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Astros MilB Pitcher of the Month for May - Fresno's closer, RHP James Hoyt

Astros 411.com’s, Houston Astros MiLB Pitcher of the Month for the Month of May, the Fresno Grizzlies closer, the late blooming, dominating, imposing, 29-year-old, right-handed pitcher James Hoyt.

In May he went 3-0 with a 1.32 ERA picking up four saves in six opportunities, but he closed out the Month of May in one of the most impressive dominating stretches in recent memory, with a 2-0 record with three saves and an 0.79 ERA in his last 10 appearances. During the month he struck out 23 batters in 13.2 innings, while walking only two batters. He held opposing hitters to a .