MLB awards schedule and predictions: Cy Young, MVP, Rookie of the Year
By Kevin Henry
When are the MLB Rookie of the Year awards announced?
On November 15, the Jackie Robinson Rookies of the Years will be announced (finalists will be announced on November 8). These are the rookies who made the biggest impact in the National League and American League.
Who will win the National League Rookie of the Year?
On the National League side, all signs point to Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India taking home the award. He accumulated 3.9 bWAR while slashing .269/.376/.459 and posting 21 home runs and 69 RBI in 532 at-bats. India’s story is amazing, considering he wasn’t even technically invited to Cincinnati’s big league camp until March 12. However, he made the Opening Day roster and put together the best statistical season of any rookie.
Miami’s Trevor Rogers, Dylan Carlson of the St. Louis Cardinals, and Patrick Wisdom of the Chicago Cubs are also viable contenders, but India is expected to win.
UPDATE: India did win the award, followed by Rogers and Carlson in the standings. You can see the voting here.
Who will win the American League Rookie of the Year?
On the American League side, Randy Arozarena of the Tampa Bay Rays should win the award that feels like it was destined for him since he became a household name during the 2020 postseason, including hitting four home runs in the American League Championship Series win over the Houston Astros and earning MVP honors.
Teammate Wander Franco should get some recognition in the voting after making his debut in June and piecing together a strong season. Houston’s Luis Garcia and Adolis Garcia of the Texas Rangers are also solid candidates.
UPDATE: Arozarena finished first while Luis Garcia finished second and Franco ended up third. You can see all of the votes here.