 | Saturday, September 7th, 1940: 1940 AMA Best Batter, Norfolk's Workman
His teammates, fans and peers all agree that Chuck Workman is worthy of the 1940 American Association Double-A Hitter Award. Today, the voters made it official.
The Norfolk right fielder was a bonafide success as he racked up a .337 average, 121 hits, 14 doubles, 2 triples, 30 home runs, 96 RBIs, 63 runs, 62 walks and a .434 OBP.
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 | Saturday, September 7th, 1940: Steinbacher Heads Best Batter List
Hank Steinbacher of the Kalida Swans had a fine season this year and today he accepted the Double-A Hitter Award for 1940.
The 27-year-old right fielder put up a .375 average and a .431 on-base percentage, piling up 140 hits, 23 doubles, 7 triples, 12 home runs, 76 RBIs and 55 runs scored.
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 | Friday, September 6th, 1940: Double-A Pitcher Award Presented to Garland Star
The Garland clubhouse staff referred to him as "the kid" this season. Next year Orval Grove will have to have a new nickname. He earned it after winning the 1940 American Association Double-A Pitcher Award.
Grove made 26 starts this year, winning 17 and losing 4. He threw 211.1 innings, fanned 157, allowed 166 hits and 46 walks, while holding opposing teams to a .216 average as he logged an impressive 2.13 ERA.
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