Spectator Sport: Rookie of the year - Ryan Braun signed to $45 million contract

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Having grown up outside of Milwaukee I've always kept a special place in my heart for the Brewers.  Being the horny teenager, I loved going to County Stadium to watch Robin Yount and Paul Molitor. 

The love, or lust, affair continued through the 90's and the turn of the century and looks very good for the future.  The Milwaukee Brewers just signed the adorable Rookie of the year, Ryan Braun, to a $45 million contract. 

Stats and more photos after the break.

Nicknamed the Hebrew Hammer, Braun was named:

• National League Rookie of the Year in 2007
• Sporting News NL Rookie of the Year
• Baseball America Rookie of the Year
• Baseball Prospectus Internet Baseball NL Rookie of the Year
• Players Choice NL Most Outstanding Rookie Awards

Current 2008 stats as of May 15:

• Runs - 107
• Home Runs - 9
• RBI - 29
• Batting Average - .287
• Slugging Percentage  - .596
• Stolen Bases - 16