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MLB.com. Retrieved 2012-04-26. In 1998, an award for Manager of the Year was added in each league. Spira managed the awards until his death at the end of 2011. The awards were then named in his memory.

Winners

Since 1998, eight awards have been given each year. From 1991 to 1997, there were six awards each year.

1991–1999

:''See footnote''Internet Baseball Awards: History
(1991–2009). ''Baseball Prospectus''. Prospectus Entertainment Ventures, LLC. Retrieved 2011-06-04. 1991 *Most Valuable Player, AL: Cal Ripken, Orioles *Most Valuable Player, NL:

Barry Bonds Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24, 1964) is an American former professional baseball left fielder who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). Bonds was a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1986 to 1992 and the San Francisco Giants f ...

, Pirates *Cy Young, AL: Roger Clemens, Red Sox *Cy Young, NL: Tom Glavine, Braves *Rookie of the Year, AL: Chuck Knoblauch, Twins *Rookie of the Year, NL: Jeff Bagwell, Astros 1992 *Most Valuable Player, AL: Frank Thomas *Most Valuable Player, NL:

*Cy Young, AL: Roger Clemens *Cy Young, NL: Greg Maddux *Rookie of the Year, AL: Pat Listach *Rookie of the Year, NL: Reggie Sanders 1993 *Most Valuable Player, AL: Frank Thomas *Most Valuable Player, NL:

*Cy Young, AL: Kevin Appier *Cy Young, NL: Greg Maddux *Rookie of the Year, AL: Tim Salmon *Rookie of the Year, NL: Mike Piazza 1995 *Most Valuable Player, AL: Albert Belle *Most Valuable Player, NL: Greg Maddux *Cy Young, AL:

Randy Johnson Randall David Johnson (born September 10, 1963), nicknamed, "the Big Unit," is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (1988–2009) for six teams, primarily the Seattle Mariners and Arizo ...

*Cy Young, NL: Greg Maddux *Rookie of the Year, AL: Garret Anderson *Rookie of the Year, NL:

Hideo Nomo is a Japanese former baseball pitcher who played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) and Major League Baseball (MLB). He achieved early success in his native country, where he played with the Kintetsu Buffaloes from to . He then exploited a ...

1996 *Most Valuable Player, AL:

Alex Rodriguez Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975), nicknamed "A-Rod", is an American former professional baseball shortstop, third baseman and designated hitter and current businessman. Rodriguez played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (ML ...

*Most Valuable Player, NL: Mike Piazza *Cy Young, AL: Pat Hentgen *Cy Young, NL: Kevin Brown *Rookie of the Year, AL:

Derek Jeter Derek Sanderson Jeter ( ; born June 26, 1974), nicknamed "the Captain", is an American former professional baseball shortstop, businessman, and baseball executive. As a player, Jeter spent his entire 20-year Major League Baseball (MLB) caree ...

*Rookie of the Year, NL: Édgar Rentería 1997 *Most Valuable Player, AL: Ken Griffey *Most Valuable Player, NL: Mike Piazza *Cy Young, AL: Roger Clemens *Cy Young, NL: Pedro Martínez *Rookie of the Year, AL:

Nomar Garciaparra Anthony Nomar Garciaparra (; born July 23, 1973) is an American former Major League Baseball player and current SportsNet LA analyst. After playing parts of nine seasons as an All-Star shortstop for the Boston Red Sox, he played shortstop, Third ...

*Rookie of the Year, NL: Scott Rolen 1998 *Most Valuable Player, AL:

*Most Valuable Player, NL:

Mark McGwire Mark David McGwire (born October 1, 1963), nicknamed "Big Mac", is an American former professional baseball first baseman who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1986 to 2001 for the Oakland Athletics and the St. Louis Card ...

*Cy Young, AL: Roger Clemens *Cy Young, NL: Greg Maddux *Rookie of the Year, AL: Ben Grieve *Rookie of the Year, NL: Kerry Wood *Manager of the Year, AL: Joe Torre *Manager of the Year, NL:

Larry Dierker Lawrence Edward Dierker (born September 22, 1946) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher, manager, and broadcaster. During a 14-year baseball career as a pitcher, he pitched from 1964 to 1977 for the Houston Colt .45s/Astro ...

1999 *Most Valuable Player, AL: Pedro Martínez *Most Valuable Player, NL: Chipper Jones *Cy Young, AL: Pedro Martínez *Cy Young, NL:

*Rookie of the Year, AL: Carlos Beltrán *Rookie of the Year, NL: Scott Williamson *Manager of the Year, AL: Jimmy Williams *Manager of the Year, NL:

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 ...

Team of the Decade (1990–1999)

;MVP *

, Pirates–Giants ;Infield *Catcher: Mike Piazza, Dodgers–Marlins–Mets *First Base:

, Athletics–Cardinals *Second Base:

Roberto Alomar Roberto Alomar Velázquez (; ; born February 5, 1968) is a Puerto Ricans, Puerto Rican former second baseman who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for seventeen seasons. He is regarded as one of the greatest second basemen and all-around pla ...

, Padres–Blue Jays–Orioles–Indians *Shortstop: Barry Larkin, Reds *Third Base: Matt Williams, Giants–Indians–Diamondbacks ;Outfield *Left Field:

, Pirates–Giants *Center Field: Ken Griffey Jr., Mariners *Right Field:

Tony Gwynn Anthony Keith Gwynn Sr. (May 9, 1960 – June 16, 2014), nicknamed "Mr. Padre", was an American professional baseball right fielder, who played 20 seasons (1982–2001) in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres. The left-handed hi ...

, Padres *Designated Hitter (AL): Edgar Martínez, Mariners ;Rotation (top 5 starting pitchers) *''Pitcher of the Decade'': Greg Maddux, Cubs–Braves * Roger Clemens, Red Sox–Blue Jays–Yankees *

, Expos–Mariners–Astros–Diamondbacks * Tom Glavine, Braves * Pedro Martínez, Dodgers–Expos–Red Sox ;Bullpen (top 6 relief pitchers) *''Reliever of the Decade'':

Dennis Eckersley Dennis Lee Eckersley (born October 3, 1954), nicknamed "Eck", is an American former professional baseball pitcher and color commentator. Between 1975 and 1998, he pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, ...

, Athletics–Cardinals–Red Sox * Trevor Hoffman, Marlins–Padres * John Wetteland, Dodgers–Expos–Yankees–Rangers *

John Franco John Anthony Franco (born September 17, 1960) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed relief pitcher between and . Franco established himself as an Major League Baseball All-Star Ga ...

, Mets * Jeff Montgomery, Royals * Randy Myers, Reds–Padres–Cubs–Orioles–Blue Jays

2000–2009

:''See footnote'' 2000 *Most Valuable Player, AL: Jason Giambi *Most Valuable Player, NL:

*Cy Young, AL: Pedro Martínez *Cy Young, NL:

*Rookie of the Year, AL: Kazuhiro Sasaki *Rookie of the Year, NL:

Rick Ankiel Richard Alexander Ankiel (; born July 19, 1979) is an American former professional baseball center fielder and pitcher. He spent most of his Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the St. Louis Cardinals, but also played for the Kansas City Roya ...

*Manager of the Year, AL: Jerry Manuel *Manager of the Year, NL: Dusty Baker 2001 *Most Valuable Player, AL: Jason Giambi, Athletics *Most Valuable Player, NL:

, Giants *Cy Young, AL: Freddy García, Mariners *Cy Young, NL:

, Diamondbacks *Rookie of the Year, AL: Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners *Rookie of the Year, NL:

Albert Pujols José Alberto Pujols Alcántara (, ; born December 11, 1985) is a Dominicans, Dominican professional baseball Manager (baseball), manager and former first baseman and designated hitter who is the manager of the Leones del Escogido of the Domin ...

, Cardinals *Manager of the Year, AL:

Lou Piniella Louis Victor Piniella ( usually ; born August 28, 1943) is a former professional baseball player and manager. An outfielder, he played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Royals a ...

, Mariners *Manager of the Year, NL: Larry Bowa, Phillies 2002 *Most Valuable Player, AL:

*Most Valuable Player, NL:

*Cy Young, AL: Pedro Martínez *Cy Young, NL:

*Rookie of the Year, AL: Eric Hinske *Rookie of the Year, NL: Jason Jennings *Manager of the Year, AL: Mike Scioscia *Manager of the Year, NL: Jim Tracy 2003 *Most Valuable Player, AL:

, Rangers *Most Valuable Player, NL:

, Giants *Cy Young, AL: Roy Halladay, Blue Jays *Cy Young, NL: Mark Prior, Cubs *Rookie of the Year, AL: Ángel Berroa, Royals *Rookie of the Year, NL: Brandon Webb, Diamondbacks *Manager of the Year, AL: Tony Peña, Royals *Manager of the Year, NL: Jack McKeon, Marlins 2004 *Most Valuable Player, AL:

Vladimir Guerrero Vladimir Guerrero Alvino (born February 9, 1975), nicknamed "Vlad the Impaler", is a People of the Dominican Republic, Dominican former professional baseball player who spent 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a right fielder and des ...

*Most Valuable Player, NL:

*Cy Young, AL: Johan Santana *Cy Young, NL:

*Rookie of the Year, AL: Bobby Crosby *Rookie of the Year, NL: Jason Bay *Manager of the Year, AL: Buck Showalter *Manager of the Year, NL:

2005 *Most Valuable Player, AL:

, Yankees *Most Valuable Player, NL:

, Cardinals *Cy Young, AL: Johan Santana, Twins *Cy Young, NL: Roger Clemens, Astros *Rookie of the Year, AL: Huston Street, Athletics *Rookie of the Year, NL: Ryan Howard, Phillies *Manager of the Year, AL: Ozzie Guillén, White Sox *Manager of the Year, NL:

, Braves 2006 *Most Valuable Player, AL:

*Most Valuable Player, NL:

*Cy Young, AL: Johan Santana *Cy Young, NL: Brandon Webb *Rookie of the Year, AL: Francisco Liriano *Rookie of the Year, NL: Hanley Ramírez *Manager of the Year, AL: Jim Leyland *Manager of the Year, NL: Joe Girardi 2007 :''See footnote'' *Most Valuable Player, AL:

*Most Valuable Player, NL:

Matt Holliday Matthew Thomas Holliday (born January 15, 1980) is an American former professional baseball left fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2004 to 2018 for the Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals, and New York ...

*Cy Young, AL: CC Sabathia *Cy Young, NL: Jake Peavy *Rookie of the Year, AL: Dustin Pedroia *Rookie of the Year, NL:

Ryan Braun Ryan Joseph Braun (born November 17, 1983) is an American former professional baseball left fielder who played his entire career for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2007 to 2020. Braun also played right fielder, right ...

*Manager of the Year, AL: Eric Wedge *Manager of the Year, NL: Clint Hurdle 2008 *Most Valuable Player, AL: Dustin Pedroia *Most Valuable Player, NL:

*Cy Young, AL: Cliff Lee *Cy Young, NL: Tim Lincecum *Rookie of the Year, AL: Evan Longoria *Rookie of the Year, NL: Geovany Soto *Manager of the Year, AL:

Joe Maddon Joseph John Maddon (born February 8, 1954) is an American former professional baseball manager (baseball), manager and coach. He has managed the Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago Cubs, and Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). After playing ...

*Manager of the Year, NL:

2009 :''See footnotes'' *Most Valuable Player, AL: Joe Mauer *Most Valuable Player, NL:

*Cy Young, AL: Zack Greinke *Cy Young, NL: Tim Lincecum *Rookie of the Year, AL: Rick Porcello *Rookie of the Year, NL: Tommy Hanson *Manager of the Year, AL: Mike Scioscia *Manager of the Year, NL: Jim Tracy

2010–2019

2010 :''See footnotes'' *Most Valuable Player, AL:

Josh Hamilton Joshua Holt Hamilton (born May 21, 1981) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 2007 to 2015, most prominently as a member of the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers teams ...

, Rangers *Most Valuable Player, NL: Joey Votto, Reds *Cy Young, AL: Félix Hernández, Mariners *Cy Young, NL: Roy Halladay, Phillies *Rookie of the Year, AL: Neftalí Feliz, Rangers *Rookie of the Year, NL: Buster Posey, Giants *Manager of the Year, AL:

Ron Washington Ronald Washington (born April 29, 1952) is an American professional baseball Manager (baseball), manager, Coach (baseball), coach, and former infielder. Since November 2023, Washington has been the manager of the Los Angeles Angels of Major Leagu ...

, Rangers *Manager of the Year, NL:

Bud Black Harry Ralston "Bud" Black (born June 30, 1957) is an American professional baseball manager and pitcher who most recently served as manager of the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB from 1981 through 1995, most not ...

, Padres 2011 :''See footnotes'' *Most Valuable Player, AL: José Bautista, Blue Jays *Most Valuable Player, NL:: Matt Kemp, Dodgers *Cy Young, AL: Justin Verlander, Tigers *Cy Young, NL: Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers *Rookie of the Year, AL: Michael Pineda, Mariners *Rookie of the Year, NL: Craig Kimbrel, Braves *Manager of the Year, AL:

, Rays *Manager of the Year, NL: Kirk Gibson, Diamondbacks 2012 :''See footnotes'' *Most Valuable Player, AL:

Mike Trout Michael Nelson Trout (born August 7, 1991) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). Trout is an 11-time Major League Baseball All-Star Game, All-Star, three-time American League (A ...

, Angels *Most Valuable Player, NL:: Buster Posey, Giants *Cy Young, AL: Justin Verlander, Tigers *Cy Young, NL: R. A. Dickey, Mets *Rookie of the Year, AL:

, Angels *Rookie of the Year, NL: Bryce Harper, Nationals *Manager of the Year, AL: Buck Showalter, Orioles *Manager of the Year, NL: Davey Johnson, Nationals 2013 *Most Valuable Player, AL:

, Angels *Most Valuable Player, NL: Andrew McCutchen, Pirates *Cy Young, AL: Max Scherzer, Tigers *Cy Young, NL: Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers *Rookie of the Year, AL: Wil Myers, Rays *Rookie of the Year, NL: Jose Fernández, Marlins *Manager of the Year, AL: John Farrell, Red Sox *Manager of the Year, NL: Clint Hurdle, Pirates 2014 :''See footnote'' *Most Valuable Player, AL:

, Angels *Most Valuable Player, NL: Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers *Pitcher of the Year, AL: Corey Kluber, Indians *Pitcher of the Year, NL: Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers *Rookie of the Year, AL: José Abreu, White Sox *Rookie of the Year, NL: Jacob deGrom, Mets *Manager of the Year, AL: Buck Showalter, Orioles *Manager of the Year, NL: Clint Hurdle, Pirates 2015 :''See footnote'' *Most Valuable Player, AL: Josh Donaldson, Blue Jays *Most Valuable Player, NL: Bryce Harper, Nationals *Pitcher of the Year, AL: Dallas Keuchel, Astros *Pitcher of the Year, NL: Jake Arrieta, Cubs *Rookie of the Year, AL: Carlos Correa, Astros *Rookie of the Year, NL: Kris Bryant, Cubs *Manager of the Year, AL: A. J. Hinch, Astros *Manager of the Year, NL:

, Cubs 2016 :''See footnote'' *Most Valuable Player, AL:

, Angels *Most Valuable Player, NL: Kris Bryant, Cubs *Pitcher of the Year, AL: Justin Verlander, Tigers *Pitcher of the Year, NL: Max Scherzer, Nationals *Rookie of the Year, AL: Michael Fulmer, Tigers *Rookie of the Year, NL: Corey Seager, Dodgers *Manager of the Year, AL: Terry Francona, Indians *Manager of the Year, NL:

, Cubs 2017 :''Was not held''

Footnotes

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External links

Internet Baseball Awards
Major League Baseball trophies and awards Awards established in 1991 1991 establishments in the United States

Winners

1991–1999

Team of the Decade (1990–1999)

2000–2009

2010–2019

See also

Footnotes

External links