MLB began handing out its awards today starting with AL and NL Rookie of the Year. Seattle Mariners centerfielder Kyle Lewis won the AL Rookie of the Year while the NL Rookie of the Year was bestowed upon Milwaukee Brewers reliever Devin Williams.
Lewis, a Georgia native, won AL ROY honors unanimously. A first round draft pick by the Mariners in 2016, Lewis hit .262 with 11 HR and 28 RBI in 58 games. Lewis, 25, becomes the first Mariner to win the AL ROY since Ichiro Suzuki did so in 2001.
Meanwhile, Williams made his mark in middle relief striking out nearly two batters per inning. In 27 innings pitched, Williams fanned 53 batters while walking only nine batters en route to recording a 4-1 record with a miniscule 0.33 ERA. Born and raised in Missouri, Williams was a second round draft pick of the Brewers in 2013. Williams, 26, becomes the first Brewer to win the honor since Ryan Braun in 2007, the first relief pitcher since Craig Kimbrel in 2011 and the first pitcher (starter or reliever) to earn the distinction since Jacob de Grom in 2014.
Given my general lack of attention to MLB in 2020, I must admit I was largely unfamiliar with both players. But there's a good chance that will change in 2021.
Tomorrow the AL and NL Managers of the Year are announced.
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