Among many negative news for Miami Marlins In recent times, all led by the new Dominican launcher injury Edward Cabrerathere is a prospect that continues to be a reason for smiles for the team and its hobby. It is none other than Jakob Marsewhose solid performance was recognized on Wednesday with the distinction of “rookie of the month” of the National League in August.
Marse, 24 years old, premiered in the big leagues on August 1 and took off immediately. Its average .352 points, OPS of 1,059, 11 double, 37 hits and 25 towed races led all the rookies of the largest with at least 80 appearances to the plate in that month.
His most striking performance came to the Cleveland Guardians on August 13, when the 5-4 task with two home runs, a double and seven driven races ended.
Michigan’s native, who reached the fish in the change he sent to Luis Arráez to the San Diego’s parents At the beginning of 2024, it has quickly transformed into the main hope of fans of the combined with a view to the immediate future.
The Marlins jewel was particularly dangerous when he found corridors in a position to score. In that situation, its offensive line was .464/.500/.893.
Marse also had the opportunity to defend each of the three positions of the gardens, although he focused more than anything in the central forest.
An incomparable value
The Specialized Portal Flagraphs estimated that Marse was the most valuable player of the great tent during that period, thanks to a 2.1 FWAR. The next best rookie in the National League in the list was the right of Atlanta braves, Humston Waldrep (1.0).
Unfortunately for the palate, his late debut in this season will seriously compromise his option to opt for the rookie award of the year at the end of the season. The award is expected to end in the hands of Cade Horton of puppies, Drake Baldwin of the braves or Isaac Collins of the brewers.
