LEAGUE HISTORY
Sunday, 3/31/2034
LEAGUE HISTORY
2002 RECAP:
American League Rookie of the Year :
Wilson Betemit (TOR) !!
He batted .317 in 603 AB, with 12 homers and 90 RBI.
National League Rookie of the Year :
Josh Beckett (FLO) !!
He had a record of 9-11 with an ERA of 4.23.
In 34 games started, he pitched 208.2 innings, fanning 198 and walking 77
batters.
American League Cy Young Award :
Pedro Martinez (BOS) !!
He had a record of 22-1 with an ERA of 2.51.
In 33 games started, he pitched 215 innings, fanning 243 and walking 63
batters.
American League Most Valuable Player :
Jason Giambi (NYA) !!
He batted .375 in 568 AB, with 37 homers and 138 RBI.
National League Cy Young Award :
Greg Maddux (ATL) !!
He had a record of 21-5 with an ERA of 2.73 and 1 shutouts.
In 39 games started, he pitched 277.1 innings, fanning 192 and walking 35
batters.
National League Most Valuable Player :
Albert Pujols (STL) !!
He batted .328 in 619 AB, with 53 homers and 175 RBI.
GM of the Year:
Sean McIndoe (Smcindoe) - Toronto Blue Jays
Most Improved Player:
Shea Hillenbrand - Boston Red Sox .338-28-115
Honorable Mention: Jason Schmidt SP San Francisco, and Jason Bere SP Chicago (N)
Reliever of the Year:
Mariano Rivera - New York (A) 11-4 1.24 ERA and 39 Saves
Honorable Mention: Ugueth Urbina - Boston
Minor League Batter of the Year:
Sean Burroughs - San Diego Padres
Hit .389 with 14 HR and 74 RBI with the AAA Portland Beavers.
Minor League Pitcher of the Year:
Seung Song - Boston Red Sox
19-6 with a 2.62 ERA and a .221 batting average against with the AA Trenton Thunder.
Honorable Mention: Richard Stahl - Baltimore
American League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East Division
Boston 117 45 .722 -- .312 4.16
New York (A) 110 52 .679 7 .308 4.24
Toronto 84 78 .519 33 .278 4.68
Baltimore 69 93 .426 48 .259 4.97
Tampa Bay 53 109 .327 64 .256 5.67
Central Division
Minnesota 89 73 .549 -- .276 4.18
Chicago (A) 85 77 .525 4 .282 4.54
Cleveland 74 88 .457 15 .273 5.28
Kansas City 67 95 .414 22 .284 5.50
Detroit 54 108 .333 35 .251 5.80
West Division
Texas 92 70 .568 -- .289 4.73
Seattle 89 73 .549 3 .265 3.70
Anaheim 80 82 .494 12 .269 4.33
Oakland 77 85 .475 15 .268 4.33
National League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East Division
Philadelphia 96 66 .593 -- .281 4.35
Atlanta 90 72 .556 6 .266 3.83
Florida 79 83 .488 17 .260 3.99
New York (N) 77 85 .475 19 .274 4.73
Montreal 71 91 .438 25 .260 4.37
Central Division
St. Louis 99 63 .611 -- .279 4.20
Chicago (N) 87 75 .537 12 .268 4.75
Houston 86 76 .531 13 .262 4.52
Cincinnati 76 86 .469 23 .258 4.48
Milwaukee 73 89 .451 26 .252 4.69
Pittsburgh 49 113 .302 50 .246 5.28
West Division
Arizona 89 73 .549 -- .278 4.20
San Francisco 88 74 .543 1 .264 4.27
Colorado 86 76 .531 3 .285 5.52
San Diego 77 85 .475 12 .255 4.52
Los Angeles 67 95 .414 22 .255 5.10
Playoffs :
Divisional Series :
Minnesota (3) against Boston (2)
Texas (2) against New York (A) (3)
Arizona (3) against St. Louis (2)
