Two center fielders take Rookie of the Year honors
Two center fielders were named Rookie of Year in their respective leagues Monday, the first time that’s happened in a decade. Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners won American League honors, while Michael Harris II won the National League award. Rodriguez is the eighth center fielder to win the AL award and the first since teammate Kyle Lewis, whose career has stalled since winning the honor in the COVID-shortened 2020 season. Rodriguez is the fourth Dominican-born player to win AL honors, joining Alfredo Griffin in 1979 (co-winner with John Castino), Angel Berroa (2003) and Neftali Feliz (2010). It’s the ninth time a Braves player has the won award.
mlive.comWright wins 20th, Braves beat Phils to trim NL East deficit
As he was going through the postgame handshake line, Kyle Wright received a request from Braves manager Brian Snitker. Wright became the first 20-game winner in the majors this season and Atlanta beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on Saturday to stop a three-game losing streak. “I don't know if I realized how cool it was until my teammates and coaches congratulated me real quick afterward,” Wright said.
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