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1995–96 Australian Baseball League season
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The 1995–96 Australian Baseball League Championship was won by the Sydney Blues, who defeated the Melbourne Reds in 2 games (8-4 and 5–2) at the Sydney Showground.
Ladder
| Team | Played | Wins | Loss | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Blues | 28 | 19 | ||
| Melbourne Reds | 27 | 21 | ||
| Perth Heat | 26 | 20 | ||
| Brisbane Bandits | 29 | 16 | ||
| Gold Coast Cougars | 23 | 21 | ||
| Melbourne Monarchs | 24 | 24 | ||
| Adelaide Giants | 21 | 25 | ||
| Hunter Eagles | 7 | 39 |
Championship series
Semi Final 1: Game 1: 1st Vs 4th at QE II Stadium
Semi Final 1: Game 2: 1st Vs 4th at QE II Stadium
Semi Final 2: Game 1: 2nd Vs 3rd at Sydney Showground
Semi Final 2: Game 2: 2nd Vs 3rd at Sydney Showground
Final Series: Game 1: Winner Semi Final 1 Vs Winner Semi Final 2 at Sydney Showground
Final Series: Game 2: Winner Semi Final 1 Vs Winner Semi Final 2 at Sydney Showground
Awards
| Award | Person | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Most Valuable Player | Gary WHITE[1] | Sydney Blues |
| Championship M.V.P. | Gary WHITE | Sydney Blues |
| Golden Glove | Steve HINTON | Brisbane Bandits |
| Batting Champion | Adam BURTON | Brisbane Bandits |
| Pitcher of the Year | Frankie RODRIGUEZ | Brisbane Bandits |
| Rookie of the Year | Tom BECKER | Adelaide Giants |
| Manager of the Year |
Top Stats
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All-Star Team
| Position | Name | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Catcher | Gary WHITE | Sydney Blues |
| 1st Base | Craig WATTS | Adelaide Giants |
| 2nd Base | Adam BURTON | Brisbane Bandits |
| 3rd Base | Jason HEWITT | Perth Heat |
| Short Stop | Steve HINTON | Brisbane Bandits |
| Out Field | Michael DUNN | Adelaide Giants |
| Out Field | David HYNES | Brisbane Bandits |
| Out Field | Grant McDONALD | Brisbane Bandits |
| Designated Hitter | Scott METCALF | Perth Heat |
| Starting Pitcher | Frankie RODRIGUEZ | Brisbane Bandits |
| Relief Pitcher | Shayne BENNETT | Gold Coast Cougars |
| Manager | Darren BALSLEY | Sydney Blues |