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Joy in Mudville · 12-10-2008, 05:46 PM

Houston veteran Don Wilson has been named the Joy in Mudville National League Comeback Player of the Year.

The 31-year-old pitcher posted a 17-4 record with a 3.21 ERA in 27 starts for the NL West champion Astros this season.

Wilson made only one start last season due to nagging arm ailments and was not called up from the minors this summer until June 6. After winning his first start against Chicago, Wilson reeled off six straight victories.

Wilson is the second Astro to win the award. First baseman John Mayberry was the recipient in 1972.

Previous Comeback Player of the Year Award Winners
1975--Ron Reed, Atlanta
1974--Jim Brewer, Los Angeles
1973--Al Oliver, Pittsburgh
1972--John Mayberry, Houston
1971--Bill Stoneman, Montreal

12-10-2008, 05:46 PM	#2191
Joy in Mudville Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,591	Wilson Tabbed as NL Comeback Player Houston veteran Don Wilson has been named the Joy in Mudville National League Comeback Player of the Year. The 31-year-old pitcher posted a 17-4 record with a 3.21 ERA in 27 starts for the NL West champion Astros this season. Wilson made only one start last season due to nagging arm ailments and was not called up from the minors this summer until June 6. After winning his first start against Chicago, Wilson reeled off six straight victories. Wilson is the second Astro to win the award. First baseman John Mayberry was the recipient in 1972. Previous Comeback Player of the Year Award Winners 1975--Ron Reed, Atlanta 1974--Jim Brewer, Los Angeles 1973--Al Oliver, Pittsburgh 1972--John Mayberry, Houston 1971--Bill Stoneman, Montreal Attached Images Last edited by Joy in Mudville; 12-10-2008 at 06:14 PM.