(11-15) 13:15 PST -- Buster Posey now has a pretty trophy to display alongside his World Series championship ring. The inscription reads, "2010 National League Rookie of the Year."
Posey handily defeated Atlanta right fielder Jason Heyward in balloting by 32 members of the Baseball Writers Association of America, who picked the Giants catcher out of a strong rookie crop even though he did not reach the majors until May 29. Nine rookies received votes.
"I'm extremely excited, happy and humbled to win this honor with all the talent in the NL this year," Posey said Monday as he and his wife were traveling to the Florida Keys for a vacation. "That makes it more special."
Posey became the sixth Giant and first in 35 years to win the award, which was established in 1947. He joined Willie Mays (1951), Orlando Cepeda (1958), Willie McCovey (1959), Gary Matthews (1973) and John Montefusco (1975).
SFGate
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