The Legacy Awards are presented annually by the

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(NLBM), headquartered in

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. The "Hall of Game Award"—established in 2014 and honoring players who personify "the spirit of the way the game was played in the

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"—is the only such award actively presented since 2018. A number of Legacy Awards were previously issued to the best players,

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, and executives in each league of

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(MLB), for on-field and off-the-field achievement. The awards were named for legendary players of

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, and first presented following the 2000 MLB season. Awards were later added for baseball writers and

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History

The first Legacy Awards were presented in November 2000 at the "Legacy 2000 Players’ Reunion and Awards Banquet", which was organized to honor the 10th anniversary of the opening of the museum and the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Negro National League. For the next nine years (2001–2009), each year's awards were presented at a banquet in January or February of the following year. Proceeds from the Legacy Awards annual banquets were used for the benefit of the museum. In 2010, there was no banquet. Instead, the awards were presented at separate events at the museum and in various major-league ballparks through the spring of 2011. The 12th annual awards (for 2011) were presented at an awards banquet on January 28, 2012. In January 2013, NLBM president Bob Kendrick announced that the 2013 awards banquet would be the final one held. All further awards would be presented in the same manner as the 2010 awards, at various MLB ballparks or at the museum if the award winner happened to be in Kansas City to play against the Royals. The logistics of off-season travel were the primary reason cited by Kendrick for this change. Of all those honored for their 2012 season, only Everth Cabrera of the

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, traveling from his off-season home in

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, was able to make it to Kansas City for the January banquet and presentation. The "Hall of Game Award", established in 2014, is the only award actively presented since 2018. Awards have been issued in the following categories: *Hall of Game Award – former Major League Baseball stars *Oscar Charleston Legacy Award – "Most Valuable Players" in the National (NL) and American (AL) leagues *Pitcher of the Year – "Pitchers of the Year" in the NL and AL: **Leroy "Satchel" Paige Legacy Award (2000–2005) **Wilbur "Bullet" Rogan Legacy Award (2006–present) *Larry Doby Legacy Award – "Rookies of the Year" in the NL and AL *Hilton Smith Legacy Award – "Relievers of the Year" in the NL and AL *Walter "Buck" Leonard Legacy Award – batting champions in the NL and AL *Josh Gibson Legacy Award – "Home Run" leaders in the NL and AL *James "Cool Papa" Bell Legacy Award – "Stolen Base" leaders in the NL and AL *Charles Isham "C. I." Taylor Legacy Award – "Managers of the Year" in the NL and AL *Andrew "Rube" Foster Legacy Award – "Executives of the Year" in the NL and AL *Kansas City Mondards Award - Royals player and pitcher of the year *John Henry "Pop" Lloyd Legacy Award – in recognition of "Baseball and Community Leadership" *Sam Lacy Legacy Award – "Baseball Writer of the Year" *Jackie Robinson Lifetime Achievement Award – for "Career Excellence in the Face of Adversity" *John "Buck" O'Neil Legacy Award – to a local or national corporate/private philanthropist for "Outstanding Support of the NLBM" Winners of each award are listed below.

Active awards

Hall of Game Award

The Hall of Game Award was introduced by the NLBM on February 13, 2014. The Hall of Game annually honors former Major League Baseball (MLB) stars who played the game with the same passion, determination, flair and skill exhibited by the heroes of the Negro leagues. In addition to the ceremony, Hall of Game inductees will also receive permanent recognition as part of the future Buck O’Neil Education and Research Center being developed by the NLBM at the site of the Paseo YMCA, the birthplace of the Negro leagues. *2014:

Lou Brock Louis Clark Brock (June 18, 1939September 6, 2020) was an American professional baseball left fielder. He began his 19-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the 1961 Chicago Cubs but spent most of it as a left fielder for the St. Louis ...

Roberto Clemente Roberto Enrique Clemente Walker (; August 18, 1934 – December 31, 1972) was a Puerto Rican professional baseball player who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, primarily as a right fielder. On December ...

Joe Morgan Joe Leonard Morgan (September 19, 1943 – October 11, 2020) was an American professional baseball second baseman who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Houston Colt .45s / Astros, Cincinnati Reds, San Fran ...

Dave Winfield David Mark Winfield (born October 3, 1951) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) right fielder. He is the special assistant to the executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association. Over his 22-year career, he playe ...

. ''NLBM.com''. Retrieved on April 26, 2015. *2015:

Rickey Henderson Rickey Nelson Henley Henderson (December 25, 1958 – December 20, 2024), nicknamed "Man of Steal", was an American professional baseball left fielder who played 25 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for nine teams from 1979 to 2003, inc ...

Ferguson Jenkins Ferguson Arthur "Fergie" Jenkins Order of Canada, CM (born December 13, 1942) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher and Coach (baseball), coach. He played Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1965 to 1983 for the Philadelphia Phillies, C ...

Ozzie Smith Osborne Earl Smith (born December 26, 1954) is an American former professional baseball player. Nicknamed "The Wizard of Oz", Smith played shortstop for the San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals in Major League Baseball, winning the National ...

Luis Tiant Luis Clemente Tiant Vega () (November 23, 1940 – October 8, 2024), nicknamed "El Tiante", was a Cuban professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 19 years, primarily for the Cleveland Indians and the Boston R ...

*2016:

Orlando Cepeda Orlando Manuel Cepeda Pennes (; September 17, 1937 – June 28, 2024), nicknamed "the Baby Bull" and "Peruchin", was a Puerto Rican first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for six teams from 1958 to 1974, primarily the San Francisco G ...

