Minor League Baseball handed out their monthly awards on Monday afternoon. The Pittsburgh Pirates are represented on that list by Bradenton Marauders pitcher JP Massey, who was named as the Florida State League Pitcher of the Month for May.
Massey started his month with five shutout innings on May 6th. He gave up one hit and four walks, while striking out seven batters.
He threw shutout ball again one week later, once again tossing five scoreless. He allowed two hits and two walks in that game, while striking out a career high nine batters
Massey had his longest career start on May 20th.