Best 3R Pitcher Announced Thursday, September 27th , 2046
He's in the early phase of his career, but this past season Willard Wilhelm performed like a veteran on the hill for the Maine Sea Dogs and walked away with the M3L Rookie Pitcher of the Year Award in the process.
The 21-year-old Sea Dogs star fashioned a 10-3 won-loss record in 2046 with a 2.58 ERA. In 125.2 innings of work and 19 starts, Wilhelm struck out 104 while giving up 97 hits and 39 walks. He held opposing batters to a .209 average.
He received 6 first place votes out of a possible 12. Todd Huff of the Franklin Fire finished second in voting with 4 first place votes, while Dan McIntyre of the Canonniers de Quebec finished third with 2 first place votes.