2007 AL Rookie of the Year Poll
October 4, 2007 by Geoff Young
Filed under Awards
Another day, another poll. Today we’re looking at the American League Rookie of the Year, an award I haven’t talked too much about in this space. My preseason pick was Royals third baseman Alex Gordon, and although he finished with respectable numbers, he’s not my choice.
Neither is Tampa Bay’s Delmon Young. I expect him to win the award because of his big RBI numbers, but I’d go with Boston’s Dustin Pedroia. In addition to outhitting Young this year, Pedroia also plays second base.
Beyond Pedroia, you could make a decent case for Baltimore right-hander Jeremy Guthrie, although the fact that he managed just seven wins is probably a deal breaker in the voters’ eyes. Daisuke Matsuzaka? His season was better than he gets credit for, but with all the hype surrounding him, that’s just not good enough.
So. Who would get your vote?
Pedroia no doubt.
dustin is the best player ever… he will get rookie of the year in a heart beat…
If Jack Cust qualified for the award, and he misses by 14 AB’s, 14!, he’s the sure choice over Pedroia. And it wouldn’t even be close.
Does Jack Cust get a world series ring next year?
PEDROIA!!