This day in baseball: Frank Robinson is Rookie of the Year Posted on December 1, 2019December 1, 2021 by Precious Sanders Frank Robinson of the Cincinnati Reds was unanimously voted the National League Rookie of the Year on December 1, 1956. After making his major league debut that year, Robinson had tied the then-record of 38 home runs by a rookie. Baseball Almanac Share this:FacebookTwitterPinterestRedditSkypeMoreLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrEmailLike this:Like Loading... Related