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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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Comeback player

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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.
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.

Explore the Complete History ➔

2008

Josh Hamilton

AL Outstanding Player

2022

Matt Carpenter

AL Comeback Player

2022

Marcus Semien

Marvin Miller Man of the Year

2023

Gerrit Cole

AL Outstanding Pitcher

2024

Dave Winfield

Curt Flood Award

2002

Barry Zito

AL Outstanding Pitcher

1998

Pedro Martinez

AL Outstanding Pitcher

2023

Francisco Lindor

Marvin Miller Man of the Year

2008

Evan Longoria

AL Outstanding Rookie

2021

Mark Belanger

Curt Flood Award

1999

John Jaha

AL Comeback Player

2014

Casey McGehee

NL Comeback Player

2023

Zac Gallen

NL Outstanding Pitcher

2024

Steven Kwan

Marvin Miller Man of the Year

2023

Blake Snell

NL Outstanding Pitcher

1997

Ken Griffey Jr.

AL Outstanding Player

1997

Roger Clemens

AL Outstanding Pitcher

2021

Joey Votto

NL Comeback Player

2001

Albert Pujols

NL Outstanding Rookie

2025

Chris Bassitt

Marvin Miller Man of the Year

2007

Alex Rodriguez

AL Outstanding Player

2003

John Smoltz

Marvin Miller Man of the Year

2023

Francisco Lindor

Marvin Miller Man of the Year

2008

Evan Longoria

AL Outstanding Rookie

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