2008 was one of the greatest rookie classes in recent memory.
Two rookies had the most memorable performances.
Chicago Cubs Catcher Geovanny Soto won the National League Rookie Of the Year Award. It wasn't just his great offensive numbers (he had the most homeruns by a rookie catcher since Mike Piazza), but how he commanded the Cubs pitching rotation. Soto caught Carlos Zambrano's No Hitter against the Houston Astros.
The Last Cub to win a Rookie Of The Year Award was Kerry Wood in 1998.
Tampa Bay Rays Third Baseman Evan Longoria was the catalyst in the Tampa Bay Rays and their Cinderella Season in 2008. Longoria won the American League Rookie Of The Year Award.
Congratulations to the winners.
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