Akron's Guthrie Player of the Month
Published on May 12, 2003 under Eastern League (EL1) News Release
New York, NYâ The Chase Bank has named Akron Aeros right-handed pitcher Jeremy Guthrie as the Eastern League's Chase Most Valuable Player for the month of April. Guthrie had an outstanding month for the Aeros, compiling a record of 3-0 with a 1.27 ERA, 17 strikeouts and only 6 walks in his five starts. In his professional debut against the Erie SeaWolves on April 3, the 24-year old allowed just three hits and three walks while striking out three batters in six shutout innings to earn the first win of his career. In his final start of the month the 6'1", 200 lb. hurler struck out six Altoona batters while tossing a complete game three-hit shutout to pick up his third win of the month. The Las Vegas, Nevada native was selected by the Cleveland Indians the first round of the June 2002 draft after going 13-2 with a 2.51 ERA in 20 starts at Stanford University during his junior season. Guthrie was a near unanimous selection for the award, receiving more than twice as many votes as any other nominee.
Guthrie will receive his award later this month in an on-field presentation at Canal Park in Akron and he will also be recognized at the Chase MVP Awards banquet when the season ending winners are announced.
Now in its seventh season, the Chase Awards Program is designed to recognize the monthly achievements and season long accomplishments of Eastern League players. Chase and the Eastern League will name a monthly most valuable player throughout the season, as well as a season ending Chase Eastern League MVP. In addition, Chase will select a Chase Pitcher of the Year, Chase Rookie of the Year and a Chase Manager of the Year at the end of the season. All award winners are chosen by Eastern League sports writers and radio announcers and will be recognized at a season ending awards banquet.
The Chase Bank is one of the largest banks in the United States and ranks among the largest in the world. Chase is a prominent sponsor of other elite professional and amateur sports worldwide, including the USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award, and the Chase Corporate Challenge. Chase is also the founding sponsor of the New York City Marathon.
For further information on the Chase Awards Program, past or present, please call the Eastern League office at 207-761-2700.
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