Tyler Mahle’s six inning, one hit shutout performance against the Cubs on Monday has Reds fans everywhere dreaming big about this young man. But let’s take that dream even further and ask the question: “Can he win NL Rookie of the Year this season?” It’s not uncommon for pitchers to win the award. In the last seven years, three pitchers have taken the crown in the NL and two more in the AL.
The last pitcher to win NL ROY was New York’s Jacob deGrom in 2014, a season in which he went 9-6 with a 2.