Scott Richmond AL Rookie of the Month

J-Roc · Post #1 » by **J-Roc** » Tue May 5, 2009 8:09 pm

http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blog ... month.aspx

Toronto Blue Jays starter Scott Richmond received some well-deserved recognition on Tuesday by being named the American League Rookie of the Month for April.

The 29-year-old North Vancouver, B.C. native went 3-0 with a 2.70 ERA in four starts, leading all AL rookies in wins and strikeouts with 20 in 23 1/3 innings pitched.

Post #2 » by **LittleOzzy** » Tue May 5, 2009 8:13 pm

Well deserved, he has pitched very well.

I can't believe this guy was pitching in Edmonton just two years ago. He must be loving every minute of this now.

LLJ · Post #3 » by **LLJ** » Tue May 5, 2009 8:14 pm

He was horrible in spring training. I'm actually surprised he's done this well so far.

Canada sure coulda used him in the Olympics.

Mustard_Tiger · Post #4 » by **Mustard_Tiger** » Tue May 5, 2009 8:19 pm

LLJ wrote:He was horrible in spring training. I'm actually surprised he's done this well so far.

Canada sure coulda used him in the Olympics.

How many innings did he even pitch in ST? He was with Canada for like half of it, wasn't he?

Oh, and Canada sure could have used him in the WBC. Whitt made the colossal error of not using his best pitcher in the first two games of a double elimination tournament.

evilRyu · Post #5 » by **evilRyu** » Tue May 5, 2009 8:35 pm

pretty sweet! Awesome stuff and congrats to Scott Richmond!! i honestly forgot about this award... i wonder if any other Canadian-born players have won this.

Post #6 » by **Alfred** » Tue May 5, 2009 10:00 pm

Every time I've seen him pitch, I've been impressed with his control. That's probably his best attribute. His fastball isn't bad either.

Post #7 » by **Nolan** » Tue May 5, 2009 11:15 pm

Well deserved he's been great so far this year hopefully he can keep it up.

RiZ · Post #8 » by **RiZ** » Wed May 6, 2009 3:39 am

definitely deserves it...i wonder how romero would be doing now if he didnt get injured he was off to a good start

PS im not gonna lie when i read the title for some reason i read richmond as rolen and got VERY confused :lol:

SharoneWright · Post #9 » by **SharoneWright** » Wed May 6, 2009 6:00 pm

Congrats, kid.

You've earned the keys, now keep it between the lines.

dawtcalm · Post #10 » by **dawtcalm** » Thu May 7, 2009 5:27 pm

Win against BAL makes him 4-0 now w/ 2.67 ERA!
pitching tonight I think?

Raps in 4 · Post #11 » by **Raps in 4** » Thu May 7, 2009 9:26 pm

I really questioned the decision to have him in the rotation to start the season, but he's exceeded all of my expectations.

RiZ · Post #12 » by **RiZ** » Fri May 8, 2009 4:41 pm

dawtcalm wrote:Win against BAL makes him 4-0 now w/ 2.67 ERA!
pitching tonight I think?

yup he's gonna go 5-0