Pitcher of the Month

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The Pitcher of the Month award is a Major League Baseball award named by each league for each month of the regular season. The National League started recognizing the award in 1975. The American League followed in 1979. Upon the introduction of each league's award, pitchers became ineligible for the (position players') player of the month award.

Awards by month, 1975 to date

Players listed with multiple occurrences are denoted by parentheses containing the ordinal.

Year Month National League American League
Player(s) Team(s) Player(s) Team(s)

1975 to 1980

1975AprilDon SuttonLos Angeles Dodgers 
MayDon Sutton (2)Los Angeles Dodgers
JuneTom SeaverNew York Mets
JulyAl HraboskySt Louis Cardinals
AugustBurt HootonLos Angeles Dodgers
SeptemberBurt Hooton (2)Los Angeles Dodgers
1976AprilRandy JonesSan Diego Padres
MayRandy Jones (2)San Diego Padres
JuneAndy MessersmithAtlanta Braves
JulyJerry KoosmanNew York Mets
AugustRay BurrisChicago Cubs
SeptemberDon Sutton (3)Los Angeles Dodgers
1977AprilTom Seaver (2)New York Mets
MayBruce SutterChicago Cubs
JuneRick ReuschelChicago Cubs
JulyRick Reuschel (2)Chicago Cubs
AugustTom Seaver (3)Cincinnati Reds
SeptemberLarry ChristensonPhiladelphia Phillies
1978AprilRoss GrimsleyMontreal Expos
MayBob KnepperSan Francisco Giants
JuneVida BlueSan Francisco Giants
JulyJ. R. RichardHouston Astros
AugustKent TekulvePittsburgh Pirates
SeptemberGaylord PerrySan Diego Padres
1979AprilKen ForschHouston AstrosTommy JohnNew York Yankees
MayJoe NiekroHouston AstrosJim KernTexas Rangers
JuneJoaquín AndújarHouston AstrosMark ClearCalifornia Angels
JulyDick TidrowChicago CubsSid MongeCleveland Indians
AugustRick Reuschel (3)Chicago CubsRick LangfordOakland Athletics
SeptemberJ.R. Richard (2)Houston AstrosGoose GossageNew York Yankees
1980AprilJ.R. Richard (3)Houston AstrosDave StiebToronto Blue Jays
MaySteve CarltonPhiladelphia PhilliesChuck RaineyBoston Red Sox
JuneJerry ReussLos Angeles DodgersSteve StoneBaltimore Orioles
JulyPat ZachryNew York MetsLarry GuraKansas City Royals
AugustRick Reuschel (4)Chicago CubsBob StanleyBoston Red Sox
SeptemberMarty BystromPhiladelphia PhilliesTim StoddardBaltimore Orioles

