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AL Rookie of the Year Just as winning the MVP in 2022 after setting the league record for home runs seemed logical, Judge winning the AL Rookie of the Year award after setting the then-record for most home runs as a rookie made a ton of sense. However, looking at Judge’s home runs as the only reason for winning the award would be doing him a disservice as a baseball player. Not only did Judge win the Rookie of the Year award, but he also finished as runner-up in the MVP race to the Houston Astros’ Jose Altuve. Judge had 128 runs scored, hit 24 doubles, three triples, and his first career grand slam. He also added 114 RBI and showed good plate discipline with 127 walks. Judge’s home runs, runs scored, and walks led the AL, while his on-base percentage of .422 and slugging percentage of .627 were both second most in the league. Judge was the

unanimous winner of the award and became the first Yankee to win the Rookie of the Year since Derek Jeter in 1996.

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