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SL Hands Out Reliever of the Year Award Friday, October 6th , 2023 Scott Ames was a calming influence out of the Chattanooga Lookouts 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 22-year-old turned in a sparkling season and has been named the winner of the Southern League Reliever of the Year Award for 2023. The Jacksonville, Florida native won the award with 6 saves in 34 relief appearances, 66 strikeouts in 55.1 innings and a record of 5-3 to go with his 1.46 ERA. He received 7 first place votes out of a possible 10. David Rhodes of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos finished second in voting with 3 first place votes, while Jake Wiggins of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp finished third. Player - Team - First Place - Total Points Scott Ames - Chattanooga Lookouts - 7 - 44 David Rhodes - Pensacola Blue Wahoos - 3 - 32 Jake Wiggins - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp - 0 - 8 Jackson Burkhalter - Pensacola Blue Wahoos - 0 - 4 Matthew Henderson - Chattanooga Lookouts - 0 - 2 |
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