Braun Named Rookie of the Year

Ryan Braun was named NL Rookie of the Year on Monday. He edged out Rockies shortstop, Troy Tulowitzki by 2 votes. Braun is the first Brewer to win the Rookie of the Year award since Pat Listach in 1992.

Braun put together an amazing offensive performance in his rookie season. The former Miami Hurricane hit .324 with 34 dingers, 97 RBI, and a major league rookie record .634 slugging percentage.

What makes this so impressive is the fact Braun didn't even join the Brewers until May 24. Had Braun played the entire season he might have hit 40 home runs.

Braun did not win every Rookie of the Year award though. ESPN selected Troy Tulowitzki as NL Rookie of the Year. Their reasoning? Defense. Braun made 26 errors in 112 games. Rob Neyer mentioned in his blog Braun had the second worst fielding percentage by a third basemen with at least 100 games since 1910. Good thing for Braun the ESPN award isn't the one that counts. Braun won the award that counts and that's all that matters. Congrats to Ryan Braun on a heck of a season.

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