For the sixth time in his career and third straight year
Pedro Rodriguez of the Arizona Wildcats was named Pitcher of the Year. Rodriguez was 8-5 with a 2.95 ERA this year with a NBC leading 181 strikeouts in 140 1/3 innings.
The 36 year old Rodriguez finished ahead of
Luis Cano of the Atlanta Thrashers (12-4, 2.62 ERA) and
Jose Garcia of the Philadelphia Liberty (10-6, 2.29 ERA).