Orix pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who has won four major titles for starting pitchers, including the most wins and best ERA, has won the Sawamura Award, which is given to the pitcher who has played the most active starter and complete game in professional baseball this season, for the second consecutive year. was selected by
The Sawamura Award is given to the pitcher who played the most active starter of the year.
15 wins or more, ERA of 2.50 or less, 150 or more strikeouts, 10 or more complete games, 200 or more innings pitched, 25 or more pitches, and a win rate of 60% or more. It has become.
On the 24th, the selection committee for the Sawamura Prize was held in Tokyo.
As a result, ORIX pitcher Yamamoto became the first pitcher to win the Pacific League's most wins, best ERA, best winning percentage, and most strikeouts for the second year in a row. was selected by
Pitcher Yamamoto pitched in 26 games this season, recording the top 15 wins in both leagues and an ERA of 1.68 with 205 strikeouts.
In addition, the winning rate was 70% and 50%, clearing the criteria in five categories, and it was unanimously decided by the four selection committee members.
He is the sixth person to receive the award for two consecutive years, following Tomoyuki Sugano of the Giants.
Tsuneo Horiuchi, chairman of the committee, said, "There are no opponents, so we can only choose one. It may be very easy from the point of view of selection, but I don't feel lonely. Other pitchers also have results that can win the Sawamura Award. I want you to leave a