Some stability in the ranks. For just the second time this season, we have a repeat pick at the top of the Rookie Power Rankings. The left-handed pitcher of the Miami Marlins, Trevor Rogers, continues to dominate the pothole as the Major Leagues head toward the midpoint of the season, thereby solidifying his place as the player most likely to claim an award. Rookie of the Year 2021 in the MLB Pipeline estimate.
The only other player to repeat at No. 1 this season was the third baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Ke’Bryan Hayes, back in April, and the former Top 10 overall prospect just so happens to be back in consideration here after his return from a wrist injury that kept him out for two months:
Before we dive in, one more reminder that RPR is a reflection of which players are in position to be named best rookie at the end of the season, based on current performance and projection for what’s to come. (All stats are up to Tuesday’s games.) Here the list:
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- Trevor Rogers, LHP, Marlins = 1.98 ERA with 95 strikeouts in just 81.2 innings.
- Randy Arozarena, OF, Rays = .264 / .343 / .427 with nine home runs, 10 steals in 63 games.
- Ian Anderson, RHP, Braves = 3.26 ERA, 1.18 Whip with 69 strikeouts in 66.1 innings.
- Dylan Carlson, OF, Cardinals = .265 / .346 / .410 in 269 at-bats.
- Jazz Chisholm Jr., 2B / SS, Marlins = .271 / .337 / .470 in 45 games.
- Casey Mize, RHP, Tigers = 3.49 ERA, 1.07 Whip, 62 strikeouts in 77.1 innings.
- Ke’Bryan Hayes, 3B, Pirates = .283 / .333 / .511 with three home runs and seven CP at 53 AB.
- Luis Garcia, RHP, Astros = 2.98 ERA in 63.1 innings. 93 mph average from his fastball
- Adolis Garcia, OF, Rangers = 16 homers, 46 RBIs, 116 total bases.
- Ryan Mountcastle, OF / 1B, Orioles = .249 with nine home runs and 36 cp in 225 AB
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