Announcement
MVP Ballot Results For Visalia's Fall 2005 Men's D-Red League
Posted by Vernon Amaro on
Feb 03 2006
at
04:00PM PST
Gentlemen (And Ladies!), The Winner Is...!!!
Finally, here are the results, in short summary, of the MVP balloting that took place recently in which most of you participated. A special thanks to all who voted by replying to my repeated e-mail messages (remember, tournament MVPs will still be selected using our time-honored offensive points system). Twelve Heavy Metal Softball regular members were eligible to vote this time, having participated in the Visalia City, Men's D-Red, fall 2005 league. In order of highest cumulative point total, with adjoining number of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place votes, here is this league's MVP and the rest of the worthy contenders:
League MVP: Art Tabacco (28 total points -- 4 first place votes, 2 second place votes, 2 third place votes. Great offensive/defensive effort!)
1st Runner-Up: Mike Lujan (24 total points -- 2 first place votes, 3 second place votes, 5 third place votes. Your effort is always really appreciated!)
2nd Runner-Up: Frank Fletcher (22 total points -- 4 first place votes, 2 third place votes. Your all-around team effort and attitude always puts you in contention, good buddy!)
3rd Runner-Up: Gene Hitt (14 total points -- 1 first place vote, 3 second place votes. Take a bow!)
4th Runner-Up: Lee Garcia (8 total points -- 1 first place vote, 1 second place vote. Our team is truly fortunate to have such a fine pitcher -- and auto body specialist!)
5th Runner-Up: Donny Aguiar (6 total points -- 1 second place vote, 3 third place votes. You da man!)
6th Runner-Up: Vern Amaro, Rich Avery (3 total points, tie -- Both had 1 second place vote. Must be Feeling Sorry for Old Managers Day! To the person who voted for me -- thanks!)
In the interest of integrity and not wanting to violate any trust, I kept meticulous records of all the oral and online ballots that I received from the 12 regular members who decided to vote. Cruz Onsurez was not asked to vote, as he did not comply with all three rules of eligibility, though he remained technically eligible to receive MVP votes and have them posted. Tony DeLanda, Johnny Lopez, JR Neveu, Ray Ruiz, and Matt Soares -- all of whom helped fill in a game or two (thanks, guys!) -- were also technically eligible to receive MVP votes and have them posted, but, again, they were not asked to vote because of not complying with the eligibility rules. Once again, let these be some words of warning: Rule #1 -- If a player decides not to participate in the balloting to determine our league MVP, he will remain unqualified to receive this honor, despite perhaps receiving the most cumulative points (the honor will be bestowed upon the next eligible player in line). This rule has been instituted to enforce fairness with the outcome of the voting -- in other words, as you give, so shall you receive. Two other rules also affect a player's MVP eligibility: Rule #2 -- At least half the games of a league/tournament must be played; and Rule #3 -- The agreed-upon league/tournament participation fee must be paid. I'm sure everyone can see the need for such rules. I, myself, voted for who I thought were three deserving men. Because I am the ballot collector and, also, because the results could possibly hinge upon my final selections, I always believe it is wise to make clear my own personal choices for MVP, hopefully without offending any of my other close friends on the team, who already know that only three choices can be given. My votes, in order, were: Art Tabacco (1st place vote); Gene Hitt (2nd place vote); and Mike Lujan (3rd place vote). I will not give any specific reasons for my choices (none of us have to), but I will say that I really appreciated these men for the contributions they made during this league. In all actuality, everyone on this team is deemed valuable, both on and off the field. I hope all of you will understand this personal feeling of mine, and why I have such a difficult time revealing my selections. But I feel I must. No other selections from specific team members will be revealed unless one of you is curious and wants to inquire, in which case, I'll gladly let you know. And to the singular person who gave me consideration this time around, once more, a sincere thanks to you.
And that's a wrap for now, folks....
Finally, here are the results, in short summary, of the MVP balloting that took place recently in which most of you participated. A special thanks to all who voted by replying to my repeated e-mail messages (remember, tournament MVPs will still be selected using our time-honored offensive points system). Twelve Heavy Metal Softball regular members were eligible to vote this time, having participated in the Visalia City, Men's D-Red, fall 2005 league. In order of highest cumulative point total, with adjoining number of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place votes, here is this league's MVP and the rest of the worthy contenders:
League MVP: Art Tabacco (28 total points -- 4 first place votes, 2 second place votes, 2 third place votes. Great offensive/defensive effort!)
1st Runner-Up: Mike Lujan (24 total points -- 2 first place votes, 3 second place votes, 5 third place votes. Your effort is always really appreciated!)
2nd Runner-Up: Frank Fletcher (22 total points -- 4 first place votes, 2 third place votes. Your all-around team effort and attitude always puts you in contention, good buddy!)
3rd Runner-Up: Gene Hitt (14 total points -- 1 first place vote, 3 second place votes. Take a bow!)
4th Runner-Up: Lee Garcia (8 total points -- 1 first place vote, 1 second place vote. Our team is truly fortunate to have such a fine pitcher -- and auto body specialist!)
5th Runner-Up: Donny Aguiar (6 total points -- 1 second place vote, 3 third place votes. You da man!)
6th Runner-Up: Vern Amaro, Rich Avery (3 total points, tie -- Both had 1 second place vote. Must be Feeling Sorry for Old Managers Day! To the person who voted for me -- thanks!)
In the interest of integrity and not wanting to violate any trust, I kept meticulous records of all the oral and online ballots that I received from the 12 regular members who decided to vote. Cruz Onsurez was not asked to vote, as he did not comply with all three rules of eligibility, though he remained technically eligible to receive MVP votes and have them posted. Tony DeLanda, Johnny Lopez, JR Neveu, Ray Ruiz, and Matt Soares -- all of whom helped fill in a game or two (thanks, guys!) -- were also technically eligible to receive MVP votes and have them posted, but, again, they were not asked to vote because of not complying with the eligibility rules. Once again, let these be some words of warning: Rule #1 -- If a player decides not to participate in the balloting to determine our league MVP, he will remain unqualified to receive this honor, despite perhaps receiving the most cumulative points (the honor will be bestowed upon the next eligible player in line). This rule has been instituted to enforce fairness with the outcome of the voting -- in other words, as you give, so shall you receive. Two other rules also affect a player's MVP eligibility: Rule #2 -- At least half the games of a league/tournament must be played; and Rule #3 -- The agreed-upon league/tournament participation fee must be paid. I'm sure everyone can see the need for such rules. I, myself, voted for who I thought were three deserving men. Because I am the ballot collector and, also, because the results could possibly hinge upon my final selections, I always believe it is wise to make clear my own personal choices for MVP, hopefully without offending any of my other close friends on the team, who already know that only three choices can be given. My votes, in order, were: Art Tabacco (1st place vote); Gene Hitt (2nd place vote); and Mike Lujan (3rd place vote). I will not give any specific reasons for my choices (none of us have to), but I will say that I really appreciated these men for the contributions they made during this league. In all actuality, everyone on this team is deemed valuable, both on and off the field. I hope all of you will understand this personal feeling of mine, and why I have such a difficult time revealing my selections. But I feel I must. No other selections from specific team members will be revealed unless one of you is curious and wants to inquire, in which case, I'll gladly let you know. And to the singular person who gave me consideration this time around, once more, a sincere thanks to you.
And that's a wrap for now, folks....
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