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MARCUS SEMIEN
Marcus Semien was nominated by his peers for the award for the third straight year. He continues to be an engaged and committed member of the MLBPA’s Executive Subcommittee as an Association Player Representative. As a Ranger, Semien is active in charitable efforts to provide food to people in need during holidays and mentor youth baseball programs. He strongly advocates for increased diversity in baseball in his work with the Players Alliance and Coaching Corps. He is also a two-time club winner of the MLBPAA’s Heart and Hustle Award, which honors players who demonstrate a passion for the game and embody its values, spirit and traditions.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
RONALD ACUÑA JR.
Ronald Acuña Jr. showcased an unprecedented combination of power and speed this season. He led the league in hits (217), runs (149), stolen bases (73) and home runs from the leadoff spot (41) and ranked second in batting average (.337). He set the Atlanta Braves’ modern era franchise record for stolen bases in a season and became the first player in MLB history to finish a season with 40+ home runs and 70+ stolen bases. He is the first player since Joe DiMaggio in 1937 to collect at least 200 hits, 100 RBIs, 145 runs and 40 homers in a season.
AL OUTSTANDING PLAYER
SHOHEI OHTANI
Shohei Ohtani had yet another extraordinary season of two-way play. In 135 games, he recorded 44 home runs, 95 RBIs, and 78 extra base hits, and led the majors in slugging (.654), OPS (1.066), and bWAR (10.0). On the mound, he finished 10-5 with a 3.14 ERA and 167 strikeouts in 132.0 innings, and his 31.5% strikeout rate ranked second in the AL. He earned his third All-Star nod as the starting DH.
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RONALD ACUÑA JR.
Ronald Acuña Jr. showcased an unprecedented combination of power and speed this season. He led the league in hits (217), runs (149), stolen bases (73) and home runs from the leadoff spot (41) and ranked second in batting average (.337). He set the Atlanta Braves’ modern era franchise record for stolen bases in a season and became the first player in MLB history to finish a season with 40+ home runs and 70+ stolen bases. He is the first player since Joe DiMaggio in 1937 to collect at least 200 hits, 100 RBIs, 145 runs and 40 homers in a season.
AL OUTSTANDING Pitcher
Gerrit cole
Gerrit Cole finished with a 15-4 record while making his sixth career All-Star team, and the Yankees went 23-10 in his 33 starts. He became the first Yankees pitcher in the last 10 years to throw multiple shutouts in a season. With a 2.63 ERA, he became the 10th Yankee to win an AL ERA title and recorded the lowest ERA by a qualified Yankee starter in the last 43 years. He led all MLB pitchers in bWAR (7.5) and WPA (4.39) and was the only starter with a WHIP under 1.0 (0.98).
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BLAKE SNELL
Blake Snell’s 2.25 ERA this season was the NL’s best by 0.73 runs over Kodai Senga’s 2.98. Among qualified starters, Snell ranked first in opposing batting average (.180) and hits allowed (115), and second in strikeouts (234). His strikeouts and 32 games started surpassed his production from his 2018 Cy Young season in Tampa Bay.
AL OUTSTANDING rookie
gunnar henderson
Gunnar Henderson led MLB rookies in bWAR (6.3), home runs (28), and extra base hits (66) and set Orioles rookie records with 100 runs scored and a .489 slugging percentage. As a shortstop and third baseman, he led the team with 13 defensive runs saved, per Sports Info Solutions. Henderson was the first rookie in Orioles history to record 20+ doubles, 5+ triples, 20+ homers, and 10+ stolen bases in a season. He was AL Rookie of the Month in June.
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corbin carroll
Corbin Carroll, 23, helped lead the Diamondbacks to their first World Series appearance since 2001. He led the team in hits (161), triples (10), runs (116), stolen bases (54), batting average (.285), OBP (.362), slugging percentage (.506), and OPS (.868). He is the first rookie in MLB history to record 25+ home runs and 50+ stolen bases in a season. Carroll and Kodai Senga were the only NL rookies to make the All-Star team.
AL comeback player
liam hendriks
Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in January, Liam Hendriks completed treatment and made his emotional return to the mound on May 29 against the Angels. The entire stadium, as well as the larger baseball community, applauded Hendriks for his inspirational perseverance. The 2022 All-Star reached 96 mph on his fastball in his debut. He pitched in five games this season, allowing just one run and one hit in his final four relief innings before his year was cut short by season-ending Tommy John surgery.
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cody bellinger
Cody Bellinger regained his footing with the Cubs after struggling in his final two years with the Los Angeles Dodgers. His batting average jumped from .210 in 2022 to .307 this season, which tied for sixth best in MLB. His .356 OBP, .525 slugging percentage, and .881 OPS are his highest marks since his 2019 NL MVP season.
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phil bradley
Phil Bradley is completing his 25th year as an MLBPA special assistant, offering day-to-day support for current players. As a union leader during the tumultuous 1980s, he exhibited an uncommon ability to stand up for principle and justice. Bradley was a major participant in the 1990 negotiations that led to an MLB lockout, consistently speaking out against the clubs’ efforts to undercut salary arbitration and free agency. He joined the PA staff in January 1999 and has continued his dedication to advancing the rights of players and future players.
