In the penultimate part of our MiLB season recaps, we turn to the Akron RubberDucks, whose pitching staff was exceptional. Cody Anderson went all the way from AA to MLB, but he arguably wasn't even the best pitching prospect in the Akron rotation this year.
Akron RubberDucks 73-69 (4th in Western Division of Eastern League)
The RubberDucks were cruising towards the playoffs until a horrific 2-12 run from August 19th eventually meant that they fell just one tantalizing game short. The fault didn't really lie with the pitching staff, which was outstanding, leading the league in IP and WHIP and second in ERA.