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Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper won the National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award in a close election over Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Wade Miley, the BBWAA announced on MLB Network today.
Harper (.270, 22 home runs, 59 RBI) placed first on 16 ballots cast by two writers representing each league city, second on eight and third on eight for a total of 112 points, based on the 5-3-1 tabulation system. He was the only player listed on each ballot. Miley (16-11, 3.33 ERA) received 12 first-place votes, 13 for second and six for third to score 105 points. The seven-point differential was the fourth closest in the history of NL voting.
1. Bryce Harper
2. Wade Miley
3. Todd Frazier
4. Wilin Rosario
5. Norichika Aoki
6. Yonder Alonzo
6. Matt Carpenter
6. Jordan Pachech
Harper (.270, 22 home runs, 59 RBI) placed first on 16 ballots cast by two writers representing each league city, second on eight and third on eight for a total of 112 points, based on the 5-3-1 tabulation system. He was the only player listed on each ballot. Miley (16-11, 3.33 ERA) received 12 first-place votes, 13 for second and six for third to score 105 points. The seven-point differential was the fourth closest in the history of NL voting.
1. Bryce Harper
2. Wade Miley
3. Todd Frazier
4. Wilin Rosario
5. Norichika Aoki
6. Yonder Alonzo
6. Matt Carpenter
6. Jordan Pachech
Well deserved!
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