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Kato Gets Award for Relief Work Saturday, September 22nd , 2063 Takao Kato was a calming influence out of the Northwest Territory Beavers bullpen this season. His teammates and manager said he had a poised demeanor about him that was typical of someone much older and more experienced. His poise has paid off, as the 20-year-old turned in a sparkling season and has been named the winner of the USPL Low A Reliever of the Year Award for 2063. The Toyonaka, Japan native won the award with 1 save in 25 relief appearances, 63 strikeouts in 65.1 innings and a record of 3-1 to go with his 1.24 ERA. He received 7 first place votes out of a possible 10. Cristóbal González of the Hudsonville Flanderses finished second in voting with 3 first place votes, while Dan Bozovic of the Hudsonville Flanderses finished third. Player - Team - First Place - Total Points Takao Kato - Northwest Territory Beavers - 7 - 44 Cristóbal González - Hudsonville Flanderses - 3 - 36 Dan Bozovic - Hudsonville Flanderses - 0 - 4 Evan Gillespie - Fort Knox Centennial - 0 - 4 Måns Goos - Shady Side Zoomies - 0 - 2 |
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