Reynolds Rookie of the Year Update.

S. Samek

Earlier in the season we saw Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds emerge as a strong candidate for rookie of the year. Well let’s see how he did now that the season is over and the awords are announced.

Reynolds received one second-place vote and six third place votes for a total of nine points. This put him in fourth place.

Which is a tough break. He hit .314 with 16 home runs 68 RBI while also hitting 37 doubles. It was an impressive season.

Yet the winner had an even better year. Pete Alonso of the Mets won the award. He hit 53 home runs and had 120 RBI in a massive year. The second place winner was Mike Soroka of the Braves, who went 13-4 with a 2.68 ERA while making 29 starts. Also finishing ahead of Reynolds was Fernando Tatis Jr, who hit .317 and had 16 steals.

That is a pretty talent group of rookies. I guess it’s just unfortunate timing on Reynolds apart to be in such a class. I just hope h can keep this up and develope into a star player.