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SOL Reliever of the Year Award Winner Named Wednesday, September 29th, 1982 His manager and teammates call Jeff Haines a true bullpen ace. The Southern League calls him the winner of the Reliever of the Year Award for 1982. The Knoxville Blue Jays relief specialist out of Vivian, Louisiana, won the award with 32 saves in 50 relief appearances, 43 strikeouts in 54.1 innings and 13 walks. He compiled a record of 3 wins and 6 losses and had a 2.98 ERA. He received 9 first place votes, as a unanimous winner. Dave S Smith of the Mobile Bears finished second in voting, while Joel Willett of the Savannah Indians finished third. Player - Team - First Place - Total Points Jeff Haines - Knoxville Blue Jays - 9 - 45 Dave S Smith - Mobile Bears - 0 - 24 Joel Willett - Savannah Indians - 0 - 8 Charles Hatcher - Charlotte Hornets - 0 - 4 |
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