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2009 Wilson Tobs by the numbers
August 11, 2009
Wilson, NC — The following does its best to capture some of the most important facts and figures that occurred in the 2009 Wilson Tobs regular season. A season that saw the Tobs win more games than they had won in any season in their 13-year season in the Coastal Plain League:
1973 The last season the Tobs won more than their 2009 season total of 35 games. The Tobs were then members of the Carolina League. That season, the Tobs won 52 times, but lost 88 more games.
1941 The last season the Tobs had a better winning percentage than the 2009 Wilson Tobs. This season, the Tobs put together a 35-21 record, with a winning percentage of .625. The 1941 Tobs went an astonishing 87-30, amassing a winning percentage of .744.
100 The number of Total Bases by Bobby Leeper, ranking second behind only Brandon Scott for a Tobs single-season record.
Player AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD% Bobby Leeper .279 56-56 219 44 61 8 5 7 26 100 .457 23 6 51 4 .360 2 1 23-31 104 5 4 .965
44 The number of Runs Scored by Bobby Leeper during the 2009 season, leading the CPL and an all-time single-season Tobs record.
43% - The percentage of base runners caught stealing by Dale Cornstubble this season. Cornstubble was 25/58 in throwing out base runners during the season, and also picked off 3 base runners.
0.43 The ERA of the Tobs bullpen in the eighth and ninth innings in 2009. Spanning 47 appearances, relievers Jordan Cudney, Jason Trivett and Jason Sullivan combined for a 6-0 record. The trio pitched 63 innings, allowing 39 hits, struck out 68, and held opponents to a .179 batting average against.
35 The number of Wilson Tobs wins in 2009, their highest amount since their inception into the Coastal Plain League.
23 The number of walks and stolen bases by Bobby Leeper in the 2009 season. Leeper ranks second all-time in the Tobs record books for stolen bases in a single season.
22 The Wilson Tobs overall ranking in the nation at the end of the 2009 season, according to PerfectGameCrossChecker.com. The website ranks every collegiate summer league team, and the Tobs cracked the Top 25 for the first time in team history this season.
18 1/3 The number of consecutive scoreless innings pitcher by Tobs right-hander Brennan Dobbins in the second half of the Tobs 2009 season.
16 The number of Tobs victories in one-run games in 2009 (16-7).
15 - Saves for Jason Sullivan in 2009, tying for the league lead in the Coastal Plain League. The Pitcher of the Year for the Tobs was the backbone of the Tobs bullpen during the season. Known as Lights Out, Sullivan converted 15 of his 16 save opportunities in 2009.
Player ERA W-L APP - GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP BK SFA SHA Jason Sullivan 0.59 5-0 24 - 0 0 0/2 15 30.1 16 3 2 11 35 2 0 0 106 .151 5 1 0 0 2
12 The number of come-from-behind wins by the Tobs in 2009.
10 Wins over the Wilmington Sharks this season. The Tobs went 10-2 against Wilmington, and were undefeated at home this season. The Tobs record against Wilmington was their best record against any opponent this season.
10 The length in games of Jeremy Dowdys team-high hitting streak (5/28-6/10). Dowdy hit .400 (14/35) during that span.
9 The number of Thursday Victories by the Tobs (12 Games).
9 The number of Tobs wins in their last at-bat.
6 The number of wins AND Earned Runs allowed by Tobs pitcher Trent Howard. Howard had the most dominant numbers of anyone in the Coastal Plain League in 2009.
Player ERA W-L APP - GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP BK SFA SHA Trent Howard 1.01 6-1 10 - 8 0 0/3 0 53.1 40 7 6 15 64 6 1 1 186 .215 2 3 0 0 2
6 The number of shutouts the Tobs pitching staff amassed in 2009. Trent Howard was the starting pitcher in three of the six Tobs shutouts.
5 The number of Triples by Bobby Leeper, who tied for the lead the CPL and an all-time single-season Tobs record.
Player ERA W-L APP - GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP BK SFA SHA Brennan Dobbins 2.73 5-1 15 - 8 0 0/2 1 56.0 42 19 17 19 52 6 0 1 202 .208 2 5 0 1 3
4 The number of Tobs players above 20-RBI plateau. Leeper, Matt Johns, Jake Astor and Zach Johnson eclipsed the mark. Only Justin Parks accomplished the feat in 2008.
4 The number of Tobs All-Stars this Season. Leeper, Howard, Sullivan and Astor.
4 The number of rainouts at Fleming Stadium this season.
3 The number of Tobs ejected in games this season (Jeff Steele-2, Matt Johns-1)
2 Consecutive 2nd Half Southern Division Championships
1 The number of two-homer games by a Tobs Player. (Zach Johnson 5/28/09 vs. Asheboro)
1 The overall ranking of the Wilson Tobs in the Coastal Plain Leagues Southern Division.
The 2009 season may be over, but dont forget, it's not too early to reserve your 2010 season tickets for Wilson Tobs baseball. Get yours by calling (252)-291-TOBS. In a summer that saw the winningest Tobs team in their 13-year Coastal Plain League history, the Wilson Tobs thank you for a wonderful 2009 season.
The Wilson Tobs are a member of the Coastal Plain League, the nation's hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its thirteenth season, the Coastal Plain League features 14 teams playing in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The CPL gives college players the chance to refine their skills with the use of wooden bats. Players are housed with local host families for the summer and past experiences have been very positive for both players and hosts. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at www.coastalplain.com.
Contact:
Dan Hasty
252-291-8627
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