Bishop Kelley Grad Dallas Keuchel Wins 2015 Warren Spahn Award

Bishop Kelley graduate Dallas Keuchel of the Houston Astros was named the winner of the 2015 Warren Spahn Award. It's presented annually to the best left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball.

The prestigious award is based on a pitcher's wins, strikeouts and earned run average and is named after Oklahoman and National Baseball Hall of Famer Warren Spahn, who holds the MLB records of 363 wins as a lefty.

Keuchel posted 20 wins, a 2.48 ERA and 216 strikeouts. He pitched 232 innings for the Astros.

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“This award means everything to me,” said Keuchel. “Being from Oklahoma, I am very fond of the legacy that Mr. Spahn has. I am very humbled to be in such great company and it’s something I will hold dear for the rest of my life.”

Keuchel's 2015 honors include a Rawlings Gold Glove and MLB Players Choice Outstanding Pitcher Award. He was selected to All-Star Game and has been named a finalist for the Cy Young Award.