Awards and Honors
First baseman Steve Balboni was chosen as the league's Most Valuable Player, and Andy McGaffigan was selected as the league's Most Outstanding Pitcher. Balboin, McGaffigan, outfielder Buck Showalter, and second baseman Pat Tabler, were chosen for the league's post-season All-Star team. Stump Merrill was chosen as the league's Manager of the Year, and announcer Bob Jamison was selected as the league's Broadcaster of the Year. The team was also awarded the MacPhail Trophy for Outstanding Minor League Promotions.
Buck Showalter led the Southern League in hits with 178. Steve Balboni lead the league with 101 runs, 122 RBI, 288 total bases, 34 home runs, and a .990 first base fielding percentage. Ted Wilborn paced the league with 14 triples. Andy McGaffigan had the lowest ERA in the league (2.38).
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