The 2024 MLB season is just two weeks old but there are many rookies that have made an impact already.

This class of prospects is one of the most-anticipated in years and have already shown their stripes. There are many that look like big-league stars for years to come.

Below, take a look at the top five National League Rookie of the Year candidates early in the year.

1. Jackson Chourio, Milwaukee Brewers

Chourio is the youngest player in baseball at just 20 years old. Before he even played in a Major League game, the Brewers signed their prized prospect to an eight-year contract. So far, he has been worth it. Chourio is hitting .282 with two home runs and nine RBI in 10 games this season. It is a very small sample size but Milwaukee has to feel good about their most recent, long-term investment.

2. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Los Angeles Dodgers

The free-agent pursuit of Yamamoto was one of the biggest stories of the offseason. He eventually landed with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the rest will be history. Yamamoto got knocked around in his first start of the year, allowing five runs in one inning of work. Over his last two starts, Yamamoto has not allowed a run in 10 innings, allowing five hits and striking out 13. The Dodger ace seems to be putting to together and that is scary for the rest of the league.

3. Shota Imanaga, Chicago Cubs

Imanaga was another coveted Japanese arm this offseason. The left-hander signed with the Chicago Cubs and has been as good as advertised. In two starts, Imanaga has not shown great length, just 10 innings total, but has been effective. He has allowed four hits and struck out 12 with no walks yet. Imanaga has the makings of an effective MLB pitcher for years to come.

4. Jung Hoo Lee, San Francisco Giants

The Japanese presence has become strong in Major League Baseball as many stars are on the rise. Lee is among this group. He opted to stay out West in San Francisco and has played a good outfield and is finding it at the plate.

5. Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates

Skenes has not made his Major League debut yet but it has to be on the horizon. He has a fastball that sits in the upper 90s and can reach 100. The Pirates opted to send the No. 1 overall pick to Triple-A rather than starting him off a the big-league level. In two games, Skenes has not allowed a run and just one hit in six innings. He has struck out 11 and walked one. Skenes has all the makings of a big-league ace. It is all about when Pittsburgh decides to bring him up.