White Sox star-in-the-making Lucas Giolito has been named the American League’s pitcher of the month for May.
It’s his first such honor, and he’s the first Sox pitcher to do so since Chris Sale in June 2015. Jake Peavy was the last Sox right-hander to get the nod in April 2012.
Giolito also won AL pitcher of the week for posting a 1.76 ERA with 19 strikeouts between May 27 and June 2.
Last week Giolito reflected on his hot hand. “It’s fun to finally be able to do what I know I’ve been capable of.