Award Races

NL Fireman of the Year

The Contenders:

Billy Cox Memphis Mayhem Age: 27 B/T: L/L Born: Mount Prospect, IL Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Why he should win:
Saves - 31 (1)
BAA - .252 (4)
WHIP - 1.29 (3)
ERA - 3.57 (3)

Kevin Kerr San Juan Chinchillas Age: 28 B/T: R/R Born: Vanceboro, NC Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Why he should win:
Saves - 28 (2)
ERA - 2.93 (2)

Wilson Bonds Charleston Chew Age: 28 B/T: R/R Born: City Of Industry, CA Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Why he should win:
Saves - 21 (6)
Save % - 91.3% (2)
BAA - .239 (1)
WHIP - 1.16 (1)
ERA - 2.67 (1)

The lowdown: Bonds has the peripherals. He has been the best all-around closer in the NL this season. In the spirit of the award, however, you would generally want a guy with more saves. Kerr has the second most saves and second-best ERA among qualified closers. It really comes down to how you view the award, but my vote is for Wilson Bonds.