Jul 31, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (17) at bat during the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports
In a close vote, Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser finished second to New York Yankees right-handed starter Luis Gil for American League Rookie of the Year.
Cowser, who led all American League rookies with 24 home runs, drove in 69 runs and hit .242 with a .768 OPS, had 13 first-place votes to Gil’s 15.
Gil, who was named on 26 of the 30 ballots, had 106 points while Cowser had 101. Cowser, who had 11 second-place votes and three third-place votes, was named on 27 of the 30 ballots.
New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells finished third but did not receive any first-place votes.
Two impressive relievers — Oakland’s Mason Miller and Cleveland’s Cade Smith — finished fourth and fifth. Each received one first-place vote.
Cowser, who was a Gold Glove finalist in left field, was seeking to follow Gunnar Henderson, who was the unanimous Rookie of the Year last season.
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