List of Major League Baseball awards

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Major League Baseball presents a variety of annual awards and trophies to recognize both its teams and its players. Three team trophies are awarded annually: one each to the National League and American League champions, and one of the champion of the World Series. Additionally, various organizations—such as the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) and the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball—present awards for such accomplishments as excellence in batting, pitching performance, fielding prowess, and community service.[1][2]

The

Rawlings Gold Glove Award is given for fielding. The newest award is the All-MLB Team, introduced in 2019 to honor the best players at each position across all of MLB.[3] Before that time, the most recently established awards were the Major League Baseball Reliever of the Year Award and Major League Baseball Comeback Player of the Year Award, both established in 2005.[4][5] Additionally, the Commissioner, at his discretion, can present an Historic Achievement Award
for any great contribution to the sport that he deems worthy.

Team awards

Commissioner's Trophy

Main article: Commissioner's Trophy

The Commissioner's Trophy is presented each year by the

Boston Americans,[6] and 1994, which was cancelled due to the players' strike.[7]

Baseball has employed various championship formulas since the 1860s. When the term "World Series" is used by itself, it is usually understood to refer to the "modern" World Series exclusively.

best-of-seven playoff. Best-of-seven has been the format of nearly all of the modern World Series, except 1903 and 1919–1921 which were best-of-nine. In addition to the Commissioner's Trophy, each player on the winning team receives an individual World Series ring. The Commissioner's Trophy has been awarded to the Series winner since 1967.[9]

Recent trophy designs contain flags representing each team in each league.

Larry O'Brien Trophy).[14] The current holders of the trophy are the Texas Rangers of the American League, who won the 2023 World Series
.

Warren C. Giles Trophy

Further information: National League Championship Series and List of National League pennant winners

The Warren C. Giles Trophy is presented annually to the champion of the National League.[15] The award is named for Warren Giles, who was league president from 1951 to 1969. Until 2017 the award was passed from champion to champion (like the NHL's Stanley Cup, but unlike the American League) as opposed a new trophy being created each season. Starting in 2017, an identical trophy as the American League trophy was made, and a new trophy is now made each season. Warren's son Bill Giles, the honorary league president and former part-owner of the Philadelphia Phillies, presents the trophy to the National League champion at the conclusion of each National League Championship Series.[15] The Arizona Diamondbacks are the current holders of the Giles Trophy after beating the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2023 National League Championship Series.

William Harridge Trophy

Further information: American League Championship Series and List of American League pennant winners

The William Harridge Trophy is the American League's counterpart to the Giles Trophy, and is presented each year to the American League champion. Prior to 2017, the trophy featured a golden eagle, the league's emblem, sitting atop a silver baseball and clutching the American League banner.[16] Since 2017, the trophy is all silver with a pennant on top. The trophy is named for Will Harridge, who was league president from 1931 to 1958.[17] The Texas Rangers are the current holders of the Harridge Trophy in honor of their 2023 American League Championship Series win over the Houston Astros. A new trophy is awarded each season.

Individual awards

Most Valuable Player

Main article: Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award

The Most Valuable Player Award (commonly known as the MVP) is an annual award given to one outstanding player in each league of Major League Baseball. The MVP originated in 1910 as the Chalmers Award, sponsored by the Chalmers Automobile Company. Chalmers presented the award until 1914.[18] The National and American Leagues presented their own "League Awards" from 1922 to 1929,[19] after which the BBWAA began to present an unofficial award. Since 1931, it has been officially presented by the BBWAA. It was officially called the Kenesaw Mountain Landis Memorial Baseball Award until 2020, following complaints from past MVP winners about Landis's role in stonewalling racial integration.[20] The most recent award winners are Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels in the American League and Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves in the National League.

Lou Gehrig Memorial Award

Main article: Lou Gehrig Memorial Award

The Lou Gehrig Memorial Award is given annually to a

Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. It is the only MLB award conferred by a fraternity.[21] The most recent award winner is Brandon Crawford of the San Francisco Giants
. copied content from [[Lou Gehrig Memorial Award]]; see that page's history for attribution

Cy Young Award

Main article: Cy Young Award

The Cy Young Award is an honor given annually in

Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young, who died in 1955. The award was originally given to the single best pitcher in the major leagues, but after Frick's retirement in 1967, the award was given to one pitcher in each league.[23] Each league's award is voted on by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America, with two representatives from each team.[24] The most recent award winners are Gerrit Cole of the New York Yankees in the American League and Blake Snell of the San Diego Padres
in the National League.

Rookie of the Year

Main article: Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award

The Rookie of the Year Award is given annually to one player from each league, as voted upon by the BBWAA. The award was established in 1940 by the Chicago chapter of the BBWAA who alone selected a

rookie of the year.[25] Starting in 1947, all members of the national BBWAA organization voted. Jackie Robinson was awarded the first official Rookie of the Year award.[26] The award was originally known as the J. Louis Comiskey Memorial Award, after the Chicago White Sox owner of the 1930s. In 1987, it was renamed the Jackie Robinson Award, in honor of the 40th year since Robinson broke the baseball color line. Only two players, both in the American League, have been named Rookie of the Year and MVP in the same year: Fred Lynn in 1975 and Ichiro Suzuki in 2001. The only Rookie of the Year to win the Cy Young Award in the same year was Fernando Valenzuela in 1981. In 1947 and 1948, only one award was given to a single player. Since 1949, the honor has been given to one player in each league.[27] The most recent award winners are Gunnar Henderson of the Baltimore Orioles in the American League and Corbin Carroll of the Arizona Diamondbacks
in the National League.

Manager of the Year

Main article: Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award

The Manager of the Year Award is an honor given annually since 1983 to the best

Florida Marlins);[33] he is also the only manager to win the award after fielding a team with a losing record.[34][35] The 2023 award winners are Brandon Hyde of the Baltimore Orioles in the American League and Skip Schumaker of the Miami Marlins
in the National League.

All-MLB Team

Main article: All-MLB Team

The All-MLB Team, introduced following the 2019 season, honors the best players at each position across all of MLB. A panel consisting of media members, former players, and baseball officials selects the honorees; fan voting is also incorporated into the selection process, with the collective fan vote having the same weight as a single panel member. First and second teams are named, each consisting of one catcher, one player at each infield position, three outfielders regardless of position, five starting pitchers, two relievers, and one designated hitter. The All-MLB Team is announced during the Winter Meetings.[36]

Gold Glove

Main article:
Rawlings Gold Glove Award

The Rawlings Gold Glove Award, usually referred to as the Gold Glove, is the award given annually to the players judged to have exhibited superior individual fielding performances at each fielding position in both the National and American Leagues, as voted by the managers and coaches in each league.[37] Managers are not permitted to vote for their own players.[37] Twenty Gold Gloves are awarded each year: one at each of the nine positions, plus one for a utility player, in each league.

Silver Slugger

Main article: Silver Slugger Award

The Silver Slugger Award is awarded annually to the best offensive player at each position in both the American League and the National League, as determined by Major League Baseball's coaches and managers. These voters consider several offensive categories in selecting the winners, including batting average, slugging percentage, and on-base percentage, in addition to "coaches' and managers' general impressions of a player's overall offensive value".[38] As with the Gold Glove, the prize is presented to outfielders irrespective of their specific position, and an additional award is presented to a utility player in each league.[39][40] Pitchers do not receive a Silver Slugger Award; an award is given to one designated hitter in each league, instead.[40] Prior to 2022, when the designated hitter was permanently allowed across both leagues, a Silver Slugger Award for pitchers was awarded in the National League (except in 2020). [39]

Hank Aaron Award

Main article: Hank Aaron Award

The Hank Aaron Award is given annually to the Major League Baseball players selected as the top hitter in each league, as voted on by baseball fans and members of the media. It was introduced in 1999 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Hank Aaron surpassing Babe Ruth's 714 career home runs. The award was the first major award to be introduced by Major League Baseball in more than 25 years.[41] Each team's radio and television play-by-play broadcasters and color analysts vote for three players in each league. Their first place vote receives five points, the second place vote receives three points, and the third place vote receives one point. Beginning in 2003, fans were given the opportunity to vote via Major League Baseball's website. Fans' votes account for 30% of the points, while broadcasters' and analysts' votes account for the other 70%.[42] The 2023 winners of the Hank Aaron Award are Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels in the American League and Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves in the National League.

Comeback Player of the Year

Main article: Major League Baseball Comeback Player of the Year Award

The Comeback Player of the Year Award is presented by MLB to the player who is judged to have "re-emerged on the baseball field during a given season."

online poll on MLB.com.[5][43] Since then, the winners have been selected by a panel of MLB beat reporters.[44][45] Under the current voting structure, first-place votes are worth five points, second-place votes worth three, and third-place votes worth one, with the award going to the player with the most overall points.[46] The 2023 award winners are Liam Hendriks of the Chicago White Sox in the American League and Cody Bellinger of the Chicago Cubs
in the National League.

