The Brewers prized closer, John Axford, has been honored in his home country of Canada by the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. Axford, a native of Ontario, joined fellow major leaguer Joey Votto as co-winners the Tip O'Neill Award. The award is given to Canadian players who have displayed great teamwork, outstanding moral standards, and have accomplished many individual successes.
Axford Breaks Record in 2011
Axford was recognized for his record breaking season that included a league high forty-six saves, forty-three of which were consecutive. The closer expressed great appreciation for the award, but still humble. Axford noted that he was most deeply honored for being mentioned in the same category as past winners such as Justin Morneau and Larry Walker.
Axford’s ERA was 1.95 for the year, giving up just four home runs in 74 appearances. His worst outing of the season was opening day in Cincinnati. Some say that the terrible performance of that day was the best “early wake-up call” that a relief pitcher could ask for. He finished ninth in the Cy Young award voting for 2011, and was even considered for the league MVP. The Brewers are happy to have such a solid closer.
Axford Breaks Record in 2011
Axford was recognized for his record breaking season that included a league high forty-six saves, forty-three of which were consecutive. The closer expressed great appreciation for the award, but still humble. Axford noted that he was most deeply honored for being mentioned in the same category as past winners such as Justin Morneau and Larry Walker.
Axford’s ERA was 1.95 for the year, giving up just four home runs in 74 appearances. His worst outing of the season was opening day in Cincinnati. Some say that the terrible performance of that day was the best “early wake-up call” that a relief pitcher could ask for. He finished ninth in the Cy Young award voting for 2011, and was even considered for the league MVP. The Brewers are happy to have such a solid closer.
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