New York Mets outfielder Darryl Strawberry breaks the Los Angeles Dodgers’ four-year stronghold on the National League Rookie of the Year Award when he becomes the first non-Dodger to win the honor since Bob Horner in 1978. Rick Sutcliffe, Steve Howe, Fernando Valenzuela and Steve Sax had been the previous winners.

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On November 21, 1983 — New York Mets outfielder Darryl Strawberry breaks the Los Angeles Dodgers’ four-year stronghold on the National League Rookie of the Year Award when he becomes the first non-Dodger to win the honor since Bob Horner in 1978. Rick Sutcliffe, Steve Howe, Fernando Valenzuela and Steve Sax had been the previous winners.

In ’83, “**Straw**” had 26 HR, 19 SB, 74 RBI, .257 BA, .336 OBP, .512 Slg., & .84 OPS. Darryl beats runner-up, Atlanta Braves pitcher **Craig McMurtry** (15 wins, 3.08 ERA), 18-6 points.

 

 

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