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Brooklyn Rookie Pitcher Wins in May Friday, June 1st , 2001 No first-year player did it better than Smokey Joe Williams in the month of May! This novice Brooklyn Royal Giants pitcher put up 4 wins to nab the National League Rookie of the Month Award. He stood out by holding opposing hitters to a .188 batting average and finishing with a strong 4-1 record and a 2.16 ERA. Williams tossed 33.1 innings as he collected 27 strikeouts and issued 10 walks. In 11 starts this season, Williams has chalked up a 5-6 record and a 3.69 ERA. |
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