Atlanta (3) against Philadelphia (2)
Championship Series :
Minnesota (3) against New York (A) (4)
Arizona (3) against Atlanta (4)
World Series :
Atlanta (4) against New York (A) (3)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.375 Jason Giambi( NYA,AL)
.354 Nomar Garciaparra( BOS,AL)
.352 Todd Hollandsworth( COL,NL)
.349 Chipper Jones( ATL,NL)
.349 Jason Varitek( BOS,AL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
60 Sammy Sosa( CHN,NL)
57 Luis Gonzalez( ARI,NL)
54 Shawn Green( LA,NL)
53 Albert Pujols( STL,NL)
51 Jim Thome( CLE,AL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
175 Albert Pujols( STL,NL)
161 Nomar Garciaparra( BOS,AL)
151 Sammy Sosa( CHN,NL)
138 Jason Giambi( NYA,AL)
138 Luis Gonzalez( ARI,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.51 Jon Lieber( CHN BOS,AL)
2.51 Pedro Martinez( BOS,AL)
2.73 Greg Maddux( ATL,NL)
2.83 Barry Zito( OAK)
2.99 Jason Schmidt( SF)
TOP 5 in WINS :
22 Pedro Martinez( BOS,AL)
21 Greg Maddux( ATL,NL)
21 Miguel Batista( ARI,NL)
19 Jon Lieber( CHN BOS,AL)
19 Shane Reynolds( HOU,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
44 Ugueth Urbina( BOS,AL)
41 Danny Graves( CIN ARI)
40 Kelvim Escobar( TOR)
39 Mariano Rivera( NYA,AL)
37 Eddie Guardado( MIN)
2003 RECAP:
American League Rookie of the Year :
Xavier Nady (TOR) !!
He batted .295 in 625 AB, with 22 homers and 100 RBI.
National League Rookie of the Year :
Hee Seop Choi (CHN) !!
He batted .287 in 620 AB, with 25 homers and 96 RBI.
American League Cy Young Award :
Pedro Martinez (BOS) !!
He had a record of 20-4 with an ERA of 2.37.
In 38 games started, he pitched 258.2 innings, fanning 223 and walking 57
batters.
American League Most Valuable Player :
Alex Rodriguez (TEX) !!
He batted .311 in 623 AB, with 42 homers and 142 RBI.
National League Cy Young Award :
Josh Beckett (FLO) !!
He had a record of 21-8 with an ERA of 2.39 and 1 shutouts.
In 33 games started, he pitched 229.2 innings, fanning 221 and walking 74
batters.
National League Most Valuable Player :
Luis Gonzalez (ARI) !!
He batted .327 in 562 AB, with 67 homers and 149 RBI.
GM of the Year:
Sunny Verma (Neuqua) - Chicago Cubs
Most Improved Player:
Jeremy Giambi Oak .317-26-105
Reliever of the Year:
Tom Gordon CHN 7-3 1.71 , 33 Saves
Minor League Batter of the Year:
Joe Borchard NYN
He batted .366-23-124 with the AAA Norfolk Tides
Minor League Pitcher of the Year:
Jesse Fopert Mon
17-5 1.96 in 216 IP with the A Jupiter Hammerheads
American League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East Division
New York (A) 106 56 .654 -- .284 4.16
Toronto 87 75 .537 19 .266 4.02
Boston 86 76 .531 20 .277 3.92
Baltimore 78 84 .481 28 .263 4.69
Tampa Bay 58 104 .358 48 .258 5.41
Central Division
Cleveland 94 68 .580 -- .278 4.10
Minnesota 83 79 .512 11 .268 4.39
Kansas City 75 87 .463 19 .263 4.74
Chicago (A) 65 97 .401 29 .256 4.74
Detroit 60 102 .370 34 .253 5.67
West Division
Texas 101 61 .623 -- .294 4.75
Seattle 90 72 .556 11 .268 4.13
