Most months the choice of offensive players can be tough. June 2022 offers no such comparisons. Yordan Alvarez of the Astros hit .418/.510/.835. He led in all three categories. Kyle Schwarber led in home runs, but he and the other HR leaders did not have the overall hits. Amed Rosario picked up 41 hits, but in many more PA. That may be the big argument against Alvarez, he didn’t have as many PA as some other leaders. Yet he also led the majors in RBI, so he made the most of his opportunities. Congratulations to Yordan Alvarez, the Baseball Musings Offensive Player of the Month for June 2022.

Dylan Cease of the White Sox ceased allowing earned runs in June 2022, giving up just one earned run in 27 1/3 innings. It came on a solo home run for an ERA of 0.33. This is not a slam dunk, however, as Cease allowed nine unearned runs. If someone gives up nine unearned runs in 27 1/3 innings, it’s not all the fault of the defense. He did lead the majors in K per nine innings, however.

Tony Gonsolin of the Dodgers might be a better choice. He posted a 1.24 ERA in 29 innings, all four of his runs allowed earned. His strikeout rate was low, but he still avoided hits with just 14 allowed to go along with seven walks. That led to a 4-0 record.

Neither Mitch Keller nor Kevin Gausman allowed home runs in the month, but that feat did not lead to low ERAs.

Going deep into the game should count for something, and Sandy Alcantara of the Marlins made six starts and lasted 47 2/3 innings, easily leading the majors in innings pitched. He posted a 1.86 ERA. His strikeout rate was low at 6.42 per nine, but allowed just 34 hits. In addition, his walk rate came in at 1.51 per 9, and he allowed just two home runs. He was a complete pitcher.

Congratulations to Sandy Alcantara, the Baseball Musings Pitcher of the Month for June 2022.