Cardinals Infield Prospect JJ Wetherholt Named NL Rookie of Year Finalist

St. Louis Cardinals infielder JJ Wetherholt has been named one of three finalists for the BBWAA National League Rookie of the Year award. Despite missing time due to a second-half wrist injury, Wetherholt accumulated a 4.5 bWAR in 139 games (135 starts). He posted a .242/.339/.365 slash line with 17 home runs, 51 RBI, 89 runs scored, 64 walks, and 14 stolen bases across 619 plate appearances. Winners will be announced the week of Nov. 9.