Oakland 74 88 .457 27 .266 4.82
Anaheim 67 95 .414 34 .267 5.29
National League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East Division
Philadelphia 93 69 .574 -- .279 4.21
Florida 80 82 .494 13 .268 4.08
New York (N) 75 87 .463 18 .279 4.55
Atlanta 75 87 .463 18 .264 4.56
Montreal 72 90 .444 21 .255 4.81
Central Division
St. Louis 101 61 .623 -- .267 3.90
Chicago (N) 96 66 .593 5 .290 4.27
Houston 76 86 .469 25 .265 5.28
Milwaukee 75 87 .463 26 .258 4.98
Cincinnati 75 87 .463 26 .268 4.89
Pittsburgh 63 99 .389 38 .258 5.30
West Division
Arizona 97 65 .599 -- .270 4.03
Colorado 91 71 .562 6 .284 4.96
San Francisco 91 71 .562 6 .256 3.92
San Diego 74 88 .457 23 .259 4.43
Los Angeles 72 90 .444 25 .252 4.49
Playoffs :
Divisional Series :
Seattle (1) against New York (A) (3)
Cleveland (3) against Texas (0)
Philadelphia (0) against St. Louis (3)
Chicago (N) (3) against Arizona (1)
Championship Series :
Cleveland (1) against New York (A) (4)
Chicago (N) (4) against St. Louis (3)
World Series :
Chicago (N) (4) against New York (A) (1)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.372 Hank Blalock(TEX)
.360 Ichiro Suzuki(SEA NYN)
.359 Todd Helton(COL,NL)
.336 Brian Giles(PIT MIL)
.336 Homer Bush(CLE,AL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
67 Luis Gonzalez(ARI,NL)
56 Todd Helton(COL,NL)
55 Sammy Sosa(CHN,NL)
52 Ruben Sierra( HOU,NL)
52 Jim Thome(CLE,AL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
149 Luis Gonzalez(ARI,NL)
146 Lance Berkman(HOU,NL)
145 Eric Chavez(OAK,AL ARI)
145 Manny Ramirez(CHN,NL)
142 Jeff Bagwell(HOU,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.37 Pedro Martinez(BOS)
2.38 Russ Ortiz(SF)
2.39 Josh Beckett(FLO,NL)
2.48 Matt Morris(STL,NL)
2.66 Javier Vazquez(TOR)
TOP 5 in WINS :
23 Jeff Weaver(NYA,AL)
21 Josh Beckett(FLO,NL)
21 Kevin Appier(ANA NYA)
20 Pedro Martinez(BOS)
20 Rick Helling(ARI,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
40 Eddie Guardado(MIN,AL)
39 Mariano Rivera(NYA,AL)
38 Billy Koch(TOR)
38 Jose Mesa(PHI,NL)
38 Danny Graves(ARI)
2004 RECAP:
American League Rookie of the Year :
Adrian Gonzalez (DET) !!
He batted .311 in 534 AB, with 17 homers and 75 RBI.
National League Rookie of the Year :
Fabian Rasch (SD) !!
He had a record of 7-0 with 42 saves and a 1.38 ERA.
In 66 games, he pitched 65.0 innings, fanning 73 and walking just 15
batters.
American League Cy Young Award :
Pedro Martinez (BOS) !!
He had a record of 20-7 with an ERA of 2.62 and 2 shutouts.
In 33 games started, he pitched 240.2 innings, fanning 191 and walking 60
batters.
American League Most Valuable Player :
Alex Rodriguez (TEX) !!
He batted .338 in 627 AB, with 64 homers and 184 RBI.
National League Cy Young Award :
Brett Myers (PHI) !!
He had a record of 19-8 with an ERA of 2.48 and 2 shutouts.
In 34 games started, he pitched 239.2 innings, fanning 193 and walking 87
batters.
National League Most Valuable Player :
Sammy Sosa (CHN) !!
He batted .330 in 621 AB, with 64 homers and 156 RBI.
