Both players received all 30 first-place votes, earning them 150 points each.
Carroll hit .285/.362/.506 with 25 home runs and 54 stolen bases this season, making him the first 25/50 rookie in baseball history.
Gunnar Henderson of the Baltimore Orioles and Corbin Carroll of the Arizona Diamondbacks have been unanimously voted as the Rookie of the Year award winners.
Henderson and Carroll both received $750,000 from the pre-arbitration bonus pool for their wins.
Henderson led all rookies in home runs and extra-base hits, and also played stellar defense at both shortstop and third base.
In the 2023 Major League Baseball season, Gunnar Henderson of the Baltimore Orioles and Corbin Carroll of the Arizona Diamondbacks have been unanimously voted as the Rookie of the Year award winners. This is the first time since 2017 that the award has been won unanimously.
Henderson, who won the American League honor, led all rookies in home runs and extra-base hits. He also showcased stellar defense at both shortstop and third base. His performance was instrumental in helping the Orioles reach the playoffs.
Carroll, the recipient of the National League award, had an impressive season with a batting average of .285, an on-base percentage of .362, and a slugging percentage of .506. He hit 25 home runs and stole 54 bases, making him the first 25/50 rookie in baseball history. Carroll's season ended with a surprise appearance in the World Series, contributing significantly to the Diamondbacks' playoff run.
Both players received all 30 first-place votes, earning them 150 points each. In addition to the recognition, Henderson and Carroll both received $750,000 from the pre-arbitration bonus pool for their wins. Their victories come after a series of rule changes in MLB aimed at encouraging athleticism, which both players have exemplified through their power, speed, and defense.