1981 to 1990

1981AprilFernando ValenzuelaLos Angeles DodgersMatt KeoughOakland Athletics
MayCharlie LeaMontreal ExposMark Clear (2)Boston Red Sox
June1981 Major League Baseball strike
July
AugustRick Camp
Ed Whitson
Atlanta Braves
San Francisco Giants
Ron GuidryNew York Yankees
SeptemberTom Seaver (4)Cincinnati RedsDennis Martínez
Larry Gura (2)
Baltimore Orioles
Kansas City Royals
1982AprilSteve RogersMontreal ExposGeoff ZahnCalifornia Angels
MayDick RuthvenPhiladelphia PhilliesLaMarr HoytChicago White Sox
JuneSteve HoweLos Angeles DodgersJim BeattieSeattle Mariners
JulyJohn CandelariaPittsburgh PiratesTippy MartinezBaltimore Orioles
AugustNolan RyanHouston AstrosJim PalmerBaltimore Orioles
SeptemberJoaquín Andújar (2)St Louis CardinalsRick SutcliffeCleveland Indians
1983AprilPascual PérezAtlanta BravesRick HoneycuttTexas Rangers
MayBill LaskeySan Francisco GiantsDave Stieb (2)Toronto Blue Jays
JuneBurt Hooton (3)Los Angeles DodgersCharlie HoughTexas Rangers
JulyJoe PriceCincinnati RedsScott McGregorBaltimore Orioles
AugustJesse OroscoNew York MetsJack MorrisDetroit Tigers
SeptemberJohn DennyPhiladelphia PhilliesRichard DotsonChicago White Sox
1984AprilRick Honeycutt (2)Los Angeles DodgersJack Morris (2)Detroit Tigers
MayNolan Ryan (2)Houston AstrosMike BoddickerBaltimore Orioles
JuneRon DarlingNew York MetsCharlie Hough (2)Texas Rangers
JulyOrel HershiserLos Angeles DodgersWillie HernándezDetroit Tigers
AugustRick Sutcliffe (2)Chicago CubsRoger ClemensBoston Red Sox
SeptemberDwight GoodenNew York MetsDoyle AlexanderToronto Blue Jays
1985AprilFernando Valenzuela (2)Los Angeles DodgersCharlie LeibrandtKansas City Royals
MayAndy HawkinsSan Diego PadresDave Stieb (3)Toronto Blue Jays
JuneJohn TudorSt Louis CardinalsJay HowellOakland Athletics
JulyFernando Valenzuela (3)Los Angeles DodgersBret SaberhagenKansas City Royals
AugustShane RawleyPhiladelphia PhilliesDave RighettiNew York Yankees
SeptemberDwight Gooden (2)New York MetsCharlie Leibrandt (2)Kansas City Royals
1986AprilDwight Gooden (3)New York MetsRoger Clemens (2)Boston Red Sox
MayJeff ReardonMontreal ExposDon AaseBaltimore Orioles
JuneRick RhodenPittsburgh PiratesRoger Clemens (3)Boston Red Sox
JulyTodd WorrellSt Louis CardinalsJack Morris (3)Detroit Tigers
AugustBill GullicksonCincinnati RedsMike WittCalifornia Angels
SeptemberMike KrukowSan Francisco GiantsBruce HurstBoston Red Sox
1987AprilSid FernandezNew York MetsBret Saberhagen (2)Kansas City Royals
MaySteve BedrosianPhiladelphia PhilliesJim ClancyToronto Blue Jays
JuneOrel Hershiser (2)Los Angeles DodgersSteve OntiverosOakland Athletics
JulyFloyd YoumansMontreal ExposFrank ViolaMinnesota Twins
AugustDoug DrabekPittsburgh PiratesMark LangstonSeattle Mariners
SeptemberPascual Pérez (2)Montreal ExposDoyle Alexander (2)Detroit Tigers
1988AprilOrel Hershiser (3)Los Angeles DodgersDave StewartOakland Athletics
MayDavid ConeNew York MetsFrank Viola (2)Minnesota Twins
JuneGreg MadduxChicago CubsMark GubiczaKansas City Royals
JulyJohn FrancoCincinnati RedsRoger Clemens (4)Boston Red Sox
AugustDanny JacksonCincinnati RedsMark Langston (2)Seattle Mariners
SeptemberOrel Hershiser (4)Los Angeles DodgersBruce Hurst (2)Boston Red Sox
1989AprilMark DavisSan Diego PadresJeff Ballard (2)Baltimore Orioles
MayRick Reuschel (5)San Francisco GiantsChuck FinleyCalifornia Angels
JuneMike ScottHouston AstrosMark Gubicza (2)Kansas City Royals
JulyMark Langston (3)Montreal ExposMike MooreOakland Athletics
AugustTom BrowningCincinnati RedsBret Saberhagen (3)Kansas City Royals
SeptemberTim BelcherLos Angeles DodgersBret Saberhagen (4)Kansas City Royals
1990AprilJohn Tudor (2)St Louis CardinalsDave Stewart (2)Oakland Athletics
MayJack ArmstrongCincinnati RedsBobby ThigpenChicago White Sox
JuneRamón MartinezLos Angeles DodgersRandy JohnsonSeattle Mariners
JulyDanny Darwin
Doug Drabek (2)
Houston Astros
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chuck Finley (2)
Bobby Witt
California Angels
Texas Rangers
AugustDoug Drabek (3)Pittsburgh PiratesRoger Clemens (5)Boston Red Sox
SeptemberDwight Gooden (4)New York MetsDave Stewart (3)Oakland Athletics

