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Danny Shafer Captures Prestigious Trophy Friday, October 16th , 2026 Danny Shafer took ABA Rookie League by storm this year, and he did it all at the age of 20. For his spectacular campaign, the Moncton Mounties star has been named the 2026 Northern Conference Most Valuable Player Award recipient. "To be considered amongst the best in the league is overwhelming," said the left fielder. On the season he compiled a .403 batting average to go with a .498 on-base percentage. The native of West Memphis, Arkansas also added 61 doubles, 18 triples, 52 home runs, 194 RBIs and 175 runs scored. He received 22 first place votes out of a possible 24. Nick Clarke of the Tiverton Colonels finished second in voting with 2 first place votes, while Devon Hudson of the Saint Pierre and Miquelon Pirates finished third. Player - Team - First Place - Total Points Danny Shafer - Moncton Mounties - 22 - 325 Nick Clarke - Tiverton Colonels - 2 - 214 Devon Hudson - Saint Pierre and Miquelon Pirates - 0 - 169 Federico Rosales - Tiverton Colonels - 0 - 166 Jim Gonzalez - Tiverton Colonels - 0 - 145 Chris Vollaro - Tiverton Colonels - 0 - 132 Charlie Zimmerman - Moncton Mounties - 0 - 105 Ricky Cortes - Moncton Mounties - 0 - 47 Luis Ortega - Borrego Springs Rams - 0 - 44 Avery Williams - Whitby Bats - 0 - 36 Ivan Hernandez - Borrego Springs Rams - 0 - 33 |
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