San Jose Reliever Earns Cal League Pitcher of the Week

San Jose Reliever Earns Cal League Pitcher of the Week

September 6, 2022 – California League (CalL)San Jose Giants News Release

San Jose, CA – San Jose Giants relief pitcher Willian Suarez was acknowledged by Minor League Baseball as the California League Pitcher of the Week. Suarez is the first San Jose reliever to earn the award, with starting pitchers Nick Sinacola and Will Bednar previously being recognized. Suarez, a right-hander


San Jose, CA – San Jose Giants relief pitcher Willian Suarez was acknowledged by Minor League Baseball as the California League Pitcher of the Week. Suarez is the first San Jose reliever to earn the award, with starting pitchers Nick Sinacola and Will Bednar previously being recognized.

Suarez, a right-hander signed as a free agent by the San Francisco Giants in 2015 from Santo Domingo, Dominic Republic, appeared in three games against the Stockton Ports and dominated the opposing lineup. In six scoreless innings pitched, Suarez racked up an incredible 16 strikeouts while walking just one batter. Suarez surrendered just two hits to the Ports and earned his first save of the year with a two-inning outing where he struck out six batters to close out the series in dominant fashion.

The San Jose Giants return home for the final homestand of the 2022 season with six games against the Fresno Grizzlies, the Colorado Rockies’ Single-A Affiliate. For more information on single game tickets, ticket packages and group reservations for the season, visit sjgiants.com or call 408.297.1435.

• Discuss this story on the California League message board

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Sports Statistics from the Stats Crew

Ezoicreport this ad



Sebastian Tornqvist Announces Commitment to UMass Previous post Sebastian Tornqvist Announces Commitment to UMass
Fernandes, Scarlett Named to USL Team of the Week Next post Fernandes, Scarlett Named to USL Team of the Week