DRaysBay Nov 15, 2021
Randy Arozarena named AL Rookie of the Year
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena was named 2021 American League Rookie of the Year. The 26-year old came to the Rays before the 2020 season in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals. He had a legendary debut, with a strong late season run and a blazing hot postseason. This year he proved that 2020 was no fluke. He slashed .274/.356/.459 with outfield play that earned him a Gold Glove finalist nomination. His steal of home was, for Rays fans, probably the highlight of an all too short 2021 postseason. RANDY STOLE HOME!!...
DRaysBay Nov 9, 2021
Randy Arozarena, Wander Franco nominated for Rookie of the Year
Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/ Arozarena is the long running favorite, but Wander’s inclusion is a surprise. The BBWAA has unveiled the finalists for the American League Rookie of the Year, and surprisingly two Rays are on the list: Randy Arozarena and Wander Franco. Some young studs.Your 2021 AL Rookie of the Year finalists: pic.twitter.com/7OtA6Bh1fW— MLB (@MLB) November 8, 2021 Franco qualifies for the award in 2021 having played beyond the rookie eligibility criteria this season for the award (130 AB/50 IP and 45 days on the 26 man roster), and his becoming...
DRaysBay Oct 28, 2021
Kevin Kiermaier, Randy Arozarena, and Joey Wendle are 2021 Gold Gloves award finalists
Photo by Sean M. Haffey/ The American League’s leader in wins places three finalists for baseball’s top award for defense. The Tampa Bay Rays have three finalists for this year’s Gold Glove awards: OF Kevin Kiermaier and Randy Arozarena, and INF Joey Wendle. Kevin Kiermaier is no stranger to the award, having won three times previously including the overall top award of a Platinum Glove once. He ranked ninth in all of baseball in Defensive Runs Saved (13), and in the top three for the American League in center field with 12 Outs Above Average. Joey Wendle...
