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For your WAY too early consideration: MLB Rookie of the Year

By Mitchell Vareldzis

WASHINGTON, DC - April 27: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres looks on against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park on April 27, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - April 27: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres looks on against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park on April 27, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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MLB Prospects: Brandon Lowe
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Brandon Lowe

Tampa Bay Rays – Second Baseman

It has been a rather weak start for American League rookies, and maybe that is because Guerrero Jr. was only called up this past week. But if there is one true standout, it has to be the Rays’ second baseman.

Lowe has been one of many productive pieces in Tampa Bay’s batting order and is one of the top offensive rookies so far this MLB season.

Lowe is currently slashing a .289/.350/.567 line with six home runs, 17 RBI and 17 runs scored.

Lowe has been under the radar for most of the league because of how easily overshadowed he was playing in the same division as Guerrero Jr. but also because the media attention is not always directed at Tampa Bay. But how does Lowe compare to other rookies in his league and other second basemen?

Well, in comparison to other rookies with nearly as many at-bats, Lowe has the best hitting numbers in all the major categories. He is fighting off the power stats of Rowdy Tellez but he has Tellez beat in every other offensive category.

Among all second basemen, he sits behind Jose Altuve in the power categories and is third in batting average behind Dee Gordon and DJ LeMahieu. This could also carry Lowe to a possible all-star appearance when the break rolls around.

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