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I read that MLB will get around to adjusting their definition of "rookie" by next season. It's long overdue.
That said, I'm not sure Matsui was the best pick. Just because he played on the biggest stage doesn't make his stats stack up any better. As for not putting him on the ballot, you can make a legit case for three guys in front of Matsui, including Jody Gerut and Rocco Baldelli.
Here's a short look at the stats:
Berroa hit .287 with 17 homers, 73 RBIs, 21 steals and 92 runs, cutting his errors from 19 in his first 63 games to five in his last 95. Matsui batted .287 with 16 homers, 106 RBIs, two steals and 82 runs.
Why is it such a travesty Berroa was picked? His numbers are the same or better. I think this "controversy" has alot more to do with New York superiority complexes than anything else.
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