1996 NECBL season
The 1996 NECBL season was the third season of the New England Collegiate Baseball League. The league added a franchise in West Warwick, Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Reds. The league's Bristol, Connecticut franchise, the Bristol Nighthawks, dropped out of the league after two seasons.
| 1996 NECBL season | ||
|---|---|---|
| Regular season | ||
| Duration | June 3 – August 4 | |
| Playoffs | ||
| Start date | August 5 | |
| Semifinal 1 | Danbury over Rhode Island | |
| Semifinal 2 | Central Mass over Middletown | |
| NECBL Championship Series | ||
| Site | Doyle Field, Rogers Park | |
| Champions | Central Mass | |
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In the semifinal playoff rounds, Danbury defeated Rhode Island 2-0 and Central Mass defeated Middletown 2-1. In the championship round, Central Mass defeated Danbury 2-1 to win their second consecutive NECBL championship.[1]
Regular season standings
| Team | Wins | Losses | Win Pct. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Mass Collegians | 27 | 13 | .675 | 0 |
| Danbury Westerners | 25 | 13 | .658 | 1 |
| Rhode Island Reds | 21 | 17 | .553 | 5 |
| Middletown Giants | 21 | 18 | .538 | 5.5 |
| Eastern Tides | 13 | 26 | .333 | 13.5 |
| Waterbury Barons | 10 | 30 | .250 | 17 |
League awards
| Award | Player | NECBL team | Collegiate team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Valuable Player | Dana Forsberg | Central Mass | University of Vermont |
| Batting Champion | Jason Crepeau | Danbury | University of Southern Maine |
| Outstanding Pro Prospect-Player | Bill Rich | Middletown | UConn |
| Outstanding Pro Prospect-Pitcher | Jason Jenson | Central Mass | University of Southern Maine |
| Outstanding Pitcher | Jason Jenson | Central Mass | University of Southern Maine |
| Outstanding Relief Pitcher | Tom Malvest | Danbury | Stonehill College |
| 10th Player Award | Brian Edge | Eastern | University of Hartford |
| Defensive Player of the Year | Steven Lewis | Danbury | St. John's University |
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External links
- http://www.necbl.com NECBL website
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