| Rivermen Van Nostrand September's Top Hurler Monday, October 1st , 1888 September's #1 hurler was Henry Van Nostrand of Troy. He gunned down Eastern Association hitters the whole month and claimed the Pitcher of the Month award. The Rivermen star piled up 6 wins and 2 losses to take the honor.
The 21-year-old Van Nostrand added 34 strikeouts in 72.2 innings and 12 walks to his season record and compiled a 1.98 ERA. Other clubs hit .261 against him.
So far in 34 appearances this season, Van Nostrand has recorded 16 wins and sustained 16 losses. He has pitched 295.2 innings, yielded 310 hits, fanned 166 and has a 2.86 ERA. | | |