Andre Dawson Andre Nolan Dawson (born July 10, 1954), nicknamed "the Hawk" and "Awesome Dawson", is an American former professional baseball outfielder who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for four different teams as a center and r ...

Tony Oliva Tony Pedro Oliva Lopez (born Antonio Oliva Lopez Hernandes Javique; July 20, 1938) is a Cuban former professional baseball player and coach. He played his entire career in Major League Baseball as a right fielder and designated hitter for the M ...

Tim Raines Timothy Raines Sr. (born September 16, 1959), nicknamed "Rock",Raines received this nickname at an Expo rookie camp when he was seventeen, based on his physique. is an American professional baseball coach and former player. He played as a left ...

*2017:

Al Oliver Albert Oliver Jr. (born October 14, 1946) is an Americans, American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder and first baseman from through , most notably as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates teams ...

Tony Pérez Atanasio "Tony" Pérez Rigal (born May 14, 1942) is a Cuban-American former professional baseball player, coach and manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a first baseman and third baseman from through , most notably as a member ...

, Lee Smith,

Maury Wills Maurice Morning Wills (October 2, 1932 – September 19, 2022) was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop from 1959 to 1972, most prominently as an integral member of the Los Ange ...

*2018:

Dick Allen Richard Anthony Allen (March 8, 1942 – December 7, 2020), nicknamed "Crash" and "the Wampum Walloper", was an American professional baseball player. During his 15-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, he played as a first baseman and thir ...

Kenny Lofton Kenneth Lofton (born May 31, 1967) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) center fielder. Lofton was a six-time All-Star (1994–1999), four-time Gold Glove Award winner (1993–1996), and at retirement, was ranked 15th among ...

Eddie Murray Eddie Clarence Murray (born February 24, 1956), nicknamed "Steady Eddie", is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman, designated hitter, and coach. Spending most of his MLB career with the Baltimore Orioles, he ranks fourth ...

, J. R. Richard ** Note: Mudcat Grant was originally slated for induction but was unable to attend. *2019: Eric Davis,

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. Nicknamed "Crime Dog", a word play on McGruff the Crime Dog, he was one of the ...

Dave Parker David Gene Parker (born June 9, 1951), nicknamed "the Cobra", is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a right fielder from 1973 to 1991. A seven-time All-Star, Parker won two National League ba ...

, Dave Stewart *2023: ''Vida Blue, Al Downing, Dwight Gooden, Mike Norris and Dontrelle Willis 9' **Note: CC Sabathia and David Price had schedule conflicts and will be inducted in a subsequent class.

Inactive awards

Oscar Charleston Legacy Award

The

Oscar Charleston Oscar McKinley Charleston (October 14, 1896 – October 5, 1954) was an American center fielder, first baseman and manager in Negro league baseball and the Cuban League. Over his 43-year baseball career, Charleston played or managed with more th ...

Legacy Award is given annually to the "Most Valuable Players" in the National and American leagues. * 2001:

Jason Giambi Jason Gilbert Giambi (; born January 8, 1971) is an American former professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter. In his Major League Baseball (MLB) career, which began in 1995, Giambi played for the Oakland Athletics, New York Yank ...

(Athletics; AL) * 2002:

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 ...

(Giants; NL)and

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 ...

(Rangers; AL) * 2003: Alex Rodriguez (Rangers; AL) * 2004:

(Giants; NL) and

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. After his playing career, he became a sports agent. For most of his c ...

(Yankees; AL) * 2005:

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; NL) and Alex Rodriguez (Yankees; AL) * 2006:

Ryan Howard Ryan James Howard (born November 19, 1979), nicknamed "the Big Piece", is an American former professional baseball first baseman. Howard spent his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career playing for the Philadelphia Phillies, from to . He is ...

(Phillies; NL) and

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 ...

(Yankees; AL) * 2007:

Jimmy Rollins James Calvin Rollins (born November 27, 1978), nicknamed "J-Roll", is an American former professional baseball shortstop, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (–), Los Angeles Dodgers (), and Chicago White S ...

(Phillies; NL) and

(Yankees; AL) * 2008:

(Cardinals; NL) and

Joe Mauer Joseph Patrick Mauer (born April 19, 1983) is an American former professional baseball catcher and first baseman who spent his entire 15-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Minnesota Twins. Regarded as one of the greatest contact h ...

(Twins; AL) * 2009: Albert Pujols (Cardinals; NL) and Joe Mauer (Twins; AL) * 2010:

Joey Votto Joseph Daniel Votto (born September 10, 1983) is a Canadian-American former professional baseball first baseman who spent his entire 17-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Cincinnati Reds from 2007 to 2023. He was the second Canad ...

(Reds; NL) and

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; AL) * 2011: Matt Kemp (Dodgers; NL) and

Curtis Granderson Curtis Granderson Jr. (born March 16, 1981), nicknamed "the Grandyman", is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Los Ange ...

(Yankees; AL) * 2012:

Andrew McCutchen Andrew Stefan McCutchen (born October 10, 1986) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the San Francisco Giants, New Y ...

(Pirates; NL) and

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; AL) * 2013: * 2014: * 2015:

Bryce Harper Bryce Aron Max Harper (born October 16, 1992) is an American professional baseball first baseman and right fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Washington Nationals. One o ...

(Nationals; NL) and

Josh Donaldson Joshua Adam Donaldson (born December 8, 1985) is an American former professional baseball third baseman. In his 13-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, he played for the Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves ...

(Blue Jays; AL) * 2016:

Kris Bryant Kristopher Lee Bryant (born January 4, 1992), nicknamed "KB", is an American professional baseball designated hitter, outfielder, and third baseman for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the ...

