2002 International Baseball League of Australia season
Encyclopedia
The 2001-02 International Baseball League of Australia was played exclusively at the Melbourne Ballpark
. The championship reverted back to its 1999-2000 format using 6 state teams, however New South Wales Country was replaced by an Australian Provincial Team with a mix of players from the Australian Capital Territory
and the Northern Territory
.
Melbourne Ballpark
The Melbourne Ballpark is home to baseball and softball in Victoria, Australia. It was built in 1990, with a seating capacity of about 5000, although in recent years seats along the base lines have been removed and replaced with standing room area leaving the only seating in the main grandstand.The...
. The championship reverted back to its 1999-2000 format using 6 state teams, however New South Wales Country was replaced by an Australian Provincial Team with a mix of players from the Australian Capital Territory
Australian Capital Territory
The Australian Capital Territory, often abbreviated ACT, is the capital territory of the Commonwealth of Australia and is the smallest self-governing internal territory...
and the Northern Territory
Northern Territory
The Northern Territory is a federal territory of Australia, occupying much of the centre of the mainland continent, as well as the central northern regions...
.
Game 1: Feb 02, 2002
Game 2: Feb 03, 2002
Game 3: Feb 03, 2002
Game 4: Feb 03, 2002
Game 5: Feb 04, 2002
Game 6: Feb 04, 2002
Game 7: Feb 04, 2002
Game 8: Feb 05, 2002
Game 9: Feb 05, 2002
Game 10: Feb 06, 2002
Game 11: Feb 06, 2002 at Napier Park
Game 12: Feb 06, 2002
Game 13: Feb 07, 2002
Game 14: Feb 07, 2002
Ladder
| Team | Played | Wins | Loss | Draw | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victorian Aces | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Western Heelers | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | .700 |
| Queensland Rams | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | .500 |
| South Australia | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | .500 |
| New South Wales Patriots | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | .400 |
| Australian Provincial | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .000 |
Game 15: Feb 08, 2002 - Playoff 1st v 4th
Game 16: Feb 08, 2002 - Playoff 2nd v 3rd
Game 17: Feb 09, 2002 - Championship Game - Winner Game 15 Vs Winner Game 16
::*Box ScoreAwards
| Award | Person | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Champion | Paul Gonzalez | Queensland Rams |
| Golden Glove | Mark Dries | Australian Provincial |
| Most Valuable Player | Rod Van Buizen | New South Wales Patriots |
| Championship M.V.P. | Brett Tamburrino | Victorian Aces |
| Pitcher of the Year | Shane Tonkin | Western Heelers |
Top Stats
| Name | Wins | Losses | Saves | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David McWatters | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.77 |
| Greg Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.89 |
| David White | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5.14 |
| Matthew Wilkinson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.15 |
| Rikki Johnston | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Andrew Dewar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
| Name | Avg | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Edwards | .429 | 1 | 5 |
| Scott Dawes | .412 | 0 | 2 |
| Adam Burton | .385 | 1 | 6 |
| Myles Barnden | .375 | 1 | 6 |
| Jarrod Hodges | .353 | 0 | 1 |
| Brett Tamburrino | .333 | 0 | 4 |
All-Star Team
| Position | Name | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Catcher | Scott Dawes | Victoria Aces |
| 1st Base | Paul Gonzalez | Queensland Rams |
| 2nd Base | Luke Hughes | Western Heelers |
| 3rd Base | Mark Dries | Australian Provincial |
| Short Stop | Rod Van Buizen | New South Wales Patriots |
| Out Field | Scott Peace | Australian Provincial |
| Out Field | John Edwards | Victoria Aces |
| Out Field | Adam Burton | Victoria Aces |
| Designated Hitter | Ben Wigmore | South Australia |
| Starting Pitcher | Shane Tonkin | Western Heelers |
| Relief Pitcher | David White | Victoria Aces |
| Manager | Phil Allen | Victoria Aces |