Players choice Awards
2006 Finalists
"The secret of the success of the MLBPA is not a secret. It's the solidarity of the membership." — Marvin Miller, MLBPA Founding Executive Director
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Ryan Howard
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Player of the Year
The best season in baseball, as chosen by MLB players.
Jermaine Dye
AL
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Ryan Howard
NL
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Outstanding Player
The position player who set the standard in either league.
Johan Santana
AL
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Chris Carpenter
NL
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Outstanding Pitcher
either league’s most outstanding season on the mound.
Justin Verlander
AL
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Dan Uggla
NL
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Outstanding Rookie
A first season that made the rest of the league take notice.
Frank Thomas
AL
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Nomar Garciaparra
NL
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Comeback player
A return defined by resilience, determination, and exceptional performance.
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Albert Pujols
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Marvin Miller
Recognizing the player whose leadership, character, and contributions inspire his peers.
Curt Flood Award
Honoring a former player whose commitment to the union helped advance players’ rights for generations to come.
Philanthropists of the Year
Celebrating extraordinary commitment to giving back and creating meaningful impact beyond baseball.
About the Awards
Since 1992, the Players Choice Awards have recognized the Players who set the standard across the game, from performance and perseverance to leadership and impact beyond the field. Chosen by their peers, the awards reflect one of baseball’s highest forms of recognition: the respect of fellow Players.
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Thirty-Four Seasons.
Still Batting Cleanup.
The first Players Choice Awards were handed out in 1992. The list of distinguished honorees through the years represents the very best of the game, on and off the field. The names and faces change over time, but Players Choice recipients have one thing in common: They’ve earned the lasting respect of their peers.
1994
Frank Thomas
Outstanding Player — American League
2002
Barry Bonds
Outstanding Player — National League
2024
Emmanuel Clase
Outstanding Pitcher — American League
2019
Anthony Rendon
Outstanding Player — National League
2025
Noah Cameron
Outstanding Rookie — American League
2022
Brendan Donovan
Outstanding Rookie — National League
2009
Joe Mauer
Outstanding Player — American League
2022
Justin Verlander
Comeback Player — American League
2023
Shohei Ohtani
Player Of The Year
2004
Barry Bonds
Player Of The Year
2025
Juan Soto
Outstanding Player — National League
2025
Garrett Crochet
Outstanding Pitcher — American League
2012
Miguel Cabrera
Player Of The Year
2022
Matt Carpenter
Comeback Player — American League
1995
Albert Belle
Outstanding Player — American League
2002
Jason Jennings
Outstanding Rookie — National League
2008
Cliff Lee
Comeback Player — American League
2010
Tim Hudson
Comeback Player — National League
2019
Yordan Alvarez
Outstanding Rookie — American League
2022
Zac Gallen
Outstanding Pitcher — National League
2024
Steven Kwan
Marvin Miller Man of the Year
1999
John Jaha
Comeback Player — American League
2024
Emmanuel Clase
Outstanding Pitcher — American League
2015
Josh Donaldson
Player Of The Year