Best Rookie Trophy to Relief Specialist Monday, October 30th, 2034 He was the best new talent in 2034, according to the voters. Kunio Sato came in at crunch time in the late innings and sealed the verdict for his club, earning the Sub League 1 Newcomer of the Year Award.
Matsuyama's star reliever held the opposition to a .224 average and put up 10 saves and 55 strikeouts in 67.1 innings with a 4-1 won-lost mark and a 2.27 ERA.