Official Site of the Angels · Sep 15, 2018
Scioscia makes strong case for Ohtani as ROY
ANAHEIM -- For Mike Scioscia, there's no question as to where Shohei Ohtani should rank among this year's American League Rookie of the Year candidates.
"Number one," Scioscia said Friday. "I don't think I have to explain it. He's been incredible."
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While the Yankees' Miguel Andujar and Gleyber Torres and the Rays' Joey Wendle also have cases for the honor, Scioscia said he believes the unprecedented nature of what Ohtani accomplished this season with the Angels should put him over the top. Earlier this month, the 24-year-old Japanese star joined Babe Ruth are the only players in MLB history to hit 15 home runs and pitch 50 innings in a single season.