Paul Skenes and Luis Gil Named Rookie of the Year
Paul Skenes and Luis Gil Named Rookie of the Year
Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Luis Gil of the New York Yankees were named Rookie of the Year for the National League and American League respectively.** Skenes, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft, had one of the best rookie seasons for a pitcher in MLB history, posting a 1.96 ERA and 170 strikeouts in 23 starts. Gil, a 26-year-old revelation, tallied 15 of the 30 first-place votes in the AL, narrowly beating out teammate Austin Wells and Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser. **The two right-handers met on the mound in September, where they had a memorable matchup as leading contenders for the Rookie of the Year Award.