ELE Top Pitcher Award for August to García
Any time a rookie makes a splash on the scene, it's got to be great for his career potential. Just ask <José García:player#7956>, who put together a stellar month out of the pen. The <Atlanta Peaches:team#107> closer, 22, kept the opposition off balance all month as he held them to a .262 average and walked away with the East Pitcher of the Month award for August.

García posted a 2-1 mark and a 2.25 ERA in 11 relief appearances. In 12 innings, he had 5 saves, 13 strikeouts, and 3 walks.

So far this year, <García:player#7956> has chalked up 10 saves. In 42 relief appearances, he has 39 strikeouts in 43.1 innings with a 3.74 ERA. His season won-lost mark is 5-2.