Minor League, MLB Pitchers Dominate June with Multiple Pitcher of Month Awards

Several pitchers across minor and major leagues were recognized for outstanding performances in June 2025. San Antonio Missions' Henry Baez earned Texas League Pitcher of the Month honors after recording a 1.13 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 24 innings, marking his first monthly award and his sixth year with the Padres organization. Jonah Tong of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies was named Eastern League Pitcher of the Month for the second consecutive month, posting a 0.93 ERA and leading the league with 43 strikeouts in June; his dominance has drawn comparisons to Tim Lincecum and earned him a spot in the 2025 Futures Game. In the majors, Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler was named National League Pitcher of the Month, boasting a 0.58 ERA, 42 strikeouts, and a 2-1 record over five starts, helping the Phillies reclaim first place in the NL East and bolstering his Cy Young Award candidacy. These accolades highlight emerging talent in the minors and elite pitching performances at the major league level, emphasizing the depth of pitching skill across baseball in 2025.