VIDEO: Jhoan Durán: Twins Daily's 2022 Pitcher of the Year

[Nash Walker]

Jhoan Durán beat out other strong candidates in Sonny Gray, Joe Ryan and Griffin Jax to secure this title. Durán was incredible in his rookie season, progressively improving as the year went on and breaking out as a true shutdown reliever.

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[ashbury]

Duran established himself as an elite reliever.  There's a couple of guys in the AL on a par with his 2022.  I"m grateful to have him.

As for whom he beats out for honors on the Twins, it's an incredibly weak field, in some cases due to partial seasons on the IL.  Looking at Wins Above Average (which gives a little edge to top relievers relative to its cousin WAR) on b-r.com as a quick and dirty estimate, Duran would be a clear choice only on Detroit or Oakland, teams we wouldn't want to emulate.  He might be in the conversation if on Seattle, versus Logan Gilbert.  No other team, though.