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NL Rookie of the Year: Wade Miley’s competition

Sep 5, 2012, 3:16 PM | Updated: Sep 13, 2012, 5:13 am

Wade Miley has been one of the few bright spots in an otherwise dark and dreary season for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The rookie left-hander has been a revelation since joining the starting rotation on April 23, becoming the staff’s ace, an All-Star, and a National League Rookie of the Year candidate.

But what are the 25-year-old’s chances of taking home the hardware? Here’s a look at not only Miley’s statistics, but those of some of the strongest challengers for the award that goes to the NL’s top rookie.


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