Rookie of the Year
National League: Alec Bohm, 3B, Philadelphia Phillies
The NL Rookie of the Year race may be the tightest of all the league awards. As a rookie, Alec Bohm finished sixth in the NL with a .338 batting average. The Wichita State University product and third overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft lived up to expectations during his 2020 campaign. Bohm recorded a .400 OBP and .481 slugging percentage for an OPS of .881. The Philadelphia Phillies‘ top prospect also knocked four home runs and 23 RBIs in just 44 games of action.
While the Phillies finished outside of the postseason picture, Bohm has all of the talent necessary for winning baseball in Philadelphia.
Other finalists: Jake Cronenworth, SS, San Diego Padres, and Devin Williams, RP, Milwaukee Brewers
American League: Kyle Lewis, CF, Seattle Mariners
Kyle Lewis burst onto the scene in 2020. The flashy defender put together an impressive offensive campaign in 58 games. Throughout the regular season, Lewis held a heated battle in offensive numbers with Luis Robert, another Rookie of the Year finalist and center fielder for the Chicago White Sox.
The pair both hit 11 home runs, while Lewis’ hitting line finished with better marks. Lewis hit .262/.364/.437 and notched five stolen bases. His highlight from the year? Robbing a Ramón Laureano grand slam that gave Seattle Mariners‘ fans fond memories of Ken Griffey Jr.
Kyle Lewis got UP 😱
— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) September 15, 2020
Robbed the A’s of a grand slam
(via @MLB)pic.twitter.com/hmj59JFjGw
Other finalists: Cristian Javier, SP, Houston Astros, and Robert, 1B, Chicago White Sox
Historic MLB Rookie of the Year winners
Announcement Date: Monday, November 9th