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American Baseball Association News Article | |  | Saturday, July 1st, 1961: Roosevelt League Selects #1 Starter in June The Pitcher of the Month Award has been announced and the Roosevelt League winner is St. Louis hurler, Phil Sparks. For his fine efforts in June he has been named the league's #1 pitcher.
During the month, Sparks excelled with a 1.97 ERA and 4 wins and 1 loss. In 45.2 innings he struck out 33 and gave up 35 hits and 13 walks.
This season in 18 starts Phil Sparks has a record of 7-5 with 84 strikeouts in 118.2 innings and a 3.11 ERA. | |
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