Greg's nine best rookie seasons in baseball: 1. Esmerlyn Valdez 2. Kevin McGonigle 3. JJ Wetherholt 4. Sal Stewart 5. P Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: Esmerlyn Valdez secured the number one spot on Greg's list of the nine best rookie seasons in baseball. Kevin McGonigle and JJ Wetherholt claimed the second and third positions.

Why it matters: Sal Stewart and Parker Messick ranked fourth and fifth in the group. Bryce Eldridge and Chase DeLauter occupied the sixth and seventh spots.

What to watch: Nolan McLean and Konnor Griffin rounded out the final two positions of the nine-player collection.

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