PHOENIX (AP) — Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson was a unanimous pick for American League Rookie of the Year on Monday after a stellar all-around season that helped push the franchise to a 101-win season.
The numbers were strikingly similar to Orioles Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr.'s first full season — another shortstop who won the award in 1982.
The Baseball Writers' Association of American votes on postseason awards before the postseason begins.
The 23-year-old Casas shook off a slow start to the season, hitting .263 with 24 homers.
The finalists are Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll, Dodgers outfielder James Outman and Mets pitcher Kodai Senga.
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Gunnar Henderson, Orioles Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Henderson, Tanner Bibee, Triston Casas, Josh Jung, Yainer Diaz, Kris Bryant, Francisco Lindor, Carlos Correa, Bibee, Casas, Corbin Carroll, James Outman, Kodai Senga, ___
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