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Our final poll was the NL Rookie of the Year. Another Japanese import is making waves this season and fans are on the bandwagon. Dodgers pitcher Kazuhisa Ishii is the fans' choice as the first half NL Rookie.
Check out the candidates below, what we had to say about each player and the ESPN.com poll results.
| ESPN.com POLL | |
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Kazuhisa Ishii, Dodgers
| IP |
H |
R |
ER |
W/L |
ERA |
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94.2 |
88 |
44 |
37 |
11-4 |
3.52 |
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Has exceeded all expectations and more and has anchored the Dodgers young staff with Kevin Brown out. |
Mark Prior, Cubs
| IP |
H |
R |
ER |
W/L |
ERA |
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45.1 |
36 |
21 |
21 |
2-1 |
4.17 |
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Labeled the 'franchise-saver' and has handled the pressure well since his call up. |
Jason Jennings, Rockies
| IP |
H |
R |
ER |
W/L |
ERA |
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88.2 |
103 |
53 |
47 |
8-4 |
4.77 |
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'99 first-round pick is living up to expectations and more in a difficult pitcher's park. |
Josh Fogg, Pirates
| IP |
H |
R |
ER |
W/L |
ERA |
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97.2 |
88 |
41 |
40 |
8-6 |
3.69 |
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Second on the team in wins and innings pitch. No too bad for a rookie. |
Alex Sanchez, Brewers
| HR |
RBI |
AVG |
Runs |
OBP |
SLG |
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0 |
66 |
.301 |
31 |
.364 |
.352 |
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Young centerfielder is stealing bases and hitting over .300 on a losing team. Not bad. |
Austin Kearns, Reds
| HR |
RBI |
AVG |
Runs |
OBP |
SLG |
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8 |
28 |
.275 |
32 |
.387 |
.456 |
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With Griffey nursing injuries, Kearns has filled in nicely in the outfield and at the plate. |
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