Throughout the season, Merrill has been a constant for the Padres, appearing in 127 of the team’s 132 games.His .288 batting average, along with 19 home runs, six triples, and 21 doubles, makes ...

Paul Skenes must show continued dominance on mound Firstly, Skenes must continue to dominate on the mound. His performance so far has set him apart with an incredibly high K/9 of 11.2 and a low ...

What Jackson Merrill did this season was infinitely more impactful to his team that anything Paul Skenes did." Since Merrill didn't win the award, the Padres' Rookie of the Year drought continues.

For Jackson Merrill to win the National League Rookie of the Year, he must ride his hot streak into September. In 25 August games, Merrill is hitting .311 with seven home runs and 22 RBIs.