Munetaka Murakami’s home-run party has been put on hold as he deals with a hamstring injury, but the Rookie of the Year race continues forward in what should be an interesting battle the rest of the way. From World Baseball Classic standouts to phenom middle infielders to surprising stars on the mound, the game is clearly in a good place when it comes to young talent. After breaking down the Cy Young race at the end of May, here’s our way-too-early check-in on the top AL and NL Rookie of the Year award contenders: AMERICAN LEAGUE The Frontrunner By wins above replacement, the 21-year-old has b...
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