2020 Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award Winners

Earlier tonight the Baseball Writers Association of America announced the winners for both the American and National League Rookie of the Year award.

By Michael Foulks, Sports O'Clock Writing Team Member

American League Rookie of the Year: Kyle Lewis (CF)

Seattle Mariners Outfielder Kyle Lewis, 2020 A.L. Rookie of the Year Winner (photo credits: ESPN Seattle)

Kyle Lewis has become a beacon of hope for those in the Seattle area, and he was unanimously voted the Rookie of the Year. He joins a prestigious class of only 14 American League players to have unanimously been voted Rookie of the Year. Some of them include: Derek Jeter, Nomar Garciaparra, Carlton Fisk, Aaron Judge, Mike Trout, and Mark McGwire.

Kyle Lewis 2020 stats:

.262 AVG/ .364 OBP/ .437 SLG

He also led all rookies in total bases (90), runs scored (37), walks (34), and on-base percentage (.364). Below is a tweet from the Seattle Mariners congratulating Kyle on his achievement.

National League Rookie of the Year: Devin Williams

Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Devin Williams (photo credits: Yahoo! Sports)

Devin Williams was one of the most dominant pitchers in all of Major League Baseball this season. He was elite during his 22 appearances in the shortened season. He is the first reliever since Craig Kimbrel to win the award, and the first non-closer to win the award since Scott Williamson in 1999.

Devin Williams 2020 stats:

4-1 record, 0.33 ERA, 53 Ks, 0.630 WHIP

Williams received 14 of 30 first place votes.

This is the first time two African American players swept the award since 1984, when Alvin David (A.L), and Dwight Gooden (N.L.) both won.

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