Baltimore Orioles: Handing Out Awards For The Month Of June
![BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JUNE 26: Stevie Wilkerson #12 of the Baltimore Orioles can't reach a two RBI home run hit by Franmil Reyes #32 of the San Diego Padres (not pictured) in the fifth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 26, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JUNE 26: Stevie Wilkerson #12 of the Baltimore Orioles can't reach a two RBI home run hit by Franmil Reyes #32 of the San Diego Padres (not pictured) in the fifth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 26, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Fbirdswatcher-com-2Fwp-content-2Fuploads-2Fgetty-images-2F2017-2F07-2F1158504544-850x560-fcd9d8e775552762c90ea6e66492094c.jpg)
Pitcher Of The Month: John Means
Even after though he missed time with injury in June this award easily goes to John Means.
In four starts Means was dominant as he pitched to a 1.71 ERA in 21 innings pitched. Over those 21 innings, Means struck out 19 batters, allowed only four runs, one home run and earned two wins without taking a loss.
The stellar month locked Means a spot on the American League all-star team.
Means’ is emerging as a pitcher Orioles fans are getting excited about and for a good reason. He’s dominating hitters despite knowing he may not get any run support when he takes the ball.
There’s a chance we’re watching the Orioles ace of the future and every time he takes the ball; there’s motivation to tune in during this lost Orioles season.