At this point, it appears that the National League Rookie of the Year Award is Jonathan India’s to lose. The Cincinnati Reds second baseman has overcome a sluggish start to the 2021 season and has the Reds in the hunt for a Wild Card spot.
The 24-year-old is hitting .279 on the season, driving in 48 and belting 13 homers. While the power numbers might not be flashy, it’s undeniable that India does a lot of different things well.
He’s got a great eye, makes solid contact often and is an aggressive baserunner, not to mention he’s a solid defender (his fielding percentage is currently 97.