Outfielder Steven Kwan burst onto the scene for the Cleveland Guardians in 2022 and took the rest of Major League Baseball by storm.
Emerging as the team’s leadoff hitter, Kwan become one of the most consistent hitters in all of baseball.
The 25-year-old rookie speedster hit .298 with 25 doubles, seven triples, and 19 stolen bases.
His efforts earned him a place among the finalists for the American League Rookie of the Year Award, which will be decided next Monday.
Kwan was interviewed on MLB Network and asked about his outstanding rookie season.
Kwan commented on how fortunate he was to have such an amazing season and what it meant to him to be considered for the AL Rookie of the Year Award, praising the Guardians’ veterans for guiding him through tough times and helping him grow as a player.
“It’s an extreme blessing.”@skwanzaa spoke about his nomination for the AL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award and his Gold Glove season.@officialBBWAA | @CleGuardians | #ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/6wgO2XtbbR
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) November 7, 2022
Kwan Comments On Stellar Rookie Year
Kwan certainly is deserving of the AL Rookie of the Year Award.
Not only did he emerge as a catalyst for the young, upstart Guardians, but he earned a Gold Glove Award as well thanks to his tremendous defense.
When asked about his defensive prowess, Kwan once again commented on how the veterans on the team helped him mature as a player, throwing some praise to Myles Straw for his defense and for helping him learn the ropes of being a Major Leaguer.
Kwan had a season to remember, both at the plate and out in left field.
He joins Julio Rodriguez and Adley Rutschman as one of three finalists for the AL Rookie of the Year Award.
