There is certainly a tight race for the 2012 National League Rookie of the Year award. A number of outstanding performances have been put in by young stars and no one has really run away in the race.

Wade Miley has been outstanding for the Arizona Diamondbacks. It is certainly possible that he manages to win the award this season.

There are two hitters that will challenge each other and Miley for the award. Todd Frazier has put together a solid season and his numbers make him one of the favorites to win the National League Rookie of the Year award.

Bryce Harper is not making it that easy for Frazier to be the top positional player in the National League. The young phenom has put up an impressive year himself.

Let’s take a look to see which rookie hitter has the best chance of winning the National League Rookie of the Year award this season. 

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