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

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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Day: November 7, 1979

John Castino and Alfredo Griffin win AL Rookie of year

Bruce Sutter wins the 1979 National League Cy Young Award

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