The MLB stretch run is here. With playoff spots up for grabs and the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, young players thrust into starting roles could be a huge part of deciding whether their teams make it to October.
And, along the way, they might pick up some hardware for themselves.
The Rookie of the Year race is all but decided in the National League, and still up for grabs in the American League, but plenty of fresh faces could be making names for themselves over the next seven weeks. Here are nine rookies in the pennant race you need to know.