Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder James Outman began the season as a virtual unknown, but he is quickly earning an everyday spot in the team’s batting order and becoming a household name. Outman continued his red-hot start to the season with another home run on Saturday afternoon against the Chicago Cubs. Despite not being considered a threat to start the season, the James Outman NL Rookie of the Year odds now show he is the man to beat.
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National League Rookie of the Year Odds: James Outman Rises During Incredible Start
Per DraftKings Sportsbook, James Outman (+250) is now favored to win the Rookie of the Year Award. He was not even listed among the top 10 favorites to start the season. New users at DraftKings looking to get some action can also be rewarded with $150 in bet credits with any $5 moneyline bet on an MLB game!
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After his blast on Sunday, Outman now has seven home runs on the season. It is the most home runs ever hit by a Dodgers rookie in the first month of the season.
No home run was bigger than the bomb Outman hit on Thursday night at Wrigley Field. With the Dodgers and Cubs knotted up at two in the ninth inning, Outman hit a go-ahead grand slam that would end up holding up as the game-winner.
“He just keeps getting better, which is scary,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, per Dodgers Nation. “For a young player to want to be in that spot, that says a lot about him. This is a pretty fun and crazy environment, but to handle himself like he did and have that big hit and homer earlier — it’s going to be fun to watch his growth.”
Outman is now hitting an impressive .319 with seven home runs and 19 RBIs after going 4-5 with the home run on Saturday afternoon. One thing is for sure: the Cubs are ready for Outman to leave town, as he has already played a massive role in the team's two wins in the weekend series.
But based on the latest James Outman Rookie of the Year odds, the outfielder is likely going to continue tormenting teams all season long.
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