Shiloh grad Kyle Lewis’ breakout season made him the unanimous winner of the American League Rookie of the Year award.
The Seattle Mariners outfielder hit .262 with 11 home runs and 28 RBIs in 58 games, and led MLB rookies with 37 runs, 90 total bases and a .364 on-base percentage. He also led AL rookies with 34 walks, his 11 home runs were tied for most in the league and he was an impact player defensively in center field.
PHOTOS: Shiloh grad, Mariners star Kyle Lewis the unanimous AL Rookie of the Year
MLB: Game Two-Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners
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Sep 14, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis (1) reacts after catching a would-be grand slam home run during the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Spring Training-Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Dodgers
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Mar 6, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Seattle Mariners-Workouts
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Jul 3, 2020; Seattle, Washington, United States; Seattle Mariners right fielder Kyle Lewis (1) fields a ball during practice at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Seattle Mariners-Workouts
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Jul 3, 2020; Seattle, Washington, United States; Seattle Mariners right fielder Kyle Lewis (right) and first baseman Evan White (left) talk during stretches before practice at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners
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Aug 3, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis (1) leaves the dugout before the start of the second inning against the Oakland Athletics at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Los Angeles Angels at Seattle Mariners
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Aug 4, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis (1) hits a double against the Los Angeles Angels during the eighth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Texas Rangers at Seattle Mariners
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Aug 21, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis (1) celebrates following a 7-4 victory against the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Texas Rangers at Seattle Mariners
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Sep 5, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis (1) hits an RBI-single against the Texas Rangers during the third inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Game Two-Seattle Mariners at San Diego Padres
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Aug 27, 2020; San Diego, California, USA; Seattle Mariners second baseman Shed Long Jr. (4) and Seattle Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis (R) celebrate on the field after defeating the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Texas Rangers at Seattle Mariners
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Sep 6, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis (1) runs the bases after hitting a solo-home run against the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Texas Rangers at Seattle Mariners
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Sep 7, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis (1) slides to score a run against the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Texas Rangers at Seattle Mariners
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Sep 7, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (3, left) celebrates with center fielder Kyle Lewis (1) following a 6-3 victory against the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Game Two-Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners
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Sep 14, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis (1) catches a would-be grand slam home run during the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Houston Astros at Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis (1) stands in the dugout during a Sept. 21 game against the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park.
MLB: Houston Astros at Seattle Mariners
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Sep 21, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis (1) stands in the dugout during the second inning against the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Houston Astros at Seattle Mariners
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Sep 23, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners CEO Kevin Mather, left, majority owner John Stanton, second from left, and general manager Jerry Dipoto, right, pose for a photo with center fielder Kyle Lewis (1) after he was presented with the Seattle chapter of the Baseball Writers of America team MVP award before a game against the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Seattle Mariners
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Sep 10, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Kyle Lewis (30) runs the bases after hitting a solo-home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Seattle Mariners
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Sep 10, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Kyle Lewis (30) hits a solo-home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Seattle Mariners
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Sep 10, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Kyle Lewis (30) runs the bases after hitting a solo-home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Seattle Mariners
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Sep 10, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Kyle Lewis (30) runs the bases after hitting a solo-home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Seattle Mariners
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Sep 10, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Kyle Lewis (30) hits a solo-home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Seattle Mariners
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Sep 10, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Kyle Lewis (30) exits the dugout before the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Seattle Mariners
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Sep 10, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Kyle Lewis, right, stands during the national anthem before a game against the Cincinnati Reds at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Seattle Mariners
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Sep 10, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Kyle Lewis (30) celebrates with shortstop Donnie Walton (31) following a 4-3 victory against the Cincinnati Reds at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Seattle Mariners
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Sep 10, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Kyle Lewis (30) reacts following a 4-3 victory against the Cincinnati Reds at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Seattle Mariners
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Sep 10, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Kyle Lewis (30) is doused with water during an interview in the dugout following a 4-3 victory against the Cincinnati Reds at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Seattle Mariners
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Sep 10, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners left fielder Mallex Smith (0) and center fielder Braden Bishop (5) and right fielder Kyle Lewis (30) celebrate following a 4-3 victory against the Cincinnati Reds at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Seattle Mariners
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Sep 10, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Kyle Lewis (30) is doused with water during an interview in the dugout following a 4-3 victory against the Cincinnati Reds at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Seattle Mariners
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Sep 10, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Kyle Lewis (30) hits a solo-home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Seattle Mariners
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Sep 10, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Kyle Lewis (30) talks with a teammate before the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Seattle Mariners
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Sep 10, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Kyle Lewis (30) is doused with water while answering a question from Root Sports reporter Jen Mueller following a 4-3 victory against the Cincinnati Reds at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Seattle Mariners
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Sep 10, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Kyle Lewis (30) celebrates with third baseman Kyle Seager (15) following a 4-3 victory against the Cincinnati Reds at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
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