Milwaukee Brewers' president of baseball operations, Matt Arnold, has been named Major League Baseball's executive of the year after leading the team to its second consecutive NL Central title, despite being in the smallest market.

The Brewers finished the season with a 93-69 record, winning the division by a significant margin. Arnold's strategic moves included promoting Pat Murphy to manager and signing promising young outfielder Jackson Chourio to a substantial contract.

Arnold's roster changes also involved trading Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes and bolstering the bullpen, showcasing his impactful leadership since taking over in 2022.

The conclusion of the MLB regular season has prompted an expanded ranking of the top 50 rookies for 2024, showcasing the depth of talent in this year's class.

Highlighting the fierce competition, the NL Rookie of the Year race features Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Jackson Merrill of the San Diego Padres, while the AL race remains wide open.

Players are evaluated based on their performance, role, and development throughout the season, with late-season success carrying significant weight.