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Jose Osuna Named Venezuelan League Rookie of the Year

On Wednesday morning in Venezuela, Jose Osuna was named the Venezuelan winter league Rookie of the Year. Osuna saw some playing time in the league during the previous two off-seasons, but he didn't play enough to lose his rookie eligibility. He had a breakout winter this year and will also get some consideration for the MVP award, which will be handed out later this week. Osuna received 46 of a possible 50 first place votes, easily winning the ROY award.

I was recently able to talk to someone who saw Osuna a lot last year with Bradenton, then got to see him this year in Altoona and during winter ball.