Courtesy: Major League Baseball
USAToday Tabs Coghlan National League's Top Rookie
11/05/2009 University of Mississippi
OXFORD, Miss. - Former Ole Miss third baseman and current outfielder with the Florida Marlins, Chris Coghlan was named the National League's top rookie by USAToday, the publication announced in its Sports Weekly publication.
The selections were made by a panel of 12 writers from USAToday Sports Weekly and the votes were compiled before the playoffs began.
The selections were made by a panel of 12 writers from USAToday Sports Weekly and the votes were compiled before the playoffs began.
Coghlan had an outstanding season for the Marlins after moving up to the big leagues on May 8, promptly shifting from the infield to the outfield for the Florida franchise. The converted outfielder moved into the top of the batting lineup and adjusted to his new role quickly.
Coghlan hit .321 for the season to lead all rookies in batting average and also posted a .390 on base percentage. He converted that on base percentage into a solid scoring output as he scored 84 runs on the year.
The Baseball Writer's Association will name its postseason awards beginning November 16, with the announcement of their Rookie of the Year winners from both the National and American leagues.
