Hank Aaron Award
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Marcus Giles, with Paul Snyder, Braves Special Assistant to the GM
| Marcus Giles - Myrtle Beach PelicansDrafted by the Braves in the 53rd round of the 1997 draft out of Granite Hills High School in El Cahon, CA. Signed by John Ramey and Al Kubski after playing one season at Grossmont JC. Names 1999 MVP of the Carolina League leading the Pelicans to a Carolina League title (shared with the Wilmington Blue Rocks) in their inaugural season.
Marcus lead the league in hitting, hits, and doubles. Ranked 3rd with a .393 on-base average, 2nd in slugging percentage (.513) and extra base hits (60). Named the Baseball America Carolina League Player of the Month for July and Player of the Week for the period of July 22-28. Named Pelicans Player of the Month for August. |