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Fukuoka SoftBank Reliever Cops PL Cy Young Award Sunday, September 24th, 2023 When the call went out to the Fukuoka SoftBank bullpen in 2023, Namboku Kojima proved equal to the task. Whether he was brought in to squelch a rally or just finish the game, Kojima gave his best at each opportunity. As a result, today the Hawks reliever was named the latest Pacific League Cy Young Award winner. He made no relief appearances, logging 115.2 innings and no saves this season. He racked up 146 strikeouts, a 11-4 record and an ERA of 2.18.Takeji Ogawa of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters finished second in voting, while Shinzo Sasaki of the Saitama Seibu Lions finished third. |
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