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11/11/2014-SERRITELLA HAS BIG SEASON IN FRANCE
Former Trinidad Trigger, Richie Serritella, who was traded to the Les Rochelle Boucaniers just before the 2014 season, had a fantastic season with Les Boucaniers, winning the League batting title. Playing for the best hitting team in the League, Serritella hit .584, which was 84 points higher than any other hitter in the League. He also led the League in slugging percentage (1.000), on-base percentage (,640), runs scored (39), hits (45), and RBIs (42). On the base path, he stole 26 bases in 28 attempts. Not surprisingly, he was awarded the "Hitter of the Year" award.
In addition to being a position player, Serritella was a relief pitcher, and had the second best ERA on the Les Boucaniers (1.76). In 15.1 innings pitched, he recorded 22 strikeouts and six walks.
Pascal Regnier, the General Manager of Les Boucaniers, had high praise for Serritella. "Richie has been a great player . A leader, strong and solid at bat, and a very good catcher and utility player. ... He is a good man a good friend and also a good coach who wants to improve the baseball level for his team."
Les Boucaniers play in the French Baseball Federation, which has 300 clubs in various divisions throughout France. They play in the second highest division in Federation and are planning to move to the highest division within the next three years. They made the playoffs this year, winning in the first round and losing in the Championship series.
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