Lance McCullers Jr May 2017 AL Pitcher of the Month

Lance McCullers Jr of the Houston Astros was selected the American League Pitcher of the Month for May 2017. During the month he was 4-0, 0.99 ERA, 37 K, 0.85 WHIP, .164 BAA in 36.1 IP over 6 games. This season the RHP is 6-1, 2.48 ERA, 73 K, 1.06 WHIP, .210 BAA in 65.1 IP over 11 games. Over three MLB seasons he is 18-13, 3.04 ERA, 308 K, 1.26 WHIP, .233 BAA in 272.0 IP over 47 GS. He was originally drafted by the Astros with the 41st pick of the first round in 2012. McCullers turned 23 on October 2nd.