As you know, Yoshinobu Yamamoto will make his debut in the Majors in 2024.
The pitcher, who signed with the Dodgers, will have a lot of pressure. With his 12-year, $325 million contract, Yamamoto is expected with a brick and a beacon. And that's normal.
Many people think that the pitcher has a chance, if his adaptation goes well, of getting his hands on the title of pitcher of the year in the National.
It is therefore normal, seen like that, that he is seen as a favorite for the rookie of the year title. Because yes, he is eligible.
According to major executives, he is the 51% favorite to get his hands on such a title.
The second favorite? Jackson Chourio, who also signed a big contract. The prospect, who has never played in the Majors, was guaranteed $82 million by the Brewers.
Chourio should be the center field for his team this season.
We therefore notice that the two favorites are guys with big contracts on hand. This is an interesting observation.
Noelvi Marte, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Jordan Lawlar and Paul Skenes, drafted in 2023 by the Pirates, are the other names to remember.
Note that in the American, Evan Carter, who impressed in the playoffs in Texas, and Jackson Holliday are the favorites.
