Miguel Andújar’s rare rookie performance in perspective

Miguel Andújar is having a stellar rookie season for the New York Yankees. Many feel he is the front-runner for the American League Rookie of the Year Award this season.

But how good has he been?

Entering the weekend, Andújar has accumulated 278 total bases in his rookie season at the age of 23.

Here is the complete list of rookies in the history of the New York Yankees to have at least 275 total bases in their rookie season before the age of 24: Joe DiMaggio. Only Joltin’ Joe, who had 367 total bases as a 21-year-old in 1936, has had a better rookie season as young as Andújar.

What about rookies from the Dominican Republic?

Here is the complete list of players born in the Dominican Republic to have at least 275 total bases in their rookie season before the age of 24.

Albert Pujols

Year: 2001
Age: 21
Total Bases: 360
Rookie of the Year: Yes

Juan Samuel

Year: 1984
Age: 23
Total Bases: 310
Rookie of the Year: Runner-up (Dwight Gooden)

Hanley Ramírez

Year: 2006
Age: 22
Total Bases: 304
Rookie of the Year: Yes

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