The National League’s rookie class of 2010 has already made an impact among all three pennant races, and while the most ballyhooed member of the freshman crop (some kid named Strasburg) has garnered the bulk of the attention, the other nine players have made headway toward launching successful careers.
Only time will tell if Houston’s Chris Johnson is a late-blooming star or if the final seven weeks will unveil a potential franchise anchor, but for now, let’s appreciate the 10 rookies that have shined thus far.