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10 MLB Rookie of the Year Candidates For 2015

By Nicholas Ian Allen

Mar 26, 2015; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Kris Bryant (76) at bat during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 26, 2015; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Kris Bryant (76) at bat during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 18, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 71. <strong>2014 Statistics:</strong> .143 AVG, .351 OBP, .143 SLG, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB with Los Angeles. .303 AVG, .435 OBP, .524 SLG, 33 HR, 78 RBI, 106 R, 30 SB in Triple-A Las Vegas. . Center Field. Los Angeles Dodgers. Joc Pederson. 2

The Los Angeles Dodgers may have one of the highest payrolls in Major League Baseball and a roster stocked with several high-price free agent acquisitions, but they can still develop talent within the organization. Joc Pederson is a prime example.

An 11th round pick in the 2010 June Amateur Draft, Pederson quickly become one of the top prospects in the Dodgers’ farm system. He was named the MVP of the Pioneer League in 2011, was an MiLB.com Organization All-Star in 2012, 2013 and 2014, played in the Futures Game in 2013 and won the MVP in the Pacific Coast League last year.

After becoming the only 30-30 player in professional baseball last season and the first to do it in the PCL in 80 years, Pederson made his big league debut in September. He didn’t set the league on fire immediately, but because of his minor league production and impressive performance this spring, Pederson is expected to begin the season as the Dodgers’ center fielder.

Through his first 22 Spring Training games, the 22-year old (he turns 23 April 21) has hit .389/.421/.796 with six home runs and 12 RBI in 57 plate appearances. 

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