World Series MVP

Main article: World Series Most Valuable Player Award

The Willie Mays World Series Most Valuable Player Award is given to the player who most contributes to his team's success in the final round of the

Sport magazine, but is now decided by a combination of media members and Major League Baseball officials.[47] On September 29, 2017, it was renamed in honor of Willie Mays in remembrance of the 63rd anniversary of The Catch. Mays never won the award himself. The 2023 award winner was Corey Seager, shortstop for the Texas Rangers
.

League Championship Series MVP

Main article: League Championship Series Most Valuable Player Award

The League Championship Series Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award is given annually to the players deemed to have the most impact on their teams' performances in each of the two respective

best-of-seven playoff format, and currently follows the Division Series.[48] The winners of the National League Championship Series and the American League Championship Series advance to the World Series. The 2023 award winners were Ketel Marte of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League and Adolis García of the Texas Rangers
in the American League.

All-Star Game MVP

Main article: Major League Baseball All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award

The Major League Baseball All-Star Game Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award is an annual

2020 All-Star Game's cancellation. The 2023 award winner was Elías Díaz of the Colorado Rockies
.

Roberto Clemente

Main article: Roberto Clemente Award

The Roberto Clemente Award is given annually to the player in Major League Baseball who "best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team", as voted on by baseball fans and members of the media. It is named for

Hall of Fame outfielder Roberto Clemente. Originally known as the Commissioner's Award, it has been presented by Major League Baseball since 1971. In 1973, the award was renamed after Clemente following his death in a plane crash while delivering supplies to victims of the 1972 Nicaragua earthquake.[51] Each year, a panel of baseball dignitaries selects 1 player from 30 nominees, one from each club. Teams choose their nominee during the regular season, and the winner is announced at the World Series.[51] The player who receives the most votes online via MLB's official website, MLB.com, gets one vote in addition to the votes cast by the panel.[51] Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees
is the 2023 winner and current holder of the award.

Reliever of the Year

Main article: Major League Baseball Reliever of the Year Award

Major League Baseball has awarded a Reliever of the Year Award, for one pitcher in each league, since 2014. The 2023 recipients were Félix Bautista of the Baltimore Orioles in the American League and Devin Williams of the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League.

Previously, MLB awarded a single

DHL Express.[4] There was also a Delivery Man of the Month Award issued for each month of the regular season from 2005 from 2013. In 2017, MLB began a Reliever of the Month Award
, for one pitcher in each league, issued for each month of the regular season.

Edgar Martínez Award

Main article: Edgar Martínez Award

The Edgar Martínez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award, commonly referred to as the Edgar Martínez Award and originally known as the Outstanding Designated Hitter Award, has been presented annually to the most outstanding designated hitter in Major League Baseball (MLB) since 1973. It is named for Hall of Fame designated hitter

Edgar Martinez. The award is voted on by club beat reporters, broadcasters, and public relations departments. All players with a minimum of 100 at bats at DH are eligible. The Associated Press discontinued the award in 2000, but it was picked up by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, which has administered it since. Until 2019, and in 2021, use of the designated hitter was allowed only in the American League (AL). In 2020 and since 2022, the designated hitter has been allowed in the National League (NL), in addition to the AL. In 2020, Marcell Ozuna of the Atlanta Braves was the first-ever winner of the award from the NL. The 2023 recipient of the annual award was Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels
.

Other awards

Commissioner's Historic Achievement

Main article: Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award

The Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award is presented by the

single-season home run record (Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire, and Barry Bonds). Other record-breakers to receive the award include Ichiro Suzuki (hits in a single season), Cal Ripken Jr. (consecutive games played), Rickey Henderson (career stolen bases and career runs scored) and Mariano Rivera (career saves, both regular season and postseason; postseason ERA).[54] The most recent recipient is Shohei Ohtani
in 2021.

MLB Lifetime Pass

The Major League Baseball Lifetime Pass is a pass gifted to players, managers, coaches, umpires, and league executives, and various other people of special interest which grants them lifetime attendance to any

regular season game for the remainder of their life. It also allows one guest per entry and is non-transferable. Generally, the pass is given when a player or coach spends a minimum 8 years in the league or when an executive spends at least 25 years.[55] In addition, some people not involved with MLB have been given passes based on their merits in other areas. Most notably of which was President Theodore Roosevelt, who was the first to ever receive such as pass in 1907.[56] Modern passes are a gold-colored alloy card with the recipients name pressed at the bottom.[57]

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