Rookie of the year is one of those awards that's never been based purely on performance. For example, Dontrelle Willis wasn't quite as good as Brandon Webb in 2003, but the vibes surrounding him and the eventual World Series winning Marlins were a key part of him getting the award that year. So before we begin, I'm largely ranking these players off of their bWAR totals, with a special consideration to the unquantifiable 'Vibes' they bring. Vibes can include things like a team being in contention, hitting for a high batting average, home run totals, etc.
American League Rookie of the Year
In the American League, there’s a clear frontrunner for Rookie of the Year, and that’s Philadelphia Kansas City Oakland Sacramento the Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson.