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Since 1997, Major Leaguers have recognized the on and off-field achievements of their peers through the Players Choice Awards program. To date, the MLBPA charitable arm The Players Trust has recognized the outstanding performances of Players Choice Awards winners by contributing more than $4 million to charities around the world on behalf of each Award winner.
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The Players Choice Awards are voted on uniquely by the active MLB Player membership.
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Read official press release here
The 2020 Players Choice Awards Winners:
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The Curt Flood Award: Andre Dawson
Marvin Miller Man of the Year: Nelson Cruz
Player of the Year: Freddie Freeman
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AL Outstanding Player: José Abreu
NL Outstanding Player: Freddie Freeman
AL Outstanding Pitcher: Shane Bieber
NL Outstanding Pitcher: Trevor Bauer
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AL Outstanding Rookie: Kyle Lewis
NL Outstanding Rookie: Jake Cronenworth
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AL Comeback Player: Carlos Carrasco
NL Comeback Player: Daniel Bard
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PLAYERS CHOICE AWARDS VIDEO ANNOUNCEMENTS
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As the only award voted on by the active Major League Players, we gave this year’s winners the opportunity to provide their unique perspective on why each winner was recognized for their achievements in 2020.