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Jose Soriano Adds Another Accolade to Historic Start to Season
TL;DR
Jose Soriano of the Los Angeles Angels has been named the American League Pitcher of the Month for April 2026, achieving a 0.84 ERA and 49 strikeouts in seven starts. He is only the third pitcher in MLB history to finish April with five or more wins, 49 or more strikeouts, and an ERA below 1.00.
Key points
- Jose Soriano named American League Pitcher of the Month for April 2026
- He achieved a 0.84 ERA and 49 strikeouts in seven starts
- Only third pitcher in MLB history with five wins, 49 strikeouts, and ERA under 1.00 in April
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Los Angeles Angels starter Jose Soriano’s hot start to the season earned him his first American League Pitcher of the Month award.
The right-hander has been a bright spot for the Angels in the young 2026 season, posting a 0.84 ERA with 49 strikeouts through seven starts. He became just the third pitcher in MLB history to finish April with five or more wins, 49 or more strikeouts and an ERA below 1.00 alongside Randy Johnson with the 2000 Arizona Diamondbacks and Jered Weaver with the 2011 Angels.
Congratulations to José Soriano on being named the A.L. Pitcher of the Month! ⚾️
Soriano is the third pitcher all-time to finish April with 5+ wins, 49+ strikeouts, and an ERA under 1.00 on the season, joining Randy Johnson (2000 Diamondbacks) and Jered Weaver (2011 Angels). pic.twitter.com/5QF5NGZJCk
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) May 4, 2026
Soriano had never won the Pitcher of the Month award prior to earning the achievement for April, and also won his first AL Player of the Week honor last month.
The right-hander currently leads all qualified starters in ERA, and is tied for the third most strikeouts in the American League behind Dylan Cease and Gavin Williams. He also leads MLB in bWAR, posting a mark of 2.6—a career high less than two months into the season.
Q&A
What are Jose Soriano's statistics for April 2026?
In April 2026, Jose Soriano posted a 0.84 ERA and 49 strikeouts over seven starts.
Who are the other pitchers that achieved similar April stats as Jose Soriano?
Randy Johnson in 2000 and Jered Weaver in 2011 are the only other pitchers to finish April with five or more wins, 49 or more strikeouts, and an ERA below 1.00.
How many awards has Jose Soriano won this season?
Jose Soriano has won the American League Pitcher of the Month award and the AL Player of the Week honor this season.