NEW YORK, NY. September 24, 1915 - Last night, the first annual United League Awards Dinner was held at the Hotel Imperial in New York City.
Ezekiel Peel of the Chicago Orphans proved that you can step out of the shadows and onto the stage if you've got the talent and the drive to hone your skills. Hard work, long hours and a tireless resolve paid off for him today in the form of the United League James A. Gilmore MVP Award.
Peel hit for a .311 average while collecting 128 hits, 9 doubles, 5 triples, 8 home runs, 51 RBIs and scoring 74 times.
The W.A. Willman Pitcher of the Year Award for 1915 has been presented and the United League winner is Ed Gale of New York.
"It's always nice to receive an award like this," said Gale. "I just hope I can improve on my performance next year and be in the running again," the Gothams star told reporters.
Gale excelled with an impressive 21-8 record in 32 starts. In 262.1 innings he yielded 183 hits and 65 walks, while striking out 242 and compiling a fine 1.68 ERA.
They say first impressions are lasting impressions. If this is true, United League hitters had better be wary -- Tim Reilly could be around for years to come. The Detroit starter took home the 1915 UL Rookie of the Year Award today.
Reilly fashioned a 14-17 mark in 36 starts. He threw 260.2 innings, collected 133 strikeouts and put up a 3.63 ERA.
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