Paul Skenes Wins NL Rookie of the Year

Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates won the National League Rookie of the Year award, receiving 23 out of 30 first-place votes, after an impressive season with an 11-3 record and a 1.96 ERA. Despite debuting in May, Skenes quickly became a sensation, even starting the All-Star Game, and is also a finalist for the NL Cy Young Award. Jackson Merrill of the San Diego Padres and Jackson Chourio of the Milwaukee Brewers finished second and third, respectively, in the voting, with Merrill helping the Padres reach the playoffs and Chourio becoming the youngest player to hit 20 home runs and steal 20 bases in a season. Meanwhile, Masyn Winn of the St. Louis Cardinals, despite leading his team in Wins Above Replacement, did not receive any votes, likely due to the competitiveness of this year's rookie class. The awards emphasize the exceptional performances by young talents across the league, highlighting Skenes' rapid impact and potential future dominance in MLB.