The rookie of the year awards have been announced; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria was named American League rookie of the year and Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto was named the National League rookie of the year.

“I had a great year, bar none,” Longoria said.

“I know I have the ability to do more.”

Soto was so honored to win the award he was at a loss for words.

“It’s kind of surreal. It really hasn’t sunk in yet,” Soto said on a conference call from Puerto Rico.

Both Longoria and Soto have a very bright future in the majors. It’s almost scary to know we haven’t seen the best from either player yet.