51s ANNOUNCE SEASON AWARDS FOR 2013 CAMPAIGN

                          

LAS  VEGAS: The Las Vegas 51^s professional baseball team, in their 31^st season as a member of the  Pacific Coast League (PCL) and Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets,  announced today the 2013 season awards for the players.

51^s President/COO Don Logan announced the following awards: Mayor’s  Trophy: Infielder Wilmer Flores;  Most Valuable Player: Infielder/Outfielder Eric Campbell; Most Valuable  Pitcher: Left-hander Justin  Hampson; Community Service Award: Catcher Kai Gronauer. 

The Mayor’s Trophy has  been given annually since 1983 and is voted on by the fans. The previous winners  of the Mayor’s Trophy:

1983: Harry Dunlop,  manager                                                                 1998: George Arias, INF

1984: Rick Lancellotti,  OF                                                                       1999: Rico Rossy, INF

1985: John Kruk, 1B/OF - PCL  batting champion                                2000: Greg LaRocca, INF

1986: Tim Pyznarksi, INF                                                                       2001: Chris Prieto, OF

1987: Steve Garcia, INF                                                                           2002: Luke Allen, OF

1988: Joey Cora, INF                                                                              2003: Joe Thurston, 2B

1989: Jerald Clark, OF                                                                            2004: Rick Bell, 3B

1990: Joey Cora, INF                                                                              2005: Cody Ross, OF

1991: Jose Mota, INF                                                                             2006: Delwyn Young, OF

1992: Jim Vatcher, OF                                                                            2007: John Lindsey, INF

1993: Brian Johnson, C                                                                           2008: John Lindsey, INF

1994: Luis Lopez, INF                                                                            2009: Randy Ruiz, INF

1995: Ira Smith, OF                                                                                 2010: J.P. Arencibia, C

1996: Rico Rossy, INF                                                                           2011: David Cooper, INF

1997: Doug Dascenzo, OF                                                                      2012: Adeiny Hechavarria, SS

                                                                                        

Wilmer Flores (Mayor’s  Trophy):Flores appeared in 107 games at Triple-A Las  Vegas and batted .321 (136-for-424) and leads the team in doubles (36), home  runs (15), RBI (86), runs scored (69), multiple-hit games (37) and extra-base  hits (55). He compiled a season-high 13-game hitting streak (June 19 – July 2)  and batted .368 (21-for-57) over that stretch and was a season-best 5-for-6, two  doubles, RBI vs. Fresno on July 2 and was  4-for-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI vs. Tucson on July 11. He was named to the PCL  all-Star Team on July 2 and was promoted to the Mets on August 6. Flores  recorded his first Major League hit against Colorado on August 7 (2-for-4, double, 3 RBI) and his  first Major League home run was at Arizona on August 11 (2-for-4). He has  appeared in 18 games for the Mets and is batting .250 (16-for-64) with three  doubles, home run and 11 RBI.

Eric Campbell (Most  Valuable Player): The infielder/outfielder  has appeared in 116 games and is batting .307 (101-for-329) with 23 doubles, 3  triples, 8 home runs, 63 RBI and leads the team in games played, walks (64),  stolen bases (12-for-16), HBP (10) and leads the PCL in On Base Percentage  (.430).

Campbell has compiled 30  multiple-hit games and recorded a season-high 9-game hitting streak (July 12-25)  and batted .520 (13-for-25) over that stretch. He has played 24 games at first  base, 28 games at third base and 54 games in the outfield. He has provided many  clutch hits throughout the season and delivered two walk-off hits in extra  innings over a three-day span against Fresno on August 21 and 23 at Cashman  Field.

He batted .538  (7-for-13), four doubles against New Orleans (August 12-15); batted .556 (5-for-9) vs. Tucson (July 11-13) and batted .500 (5-for-10) vs. Reno (July 22-25). He was 3-for-4, HR, 3 RBI  vs. Round Rock on May 10; 3-for-3, 2 RBI at Omaha (May 16); 3-for-4, walk, three-run HR at Fresno (June 3) and 2-for-4, double, 4 RBI at Tucson (June 19).

Justin Hampson (Most  Valuable Pitcher): Hampson leads the PCL in  appearances (62) and has been one of the most consistent pitchers on the staff.  He has posted a 6-3 record with a 3.29 ERA and has recorded two saves (vs.  Fresno, July 3 & at Colorado Springs, August  26). He has allowed 75 hits and struck out 56 batters in 65.2 innings pitched.  He has posted victories against Fresno (April 8),  Albuquerque (May 11), Colorado Springs (June 15), Tucson (July 11), Sacramento (July 27) and SaltLake (August  20).

Kai Gronauer (Community  Service Award): Gronauer is the  recipient of the community service award.   He has participated in various kids events, school visits, team autograph  sessions, charity functions and pre-game events throughout the  season.

Gronauer has appeared in  16 games for Triple-A Las Vegas and is batting .265 (9-for-34) with three  doubles, home run and 4 RBI. He belted his first Triple-A home run (two-run HR)  at Tacoma on June 28 and was 1-for-2, walk, RBI  double off left-hander Dontrelle  Willis at SaltLake on August 18. He was  also 2-for-4, double vs. Round Rock on May 8.

The most valuable player  and most valuable pitcher were chosen by the 51^s coaching staff and  the community service award was chosen by the 51^s front office.