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Best SL2 Reliever Named Tuesday, October 9th , 2001 The Sub League 2 Reliever of the Year Award for 2001 has been bestowed on Madison Express relief specialist Jim Bethke. The 32-year-old bullpen ace, out of Falls City, Nebraska, nailed down the award with 20 saves in 58 relief appearances, 96 strikeouts in 88 innings and a record of 2 wins and 6 losses to go with his 1.84 ERA. He received 20 first place votes, as a unanimous winner. Bob Osborn of the Chesterfield Royals finished second in voting, while A.J. Puk of the Madison Mallards finished third. Player - Team - First Place - Total Points Jim Bethke - Madison Express - 20 - 100 Bob Osborn - Chesterfield Royals - 0 - 57 A.J. Puk - Madison Mallards - 0 - 15 Hector Velazquez - Tulsa Swordfish - 0 - 7 Dave Rajsich - Providence Barons - 0 - 1 |
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