2039.7 Great News Bears: Nebraska Contenders

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While reigning Nebraska winner Feliciano Rafael went down in June with an injury, there were still a few Bears pitchers who performed well enough to keep the team in the hunt to ultimately capture the division title. FL ranks in parenthesis below.

Sergei Hopkins: In only his 2nd full season, the 22 year old Russian proved why many regard him as a future star in this league as he continued to develop in virtually every meaningful category.

QS: 20 (T3)
Wins: 17 (T3)
IP: 219 1/3 (3)
Strikeout: 191 (8)
WAR: 4.18 (9)
ERA: 3.81 (9)
Starts: 33 (T9)
K%-BB%: 14.32% (14)
K %: 20.72% (15)
FIP: 4.28 (19)

Knud Zeitler: In his first full season in the Valley, Zeitler showed why the team gave up a hefty haul to acquire him, proving that he is capable of being a top flight ace in this league.

FIP: 3.74 (4)
WAR: 4.41 (7)
QS: 17 (T12)
ERA: 4.00 (13)
K%: 19.52% (18)