Greatest Moments in Marlins History: #92 The Year of Jose

Sep 24, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez (16) prior to a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Welcome Back to the Greatest Moments in Marlins History. For today’s moment we are going to take a look at the first Miami Marlin to win the Rookie of the Year. Moment 92 is Jose Fernandez’s 2013 Rookie of the Year Award.

What can be said about Jose’s rookie season that hasn’t already been said countless times? He pitched an amazing inning in the All-Star game, he was the spark the Marlins needed that season, he was always a pleasure to be around in the locker room, and I could go on and on about him but let’s go to the numbers. Jose recorded 12 wins (top 5 in rookies), 187 strike outs (first in rookie pitchers), 2.19 ERA (2^nd in all the National League), .979 (3^rd in the National League), and a WAR of 6.7 (6^th in the National League). There is no doubt that Jose deserved to be Rookie of the Year this past year (unless you’re a Puig fan, then I understand). Not only did Jose get Rookie Award consideration he also finished 3^rd in the CY Young voting that year too. This was really Jose’s year (as we will see with more moments to come on this list).

Three Rookie of the Year Awards down and one more to go. Join me tomorrow as we talk about the final Rookie of the Year Award won by a Marlins player. Can you figure out who it is? Find out tomorrow.