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AWARDS
Most Valuable Player
Unanimous Choice for MVP
American League
Ty Cobb, outfield, Det. Tigers, 1911
Babe Ruth, outfield, N.Y. Yankees, 1923
Hank Greenberg, first base, Det. Tigers, 1935
Al Rosen, third base, Cle. Indians, 1953
Mickey Mantle, outfield, N.Y. Yankees, 1956
Frank Robinson, outfield, Balt. Orioles, 1966
Denny McLain, pitcher, Det. Tigers, 1968
Reggie Jackson, outfield, Oak. A’s, 1973
Jose Canseco, outfield, Oak. A’s, 1988
Frank Thomas, first base, Chi. White Sox, 1993
Ken Griffey Jr., outfield, Sea. Mariners, 1997
Mike Trout, outfield, L.A. Angels, 2014
National League
Carl Hubbell, pitcher, N.Y. Giants, 1936
Orlando Cepeda, first base, St.L. Cardinals, 1967
Mike Schmidt, third base, Phila. Phillies, 1980
Jeff Bagwell, first base, Hous. Astros, 1994
Ken Caminiti, third base, S.D. Padres, 1996
Barry Bonds, outfield, S.F. Giants, 2002
Albert Pujols, first base, St.L. Cardinals, 2009
Bryce Harper, outfield, Wash. Nationals, 2015
Closest Winning Margins in MVP Voting
Widest Winning Margins in MVP Voting
Won MVP Award in Consecutive Years, by Position
First Base |
Jimmie Foxx, Phila. A’s (AL), 1932–33 |
Frank Thomas, Chi. White Sox (AL), 1993–94 |
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Albert Pujols, St.L. Cardinals (NL), 2008–09 |
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Second Base |
Joe Morgan, Cin. Reds (NL), 1975–76 |
Third Base |
Mike Schmidt, Phila. Phillies (NL), 1980–81 |
Miguel Cabrera, Det. Tigers (AL), 2012–13 |
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Shortstop |
Ernie Banks, Chi. Cubs (NL), 1959–60 |
Outfield |
Mickey Mantle, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1956–57 |
Roger Maris, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1960–61 |
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Dale Murphy, Atl. Braves (NL), 1982–83 |
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Barry Bonds, Pitt. Pirates (NL), 1992; and S.F. Giants (NL), 1993 |
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Barry Bonds, S.F. Giants (NL), 2001–04 |
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Catcher |
Yogi Berra, N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1954–55 |
Pitcher |
Hal Newhouser, Det. Tigers (AL), 1944–45 |
Teammates Finishing One-Two in MVP Balloting
Triple Crown Winners Not Winning MVP
American League |
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Season |
Triple Crown Winner |
MVP Winner |
1934 |
Lou Gehrig, N.Y. Yankees |
Mickey Cochrane, Det. Tigers |
1942 |
Ted Williams, Bost. Red Sox |
Joe Gordon, N.Y. Yankees |
1947 |
Ted Williams, Bost. Red Sox |
Joe DiMaggio, N.Y. Yankees |
National League |
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Season |
Triple Crown Winner |
MVP Winner |
1912 |
Heinie Zimmerman, Chi. Cubs |
Larry Doyle, N.Y. Giants |
1933 |
Chuck Klein, Phila. Phillies |
Carl Hubbell, N.Y. Giants |
MVPs on Nonwinning Teams
American League |
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Team |
Wins–Losses |
Robin Yount, Milw. Brewers, 1989 |
81–81 |
Alex Rodriguez, Tex. Rangers, 2003 |
71–91 |
Mike Trout, L.A. Angels, 2016 |
74–88 |
National League |
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Team |
Wins–Losses |
Hank Sauer, Chi. Cubs, 1952 |
77–77 |
Ernie Banks, Chi. Cubs, 1958 |
72–82 |
Ernie Banks, Chi. Cubs, 1959 |
74–80 |
Andre Dawson, Chi. Cubs, 1987 |
76–85 |
Giancarlo Stanton, Mia. Marlins, 2017 |
77–85 |
MVPs Not Batting .300, Hitting 30 Home Runs, or Driving in 100 Runs (Not Including Pitchers)
Pitchers Winning MVP Award
American League
Walter Johnson, Wash. Senators, 1912*
Walter Johnson, Wash. Senators, 1924**
Lefty Grove, Phila. A’s, 1931
Spud Chandler, N.Y. Yankees, 1943
Hal Newhouser, Det. Tigers, 1944
Hal Newhouser, Det. Tigers, 1945
Bobby Shantz, Phila. A’s, 1952
Denny McLain, Det. Tigers, 1968
Vida Blue, Oak. A’s, 1971
Rollie Fingers, Milw. Brewers, 1981
Willie Hernandez, Det. Tigers, 1984
Roger Clemens, Bost. Red Sox, 1986
Dennis Eckersley, Oak. A’s, 1992
Justin Verlander, Det. Tigers, 2011
National League
Dazzy Vance, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1924*
Carl Hubbell, N.Y. Giants, 1933
Dizzy Dean, St.L. Cardinals, 1934
Carl Hubbell, N.Y. Giants, 1936
Bucky Walters, Cin. Reds, 1939
Mort Cooper, St.L. Cardinals, 1942
Jim Konstanty, Phila. Phillies, 1950
Don Newcombe, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1956
Sandy Koufax, L.A. Dodgers, 1963
Bob Gibson, St.L. Cardinals, 1968
Clayton Kershaw, L.A. Dodgers, 2014
*Chalmers Award.
