The
Players Choice Awards
are annual
Major League Baseball
awards,
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given by the
Major League Baseball Players Association
(MLBPA).
The Players Choice Awards are given following a
secret ballot
by players.
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Four awards go to a player in each
league
, while two awards each go to one player in all of Major League Baseball. Prize money is donated to a charity of each winner's choice.
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The first Players Choice Awards were given in 1992, to the Comeback Player in each of the two major leagues. There were no other awards that year. In 1993, the Comeback Player awards were replaced by an Outstanding Player award for each league. Then, in 1994, two more categories were added: Outstanding Pitcher (in each league) and Outstanding Rookie (in each league).
In 1997, the dual Comeback Player awards were again named, along with the first-ever single award ? the Man of the Year ? for one player in all of Major League Baseball. In 1998, a second non-dual award was added, Player of the Year. In addition, the Man of the Year award was renamed in honor of
Marvin Miller
, former
executive director
of the
Major League Baseball Players Association
. In 1999, a special Player of the Decade award was given.
In 2015, a third non-dual award was created. The "Always Game" award is given to the player who ? game in and game out ? constantly exhibits positive energy, grit, tenacity, hustle, perseverance, relentlessness and sportsmanship; all for the benefit of his teammates and fans.
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Awards for one player in all of Major League Baseball
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Player of the Year
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Jose Altuve
was Player of the Year in 2016 and 2017.
Shohei Ohtani
was Player of the Year in 2021.
This award was first given in 1998.
The Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award
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This award is given to "the player in either league whose on-field performance and contributions to his
community
inspire others to higher levels of achievement."
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First given in 1997 (as the "Man of the Year" Award), it was renamed in 1998 in honor of
Marvin Miller
, former executive director of the
Major League Baseball Players Association
.
Curtis Granderson
has won the Man of the Year Award four times.
Curt Flood Award
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First handed out in 2020, this award is given to a former player, living or deceased, who in the image of
Curt Flood
demonstrated a selfless, longtime devotion to the Players Association and advancement of Players’ rights.
Majestic Athletic Always Game Award
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This award was first given in 2015. The award was not included in the list of 2018 winners.
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Awards for a player in each league
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Outstanding Player
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First awarded in 1993.
Alex Rodriguez
was AL Outstanding Player six times.
Outstanding Pitcher
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First awarded in 1994.
Clayton Kershaw
has been NL Outstanding Pitcher three times.
Outstanding Rookie
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First awarded in 1994.
In 2001,
Albert Pujols
was the Outstanding Rookie in the National League.
Comeback Player
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In 1992, this was the first ever Players Choice Award. There were no other awards that year. The Comeback Player award was not given from 1993 to 1996, although awards were given in other categories. In 1997, it was again awarded and has been ever since.
Frank Thomas
won the Comeback Player of the Year Award twice.
Award for Player of the Decade
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In 1999, a special Player of the Decade award was given to
Ken Griffey Jr.
See also
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References
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For MLB's listing of awards and winners,
go to
MLB's awards page
. Under "All-time winners,"
click on
the drop-down menu (which lists all of MLB's current and discontinued awards). When you click on each award, you then see all of that award's winners. MLB Advanced Media, LP. Retrieved 2016-11-15.
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"Major League Baseball Players Association: Programs"
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Mlb.com
. Retrieved
2010-03-18
.
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Ken Mandel / MLB.com.
"Howard dual Players Choice winner | phillies.com: News"
.
Mlb.com
. Retrieved
2010-03-18
.
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Jack O'Connell / MLB.com.
"Two Players Choice Awards for Howard | MLB.com: News"
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MLB.com
. Retrieved
2010-03-18
.
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Miller, Doug (November 9, 2015).
"Donaldson, Harper top Players Choice field: Jones is Marvin Miller Man of the Year; Greinke, Keuchel named Outstanding Pitchers"
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MLB.com
. Retrieved
2015-11-11
.
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Matthew Leach.
"Pujols, Carpenter draw peers' kudos | cardinals.com"
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Mlb.com
. Retrieved
2010-03-18
.
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Graham, Dennis (November 30, 2018).
"Curtis Granderson, J.D. Martinez Win Top Honors in 2018 Players Choice Awards"
.
playerstrust.org
. Retrieved
November 30,
2018
.
External links
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