MLB

• Bailey, Coghlan named league's top rookies

  
  

  New York, NY (Sports Network) - Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey and Florida Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan have been named the Jackie Robinson Award winners as the top rookies in the American and National League, respectively, as voted on by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

  Bailey, Oakland's first Rookie of the Year winner since Huston Street in 2005, placed first on 13 of the 28 ballots cast and received a total of 88 points. He was also second on six and third on five other ballots to finish 23 points ahead of Texas shortstop Elvis Andrus.

  It marks the eighth time that an A's player has won the rookie award, tying the New York Yankees for the most winners in the league. The overall mark is held by the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League with 16.

  Coghlan, meanwhile, edged Philadelphia Phillies lefty J.A.

  Happ by 11 points, placing first on 17 of 32 ballots cast by two writers in each league city.

  He was also second on six and third on two other ballots for 105 points, based on the 5-3-1 tabulation system.

  Coghlan's 47 hits during August were the most by an NL rookie since Wally Moon had 52 hits in a month with the Cardinals in 1954.

  He also led all rookies in several categories, such as batting average, on-base percentage, hits and runs.

  Details to follow.

  11/16 14:10:46 ET