The Rookie of the Year Award is baseball's annual glimpse into the future, designating impressive youngsters who could go on to significantly impact baseball in the years to come. Many have gone on to enjoy multiple All-Star seasons and Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, while others ultimately fell short of the promise they originally displayed.

The future is uncertain, but with some hindsight and time, we can look back and appreciate just how good many of these rookies were. Some fundamentally changed the sport with new approaches, outstanding courage or just awe-inspiring talent. Others came from out of nowhere to be linchpins for championship clubs. The point is, the Rookie of the Year is an exciting award in the moment, but it's also just as fun to look back and see how legends beg

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