McDermott Named League Pitcher of the Week Again
Minor League Baseball today announced the International League’s Player and Pitcher of the Week Awards. Norfolk Tides right-handed pitcher Chayce McDermott was named Pitcher of the Week while Jacksonville’s Xavier Edwards was named Player of the Week. It’s the second consecutive week McDermott has been named International League Pitcher of
Minor League Baseball today announced the International League’s Player and Pitcher of the Week Awards. Norfolk Tides right-handed pitcher Chayce McDermott was named Pitcher of the Week while Jacksonville’s Xavier Edwards was named Player of the Week. It’s the second consecutive week McDermott has been named International League Pitcher of the Week.
In game one of a doubleheader on August 2, McDermott tossed 6.0 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out seven. Nick Vespi relieved him in the seventh to complete the seven-inning one-hit shutout. The effort earned him his third win in Triple-A and his second straight weekly award.
It was the third straight game McDermott was credited with a win, and is 3-0 in four appearances for Norfolk so far. In each of the wins, he struck out at least seven batters. Since his first Triple-A win on July 22, McDermott leads the International League in strikeouts (23), WHIP (0.88), opponent’s average (.078) and opponent’s slugging (.118) while also ranking in ERA (2nd, 1.13). He’s one of seven International League pitchers to record at least seven strikeouts in three straight games this season and one of four Tides to win three straight games.
McDermott, 24, was born in Anderson, Indiana and was acquired by the Orioles in a three-way trade from Houston along with Seth Johnson from Tampa Bay. The Astros acquired Trey Mancini from Baltimore and Jayden Murray from the Rays. Tampa Bay acquired José Siri from Houston. McDermott was originally drafted in the 4th round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of Ball State University by Houston, who earned the pick in compensation when George Springer signed with Toronto. Before being promoted to Norfolk, McDermott made 16 appearances (14 starts) with Bowie, going 5-6 with a 3.56 ERA (27 ER, 68.1 IP). He struck out twice as many batters as he walked (88 SO, 44 BB) while allowing a 1.26 WHIP and a .176 opponent’s average. McDermott exited Bowie leading the Eastern League among qualified pitchers in opponent’s average and slugging (.292). He also ranked in ERA (5th), strikeouts (5th) and WHIP (6th). His Triple-A debut was July 15 vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
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