Since the last posting on rookies, a name has popped up in the National league and is making some noise. Dexter Fowler is slowly having a good rookie season. So good that I think he's tied himself with the leader all season, Colby Rasmus. Rasmus still leads the big power numbers, but Fowler has similar percentages and is near the league lead in stolen bases. This could come down to the wire.
Andrew McCutchen still has some work to do if he wants in the race, and a bunch of other names have popped up as potential contenders as we head towards the finish line. Casey McGehee has come on strong with the Brewers, as has Travis Ishikawa for the Giants. Both are showing off some power potential. Gerardo Parra may not be the most flashy of the candidates, but he's having a good year.
The lone pitcher I'd say has any chance is J.A. Happ with the champs. If he has a few good starts between now and next time I post about this, I'll stop slighting him in my rankings.
The Pirates have another potential contender to watch for in Garrett Jones. He only has 49 ABs, but he's hit 7 homers, a triple, and three doubles in them. He keeps that up and he might be the dark horse winner.
Still got to go with Rasmus, but in a close race.
In the AL, there is still no qualified bat. Brett Gardner is in contention, as are Gordon Beckham and Nolan Reimold. They are all having decent seasons, but I think the winner in the AL will most likely be a pitcher.
As for pitchers, Rickey Romero, Brad Bergeson, and Jeff Niemann are having good campaigns as starters while Andrew Bailey is havng a good run in relief.
It's also close, but I'll go with Bailey again.
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