2021 ALDS MVP: Denver v. Omaha

The 2021 Stroh's ALDS MVP Award goes to....

SP JUAN MAESTAS, DEN. Round of Applause!

Juan Maestas was 10-14 with a 6.21 ERA for Denver in 2021. Let that sink in for a moment and it will make his postseason performance against Omaha all the more amazing. The 36 year old Maestas had spent his entire career in El Paso before coming over to Denver in free agency prior to the 2021 season. Maestas got the start against Omaha in Game 2 after Denver dropped Game 1 4-0. Maestas was able to calm the Omaha bats down a bit, going 5.2 IP and giving up only 2 ER, allowing Denver to win 6-2.  With Denver up 3-2 in the series, Maestas came out in Game 6 and pitched a doozy, going 8 innings with 0 ER and earning the win and the series. Maestas won the Player of the Game and also earned the reputation as a Wolverine killer.