(Cubs; NL) and

Mookie Betts Markus Lynn "Mookie" Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox. ...

(Red Sox; AL) * 2017:

Pitcher of the Year

Leroy "Satchel" Paige Legacy Award

The

Satchel Paige Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige (July 7, 1906 – June 8, 1982) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Negro league baseball and Major League Baseball (MLB). His career spanned five decades and culminated with his induction in ...

Legacy Award was given annually to the best pitchers in the National and American leagues. * 2001:

Roger Clemens William Roger Clemens (born August 4, 1962), nicknamed "Rocket", is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), most notably with the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees and also played ...

(Yankees; AL) * 2002:

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 ...

(Diamondbacks; NL) and

Barry Zito Barry William Zito (born May 13, 1978) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants. His pitching repertoire consisted of a curveball ...

(Athletics; AL) * 2003: * 2004:

(Astros; NL) and

Johan Santana Johan Alexander Santana Araque (; born March 13, 1979) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball starting pitcher. Santana pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins from 2000 to 2007 and for the New York Mets from 2008 ...

(Twins; AL) * 2005:

Dontrelle Willis Dontrelle Wayne Willis (born January 12, 1982), nicknamed "the D-Train", is an American former professional baseball pitcher. A left-hander, he played in Major League Baseball for the Miami Marlins, Florida Marlins, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamo ...

(Marlins; NL) and

(Twins; AL)

Wilbur "Bullet" Rogan Legacy Award

The Wilbur "Bullet" Rogan Legacy Award is given annually to the "Pitchers of the Year" in the National and American leagues. * 2006: Brandon Webb (Diamondbacks; NL)and

(Twins; AL) * 2007:

Jake Peavy Jacob Edward Peavy (born May 31, 1981) is an American former professional baseball pitcher, who is currently an on-air analyst for MLB Network. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, ...

(Padres; NL) and

CC Sabathia Carsten Charles Sabathia Jr. (born July 21, 1980) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Yankees. Sabathia batted and th ...

(Indians; AL) * 2008: * 2009:

Chris Carpenter Christopher John Carpenter (born April 27, 1975) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals from 1997 to 2012. A Cy Young Award wi ...

(Cardinals; NL) and

Zack Greinke Donald Zackary Greinke ( ; born October 21, 1983) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. Greinke last played for the Kansas City Royals, with whom he played across two stints, from his 2004 debut to 2010, and from 202 ...

(Royals; AL) * 2010:

Roy Halladay Harry Leroy Halladay III (May 14, 1977 – November 7, 2017) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies between 1998 and 2013. His nickname, "Doc ...

(Phillies; NL) and

(Yankees; AL) * 2011:

Clayton Kershaw Clayton Edward Kershaw (born March 19, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). A left-handed starting pitcher, Kershaw has spent his entire MLB career with the Dodgers s ...

(Dodgers; NL) and

Justin Verlander Justin Brooks Verlander ( ; born February 20, 1983) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, and New York M ...

(Tigers; AL) * 2012: R. A. Dickey (Mets; NL) and David Price (Rays; AL) * 2013: * 2014: * 2015: * 2016:

Max Scherzer Maxwell Martin Scherzer (born July 27, 1984), nicknamed "Mad Max", is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Detroit Tige ...

(Nationals; NL) and

Rick Porcello Frederick Alfred Porcello III (born December 27, 1988) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox and New York Mets. Selected by the Tigers in the 2007 ML ...

(Red Sox; AL) * 2017:

Larry Doby Legacy Award

:''Note: This should not be confused with the Larry Doby Award, which is presented to the MLB "Futures Game" MVP.'' The

Larry Doby Lawrence Eugene Doby (December 13, 1923 – June 18, 2003) was an American professional baseball player in the Negro league baseball, Negro leagues and Major League Baseball (MLB) who was the second black player to break baseball color line, bas ...

Legacy Award is given annually to the "Rookies of the Year" in the National and American leagues. * 2001: * 2002: Jason Jennings (Rockies; NL) and Eric Hinske (Blue Jays; AL) * 2003: * 2004:

Khalil Greene Khalil Thabit Greene (born October 21, 1979) is an American former professional baseball shortstop. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals. Despite playing in fewer than five full seasons for t ...

(Padres; NL) and Bobby Crosby (Athletics; AL) * 2005:

(Phillies; NL) and Robinson Cano (Yankees; AL) * 2006:

Ryan Zimmerman Ryan Wallace Zimmerman (born September 28, 1984) is an American former professional baseball infielder who spent his entire 17-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Washington Nationals. Zimmerman graduated from Floyd E. Kellam High S ...

(Nationals; NL) and

(Tigers; AL) * 2007:

Troy Tulowitzki Troy Trevor Tulowitzki (born October 10, 1984), nicknamed "Tulo", is an American professional baseball coach and former shortstop who played 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), primarily with the Colorado Rockies. He also played for the T ...

(Rockies; NL) and

Dustin Pedroia Any addition of 2018 will be reverted. Only players who were on a winning team's active roster during a World Series are listed as "World Series champions" in this context. Note that this is the same criterion as is used by Baseball-reference.com ...

(Red Sox; AL) * 2008: * 2009:

(Pirates; NL) and

Elvis Andrus Elvis Augusto Andrus Torres (born August 26, 1988) is a Venezuelan-American former professional baseball shortstop. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics, and Chicago White Sox. He was a two-time All- ...

(Rangers; AL) * 2010: Buster Posey (Giants; NL) and

Neftalí Feliz Neftalí Feliz Antonio (; born May 2, 1988) is a People of the Dominican Republic, Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rang ...

