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Reliever of the Year Award Goes to Arai: Sen Arai was a calming influence out of the Akita Magnets bullpen this season.
His teammates and manager said he had a poised demeanor about him that was typical of someone much older and more experienced. His poise has paid off, as the 25-year-old turned in a sparkling season and has been named the winner of the KOR Secondary Affiliation Reliever of the Year Award for 2069.
The Hachioji, Japan native won the award with 17 saves in 38 relief appearances, 73 strikeouts in 53.1 innings and a record of 6-6 to go with his 1.69 ERA.
He received 8 first place votes, as a unanimous winner. Chor-min Yu of the Arnprior Golden Knights finished second in voting, while Francisco Hernández of the Tampa Showstoppers finished third.
Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Sen Arai - Akita Magnets - 8 - 40
Chor-min Yu - Arnprior Golden Knights - 0 - 24
Francisco Hernández - Tampa Showstoppers - 0 - 4
Wang Ling - Tampa Showstoppers - 0 - 4
His teammates and manager said he had a poised demeanor about him that was typical of someone much older and more experienced. His poise has paid off, as the 25-year-old turned in a sparkling season and has been named the winner of the KOR Secondary Affiliation Reliever of the Year Award for 2069.
The Hachioji, Japan native won the award with 17 saves in 38 relief appearances, 73 strikeouts in 53.1 innings and a record of 6-6 to go with his 1.69 ERA.
He received 8 first place votes, as a unanimous winner. Chor-min Yu of the Arnprior Golden Knights finished second in voting, while Francisco Hernández of the Tampa Showstoppers finished third.
Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Sen Arai - Akita Magnets - 8 - 40
Chor-min Yu - Arnprior Golden Knights - 0 - 24
Francisco Hernández - Tampa Showstoppers - 0 - 4
Wang Ling - Tampa Showstoppers - 0 - 4