Three Isotopes Recognized by Triple-A West Managers, Baseball America
September 17, 2021 - Pacific Coast League (PCL) - Albuquerque Isotopes News Release
Three members of the 2021 Albuquerque Isotopes have been selected to Baseball America's Triple-A West "Best Tools" list, as voted on by league managers.
Right-handed pitcher Julian Fernández was voted as having the best fastball in the circuit. Fernández compiled an 0.64 ERA in 14 relief appearances for the Isotopes with 18 strikeouts in 14 innings, routinely reached triple digits on the radar gun, climbing as high as 103 miles per hour. His contract was purchased by the Colorado Rockies on September 1 and he made his Major League debut on September 5 vs. Atlanta.
League skippers tabbed Brian Serven as the best defensive catcher in Triple-A West. Serven is tied for second among qualified backstops with a .990 fielding percentage through 57 games, and his 17 caught stealings rank atop the circuit.
Alan Trejo was selected as the best defensive shortstop in the league. Trejo has played a team-high 62 games at the position and boasts a .976 fielding percentage. He has committed just six errors while playing shortstop for Albuquerque.
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