**League Award.
Players Winning MVP Award First Season in League
American League
Frank Robinson, Balt. Orioles, 1966
Dick Allen, Chi. White Sox, 1972
Fred Lynn, Bost. Red Sox, 1975
Willie Hernandez, Det. Tigers, 1984
Ichiro Suzuki, Sea. Mariners, 2001
Vladimir Guerrero, Ana. Angels, 2004
National League
Kirk Gibson, L.A. Dodgers, 1988
MVPs Receiving Fewer First-Place Votes Than Runner-Up
American League |
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1944 |
Hal Newhouser (Det. Tigers, pitcher) winner over Dizzy Trout (Det. Tigers, pitcher), 236–232 |
1960 |
Roger Maris (N.Y. Yankees, outfield) winner over Mickey Mantle (N.Y. Yankees, outfield), 225–222 |
1991 |
Ivan Rodriguez (Tex. Rangers, catcher) winner over Pedro Martinez (Bost. Red Sox, pitcher), 252–239 |
National League |
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1966 |
Roberto Clemente (Pitt. Pirates, outfield) winner over Sandy Koufax (L.A. Dodgers, pitcher), 218–205 |
Teams with Most Consecutive MVP Awards
5 |
S.F. Giants (NL), 2000–04 |
Jeff Kent, second base, 2000 |
Barry Bonds, outfield, 2001–04 |
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4 |
N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1954–57 |
Yogi Berra, catcher, 1954 and 1955 |
Mickey Mantle, outfield, 1956 and 1957 |
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4 |
N.Y. Yankees (AL), 1960–63 |
Roger Maris, outfield, 1960 and 1961 |
Mickey Mantle, outfield, 1962 |
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Elston Howard, catcher, 1963 |
Players Winning MVP Award with Two Different Teams
MVP Seasons |
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Barry Bonds |
Pitt. Pirates (NL) |
1990 and 1992 |
S.F. Giants (NL) |
1993 and 2001–04 |
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Mickey Cochrane |
Phila. A’s (AL) |
1928 |
Det. Tigers (AL) |
1934 |
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Jimmie Foxx |
Phila. A’s (AL) |
1932–33 |
Bost. Red Sox (AL) |
1938 |
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Rogers Hornsby |
St.L. Cardinals (NL) |
1925 |
Chi. Cubs (NL) |
1929 |
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Frank Robinson |
Cin. Reds (NL) |
1961 |
Balt. Orioles (AL) |
1966 |
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Alex Rodriguez |
Tex. Rangers (AL) |
2003 |
N.Y. Yankees (AL) |
2005 and 2007 |
MVPs with Fewest Hits
119 |
Willie Stargell, 1979, National League |
124 |
Roger Peckinpaugh, 1925, American League |
133 |
Barry Bonds, 2003, National League |
135 |
Marty Marion, 1944, National League |
135 |
Barry Bonds, 2004, National League |
Switch-Hitting MVPs
American League
Mickey Mantle, N.Y. Yankees, 1956
Mickey Mantle, N.Y. Yankees, 1957
Mickey Mantle, N.Y. Yankees, 1962
Vida Blue, Oak. A’s, 1971
National League
Frankie Frisch, St.L. Cardinals, 1931
Maury Wills, L.A. Dodgers, 1962
Pete Rose, Cin. Reds, 1973
Willie McGee, St.L. Cardinals, 1985
Terry Pendleton, Atl. Braves, 1991
Ken Caminiti, S.D. Padres, 1996
Chipper Jones, Atl. Braves, 1999
Jimmy Rollins, Phila. Phillies, 2007
Cy Young Award
Pitchers Winning 25 Games, Not Winning Cy Young Award
Pitchers Winning 20 Games Only Once and Cy Young Award Same Season
American League |
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Wins |
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Jim Lonborg, Bost. Red Sox, 1967 |
22 |
