Rookie of the Month Winner Announced
<Dustin van de Velde:player#12252> is beginning to make a name for himself and he did it by posting a 4-0 record and a 2.73 ERA in July. For his spectacular mound performance last month he has been named BNN's Rookie of the Month in the East.

The 24-year-old newcomer isn't at all intimidated by his lack of experience, at least not outwardly. In fact, by the way he has pitched beyond his years, you could easily mistake him for a veteran.

In 5 starts for the <Colonels:team#182> <van de Velde:player#12252> has struck out 27 batters in 29.2 innings, holding opposing hitters to a batting average of .181 during his hot streak.

For the season <van de Velde:player#12252> has logged 9 wins and 3 losses and struck out 103 batters in 98.2 innings while compiling a 2.74 ERA.