Monday, November 23rd , 2048
Ferdinand *Puttifoot of the Bywater isn’t just a strong veteran presence in Tolkien Baseball. He’s also one of the league’s top players.
At the age of 38, the third baseman has been named the recipient of the Shire Conference Sam Gamgee Batter for 2048.
“At my age you sometimes think of possibly retiring, I’m sure glad I didn’t,” he said.
On the season, the Willowbottom, Hobbit Lands native hit .340 and got on base at a .441 clip. He hit 64 home runs as well as 150 RBI and 128 runs scored.
Alrond *Hubbard, Jr. of the Old Forest Merry Fellows finished second in voting, while Celomli Glarion of the Bywater Bounders finished third.