San Diego Padres star center fielder Jackson Merrill lost out on the National League Rookie of the Year award to Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes.
Merrill finished as the runner-up for the award, which has in turn cost the Padres a chance at a draft pick.
Had Merrill won the award, the Padres would have earned an extra first-round pick as part of the Prospect Promotion Incentive program.
Merrill put together an outstanding rookie season. He moved from shortstop to center field prior to the 2024 season, and debuted at the age of 20.
Throughout his rookie campaign, Merrill consistently impressed and emerged as one of the best players on the Padres during their playoff run.
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