Nick Kurtz of the Northern California Athletics has been named the American League Rookie of the Year, claiming all 30 first place votes. His teammate, Jacob Wilson, finished second in the voting, with
23 second place votes, four third place votes, a fourth place vote and a fifth place vote. Roman Anthony of the Boston Red Sox finished third.
And of particular interest for Texas Rangers fans, pitcher Jack Leiter finished seventh in the balloting. He received a third place vote (from David Singh of Sportsnet), a fourth place vote (from Levi Weaver), and a fifth place vote (from Jeff Wilson).
Kurtz put up a 5.4 bWAR this season in 117 games, slashing .290/.383/.619 as the A’s first baseman. Kurtz was selected fourth overall out of Wake Forest in 2024. Wilson, the 6th overall pick out of Grand Canyon University in 2023, put up a 3.0 bWAR in 125 games, slashing .311/.355/.444.
Noah Cameron of the Royals finished fourth in the balloting, picking up three second place votes. Colson Montgomery of the White Sox finished fifth and received the remaining second place vote. Colson Montgomery finished sixth.
The full results are available at the BBWAA website.