GM of the Year:
Sunny Verma (Neuqua) Chicago Cubs
Most Improved Player:
SP David Coggin SD 16-7 3.53
Reliever of the Year:
Cl Fabian Rasch SD 7-0-42 1.38
Minor League Batter of the Year:
Abraham Nunez Baltimore
.361-12-88 in 527 AB's with AAA Rochester Red Wings
Minor League Pitcher of the Year:
Jason Modica Toronto
18-5 1.92, 192.1 IP with A Auburn Doubledays
American League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East Division
Boston 94 68 .580 -- .284 4.35
Toronto 90 72 .556 4 .280 4.56
New York (A) 90 72 .556 4 .283 4.91
Baltimore 72 90 .444 22 .251 4.96
Tampa Bay 68 94 .420 26 .260 5.33
Central Division
Minnesota 88 75 .540 -- .263 4.32
Detroit 87 76 .534 1 .256 4.12
Cleveland 76 86 .469 11.5 .254 4.53
Kansas City 64 98 .395 23.5 .257 5.57
Chicago (A) 63 99 .389 24.5 .270 5.30
West Division
Texas 106 56 .654 -- .305 4.12
Oakland 92 70 .568 14 .270 4.31
Seattle 83 79 .512 23 .269 4.42
Anaheim 55 107 .340 51 .262 5.60
National League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East Division
Philadelphia 111 51 .685 -- .287 3.57
Atlanta 82 80 .506 29 .271 4.39
New York (N) 76 86 .469 35 .280 4.19
Florida 71 91 .438 40 .265 4.23
Montreal 58 104 .358 53 .250 5.85
Central Division
Chicago (N) 108 54 .667 -- .298 4.15
Cincinnati 84 78 .519 24 .267 4.38
Pittsburgh 77 85 .475 31 .269 5.05
St. Louis 71 91 .438 37 .259 5.02
Houston 70 92 .432 38 .256 5.32
Milwaukee 60 102 .370 48 .253 5.35
West Division
San Diego 99 63 .611 -- .274 3.53
Colorado 97 65 .599 2 .280 4.91
Arizona 96 66 .593 3 .275 3.76
San Francisco 81 81 .500 18 .256 4.04
Los Angeles 62 100 .383 37 .245 4.58
Playoffs :
Divisional Series :
Minnesota (0) against Texas (3)
Oakland (3) against Boston (2)
Colorado (1) against Philadelphia (3)
San Diego (0) against Chicago (N) (3)
Championship Series :
Oakland (1) against Texas (4)
Chicago (N) (4) against Philadelphia (2)
World Series :
Chicago (N) (4) against Texas (1)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.381 Ichiro Suzuki(NYN)
.351 Xavier Nady(TOR,AL)
.343 Dmitri Young(FLO)
.338 Alex Rodriguez(TEX,AL)
.338 Manny Ramirez(CHN,NL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
64 Sammy Sosa(CHN,NL)
64 Alex Rodriguez(TEX,AL)
56 Todd Helton(COL,NL)
54 Carlos Pena(OAK,AL)
53 Manny Ramirez(CHN,NL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
184 Alex Rodriguez(TEX,AL)
165 Manny Ramirez(CHN,NL)
162 Todd Helton(COL,NL)
156 Sammy Sosa(CHN,NL)
138 Scott Rolen(PHI)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.01 Josh Beckett(FLO)
2.44 Rick Helling(ARI,NL)
2.48 Brett Myers(PHI,NL)
2.49 Mike Thurman( TEX)
2.62 Pedro Martinez(BOS,AL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
22 Brad Penny(TEX,AL)
20 Pedro Martinez(BOS,AL)
20 Mike Mussina(NYA,AL)
20 Javier Vazquez(TOR,AL)
20 Brandon Claussen(DET)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
42 Fabian Rasch(SD,NL)
37 Troy Percival(ANA NYA)
35 Jose Mesa(PHI)
35 Eddie Guardado(MIN,AL)
35 Jeff Zimmerman(TEX,AL)
2005 RECAP:
American League Rookie of the Year :
Preston Larrison (DET) !!
He had a record of 19-9 with an ERA of 4.64 and 0 shutouts.
In 37 games started, he pitched 236.2 innings, fanning 148 and walking 87 batters.
