Australia Pitcher Gets Most Valuable Player Award Thursday, October 19th , 2023
Not only has Trent Wonnocott been named winner of the 2023 World Baseball Championship U16 Most Valuable Player Award, he's done it at an age when many of his peers are still trying to establish themselves in World Baseball Championship U16.
"I feel fortunate to win this award at age 15," he said. "I feel like I still have my best years ahead of me. Hopefully I can put my name on this trophy a few more times."
The Australia ace had a 1-0 record over 1 starts and 5 innings. He struck out 9, issued 0 walks and had an impressive 0.00 ERA.
Batters hit only .059 against him during the season.
He received 12 first place votes out of a possible 20. Feng Chua of the Taiwan finished second in voting with 7 first place votes, while Alejandro Cobian of the Nicaragua finished third with 1 first place vote.
Top Pitcher Award Announced by U16 Thursday, October 19th , 2023 Trent Wonnocott of the Australia had a fine season and has been rewarded with the World Baseball Championship U16 Best Pitcher for 2023.
The Australia ace fashioned an ERA of 0.00 as he won 1 games, dropped 0, fanned 9 and gave up no walks in 5 innings of work.
He received 11 first place votes out of a possible 20. Feng Chua of the Taiwan finished second in voting with 5 first place votes, while Alejandro Cobian of the Nicaragua finished third with 4 first place votes.
U16 News Flash: The Offseason Begins Thursday, October 19th , 2023
The 2023 World Baseball Championship U16 tournament has come to a close with the coronation of the Australia, and fans of the less-fortunate entrants can start looking forward to the next edition.
