Out of sight, out of mind — perhaps in the eyes of some Yankees fans, following Gio Ursehla’s breakout 2019 season. However, how can anyone forget that Miguel Andujar was essentially robbed of the AL Rookie of the Year Award in 2018 — to Shohei Ohtani, who only played in 104 games (10 as a pitcher)?
Andujar’s performance as a rookie was a huge reason why the Yanks were able to go 100-62 and make it to the ALDS. Andujar would break Joe DiMaggio’s rookie record of 44 doubles in a season, slugging 47. He would also become the second Yankee rookie ever to hit 20 homers (27) and 40-plus two-baggers.