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Players choice Awards

2026 Finalists

Across a season filled with standout performances and defining moments, these players earned recognition from their peers. The 2026 finalists span the full scope of the Players Choice Awards, from excellence on the field to leadership, perseverance, and impact beyond it.

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PLAYERS CHOICE AWARDS

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Player of the Year

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Outstanding Player

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Outstanding Pitcher

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Outstanding Rookie

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Marvin Miller

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Curt Flood Award

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Philanthropists of the Year

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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.
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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.

Explore the Complete History ➔

2011

Matt Kemp

NL Outstanding Player

2001

Albert Pujols

NL Outstanding Rookie

2002

Barry Bonds

NL Outstanding Player

2020

Mike Trout

AL Outstanding Player

2024

Bobby Witt Jr.

AL Outstanding Player

2020

Jacob deGrom

NL Outstanding Pitcher

2014

Jacob deGrom

NL Outstanding Rookie

2008

Michael Young

Marvin Miller Man of the Year

2009

Joe Mauer

AL Outstanding Player

2025

Bryan Woo

AL Outstanding Pitcher

2005

Ken Griffey Jr.

NL Comeback Player

2026

Parker Messick

AL Outstanding Rookie

2013

Wil Myers

AL Outstanding Rookie

2002

Jason Jennings

NL Outstanding Rookie

2001

Curt Schilling

NL Outstanding Pitcher

2010

Roy Halladay

NL Outstanding Pitcher

2002

Tim Salmon

AL Comeback Player

2009

Adam Wainwright

NL Outstanding Pitcher

2026

Pablo Lopez

Marvin Miller Man of the Year

2021

Robbie Ray

AL Outstanding Pitcher

2000

Pedro Martinez

AL Outstanding Pitcher

2020

José Abreu

Player Of The Year

2018

Jacob deGrom

NL Outstanding Pitcher

2016

Mark Trumbo

AL Comeback Player

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