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Joy in Mudville · 12-10-2008, 06:18 PM

Houston Astro pitcher Bob Knepper has been named the Joy in Mudville National League Rookie of the Year.

The 22-year-old left-hander posted a 22-6 record with a 3.00 ERA in 40 starts for the NL West-winning Astros.

Knepper joined Steve Yeager as Astros who have won the award.

San Diego pitcher Mark Lemongello finished as the runner-up. New York Met hurler Don Hood was third in the balloting.

Previous NL Rookies of the Year
1975--Rick Rhoden, Chicago
1974--Andre Thornton, Pittsburgh
1973--Steve Yeager, Houston
1972--Ken Griffey, Cincinnati
1971--John Milner, Atlanta
1970--Ed Crosby, St. Louis

12-10-2008, 06:18 PM	#2193
Joy in Mudville Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,591	Knepper Bags NL Rookie of the Year Houston Astro pitcher Bob Knepper has been named the Joy in Mudville National League Rookie of the Year. The 22-year-old left-hander posted a 22-6 record with a 3.00 ERA in 40 starts for the NL West-winning Astros. Knepper joined Steve Yeager as Astros who have won the award. San Diego pitcher Mark Lemongello finished as the runner-up. New York Met hurler Don Hood was third in the balloting. Previous NL Rookies of the Year 1975--Rick Rhoden, Chicago 1974--Andre Thornton, Pittsburgh 1973--Steve Yeager, Houston 1972--Ken Griffey, Cincinnati 1971--John Milner, Atlanta 1970--Ed Crosby, St. Louis Attached Images Last edited by Joy in Mudville; 12-10-2008 at 06:20 PM.