 | Orestes Destrade Wins Best Bat Trophy
Sunday, February 3rd, 1985: Orestes Destrade of the Lake Saint Louis Indians had a fine season this year and today he accepted the MLBIV WInter League MVP for 1984.
The 22-year-old first baseman put up a .360 average and a .470 on-base percentage, piling up 49 hits, 6 doubles, no triples, 7 home runs, 33 RBIs and 32 runs scored.
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 | BL Top Hitter, 1984 Choice Is Horn
Sunday, February 3rd, 1985: Sam Horn of the Columbus Clippers proved that you can step out of the shadows and onto the stage if you've got the talent and the drive to hone your skills. Hard work, long hours and a tireless resolve paid off for him today in the form of the Boyce League MLBIV WInter League MVP.
Horn hit for a .460 average while collecting 46 hits, 9 doubles, no triples, 9 home runs, 37 RBIs and scoring 34 times.
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 | Best Pitcher Honor Goes to Murphy of Jacksonville
Saturday, February 2nd, 1985: The MLBIV Winter League Cy Young for 1984 has been presented and the Ivey League winner is Bill Murphy of Jacksonville.
"It's always nice to receive an award like this," said Murphy. "I just hope I can improve on my performance next year and be in the running again," the Sun star told reporters.
Murphy excelled with an impressive 4-1 record in 5 starts. In 41.2 innings he yielded 42 hits and 10 walks, while striking out 30 and compiling a fine 2.38 ERA.
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