1991 to 2000

1991AprilLee SmithSt Louis CardinalsRoger Clemens (6)Boston Red Sox
MayTom GlavineAtlanta BravesScott EricksonMinnesota Twins
JuneRob DibbleCincinnati RedsJack Morris (4)Minnesota Twins
JulyDennis Martinez (2)Montreal ExposBill KruegerSeattle Mariners
AugustMitch WilliamsPhiladelphia PhilliesKevin TapaniMinnesota Twins
SeptemberChris NabholzMontreal ExposRoger Clemens (7)Boston Red Sox
1992AprilBill SwiftSan Francisco GiantsBill Krueger (2)Minnesota Twins
MayMike MorganChicago CubsRoger Clemens (8)Boston Red Sox
JuneRandy TomlinPittsburgh PiratesJohn SmileyMinnesota Twins
JulyTom Glavine (2)Atlanta BravesKevin AppierKansas City Royals
AugustDennis Martinez (3)Montreal ExposRoger Clemens (9)Boston Red Sox
SeptemberJosé RijoCincinnati RedsCal EldredMilwaukee Brewers
1993AprilKen HillMontreal ExposJimmy KeyNew York Yankees
MayTommy GreenePhiladelphia PhilliesDanny Darwin (2)Boston Red Sox
JuneDarryl Kile
Chris Hammond
Houston Astros
Florida Marlins
Rick AguileraMinnesota Twins
JulyBill Swift (2)San Francisco GiantsFernando Valenzuela (4)Baltimore Orioles
AugustGreg Maddux (2)Atlanta BravesBill Gullickson (2)Detroit Tigers
SeptemberJohn WettelandMontreal ExposWilson AlvarezChicago White Sox
1994AprilBob TewksburySt Louis CardinalsBen McDonaldBaltimore Orioles
MayDoug Drabek (4)Houston AstrosDavid Cone (2)Kansas City Royals
JuneRoberto MunozPhiladelphia PhilliesCal Eldred (2)Milwaukee Brewers
JulyBret Saberhagen (5)New York MetsAlex FernandezChicago White Sox
August1994 Major League Baseball strike
September
1995April
MayHeathcliff SlocumbPhiladelphia PhilliesKenny RogersTexas Rangers
JuneHideo NomoLos Angeles DodgersKevin Appier (2)Kansas City Royals
JulyGreg Maddux (3)Atlanta BravesTim WakefieldBoston Red Sox
AugustSid Fernandez (2)Philadelphia PhilliesErik HansonBoston Red Sox
SeptemberGreg Maddux (4)Atlanta BravesNorm CharltonSeattle Mariners
1996AprilJohn SmoltzAtlanta BravesJuan GuzmánToronto Blue Jays
MayJohn Smoltz (2)Atlanta BravesCharles NagyCleveland Indians
JuneJeff FasseroMontreal ExposOrel Hershiser (5)Cleveland Indians
JulyJeff Fassero (2)Montreal ExposPat HentgenToronto Blue Jays
AugustKevin BrownFlorida MarlinsPat Hentgen (2)Toronto Blue Jays
SeptemberHideo Nomo (2)Los Angeles DodgersCharles Nagy (2)Cleveland Indians
1997AprilTom Glavine (3)Atlanta BravesAndy PettitteNew York Yankees
MayBobby JonesNew York MetsRoger Clemens (10)Toronto Blue Jays
JuneKent MerckerCincinnati RedsRandy Johnson (2)Seattle Mariners
JulyDarryl Kile (2)Houston AstrosChuck Finley (3)
Brad Radke
Anaheim Angels
Minnesota Twins
AugustPedro MartínezMontreal ExposRoger Clemens (11)Toronto Blue Jays
SeptemberJeff ShawCincinnati RedsJeff Fassero (3)Seattle Mariners
1998AprilTom Glavine (4)Atlanta BravesChuck Finley (4)Anaheim Angels
MayOrel Hershiser (6)San Francisco GiantsHideki IrabuNew York Yankees
JuneGreg Maddux (5)Atlanta BravesBartolo ColónCleveland Indians
JulyChan-ho ParkLos Angeles DodgersDavid Cone (3)New York Yankees
AugustRandy Johnson (3)Houston AstrosRoger Clemens (12)Toronto Blue Jays
SeptemberRandy Johnson (4)Houston AstrosRick HellingTexas Rangers
1999AprilJohn Smoltz (3)Atlanta BravesPedro Martinez (2)Boston Red Sox
MayCurt SchillingPhiladelphia PhilliesPedro Martinez (3)Boston Red Sox
JuneAl LeiterNew York MetsPedro Martinez (4)Boston Red Sox
JulyRandy Johnson (5)Arizona DiamondbacksHideki Irabu (2)New York Yankees
AugustGreg Maddux (6)Atlanta BravesMariano RiveraNew York Yankees
SeptemberDenny NeagleAtlanta BravesPedro Martinez (5)Boston Red Sox
2000AprilRandy Johnson (6)Arizona DiamondbacksPedro Martinez (6)Boston Red Sox
MayGarrett StephensonSt Louis CardinalsJames BaldwinChicago White Sox
JuneAl Leiter (2)New York MetsCal Eldred (3)Chicago White Sox
JulyJeff D'AmicoMilwaukee BrewersRoger Clemens (13)New York Yankees
AugustRuss OrtizSan Francisco GiantsSteve SparksDetroit Tigers
SeptemberGreg Maddux (7)Atlanta BravesTim HudsonOakland Athletics