(Rangers; AL) * 2011:

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

(Braves; NL) and

Eric Hosmer Eric John Hosmer (born October 24, 1989) is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago Cubs. Internationally, Hosmer ...

(Royals; AL) * 2012:

(Nationals; NL) and

(Angels: AL) * 2013: * 2014: * 2015: * 2016:

Corey Seager Corey Drew Seager (born April 27, 1994) is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is often regarded as one of the best sh ...

(Dodgers; NL) and Michael Fulmer (Tigers; AL) * 2017:

Hilton Smith Legacy Award

The

Hilton Smith Hilton Lee Smith (February 27, 1907 – November 18, 1983) was an American right-handed pitcher in Negro league baseball. He pitched alongside Satchel Paige for the Kansas City Monarchs and Bismarck Churchills between 1932 and 1948. He was induc ...

Legacy Award is given annually to the "Relievers of the Year" in the National and American leagues. * 2002:

John Smoltz John Andrew Smoltz (born May 15, 1967), nicknamed "Smoltzie" and "Marmaduke", is an American former baseball pitcher who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 2009, all but the last year with the Atlanta Braves. An eight-time Ma ...

(Braves; NL) and Eddie Guardado (Twins; AL) * 2003: * 2004:

Jason Isringhausen Jason Derik Isringhausen ( born September 7, 1972) is an American former professional baseball pitcher and coach. He pitched in Major League Baseball from 1995 through 2012 for the New York Mets, Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay ...

(Cardinals; NL),

Armando Benítez Armando Germán Benítez (born November 3, 1972) is a Dominican former major league relief pitcher. Benítez debuted with the Baltimore Orioles in 1994 and within a few years became their closer. He was a reliever for several other organizations ...

(Marlins; NL), and

Mariano Rivera Mariano Rivera (born November 29, 1969) is a Panamanian Americans, Panamanian-American former professional baseball pitcher who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, from 1995 to 2013. Nicknamed "Mo" and " ...

(Yankees; AL) * 2005: Chad Cordero (Nationals; NL), and

Bob Wickman Robert Joe Wickman (born February 6, 1969) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for five teams: the New York Yankees (–), Milwaukee Brewers (1996–), Cleveland Indians ...

(Indians; AL) * 2006:

Trevor Hoffman Trevor William Hoffman (born October 13, 1967) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 18 years in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1993 to 2010. A long-time closer, he pitched for the Florida Marlins, San Diego Padres, ...

(Padres; NL) and Francisco Rodríguez (Angels; AL) * 2007:

José Valverde José Rafael Valverde (born March 24, 1978) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher who played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, and New York Mets. He is nickname ...

(Diamondbacks; NL) and Joe Borowski (Indians; AL) * 2008: * 2009:

Heath Bell Heath Justin Bell (born September 29, 1977) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. As a closer (baseball), closer with the San Diego Padres from 2009 to 2011, Bell was a three-time Major League Baseball All-Star Game, All-St ...

(Padres; NL) and Brian Fuentes (Angels; AL) * 2010:

Brian Wilson Brian Douglas Wilson (June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025) was an American musician, songwriter, singer and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys. Often Brian Wilson is a genius, called a genius for his novel approaches to pop compositio ...

(Giants; NL) and Rafael Soriano (Rays; AL) * 2011:

(Braves; NL) (''tie''),

John Axford John Berton Axford (born April 1, 1983), nicknamed "Ax Man", is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals, Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates, Colo ...

(Brewers; NL) (''tie''), and

(Tigers; AL) * 2012: tie – Jason Motte (Cardinals; NL),

(Braves; NL) and Jim Johnson (Orioles; AL) * 2013: * 2014: * 2015: * 2016: Jeurys Familia (Mets; NL) and Zach Britton (Orioles; AL) * 2017:

Walter "Buck" Leonard Legacy Award

The Walter "Buck" Leonard Legacy Award is given annually to the batting champions in the National and American leagues. * 2001:

Larry Walker Larry Kenneth Robert Walker (born December 1, 1966) is a Canadian former professional baseball right fielder. During his 17-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, he played with the Montreal Expos, Colorado Rockies, and St. Louis Cardinals. I ...

(Rockies; NL) * 2002:

(Giants; NL) and

Manny Ramirez Manuel Arístides Ramírez Onelcida (born May 30, 1972) is a Dominican Americans (Dominican Republic), Dominican-American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for parts of 19 seasons. He played wit ...

(Red Sox; AL) * 2003: * 2004:

(Giants; NL) and

Ichiro Suzuki , also known mononymously as , is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder who played for 28 seasons. He played the first nine years of his career with the Orix BlueWave of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), and the next 12 years w ...

(Mariners; AL) * 2005:

Derrek Lee Derrek Leon Lee (born September 6, 1975), nicknamed "D-Lee", is an American former professional baseball first baseman. Lee played with the San Diego Padres, Florida Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates ...

(Cubs; NL) and Michael Young (Rangers; AL) * 2006: Freddy Sanchez (Pirates; NL) and

(Twins; AL) * 2007:

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 ...

(Rockies; NL) and

Magglio Ordóñez Magglio José Ordóñez Delgado (; born January 28, 1974) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball right fielder. He played for the Chicago White Sox (1997–2004) and Detroit Tigers (2005–2011). Ordóñez is tall and weighs . Having po ...

(Tigers; AL) * 2008:

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 first overall p ...

(Braves; NL) * 2009:

Hanley Ramírez Hanley Ramírez (born December 23, 1983) is a Dominican-American former professional baseball shortstop. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Florida / Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Cleveland Indians. Ram� ...

