OAKLAND — Ryon Healy’s torrid September leads to legitimate speculation on whether he could enter the American League Rookie of the Year conversation.
A’s manager Bob Melvin thrust his support behind his third baseman Tuesday afternoon. Healy is riding a 10-game hitting streak, and his .382 batting average in September ranks second in the American League. Overall, he’s hitting .312 (third among AL rookies) with 11 home runs, 30 RBI and an .882 OPS over 60 games.
“I know he hasn’t been up here a full season, but you look at the overall numbers, it’s not his fault he wasn’t here for a full season,” Melvin said.