after his 0.00 era season it would suck if he couldn't win R.O.T.Y. due to his August arrival.
2007-09-14 10:39:47 · 8 answers · asked by Emankcin 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
In order to qualify for the award a player must not exceed either of the following, prior to the season under consideration:
130 at bats or 50 innings pitched in the major leagues
45 days on the active rosters of major league clubs (excluding time on the disabled list or any time after rosters are expanded on September 1)
The award has come under scrutiny in recent years, as several Japanese players (namely Hideo Nomo in 1995, Kazuhiro Sasaki in 2000, and Ichiro Suzuki in 2001) with prior experience in Japan have won the award during their first year playing in the United States. While rookies to Major League Baseball, these players were already tested professionals before coming to the United States, leading some baseball writers to question whether they should be considered true rookies. However, the policy remains in place that experience outside the U.S. major leagues does not affect one's status as a rookie. The issue was raised again in 2003, as Hideki Matsui narrowly lost the balloting to Angel Berroa.
2007-09-14 14:07:33 · answer #1 · answered by Elaine S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He could win it, in principle, but won't because a third of a season as a relief pitcher, no matter how good, isn't as valuable as a full season of good performance as an everyday player or a starting pitcher. If this was a bad season for rookies, he might have a chance, but this is a really good season for rookies in the AL. Bannister, Pedroia, Gordon, Young, Harris, Guthrie, Matsuzaka - all having very good years. Chamberlain's ERA is better than Okajima's , but not much, and Okajima's thrown so many more innings. Chamberlain's not in the top 5 this year.
The good news if you're a Chamberlain fan is that he should also be eligible next year. If he has a great year next year, he could win. However, it really is tough for a reliever ever to win an award like that.
2007-09-14 18:07:52 · answer #2 · answered by Thomas M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The misconception perpetuates.
Being considered a rookie is only meaningful for one thing, that being eligible for the Rookie Of The Year Awards.
One is considered a rookie as of one's first major league game.
One continues to be considered a rookie until the season in which he exceeds one of the three defined limits, those being exceeding (note, exceeding, not reaching) one of:
a. 130 at-bats
b. 50.0 innings pitched
c. 45 days on the 25-man roster
The season in which any one of these is reached is the last season in which the player is eligible for the ROY.
Chamberlain has no chance at 130+ at-bats and will not reach the service days (since the roster expanded to 40 as of September 1). Unless the Yankees totally change his workload, he won't reach the IP mark either. So, yes, he will be eligible for the 2007 AL ROY as well as the 2008 AL ROY (presuming he comes back and pitches next season).
Given his very light workload this year, I doubt he will get more than one or two third-place ROY votes. Winning is simply out of the question. But there will still be 2008 for him to shine.
2007-09-14 22:09:19 · answer #3 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure he won't get much consideration for ROY because he's had so little work this season. How can you compare 20 innings in relief, even if stellar, with 30 starts or 400 at bats?
2007-09-14 18:03:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No he does not -- not enough innings.
- Joba Chamberlain Jr.
2007-09-14 18:30:42 · answer #5 · answered by Cornell Big Red 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u have to pitch at least 50 innings to b considered
2007-09-14 17:45:41 · answer #6 · answered by boss bee - YANKEES FOREVER!!!! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope. He doesnt have enough innings
2007-09-14 17:44:59 · answer #7 · answered by Jay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO CUS ZUMAYA THROWS HARDER AND IS BETTER.
2007-09-14 17:58:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