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CRTsports.com · 02-19-2009, 07:16 PM

Can Adam steal the Rookie of the Year Award?

09/08/2011

Going into this season 3B David Adam was just looking to put together a solid rookie year and show that he belongs in the major leagues. He was not mentioned in any top rookie talk and was largely forgot about outside of Kansas City.

"We knew David could contribute and that's why we gave him the starting job out of spring training." Royals manager Antonio DeLeon said. "Our only worry was his ability to make contact but he has managed just fine this year."

Up until the past few weeks, every sign was pointed to Abel Valero of the Rangers winning American League Rookie of the Year Award. So far in 2011, the Rangers center fielder had won three Player of the Week Awards and one Rookie of the Month Award. Everything was going smoothly until the 27th of August when he fractured his elbow, diving for a ball and that sidelined him for the next seven months.

Before he was injured he lead the American League in average, on base percentage and runs scored. Some would consider some of the three most important stats for any team player. But with his season over, would the voters select him ROTY, with him missing six weeks of the season. Only time will tell.

But in the mean time, David Adam has stepped up and showed he deserves a look for the award. As mentioned above he is lacking in average but leads all rookies in the AL in seven categories.

He currently leads the AL with a .538 slugging percentage, .852 OPS, 11 triples, 27 home runs, .286 isolated power, 57 extra base hits and 229 total bases. A remarkable season by any means but he only carries a .251 average and .314 on base percentage.

One voter had this to say, "I certainly think he deserves the award this season. On top of having 22 more home runs than the second place rookie in the AL, he is second in RBI's, runs scored and third in stolen bases. Who cares if his average is low. Its supposed to be, he is a rookie. I know for one he has my vote in October."

So needless to say, the next month of the season will be a tough one for Adam. Along with trying to help the Royals locking up the Central Division Title, he will looking to be the third Royals Rookie of the Year Award Winner after Santiago Rao did it in 2007 and William Quattlebaum did in 2009.

The Royals returned home late last night from an embarassing three game sweep courtesy of the last place Red Sox. They are currently on a four game losing streak but with the next eight games at home, they will be looking to end the bleeding. And their magic number is currently down to six! Lets go Royals!!

Here is a look at all the ranking for American League Rookies through 09/07/2011.

02-19-2009, 07:16 PM	#55 (permalink)
CRTsports.com Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 400 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5x in 5 posts	Can Adam steal the Rookie of the Year Award? 09/08/2011 Going into this season 3B David Adam was just looking to put together a solid rookie year and show that he belongs in the major leagues. He was not mentioned in any top rookie talk and was largely forgot about outside of Kansas City. "We knew David could contribute and that's why we gave him the starting job out of spring training." Royals manager Antonio DeLeon said. "Our only worry was his ability to make contact but he has managed just fine this year." Up until the past few weeks, every sign was pointed to Abel Valero of the Rangers winning American League Rookie of the Year Award. So far in 2011, the Rangers center fielder had won three Player of the Week Awards and one Rookie of the Month Award. Everything was going smoothly until the 27th of August when he fractured his elbow, diving for a ball and that sidelined him for the next seven months. Before he was injured he lead the American League in average, on base percentage and runs scored. Some would consider some of the three most important stats for any team player. But with his season over, would the voters select him ROTY, with him missing six weeks of the season. Only time will tell. But in the mean time, David Adam has stepped up and showed he deserves a look for the award. As mentioned above he is lacking in average but leads all rookies in the AL in seven categories. He currently leads the AL with a .538 slugging percentage, .852 OPS, 11 triples, 27 home runs, .286 isolated power, 57 extra base hits and 229 total bases. A remarkable season by any means but he only carries a .251 average and .314 on base percentage. One voter had this to say, "I certainly think he deserves the award this season. On top of having 22 more home runs than the second place rookie in the AL, he is second in RBI's, runs scored and third in stolen bases. Who cares if his average is low. Its supposed to be, he is a rookie. I know for one he has my vote in October." So needless to say, the next month of the season will be a tough one for Adam. Along with trying to help the Royals locking up the Central Division Title, he will looking to be the third Royals Rookie of the Year Award Winner after Santiago Rao did it in 2007 and William Quattlebaum did in 2009. The Royals returned home late last night from an embarassing three game sweep courtesy of the last place Red Sox. They are currently on a four game losing streak but with the next eight games at home, they will be looking to end the bleeding. And their magic number is currently down to six! Lets go Royals!! Here is a look at all the ranking for American League Rookies through 09/07/2011. __________________ Offline Solo League Kansas City Royals - (713-744)(1-3) -- READ ABOUT IT HERE!!! -- 2004 81-81----2012 83-79 -- 2005 64-98----2013 -- 2006 54-108 -- 2007 72-90 -- 2008 76-85 -- 2009 89-73 -- 2010 86-76 -- 2011 108-54 (1-3) Central Division Champs Last edited by CRTsports.com; 02-19-2009 at 07:19 PM.