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It’s not often that you will see an article on here about another Eastern League club or player but what Lou Montanez of the Bowie Baysox accomplished this season needs to be recognized. He became the first player in 32 years to win the Eastern league Triple Crown (lead the league in batting average (.335), home runs (26), and RBI’s (97).Montanez becomes one of five players who have led the Eastern League in all three categories. Danny Thomas of the Berkshire Brewers was the last to achieve the feat in 1976, and the other players to have done it are Joe Munson of the 1925 Harrisburg Senators, Bob Chance of the 1963 Charleston Indians and George Scott of the 1965 Pittsfield Red Sox.
For more on Montanez accomplishment visit:
MiLB.com - Montanez wins Eastern League Triple Crown
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