Monday, October 26, 2064
IPA PROCLAIM TOP PERFORMERS FOR '64 SEASON
For the next week the Islandian Pro Alliance will be presenting accolades and awards to all of the top players for the 2064 season... the Ruthlandian Union and Tycobbian Union will be honoring the top performers at the plate, on the hill, in the field and in the dugout.
CLAXTON'S CLASSY CLOSER COPS RU GOLDEN ARM AWARD
Guess what?
Guess who won the best pitching award in the Ruthlandian Union?
For only the second time ever in 64 years a bullpen ace claimed the prestigious trophy.
This year's 2064 Ruthlandian Union Golden Arm Award went to the standout Claxton closer Alfie London... altogether the 31-year-old right-handed reliever accounted for 42 victories in 91 appearances, leading the Diamonds to the RU South pennant with an 18-7 record, 2.32 ERA and 24 saves... London has been around for 10 years, but has only stood out the last three seasons with a total of 80 saves... lifetime he is only 56-49 with a 3.11 ERA and 90 saves... the only other reliever to win the Golden Arm was Jody Friday of the Eastshore Elegants in 2047... the Tycobbian Union has never had a closer win the best pitcher award.
London outpolled Rick Howzer of the Waleska Westerners and teammate Mark Meisner of the Claxton Diamonds... Howzer, a 5-year starter, also had quite a year with a 17-6 record and a RU league-leading 1.88 ERA... the 26-year-old hurler helped the Westerners to a fourth-place finish in the RU South... Howzer has been a solid starter for Waleska for five years with an overall 67-45 record and a strong 2.93 ERA.
Meisner, an 8-year veteran, was the big man in the Claxton bullpen most of his career... he has been a starter only the last two seasons... this year the 28-year-old southpaw excelled with a 14-8 mark and a splendid 2.08 ERA, second best in the Ruthlandian Union... Meisner has had an outstanding career with a 47-32 record, 2.22 ERA and 145 saves... he and London were two of the prime reasons the Diamonds had such a great season.