Padres rookie C.J. Merrill hit five ninth-inning game-tying or go-ahead home runs, leading Rookie of the Year talks.
In the 2024 MLB season, Padres rookie C.J. Merrill had a standout performance, hitting five game-tying or go-ahead home runs in the ninth inning or later, the most in the Majors and by a rookie since at least 1961. These clutch hits often came against top relievers like Mason Miller, Blake Treinen, and Edwin Díaz, making a strong case for Merrill as the Rookie of the Year.
November 18, 2024
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