We have reached the end of our professional players of the year series!

The last, but not least, is the major league pitcher of the year. History first:

2018- Ryan Yarbrough (Luray 2012)
2017- Chris Devenski (Woodstock 2011)
2016- Chris Devenski (Woodstock 2011)
2015- Will Harris (Staunton 2003)
2014- David Carpenter (Covington 2004)
2013- David Carpenter (Covington 2004)
2012- Chris Perez (Staunton 2004)
2011- Brandon Beachy (Woodstock 2008)
2010- Chris Perez (Staunton 2004)

The 2019 winner is none other than Emilio Pagan (Harrisonburg 2010), the closer for the Tampa Bay Rays. Pagan went 4-2, 2.31, with 20 saves, a 0.83 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9, and 12.3 K/9 in 70 total innings. He came on fast in the second half, walking only four batters while striking out 49 in 34 innings, helping the Rays win a wild card playoff spot.

Others to Consider

  • Will Harris (Staunton 2003), for Houston: 4-1, 1.50, with four saves, a 0.93 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9, and 9.3 K/9 in 60 innings
  • Austin Adams (Staunton 2011), for Washington (one inning) and Seattle (31 innings): 2-2, 3.94, 1.13 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9, 14.9 K/9
  • Ryan Yarbrough (Luray 2012), for Tampa Bay: 11-6, 4.13, 1.00 WHIP, 1.3 BB/9, 7.4 K/9 in 141 2/3 innings
  • Randy Dobnak (Front Royal 2015), for Minnesota: 2-1, 1.59, 1.13 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9, 7.3 K/9 in 28 1/3 innings
Rays at Orioles 7/14/19
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