Mike Soroka is a finalist for the National League Rookie of the Year Award.
The Atlanta Braves pitcher, who excelled in his first full season in the big leagues, joins New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso and San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. as the final candidates for the award.
A Calgary native, 22-year-old Soroka went 13-4 with a 2.68 ERA and 142 strikeouts in 29 starts for the Braves this season. He made his major league debut in 2018, pitching 25.2 innings and building a 2-1 record with a 3.51 ERA in five games last year.
In 2019, Soroka became the youngest Braves pitcher to be named to the MLB All-Star Game, breaking the record John Smoltz held since 1989. In addition, he is the first Canadian to be named a Rookie of the Year finalist since Joey Votto in 2008.
Humbled to share this honor with these two studs! Looking forward to many future battles ahead💪🏼 https://t.co/lECfkaBV1W
— Mike Soroka (@Mike_Soroka28) November 5, 2019
The winner of the NL Rookie of the Year Award will be named Nov. 11.