Cubs News: Shota Imanaga finishes fourth in 2024 National League Rookie of the Year Award

David Banks - USA Today Sports

by Press Release - Tue Nov 19 08:40:35 GMT-04:00 2024

Here are the voting results of the 2024 National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award. Ballots from two writers in each league city prior to postseason play are tabulated on a system that rewards five points for first place, three points for second place and one point for third place.

National League results

NL Jackie Robinson Award

Paul Skenes, Pirates 23 1st place votes, 7 second place votes, 136 total points

Jackson Merrill, Padres 7 1st place votes, 23 second place votes, 104 total points

Jackson Chourio, Brewers 26 third place votes, 26 total points

Shota Imanaga, Cubs 4 third place votes, 4 total points

Only four players received votes, the fewest in National League Rookie of the Year voting since the BBWAA went to a three-player ballot in 1980. The previous low had been five, in 2001 when Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals won the election and 1998 when Kerry Wood of the Chicago Cubs was the winner. The all-time low total of players to receive votes was three in the American League election of 1983 won by Ron Kittle of the Chicago White Sox.

Skenes is only the second Pittsburgh Pirates winner of this award. The only other was outfielder Jason Bay in 2004 when the Pirates became the last pre-expansion franchise with a Rookie of the Year winner.

Skenes, the 24th pitcher to win the NL Rookie of the Year Award, and Merrill were named on all ballots.

Previous winners (+- Unanimous):

2023 +Corbin Carroll, Diamondbacks; 2022 Michael Harris II, Braves; 2021 Jonathan India, Reds; 2020 Devin Williams, Brewers; 2019 Pete Alonso, Mets; 2018 Ronald Acuña, Jr., Braves; 2017 +Cody Bellinger, Dodgers; 2016 +**Corey Seager, Dodgers; **2015 +Kris Bryant, Cubs; 2014 Jacob deGrom, Mets; 2013 Jose Fernandez, Marlins; 2012 Bryce Harper, Nationals; 2011 +Craig Kimbrel, Braves; 2010 Buster Posey, Giants; 2009 Chris Coghlan, Marlins; 2008 Geovany Soto, Cubs; 2007 Ryan Braun, Brewers; 2006 Hanley Ramirez, Marlins; 2005 Ryan Howard, Phillies; 2004 Jason Bay, Pirates; 2003 Dontrelle Willis, Marlins; 2002 Jason Jennings, Rockies; 2001 +Albert Pujols, Cardinals; 2000 Rafael Furcal, Braves; 1999 Scott Williamson, Reds; 1998 Kerry Wood, Cubs; 1997 +**Scott Rolen, Phillies; **1996 Todd Hollandsworth, Dodgers; 1995 Hideo Nomo, Dodgers; 1994 +Raul Mondesi, Dodgers; 1993 +Mike Piazza, Dodgers; 1992 Eric Karros, Dodgers; 1991 Jeff Bagwell, Astros; 1990 David Justice, Braves; 1989 Jerome Walton, Cubs; 1988 Chris Sabo, Reds; 1987 +Benito Santiago, Padres; 1986 Todd Worrell, Cardinals; 1985 +Vince Coleman, Cardinals; 1984 Dwight Gooden, Mets; 1983 Darryl Strawberry, Mets; 1982 Steve Sax, Dodgers; 1981 Fernando Valenzuela, Dodgers; 1980 Steve Howe, Dodgers; 1979 Rick Sutcliffe, Dodgers; 1978 Bob Horner, Braves; 1977 Andre Dawson, Expos; 1976 (Tie) Butch Metzger, Padres, and Pat Zachry, Reds; 1975 John Montefusco, Giants; 1974 Bake McBride, Cardinals; 1973 Gary Matthews, Giants; 1972 Jon Matlack, Mets; 1971 Earl Williams, Braves; 1970 Carl Morton, Expos; 1969 Ted Sizemore, Dodgers; 1968 Johnny Bench, Reds; 1967 Tom Seaver, Mets; 1966 Tommy Helms, Reds; 1965 Jim Lefebvre, Dodgers; 1964 Dick Allen, Phillies; 1963 Pete Rose, Reds; 1962 Ken Hubbs, Cubs; 1961 Billy Williams, Cubs; 1960 Frank Howard, Dodgers; 1959 +Willie McCovey, Giants; 1958 +Orlando Cepeda, Giants; 1957 Jack Sanford, Phillies; 1956 +Frank Robinson, Reds; 1955 Bill Virdon, Cardinals; 1954 Wally Moon, Cardinals; 1953 Junior Gilliam, Dodgers; 1952 Joe Black, Dodgers; 1951 Willie Mays, Giants; 1950 Sam Jethroe, Braves; 1949 Don Newcombe, Dodgers; 1948 Alvin Dark, Braves; 1947 Jackie Robinson, Dodgers.