Yankees’ Judge, Dodgers’ Bellinger Win Unanimous Rookie Honor

 

Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger

(Secaucus, NJ) — Major League Baseball’s Rookie of the Year Awards are both unanimous selections.  Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger both received all 30 first-place votes to take home the honor on Monday. Judge beat out fellow American League finalists in Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi and Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini.  Bellinger beat out fellow National League finalists in Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong [[ deh-YOUNG ]] and Pirates first baseman Josh Bell. Judge hit a rookie-record 52 home runs this year, while Bellinger blasted 39.

 

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