Andrew Miller wins Mariano Rivera Award

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In Andrew Miller’s first season with the Yankees, he finished with stellar numbers and impressive recognition for his great season. After pitching to a 3-2 record with a 2.04 ERA with 100 strikeouts in 61.2 innings and 36 saves in 38 opportunities, Miller was rewarded with the Mariano Rivera award for the American League’s top reliever.

After the apparent heir to Rivera, David Robertson walked last offseason for a different shade of pinstripes because the Chicago White Sox gave him a “better opportunity to win” (you can laugh), the Yankees turned their attention to Miller. Miller inked a 4 year, 36 million dollar deal whereas Robertson signed a 4 year deal worth 46 million dollars.

The 6’7” University of North Carolina product Andrew Miller was as shutdown of a closer as you get in 2015. Miller did not allow a single earned run until May 19 and did not blow a save until August 11. To reiterate his reliability, Miller slammed the door in 36 of his 38 save opportunities. Miller also went down with an injury for a month which likely cost him 5 saves over that time period.

Miller looks to build off the success he enjoyed in the 2015 season en route to pitching a full and healthy season in 2016. With the two-headed monster of Dellin Betances and Andrew Miller (“DnA”), fans can look forward to more 7-inning games next season.

Article by: Chad Raines
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