Earlier this month, J.T. Realmuto received a well-earned first-ever invitation to the All-Star Game.
Rookie Brian Anderson is building a pretty good case for his own prestigious accolade.
Anderson recorded a game-high three hits Tuesday afternoon that coupled with home runs by J.T. Realmuto and Starlin Castro helped the Marlins rout the visiting Atlanta Braves 9-3.
Anderson’s three hits brought his season total to 113, which leads all major league rookies. New York Yankees’ third baseman Miguel Andujar (96) had the next closest total by a rookie entering Tuesday’s games. The next closest rookie in the National League was Cincinnati Reds’ right fielder Jesse Winker (84).