Charlotte Shrimps MVP: SS Morgan Wallen .307 AVG .872 OPS 24 2B 3 3B 9 HR 42 R 27 RBIs 42 (95%) SB. Wallen was a prototypical leadoff man for the Shrimps getting on base and swiping bags. All while playing flawless defense at SS.
Charlotte Shrimps Cy Young: LHP Mekhi Palma 9-3 116 IP 3.49 ERA 1.02 WHIP 8.68 K/9 .232 BAA. Palma solidified the top of the Shrimps rotation in is age 33 season. His best start came in game 1 of the wildcard playoffs where he threw a 2 run CG.
Charlotte Shrimps ROY: Casta Zarate RF .311 AVG .876 OPS 7 2B 1 3B 10 HR 27 R 29 RBIs 1.000 Fielding %. Zarate added a spark to the middle of the lineup mid-season and looks forward to improve speed in the offseason.
Shrimp's first full-season back afte their hiatus falls short in the 3rd round of the wildcard playoffs. Management is actively pursuing offensive upgrades and pitching depth via free agency. Team awards are to be announced shortly.
After reaching a season high 10 games above .500 the Shrimps have gone on to a 4-13 record. They find themselves 1 game above .500 going into the season finale.
3 opening day starters (Dodd, Pauley, and Olivo) have been moved to the bench after starting the season a combined 3-64 (.046). Shrimps look to get the offense jump started with the 3 new additions to the lineup.