Al Wihtol |
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1970 Season Stats W-L 5-4 ERA 2.62 K 128 WHIP 1.35 |
News
Season-Ending Injury for Wihtol
In a news release, the Visalia Mets announced that starting pitcher Al Wihtol would miss the rest of the season due to a torn flexor tendon in his elbow. Wihtol sustained the injury on 07/12/1970. He "will be sorely missed," said his manager.
This season, Wihtol shows a 5-4 record in 18 games, 116.2 innings, 128 strikeouts, and a 2.62 ERA.
CALL Chooses Wihtol Week's Finest Player
Al Wihtol capped off a phenomenal week on the hill by nailing down California League Player of the Week honors today.
The 21-year-old Mets hurler tossed a total of 16.2 innings last week, collecting 2 wins, 16 strikeouts and a 0.00 earned run average.
In 14 starts this season, Wihtol has rung up a 5-4 record and a 2.70 ERA.
BNN Stats: Starting Pitching Rookie Leaders
So, which rookie starting pitchers are leading the California League in fielding independent pitching (FIP)?
Kyle Hypes, FrGi, 2.72
Lloyd Gladden, SaBe, 2.74
Marty Waldeck, FrGi, 2.95
Al Wihtol, ViMe, 3.05
John Sielicki, FrGi, 3.06