Royals closer Joakim Soria won September’s DHL Delivery Man of the Month following a strong finish to a great breakout season for the Royals’ closer. The 24 year old Soria had 42 saves and a 1.60 ERA.
Soria was 1-0 with nine saves in September and did not allow a run in 10 1/3 innings in 10 appearances. In recognition of the award, DHL will donate $1,500 to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City in Soria’s name.
Soria is also one of 10 nominees for the DHL Delivery Man of the Year award. Vote for Soria right now. He deserves it for his dominating year. Here’s the link .
Soria’s 42 saves is second for American League relievers and the fourth-highest total in club history. He’s third in Royals’ history behind Jeff Montgomery and Dan Quisenberry with his 59 saves.
