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Round Rock Star Funderburg Cops Outstanding Pitcher Award Monday, November 14th , 2050 What does it take to win the Outstanding Pitcher Award? Just ask Chris Funderburg of the Round Rock Express -- the latest American League Outstanding Pitcher Award winner. "My dad always told me to dream big and dream always," he said. "It's not like I shoot for the Outstanding Pitcher Award," he said. "I have big aspirations for what I want to do in this game and what I want to achieve in a long career." The Express pitching ace made some of his dreams come true this year, winning 11 games and losing only 8. In 26 starts, Funderburg registered a 1.85 ERA and limited other clubs to a .214 batting average. He fanned 191 in 185.1 innings and issued 72 walks. He received 24 first place votes out of a possible 30. Luis Cubero of the Durham Bulls finished second in voting with 6 first place votes, while Colin Scott of the Scranton WB RailRiders finished third. Player - Team - First Place - Total Points Chris Funderburg - Round Rock Express - 24 - 191 Luis Cubero - Durham Bulls - 6 - 135 Colin Scott - Scranton WB RailRiders - 0 - 86 Alfonso Guillen - Buffalo Bisons - 0 - 45 Mario Amore - Buffalo Bisons - 0 - 22 Bruce Poff - Columbus Clippers - 0 - 16 Cody Autry - Buffalo Bisons - 0 - 8 Isaias Felix - Charlotte Knights - 0 - 4 Eric Smith - Durham Bulls - 0 - 3 |
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