Luis Gil Named AL Rookie of the Year

Luis Gil of the New York Yankees has been named the American League Rookie of the Year for the 2024 MLB season, marking the franchise's first recipient since Aaron Judge in 2017. Gil, who made a strong comeback from Tommy John surgery, finished the season with a 15-7 record and a 3.50 ERA, edging out Baltimore's Colton Cowser in a close voting contest. Cowser, who had a breakout season with 24 home runs, finished second in the voting. In the National League, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes won Rookie of the Year honors with an impressive 1.96 ERA and 170 strikeouts, making him the first Pirates pitcher to receive the accolade since 2004. The voting results reflected a competitive year for rookies in both leagues, with Skenes also being a candidate for the Cy Young Award. Gil's performance has sparked optimism for his future, while the Twins reflect on trading him before his breakout season.