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1962 GCL Pitcher of the Year Award Chosen: Jackie Richardson was overpowering this season for the St. Petersburg Saints and earned the 1962 Gulf Coast Baseball League Pitcher of the Year Award for his efforts.
In a standout year he went 12-10 in 34 starts with 166 strikeouts in 211.2 innings and a 2.55 ERA.
He received 6 first place votes, as a unanimous winner. Don Rains of the Pensacola Terriers finished second in voting, while Steve Gilmore of the Sarasota Anglers finished third.
Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Jackie Richardson - St. Petersburg Saints - 6 - 42
Don Rains - Pensacola Terriers - 0 - 22
Steve Gilmore - Sarasota Anglers - 0 - 18
Single A Placeholder - Orlando Oranges - 0 - 14
Chet Lee - Lakeland Pilots - 0 - 6
In a standout year he went 12-10 in 34 starts with 166 strikeouts in 211.2 innings and a 2.55 ERA.
He received 6 first place votes, as a unanimous winner. Don Rains of the Pensacola Terriers finished second in voting, while Steve Gilmore of the Sarasota Anglers finished third.
Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Jackie Richardson - St. Petersburg Saints - 6 - 42
Don Rains - Pensacola Terriers - 0 - 22
Steve Gilmore - Sarasota Anglers - 0 - 18
Single A Placeholder - Orlando Oranges - 0 - 14
Chet Lee - Lakeland Pilots - 0 - 6