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Detroit Tigers' 2018 rookie of year: Utility man Niko Goodrum

A quick look at some of the players who have cashed in since Miguel Cabrera signed his big extension with the Detroit Tigers in 2014. Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press

Niko Goodrum, arguably the Detroit Tigers’ biggest bright spot from a bad 2018 season, is taking home some hardware.

Goodrum was named the Tigers rookie of the year by the Detroit Sports Media on Tuesday afternoon, nearly a year to the date of him joining the team on a minor-league deal.

Goodrum, 26, hit .245 in 131 games last season, with 16 home runs, 53 RBIs and 12 stolen bases.