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Detroit Sports Broadcasters’ Association Tabs Outfielder as Tigers Top Rookie
DETROIT – Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson was named the Tigers Rookie of the Year by the Detroit Sports Broadcasters’ Association today.
Jackson led all American League rookies with 103 runs scored, 181 hits, 247 total bases, 48 extra-base hits, 34 doubles, 10 triples and 27 stolen bases. He became just the fourth player in major league history since 1901 to collect at least 100 runs scored, 180 hits, 30 doubles, 10 triples and 25 stolen bases as a rookie, joining Joe Jackson (1911), Juan Samuel (1984) and Hanley Ramirez (2006) in accomplishing the feat.
He was also named the American League Rookie of the Year by The Sporting News and was tabbed the American League Outstanding Rookie in the Players Choice Award balloting. Jackson also earned American League Rookie of the Month honors for April, becoming the first Tigers position player to earn the award.
Jackson will be presented with his award prior to a Tigers home game during the 2011 season. The Detroit Sports Broadcasters’ Association has been selecting a Tigers Rookie of the Year since 1969.
