Heavy Metal Softball

As The Saying Goes, "There's Always Next Year!

First -- as always -- I wish to thank all of the players who represented Heavy Metal Softball this weekend for their effort, help, and cooperation in competing in our eleventh -- and final -- tournament of the year. Here are some final tournament statistics for those who are interested:

Twisted Fifth Annual Softball Tournament Summary --

Tournament Record: 1-2 (no accolades!)
                               1st game: Lost 5-15 vs. Still Tippin'
                               2nd game: Won 11-4 vs. ABC Eagles
                               3rd game: Lost 12-13 vs. Light It Up

Team Statistics (alphabetically):

Vern Amaro -- 4 for 9; .444 BA; 12 points.
Manuel Avery -- 1 for 3; .333 BA; 3 points.
Rich Avery -- 2 for 5; .400 BA; 7 points.
Wes Avery -- 6 for 9; .667 BA; 33 points.
Dennis Ellorin -- 1 for 9; .111 BA; 3 points.
Frank Fletcher -- 4 for 7; .571 BA; 21 points.
Gene Hitt -- 1 for 9; .111 BA; 8 points.
Paul Lawrence -- 3 for 8; .375 BA; 13 points.
Johnny Lopez -- 3 for 8; .375 BA; 7 points.
Mike Lujan -- 4 for 8; .500 BA; 23 points.
Joaquin Perez -- 4 for 9; .444 BA; 18 points.
Bill Thrasher -- 3 for 8; .375 BA; 11 points.

Team Batting Average: .380 (32 for 92; we averaged 9.3 runs/game for the tournament)

Tournament MVP: Wes Avery (33 points)


2006 Season Statistics (alphabetically; all players):

Donny Aguiar -- 40 for 74; .541 BA; 127 points (7 tournaments)
Vern Amaro -- 47 for 102; .461 BA; 108 points (11 tournaments)***
Manuel Avery -- 1 for 3; .333 BA; 3 points (1 tournament)
Rich Avery -- 27 for 64; .422 BA; 73 points (8 tournaments)
Wes Avery -- 62 for 105; .590 BA; 291 points (11 tournaments)***
Nathan Brown -- 4 for 12; .333 BA; 16 points (1 tournament)
Tony DeLanda -- 5 for 15; .333 BA; 22 points (1 tournament)
Dennis Ellorin -- 6 for 32; .188 BA; 20 points (3 tournaments)
Frank Fletcher -- 57 for 106; .538 BA; 273 points (11 tournaments)***
Lee Garcia -- 31 for 76; .408 BA; 102 points (9 tournaments)
Richard Hart -- 12 for 34; .353 BA; 41 points (4 tournaments)
Gene Hitt -- 24 for 65; .369 BA; 102 points (7 tournaments)
Paul Lawrence -- 49 for 116; .422 BA; 221 points (11 tournaments)***
Johnny Lopez -- 4 for 12; .333 BA; 13 points (2 tournaments)
Mike Lujan -- 40 for 99; .408 BA; 160 points (11 tournaments)***
Joaquin Perez -- 7 for 23; .304 BA; 31 points (2 tournaments)
Randy Pilgrim -- 10 for 37; .270 BA; 42 points (4 tournaments)
Matt Soares -- 16 for 31; .516 BA; 46 points (4 tournaments)
Devin Stafford -- 5 for 15; .333 BA; 23 points (1 tournament)
Steve Stafford -- 15 for 51; .294 BA; 88 points (6 tournaments)
Art Tabacco -- 9 for 11; .818 BA; 44 points (1 tournament)
Bill Thrasher -- 3 for 8; .375 BA; 11 points (1 tournament)
Manny Vasquez -- 5 for 16; .313 BA; 5 points (1 tournament)
Nelson Vieira -- 5 for 12; .417 BA; 18 points (1 tournament)