They do not hand out a Cy Young Award for performance in the Cactus League, and let’s face it, it would be kind of weird if they did. The games are glorified scrimmages, the rosters a mix of regulars and minor-leaguers. On most days, the best players pack their bags and leave in the middle of the game.
But if they did offer an award for pitching excellence here in Arizona, Royals starter Ian Kennedy would likely be clearing space on his mantle.
After throwing six scoreless innings against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, Kennedy kept his Cactus League ERA at an even 0.