Skenes and Gil Claim 2024 Rookie of the Year Honors

Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes and New York Yankees' Luis Gil have been named the 2024 National League and American League Rookies of the Year, respectively.

Skenes, the first overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, had a historic rookie season, dominating hitters with his electric fastball and devastating breaking pitches. He finished the year with an impressive 11-3 record and a 1.96 ERA. His 170 strikeouts set a franchise rookie record.

In the American League, Gil's breakout season earned him the Rookie of the Year award. After missing most of the 2023 season due to Tommy John surgery, Gil returned stronger than ever, posting a 3.50 ERA and striking out 26.8% of batters faced.

​Both players have bright futures ahead of them and are poised to become key contributors to their respective teams for years to come.