GNATS AMONG NOMINEES FOR MiLBY AWARDSSavannah, GA – Online fan voting for MiLB.com's annual MiLBY Awards started today and the Savannah Sand Gnats, the Class A Affiliate of the New York Mets, are up for awards in three categories.
Gnats right-handed pitcher Paul Sewald was nominated for Relief Pitcher of the Year. Sewald was a crucial piece for the 2013 Championship Sand Gnats earning a 1.77 ERA across 56 innings. Sewald manned the setup role most of the season, leading Savannah relievers with a 0.98 WHIP while walking just seven batters. The Las Vegas native had an even stronger finish with a 0.77 ERA throughout August and September.
The 2013 Sand Gnats are also up for Team of the Year. This year's team was able to deliver the first South Atlantic League Title to the city of Savannah in 17 years. The Gnats guaranteed a spot in the play offs by winning the first half back on June 14th behind the strong hitting of catcher Kevin Plawecki and first baseman Jayce Boyd. In the second half, the Gnats were led by dominant starting pitchers, right-hander Gabriel Ynoa and left-hander Steven Matz. The Gnats swept the Augusta GreenJackets in two games and then defeated the Hagerstown Suns in four games to earn the South Atlantic League championship on September 13th. The Sand Gnats did not allow a run at home during the 2013 Playoffs.
In July, fans voted for their favorite mascot during the Mascot Mania competition. Gnate the Gnat, was voted as the best mascot in the South Atlantic League, and then won third runner up for best mascot in all of minor league baseball. Gnate the Gnat's 1940s inspired campaign video has been nominated for MiLBY Best Mascot Clip.
Fans can cast their vote for the MiLBY Awards by visiting MiLB.com. The award winners will not be selected by MiLB.com, but by the online fan vote. This year there are five video categories and eight standard categories including “Moment of the Year,” “Blooper of the Year,” and “Promo of the Year.”
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