Longoria wins Rookie of the Year in the AL

To add to Carlos Pena's recent gold glove award, Evan Longoria has been named a unanimous winner of the Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award in the American League. He was named in 1st place on all 28 ballots and was a runaway winner over Alexi Ramirez of the White Sox.

Despite missing 30 games due to a broken wrist he suffered on August 10th after being hit by a pitch, he led all Major League rookies with 27 home runs and a .531 slugging percentage. In addition, he led the American League with 85 RBI's, 60 extra base hits and 238 total bases.

Evan had 2 walk off homeruns during the season and 3 in one game on September 18th against the Twins. He played excellent defense throughout the season, finishing with a .961 fielding percentage, 6th among American League 3rd basemen.

Let's hope the awards continue with Joe Maddon's being named Manager of the Year!

Until Next Time,
- Steve