(Marlins; NL) and

(Twins; AL) * 2010: Carlos González (Rockies; NL) and

(Rangers; AL) * 2011: Jose Reyes (Mets; NL) and

Miguel Cabrera José Miguel Cabrera Torres (born April 18, 1983), nicknamed Miggy, is a Venezuelan former professional baseball first baseman, third baseman, and designated hitter who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins a ...

(Tigers; AL) * 2012: Buster Posey (Giants; NL) and

(Tigers; AL) * 2013: * 2014: * 2015: * 2016:

DJ LeMahieu David John LeMahieu (; born July 13, 1988) is an American professional baseball infielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies. The Cubs selected LeMah ...

(Rockies, NL) and

Jose Altuve Jose Carlos Altuve (; born May 6, 1990) is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). Having played for the Astros since 2011, he is the longest-tenured current member of the team, an ...

(Astros; AL) * 2017:

Josh Gibson Legacy Award

The

Josh Gibson Joshua Gibson (December 21, 1911 – January 20, 1947) was an American baseball catcher primarily in the Negro leagues. In 1972, he became the second Negro league player to be inducted in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, National ...

Legacy Award is given annually to the "Home Run" leaders in the National and American leagues. * 2001:

(Giants; NL) and

(Rangers; AL) * 2001:

(Rangers; AL) * 2002:

Sammy Sosa Samuel Peralta Sosa (; born November 12, 1968) is a Dominican-American former professional baseball right fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 18 seasons, primarily with the Chicago Cubs. After playing for the Texas Rangers and ...

(Cubs; NL) and Alex Rodriguez (Rangers; AL) * 2003: Alex Rodriguez (Rangers; AL) * 2004:

Adrián Beltré Adrián Beltré Pérez (born April 7, 1979) is a Dominican former professional baseball third baseman. During his career, Beltré played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, and Texas Rangers in Major League Baseball ( ...

(Dodgers; NL) and

(Red Sox; AL) * 2005:

Andruw Jones Andruw Rudolf Jones (; born April 23, 1977) is a Curaçaoan former professional baseball center fielder who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), most notably for the Atlanta Braves. Jones also played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tex ...

(Braves; NL) and Alex Rodriguez (Yankees; AL) * 2006:

(Phillies; NL) and

David Ortiz David Américo Ortiz Arias (born November 18, 1975), nicknamed "Big Papi", is a Dominican Americans, Dominican-American former professional baseball designated hitter and first baseman who played 20 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1997 ...

(Red Sox; AL) * 2007:

Prince Fielder Prince Semien Fielder (born May 9, 1984) is an American former professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers, and Texas Rangers. He was selected in ...

(Brewers; NL) and

(Yankees; AL) * 2008:

(Phillies; NL) * 2009:

(Cardinals; NL),

Carlos Peña Carlos Felipe Peña (born May 17, 1978) is a Dominican former professional baseball first baseman and current broadcaster. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics, Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, Tamp ...

(Rays; AL) (''tie''), and

Mark Teixeira Mark Charles Teixeira ( ; born April 11, 1980), nicknamed "Tex", is an American former professional baseball first baseman who played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels of Anahe ...

(Yankees; AL) (''tie'') * 2010: Albert Pujols (Cardinals) and José Bautista (Blue Jays; AL) * 2011: Matt Kemp (Los Angeles Dodgers; NL) and José Bautista (Blue Jays; AL) * 2012:

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 ...

(Brewers; NL) and

(Tigers; AL) * 2013: * 2014: * 2015: * 2016:

Chris Carter (right-handed hitter) Vernon Christopher Carter (born December 18, 1986) is an American professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter for the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakl ...

(Brewers; NL) ''(tie)'',

Nolan Arenado Nolan James Arenado (; born April 16, 1991) is an American professional baseball third baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). Arenado is widely recognized as one of the best defensive third basemen of all time. He is ...

(Rockies; NL) ''(tie)'', and Mark Trumbo (Orioles; AL) * 2017:

James "Cool Papa" Bell Legacy Award

The James "Cool Papa" Bell Legacy Award is given annually to the "Stolen Base" leaders in the National and American leagues. * 2001:

Juan Pierre Juan D'Vaughn Pierre (born August 14, 1977) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2000–2013 for the Colorado Rockies, Miami Marlins, Florida/Miami Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Los Angele ...

(Rockies; NL) (''tie''), and

(Phillies; NL) (''tie'') * 2002: Luis Castillo (Marlins; NL) and

Alfonso Soriano Alfonso Guilleard Soriano (born January 7, 1976) is a Dominican former professional baseball left fielder and second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, Washington Nationals, and Chicago Cu ...

(Yankees; AL) * 2003: * 2004: Carl Crawford (Devil Rays; AL) and

Scott Podsednik Scott Eric Podsednik (; born March 18, 1976) is an American former professional baseball outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Best known for his baserunning, Podsednik led the major leagues in stolen bases in with 70, in times caught stea ...

(White Sox; AL) * 2005: Jose Reyes (Mets; NL) and

Chone Figgins Desmond DeChone Figgins (; ; born January 22, 1978), nicknamed "Figgy", is an American former professional baseball third baseman and outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Seattle Mariners, a ...

(Angels; AL) * 2006: Jose Reyes (Mets; NL) and Carl Crawford (Devil Rays; AL) * 2007: Jose Reyes (Mets; NL), Carl Crawford (Devil Rays; AL) (''tie''), and Brian Roberts (Orioles; AL) (''tie'') * 2008: * 2009: Michael Bourn (Astros; NL) and

Jacoby Ellsbury Jacoby McCabe Ellsbury ( ; born September 11, 1983) is an American former professional baseball center fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox from 2007 through 2013 and then played for the New York Yankees from 2 ...

