Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year

Mets’ Jacob deGrom wins 2014 NL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award

Jacob deGrom was the fifth Mets player honored. The others: Tom Seaver, Jon Matlack, Darryl Strawberry, Dwight Gooden. DeGrom was the 22nd pitcher to win the NL award. There have been 15 pitchers that won in the American League. DeGrom and Hamilton were the only players named to every ballot….


Jose Abreu a unanimous choice as 2014 AL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year

Jose Abreu of the Chicago White Sox was the ninth player to win the AL award by a unanimous vote. The others: Carlton Fisk, Mark McGwire, Sandy Alomar Jr., Tim Salmon, Derek Jeter, Nomar Garciaparra, Evan Longoria, Mike Trout. There have been 10 unanimous winners in the National League. Abreu…


Rays’ Wil Myers wins AL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year

Tampa Bay right fielder Wil Myers, who was called up from the minor leagues June 18 and helped the Rays’ push to a wild-card postseason berth, was the American League winner of the Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award in balloting by the BBWAA that was announced on MLB…


Jose Fernandez becomes first Cuban to win Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year

Miami Marlins righthander Jose Fernandez, who emerged into a staff ace in his first major-league season, was the National League winner of the Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award in balloting by the BBWAA announced on MLB Network. Fernandez (12-6, 2.19 ERA) placed first on 26 of 30 ballots…


Mike Trout wins AL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year unanimously

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim center fielder Mike Trout was a unanimous choice as the American League winner of the Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award, the BBWAA announced on MLB Network today. Trout, 21, was listed first on all 28 ballots submitted by two writers in each league…


Bryce Harper narrowly wins NL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper won the National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award in a close election over Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Wade Miley, the BBWAA announced on MLB Network today. Harper (.270, 22 home runs, 59 RBI) placed first on 16 ballots cast by two writers representing…


Craig Kimbrel wins NL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year unanimously

Atlanta Braves pitcher Craig Kimbrel, who set a major league record for saves by a first-year pitcher with 46 in tying the Milwaukee Brewers’ John Axford for the National League lead, was elected the NL winner of the Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award. Kimbrel received all 32 first-place…


Jeremy Hellickson wins AL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year

Tampa Bay pitcher Jeremy Hellickson, who went undefeated in five consecutive starts against American League East opponents in September as the Rays earned the wild-card playoff berth, was voted the AL winner of the Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award. Hellickson, 24, was listed first on 17 of the…