On November 27, 1974 — St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Bake McBride wins the National League Rookie of the Year Award.
McBride beat runner-up, Houston Astros OF Greg Gross who rallied (185 hits, 8 triples, 78 runs, 76 BB, .314 BA, .393 OBP, .770 OPS), 16-7 points. In ’74, McBride had 173 hits, 30 SB, 81 runs, .309 BA, .369 OBP, & .763 OPS).