| Turgeon Top WF Pitcher in August Friday, September 1st , 1916 The Pitcher of the Month Award has been announced and the Western Federation winner is Des Moines hurler, Mike Turgeon. For his standout performances in August he has been named the league's best pitcher.
During the month, Turgeon excelled with a 2.39 ERA and 6 wins and no losses. In 71.2 innings he struck out 24 and gave up 57 hits and 21 walks.
In 33 starts this season, Turgeon has notched a 15-15 record and a 4.09 ERA. | | |