.355/.347, 262 AB, 5 HR, 5 SB, 150 wRC+, 3.5 WAR
1B Eric Crozier (KnBl) - .228/.291/.302, 149 AB, 1 HR, 1 SB, 103 wRC+, 0.5 WAR
1B Ken Harvey (BiBa) - .239/.341/.425, 226 AB, 10 HR, 3 SB, 175 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
2B Luis Alberto Gonzalez (KnBl) - .263/.347/.414, 152 AB, 5 HR, 4 SB, 168 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
2B Ryan Raburn (BiBa) - .199/.303/.316, 301 AB, 8 HR, 2 SB, 121 wRC+, 1.4 WAR
2B Ruddy Yan (GOO) - .221/.280/.294, 289 AB, 3 HR, 38 SB, 101 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
2B Delwyn Young (ChLo) - .252/.312/.376, 322 AB, 5 HR, 1 SB, 133 wRC+, 0.8 WAR
3B Rob Cosby (ChLo) - .207/.253/.271, 280 AB, 2 HR, 6 SB, 78 wRC+, 1.1 WAR
3B Heber Gomez (BiBa) - .231/.320/.335, 251 AB, 3 HR, 131 wRC+, 3.7 WAR
SS Erick Almonte (KnBl) - .188/.268/.319, 229 AB, 7 HR, 6 SB, 109 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
SS Manny Mayorson (GOO) - .223/.309/.329, 292 AB, 4 HR, 24 SB, 126 wRC+, 3.6 WAR
SS Josh Wilson (BiBa) - .251/.348/.372, 239 AB, 5 HR, 9 SB, 156 wRC+, 3.6 WAR
CF Buck Coats (BiBa) - .205/.305/.278, 263 AB, 2 HR, 10 SB, 107 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
CF Kory DeHaan (KnBl) - .281/.343/.427, 96 AB, 4 HR, 8 SB, 175 wRC+, 0.3 WAR
CF Victor Hall (ChLo) - .164/.285/.216, 292 AB, 3 HR, 33 SB, 72 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
CF Tony Miller (GOO) - .207/.266/.296, 169 AB, 3 HR, 9 SB, 97 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
RF Matt Bowser (ChLo) - .220/.312/.347, 277 AB, 7 HR, 1 SB, 134 wRC+, 2.2 WAR
RF Sergio Garcia (HuSt) - .221/.336/.325, 249 AB, 6 HR, 5 SB, 135 wRC+, 1.5 WAR

Saturday, July 5th , 2003
Birmingham Barons: Mike Bacsik pitches a NO-HITTER against the Chattanooga Lookouts with 7 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!

Tuesday, July 1st , 2003
1B Ken Harvey of the Birmingham Barons honored: Wins the SOUL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Mike Bacsik of the Birmingham Barons honored: Wins the SOUL Pitcher of the Month Award.

Monday, June 30th , 2003
CF Cory Harris of the Chattanooga Lookouts honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Monday, June 23rd , 2003
2B Sergio Garcia of the Huntsville Stars honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.
Birmingham Barons: William VanLandingham pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Columbus Mudcats with 5 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!

Monday, June 16th , 2003
SP Jason Hirsh of the Orlando Twins honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Thursday, June 12th , 2003
Orlando Twins: Fernando Rios goes 5-5 against the Huntsville Stars, with 1 2B, 1 3B, 0 RBI and 4 R.

Tuesday, June 10th , 2003
Huntsville Stars: Tonny Cohen pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Greenville Braves with 9 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!

Monday, June 9th , 2003
LF Rich Thompson of the Huntsville Stars honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.
Knoxville Blue Jays: The Knoxville Blue Jays have announced that they set their team focus from 'Win Now!' to 'Rebuilding'

Wednesday, June 4th , 2003
Charlotte Knights: Jesse Gutierrez goes 5-5 against the Huntsville Stars, with 1 2B, 3 RBI and 0 R.

Monday, June 2nd , 2003
SP Seung-jun Song of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.
Birmingham Barons: The Birmingham Barons have announced that they set their team focus from 'Neutral' to 'Win Now!'

Sunday, June 1st , 2003
CF Jamal Strong of the Columbus Mudcats honored: Wins the SOUL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Seung-jun Song of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the SOUL Pitcher of the Month Award.

Monday, May 26th , 2003
LF John-Ford Griffin of the Knoxville Blue Jays honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Thursday, May 22nd , 2003
Birmingham Barons: Brad Rigby pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Knoxville Blue Jays with 4 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!

Monday, May 19th , 2003
SP Paul Rigdon of the Huntsville Stars honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Wednesday, May 14th , 2003
Garland Tomahawks: Shaun Marcum pitches a 1-hit shutout against the Charlotte Knights with 5 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!

Monday, May 12th , 2003
2B Jeff Stodgel of the Memphis Chicks honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Monday, May 5th , 2003
SP Joe Saunders of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.

Thursday, May 1st , 2003
RF Josh Kroeger of the Charlotte Knights honored: Wins the SOUL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Willie Banks of the Huntsville Stars honored: Wins the SOUL Pitcher of the Month Award.

Monday, April 28th , 2003
3B Kevin Youkilis of the Greenville Braves honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.
Greenville Braves: Joe Saunders pitches a NO-HITTER against the Memphis Chicks with 9 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!

Sunday, April 27th , 2003
Greenville Braves: Joe Smith pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Memphis Chicks with 5 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
Garland Tomahawks: Esix Snead hits three home runs against the Knoxville Blue Jays, going 3-5 with 5 RBI and 3 runs scored!

Wednesday, April 23rd , 2003
Goodrich Yellow Jackets: Tommy Bond pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Columbus Mudcats with 4 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!

Monday, April 21st , 2003
2B Delwyn Young of the Chattanooga Lookouts honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.
Garland Tomahawks: David Espinosa got suspended 2 games after ejection following arguing a strike call.
Huntsville Stars: Ed Martel pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Chattanooga Lookouts with 7 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
Goodrich Yellow Jackets: Ruddy Yan sets the SOUL regular season extra-inning game record for stolen bases with 5.
Goodrich Yellow Jackets: Ruddy Yan goes 5-6 against the Columbus Mudcats, with 2 2B, 0 RBI and 3 R.

Friday, April 18th , 2003
Memphis Chicks: Rene Rivera got suspended 2 games after ejection following arguing a strike call.

Monday, April 14th , 2003
RF Josh Kroeger of the Charlotte Knights honored: Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award.
Huntsville Stars: Sergio Garcia hits for the CYCLE, going 4-5 against the Goodrich Yellow Jackets, with 4 RBI and 3 runs scored.

Sunday, April 13th , 2003
Knoxville Blue Jays: Johnny McGinnis pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Huntsville Stars with 4 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!

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