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Best NYP Reliever Named: Terry Witherspoon was a calming influence out of the Aberdeen Ironbirds 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 23-year-old turned in a sparkling season and has been named the winner of the New York-Penn League Reliever of the Year for 2039.
The West Tawakoni, Texas native won the award with 7 saves in 24 relief appearances, 37 strikeouts in 41 innings and a record of 5-2 to go with his 1.54 ERA.
He received 36 first place votes, as a unanimous winner. Sandy Rodriguez of the Batavia Muckdogs finished second in voting, while Sam Tomaka of the Batavia Muckdogs finished third.
Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Terry Witherspoon - Aberdeen Ironbirds - 36 - 180
Sandy Rodriguez - Batavia Muckdogs - 0 - 83
Sam Tomaka - Batavia Muckdogs - 0 - 57
Cornell Amigo - Staten Island Pizza Rats - 0 - 3
Lúcio Castellanos - State College Spikes - 0 - 1
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 23-year-old turned in a sparkling season and has been named the winner of the New York-Penn League Reliever of the Year for 2039.
The West Tawakoni, Texas native won the award with 7 saves in 24 relief appearances, 37 strikeouts in 41 innings and a record of 5-2 to go with his 1.54 ERA.
He received 36 first place votes, as a unanimous winner. Sandy Rodriguez of the Batavia Muckdogs finished second in voting, while Sam Tomaka of the Batavia Muckdogs finished third.
Player - Team - First Place - Total Points
Terry Witherspoon - Aberdeen Ironbirds - 36 - 180
Sandy Rodriguez - Batavia Muckdogs - 0 - 83
Sam Tomaka - Batavia Muckdogs - 0 - 57
Cornell Amigo - Staten Island Pizza Rats - 0 - 3
Lúcio Castellanos - State College Spikes - 0 - 1