One of the closest awards races this year is going to be between two Atlanta Braves in Michael Harris and Spencer Strider for National League Rookie of the Year. Strider going to the injured list certainly helps Harris’ case especially if he continues to play well, but both would be very worth contenders in any season.
Baseball America announced their selection of Braves centerfielder Michael Harris II as a finalist for their 2022 MLB Rookie of the Year award which they ultimately awarded to the Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez. Harris won out for consideration for the BA award over teammate Spencer Strider, who himself was also a very serious candidate in the National League.