Is this a bug?

[gerlong]

Hello, I'm wondering if is this a bug in the game, and if is not how can I fix it. This guy in the photo won the Rookie of the Month in 1905, but he already played in 1904 season... Is this ok? Thanks in advance...

[MathBandit]

I'm assuming he retained Rookie eligibility for 1905. How long did he spend on an Active Roster in 1904?

Luis Gil for example pitched for the Yankees in both 2022 *and* 2023, and still was eligible for (and won) Rookie of the Year in 2024.

[gerlong]

Originally Posted by MathBandit

I'm assuming he retained Rookie eligibility for 1905. How long did he spend on an Active Roster in 1904?

Luis Gil for example pitched for the Yankees in both 2022 *and* 2023, and still was eligible for (and won) Rookie of the Year in 2024.

Thanks for the quick reply. That's what I was wondering, if even in Real life this happens... what is the criteria to remain eligible. what is the minimum time on the active roster to remain eligible? Thanks.

[MathBandit]

Originally Posted by gerlong

Thanks for the quick reply. That's what I was wondering, if even in Real life this happens... what is the criteria to remain eligible. what is the minimum time on the active roster to remain eligible? Thanks.

It changes every once in a while, but I believe the current criteria is either 45 days on the active roster, or 130 ABs/50 IPs (whichever comes first).

[Reed]

MathBandit is correct.
From wiki
The current standard of 130 at-bats, 50 innings pitched, or 45 days on the active roster of a Major League club (excluding time in military service or on the injury list) before September 1 was adopted in 1971.