ML Best Lefty Pitcher Award
The Oklahoma Bay of the United States announced on the 22nd (Korean time) that “Ryu Hyun-jin was selected as the winner of the 2020 Season Warren Span Award.”
The Warren Span Award was established in honor of Warren Span, one of the best left-handed pitchers. After winning 363 wins (245 losses) in 750 games, he was dedicated to the Hall of Fame.
Ryu Hyun-jin is the first Asian pitcher to receive the Warren Span Award given to the left-handed pitcher who performed the most during the year. Randy Johnson (retired) and Clayton Kershaw (LA Dodgers) won the Warren Span Award four times side by side. Ryu Hyun-jin was expected to be awarded the No. 1 ERA in the major leagues in 2019 when he was a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, but was pushed back by Patrick Corbin (Washington Nationals).
However, this year, which was the first season to transfer to Toronto, also won the Warren Span Award by performing as an ace.
Ryu Hyun-jin recorded an average ERA of 2.69 with 5 wins and 2 losses in 12 games in 2020. Toronto, led by Ryu Hyun-jin, even advanced into the postseason four years after 2016.
Warren Spansang’s organizing committee revealed the reason for the winner’s selection, saying, “Amid the difficulties of the novel coronavirus infection (Corona 19) pandemic, Ryu Hyun-jin spent a dazzling year on the mound that deserves this award.”
However, unfortunately, you cannot directly see Ryu Hyun-jin receiving the award. The awards ceremony will not be held this year due to the aftermath of Corona 19.
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