Cubs’ Kris Bryant aims to spread power in 2016

Not only is the newly crowned NL Rookie of the Year a centerpiece in a young and exciting Cubs team, but he’s on his way to becoming one of the most marketable players in the league. (.353) and finished second in hits (122), doubles (22) and multi-hit games (39) after debuting on June 14 at Detroit.

Correa helped his team get into the postseason, where the Astros took the eventual World Series champion Kansas City Royals to five games in the AL Division Series.

Bryant started the season at Triple-A. 417 on-base percentage with runners in scoring position. 835 for Lindor – and the Cleveland rookie actually had the better batting average, .313-.279.

This, after leading all rookies with 26 home runs and 99 RBI’s. Correa joined Jeff Bagwell as the only Astros to win the award. Correa won the award in the AL over Lindor and he received 17 first place votes, while Lindor had 13.

“I think I played with a little bit of a chip on my shoulder this year, and I think it’s good to play that way sometimes, ” Bryant said. He also was 12-for-12 in stolen bases and played solid defense, making 12 errors in 134 games at third.

Kris Bryant of the Chicago Cubs hits an RBI double against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning on August 21, 2015 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago brought up Bryant after waiting just long enough to ensure he can not become a free agent until after the 2021 season. His 99 hits were the most by an Indians batter in the second half since Victor Martinez (100) in 2005 and the most by a club rookie since Dale Mitchell (129) in 1947.

Duffy, 24, might have been the biggest surprise among the Rookie of the Year finalists from either league. “You don’t need to put that pressure on yourself. I certainly exceeded my expectations this year”.