Rick Porcello September 2016 AL Pitcher of the Month

Rick Porcello of the Boston Red Sox was selected the American League Pitcher of the Month for September 2016. During the month the RHP was 4-1, 2.70 ERA, 37 K, 0.88 WHIP, .211 BAA in 43.1 IP over 6 games. This season he is 22-4, 3.15 ERA, 189 K, 1.01 WHIP, .230 BAA in 223.0 IP over 33 games. Over eight MLB seasons with the Red Sox and Tigers he is 107-82, 4.20 ERA, 993 K, 1.31 WHIP, .276 BAA in 1468.1 IP over 245 games with 241 GS. He was originally drafted by the Tigers with the 27th pick of the first round in 2007 and was traded to the Red Sox in 2014. Porcello turned 27 on December 27.