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Ross Peter Gload is an American former professional baseball first baseman and outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball for six teams over ten seasons.
Gload with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2010
In Major League Baseball, the Rookie of the Year Award is given annually to two outstanding rookie players, one each for the American League and National League, as voted on by the Baseball Writers' A
Ross Gload
…in 2006, he saw significant duty with the White Sox. He batted .321 in 2004 with seven homers and 44 RBIs, finishing seventh in the American League Rookie of the Year voting. In 2006, his numbers were .327 with three homers and 18 RBIs in fewer at-bats. He won his first World Series ring with the White Sox in 2005…
Jackie Robinson, the inaugural winner in 1947 and eventual namesake of the award
Cal Ripken Jr. won in 1982, and is one of 21 Hall of Famers to win Rookie of the Year honors.