Post by Blunashun on Oct 17, 2019 19:37:56 GMT
Assuming he wins Cy Young.
Six finalists up for Comeback Player honors
By Russell Dorsey @russ_Dorsey1
October 14, 2019
The Major League Baseball Players Association on Monday named the six finalists for the Comeback Player honors in the 2019 Players Choice Awards. White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito, Rangers designated hitter Hunter Pence and Royals right fielder Jorge Soler are finalists in the American League. Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson, Reds pitcher Sonny Gray and Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu are finalists in the National League.
Hyun-Jin Ryu, Dodgers
Ryu came into 2019 with higher expectations than other finalists after pitching well in 2018 -- an impressive 1.97 ERA in 15 starts. But he failed to reach 150 innings pitched for the third consecutive season after missing the 2015 campaign because of shoulder surgery.
In 2019, however, the southpaw shut down any thought that he couldn't duplicate his success of 2018. Ryu's impressive season earned him the start for the NL in this year's All-Star Game. He finished 14-5 and led the Majors with a 2.32 ERA. His 182 2/3 innings were the most he has thrown since he tossed 192 innings during his rookie season in 2013.
Six finalists up for Comeback Player honors
By Russell Dorsey @russ_Dorsey1
October 14, 2019
The Major League Baseball Players Association on Monday named the six finalists for the Comeback Player honors in the 2019 Players Choice Awards. White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito, Rangers designated hitter Hunter Pence and Royals right fielder Jorge Soler are finalists in the American League. Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson, Reds pitcher Sonny Gray and Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu are finalists in the National League.
Hyun-Jin Ryu, Dodgers
Ryu came into 2019 with higher expectations than other finalists after pitching well in 2018 -- an impressive 1.97 ERA in 15 starts. But he failed to reach 150 innings pitched for the third consecutive season after missing the 2015 campaign because of shoulder surgery.
In 2019, however, the southpaw shut down any thought that he couldn't duplicate his success of 2018. Ryu's impressive season earned him the start for the NL in this year's All-Star Game. He finished 14-5 and led the Majors with a 2.32 ERA. His 182 2/3 innings were the most he has thrown since he tossed 192 innings during his rookie season in 2013.
