SWB Yankees: April 2009

After one month of play, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees have an International League leading 19-4 record. They also lead the IL in batting average (.309), runs (170), hits (262), homers (27), doubles (52), RBI (161) and nearly every other offensive category. The pitching staff is also leading the league innings pitched and are second in saves (8) and strikeouts (184). Needless to say, it will likely be another special season for the Scranton Yankees, who are primed to repeat their 2008 success and capture another IL title. Let's take a look at the three best hitters and pitchers after one month of play:Hitters:1. Shelley Duncan - .356/.431/.711 with 9 HR and 28 RBI in 90 AB2. Todd Linden - .361/.434/.608 with 4 HR and 24 RBI in 94 AB3. Austin Jackson - .389/.464/.486 with 0 HR and 7 SB in 72 ABComments: Interestingly, all three of the best Scranton hitters are outfielders. Duncan has put up very impressive numbers this season and has cut down on his strikeout rate. If a big l...