A first-time Major Leaguer making their mark is usually a sign of future success.
Which starting star is destined for greatness? Let’s take a look at the MLB Rookie of the Year odds as of September 19 at bet365 Sportsbook.
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Kevin McGonigle (Tigers): -1200 (bet $10 to win $10.83 total)
Parker Messick (Guardians): +750 (bet $10 to win $85 total)
Payton Tolle (Red Sox): +7000 ($10 bet to win $710 total)
What you need to know: On the season, McGonigle has been a revelation for the Tigers. The starting shortstop is hitting .267 with 17 home runs and 70 RBI, but more impressively, in the AL, he’s tied for on-base percentage (.377), he’s fifth in hits (160) and he’s first in WAR (6.8). As for the second name on the board, Parker Messick, he is 12-9 with a 2.57 ERA, 186 strikeouts and a 1.04 WHIP.
Sal Stewart (Red): -3000 (bet $10 to win $10.33 total)
Nolan McLean (Mets): +1800 ($10 bet to win $190 total)
JJ Wetherholt (Cardinals): +2500 ($10 bet to win $260 total)
What you need to know: Stewart is dominating for Cincinnati. In the NL, the rookie first baseman is second in RBI (110) and tied for sixth in home runs (32). He is also tied for 10th in hits with 160. As for the Mets’ Nolan McLean, he has a 3.18 ERA and 189 Ks to his name.