The 2016 Rookie Level Pitcher of the Year is Jim McDade (Strasburg 2013), who pitched in the Arizona League for the Padres.

The 6-foot-5 righty from Millersville dominated hitters after signing as an undrafted free agent with San Diego. He went 5-1, 1.59 in 18 games, with 2 saves, a 0.91 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9, and 7.2 K/9 in 34 innings pitched. He had the best ERA and WHIP of pitchers considered for this list.

Way to go, Jim!

Previous Winners:

2015- Keegan Long (Front Royal 2014), Missoula
2014- Trey Cochran-Gill (Harrisonburg 2012), Pulaski

Others for Consideration:

  • Chad Martin (Aldie 2014), Pulaski- 3-2, 2.55, 1.05 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9, 6.1 K/9 in 35 1/3 IP
  • Joseph Camacho (New Market 2013), Athletics- 2-3, 3.03, 3 saves, 1.11 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9, 6.7 K/9 in 29 2/3 IP
  • Justin Camp (Harrisonburg 2013), Burlington- 0-3, 1.85, 2 saves, 1.18 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9, 8.5 K/9 in 34 IP
  • Tyler Fox (Waynesboro 2013), Twins- 2-3, 3.10, 1 save, 1.01 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9, 6.2 K/9 in 52 1/3 IP
  • Michael O’Reilly (Woodstock 2014), Cardinals- 3-1, 2.48, 1 save, 1.00 WHIP, 1.1 BB/9, 8.6 K/9 in 40 IP
Jim McDade at Millersville
Jim McDade at Millersville