Mike Flanagan, Balt. Orioles, 1979 |
23 |
Steve Stone, Balt. Orioles, 1980 |
25 |
Bob Welch, Oak. A’s, 1990 |
27 |
Pat Hentgen, Tor. Blue Jays, 1996 |
20 |
Barry Zito, Oak. A’s, 2002 |
23 |
Johan Santana, Min. Twins, 2004 |
20 |
Cliff Lee, Cle. Indians, 2008 |
22 |
Justin Verlander*, Det. Tigers, 2011 |
24 |
David Price*, T.B. Rays, 2012 |
20 |
Dallas Keuchel*, Hous. Astros, 2015 |
20 |
Rick Porcello*, Bost. Red Sox, 2016 |
22 |
Blake Snell*, T.B. Rays, 2018 |
21 |
National League |
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Wins |
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Vern Law, Pitt. Pirates, 1960 |
20 |
Mike McCormick, S.F. Giants, 1967 |
22 |
Doug Drabek, Pitt. Pirates, 1990 |
22 |
John Smoltz, Atl. Braves, 1996 |
24 |
Chris Carpenter, St.L. Cardinals, 2005 |
21 |
R.A. Dickey, N.Y. Mets, 2012 |
20 |
Jake Arrieta*, Chi. Cubs, 2015 |
22 |
*Still active. |
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Cy Young Winners Not in Top 10 in League in ERA, Season
American League |
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ERA |
Place in League |
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Jim Lonborg, Bost. Red Sox, 1967 |
3.16 |
18th |
LaMarr Hoyt, Chi. White Sox, 1983 |
3.66 |
17th |
National League |
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ERA |
Place in League |
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Mike McCormick, S.F. Giants, 1967 |
2.85 |
16th |
Cy Young Winners with Lowest Run Support
American League |
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Run Support |
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Gaylord Perry, Cle. Indians, 1972 |
24–16 (1 SV), 1.92 ERA, 234 SO |
2.87 |
Dean Chance, L.A. Angels, 1964 |
20–9 (4 SV), 1.65 ERA, 207 SO |
2.94 |
Felix Hernandez, Sea. Mariners, 2010 |
13–12, 2.27 ERA, 232 SO |
3.07 |
Zack Greinke, K.C. Royals, 2009 |
16–8, 2.16 ERA, 242 SO |
3.78 |
Vida Blue, Oak. A’s, 1971 |
24–8, 1.82 ERA, 301 SO |
3.95 |
National League |
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Run Support |
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Bob Gibson, St.L. Cardinals, 1968 |
22–9, 1.12 ERA, 268 SO |
3.03 |
Jacob deGrom, N.Y. Mets, 2018 |
10–9, 1.70 ERA, 269 SO |
3.50 |
Fernando Valenzuela, L.A. Dodgers, 1981 |
13.7, 2.48 ERA, 180 SO |
3.59 |
Pedro Martinez, Mont. Expos, 1997 |
17–8, 1.90 ERA, 305 SO |
3.67 |
Tom Seaver, N.Y. Mets, 1973 |
19–10, 2.08 ERA, 251 SO |
3.73 |
Greg Maddux, Chi. Cubs, 1992 |
20–11, 2.18 ERA, 199 SO |
3.76 |
Steve Carlton, Phila. Phillies, 1972 |
27–10, 1.97 ERA, 310 SO |
3.83 |
Clayton Kershaw, L.A. Dodgers, 2013 |
16–9, 1.83 ERA, 232 SO |
3.85 |
Mike Scott, Hous. Astros, 1986 |
18–10, 2.22 ERA, 306 SO |
3.98 |
Relief Pitchers Winning Cy Young Award
American League
Sparky Lyle, N.Y. Yankees, 1977
Rollie Fingers, Milw. Brewers, 1981
Willie Hernandez, Det. Tigers, 1984
Dennis Eckersley, Oak. A’s, 1992
National League
Mike Marshall, L.A. Dodgers, 1974
Bruce Sutter, Chi. Cubs, 1979
Steve Bedrosian, Phila. Phillies, 1987
Mark Davis, S.D. Padres, 1989
Eric Gagne, L.A. Dodgers, 2003
Cy Young Winners Increasing Their Number of Victories the Following Season
American League |
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Award-Winning Season |
Following Season |
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Mike Cuellar, Balt. Orioles, 1969 |
23–11 |
