Players choice Awards
2009 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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Albert Pujols
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Player of the Year
The best season in baseball, as chosen by MLB players.
Joe Mauer
AL
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Albert Pujols
NL
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Outstanding Player
The position player who set the standard in either league.
Zack Greinke
AL
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Adam Wainwright
NL
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Outstanding Pitcher
either league’s most outstanding season on the mound.
Gordan Beckham
AL
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J.A. Happ
NL
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Outstanding Rookie
A first season that made the rest of the league take notice.
Aaron Hill
AL
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Chris Carpenter
NL
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Comeback player
A return defined by resilience, determination, and exceptional performance.
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Curtis Granderson
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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.
2020
Will Myers
Comeback Player — National League
2018
Blake Snell
Outstanding Pitcher — American League
2017
Joes Altuve
Player Of The Year
2025
Cal Raleigh
Player Of The Year
2011
Craig Kimbrel
Outstanding Rookie — National League
2010
Austin Jackson
Outstanding Rookie — American League
2021
Marcus Semien
Marvin Miller Man of the Year
2006
Johan Santana
Outstanding Pitcher — American League
2007
Prince Fielder
Outstanding Player — National League
2024
Francisco Lindor
Outstanding Player — National League
2020
Trevor Bauer
Outstanding Pitcher — National League
1995
Chipper Jones
Outstanding Rookie — National League
1999
Pedro Martinez
Outstanding Pitcher — American League
2008
Giovanny Soto
Outstanding Rookie — National League
2025
Chris Bassitt
Marvin Miller Man of the Year
2016
Mark Trumbo
Comeback Player — American League
2024
Garrett Crochet
Comeback Player — American League
1995
Greg Maddux
Outstanding Pitcher — National League
2021
Cedric Mullins
Comeback Player — American League
2015
Zack Greinke
Outstanding Pitcher — National League
2022
Albert Pujols
Comeback Player — National League
1996
Ken Caminiti
Outstanding Player — National League
1993
Frank Thomas
Outstanding Player — American League
2021
Shohei Ohtani
Outstanding Player — American League