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Detroit starting pitcher Rick Porcello pitches to the Indians on Sept. 23, 2009 in Cleveland (AP Photo/Tony Dejak).

Boston Red Sox's Kevin Youkilis, below, wrestles with Detroit Tigers starter Rick Porcello after being hit by a pitch in the second inning at Fenway Park in Boston (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, August 11, 2009)

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Porcello is Tigers rookie of the year

Picked by Detroit Sports Broadcasters' Association

Updated: Thursday, 05 Nov 2009, 2:15 PM EST
Published : Thursday, 05 Nov 2009, 2:15 PM EST

    DETROIT (AP) - Pitcher Rick Porcello has been named the Detroit Tigers' rookie of the year.

    The 20-year-old right-hander was picked Thursday by the Detroit Sports Broadcasters' Association.

    Porcello led all American League rookies with 14 wins in 2009. The Morristown, N.J., native notched a 3.96 ERA and 89 strikeouts in his first season.

    The team says Porcello's 14 victories are the most ever by a Tigers pitcher 20 years old or younger.

    Porcello will be presented with the award before a Tigers home game next year.

    The prize has been awarded by the broadcasters' association since 1969.

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