Despite the epic collapse that was the end of the
Atlanta Braves' season, rookie fireballing closer
Craig Kimbrel has been named the
National League 2011 Rookie of the Year. Like the rest of the Braves, Kimbrel faltered down the stretch but that didn't stop the Baseball Writers' Association of America from recognizing his outstanding rookie season.
Kimbrel finished one spot ahead of another Atlanta Braves teammate, first baseman
Freddie Freeman. Kimbrel got 32 first place votes and Freeman 21. The season-long play of Kimbrel and Freeman is one of the reasons Braves' fans are optimistic about the future.
Braves Kimbrel NL Rookie of the Year
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