There was no such thing as a draft when Ty Cobb was signed by the Detroit Tigers as a 19 year old in 1905. All players were eligible to be signed by any team and picked the best offer if more than one team wanted to sign them.
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Cobb's first major league appearance was on August 30, 1905. In his first at-bat for the Detroit Tigers, he hit a double off Jack Chesbro of the New York Highlanders. He went on to bat .240 in 41 games that season.
1983,
Ty Cobbs at 295 for most triples.
1979-1980. Was Rookie of the Year
1986 was Barry Bonds rookie year
That is the official name- the rookie of the year award.