Western League Best Pitcher Named Thursday, October 19th , 2023
The Western League announced today that Brett Conine has been chosen the Pitcher of the Year Award winner for 2023. The Phoenix starter had everything working for him this past season as he breezed to a 8-11 record.
In his award-winning season Conine crafted a 2.50 ERA in 158.2 innings with 153 strikeouts and 48 walks. Opposing batters hit .252 against him in his 25 starts.
He received 10 first place votes out of a possible 14. C.J. Eldred of the Stockton Flyers finished second in voting with 3 first place votes, while Pedro Vasquez of the Stockton Flyers finished third with 1 first place vote.