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Best AP Reliever Named: When José Martínez jogged in from the bullpen this season, opposing teams knew they were going to have a tough time putting up runs.
The Honolulu High Tide closer turned in a dominant campaign and has been named the Appalachian Reliever of the Year Award winner for 2066. His award-winning season saw the bullpen ace get 49 saves in 70 relief appearances, 120 strikeouts in 82.2 innings and only 50 walks. He had a record of 4 wins and 5 losses to go with his 1.42 ERA. "I hope I can pitch like this every year," he said. He received 20 first place votes out of a possible 28. Ted Duke of the Ozark Outlaws finished second in voting with 5 first place votes, while Luke Edwards of the Amarillo Chicken Haulers finished third with 2 first place votes. Player - Team - First Place - Total Points José Martínez - Honolulu High Tide - 20 - 119 Ted Duke - Ozark Outlaws - 5 - 63 Luke Edwards - Amarillo Chicken Haulers - 2 - 56 Luis Miguel Morales - Vermont Lake Monsters - 1 - 5 Juan Cardenas - Minneapolis Maulers - 0 - 3 Greg Douglas - Minneapolis Maulers - 0 - 3 Nick Sharpley - Orlando Rum Runners - 0 - 2 Edward Rascoe - Cape Canaveral Launch - 0 - 1 |