Julio Rodriguez was named Rookie of the Year Monday after a surprising drive that saw him exceed massive expectations that followed him to the Seattle Mariners.
Atlanta Braves Outfielder Michael Harris won his second NL.
Rodriguez was called up by Seattle after spring training ended. The 21-year-old outfielder was one of the best prospects in baseball. It had an immediate effect though Again and again falling on the wrong end of the poor referee.
The slow start at the plate didn’t last long, and Rodriguez was named an All-Star As an elite base thief with a bat which earned him a place in the Home Run Derby. There, he introduced himself to regular baseball fans with a star turn It is highlighted by a round of 32 explosions that will not be eclipsed.
Rodriguez finished the season with a .284/.345/.509 streak, 28 home runs, 75 RBI and 25 stolen bases in 130 starts. His stolen base tally was ninth-best in baseball, while he finished among the top 30 home run hitters in MLB. His speed was a known commodity to come, but as a 6-3, 228-pound slugger, he wasn’t expected to rank among the best base stealers in baseball.
Rodriguez made an impact in the standings as well as penalty points. The Mariners made the playoffs this season for the first time in 21 years, Ending the longest post-season dry period in major sports in North America. They did so with Rodriguez coming to the fore as the team leader in hitting average and stolen bases and the second best home run hitter.
Rodriguez won Baltimore Orioles Catcher Adley Rutschman Cleveland Guardians defensive player Stephen Kwan, who were fellow finalists for the award. Rodriguez received 29 of the 30 first-place votes. Celebrate the award with his family.
Roachman finished 2nd and had the only pole position Rodriguez did not win.
Harris wins the Premier League title
Harris won the NL after planting himself in the Braves lineup as an early-season call-up. Much like Rodriguez, Harris has established himself as a multi-talented player on the playoff team who contributes to the plate and on base tracks.
The Braves recalled Harris from Double-A in May as they dealt with early season injuries out of the field including both Ronald Acuña Jr.’s. He never gave up his place on the MLB roster or in the lineup.
Harris started 114 games for Atlanta, slashing .297/.339/.514 with 19 home runs, 64 RBI and 20 stolen bases. He played a key role in Atlanta winning 101 games and claiming an NL East title. The Braves rewarded him in August with a An eight-year, $72 million contract extension. He is signed to Atlanta through the 2030 season.
Harris received 22 of 30 first-place votes, edging out teammate Spencer Stryder, who posted a 2.67 ERA and 11 wins in 20 starts for the Braves. Stryder received the remaining eight first-place votes, while St. Louis Cardinals crook Brendan Donovan He finished in third place.
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