Bright August in MLB: Peralta, Chapman, and Iglesias Dominate on the Mound
Santo Domingo – August in Major League Baseball was full of memorable performances, with veterans demonstrating their worth and young prospects consolidating themselves as key figures of the future. Among the outstanding players, pitchers Freddy Peralta, Aroldis Chapman, and Raisel Iglesias shone with outstanding performances.
Dominican Freddy Peralta of the Milwaukee Brewers was recognized as the Pitcher of the Month in the National League. His numbers were impressive, with a 4-0 record and an ERA of 0.32 in 28 innings. He allowed only one run, and his opponents barely managed a batting average of .117. His WHIP was 0.82, which positions him as one of the most dominant pitchers at the moment.
In the American League, Cuban Aroldis Chapman of the Boston Red Sox was named Reliever of the Month. Chapman had an impeccable August, not allowing any hits and facing 34 batters, of whom he retired 33. He finished the month with an ERA of 0.00, a WHIP of 0.09, eight saves, and 14 strikeouts, demonstrating an almost perfect level.
Raisel Iglesias, also Cuban and closer for the Atlanta Braves, was awarded Reliever of the Month in the National League. Iglesias regained his best form, recording an ERA of 0.69 and a WHIP of 0.62 in 13 outings. He accumulated 10 saves, the most in MLB during August. In addition, he did not concede walks and struck out 13 rivals, being fundamental in the success of the Braves, who had an 11-2 record in the games where he participated.
In addition to these Latin pitchers, the monthly awards recognized Brice Turang (Brewers) in the National League and Shea Langeliers (Athletics) in the American League. Among the rookies, Jakob Marsee (Marlins) and Roman Anthony (Red Sox) stood out.
