Photo by Ken Pullen
Photo by Ken Pullen

The 2015 rookie level pitcher of the year is Keegan Long (Front Royal 2014)!

Keegan dominated the Pioneer League for Missoula, going 2-0, 0.67, with 2 saves in 23 games and 26 2/3 innings pitched, along with a 0.79 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9, and 12.1 K/9. The 29th round pick in the 2015 draft of the Diamondbacks was also named the #1 starter in the 2014 Valley League season.

Others to Consider

Heath Slatton (Staunton 2014): 3-1, 0.79, 8 saves, 0.84 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9, 9.5 K/9 in 22 2/3 innings for the Giants’ Arizona League team

Chad Martin (Aldie 2014): 1-0, 2.61, 1.24 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9, 6.2 K/9 in 38 innings in the GCL (Yankees)

Mike Estevez (Charles Town 2013): 3-0, 1.38, 9 saves, 1.19 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9, 11.1 K/9 in 26 innings in GCL (Blue Jays)

Brandon Glazer (Waynesboro 2013): 2-4, 3.62, 1.10 WHIP, 0.6 BB/9, 5.0 K/9 in 44 2/3 innings in Arizona League  (Angels)

Logan Longwith (Front Royal 2014-15): 2-1, 2.42, 5 saves, 0.88 WHIP, 0.4 BB/9, 8.3 K/9 in 26 innings in GCL (Tigers)