August's #1 Starter Named in WL Sunday, September 1st , 1963 In August Nagasaki starter Naoto Yoshinaga confused hitters all month long. Last month's Western League Pitcher of the Month took home the trophy as he collected a 3-1 record in 5 starts.
The 25-year-old Yoshinaga added 30 strikeouts in 39 innings and 4 walks to his season record and compiled a 2.08 ERA. Other clubs hit .219 against him.
His record this season is 11-5 in 23 starts and Yoshinaga has a 2.76 ERA.