2014 – Marcos Mateo becomes the first pitcher to be named Dominican League MVP in 30 years, since Ken Howell was picked. The Estrellas de Oriente hurler had saved 21 games and a 1.75 ERA and nearly led the league with 45 K (in only 25 2/3 IP) despite being a reliever – only Elih Villanueva (46) had more strikeouts.