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Best RML Reliever Named Thursday, October 21st , 2038 Rafael Ruíz was a calming influence out of the Thornton Sun Dogs bullpen this season. 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 25-year-old turned in a sparkling season and has been named the winner of the Rocky Mountain League Reliever of the Year Award for 2038. The Tijuana, Mexico native won the award with 3 saves in 26 relief appearances, 90 strikeouts in 85.1 innings and a record of 7-6 to go with his 2.00 ERA. He received 15 first place votes out of a possible 32. Ben Brown of the Iowa City Kingpins finished second in voting with 16 first place votes, while Fernando Ramos of the Lincoln Emancipation finished third with 1 first place vote. Player - Team - First Place - Total Points Rafael Ruíz - Thornton Sun Dogs - 15 - 115 Ben Brown - Iowa City Kingpins - 16 - 106 Fernando Ramos - Lincoln Emancipation - 1 - 53 Rintaro Fukui - Yokohama Plumbers - 0 - 11 Tekle-Mariam Louahla - Thornton Sun Dogs - 0 - 2 Takiji Yamada - Glendale Skyelanders - 0 - 1 |
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