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Meléndez Wins Award for LJP Dominance Thursday, October 23rd , 1913 Benedicto Meléndez was a calming influence out of the Corozal Maduritos bullpen this season. His teammates and manager said he had a poised demeanor about him that was typical of someone much older and more experienced. His poise has paid off, as the 19-year-old turned in a sparkling season and has been named the winner of the Liga José Padilla Utilísimo (LVP) for 1913. The Phoenix, La Frontera native won the award with 12 saves in 40 relief appearances, 67 strikeouts in 76.2 innings and a record of 6-5 to go with his 1.53 ERA. He received 51 first place votes out of a possible 78. Dalton Guerrero of the Caguas Ruidosos finished second in voting with 16 first place votes, while Víctor Montalvo of the Aibonito Limbers finished third with 11 first place votes. Player - Team - First Place - Total Points Benedicto Meléndez - Corozal Maduritos - 51 - 322 Dalton Guerrero - Caguas Ruidosos - 16 - 198 Víctor Montalvo - Aibonito Limbers - 11 - 167 Toshimitsu Nakamura - Yabucoa Pastelillos - 0 - 6 Dan Cartier - Morovis Excepciones - 0 - 4 Amelio Maciel - Naguabo Malditos - 0 - 3 Nicolás Acosta - Guayama Aprendices - 0 - 2 |
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