(New York) Center fielders Julio Rodriguez of the Mariners (American League) and Michael Harris of the Braves (National League) were named Major League Baseball’s rookies of the year on Monday.
Rodriguez hit .284 this year, with 28 home runs, 75 RBIs and 25 stolen bases.
He helped Seattle reach the playoffs for the first time since 2001.
The 21-year-old got 29 of 30 first-place votes and one second-place vote for a total of 148 points, in the Baseball Columnists of America poll.
Baltimore Orioles receiver Adley Rutschman was second with 68 points; he received the other first-rank vote.
Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan (44), Royals infielder Bobby Witt (seven) and Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (two) also had points.
Voting was completed before the playoffs; Pena was the most valuable player in the World Series and the American League Championship Series.
Rodríguez agreed to a 12-year, $209.3 million pact in August.
Harris batted for .297 in 114 games. He had 19 home runs, 64 RBIs and 20 stolen bases.
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Michael Harris
Harris got 22 first-place votes, edging out teammate Spencer Strider, a right-handed pitcher.
He made his big league debut on May 28.