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Moriarty9 · 03-31-2009, 09:32 AM

Rookie honors handed out
Pujols, Meluskey take home awards
November 12, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — Albert Pujols was an easy choice for the National League Rookie of the Year Award this year.

Pujols, 20, was a versatile player defensively for the San Francisco Giants, making 65 starts at firstbase, 13 starts at secondbase, playing in 16 games at thirdbase, and four games in rightfield.

More impressive was what he did with a bat in his hand. In 349 at bats over 69 games, Pujols hit .330 with 23 doubles, five triples, 21 home runs, 58 RBI, and 67 runs scored.

While not part of the considerations for the award, Pujols hit .448 with six doubles and two homers and seven RBI in 29 post-season at bats.

In the American League, it was Seattle Mariners rookie catcher Mitch Meluskey who took home the Rookie of the Year award.

Meluskey hit .293 with 18 homers and 87 RBI in 145 games as the team's starting catcher.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,858 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Rookie honors handed out Pujols, Meluskey take home awards November 12, 2000 SAN FRANCISCO — Albert Pujols was an easy choice for the National League Rookie of the Year Award this year. Pujols, 20, was a versatile player defensively for the San Francisco Giants, making 65 starts at firstbase, 13 starts at secondbase, playing in 16 games at thirdbase, and four games in rightfield. More impressive was what he did with a bat in his hand. In 349 at bats over 69 games, Pujols hit .330 with 23 doubles, five triples, 21 home runs, 58 RBI, and 67 runs scored. While not part of the considerations for the award, Pujols hit .448 with six doubles and two homers and seven RBI in 29 post-season at bats. In the American League, it was Seattle Mariners rookie catcher Mitch Meluskey who took home the Rookie of the Year award. Meluskey hit .293 with 18 homers and 87 RBI in 145 games as the team's starting catcher.