Chris Coghlan, NL ROY Winner: Marlin Wins Rookie Of The Year Award

Chris Coghlan Wins NL Rookie Of The Year

Chris Coghlan has won the National League Rookie of the Year award, according to MLB.com. Coghlan, an outfielder for the Florida Marlins, won 17 first-place votes and finished with 105 points, narrowly edging Phillies pitcher J.A. Happ. Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson finished a distant third with 37 points.

Coghlan hit .321 in 128 games with the Marlins, adding nine home runs and 47 RBI. He posted a .850 OPS and, according to FanGraphs.com, was worth 2.3 wins more than a replacement player.

Who should have won the award? Look at all the candidates here.

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