Spencer Arrighetti

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7+2⁄3 shutout innings with 11 strikeouts to lead a 10–0 win. [18] For the month of August, he posted a 1.95 ERA, 0.90 walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP), and 47 strikeouts over 32+1⁄3 innings, thus being recognized as AL Rookie of the Month. [19]

In a contest versus the San Diego Padres on September 16, 2024, Arrighetti retired prospective 3-time batting champion Luis Arráez on a strikeout for the first time in 141 plate appearances, the longest such streak in the major leagues since Juan Pierre resisted 147 in 2004. [20]

During Arrighetti's rookie campaign, his efforts evolved into an integral piece of the Astros' starting rotation, during which he pitched 29 appearances, starting 28 and produced a 4.53 ERA, 7–13 W–L, and 171 strikeouts over 145 innings. His 13 losses were sixth-most in the AL and 65 BB were 7th-most. [21] Following the regular season, he was named the Houston Astros Rookie of the Year by the Houston chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA). [22]

Awards

Spencer Arrighetti
Houston Astros – No. 41
Pitcher
Born: (2000-01-02) January 2, 2000 (age 25)
Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 10, 2024, for the Houston Astros
Awards won by Spencer Arrighetti
AwardCategoryResult /
Section		No.YearRef.
Houston Astros
Rookie of the Year 12024 [22]

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