The YBL is proud to announce the winners of the President’s Award as well as the Tom and Jean Yawkey Appreciation Award. The awards are being presented to two organizations that have shown great support for the Yawkey League over the years.
President’s Award
Al Thomas Funeral Home
The support shown for the YBL by the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home dates back to the early 1980s. That support has continued to this day and includes the awarding of the Alfred D Thomas Baseball Scholarship.
In addition to its continued sponsorship of the baseball franchise, the Al Thomas Funeral Home provided additional funds to help the league secure permits during the 2021 finals.
For their continued support of the league, the YBL is proud to name the Al Thomas Funeral Home this year’s recipient of the President’s Award.
Tom and Jean Yawkey Appreciation Award
City of Boston Credit Union
The City of Boston Credit Union has been continued financial supporter of not only the McKay Club Beacons, but the league as well. For their continued contributes to the league, the YBL is proud to award the Tom and Jean Yawkey Appreciation Award to the City of Boston Credit Union.
Matt Consigli of Stoneham Sabers The Yawkey League is proud to announce the winners of its 2021 Silver Slugger Awards.
Every award winner this year is a first time winner. Of the winners six are first year players. In addition to winning a Silver Slugger this season, Cole Whitehouse, Ted Schoenfeld and Zach Hatfield were also awarded Gold Gloves.
Congratulations to all the winners.
2021 Silver Slugger Award Winners
Position
Player
Team
C
Cole Whitehouse
Brighton Black Sox
1B
Bill Donahue
Al Thomas Athletics
2B
Joe Colucci
Brighton Black Sox
3B
Jacob Perez
Al Thomas Athletics
SS
Matt Consigli
Stoneham Sabers
OF
Ethan Gofstein
East Boston Expos
OF
Ted Schoenfeld
McKay Club Beacons
OF
Zach Hatfield
Al Thomas Athletics
DH
Alex Klapes
Brighton Braves
Each franchise nominates players from their own team. Each franchise then votes for one player at each position, expect outfield. Each team casts votes for three outfielders. The results of the voting can be found here. Silver Slugger Award Results
Jake Hatch of then Brighton Black SoxPhoto credit: Bob MarraThe Yawkey League is proud to announce the winners of its 2021 Gold Glove Awards.
The winners include seven first time winners four of which are rookies. For Brett Julian this is his second consecutive Gold Glove for Shortstop. Cole Whitehouse previously won the Gold Glove for Catcher in the 2019.
Congratulations to all the winners.
2021 Gold Glove Award Winners
Position
Player
Team
C
Cole Whitehouse
Brighton Black Sox
1B
Giovanni Torres
Brighton Black Sox
2B
David Appelbaum
Stoneham Sabers
3B
Jake Hatch
Brighton Black Sox
SS
Brett Julian
Al Thomas Athletics
OF
Zach Hatfield
Al Thomas Athletics
OF
Ted Schoenfeld
McKay Club Beacons
OF
Izzy Tatis
East Boston Expos
P
Ryan Obin
Al Thomas Athletics
Each franchise nominates players from their own team. Each franchise then votes for one player at each position, expect outfield. Each team casts votes for three outfielders. The results of the voting can be found here.