His teammates and manager said he had a poised demeanor about him that was typical of someone much older and more experienced. His poise has paid off, as the 20-year-old turned in a sparkling season and has been named the winner of the National Conference Reliever of the Year Award for 2065.
The Cherryland, California native won the award with 17 saves in 23 relief appearances, 24 strikeouts in 23.1 innings and a record of 2-3 to go with his 1.93 ERA.