El Monte HS Star, Pitcher of the Year Award Winner Monday, May 25th, 1970
16-year-old Jason Wiard of the El Monte HS Mastadons put together a good year in 1970 for such a young player. Wiard was named today as the winner of the Conference 1 Pitcher of the Year Award.
Wiard crafted an impressive 5-0 record and a 2.05 ERA. In 48.1 innings he allowed 33 hits, struck out 40, and walked 15.