Flagg won by only 26 points, the second-smallest gap in the modern voting era.
For the first time since 1989, a single team (The Athletics) saw two position players dominate the Rookie of the Year race. 38 : Two Rookies of the Year
A unanimous selection who led all rookies with 36 home runs and 86 RBIs. Flagg won by only 26 points, the second-smallest
In the context of recent sports accolades, "Two Rookies of the Year" typically refers to the , where the Athletics made history by having two teammates, Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson , finish first and second in the American League voting. In the context of recent sports accolades, "Two
Both players were former Duke roommates and teammates, marking the first time former college teammates finished 1-2 in rookie scoring since 2004–05.
Finished second in the voting after batting .311, trailing only his teammate for the top honor.
Alternatively, as of April 2026, the term is frequently used in NBA discussions regarding the exceptionally tight race between former Duke teammates and Kon Knueppel , leading many to debate whether they should share a "co-Rookie of the Year" honor. 2025 MLB Highlights