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Michael Fulmer was named the American League's top rookie in the Players Choice Awards announced on Wednesday.

(Mike Mulholland, MLive)

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer was named the American League's Outstanding Rookie by his peers.

Fulmer received an MLBPA Players Choice Award on Wednesday. He's also a finalist for the Baseball Writers Association AL Rookie of the Year, which will be announced next week.

Thank all y'all for the support. Couldn't have done anything without the help from my teammates, coaches, and most importantly the fans! — Michael Fulmer (@MFulmer12) November 10, 2016

"It's unbelievable to get all the respect from the fellow players," said Fulmer, according to MLB.com.

Congrats to @MFulmer12 on being named the @MLB_PLAYERS American League Outstanding Rookie! pic.twitter.com/juG8Urq0B5 — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) November 10, 2016

Fulmer went 11-7 with 3.06 ERA in 26 starts for the Tigers. He struck out 132 in 159 innings.

He won Rookie of the Year honors from The Sporting News last month.