24–8 |
David Cone, K.C. Royals, 1994 |
16–5 |
18–8 |
Felix Hernandez, Sea. Mariners, 2010 |
13–12 |
14–14 |
Corey Kluber, Cle. Indians, 2017 |
18–4 |
20–7 |
National League |
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Award-Winning Season |
Following Season |
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Warren Spahn, Milw. Braves, 1957 |
21–11 |
22–11 |
Sandy Koufax, L.A. Dodgers, 1965 |
26–8 |
27–9* |
Steve Bedrosian, Phila. Phillies, 1987 |
5–3 |
6–6 |
Greg Maddux, Atl. Braves, 1994 |
16–6 |
19–2* |
Pedro Martinez, Mont. Expos, 1997 |
17–8 |
19–7 |
Randy Johnson, Ariz. D’backs, 1999 |
17–9 |
19–7* |
Randy Johnson, Ariz. D’backs, 2000 |
19–7 |
21–6* |
Randy Johnson, Ariz. D’backs, 2001 |
21–6 |
24–5* |
Eric Gagne, L.A. Dodgers, 2003 |
2–3 |
7–3 |
Brandon Webb, Ariz. D’backs, 2007 |
16–8 |
18–10 |
Tim Lincecum, S.F. Giants, 2009 |
15–7 |
16–10 |
Clayton Kershaw, L.A. Dodgers, 2013 |
16–9 |
21–3* |
Max Scherzer, Wash. Nationals, 2017 |
16–6 |
18–7 |
*Won Cy Young Award. |
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Won Cy Young in Both Leagues
Gaylord Perry |
S.F. Giants (NL), 1972 |
S.D. Padres (AL), 1978 |
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Roger Clemens |
Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1986–87, 1991 |
Tor. Blue Jays (AL), 1997–98 |
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N.Y. Yankees (AL), 2000 |
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Hous. Astros (NL), 2004 |
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Pedro Martinez |
Mont. Expos (NL), 1997 |
Bost. Red Sox (AL), 1999–2000 |
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Randy Johnson |
Sea. Mariners (AL), 1995 |
Ariz. D’backs (NL), 1999–2002 |
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Max Scherzer |
Det. Tigers (AL), 2013 |
Wash. Nationals (NL), 2016–17 |
Won Both Cy Young and MVP Same Season
American League |
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1968 |
Denny McLain, Det. Tigers |
1971 |
Vida Blue, Oak. A’s |
1981 |
Rollie Fingers, Milw. Brewers |
1984 |
Willie Hernandez, Det. Tigers |
1986 |
Roger Clemens, Bost. Red Sox |
1992 |
Dennis Eckersley, Oak. A’s |
2011 |
Justin Verlander, Det. Tigers |
National League |
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1956 |
Don Newcombe, Bklyn. Dodgers |
1963 |
Sandy Koufax, L.A. Dodgers |
1968 |
Bob Gibson, St.L. Cardinals |
2014 |
Clayton Kershaw, L.A. Dodgers |
Cy Young Winners with Higher Batting Averages Than That Year’s Home Run Leader
Rookie of the Year
Rookie of the Year Winners on Team Other Than the One First Played On
Team First Played On |
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Tommie Agee, Chi. White Sox (AL), 1966 |
First came up for 5 games with Cle. Indians (AL), 1962 |
Jason Bay, Pitt. Pirates (NL), 2004 |
First came up for 3 games with S.D. Padres (NL), 2003 |
Alfredo Griffin, Tor. Blue Jays (AL), 1979 (co-winner) |
First came up for 12 games with Cle. Indians (AL), 1976 |
Lou Piniella, K.C. Royals (AL), 1969 |
First came up for 4 games with Balt. Orioles (AL), 1964 |
Hanley Ramirez, Fla. Marlins (NL), 2006 |
First came up for 4 games with Bost. Red Sox (AL), 2005 |
Relief Pitchers Winning Rookie of the Year
American League
Kazuhiro Sasaki, Sea. Mariners, 2000
Huston Street, Oak. A’s, 2005
Andrew Bailey, Oak. A’s, 2009
Neftali Feliz, Tex. Rangers, 2010
