Justin Verlander is one of two players in MLB history to win the MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year awards.* But if you were making an All-Dutch team, he’d only be the third starter. Which Nederlanders would pitch ahead of him? Why, that information can be found in this handy chart detailing how long it’s been since a player from each team won the Rookie of the Year award.
Rookie of the Year droughts, by team
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
| NL Team | Last RoY | Player | Notes |
| Nationals | 2012 | Bryce Harper | Greatest RoY class ever? Hard to beat '67 (Seaver and Carew). |
| Braves | 2011 | Craig Kimbrel | Is still just 25. The successor to Mariano? |
| Giants | 2010 | Buster Posey | Already the greatest Buster in MLB history. |
| Miami | 2009 | Chris Coghlan | Hasn't come close to matching his rookie campaign. |
| Cubs | 2008 | Geovany Soto | Could get a good FA deal from loser of Salty/McCann sweepstakes. |
| Brewers | 2007 | Ryan Braun | I once called him "Selig's white whale." You got him, Ahab. |
| Phillies | 2005 | Ryan Howard | Still owed ~$85 million. Might be platooned next year. |
| Pirates | 2004 | Jason Bay | Only Pirate to win Rookie of the Year. |
| Rockies | 2002 | Jason Jennings | Out of baseball. |
| Cardinals | 2001 | Albert Pujols | Would you take the over or under on an .810 OPS in 2014? |
| Reds | 1999 | Scott Williamson | Had a good career. Lots of walks, but stingy with HRs and hits. |
| Dodgers | 1996 | Todd Hollandsworth | Was fifth consecutive Dodger to win RoY. |
| Padres | 1987 | Benito Santiago | Once saw him catch 18 innings the day after catching 12. |
| Mets | 1984 | Dwight Gooden | "I'd trade anyone's past for Gooden's future." -Sandy Koufax |
| Diamondbacks | - | - | Archie Bradley has a shot to win next year. |
| AL Team | Last RoY | Player | Notes |
| Angels | 2012 | Mike Trout | Best baseball player in the 'verse. |
| Rays | 2011 | Jeremy Hellickson | Kind of a lost season this year. |
| Rangers | 2010 | Neftali Feliz | Rehabbing from Tommy John. Will he start or relieve in '14? |
| Athletics | 2009 | Andrew Bailey | Had shoulder surgery in July. Back mid-2014 at earliest. |
| Red Sox | 2007 | Dustin Pedroia | PECOTA: 1, Scouts: 0 |
| Tigers | 2006 | Justin Verlander | All-Dutch rotation: Blyleven, Schilling, Verlander, Vander Meer. |
| Royals | 2003 | Angel Berroa | Last seen roaming the outfield for the New Jersey Jackals. |
| Blue Jays | 2002 | Eric Hinske | World Series rings with Red Sox AND Yanks. Retired? |
| Mariners | 2001 | Ichiro Suzuki | We're gonna miss him when he's gone. |
| Yankees | 1996 | Derek Jeter | Will miss all of 2014 after being shot by douchebag cop. |
| Twins | 1995 | Marty Cordova | Older than Griffey, who hit 172 HRs before Cordova's 1st at-bat. |
| Astros | 1991 | Jeff Bagwell | "Bag very well by reputation." - Funny if he were a grocery bagger. |
| Indians | 1990 | Sandy Alomar | Coming soon to an MLB dugout near you. |
| Orioles | 1989 | Gregg Olson | First reliever to win AL RoY. Scraping bottom of trivia barrel now. |
| White Sox | 1985 | Ozzie Guillen | Will he manage again? Not soon, probably. |
* Don Newcombe.
Previously:
MVP droughts, A.L. edition
MVP droughts, N.L. edition
Cy Young droughts, A.L. edition
Cy Young droughts, N.L. edition
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