Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates and fellow pitcher Luis Gil of the New York Yankees were named rookies of the year by Baseball Digest.
The first pick in the 2023 amateur draft, Skenes dazzled during his first season in the Major Leagues. After debuting on May 11, he caused such an immediate sensation that he was selected to start the National League All-Star Game on July 16 in Texas.
The 22-year-old right-hander finished with an 11-3 record and a 1.96 ERA in 23 starts. He recorded 170 strikeouts and walked 32 in 133 innings.
Skenes received nine of the 11 first-place votes for the National League award, determined by a panel of baseball writers and broadcasters. The results were announced by the publication on Thursday.
San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill got the other two first-place votes and came in second.
Gil went 15-7 with a 3.50 ERA in 29 starts for the American League champions. He recorded 171 strikeouts in 151 2/3 innings. The 26-year-old Dominican right-hander was chosen first in six ballots for the American League award. Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser came in second with three first-place votes, and Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller finished third with two.
