2014 ROTY MLB Gambling Tips
As the 2014 MLB season heads out of the All-Star break and into the second half of the season, it’s time to start thinking about win the MLB Rookie of the Year awards in each league.
The odds have been released, and the picture of who will win this year’s ROY honors is starting to materialize a bit.
But the season is long and a lot can change from mid-July to the end of the season, as young players can begin to struggle down the stretch.
So, to help handicappers make the best of their MLB betting opportunities, here are the top choices in each league to win the MLB Rookie of the Year.
Odds to Win AL Rookie of the Year
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Jose Abreu (CHW): 3/1
With Masahiro Tanaka out of the running Jose Abreu is emerging as the front runner to win the AL Rookie of the Year. The 21-year-old Cuban contender was leading the AL in homers with 29, heading into the All-Star break and shows no signs of slowing. He has a ton of promise.
If he has a big second half, there may be no one that could catch him.
George Springer (HOU): 7/1
George Springer has only been up in the majors for just four months, but he is quickly making his case or ROY honors based on power and speed potential. The rookie outfielder is hitting .238 and leads the team with 19 home runs and 50 RBIs, but has been hampered by discomfort in his right knee.
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He’s going to need a big second half and hope Abreu cools off. But if he can stay healthy for the rest of the season, look for him to contend.
Xander Bogaerts (BOS): 8/1
The 21-year old third baseman has a big future and because of Tanaka’s injury, could be right in the thick of the battle for 2014 Rookie of the Year. However, the struggling infielder will need to be better for the second half.
For 28 games in May, Bogaerts hit at an All-Star level, batting .327 with a .407 on-base percentage. However, he batted just .134 with eight hits in his final 20 games before the All-Star break.
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My Pick to Win AL ROY: Abreu, as he’s the best NL rookie since Tanaka’s exit from baseball.
Odds to Win NL Rookie of the Year
Gregory Polanco (PIT): 5/7
Rookie Gregory Polanco has played well, with a strong .352 on base percentage through July 21, and is of the best outfield prospects in baseball. His only disadvantage he will be competing for Rookie of the Year honors against players who had a lot more at-bats.
Still, there’s enough time to mount a convincing case.
Chris Owings (ARI): 2/1
Despite not having an over-the-top stat line, Owings is a good-fielding shortstop. The 22-year old was in the midst of a promising rookie season before a left shoulder injury sidelined him on June 25. He was hitting .277 with a .771 on-base-plus-slugging percentage, and was ranked fifth among National League shortstops.
Nevertheless, there is time still left in the season to plead his case for ROY.
Billy Hamilton (CIN): 3/1
The speedy centerfielder has swiped 28 bases so far this season, and is hitting a respectable .272. At 3/1T odds, the 22-year-old is a solid choice and just has to hope Polanco doesn’t keep him out of the running.
My Prediction to Win NL ROY: Hamilton has injected some life into the Reds lineup with his energy and speed, and appears to be coming into form.
He’s exciting and fun to watch too.
