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MLB Awards Watch: The expected arrival of Noah Syndergaard

By Brad Rowland

Apr 14, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (27) hits a single in the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field. The Rockies defeated the Giants 11-6. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 14, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (27) hits a single in the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field. The Rockies defeated the Giants 11-6. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 12, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros first baseman Tyler White (13) hits a RBI single against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 12, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros first baseman Tyler White (13) hits a RBI single against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

AL Rookie of the Year

  1. Tyler White, 1B Houston Astros – Prior to Spring Training, we didn’t even know if Tyler White would be a factor for the Astros in 2016. Now, he is an easy choice for ROY front-runner. White has lit up the American League to the tune of four home runs and a beautiful .357/.429/.714 slash line over 13 games, and he is one of the better stories in baseball right now. It is certainly fair to state that these numbers probably paint a rosier picture of White than what is real, but it’s been a lot fun.
  2. Joey Rickard, OF Baltimore Orioles – I will admit to not knowing a lot about Joey Rickard prior to two weeks ago, but he is producing for Baltimore to this point. In 11 games (and 50 plate appearances), Rickard has a 115 wRC+ while patrolling the outfield for the Orioles, and with an ugly rookie class, that is easily worthy of this nod.
  3. Nomar Mazara, OF Texas Rangers – It is (very) early, and that is how a player with 31 plate appearances makes his way on to this list. Mazara has been, well, awesome in that limited action, though, posting an unholy slash line of .444/.452/.593 in a supporting role with the Rangers. Those numbers will obviously drop in the coming days and weeks, but the 20-year-old is very talented and he could find a lasting role in Arlington.

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