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AL Rookie of the Year
- Devon Travis, 2B Toronto Blue Jays – I’m not sure that Travis would even land among the top three in the National League, but those are the breaks. The AL ROY picture is wide open, but I’m a fan of his profile, and only an injury has kept his counting stats as low as they are with only 7 home runs. Travis boasts a very solid 132 wRC+ with above-average defense, and that is enough to take home the glory right now.
- Lance McCullers, SP Houston Astros – McCullers has made only 11 starts thus far, but he has been quite impressive in those outings. The talented right-hander has flashed dominant stuff on the way to 9.93 strikeouts per 9 innings, and that has led to a dominant 2.52 ERA. It is safe to assume that McCullers will take home the award if he can maintain this pace over 10-12 more starts, and while that is a tall order, it appears possible.
- Steven Souza, OF Tampa Bay Rays – Souza is coming off the disabled list on Tuesday after more than a two-week absence, and that keeps him in the thick of the race. The 26-year-old has the best counting stats (15 home runs, 10 steals) of any rookie, and a 10.4% walk rate helps to alleviate the horror of a 35% (!) strikeout rate. His profile is incredibly interesting, and Souza will be a factor if he can post a 25-15 season.
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