2001 to date

2001AprilWade MillerHouston AstrosBrad Radke (2)Minnesota Twins
MayCurt Schilling (2)Arizona DiamondbacksPedro Martinez (7)Boston Red Sox
JuneGreg Maddux (8)Atlanta BravesRoger Clemens (14)New York Yankees
JulyGreg Maddux (9)Atlanta BravesMark MulderOakland Athletics
AugustJavier VázquezMontreal ExposBarry ZitoOakland Athletics
SeptemberWoody WilliamsSt Louis CardinalsBarry Zito (2)Oakland Athletics
2002AprilRandy Johnson (7)Arizona DiamondbacksDerek LoweBoston Red Sox
MayCurt Schilling (3)Arizona DiamondbacksBartolo Colón (2)Cleveland Indians
JuneEric GagnéLos Angeles DodgersMark Mulder (2)Oakland Athletics
JulyCurt Schilling (4)Arizona DiamondbacksPedro Martinez (8)Boston Red Sox
AugustRoy OswaltHouston AstrosCory LidleOakland Athletics
SeptemberRandy Johnson (8)Arizona DiamondbacksAndy Pettitte (2)New York Yankees
2003AprilShawn ChacónColorado RockiesEsteban LoaizaChicago White Sox
MayKevin Brown (2)Los Angeles DodgersRoy HalladayToronto Blue Jays
JuneDontrelle WillisFlorida MarlinsFreddy GarcíaSeattle Mariners
JulyLiván HernándezMontreal ExposJosé LimaKansas City Royals
AugustMark PriorChicago CubsJohan SantanaMinnesota Twins
SeptemberMark Prior (2)Chicago CubsRoy Halladay (2)Toronto Blue Jays
2004AprilRoger Clemens (15)Houston AstrosKevin Brown (3)New York Yankees
MayJason SchmidtSan Francisco GiantsMark BuehrleChicago White Sox
JuneCarl PavanoFlorida MarlinsMark Mulder (3)Oakland Athletics
JulyRuss Ortiz (2)Atlanta BravesJohan Santana (2)Minnesota Twins
AugustJake PeavySan Diego PadresJohan Santana (3)Minnesota Twins
SeptemberCarlos ZambranoChicago CubsJohan Santana (4)Minnesota Twins
2005AprilDontrelle Willis (2)Florida MarlinsJon GarlandChicago White Sox
MayTrevor HoffmanSan Diego PadresKenny Rogers (2)Texas Rangers
JuneChad CorderoWashington NationalsMark Buehrle (2)Chicago White Sox
JulyAndy Pettitte (3)Houston AstrosBarry Zito (3)Oakland Athletics
AugustNoah LowrySan Francisco GiantsBartolo Colón (3)Los Angeles Angels
SeptemberAndy Pettitte (4)Houston AstrosJosé ContrerasChicago White Sox
2006AprilGreg Maddux (10)Chicago CubsJose Contreras (2)Chicago White Sox
MayJason Schmidt (2)San Francisco GiantsC. C. SabathiaCleveland Indians
JuneChris YoungSan Diego PadresJohan Santana (5)Minnesota Twins
JulyCarlos Zambrano (2)Chicago CubsJohn LackeyLos Angeles Angels
AugustDerek Lowe (2)Los Angeles DodgersEsteban Loaiza (2)Oakland Athletics
SeptemberRoy Oswalt (2)Houston AstrosJohan Santana (6)Minnesota Twins
2007AprilJohn MaineNew York MetsRoy Halladay (3)Toronto Blue Jays
MayJake Peavy (2)San Diego PadresDan HarenOakland Athletics
JuneBen SheetsMilwaukee BrewersJ. J. PutzSeattle Mariners
JulyCarlos Zambrano (3)Chicago CubsÉrik BédardBaltimore Orioles
AugustJake Peavy (3)San Diego PadresAndy Pettitte (5)New York Yankees
SeptemberJake Peavy (4)San Diego PadresFausto CarmonaCleveland Indians

See also

Player of the Month

References

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pitcher is the player who throws the baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter who attempts to either make contact with it or draw a walk.
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Player of the month may refer to:
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Donald Howard Sutton (born April 2, 1945 in Clio, Alabama) is a former Major League Baseball player and current television sportscaster.

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Alan Thomas (Al) Hrabosky (pronounced "ruh-BOSS-kee"; born July 21, 1949 in Oakland, California) was a Major League Baseball player from 1970-1982 for the St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Royals, and Atlanta Braves and is currently the color commentator on Cardinals regular season
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Jerome Martin "Jerry" Koosman (born December 23, 1942 in Appleton, Minnesota) is a former left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Mets, Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies between 1967 and 1985.
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Bertram Ray Burris (born August 22 1950 in Idabel, Oklahoma) was a pitcher with a 15 year career from 1973 to 1987. He played for the Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, Montreal Expos and St.
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