(Red Sox; AL) * 2010: Michael Bourn (Astros; NL) and

(White Sox; AL) * 2011: Michael Bourn (Braves; NL), Coco Crisp (Athletics; AL) (''tie''), and Brett Gardner (Yankees) (''tie'') * 2012: Everth Cabrera (Padres; NL) and

(Angels; AL) * 2013: * 2014: * 2015: * 2016: Jonathan Villar (Brewers; NL) and

Rajai Davis Rajai Davis (; born October 19, 1980) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit Tig ...

(Indians; AL) * 2017:

Charles Isham "C. I." Taylor Legacy Award

The Charles Isham "C. I." Taylor Legacy Award is given annually to the "Managers of the Year" in the National and American leagues. * 2000:

Dusty Baker Johnnie B "Dusty" Baker Jr. (born June 15, 1949) is an American former professional baseball outfielder and Manager (baseball), manager in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for 19 seasons, most notably with the Los Angeles Dodgers. D ...

(Giants; NL) * 2001: * 2002:

Tony La Russa Anthony La Russa Jr. (; born October 4, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player, coach, and manager (baseball), manager. His MLB career has spanned from 1963 to 2022, in several roles. He is the former manager of the St. Louis C ...

(Cardinals; NL) and

Mike Scioscia Michael Lorri Scioscia ( ; born November 27, 1958), nicknamed "Sosh" and "El Jefe" (Spanish for "The Boss"), is an American former Major League Baseball catcher and manager (baseball), manager in Major League Baseball (MLB). He managed the Los A ...

(Angels; AL) * 2003:

(Cubs; NL) * 2004:

(Cardinals; NL) and

Buck Showalter William Nathaniel "Buck" Showalter III (born May 23, 1956) is an American professional baseball manager. He served as manager of the New York Yankees (1992–1995), Arizona Diamondbacks (1998–2000), Texas Rangers (2003–2006), Baltimore Oriol ...

(Rangers; AL) * 2005:

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 ...

(Braves; NL) and Ozzie Guillen (White Sox; AL) * 2006:

Willie Randolph William Larry Randolph (born July 6, 1954) is an American former professional baseball second baseman, coach, and manager. During an 18-year career in Major League Baseball (MLB), he played from 1975 to 1992 for six different teams, most notabl ...

(Mets; NL) and

Jim Leyland James Richard Leyland (born December 15, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player, coach and manager. He serves as a special assistant to the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Leyland led the Florida Marlins to t ...

(Tigers; AL) * 2007:

Bob Melvin Robert Paul Melvin (born October 28, 1961) is an American professional baseball manager and former catcher who is the manager of the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). Melvin has been named Manager of the Year three times. S ...

(Diamondbacks; NL) and

Eric Wedge Eric Michael Wedge (born January 27, 1968) is an American former baseball Major League Baseball (MLB) catcher and manager. As a player, Wedge attended Northrop High School in Fort Wayne and played on the school's state champion baseball team in ...

(Indians; AL) * 2008: * 2009: Jim Tracy (Rockies; NL) and

(Angels; AL) * 2010:

(Reds; NL) and

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; AL) * 2011:

Kirk Gibson Kirk Harold Gibson (born May 28, 1957) is an American former professional baseball outfielder and manager. Gibson spent most of his career in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Detroit Tigers, but also played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Kansa ...

(Diamondbacks; NL) and Ron Washington (Rangers; AL) * 2012:

(Reds; NL) and

(Orioles; AL) * 2013: * 2014: * 2015:

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 ...

(Cubs; NL) and

Ned Yost Edgar Frederick Yost III (; born August 19, 1954) is an American former Major League Baseball catcher and manager of the Milwaukee Brewers and Kansas City Royals. He played for the Brewers, Texas Rangers, and Montreal Expos. Since 2025, he has ...

(Royals; AL) * 2016: Dave Roberts (outfielder) (Dodgers; NL) and

Terry Francona Terrence Jon Francona (born April 22, 1959), nicknamed "Tito", is an American professional baseball manager and former player who is the manager of the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously managed the Cleveland Indians/G ...

(Indians; AL) * 2017:

Andrew "Rube" Foster Legacy Award

The Andrew "Rube" Foster Legacy Award is given annually to the "Executives of the Year" in the National and American leagues. * 2000: * 2001:

Pat Gillick Lawrence Patrick David Gillick (born August 22, 1937) is an American professional baseball executive. He previously served as the general manager of four MLB teams: the Toronto Blue Jays (1978–1994), Baltimore Orioles ( 1996– 1998), Seattle ...

(Mariners; AL) * 2002:

John Schuerholz John Boland Schuerholz Jr. (; born October 1, 1940) is an American baseball front office executive. He was the general manager of Major League Baseball's Atlanta Braves from 1990 to 2007, and then served as the Braves president for a decade from ...

(Braves; NL) and

Bill Stoneman William Hambly Stoneman III (born April 7, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player and executive who, during his eight-year (–) pitching career in Major League Baseball, threw two no-hitters; then, as general manager of the A ...

(Angels; AL) * 2003: * 2004: Walt Jocketty (Cardinals; NL) and Terry Ryan (Twins; AL) * 2005: John Schuerholtz (Braves; NL) and Kenny Williams (White Sox; AL) * 2006:

Omar Minaya Omar Teodoro Antonio Minaya y Sánchez (born November 10, 1958), whose nickname is O, is a Dominican baseball executive. He is the special assistant to the general manager of the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. He previously served as ...

(Mets; NL) and Terry Ryan (Twins; AL) * 2007: Dan O'Dowd (Rockies; NL) and Mark Shapiro (Indians; AL) * 2008: Tony Reagins (Angels; AL) * 2009: Dan O'Dowd (Rockies; NL) and

Jack Zduriencik John A. Zduriencik (; born January 11, 1951) is an American radio broadcaster and former professional baseball executive, scout, and player. He currently works as a radio host for KDKA-FM, which is affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He also ...

(Mariners: AL) * 2010: Brian Sabean (Giants; NL) and

Jon Daniels Jon Daniels (born August 24, 1977) is an American professional baseball executive senior advisor for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously served as president of baseball operations for the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texa ...

(Rangers; AL) * 2011:

Doug Melvin Robert Douglas Melvin (born August 8, 1952) is a Canadian front-office executive in Major League Baseball (MLB) who previously served as the general manager of the Texas Rangers (1995–2001) and Milwaukee Brewers (2002–2015). He is currently ...

(Brewers; NL) and

Dave Dombrowski David Dombrowski (born July 27, 1956) is an American baseball executive who serves as the president of baseball operations for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). Dombrowski also previously served as the general manager of ...

(Tigers; AL) * 2012: John Mozeliak (Cardinals; NL) and

Billy Beane William Lamar Beane III (born March 29, 1962) is an American former professional baseball player and current Front office (sports), front office executive. He is currently senior advisor to owner John Fisher (baseball owner), John Fisher and ...

(A's; AL) * 2013: * 2014: * 2015: Neal Huntington (Pirates; NL) and Dayton Moore (Royals; AL) * 2016:

Theo Epstein Theo Nathaniel Epstein (born December 29, 1973) is an American Major League Baseball executive who is, since 2024, the senior adviser and part-owner of Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball and Liverpool FC o ...

(Cubs; NL) and

Mike Chernoff (baseball) Michael Chernoff (born 1981) is an American baseball executive who serves as the general manager of the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball. Biography Chernoff was born and raised in Livingston, New Jersey. His father, Mark Chernoff, is ...

(Indians; AL) * 2017:

Kansas City Monarchs Legacy Award

The

Kansas City Monarchs The Kansas City Monarchs were the longest-running franchise in the history of baseball's Negro leagues. Operating in Kansas City, Missouri, and owned by J. L. Wilkinson, they were charter members of the Negro National League from 1920 to 193 ...

Legacy Award is given annually to the Royals player and/or pitcher of the year. Pop Lloyd Habana

* 2015: Lorenzo Cain * 2016:

and

Danny Duffy Daniel Richard Duffy (born December 21, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals. After being drafte ...

John Henry "Pop" Lloyd Legacy Award

The John Henry "Pop" Lloyd Legacy Award is given annually in recognition of "Baseball and Community Leadership". * 2007:

Jimmie Lee Solomon Jimmie Lee Solomon (March 11, 1956October 8, 2020) was an American lawyer and baseball executive. He served as the executive vice president of baseball operations in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2005 to 2010, before going on to serve as the ...

(executive vice president of baseball operations, Major League Baseball) * 2008: * 2009: Mike Cameron (Milwaukee Brewers) * 2010: * 2011: Michael Young (Rangers) * 2012: Adam Jones (Orioles)

Sam Lacy Legacy Award

The Sam Lacy Legacy Award is given annually to the "Baseball Writer of the Year". * 2007: Larry Whiteside (''Boston Globe'') (''posthumously'') * 2008: Chris Murray, The Philadelphia Tribune * 2009: Claire Smith (

ESPN ESPN (an initialism of their original name, which was the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network) is an American international basic cable sports channel owned by the Walt Disney Company (80% and operational control) and Hearst Commu ...

) * 2010: * 2011: La Velle E. Neal, III (''

Minneapolis Star-Tribune Minneapolis is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, and its county seat. With a population of 429,954 as of the 2020 census, it is the state's most populous city. Located in the state's center near the eastern border, it ...

'') * 2012:

Harold Reynolds Harold Craig Reynolds (born November 26, 1960) is an American former professional baseball player and current television sports commentator. He played in Major League Baseball as a second baseman from to , most prominently as a member of the Se ...

( MLB.com)

Jackie Robinson Lifetime Achievement Award

The

Jackie Robinson Jack Roosevelt Robinson (January 31, 1919 – October 24, 1972) was an American professional baseball player who became the first Black American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the modern era. Robinson broke the Baseball color line, ...

Lifetime Achievement Award is given annually for "Career Excellence in the Face of Adversity". *2002:

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. Considered one ...

and

Frank Robinson Frank Robinson (August 31, 1935 – February 7, 2019), nicknamed "the Judge", was an American professional baseball outfielder and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for five teams over 21 seasons: the Cincinnati Reds (1956–196 ...

(manager of the Montreal Expos and the first African-American manager in the major leagues) * 2003: * 2004:

Rachel Robinson Rachel Annetta Robinson (''née'' Isum; born July 19, 1922) is an American former professor and registered nurse. She is the widow of professional baseball player Jackie Robinson. After her husband's death, she founded the Jackie Robinson Found ...

(educator, philanthropist, and widow of

) * 2005:

Bob Watson Robert José Watson (April 10, 1946May 14, 2020) was an American professional baseball player, Coach (baseball), coach and General manager (baseball), general manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a first baseman and left fielder from ...

vice-president of on-field operations for the Major League Baseball * 2006:

Don Newcombe Donald Newcombe (June 14, 1926 – February 19, 2019), nicknamed "Newk", was an American professional baseball pitcher who played ten non-consecutive seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He began his career in the Negro National League and en ...

(former Negro leagues and Major League great) * 2007: Orestes "Minnie" Minoso (first black player to play for the White Sox, in 1951) * 2008: * 2009:

(baseball analyst, ESPN; former Major League player) * 2010:

Frank White Frank White may refer to: Politics * Frank White (Australian politician) (1830–1875), member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly * Frank White (Alabama politician) (1847–1922), U.S. Senator from Alabama * Frank White (North Dakota p ...

(baseball broadcast analyst; former Kansas City Royals infielder) * 2011:

(Baseball Hall of Famer) * 2012:

Charley Pride Charley Frank Pride (March 18, 1934 – December 12, 2020) was an American Country music, country singer. Beginning his career as a Negro league baseball player in the early-1950s, he later pursued a career in country music, becoming the gen ...

(Country Music Hall of Famer and former Negro leagues player) * 2013: * 2014: * 2015: * 2016: * 2017:

Dave Stewart (baseball) David Keith Stewart (born February 19, 1957), nicknamed "Smoke", is an American professional baseball executive, pitching coach, sports agent, and former starting pitcher. The Los Angeles Dodgers' 16th-round selection in the 1975 MLB draft, St ...

(former Major League pitcher, coach, executive, agent, broadcaster) * 2018: * 2019: Sharon Robinson (author, educator, and daughter of

)

John "Buck" O'Neil Legacy Award

The

Buck O'Neil John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil Jr. (November 13, 1911 – October 6, 2006) was an American first baseman and manager in the Negro American League, mostly with the Kansas City Monarchs. After his playing days, he worked as a scout and became the fir ...

Legacy Award is given annually to a local or national corporate/private philanthropist for "Outstanding Support of the NLBM". * 2002: Bruce Boeger (regional director,

Lincoln-Mercury Mercury was a brand of medium-priced automobiles that was produced by American manufacturer Ford Motor Company between the 1939 and 2011 motor years. Created by Edsel Ford in 1938, Mercury was established to bridge the gap between the Ford and ...

) and Joe Sorrentino (senior account executive,

Pepsi Pepsi is a Carbonated water, carbonated soft drink with a cola flavor, manufactured by PepsiCo which serves as its flagship product. In 2023, Pepsi was the second most valuable soft drink brand worldwide behind Coca-Cola; the two share a long ...

) * 2003: * 2004: * 2005: Dan Glass (President, Kansas City Royals) and

(Vice President/Senior Advisor, San Diego Padres) * 2006: Ralph Reid (vice president, Corporate Social Responsibility,

Sprint Nextel Corporation Sprint Corporation was an American telecommunications company. Before being acquired by T-Mobile US on April 1, 2020, it was the fourth-largest mobile network operator in the United States, serving 54.3 million customers as of June 30, 2019. Th ...

) and Larry Stewart (chairman, ServiceMark Telecom) * 2007: Spence Heddens (Kansas City Market President,

Bank of America The Bank of America Corporation (Bank of America) (often abbreviated BofA or BoA) is an American multinational investment banking, investment bank and financial services holding company headquartered at the Bank of America Corporate Center in ...

) and Jim Kenney (agency field executive, State Farm Insurance Companies) * 2008: * 2009:

Bud Selig Allan Huber "Bud" Selig (; born July 30, 1934) is an American baseball executive who currently serves as the commissioner emeritus of baseball. Previously, he served as the ninth commissioner of baseball from 1998 to 2015. He initially served a ...

(commissioner, Major League Baseball) * 2010: * 2011: Ollie Gates (owner, Gates & Sons Bar-B-Q) and JE Dunn Construction Company * 2012:

Joe Posnanski Joe Posnanski () (born January 8, 1967), nicknamed "Poz" and "Joe Po", is an American sports journalist. A former senior columnist for ''Sports Illustrated'' (where he wrote a blog called "Curiously Long Posts") and columnist for ''The Kansas Cit ...

(sportswriter), and James B. Nutter & Co. (Kansas City business) * 2013: Bob Page (President/CEO of University of Kansas Hospital), and

Rick Sutcliffe Richard Lee Sutcliffe (born June 21, 1956), nicknamed "the Red Baron", is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cubs, Baltimore Orioles, and St. Louis Cardinals between 1976 and ...

(pitcher and broadcaster) * 2014: * 2015:

Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League Central, Central Division. The club plays its ...

and

Emanuel Cleaver Emanuel Cleaver II (born October 26, 1944) is a United Methodist pastor and American politician who has represented in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2005. He was previously the mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, from 1991 to 1999, the ...

(U.S Congressman) * 2016: * 2017:

and Randall Ferguson, Jr. (civic leader)

References

{{Reflist Major League Baseball trophies and awards Awards established in 2000 Negro league baseball

History

Active awards

Hall of Game Award

Inactive awards

Oscar Charleston Legacy Award

Pitcher of the Year

Leroy "Satchel" Paige Legacy Award

Wilbur "Bullet" Rogan Legacy Award

Larry Doby Legacy Award

Hilton Smith Legacy Award

Walter "Buck" Leonard Legacy Award

Josh Gibson Legacy Award

James "Cool Papa" Bell Legacy Award

Charles Isham "C. I." Taylor Legacy Award

Andrew "Rube" Foster Legacy Award

Kansas City Monarchs Legacy Award

John Henry "Pop" Lloyd Legacy Award

Sam Lacy Legacy Award

Jackie Robinson Lifetime Achievement Award

John "Buck" O'Neil Legacy Award

See also

References