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Cal Raleigh, Brent Suter Take Top Honors in 2025 Players Choice Awards

MLBPA Communications

Nov 26, 2025

1 min read

Since 1992, Major Leaguers have recognized the on and off-field achievements of their peers through the Players Choice Awards program. These awards are voted on uniquely by the active MLB Player membership.

2025 marks the 34th Annual Players Choice Awards.

THE 2025 PLAYERS CHOICE AWARDS WINNERS

Player of the Year – Cal Raleigh

Marvin Miller Man of the Year – Brent Suter

Philanthropist of the Year – Aaron Nola

Curt Flood Award – Don Baylor & Scott Sanderson

AL Outstanding Player – Cal Raleigh

NL Outstanding Player – Kyle Schwarber

AL Outstanding Pitcher – Tarik Skubal

NL Outstanding Pitcher – Paul Skenes

AL Outstanding Rookie – Nick Kurtz

NL Outstanding Rookie – Drake Baldwin