July 6, 2007 at 3:22 AM
Pitcher of the Month, June: Masterson
Lancaster RHP Justin Masterson, a 2006 second rounder (San Diego St.), pitched as well as any Red Sox prospect not named Buchholz in June, propelling himself to a promotion to Portland and earning SoxProspects.com Pitcher of the Month honors for June. In six starts, Masterson compiled a 5-1 record allowing 11 ER over 37.1 IP (2.65 ERA) on 30 hits, striking out 18 while walking only two batters and holding opposing batters to a .214 BAA, with a 2.67 GO/AO ratio. Masterson had scuffled in April and May, but emerged in June as the JetHawks ace after the promotion of Michael Bowden, who he rejoins in the Sea Dogs rotation.