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 Vols catcher J.P. Arencibia honored
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Eyewitness News Memphis, TN - Jan 29, 2007
Durham, North Carolina -- USA Baseball announced Monday that Tennessee catcher J.P. Arencibia has been named the Richard W. "Dick" Case Award winner for his play during the 2006 USA Baseball National Team season. The award recognizes USA Baseball's Athlete of the Year and honors the organization's founding Executive Director/CEO.
Arencibia becomes the first USA Baseball Athlete of the Year winner from the University of Tennessee. A two-time USA Baseball National Team alumnus, he was named the MVP of the 2006 FISU World Championships last August after leading Team USA to a Gold Medal at the event in Havana, Cuba.
The Miami, Fla., native wrapped up the World Championships with a .412 batting average (14-for-34), including three doubles, two triples, four home runs, and a tournament-best 23 RBIs in eight games. Over the course of the entire season, he hit .306 and led the team with nine home runs to go with his 40 RBIs.
Tue, 30 Jan 2007 06:24:00 GMT
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