Awards and Honors
Pitcher Geoff Combe was selected as the league's Most Outstanding Pitcher. Outfielders Paul Householder and Duane Walker were named to the league's post-season All-Star team. Walker was named to the team as an outfielder and as "best hustler."
Pitcher Greg Hughes lead the league with a .733 (11–4) winning percentage. Geoff Combe led the league and set a new Southern League record with 28 saves. Scott Brown led the league with a 2.34 ERA. Duane Walker finished the season with a league leading 9 triples. Paul Householder had the best fielding percentage for an outfielder (.989) and Dave Van Gorder had the best among catchers (.982).
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