Bryant, Correa Named MLB’s Rookies Of The Year

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant was a
unanimous pick as NL Rookie of the Year, and Houston Astros
shortstop Carlos Correa was voted the AL honor.

Bryant made his debut on April 17 and became an NL All-Star. The
23-year-old hit .275, leading big league rookies with 26 homers, 31
doubles and 99 RBIs as Chicago returned to the playoffs for the
first time since 2008

He received all 30 first-place votes for 150 points from the
Baseball Writers' Association of America in balloting announced
Monday. San Francisco third baseman Matt Duffy was second with 70
points and Pittsburgh infielder Jung Ho Kang third with 28 points.

Correa, the top pick in the 2012 amateur draft, made his debut June
8 and hit .279 with 22 homers, 68 RBIs and 14 steals, helping the
Astros make their first postseason appearance in a decade. The
youngest position player in the major leagues, he turned 21 in
September.

Correa received 17 firsts and 13 seconds for 124 points. Cleveland
shortstop Francisco Lindor was second with 13 firsts, 14 seconds
and two thirds for 109 points, and Minnesota designated hitter
Miguel Sano was third with 20 points.

Bryant and Correa each had the $507,500 minimum salary in the
majors. Chicago brought up Bryant after ensuring he cannot be a
free agent until after the 2021 season, and Houston gave Correa his
debut after making sure he won't be arbitration eligible until
following the 2018 season.  (Associated Press)