who is the best rookie so far this season?

[deathdealer]

Who is the most dominant rookie this season so far ?

[Guest]

Probably Michael Pineda. He's just outside of the top 10 in MLB for ERA with 2.72. Same with his 1.04 WHIP and his .208 opponents batting average. He also has six wins, which doesn't mean much in the scheme of things but it is worth pointing out.

Honestly, I don't see a much better option right now, but I would be interested in hearing other posters' choices.

[NAHSTE]

Definitely Pineda. Beachy was in the conversation until he got hurt. Either way, stronger year for rookie pitchers than position players.

But Hosmer and Rizzo could end up taking their respective ROYs just as easily.

[Guest]

Definitely Pineda. Beachy was in the conversation until he got hurt. Either way, stronger year for rookie pitchers than position players.

But Hosmer and Rizzo could end up taking their respective ROYs just as easily.

Rizzo could definitely benefit from a weak rookie class in the NL right now. However, he does play in a pitchers park (and a pitchers division) so I will hold my breath on that for now.

[NAHSTE]

Rizzo could definitely benefit from a weak rookie class in the NL right now. However, he does play in a pitchers park (and a pitchers division) so I will hold my breath on that for now.

Well he's crushing right now, but yeah, too early to say if he'll keep it up.

Another thing about this NL class is that three of the main candidates (at least the ones who were up for opening day) play for the same team so they will split votes. Freddie Freeman is quietly putting together a good season after an up and down start, in the last 28 days worth of games he's thrown up a slash line of .341/.362/.516, and for the year is now at .272/.336/.421 with 6 HR.

However, between Kimbrel and Beachy the trio will split votes and Barney or Rizzo may be able to walk away with it.

edit- LOL nevermind about Barney, I just saw that his season OPS is now below .700 and he's hitting .234 this month.

[Blick]

Hosmer looked like a natural at the plate as soon as he stepped in the box. He locked down the 3 spot in the order almost right away. It's been impressive how well he's handled expectations. His glove at first isn't shabby, either.

[EmpireWF]

He gets no publicity but Dillon Gee is in the discussion. Sure he may not have the sexiest numbers or stuff (he barely gets over 90 mph), but he gets the job done.

Best starter and most consistent for the Mets so far. Each of the 9 games he's started, they have won.

7-0, 3.05 ERA, 44 K, 20 BB, 1.10 WHIP, .215 BAA in 62 IP

[NAHSTE]

He gets no publicity but Dillon Gee is in the discussion. Sure he may not have the sexiest numbers or stuff (he barely gets over 90 mph), but he gets the job done.

Best starter and most consistent for the Mets so far. Each of the 9 games he's started, they have won.

7-0, 3.05 ERA, 44 K, 20 BB, 1.10 WHIP, .215 BAA in 62 IP

I didn't realize Gee was a rookie but he has definitely caught my attention. He looked great when I saw him pitch at Citi the other week.

[West]

Pineda

[deathdealer]

what about that ogondo fool from the rangers hes 8-0 and been fkin dominant

[FedEx227]

Ogondo had 44 games in the majors last year so I'm not sure he'd still count as a rookie. But if he counts he should be the hands down winner, hell he's probably the front runner for the Cy Young at this point.

[EmpireWF]

Ogondo doesn't count this year because he spent over 45 days on the active roster last season.

[Warner2BruceTD]

Ogondo had 44 games in the majors last year so I'm not sure he'd still count as a rookie. But if he counts he should be the hands down winner, hell he's probably the front runner for the Cy Young at this point.

Ogondo doesn't count this year because he spent over 45 days on the active roster last season.

I'm pretty sure it goes by inning pitched (and plate appearances for batters).

[FedEx227]

Additional eligibility requirements were set forth in 1971 with a rookie formally defined as a player with less than 130 at-bats, a pitcher with less than 50 innings pitched, or anyone with less than 45 days on any Major League roster.

I think Ogondo is out he spent well over 45 days but only had 41 IP.

[Warner2BruceTD]

Its 45 days not counting DL time or days after September 1. But I'm pretty sure he has the time.

Also, odd that they use AB's and not PA's.