Cassidy Thornburg- SCCBL Media Intern 

The SCCBL has announced the 2019 All-SCCBL teams with 15 players making the list, three given honorable mentions, and two players from out of state named Player and Pitcher of the Year. The Power have the strongest representation, with eight players in the mix, including Brett Young (Delta State/ Power), the SCCBL Player of the Year. The Force are also well represented with five players making the team and starting pitcher, Tyler Van Stone (Hawai'i Pacific/ Force) named SCCBL Pitcher of the Year. Evan Banks (Azusa Pacific/ SoCal Stros), the Home Run Derby Champion, is on the list to represent the SoCal Stros, and starting pitcher Fabian Muniz (Angelo State/ Cal Jays) is on the list for the Cal Jays. 

After coming overseas and traveling 2,521 miles to make San Diego his home for the summer and the Force his team, Tyler Van Stone (Hawai'i Pacific University/ Force) was named SCCBL Pitcher of the Year. Van Stone earns the honor after having the most starts of any pitcher in league, remaining the strikeout leader throughout regular season and after, and even putting on an impressive show at the plate when he hammered out a home run in his solo at-bat for the Force. In SCCBL, Van Stone put up a 2.92 ERA through 52.1 innings pitched and eight starts. He struck out 66 and only gave up 17 earned runs. His favorite pitch is his slider, but he has a mean fastball that he also throws in the mix. 

Manager Essex "Gas" Burton was extremely pleased when he heard the news that Van Stone had been named Pitcher of the Year, and made sure that he was the first to rely the information to him. Van Stone has been a work horse for the Force throughout the season. Burton's enthusiasm for his accolade demonstrates just how much Van Stone has meant to not only the team, but individual players and coaches as well. Burton, a former MLB player in his own right, particularly stated that Van Stone "is an extremely capable player with all the skills, he just needs the opportunity." Van Stone leads by example in his work ethic and time on the mound, but also when he is cheering on his teammates from the dugout. 

After traveling 1,761 miles to come play ball in Palm Springs for the summer, Brett Young (Delta State/ Power) was named SCCBL Player of the Year. Young earns the honor after being the most consistent hitter in league with 45 total hits and 38 runs. Wrecking opposing pitchers' statistics along the way, Young made the most of almost every opportunity and at-bat. His numbers speak louder than words. In 32 games, Young scored 38 runs, batted in 17, hit six doubles, and two triples to put him at a .369 batting average overall. 

Manager Casey Dill shared the influence Brett had both on and off the field. "Brett plays the game the right way every day and leads by example. He is an impact player on the field and in the clubhouse, an essential member of our championship team."

2019 All- SCCBL Team

Honorable Mentions:

#15- Jeremy Gaines- UTL- Power/ Illinois State

#5- Riley Kaspar- UTL- Pirates/ UCI

#2- Diego Santiago- RHP- Bucs/ Cal Poly Pomona