May 2, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Dylan Carlson (3) warms up before playing the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
There are many options for the Rookie of the Year, but after one month St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson is the premier option.
In the past 10 years, the St. Louis Cardinals have only had one outfielder at the top of prospect lists other than their current rookie, Dylan Carlson. Fans know the tragic story of Oscar Taveras, but he was likely the best position player candidate in the past 10 years to win Rookie of the Year.