Rick Sutcliffe was voted the 1979 National League Rookie of the Year, receiving 20 of 24 first-place votes despite the Dodgers finishing the season below .500.
Sutcliffe transitioned from a marginal role in 1977 to a major player in 1979, finishing with a 17-10 record, showcasing his significant development during that season.
The Dodgers experienced a notable 4-year streak of Rookie of the Year winners starting with Sutcliffe, highlighting the team's strong development pipeline during that period.
Sutcliffe is primarily remembered for his successful time with the Chicago Cubs, where he not only won the Cy Young Award but also became a three-time All-Star.
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