MLB Pedroia and Braun are both named Rookie of the Year

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By Ozzie | November 12, 2007

Dustin Pedroia played a huge part in the Boston Red Sox championship season in only his first year, and today was named American League “Rookie of the Year”. The 24-year-old Pedroia — who was drafted by the Red Sox with the 65th overall pick in the 2004 First-Year Player Draft — led all Major League rookies in doubles with 39 and was second in on-base percentage (.380) and third in runs (86).

The Brewers’ third baseman Ryan Braun won the National League Rookie of the Year Award on Monday from the Baseball Writers Association of America. Braun edged Colorado shortstop Troy Tulowitzki to become Milwaukee’s first rookie of the year since shortstop Pat Listach won the American League honor in 1992. He possesses one of the nicest swings in the game, and looks to be a fixture for a long time in Milwaukee lineup whether he plays third or is moved to the outfield.