Who is the MVP of 20-4A in 09

[garrett]

just keep updating by evry game who should deserve it

[Gabe]

Tim Barry - LC-M

[PhatMack19]

Spikes- PNG.  He has been the best player in the district thus far.

[adminbaberuth]

Spikes- PNG.  He has been the best player in the district thus far.

Two big wins against Nederland and Vidor on the mound and some timely hits.

[PhatMack19]

Kirby Bellow is another one that's off to a good start in district. He has 3 straight complete game victories with 37 K's in 21 innings.

[Gabe]

Bellow has been more than impressive

[vidor pirate]

Trae Hester-vidor

with a close second to Amir Jalali of png (this is when the dust settles, of course)

[espn2]

IMO you have to wait and see how the district finishes.  Should be the best player off the district champion again JMO.  Right now there are 3 teams tied so it is kind of tough to tell.  Maybe Spikes, Jalali, Benoit;  Bellow, Dean, Cardenas (sp);  Barry, Brown, Thompson. Who knows at this point, but if I had to guess I would go with Bellow or Spikes. (I think one of these two teams wins the district)

[garrett]

iam asking as of now and by game to game who deserves it, yeah i know u wait till season ends to pick it??

[Gabe]

MVP does not have to be the best player from the best team.

[espn2]

MVP does not have to be the best player from the best team.

Not quite what I said.  I said district champion.  Because to me "value" is revealed in wins and losses.  To you it may be the guy that hit the most homers or for the highest average.  That is not what it is to me.  This debate goes on in every sport every year.  Is it the "Best Player Award" or the "Had The Best Year Award" to me is the "Most VALUABLE Player Award".  It all comes down to what you see as valuable.  I remember in 2006 (I think)a team that didn't make the playoffs had the district co-mvp.  Doesn't seem that valuable.  Bet they could haved missed the playoffs with out him.

[midcountymadness]

MVP (IMO) is the guy that carries his team to the top of the standings.  Without him they would have been in a bind, but due to his production, his team is at or near the top of the standings.  I agree that the MVP should not be from a team that is not in contention.

[Cool Hand Luke]

Reading the paper, game after game certain names pop out as doing something to help their team out:  Hester and Sims for Vidor;  Bellow and Pitts for Nederland; Spikes, Benoit, Jalali, for PNG.  Of course the pitchers who are also position players will be the front runners. 

[Guest hoops12]

Candidates:

Bellow-Nederland

Berry-LCM

Hester-Vidor

Spikes-PNG

Jalili-PNG

(in no particular order)

[NHS83LU87]

I know MVP will come from the District Champs.  However, as I look at it from the perspective whose team would be in dire straits without them, I would say MVP is Trae Hester.  Vidor would really be in trouble without him.  I think Nederland would definitely miss Bellow, Pitts, or Dean; PNG would miss Spikes, Jalali,or Benoit; and LCM would miss Barry or Leger.....but they have enough depth that they would still be in the hunt for the District Championship.  I am not sure Vidor would be without Trae's pitching.  I haven't seen him play enough this year to know what he has done offensively or what kind of leadership he shows.   

[vidor pirate]

I know MVP will come from the District Champs.  However, as I look at it from the perspective whose team would be in dire straits without them, I would say MVP is Trae Hester.  Vidor would really be in trouble without him.  I think Nederland would definitely miss Bellow, Pitts, or Dean; PNG would miss Spikes, Jalali,or Benoit; and LCM would miss Barry or Leger.....but they have enough depth that they would still be in the hunt for the District Championship.  I am not sure Vidor would be without Trae's pitching.  I haven't seen him play enough this year to know what he has done offensively or what kind of leadership he shows.   

and on cue, trae may be out for the season with that shoulder

[Bigdog]

What is the final word on his shoulder?

[PhatMack19]

Kirby Bellow gets another win throwing a 2 hitter against Lumberton.  Through the 1st half of district he is 4-0 with 1 save and 46 K's in 26 innings.

[NHS83LU87]

MVP does not have to be the best player from the best team.

The statements I made ragarding Hester are based on the above post.  I still believe Spikes or Bellow are the front runners and should be.  There are position players that help their team but the pitcher who also plays a position when not on the mound are just too valuable!  Especially when you look at these two.

[spoonbill]

What is the final word on his shoulder?

anybody hear the latest on his shoulder? hopefully he can rehab it and come back strong later in the year. from what i'm hearing it doesn't look good. definitely don't want to risk his future. i know coach will be on top of this. they'll need him next year too.

[thefan2]

Taylor Thompson  LCM  Having a great seasoon!  Coming through when needed.  MVP

[Gabe]

Taylor Thompson  LCM  Having a great seasoon!  Coming through when needed.  MVP

Not a bad choice. LCM has a few guys that need to be considered. They are tied for first and have beaten PNG twice.

[snafu]

I know MVP will come from the District Champs.  However, as I look at it from the perspective whose team would be in dire straits without them, I would say MVP is Trae Hester.  Vidor would really be in trouble without him.  I think Nederland would definitely miss Bellow, Pitts, or Dean; PNG would miss Spikes, Jalali,or Benoit; and LCM would miss Barry or Leger.....but they have enough depth that they would still be in the hunt for the District Championship.  I am not sure Vidor would be without Trae's pitching.  I haven't seen him play enough this year to know what he has done offensively or what kind of leadership he shows.   

I guess we shall see what the young team in Vidor is made of from here on out. Trae is going to be missed on the field, but if I know him, I am betting he will be in that dugout supporting them until the last pitch of the last game. Good Luck Mr. Hester we will be praying for your speedy recovery. If anyone has any insight of the extent of the injury, I know for sure there are several people out here who would like to know.

[NHS83LU87]

Kirby Bellow just keeps getting stronger.  If the season ended today he would have to be my pick.

[PhatMack19]

Kirby Bellow just keeps getting stronger.  If the season ended today he would have to be my pick.

Kirby threw a 1 hitter last night against PN-G.  He is now 5-0 in district with 1 save and 54 K's in 33 innings.  In his last 2 complete game victories he has allowed 3 hits total.  He has been the best pitcher in the district this year and also is one of Nederland's top hitters.