David Price bounced back in a big way for the Boston Red Sox in 2018, and the left-hander has been rewarded for his efforts.
Price on Tuesday was named the recipient of the American League Comeback Player of the Year award, Major League Baseball announced. Atlanta Braves pitcher Jonny Venters took home National League honors.
Price battled injuries, inconsistency and off-field drama during his first two years in Boston. But he was a huge piece of the Red Sox’s record-setting 2018 season, pitching to a 16-7 record with a 3.58 ERA in 30 starts.
Of course, Price also overcame his postseason demons by helping lead Boston to a World Series championship over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 33-year-old lefty went 3-1 with a 3.46 ERA in six playoff appearances (five starts), including a World Series-clinching victory in Game 5 against Los Angeles.
