MLB Awards Watch: The final ballot

Sep 19, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) smiles to the bench after hitting a triple and driving in a run during the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) smiles to the bench after hitting a triple and driving in a run during the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 27, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (5) singles during the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (5) singles during the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Throughout the 2016 MLB season, we have weighed in with “updates” on each major individual award race in the league. Now, it is time to hand out the hardware.

As baseball fans know full well, the season is a marathon, meaning that the top spot in various races has changed hands on multiple occasions. Still, the best season-long performances are recognized in the end, and we have done our best to incorporate metrics, “traditional” stats and even the (very) occasional narrative.

To the awards we go, beginning with NL Rookie of the Year and moving on from there.

NL Rookie of the Year

Next: AL Rookie of the Year