Austin Riley and Michael Harris were also finalists.
MLB Awards season continued Friday night with the announcement for the winners of the 2022 Players Choice Awards. The Atlanta Braves had four finalists and came away with two winners. Spencer Strider was named Outstanding Rookie for the National League while Ronald Acuña Jr. was the NL’s Comeback Player.
Strider took home the honor over teammate Michael Harris and Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan. Acuña beat out Brandon Drury and Albert Pujols who were also finalists for Comeback Player.
Austin Riley was a finalist for the NL’s Outstanding Player Award, but that went to Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt.