This is a list of award winners and league leaders for the

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franchise, including its years in Boston (1871–1952) and Milwaukee (1953–1965). The awards are MLB-designated and other outside groups such as national press writers and national commercial product manufacturers.

Award winners

Most Valuable Player In team sports, a most valuable player award, abbreviated 'MVP award', is an honor typically bestowed upon an individual (or individuals, in the instance of a tie) whose individual performance is the greatest in an entire league, for a partic ...

:''Note: This was re-named the

Kenesaw Mountain Landis Kenesaw Mountain Landis (; November 20, 1866 – November 25, 1944) was an American jurist who served as a United States federal judge from 1905 to 1922 and the first Commissioner of Baseball from 1920 until his death. He is remembered for his ...

Memorial Baseball Award in 1944.'' * Johnny Evers (1914), Bos, 2B *

Hank Aaron Henry Louis Aaron (February 5, 1934 – January 22, 2021), nicknamed "Hammer" or "Hammerin' Hank", was an American professional baseball right fielder who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1954 through 1976. One of the gre ...

(1957), Mil, OF *

Dale Murphy Dale Bryan Murphy (born March 12, 1956) is an American former professional baseball player. During an 18-year career in Major League Baseball (MLB) (–), he played as an outfielder, catcher, and first baseman for the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphi ...

(1982, 1983), Atl, OF *

Terry Pendleton Terry Lee Pendleton (born July 16, 1960) is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played primarily for the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves, but he also spent time with the Florida Marlins, Cincinnati Reds, and Kansas ...

(1991), Atl, 3B *

Chipper Jones Larry Wayne "Chipper" Jones Jr. (born April 24, 1972) is an American former professional baseball third baseman who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves from 1993 to 2012. The Braves chose Jones with the List of first ov ...

(1999), Atl, 3B *

Freddie Freeman Frederick Charles Freeman (born September 12, 1989) is an American-Canadian professional baseball first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Previously, Freeman played for the Atlanta Braves for 12 seasons. He mad ...

(2020), Atl, 1B

Cy Young Award The Cy Young Award is given annually to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB), one each for the American League (AL) and National League (NL). The award was first introduced in 1956 by Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick in honor of Ha ...

Warren Spahn Warren Edward Spahn (April 23, 1921 – November 24, 2003) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). A left-handed pitcher, Spahn played in 1942 and then from 1946 until 1965, most notabl ...

(1957) *

Tom Glavine Thomas Michael Glavine (born March 25, 1966) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball, for the Atlanta Braves (1987–2002, 2008) and New York Mets (2003–2007). With 164 victories durin ...

(1991, 1998) *

Greg Maddux Gregory Alan Maddux (born April 14, 1966) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for four teams. Maddux is best known for his accomplishments while playing for the Atlanta Braves ...

(1993, 1994, 1995) *

John Smoltz John Andrew Smoltz (born May 15, 1967), nicknamed "Smoltzie" and "Marmaduke", is an American former baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 2009, all but the last year with the Atlanta Braves. An eight-time A ...

(1996)

Jackie Robinson, Rookie of the Year Award

:''Note: Formerly called Rookie of the Year Award by the MLB before 1987'' * Earl Williams C (1971) *

Bob Horner James Robert Horner (born August 6, 1957) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball and the Nippon Professional Baseball league as a third baseman and a first baseman from to , most prominently a ...

3B (1978) *

David Justice David Christopher Justice (born April 14, 1966) is an American former professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter in Major League Baseball who played for the Atlanta Braves (1989–1996), Cleveland Indians (1997–2000), New York Yanke ...

OF (1990) *

Rafael Furcal Rafael Antoni Furcal (born October 24, 1977) is a Dominican former professional baseball shortstop. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, and Miami Marlins. With St. Louis, he ...

SS (2000) *

Craig Kimbrel Craig Michael Kimbrel (born May 28, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, Chicag ...

CP (2011) *

Ronald Acuña Jr. Ronald José Acuña Blanco Jr. (born December 18, 1997) is a Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). After signing with the Braves as an international free agent in 2014, Acuña made his ...

OF (2018) *

Michael Harris II Michael Machion Harris II (born March 7, 2001) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted by the Braves in the third round of the 2019 MLB draft, and made his MLB debut wi ...

OF (2022)

Manager of the Year Award In Major League Baseball, the Manager of the Year Award is an honor given annually since 1983 to two outstanding managers, one each in the American League (AL) and the National League (NL). The winner is voted on by 30 members of the Baseball Writ ...

:''See footnote''In 1936, ''The Sporting News'' began ''The Sporting News'' Manager of the Year Award. (In 1986, ''TSN'' expanded the award to one for each league.) In 1959, the

Associated Press The Associated Press (AP) is an American non-profit news agency headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1846, it operates as a cooperative, unincorporated association. It produces news reports that are distributed to its members, U.S. new ...

began it
AP Manager of the Year Award
which was discontinued in 2001. (From 1984 to 2000, the award was given to one manager in all of MLB.) In 1983, MLB began its own

Manager of the Year Award In Major League Baseball, the Manager of the Year Award is an honor given annually since 1983 to two outstanding managers, one each in the American League (AL) and the National League (NL). The winner is voted on by 30 members of the Baseball Writ ...

(in each league). In 1998, ''Baseball Prospectus'' added a Manager of the Year award to its "Internet Baseball Awards" (one per league). In or about 2000, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum began its Charles Isham "C. I." Taylor Legacy Award for "Managers of the Year". In 2003, MLB added a Manager of the Year award (for all of MLB) to its This Year in Baseball Awards. In 2007, the Rotary Club of Pittsburgh began its

Chuck Tanner Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award The Chuck Tanner Baseball Manager of the Year Award is the original name for two awards that are given by the Rotary Club of Pittsburgh,''Go to'Rotary Club of Pittsburghofficial website ''and click on'' "Chuck Tanner Event". in Pittsburgh, Pennsylva ...

(for all of MLB). (In 2010, it began a separate Chuck Tanner Collegiate Baseball Manager of the Year Award.) ''Baseball America'' also has a Manager of the Year award (for all of MLB). ''USA Today'' has a Manager of the Year award (one per league). *

Bobby Cox Robert Joe Cox (born May 21, 1941) is an American former professional baseball third baseman and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB). Cox played for the New York Yankees and managed the Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays. He is a member of ...

(1991, 2004, 2005) *

Brian Snitker Brian Gerald Snitker (born October 17, 1955) is an American professional baseball coach and former player who is the manager of the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). Snitker has been in the Braves organization in different roles s ...

(2018)

Platinum Glove Award The Rawlings Gold Glove Award, usually referred to as simply the Gold Glove, is the award given annually to the Major League Baseball (MLB) players judged to have exhibited superior individual fielding performances at each fielding position in bo ...

:''Note: This award is given to the best defensive player in each league.'' *

Andrelton Simmons Andrelton A. Simmons (born September 4, 1989) is a Curaçaoan professional baseball shortstop who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels, Minnesota Twins, and Chicago Cubs. D ...

SS (2013)

Gold Glove Award The Rawlings Gold Glove Award, usually referred to as simply the Gold Glove, is the award given annually to the Major League Baseball (MLB) players judged to have exhibited superior individual fielding performances at each fielding position in bo ...

Del Crandall Delmar Wesley Crandall (March 5, 1930May 5, 2021) was an American professional baseball player and manager. He was born in Ontario, California. Crandall played as a catcher in Major League Baseball and spent most of his career with the Boston / ...

C (1958-1960, 1962) *

OF (1958-1960) *

Joe Torre Joseph Paul Torre (; born July 18, 1940) is an American professional baseball executive, serving as a special assistant to the Commissioner of Baseball since 2020. He previously served in the capacity of Major League Baseball's (MLB) chief baseb ...

C (1965) *

Clete Boyer Cletis Leroy "Clete" Boyer (February 9, 1937 – June 4, 2007) was an American professional baseball third baseman — who occasionally played shortstop and second base — in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Athletics (1955–57 ...

3B (1969) *

Félix Millán Félix Bernardo Millán Martínez (born August 21, 1943) is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball second baseman, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets. He holds one of the best at-bat to ...

2B (1969, 1972) *

Phil Niekro Philip Henry Niekro ( ; April 1, 1939 – December 26, 2020), nicknamed "Knucksie", was an American baseball pitcher who played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball, 20 of them with the Milwaukee / Atlanta Braves. Niekro's 318 career vict ...

SP (1978-1980, 1982, 1983) *

OF (1982-1986) *

3B (1992) *

SP (1993-2002, 2004–2008) *

Marquis Grissom Marquis Deon Grissom (born April 17, 1967) is an American former professional baseball center fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Montreal Expos, Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and ...

CF (1995, 1996) *

Andruw Jones Andruw Rudolf Jones (; born April 23, 1977) is a Curaçaoan former baseball outfielder and designated hitter who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), most notably for the Atlanta Braves. Jones also played for the Los Angeles Dodg ...

CF (1998-2007) *

Mike Hampton Michael William Hampton, Jr. (born September 9, 1972) is an American former professional baseball player. Hampton played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a pitcher from 1993 through 2010. He pitched for the Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros, New ...

SP (2003) *

Jeff Francoeur Jeffrey Braden Francoeur (; born January 8, 1984), nicknamed "Frenchy", is an American former professional baseball right fielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves, New York Mets, Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals ...

OF (2007) *

Jason Heyward Jason Alias Heyward (born August 9, 1989), nicknamed "J-Hey" is an American professional baseball right fielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals ...

OF (2012, 2014) *

SS (2013, 2014) *

Ender Inciarte Ender David Inciarte Montiel (born October 29, 1990) is a Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves and New York Mets. He made his MLB ...

OF (2016-2018) *

1B (2018) *

Nick Markakis Nicholas William Markakis ( ) (born November 17, 1983) is a Greek-American former professional baseball right fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 15 seasons for the Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves. Markakis was the Oriole ...

OF (2018) *

Max Fried Max Dorian Fried ( ; born January 18, 1994), nicknamed "Maximus", is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). Drafted in 2012 by the San Diego Padres in the first round, seventh overall ...

SP (2020-2022) * Adam Duvall OF (2021) *

Dansby Swanson James Dansby Swanson (born February 11, 1994) is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Atlanta Braves. The Arizona Diamondbacks selected him fir ...

SS (2022)

Wilson Overall Defensive Player of the Year Award

Michael Bourn Michael Ray Bourn (born December 27, 1982) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) center fielder who played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Baltimore Orioles ...

(NL 2012) *

(MLB 2014) *

(MLB 2015)

Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award

:''Note: In its first two years, the award was given to a player on each MLB team; one awardee was then named the Overall Defensive Player of the Year for the American League and another for the National League. Starting in 2014, the award is now given to one player at each position for all of Major League Baseball; one of the nine awardees is then named the Overall Defensive Player of the Year for all of Major League Baseball.'' ;Team (National League) :*Michael Bourn (2012) :*Andrelton Simmons (2013) ;Shortstop (in MLB) :*Andrelton Simmons (2014, 2015) ;Right fielder (in MLB) :*Jason Heyward (2014, 2015) ;First base (in MLB) :*Freddie Freeman (2018, 2019)

Silver Slugger Award

OF (1982–85) * Ron Gant OF (1991) *

SP (1991, 1995–96, 1998) *

OF (1993) *

Fred McGriff Frederick Stanley McGriff (born October 31, 1963) is an American former first baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for six teams from 1986 through 2004. He was one of the most consistently productive powers hitters of the 1990s, po ...

1B (1993) * Jeff Blauser SS (1997) *

SP(1997) *

3B (1999-00) *

SP (2003) *

Javy López Javier "Javy" López Torres (born November 5, 1970) is a Puerto Rican former catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Atlanta Braves (1992–2003), Baltimore Orioles (2004–2006) and Boston Red Sox (2006). He batted and threw right- ...

C (2003) *

Gary Sheffield Gary Antonian Sheffield (born November 18, 1968) is an American former professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball for eight teams from 1988 to 2009. He is a sports agent. For most of his career, Sheffield played rig ...

OF (2003) *

Johnny Estrada Johnny Pulado Estrada III (born June 27, 1976) is an American former professional baseball catcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwaukee Brewers, and Washington N ...

C (2004) *

CF (2005) * Brian McCann C (2006, 2008–11) *

Justin Upton Justin Irvin Upton (born August 25, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. Nicknamed "J-Up", he has previously played in MLB for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, Detroit Ti ...

OF (2014) *

OF (2019) * Ozzie Albies 2B (2019, 2021) *

1B (2019, 2021) *

Marcell Ozuna Marcell Ozuna Idelfonso (born November 12, 1990), nicknamed "The Big Bear", is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Miami Marlins and St. Lou ...

OF (2020) *

SP (2021) *

Austin Riley Michael Austin Riley (born April 2, 1997) is an American professional baseball third baseman for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Braves selected him in the first round, 41st overall, of the 2015 MLB Draft. Born in Memphi ...

3B (2021)

Hank Aaron Award The Hank Aaron Award is given annually to the Major League Baseball (MLB) 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 Ha ...

(2005) *

(2020)

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 (DH) ...

(2020)

MLB Delivery Man of the Year Award

(2013)

Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year Award

(2014)

Comeback Player of the Year Award

* Davey Johnson (1973) *

Lonnie Smith Lonnie Smith may refer to: * Lonnie Smith (baseball) (born 1955), American baseball player * Lonnie Smith (boxer) (born 1962), American boxer * Lonnie Smith (organist) (1942–2021), American organist * Lonnie Liston Smith Lonnie Liston Smi ...

(1989) *

(1991) *

Andrés Galarraga Andrés José Padovani Galarraga (; born June 18, 1961) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball first baseman, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Montreal Expos (– and ), St. Louis Cardinals (), Colorado Rockies (–), At ...

(2000) *

(2003) *

Tim Hudson Timothy Adam Hudson (born July 14, 1975), nicknamed "Huddy" is an American former professional baseball pitcher of Major League Baseball (MLB). After spending his college years at Chattahoochee Valley Community College and Auburn University, Hu ...

(2010) *

Josh Donaldson Joshua Adam Donaldson (born December 8, 1985) is an American professional baseball third baseman for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Indians, Atla ...

(2019)

MLB "This Year in Baseball Awards"

:''See: '' :''Note: These awards were renamed the "GIBBY Awards" in 2010 and then the "Esurance MLB Awards" in 2015.'' :''Note: Voted by five groups as the best in all of Major League Baseball (i.e., not two awards, one for each league).''

"This Year in Baseball Awards" Pitcher of the Year

:''See footnote''MLB appears to have dropped the ''Rolaids'' Relief Man of the Year Award as an official MLB award, after the 2006 season
Relief Man Award winners (1976-2006).
Awards (The Official Site of MLB's Honors and Accolades). MLB Advanced Media, L.P. (MLB.com). Retrieved 2010-06-09. Established in 1976, it does not appear on the MLB.com awards page for the most recent completed season
2010 Awards
MLB Advanced Media, L.P. Retrieved 2011-08-21. The MLB Delivery Man of the Year Award (initially sponsored by DHL) was first given in 2005 and does appear on the MLB.com awards page for the most recent completed season. Prior to both awards, in 1960, ''The Sporting News'' established its Fireman of the Year Award, to recognize the best closer from each league. In 2001, the award was broadened to include all relievers and was re-named ''The Sporting News'' Reliever of the Year Award. In 2002, MLB began its This Year in Baseball Awards (TYIB Awards) (for all of MLB, not for each league), including Pitcher of the Year and Setup Man of the Year. In 2004, a Closer of the Year category was added and "Pitcher of the Year" was re-named "Starting Pitcher of the Year". In or about 2000, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum began its

Hilton Smith Legacy Award The Legacy Awards are presented annually by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM), headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The "Hall of Game Award"—established in 2014 and honoring players who personify "the spirit of the way the game was p ...

for "Relievers of the Year". *

(2002)

"GIBBY Awards" Closer of the Year

:''See footnote'' *

(2013)

"This Year in Baseball Awards" Setup Pitcher of the Year

:''See footnote'' *

Chris Hammond Christopher Andrew Hammond (born January 21, 1966) is a former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. Hammond was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the sixth round of the amateur draft. Hammond had not sustained considerable success unti ...

(2002)

"GIBBY Awards" Best Defensive Player

(2014)

Roberto Clemente Award The Roberto Clemente Award is given annually to the Major League Baseball (MLB) player who "best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team", as voted on by baseball fan ...

(1980) *

(1988) *

(2005)

NL All-Stars

* Aaron, Hank, OF, 1966–72, 74; 1B, 1973 * Acuña Jr., Ronald, CF, 2019 * Blauser, Jeff, SS, 1997 * Capra, Buzz, SP, 1974 * Carty, Rico, LF, 1970 * Cepeda, Orlando, 1B, 1967 * Foltynewicz, Mike, SP, 2018 * Freeman, Freddie, 1B, 2018–19 * Furcal, Rafael, SS, 2003 * Galarraga, Andrés, 1B, 2000 * Gant, Ron, DH, 1995 * Glavine, Tom, SP, 1991–92 * Inciarte, Ender, CF, 2017 * Jones, Chipper, 3B, 1996, 1998, 2000–01, 2008 * Justice, David, RF, 1993–94 * López, Javy, C, 1997–98, 2003 * Maddux, Greg, SP, 1994, 1997–98 * Markakis, Nick, RF, 2018 * Mathews, Eddie, 3B, 1953, 1955–62 * McCann, Brian, C, 2011 * McGriff, Fred, 1B, 1995–96 * Millán, Félix, 2B, 1969–71 * Murphy, Dale, RF, 1982–83 * Prado, Martin, 2B, 2010 * Pendleton, Terry, 3B, 1992 * Smoltz, John, SP, 1996 * Torre, Joe, C, 1966–67 * Uggla, Dan, 2B, 2012 * Weiss, Walt, SS, 1998

World Series MVP The Willie Mays World Series Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award is given to the Major League Baseball (MLB) player deemed to have the most impact on his team's performance in the World Series, which is the final round of the MLB postseason. The aw ...

Lew Burdette Selva Lewis Burdette, Jr. (November 22, 1926 – February 6, 2007) was an American right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played primarily for the Boston / Milwaukee Braves. The team's top right-hander during its years in Milw ...

(1957) *

(1995) *

Jorge Soler Jorge Carlos Soler Castillo (born February 25, 1992) is a Cuban professional baseball outfielder for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). Soler has previously played in MLB for the Chicago Cubs, Kansas City Royals, and Atlant ...

(2021)

National League Championship Series MVP

* Steve Avery (1991) *

(1992) *

Mike Devereaux Michael Devereaux (born April 10, 1963) is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth round of the amateur draft and made his debut on September 2, 1987. Along with the Dodgers, Dev ...

(1995) *

(1996) * Eddie Pérez (1999) * Eddie Rosario (2021)

All-Star Game MVP

:''Note: This was re-named the Ted Williams Most Valuable Player Award in 2002.'' *

(1994) * Brian McCann (2010)

Major League Baseball All-Century Team In 1999, the Major League Baseball All-Century Team was chosen by popular vote of fans. To select the team, a panel of experts first compiled a list of the 100 greatest Major League Baseball (MLB) players from the 20th century. Over two million f ...
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Rogers Hornsby Rogers Hornsby Sr. (April 27, 1896 – January 5, 1963), nicknamed "The Rajah", was an American baseball infielder, manager, and coach who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1915–1926, 193 ...

Babe Ruth George Herman "Babe" Ruth Jr. (February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948) was an American professional baseball player whose career in Major League Baseball (MLB) spanned 22 seasons, from 1914 through 1935. Nicknamed "the Bambino" and "the Su ...

Cy Young Denton True "Cy" Young (March 29, 1867 – November 4, 1955) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher. Born in Gilmore, Ohio, he worked on his family's farm as a youth before starting his professional baseball career. Young entered th ...

''DHL'' Hometown Heroes (2006)

:''Note: The nominees were:

, and

.'' *

— voted by MLB fans as the most outstanding player in the history of the franchise, based on on-field performance, leadership quality and character value

Major League Baseball All-Time Team The Major League Baseball All-Time Team was chosen in 1997 to comprise the top manager and top player in each of 13 positional categories across Major League Baseball history. The team, announced by Classic Sports Network in conjunction with the ...

Note: Brought about by Baseball Writers' Association of America in *

: Right-field runner up behind Babe Ruth *

: Left-handed starting pitcher runner up behind Sandy Koufax *

: Right-field winner *

: Second base winner *

: Right-handed starting pitcher runner up behind Walter Johnson *

Casey Stengel Charles Dillon "Casey" Stengel (; July 30, 1890 – September 29, 1975) was an American Major League Baseball right fielder and manager, best known as the manager of the championship New York Yankees of the 1950s and later, the expansion New Y ...

: Manager winner

Baseball's 100 Greatest Players (1998; ''The Sporting News'')

:''See footnote'' *

5th *

21st *

39th *

Eddie Mathews Edwin Lee Mathews (October 13, 1931 – February 18, 2001) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) third baseman. He played 17 seasons for Boston / Milwaukee / Atlanta Braves (1952–1966); Houston Astros (1967) and Detroit Tigers (1967� ...

63rd

''Baseball Prospectus'' "Internet Baseball Awards" Team of the Decade (1999)

:''See: Baseball Prospectus Internet Baseball Awards#Team of the Decade (1990–1999)'' *Rotation (top 5 starting pitchers): **

, Cubs–Braves **

, Braves *Pitcher of the Decade: **Greg Maddux, Cubs–Braves

'' Players Choice Awards'' Player of the Year

:''Note: Awarded by fellow major-league players as the Player of the Year in Major League Baseball (not one for each league).'' *

(2005)

'' Players Choice Awards'' NL Outstanding Player

(1999) *

(2005)

'' Players Choice Awards'' NL Outstanding Pitcher

(1994, 1995, 1998) *

(1996)

Rolaids Relief Man of the Year Award (NL)

:''See footnote'' *

(2002) *

(2012)

''Baseball America'' Rookie of the Year

:''Note: Awarded as the Rookie of the Year in Major League Baseball (not one for each league).'' *2000 –

*2010 –

'' Players Choice Awards'' NL Outstanding Rookie

(1995) *

(2000) *

(2011) *

(2018)

''Sporting News'' NL Rookie of the Year Award

:''Note: In 1961 and from 1963 to 2003, the award was split into two categories (in each league): Rookie Pitcher of the Year and Rookie Player of the Year. Also, for the first three years (1946–1948) and in 1950, there was only one award, for all of MLB.'' *

Carl Willey Carlton Francis Willey (June 6, 1931 – July 20, 2009) was an American professional baseball player who pitched eight seasons for the Milwaukee Braves and New York Mets of Major League Baseball. He was a native of Cherryfield, Maine, who thr ...

(1958) * Earl Williams (1971; Rookie Player of the Year) *

(1978; Rookie Player of the Year) *

Steve Bedrosian Stephen Wayne Bedrosian (born December 6, 1957) is an American former Major League Baseball player. Nicknamed "Bedrock", he played from 1981 to 1995 with the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, and Minnesota Twins. Bedrosi ...

(1982; Rookie Pitcher of the Year) *

Craig McMurtry Joe Craig McMurtry (born November 5, 1959) is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves (1983–86), Texas Rangers (1988–90) and Houston Astros (1995). He was named the athletic director at Temple College in 2013 ...

(1983; Rookie Pitcher of the Year) *

(1990; Rookie Player of the Year) *

(2000; Rookie Player of the Year) *

(2010) *

(2011) * Spencer Strider (2022)

''USA Today'' NL Top Rookie

(2011)

''Baseball Prospectus'' Internet Baseball Awards NL Rookie of the Year

(2011)

''Baseball America'' All-Rookie Team

:''See: Baseball America#Baseball America All-Rookie Team'' *2010 –

(OF) and

Jonny Venters Jonathan William Venters (born March 20, 1985) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Rays and Washington Nationals. Career Minor leagues Venters was ...

(RP) *2011 –

(DH),

Brandon Beachy Brandon Alan Beachy (born September 3, 1986), is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers. Amateur career Beachy attended Northwestern Senior Hig ...

(SP; one of five), and

(CL) *2009 –

Tommy Hanson Thomas J. Hanson Jr. (August 28, 1986 November 9, 2015) was an American professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Hanson made his MLB debut with Atlanta on ...

(SP)

Topps All-Star Rookie teams The Topps All-Star Rookie Team, also known as the Topps ASRT, is a set of baseball cards issued by Topps Company, Inc., every year to commemorate notable Major League Baseball rookie players. History Since the 1960s, Topps' regular-issue basebal ...

*1961 –

Rico Carty Ricardo Adolfo Jacobo Carty (born September 1, 1939), nicknamed "Beeg Boy", is a Dominican former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 1963 to 1979, most prominently as a member of the Atlanta ...

(OF) *1969 –

Bob Didier Robert Daniel Didier (born February 16, 1949) is an American former catcher in Major League Baseball who played for three different teams from 1969 through 1974. Listed at , , he was a switch-hitter who threw right-handed. He entered the major ...

Jerry Royster Jeron Kennis Royster (born October 18, 1952) is an American former Major League Baseball player and coach. He was a third baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, Chicago White Sox, and the New York Yankees. He was ...

(3B) *1978 –

(3B) *1981 –

Rufino Linares Rufino de la Cruz Linares (February 28, 1951 – May 16, 1998) was a professional baseball player who played four seasons for the Atlanta Braves and California Angels of Major League Baseball. Born in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic, L ...

(OF) *1986 –

Andrés Thomas Andrés Péres Thomas (born November 10, 1963) is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as a shortstop for the Atlanta Braves from 1985-1990. He batted and threw right-handed. Thomas brought a power bat ...

(SS) *1988 – Ron Gant (2B) *1990 –

(OF) *1993 – Greg McMichael (RHP) *1994 –

(C), Jose Oliva (3B),

Ryan Klesko Ryan Anthony Klesko (born June 12, 1971) is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and corner outfielder who played for the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants. He attended Westminster High School in Westminster, C ...

(OF) *1995 –

(3B) *1996 –

Jermaine Dye Jermaine Trevell Dye (born January 28, 1974) is an American former professional baseball right fielder. Dye grew up in Northern California and was a multi-sport star at Will C. Wood High School in Vacaville. Dye attended Cosumnes River College in ...

(OF) *1997 –

(OF) *2000 –

(SS) *2002 –

Damian Moss Damian Joseph Moss (born 24 November 1976) is a retired Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. Career After making his Major League debut on 26 April, , with the Atlanta Braves, Moss would also spend the season in Atlanta, where he placed ...

(LHP) *2004 –

Adam LaRoche David Adam LaRoche (born November 6, 1979) is an American former professional baseball first baseman who played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, Arizona Diamondbac ...

(1B) *2005 – Brian McCann (C),

(OF) *2009 –

(RHP) *2010 –

(OF) *2011 –

(RP)

'' Players Choice Awards'' 'Comeback Player'

(2002, tie with Mike Lieberthal) *

(2010) *

(1993, 2000)

''Players Choice Awards'' Marvin Miller Man of the Year

:''Note: Awarded by fellow major-league players as the Man of the Year in Major League Baseball (not one for each league).'' *

(2002, 2003) *

(2012)

Lou Gehrig Memorial Award The Lou Gehrig Memorial Award is given annually to a Major League Baseball (MLB) player who best exhibits the character and integrity of Lou Gehrig, both on the field and off it. The award was created by the Phi Delta Theta fraternity in honor o ...

(1961) *

(1970) *

(1979) *

(1985) *

(2005)

''Baseball America'' Manager of the Year

:''See: Baseball America#Baseball America Manager of the Year'' *

(2004, 2010)

Team award

* – National League pennant * – National League pennant * – National League pennant * – National League pennant * – National League pennant * – National League pennant * – National League pennant * – National League pennant * – World Series championshipThe

World Series Trophy The Commissioner's Trophy is a trophy presented each year by the Commissioner of Baseball to Major League Baseball’s (MLB) World Series champion. Recent trophy designs contain flags representing each team in North America's top two league ...

was first awarded in 1967. In 1985, it was re-named the Commissioner's Trophy. From 1970 to 1984, the "Commissioner's Trophy" was the name of the award given to the All-Star Game MVP. * – National League pennant * – National League pennant * – World Series championship * – National League pennant *

1991 File:1991 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: Boris Yeltsin, elected as Russia's first president, waves the new flag of Russia after the 1991 Soviet coup d'état attempt, orchestrated by Soviet hardliners; Mount Pinatubo erupts in the Phi ...

–

Warren C. Giles Trophy 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 ...

(National League champion) * – ''Baseball America'' Organization of the Year *

1992 File:1992 Events Collage V1.png, From left, clockwise: Riots break out across Los Angeles, California after the police beating of Rodney King; El Al Flight 1862 crashes into a residential apartment building in Amsterdam after two of its engin ...

– Warren C. Giles Trophy (National League champion) *

1995 File:1995 Events Collage V2.png, From left, clockwise: O.J. Simpson is acquitted of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman from the year prior in "The Trial of the Century" in the United States; The Great Hanshin earthquake str ...

– Warren C. Giles Trophy (National League champion) * – Commissioner's Trophy (World Series champion) *

1996 File:1996 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: A bomb explodes at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, set off by a radical anti-abortionist; The center fuel tank explodes on TWA Flight 800, causing the plane to crash and killing everyone o ...

– Warren C. Giles Trophy (National League champion) * – ''Baseball America'' Organization of the Year *

1999 File:1999 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The funeral procession of King Hussein of Jordan in Amman; the 1999 İzmit earthquake kills over 17,000 people in Turkey; the Columbine High School massacre, one of the first major school shoot ...

– Warren C. Giles Trophy (National League champion) * – ''Baseball America'' Organization of the Year *

2021 File:2021 collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: the James Webb Space Telescope was launched in 2021; Protesters in Yangon, Myanmar following the coup d'état; A civil demonstration against the October 2021 coup in Sudan; Crowd shortly after t ...

– Warren C. Giles Trophy (National League champion) * – Commissioner's Trophy (World Series champion)

Team records (single-game, single-season, career)

Minor-league system

''Baseball America'' Minor League Player of the Year Award

(1995, 1996) *

(2009)

''USA Today'' Minor League Player of the Year Award

Mark Wohlers Mark Edward Wohlers (born January 23, 1970) is a former professional baseball pitcher. A right-hander, he played all or parts of 12 seasons in Major League Baseball, exclusively as a relief pitcher. He is best known for his years with the Atlanta ...

(1991) *

(1995, 1996) *

(2009)

Other achievements

National Baseball Hall of Fame

:''See: Atlanta Braves#Baseball Hall of Famers''

Braves Hall of Fame

Retired numbers

:''See: Atlanta Braves#Retired numbers''

Ford C. Frick Award (broadcasters)

:''See: Atlanta Braves#Ford C. Frick Award recipients (broadcasters)''

BBWAA Career Excellence Award (baseball writers)

''Sports Illustrated'' Sportsman of the Year

(1987; one of eight "Athletes Who Care" selected that year instead of the usual Sportsman of the Year)

Milwaukee Braves Wall of Honor

The Milwaukee Braves Wall of Honor at

American Family Field American Family Field is a retractable roof stadium used primarily for baseball. It is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, just southwest of the intersection of Interstate 94 and Brewers Boulevard. It is the home of Major League Baseball's ...

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Milwaukee ( ), officially the City of Milwaukee, is both the most populous and most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Milwaukee County. With a population of 577,222 at the 2020 census, Milwaukee i ...

, is an exhibit that commemorates players who made significant contributions to the Braves during their time in the city from 1953 to 1965.

League leaders

League leader means they led the

National League The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League (NL), is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States and Canada, and the world's oldest extant professional team s ...

in the particular category. (Not the entire

MLB Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball organization and the oldest major professional sports league in the world. MLB is composed of 30 total teams, divided equally between the National League (NL) and the American League (AL), ...

or the

American Association American Association may refer to: Baseball * American Association (1882–1891), a major league active from 1882 to 1891 * American Association (1902–1997), a minor league active from 1902 to 1962 and 1969 to 1997 * American Association of Profe ...

(before 1900).)

Win (baseball), Wins

16 (2006)*, 24 (1996) *

21 (2000), 20 (1998), * Denny Neagle 20 (1997) * Russ Ortiz 21 (2003) *

7 (2020)Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on baseball, *

Save (baseball), Saves

46 (2011)Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award, *, 42 (2012) *

55 (2002)

Earned run average, E.R.A.

* Jim Turner (baseball), Jim Turner 2.38 (1937) *

2.36 (1947), 2.10 (1953), 3.02 (1961) * Chet Nichols Jr. 2.88 (1951) *

2.70 (1956) *

1.87 (1967) * Buzz Capra 2.28 (1974) *

2.36 (1993), 1.56 (1994), 1.63 (1995), 2.22 (1998)

Strikeouts

* Tommy Bond (baseball), Tommy Bond 170 (1877), 182 (1878) * Vic Willis 225 (1902) *

276 (1996), 215 (1992) *

262 (1977) *

183 (1952), 164 (1951)*, 191 (1950), 151 (1949)

Home runs

* Charley Jones 9 (1879 – Boston Red Caps (Braves)) * Jim O Rourke 6 (1880 – Boston Red Caps (Braves)) * Harry Stovey 16 (1891 – Boston Beaneaters (Braves)) * Hugh Duffy 11 (1897), 18 (1894) – Boston Beaneaters (Braves) * Jimmy Collins 15 (1898 – Boston Beaneaters (Braves)) * Herman Long (baseball), Herman Long 12 (1900 – Boston Beaneaters (Braves)) * Dave Brain 10 (1907 – Boston Doves (Braves)) * Fred Beck 10 (1910 – Boston Doves (Braves)) * Wally Berger 34 (1935 – Boston Braves) * Tommy Holmes 28 (1945 – Boston Braves) *

47 (1953), 46, (1959) *

44 (1966), 39 (1967), 44 (1963), 44 (1957) *

36 (1984), 37 (1985) *

51 (2005) *

18 (2020)

Batting average (baseball), Batting average

.387 (1928 – Boston Braves) *

.366 (1970) * Ralph Garr .353 (1974) *

.319 (1991) *

.364 (2008) *

.328 (1956), .355 (1959)

On-base percentage

.454 (1970) *

.470 (2008)

Hit (baseball), Hits

200 (1956), 223 (1959) * Red Schoendienst 200 (1957) * Felipe Alou 218 (1966), 210 (1968)* * Ralph Garr 214 (1974) *

187 (1991), 199 (1992) * Tommy Holmes 191 (1947), 224 (1945) * Eddie Brown (baseball), Eddie Brown 201 (1926) * Doc Miller 192, (1911) * Ginger Beaumont 187, (1907) * Hugh Duffy 237, (1894) * Ezra Sutton 162, (1884) * Deacon White 103, (1877)

Stolen bases

61 (2011) * Bill Bruton 25 (1955), 34 (1954), 26 (1953) * Sam Jethroe 35 (1951), 35 (1950)

Run (baseball), Runs

* Dale Murphy 118 (1985) * Hank Aaron 113 (1967), 121 (1963), 118 (1957) * Felipe Alou 122 (1966) * Bill Bruton 112 (1960) * Earl Torgeson 120 (1950) * Freddie Freeman 51 (2020)

Footnotes

{{DEFAULTSORT:Atlanta Braves Award Winners And League Leaders Atlanta Braves lists Major League Baseball team trophies and awards

Award winners

Most Valuable Player In team sports, a most valuable player award, abbreviated 'MVP award', is an honor typically bestowed upon an individual (or individuals, in the instance of a tie) whose individual performance is the greatest in an entire league, for a partic ...

Cy Young Award The Cy Young Award is given annually to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB), one each for the American League (AL) and National League (NL). The award was first introduced in 1956 by Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick in honor of Ha ...

Jackie Robinson, Rookie of the Year Award

Manager of the Year Award In Major League Baseball, the Manager of the Year Award is an honor given annually since 1983 to two outstanding managers, one each in the American League (AL) and the National League (NL). The winner is voted on by 30 members of the Baseball Writ ...

Platinum Glove Award The Rawlings Gold Glove Award, usually referred to as simply the Gold Glove, is the award given annually to the Major League Baseball (MLB) players judged to have exhibited superior individual fielding performances at each fielding position in bo ...

Gold Glove Award The Rawlings Gold Glove Award, usually referred to as simply the Gold Glove, is the award given annually to the Major League Baseball (MLB) players judged to have exhibited superior individual fielding performances at each fielding position in bo ...

Wilson Overall Defensive Player of the Year Award

Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award

Silver Slugger Award

Hank Aaron Award The Hank Aaron Award is given annually to the Major League Baseball (MLB) 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 Ha ...

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 (DH) ...

MLB Delivery Man of the Year Award

Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year Award

Comeback Player of the Year Award

MLB "This Year in Baseball Awards"

"This Year in Baseball Awards" Pitcher of the Year

"GIBBY Awards" Closer of the Year

"This Year in Baseball Awards" Setup Pitcher of the Year

"GIBBY Awards" Best Defensive Player

Roberto Clemente Award The Roberto Clemente Award is given annually to the Major League Baseball (MLB) player who "best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team", as voted on by baseball fan ...

NL All-Stars

World Series MVP The Willie Mays World Series Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award is given to the Major League Baseball (MLB) player deemed to have the most impact on his team's performance in the World Series, which is the final round of the MLB postseason. The aw ...

National League Championship Series MVP

All-Star Game MVP

Major League Baseball All-Century Team In 1999, the Major League Baseball All-Century Team was chosen by popular vote of fans. To select the team, a panel of experts first compiled a list of the 100 greatest Major League Baseball (MLB) players from the 20th century. Over two million f ... ()

''DHL'' Hometown Heroes (2006)

Major League Baseball All-Time Team The Major League Baseball All-Time Team was chosen in 1997 to comprise the top manager and top player in each of 13 positional categories across Major League Baseball history. The team, announced by Classic Sports Network in conjunction with the ...

Baseball's 100 Greatest Players (1998; ''The Sporting News'')

''Baseball Prospectus'' "Internet Baseball Awards" Team of the Decade (1999)

'' Players Choice Awards'' Player of the Year

'' Players Choice Awards'' NL Outstanding Player

'' Players Choice Awards'' NL Outstanding Pitcher

Rolaids Relief Man of the Year Award (NL)

''Baseball America'' Rookie of the Year

'' Players Choice Awards'' NL Outstanding Rookie

''Sporting News'' NL Rookie of the Year Award

''USA Today'' NL Top Rookie

''Baseball Prospectus'' Internet Baseball Awards NL Rookie of the Year

''Baseball America'' All-Rookie Team

Topps All-Star Rookie teams The Topps All-Star Rookie Team, also known as the Topps ASRT, is a set of baseball cards issued by Topps Company, Inc., every year to commemorate notable Major League Baseball rookie players. History Since the 1960s, Topps' regular-issue basebal ...

'' Players Choice Awards'' 'Comeback Player'

''Players Choice Awards'' Marvin Miller Man of the Year

Lou Gehrig Memorial Award The Lou Gehrig Memorial Award is given annually to a Major League Baseball (MLB) player who best exhibits the character and integrity of Lou Gehrig, both on the field and off it. The award was created by the Phi Delta Theta fraternity in honor o ...

''Baseball America'' Manager of the Year

Team award

Team records (single-game, single-season, career)

Minor-league system

''Baseball America'' Minor League Player of the Year Award

''USA Today'' Minor League Player of the Year Award

Other achievements

National Baseball Hall of Fame

Braves Hall of Fame

Retired numbers

Ford C. Frick Award (broadcasters)

BBWAA Career Excellence Award (baseball writers)

''Sports Illustrated'' Sportsman of the Year

Milwaukee Braves Wall of Honor

League leaders

Win (baseball), Wins

Save (baseball), Saves

Earned run average, E.R.A.

Strikeouts

Home runs

Batting average (baseball), Batting average

On-base percentage

Hit (baseball), Hits

Stolen bases

Run (baseball), Runs

See also

Footnotes

Major League Baseball All-Century Team In 1999, the Major League Baseball All-Century Team was chosen by popular vote of fans. To select the team, a panel of experts first compiled a list of the 100 greatest Major League Baseball (MLB) players from the 20th century. Over two million f ...
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