The American Association Rookie of the Year Award was an annual award given to the best rookie player in Minor League Baseball's American Association based on their regular-season performance. Though
Alvin Dark, the 1947 Rookie of the Year, won the 1948 MLB Rookie of the Year Award.
Carl Yastrzemski, who won in 1960, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989.
Carl Yastrzemski, the 1969 winner, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020.
Barry Larkin, who won in 1986, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012.
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The Indianapolis Indians are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. They are located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and play their ho
The 1902 Indianapolis Indians, winners of the first American Association championship
The Indians played at Owen J. Bush Stadium from 1931 to 1996.
Joe Sparks led the Indians to win three consecutive American Association championships from 1986 to 1988.
The Indians have played at Victory Field since 1996.