Hanz Berens Named WJC's Best Player Monday, March 21st , 1955
When it came to hitting the baseball, Hanz Berens had few peers in the World Junior Championship this year. The gifted left fielder for Germany tagged opposing pitchers for a .500 average and was voted the Most Valuable Player Award for 1955. Included in his season stats were 19 hits, 2 doubles, no triples, 3 home runs, 5 runs scored and 11 RBIs.
WJC Names Best Pitcher Winner Monday, March 21st , 1955
A spectacular season out of the China bullpen earned Biao Won the Best Pitcher in the World Junior Championship.
In 8 innings, Won struck out 6, walked 3 and allowed just 4 hits, while holding the opposition to a .154 average. He saved 2 out of 2 save opportunities, compiled a 0-0 record, and had a 0.00 ERA.
He received 12 first place votes out of a possible 16. Marx Cooper of the Germany finished second in voting with 4 first place votes, while Michael Zweig of the Germany finished third.
WJC Headline News: The Offseason Begins Monday, March 21st , 1955
The Bosnia & Herzegovina are still relishing their World Junior Championship tournament victory, while their rivals have begun to look ahead to the next one.
