TOTS' trio tie for the most hits in January

Tucson Old Timers (TOTS)

60-and-over baseball

Lloyd Barzell, John Mathews and Tim Tolson tied for the most hits among all the TOTS' hitters in January with 22. Barzell ended up with the best batting average among the trio, collecting his 22 hits in just 34 at bats -- a .647 average. Mathews went 22 for 40, a .550 average and Tolson went 22 for 42, a .524 average.

Once again, it was Reed Palmer leading the way in homers with two, while Mathews topped the club in runs scored with 21 and doubles with nine. John Misiaszek held the top spot in triples with two.

On the pitching side, it was Barzell (photo above) leading the way with a 3-2 record, while Bob Daliege, Pete Maldonado and Palmer finished the month with two wins apiece.

Nine players tried their luck on the pitching mound in January, while 38 players got their swings in at the plate. The TOTS completed 12 games during the month and two players -- Mathews and Tolson --  were the only two to play in all 12 games.

Photo: Lloyd "Baby Bull" Barzell tied for the most hits in January with 22, but topped the field in batting average at .647.