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Players choice Awards

2022 Finalists

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"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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Aaron Judge

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Paul Goldschmidt

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Shohei Ohtani

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Player of the Year

The best season in baseball, as chosen by MLB players.

Aaron Judge

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Shohei Ohtani

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Austin Riley

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Freddie Freeman

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Paul Goldschmidt

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Outstanding Player

The position player who set the standard in either league.

Alek Manoah

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Dylan Cease

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Justin Verlander

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Julio Urias

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Sandy Alcantara

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Zac Gallen

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Outstanding Pitcher

either league’s most outstanding season on the mound.

Adley Rutchsman

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Bobby Witt Jr.

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Julio Rodríguez

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Brendan Donovan

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Michael Harris II

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Spencer Strider

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Outstanding Rookie

A first season that made the rest of the league take notice.

Justin Verlander

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Matt Carpenter

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Mike Trout

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Albert Pujols

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Brendan Drury

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Ronald Acuña Jr.

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Comeback player

A return defined by resilience, determination, and exceptional performance.

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Brent Suter

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Fransciso Lindor

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Marcus Semien

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Marvin Miller

Recognizing the player whose leadership, character, and contributions inspire his peers.

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Brooks Robinson

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Buck Martinez

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Steve Rogers

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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.

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Logan Gilbert

Outstanding Pitcher — American League

2004

Ichiro Suzuki

Outstanding Player — American League

1997

Darren Daulton

Comeback Player — National League

1998

Paul Molitor

Marvin Miller Man of the Year

1999

Mike Hampton

Outstanding Pitcher — National League

2022

Brendan Donovan

Outstanding Rookie — National League

2007

Alex Rodriguez

Player Of The Year

2023

Phil Bradley

Curt Flood Award

2000

Carlos Delgado

Player Of The Year

2002

Tim Salmon

Comeback Player — American League

1996

Todd Hollandsworth

Outstanding Rookie — National League

2024

Francisco Lindor

Outstanding Player — National League

1995

Greg Maddux

Outstanding Pitcher — National League

2006

Ryan Howard

Player Of The Year

2013

Max Scherzer

Outstanding Pitcher — American League

2020

Andre Dawson

Curt Flood Award

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