Josh Collmenter named Auckland Tuatara MVP for maiden seasonPhoto: SMP images / www.photospo Josh Collmenter has become Auckland Tuatara's first MVP. Former Major League pitcher Josh Collmenter has been adjudged the inaugural Auckland Tuatara Most Valuable Player at the conclusion of the team's maiden season competing in the Australian Baseball League. His big game experience and willingness to impart knowledge really helped guide a young Tuatara outfit full of many players learning how to be professional players for the first time. READ MORE* Auckland Tuatara manager Steve Mintz admits bats have fallen silent* Horrid doubleheader for Auckland Tuatara with two bad losses* Auckland Tuatara take down three-time defending champions"Josh was the complete package for us and set a wonderful example for so many of our younger players," Tuatara GM Ryan Flynn said. New Zealand Diamondblacks representatives Brown and Lamb-Hunt each put together tremendous seasons and finished just behind Collmenter in voting.

Source: Stuff February 07, 2019 02:15 UTC