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Rookie of the Year: Who takes home the NL award?

By Michael Francis

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 03: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after scoring on Ozzie Albies #1 RBI double in the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on August 3, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets 2-1. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 03: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after scoring on Ozzie Albies #1 RBI double in the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on August 3, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets 2-1. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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There are many talented young players in the National League this year including lights out pitchers and very young outfielders with big potential. Which of those players will win the NL Rookie of the Year award?

The National League has been very exciting to follow this season. There are currently 11 teams in the league that have a winning record and are within 5.5 games of a playoff spot, and the largest division lead is only a game and a half. The National League playoff race is going to be fun to watch down the stretch as are the awards battles.

The MVP award has several players that are deserving, the Cy Young is going to be a fight to the end between Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom, and the Rookie of the Year award has some very exciting, young players in contention. The Rookie of the Year does not always become a superstar, but this year appears to be one of those rookie classes that we talk about for years.

This year’s class of National League rookies is full of dynamic young outfielders and talented hurlers. All of these players are going to be building blocks for their respective clubs and will be major forces in the National League for years to come. Some of these players are even making an impact on the playoff race this season and could be deciding factors down the stretch. Other’s are on rebuilding clubs and should become core players for the future. Regardless of the situation all of these players are young, exciting and are here for the long haul.

Which of these players will take home the NL Rookie of the Year award? Let us look at a few contenders.

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