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Rumfield Shocks Yankees, Eyes NL Rookie Award
9 Sep
Summary
- Rumfield, traded in January, now a contender for NL Rookie of the Year.
- He excels with a .299 average, 15 HRs, and 125 wRC+ for the Rockies.
- Yankees acquired reliever Angel Chivilli in the same January trade.
TJ Rumfield, a former New York Yankees prospect, is making a significant impact with the Colorado Rockies, positioning himself as a contender for the National League Rookie of the Year Award. The Yankees traded Rumfield to the Rockies on January 28th, a move that has proven unexpectedly beneficial for Rumfield.
Rumfield, 26, has demonstrated impressive offensive capabilities this season. He holds a .299 batting average, has hit 15 home runs, and driven in 67 runs, boasting an .850 OPS. His 125 wRC+ places him among the top first basemen in the league. He also ranks fourth among NL position-player rookies in fWAR.
The Yankees acquired reliever Angel Chivilli in the same trade. However, Chivilli has faced injuries and has only made 15 MLB appearances this year. Rumfield expressed surprise at being traded but acknowledged that his path to the majors with the Yankees was blocked by other promising players like Ben Rice.
Rumfield's success is not solely attributed to playing at Coors Field; he has maintained a strong .807 OPS on the road. He credits former Yankees player development staff for their contributions to his growth as a player and person.
