Orioles' Henderson, Diamondbacks' Carroll unanimous rookie of the year winners

PHOENIX — Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson and Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll were unanimous selections as rookies of the year on Monday night, with Henderson winning the American League honour and Carroll earning the National League award.

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The well-rounded stars used power, speed and defence to help their respective franchises to the playoffs after both teams lost 110 games just two seasons ago.

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Henderson received all 30 first-place votes and 150 points. Cleveland pitcher Tanner Bibee was second with 20 second-place votes and 67 points. Boston slugger Triston Casas was third with 25 points.

Texas third baseman Josh Jung finished fourth, while Houston catcher Yainer Diaz was fifth.

Corbin Carroll of the Arizona Diamondbacks hits during a spring training game.
Corbin Carroll of the Arizona Diamondbacks hits during a spring training game against the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on March 12, 2023 in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carroll was named NL Rookie of the Year on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. Photo by John E. Moore III /Getty Images

Carroll’s season ended with a surprise appearance in the World Series, where the Diamondbacks fell to the Rangers in five games. The 23-year-old hit .285 with 25 homers and 54 stolen bases during the regular season, making the all-star team and becoming the first rookie to join the 25-50 club.

The D-backs had been the last of the current 30 teams without a rookie of the year winner.

Mets pitcher Kodai Senga finished second with 22 second-place votes and 71 points. Dodgers outfielder James Outman was third, Colorado slugger Nolan Jones was fourth and Cincinnati infielder Matt McLain was fifth.

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The Baseball Writers’ Association of American votes on its awards before the post-season begins.

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Henderson and Carroll were part of a superb MLB rookie class — particularly for hitters. According to FanGraphs data, the wins above replacement (WAR) total for all rookie hitters in 2023 (68.5) was the second best since 1900, behind only the 2015 group (75.1) headlined by Kris Bryant, Francisco Lindor, Carlos Correa and others.

The Orioles and D-backs both get an extra selection after the first round of next July’s amateur draft, part the prospect promotion incentive added to the collective bargaining agreement that began last year. The provision was included to discourage teams from delaying arbitration and free-agent eligibility.

Bibee, 24, was 10-4 with a 2.98 ERA over 25 starts. The 23-year-old Casas shook off a slow start to the season, hitting .263 with 24 homers. The 6-foot-5, 244-pounder was much better after the all-star break, batting .317 with 15 homers and 38 RBIs, giving the Red Sox hope that they have a future star.

Outman hit .248 with 23 homers and 16 stolen bases while playing centre field for the NL West-champion Dodgers. The 30-year-old Senga, who pitched in Japan for 11 seasons before coming to MLB, had a 12-7 record with a 2.98 ERA, providing a bright spot in a rough season for the disappointing Mets.

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Originally posted 2023-11-14 00:36:46.