Former Michigan State baseball pitcher Joseph Dzierwa has gotten odd to a magnificent start in his professional career. Making his way through the Baltimore Orioles minor league system, Dzierwa has already been promoted to AA and is shining while with the Chesapeake Baysox.
On Monday, his success was made even more clear when he was named Eastern League Player of the Week. The honor comes after striking out seven across six scoreless innings in a start against the Reading Fighting Phils.
Through 14 appearances with Chesapeake, Dzierwa is sporting a 1.89 ERA to go along with a 0.883 WHIP.
Left-hander Joseph Dzierwa has been named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week following six shutout innings in Reading last week!
— Chesapeake Baysox (@BaysoxOfficial) August 17, 2026
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