Friday, November 17th , 2051
What a way to finish off the year — being honored with the 2051 Sam Gamgee Batter in the Shire Conference. It had already been a very special season for Bywater’s Ferdinand *Puttifoot, but today’s announcement really put the icing on his cake.
All season long Ferdinand *Puttifoot gave opposing pitchers fits by hitting .347 as he collected 140 hits, 10 doubles, 1 triple, 30 home runs and 90 RBIs.
Sam *Oakenstaff of the Carrock Bears finished second in voting, while Alrond *Hubbard, Jr. of the Old Forest Merry Fellows finished third.