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Athletics' Nick Kurtz, Braves' Drake Baldwin win Rookie of the Year awards

Athletics' Nick Kurtz, Braves' Drake Baldwin win Rookie of the Year awards

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz and Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin were named the MLB Rookies of the Year Monday night. Kurtz, 22, was unanimously voted the American League Rookie of the Year, receiving all 30 first-place votes after a breakout rookie season.

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