Byrdak, Zebig Named to All-Northern League Team Whiting, Ind. – Aug. 12, 2022 – A pair of Northwest Indiana Oilmen standouts were recognized as the All-Northern League Team was revealed on Friday. After posting a .345 batting average, Jack Zebig (Maryville / Plainfield, Ill.) earned all-league status as a middle infielder. He notched seven doubles and three triples while driving in 26 runs, scoring 29 times, walking on 26 occasions and stealing six bases. Zebig reached base at a .444 clip. The ace of the Oilmen pitching staff as an incoming freshman, CJ Byrdak (Iowa Central CC / Homer Glenn, Ill.) earned all-league status on the mound. He logged 32 1/3 innings and issued 12 walks while striking out 23 en route to compiling a 2.22 ERA and 2-0 record. Byrdak saw action in seven games and made five starts for manager Adam Enright. 2022 Northern League Major Awards Manager of the Year - Justin Huisman, Lake County MVP - Michael Gould, Joliet Pitcher of the Year - Ryan Troxel, Lake County 2022 All-Northern League Team DH - Doug Loden, Lake County C - Dino Biggers, Joliet OF - Michael Gould, Joliet OF - Roman Kuntz, Lake County OF - Gavin Terry, Lake County 1B - Brennan Fisher, Joliet MIF - Diego Munoz, Joliet MIF - Jack Zebig, NWI 3B - Jimmy Gurgone, Crestwood P - Max Everaert, Southland (unanimous) P - Ryan Troxel, Lake County (unanimous) P - CJ Byrdak, NWI P - Charlie Faoro, Crestwood
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