Center fielders Julio Rodríguez of the Seattle Mariners and Michael Harris II of the Atlanta Braves were chosen rookies of the year by Baseball Digest and eBay. FOX13
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 13: Julio Rodriguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners talks with Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros in the Division Series at Minute Maid Park on October 13, 2022 in Houston, Texas. and Michael Harris II of the Atlanta Braves were chosen rookies of the year by Baseball Digest and eBay.
Rodríguez won the American League award Tuesday after hitting .284 with 28 home runs and 75 RBIs this season to help Seattle earn its first playoff berth since 2001. He stole 25 bases and compiled an .853 OPS. Baseball: NLDS Playoffs: Seattle Mariners Julio Rodriguez in action, batting vs Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Game 2. Houston, TX 10/13/2022 CREDIT: Greg Nelson (Set Number: X16419Harris took the NL honor after making his major league debut May 28 and batting .297 with 19 homers and 64 RBIs for the NL East champion Braves. He had 20 stolen bases and an .853 OPS.
Rodríguez received all seven first-place votes in balloting announced by the publication. Harris garnered six, with the other one going to Atlanta pitcher Spencer Strider.Rodríguez and Harris, both 21, are among the three finalists in their respective leagues for the Rookie of the Year awards to be announced Monday by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
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