National League
Joe Black, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1952
Butch Metzger, S.D. Padres, 1976 (Tie)
Steve Howe, L.A. Dodgers, 1980
Todd Worrell, St.L. Cardinals, 1986
Scott Williamson, Cin. Reds, 1999
Craig Kimbrel, Atl. Braves, 2011
Rookie of the Year on Pennant-Winning Teams
American League
Gil McDougald, second base and third base, N.Y. Yankees, 1951
Tony Kubek, outfield and shortstop, N.Y. Yankees, 1957
Tom Tresh, shortstop, N.Y. Yankees, 1962
Fred Lynn, outfield, Bost. Red Sox, 1975
Dave Righetti, pitcher, N.Y. Yankees, 1981
Walt Weiss, shortstop, Oak. A’s, 1988
Chuck Knoblauch, second base, Min. Twins, 1991
Derek Jeter, shortstop, N.Y. Yankees, 1996
Dustin Pedroia, shortstop, Bost. Red Sox, 2007
Evan Longoria, third base, T.B. Rays, 2008
Neftali Feliz, pitcher, Tex. Rangers, 2010
National League
Jackie Robinson, first base, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1947
Alvin Dark, shortstop, Bost. Braves, 1948
Don Newcombe, pitcher, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1949
Willie Mays, outfield, N.Y. Giants, 1951
Joe Black, pitcher, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1952
Junior Gilliam, second base, Bklyn. Dodgers, 1953
Jim Lefebvre, second base, L.A. Dodgers, 1965
Pat Zachry, pitcher, Cin. Reds, 1976
Fernando Valenzuela, pitcher, L.A. Dodgers, 1981
Vince Coleman, outfield, St.L. Cardinals, 1985
Buster Posey, catcher, S.F. Giants, 2010
Corey Seager, shortstop, L.A. Dodgers, 2016
Cody Bellinger, first base and outfield, L.A. Dodgers, 2017
Rookies of the Year Elected to Hall of Fame
Rookie of the Year |
HOF |
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1947 |
Jackie Robinson |
1962 |
1951 |
Willie Mays |
1979 |
1956 |
Frank Robinson |
1982 |
1956 |
Luis Aparicio |
1984 |
1958 |
Orlando Cepada |
1999 |
1959 |
Willie McCovey |
1986 |
1961 |
Billy Williams |
1978 |
1967 |
Tom Seaver |
1992 |
1967 |
Rod Carew |
2003 |
1968 |
Johnny Bench |
1989 |
1972 |
Carlton Fisk |
2000 |
1977 |
Eddie Murray |
2003 |
1977 |
Andre Dawson |
2010 |
1982 |
Cal Ripken Jr. |
2007 |
1989 |
Ken Griffey Jr. |
2016 |
1991 |
Jeff Bagwell |
2017 |
1993 |
Mike Piazza |
2016 |
Gold Gloves
Most Gold Gloves, by Position
American League |
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First Base |
9 |
Don Mattingly (1985–89, 1991–94) |
Second Base |
10 |
Roberto Alomar (1991–96, 1998–2001) |
Third Base |
16 |
Brooks Robinson (1960–75) |
Shortstop |
9 |
Luis Aparicio (1958–62, 1964, 1966, 1968, 1970) |
9 |
Omar Vizquel (1993–2001) |
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Outfield |
10 |
Al Kaline (1957–59, 1961–67) |
10 |
Ken Griffey Jr. (1990–99) |
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10 |
Ichiro Suzuki (2001–10) |
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Catcher |
13 |
Ivan Rodriguez (1992–2001, 2004, 2006–07) |
Pitcher |
14 |
Jim Kaat (1962–75) |
National League |
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First Base |
11 |
Keith Hernandez (1978–88) |
Second Base |
9 |
Ryne Sandberg (1983–91) |
Third Base |
10 |
Mike Schmidt (1976–84, 1986) |
Shortstop |
13 |
Ozzie Smith (1980–92) |
Outfield |
12 |
Roberto Clemente (1961–72) |
12 |
Willie Mays (1957–68) |
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Catcher |
10 |
Johnny Bench (1968–77) |
Pitcher |
18 |
Greg Maddux (1990–2002, 2004–08) |