AWL Player Rankings – Week 2 (ESPN-Style)
Two weeks into the AWL season, patterns are forming. Pitching continues to dominate in a three-team league, individual moments are swinging games, and one team has clearly separated itself from the rest.
These rankings are based on Weeks 1–2 performance, impact on winning, and situational importance — not just raw stats.
1. Garner Collum – Lakeview Lightning (—)
Total Stats:
7 RBI, 2 HR, 12 IP, 0 ER, 4–0, 4 QS, 0.00 ERA
Team: Lakeview Lightning (4–0)
Why:
There is no debate anymore. Garner has been untouchable. Another 6 scoreless innings, two home runs, and continued dominance on a now 4–0 Lightning team make him the clear best player in the league through two weeks. Even when Lakeview’s offense dipped, Garner still decided games by himself.
Tier: League MVP frontrunner
2. Hudson Saville – Hillside Hornets (—)
Total Stats:
2 RBI, 19 IP, 9 ER, 3 QS, 1.42 ERA, 3.17 IP/GP
Team: Hillside Hornets (2–4)
Why:
Hudson responded in a massive way. After a rough Week 1 context-wise, he threw 6 scoreless innings with 0 earned runs in Week 2 and carried Hillside to a win. His ERA is now among the league’s best, and he continues to handle the heaviest workload in the AWL.
Tier: Ace carrying a contender
3. Alistair Higgins – Coastal Cavaliers (—)
Total Stats:
1 RBI, 9 IP, 2 ER, 2–1, 2 QS, 0.67 ERA
Team: Coastal Cavaliers (2–4)
Why:
Alistair has quietly been one of the most efficient pitchers in the league. A sub-1.00 ERA, multiple quality starts, and consistent innings give Coastal a chance every time he pitches — even when the offense stalls.
Tier: Quietly elite arm
4. Thomas Franklin – Coastal Cavaliers (—)
Total Stats:
2 RBI, 1 HR, 3.2 IP, 0 ER, 1 QS, 0.00 ERA, FR 10
Team: Coastal Cavaliers (2–4)
Why:
Thomas continues to be Coastal’s most complete non-Garner player. He’s delivered a home run, driven in runs, pitched scoreless innings, and played elite defense. In a league where every run matters, Thomas has consistently added value.
Tier: Complete impact player
5. Windsor Higgins – Coastal Cavaliers (—)
Total Stats:
4 RBI, 4.1 IP, 5 ER, 1 QS, FR 8
Team: Coastal Cavaliers (2–4)
Why:
Windsor had one of the biggest narrative swings of the week. He drove in 3 RBI, earned a quality start, and struck out Garner Collum four times — something no one else has done consistently. Even with a higher ERA, his Week 2 impact was undeniable.
Tier: Momentum riser
6. Baxter Higgins – Hillside Hornets (—)
Total Stats:
4 RBI, FR 5
Team: Hillside Hornets (2–4)
Why:
Baxter delivered the moment of the week for Hillside with a walk-off, 2-RBI hit, and his fielding improved noticeably. While the overall offensive numbers are modest, clutch production matters — especially on a team trying to climb back.
Tier: Clutch contributor
7. Noah Saville – Lakeview Lightning (—)
Total Stats:
3 RBI, 1 HR, FR 5
Team: Lakeview Lightning (4–0)
Why:
Noah showed real improvement at the plate, launching a home run and adding another RBI. However, inconsistencies are still visible, and on a team dominated by Garner, his role remains secondary.
Tier: Supporting bat on a powerhouse
8. Hayes Sutton – Lakeview Lightning (—)
Status:
Did Not Play
Team: Lakeview Lightning (4–0)
Why:
With Lakeview undefeated through two weeks, Hayes remains part of a roster that hasn’t needed much margin for error. His value will show as the season progresses and depth becomes more important.
Tier: Waiting opportunity
9. Levi Saville – Hillside Hornets (—)
Total Stats:
FR 7
Team: Hillside Hornets (2–4)
Why:
Levi hasn’t been bad — just quiet. Good contact, solid fielding, but no production to point to yet. Until results follow, he remains at the bottom of the rankings.
Tier: Process without payoff (yet)