Heredia Is This Year's Premier Rookie Sunday, November 11th , 2001
The 2001 American League Rookie of the Year Award winner is Texas relief ace Felix Heredia.
During the regular season, Heredia piled up 35 saves in 40 save opportunities, 1.66 ERA and a 4-7 record. In 76 innings, he struck out 83 and gave up 54 hits and 23 walks.