players will play parts of seasons and then like in their 3rd year will be considered a rookie
2007-05-05 11:04:04 · 3 answers · asked by ASTROSFAN 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Being a rookie is only meaningful for the Rookie Of The Year Award.
A player is ROY-eligible in the season in which his career total EXCEEDS:
a) 130 at-bats;
b) 50.0 innings pitched; or
c) 45 days on the active 25-man roster (Opening Day through August 31; time on the DL, bereavement, or military service does not count).
Scott Rolen is the classic example: in 1996, he was hit by a pitch and broke his wrist in what would have been his 131st career at-bat; but since a HBP is not counted as an at-bat (it is a plate appearance), he stayed at 130 while missing the rest of the season. He then played the entire 1997 season and won the NL ROY unanimously.
2007-05-05 11:17:36 · answer #1 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when the player has less than 80 at bats.
2007-05-05 11:11:08 · answer #2 · answered by Ahmed S. Bhuiyan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when its his first year
2007-05-05 11:21:21 · answer #3 · answered by Crowley09 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