National League Rookie of the Year :
Adam Wainwright (ATL) !!
He had a record of 16-10 with an ERA of 3.11 and 1 shutout.
In 33 games started, he pitched 225.2 innings, fanning 114 and walking 82 batters.
American League Cy Young Award :
Ryan Anderson (SEA) !!
He had a record of 22-4 with an ERA of 2.31 and 3 shutouts.
In 35 games started, he pitched 253.2 innings, fanning 201 and walking 115 batters.
American League Most Valuable Player :
Alex Rodriguez (TEX) !!
He batted .337 in 617 AB, with 52 homers and 164 RBI.
National League Cy Young Award :
Josh Beckett (FLO) !!
He had a record of 19-4 with an ERA of 2.01 and 2 shutouts.
In 34 games started, he pitched 233 innings, fanning 243 and walking 40 batters.
National League Most Valuable Player :
Todd Helton (COL) !!
He batted .357 in 597 AB, with 62 homers and 150 RBI.
GM of the Year:
Derek Nelson (Ahizma) San Francisco Giants
Most Improved Player:
SP Elmer Dessens StL 17-2 3.63
Reliever of the Year:
Cl Jason Isringhausen Bos 5-5-39 1.29
Minor League Batter of the Year:
Garrett Atkins Colorado
.365-21-97 in 537 AB's with AAA Colorado Springs Sky Sox
Minor League Pitcher of the Year:
Ted Guion SD
13-8 2.47 221-K 83-BB in 222.2 IP with AA Mobile Baybears
American League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East Division
Boston 97 65 .599 -- .283 4.03
New York (A) 96 66 .593 1 .276 4.77
Toronto 86 76 .531 11 .264 4.64
Baltimore 71 91 .438 26 .254 4.80
Tampa Bay 66 96 .407 31 .270 5.21
Central Division
Cleveland 97 66 .595 -- .276 4.03
Minnesota 96 67 .589 1 .290 4.33
Detroit 93 69 .574 3.5 .281 4.32
Chicago (A) 64 98 .395 32.5 .259 5.41
Kansas City 50 112 .309 46.5 .239 5.43
West Division
Texas 109 53 .673 -- .304 4.27
Oakland 82 80 .506 27 .267 5.18
Seattle 76 86 .469 33 .261 4.10
Anaheim 51 111 .315 58 .265 5.82
National League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East Division
Philadelphia 101 61 .623 -- .272 3.71
New York (N) 83 79 .512 18 .274 4.28
Florida 81 81 .500 20 .254 3.70
Atlanta 81 81 .500 20 .263 4.43
Montreal 60 102 .370 41 .257 5.17
Central Division
Chicago (N) 108 54 .667 -- .281 3.74
St. Louis 85 77 .525 23 .267 4.34
Cincinnati 80 82 .494 28 .257 4.10
Pittsburgh 78 84 .481 30 .266 4.86
Houston 64 98 .395 44 .253 5.62
Milwaukee 64 98 .395 44 .250 4.90
West Division
San Francisco 90 72 .556 -- .262 3.93
Arizona 88 74 .543 2 .276 4.50
Colorado 82 80 .506 8 .284 5.55
San Diego 78 84 .481 12 .253 4.61
Los Angeles 74 88 .457 16 .249 4.83
Playoffs :
Divisional Series :
New York (A) (1) against Texas (3)
Cleveland (1) against Boston (3)
Arizona (0) against Chicago (N) (3)
San Francisco (3) against Philadelphia (1)
Championship Series :
Boston (1) against Texas (4)
San Francisco (4) against Chicago (N) (1)
World Series :
San Francisco (4) against Texas (2)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.380 Ichiro Suzuki(NYN MIN)
.357 Todd Helton(COL,NL)
.348 Chris Singleton( ATL,NL)
.345 Dave Kelton(CHN,NL)
.340 Hank Blalock(TEX,AL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
64 Sammy Sosa(CHN,NL)
62 Todd Helton(COL,NL)
