The Lakeshore Chinooks’ own Forrest Chadwick is one of nine recipients of the annual Rawling’s “Finest in the Field” award for 2012. The announcement was made on October 12 by the Northwoods League. The award has been given out to the league’s top defenders every year since 2002 by Rawlings, who is the official equipment provider for the league. To qualify for the award, a player needs to appear in at least two-thirds of scheduled games at a specific position.

Chadwick was one of three recipients who had a perfect fielding percentage. Forrest committed no errors in 83 total chances this season.

Also receiving the award was C J.D. Dorgan (Willmar), 1B Joshua Cyr (Wisconsin Rapids), 2B Luis Munoz (Madison), 3B Brandon Hohl (Wisconsin Rapids), SS Brett Kay (Thunder Bay), OF Ryan Shober (Eau Claire), OF Phil Imholte (St. Cloud), P Jake Powers (Waterloo).

The Northwoods League has more teams, plays more games, and draws more fans than any other summer collegiate baseball league in North America.