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Day: November 7, 1979

Rookie Of The Year American League

John Castino and Alfredo Griffin win AL Rookie of year

ByBaseball November 7, 1979December 20, 2024

The American League Rookie of the Year Award balloting ends in a tie with Twins third baseman John Castino and Blue Jays shortstop Alfredo Griffin each receiving seven of the 28 votes cast by the writers. The deadlock will prompt a change in the method used for next season’s selection.

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Bruce Sutter wins the 1979 National League Cy Young Award 
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Bruce Sutter wins the 1979 National League Cy Young Award 

ByThis Day in Baseball November 7, 1979August 8, 2024

1979 – Chicago Cubs closer Bruce Sutter, who had a 6-6 record with a 2.23 ERA and saved 37 of his team’s 80 victories, wins the National League Cy Young Award by a 72-66 margin over Houston Astros starter Joe Niekro.

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