Anthony Harrold, first baseman for 2013 World Series championship team, is George. W. Rulon Player of the Year; see more award recipients.
American Legion World Series players were presented with annual Legion Baseball awards following the 2013 American Legion World Series championship game.
Baseball awards:
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George W. Rulon Player of the Year – Anthony Harrold, first baseman for Brooklawn, N.J.
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Rawlings Big Stick Award – Anthony Bender, shortstop for Petaluma, Calif.
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Louisville Slugger Batting Champion – Anthony Harrold, first baseman for Brooklawn, N.J.; compiled a .529 batting average.
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Dr. Irvin L. "Click" Cowger RBI Memorial Award – Robert Busse, third baseman for Petaluma, Calif., had 14 RBIs.
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Bob Feller Pitching Award – Mike Shawaryn, pitcher for Brooklawn, N.J.; compiled 32 strikeouts between regionals and World Series tournaments.
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James F. Daniel Jr. Memorial Sportsmanship Award – Robbie Podorsky, second baseman for Gonzales, La.
The 2013 American Legion All-Tournament Team (players’ statistics were compiled from regionals and the World Series):
Pitcher: Joe O’Donnell, Wilmington
Pitcher: Mike Shawaryn, Brooklawn, N.J.
Pitcher: Jimmy Flatt, Petaluma, Calif.
Catcher: Austin Nagamine, Waipahu, Hawaii
Designated hitter: Weston Bryan, Petaluma, Calif.
First base: Anthony Harrold, Brooklawn, N.J.
Second base: Robert Podorsky, Gonzales, La.
Third base: Nick Cieri, Brooklawn, N.J.
Shortstop: Steven Linkous, Wilmington
Outfield: Collin Delaune, Gonzales, La.
Outfield: Tanner Tokunaga, Waipahu, Hawaii
Outfield: Ryan Walsh, Petaluma, Calif.
Utility: Anthony Bender, Petaluma, Calif.
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