Russia Hurler Wins IWS Most Valuable Player Award Saturday, March 15th , 1958
It remains to be seen where Andrusha Jolkevsky will pitch next year, as the Russia ace is an impending free agent.
One thing that is for sure is that he'll command a hefty salary on the free agent market, as he is the winner of the 1958 International Worker’s Spartakiad Most Valuable Player Award.
The award winner put together a 1-0 record through 2 starts and 15 innings. He put up a 0.00 and held opponents to a .167 batting average, while fanning 4 with 2 walks.
"Hopefully I can do that again next year," the native of Samara, Russia said of his season.
He received 4 first place votes out of a possible 8. Dema Wozovik of the Russia finished second in voting with 2 first place votes, while Fjodor Semchenko of the Russia finished third.
1958 IWS Best Pitcher Chosen Saturday, March 15th , 1958 Fjodor Semchenko is the latest International Worker’s Spartakiad Best Pitcher winner. The Russia starter really shone on the hill time and again and finished 1958 with a sparkling 1-0 record.
In 1 starts, he fanned 6, walked 4 in 9 innings and posted a 0.00 ERA. Semchenko held opposing hitters to a .161 batting average.
He received 4 first place votes out of a possible 8. Dema Wozovik of the Russia finished second in voting with 2 first place votes, while Andrusha Jolkevsky of the Russia finished third with 2 first place votes.
Breaking IWS News: The Offseason Begins Saturday, March 15th , 1958
The Russia have won the International Worker’s Spartakiad tournament, giving their fans reason to rejoice. Meanwhile, fans elsewhere look back with regret at chances lost. Until next time!