Cleveland Guardians pitcher Cade Smith throws against the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning during Game 3 of a baseball American League Division Series, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)AP
DETROIT — My vote for the American League Rookie of the Year went to someone who didn’t even make the list of three finalists: Cleveland Guardians reliever Cade Smith.
That surprised me, but only a little.
Detroit Tigers beat writer
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