The Atlanta Braves have developed quite a reputation when it comes to exhibiting talented rookie players. Since 2000, the Braves organization has taken home three National League Rookie of the Year awards.
Three trophies in 20 years may not seem all that impressive, but the Braves have hit the jackpot with its rookies more than any other NL organization in that span, save for of course, wait for it… the Miami Marlins (two of the Marlins’ RoY awards came when the team was still named Florida).
Ronald Acuna Jr. in 2018, Craig Kimbrel in 2011 and shortstop Rafael Furcal in 2000 — all put together incredible first years as rookies, and even more so as seasoned big league contributors (of course Acuna is just getting started).