Luis Gil and Paul Skenes Win AL and NL Rookie of the Year
Luis Gil of the New York Yankees and Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates are honored as the rookie award winners for their impressive seasons.
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Summary
In a remarkable display of talent, Luis Gil of the New York Yankees secured the American League Rookie of the Year award, while Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates took home the National League equivalent. Gil edged Baltimore's Colton Cowser in a closely contested race, receiving 15 first-place votes. Skenes, the first overall pick in the 2023 draft, dominated with a 1.96 ERA and was recognized for a stellar rookie campaign, receiving 23 of 30 first-place votes. This marks the first time since 2011 that both rookie awards have been won by pitchers.
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