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Patrick Copen wins Texas League pitcher of month for April
TL;DR
Patrick Copen of the Tulsa Drillers was named Texas League pitcher of the month for April 2026, boasting a 0.96 ERA in five starts. He struck out 37 batters and allowed only three earned runs in 28 innings.
Key points
- Patrick Copen named Texas League pitcher of the month for April 2026
- Posted a 0.96 ERA and 37 strikeouts in 28 innings
- Had two standout starts with no runs allowed on one hit
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TULSA, OK - JULY 22: Patrick Copen #41 of the Tulsa Drillers pitches during the game between the Springfield Cardinals and the Tulsa Drillers at ONEOK Field on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Sara Crosley/Minor League Baseball via Getty Images)
Dodgers minor league right-hander Patrick Copen had a strong 2025 season, and started his 2026 season on a heater. On Tuesday, Copen was named Texas League pitcher of the month for April after a strong start for Double-A Tulsa.
Copen had a 0.96 ERA, 2.72 FIP, and 3.69 xFIP in five starts for the Drillers, allowing six runs (three earned) on 14 hits and 14 walks in his 28 innings, with 37 strikeouts during April. He had two different starts allowing no runs on one hit in 6 1/3 innings with nine strikeouts — April 10 at the Springfield Cardinals (not allowing the hit until the seventh inning), and April 23 at the Frisco RoughRiders. He won Texas League pitcher of the week for the latter start, one of two Tulsa pitchers to earn weekly honors in April along with left-hander Luke Fox.
Last season, Copen made 10 starts for High-A Great Lakes before getting promoted to Tulsa to make 17 more starts in Double-A. In all he posted a 3.59 ERA in 27 starts and led all Dodgers minor league pitchers with 152 strikeouts. Copen only allowed two home runs all last season, one in Double-A, and has yet to allow a home run in 2026.
Q&A
What were Patrick Copen's statistics for April 2026?
In April 2026, Patrick Copen had a 0.96 ERA, 2.72 FIP, and 3.69 xFIP, with 37 strikeouts in 28 innings.
How did Patrick Copen perform in his standout starts in April?
Copen had two standout starts where he allowed no runs on one hit in 6 1/3 innings, achieving nine strikeouts in both games.
What awards did Patrick Copen receive for his performance in April?
Copen was named Texas League pitcher of the month and also won Texas League pitcher of the week for one of his standout starts.
