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| Breaking News |  | NWL News: Pre-Season Begins Friday, April 22nd, 2011: The Northwest League announced their 2011 schedule today, signaling the end of the offseason doldrums. As fascinating as the offseason can be, it never matches that feeling of anticipation as clubs take the field once again, preparing to embark on a campaign for the 2011 title. |  | Santana Selected NWL's Premier Batter Tuesday, September 28th, 2010: Cristian Santana went on a season-long hitting spree against Northwest League pitchers and captured the Outstanding Hitter Award for 2010.
The Spokane left fielder battered the opposition for 98 hits, 40 doubles, 2 triples, 11 home runs, 71 runs batted in and 56 runs scored. He hit .318 and posted a .406 on-base percentage. |  | Schmidt Triumphs in Outstanding Pitcher Award Voting Monday, September 27th, 2010: He's in the early phase of his career, but this past season Nick Schmidt performed like a veteran on the hill for the Eugene Emeralds and walked away with the Northwest League Outstanding Pitcher Award in the process.
The 24-year-old Emeralds star fashioned a 11-1 won-loss record in 2010 with a 2.45 ERA. In 106.1 innings of work and 16 starts, Schmidt struck out 126 while giving up 70 hits and 47 walks. He held opposing batters to a .190 average. | | | | |
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