Paul Skenes and Luis Gil Named Baseball Digest Rookies of the Year

Skenes and Gil earn top rookie honors in the National and American Leagues after standout debut seasons.

Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates won the National League Rookie of the Year after an impressive debut, finishing with an 11-3 record and a 1.96 ERA.
Luis Gil of the New York Yankees claimed the American League Rookie of the Year with a 15-7 record and a 3.50 ERA over the season.
Skenes received nine out of eleven first-place votes, surpassing San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill.
Gil's outstanding May performance, with a 0.70 ERA, helped secure his win over Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser.
Both pitchers set records and achieved milestones, with Skenes being the fastest No. 1 draft pick to reach the majors in 35 years.