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The Vogelsong Award—granted monthly—is named in honor of former pitcher Ryan Vogelsong, who, in 2011:
- Had a 2.71 ERA, fourth in the National League, and a 3.63 FIP.
- Tied for the 12th most wins in the league and the seventh best winning percentage.
- Was an All-Star (didn’t appear) and tied for 11th in the Cy Young (one fifth-place vote).
- Did not appear in the Baseball Prospectus Annual.