Last Updated: November 05. 2009 11:27PM
Rick Porcello named Tigers Rookie of the Year
The Detroit News
Detroit -- Right-hander Rick Porcello has been named Tigers Rookie of the Year by the Detroit Sports Broadcasters' Association.
Porcello, 20, led all American League rookies with 14 wins. He was 14-9 with a 3.96 ERA and 89 strikeouts in 170 2/3 innings.
He is the fourth pitcher 20 or younger since 1970 to record 14 victories, according to Elias Sports Bureau. The others are Cincinnati's Don Gullett in 1971 (16 wins), Minnesota's Bert Blyleven in 1971 (16) and the Mets' Dwight Gooden in 1984 (17) and 1985 (24).
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The DSBA has been selecting a Tigers Rookie of the Year since 1969.
Porcello is a candidate for American League Rookie of the Year. That award will be announced Nov. 16.
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