Originally posted by Clay
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I offer another player for IL Award consideration.
IL Last Call
-Basil Petrohilos:
Sure, he doesn't have the eye-popping, league best WHIP or the historically high # of saves to catch your attention, but Basil is STILL a beast. Pitching in a BLB-leading 99 games, he maintained a 1.80 ERA and a .82 WHIP, lead all relievers in WAR and VORP, while giving up just 16 BB and just 1 HR (in a hitter's park) in 103.2 IP. Those are near #1 starter numbers. Add to that, he was 9-0 and even threw in 9 saves late in the season.
Some guys have put up good numbers in a closer role.
But Basil is much more than just a closer. Some may very well consider him a Greek demi-God.
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