52 Alex Rodriguez(TEX,AL)
51 J.D. Drew(STL NYA,AL)
49 Troy Glaus(NYA,AL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
164 Alex Rodriguez(TEX,AL)
150 Todd Helton(COL,NL)
141 Sammy Sosa(CHN,NL)
141 Manny Ramirez(CHN)
139 Eric Chavez(ARI,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.01 Josh Beckett(FLO,NL)
2.28 Pedro Martinez(BOS)
2.31 Ryan Anderson(SEA)
2.70 Jeff Weaver(NYA,AL)
2.80 Joe Mays(MIN,AL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
25 Juan Cruz(CHN,NL)
22 Joe Mays(MIN,AL)
22 Jeff Weaver(NYA,AL)
22 Ryan Anderson(SEA)
21 Brad Penny(TEX,AL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
47 Danys Baez(CHN)
43 Keith Foulke(DET,AL)
40 Braden Looper(CIN)
39 Robb Nen(SF)
39 Jason Isringhausen(STL BOS,AL)
2006 RECAP:
American League Rookie of the Year :
SP J.D. Martin (Cle)
He had a record of 13-7 and a 3.61 ERA in 25 games started
He pitched 182.0 Innings, striking out 177 and walking 48.
National League Rookie of the Year :
SP William Karlson (Pit)
He had a record of 18-8 and a 3.40 ERA in 35 games started.
He pitched 235.2 innings, striking out 277 and walking 58.
American League Cy Young Award :
SP Ryan Anderson (Sea)
He had a record of 16-2 and a 2.24 ERA in 27 games started.
In 201.0 Innings, he had 183 strikeouts and allowed 85 walks.
American League Most Valuable Player :
Xavier Nady (Tor)
He batted .343-36-150 with 203 hits in 592 At Bats.
National League Cy Young Award :
Byung Hun Kim (NYN)
He had a record of 17-4 and a 2.11 ERA in 32 games started.
In 209.0 Innings, he had 216 strikeouts and allowed 39.
National League Most Valuable Player :
Ryan Klesko (Hou)
He batted .334-42-122 in 569 At Bats. He also had 190 hits, 90 walks and 18 triples.
GM of the Year:
Sean Mcindoe (Smcindoe) - Toronto Blue Jays
Most Improved Player:
SP Todd Richie (Hou)
Reliever of the Year:
Cl Jeff Zimmerman (Tex)
Minor League Batter of the Year:
Earl Lindsey Anaheim
.349-20-73 with 116 BB's in 591 AB's for Salt Lake Stingers (AAA)
Minor League Pitcher of the Year:
Colt Griffin St. Louis
16-6 2.56 in 186 IP with 48 BB's and 156 K's for New Haven Ravens (AA)
American League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East Division
Toronto 103 59 .636 -- .284 4.10
Boston 86 76 .531 17 .273 4.11
New York (A) 85 77 .525 18 .258 4.76
Baltimore 66 96 .407 37 .251 5.27
Tampa Bay 56 106 .346 47 .259 5.59
Central Division
Cleveland 105 57 .648 -- .292 4.13
Detroit 101 61 .623 4 .287 4.03
Minnesota 78 84 .481 27 .282 5.12
Chicago (A) 55 107 .340 50 .246 4.75
Kansas City 53 109 .327 52 .262 5.81
West Division
Texas 110 52 .679 -- .296 4.33
Oakland 89 73 .549 21 .263 4.45
Seattle 78 84 .481 32 .258 4.11
Anaheim 57 105 .352 53 .257 5.60
National League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East Division
Philadelphia 98 64 .605 -- .271 3.92
New York (N) 91 72 .558 7.5 .267 3.85
Florida 82 80 .506 16 .258 3.76
Montreal 78 84 .481 20 .251 3.98
Atlanta 66 96 .407 32 .239 4.47
Central Division
Chicago (N) 108 54 .667 -- .267 4.03
Houston 92 71 .564 16.5 .280 4.81
Pittsburgh 81 81 .500 27 .259 4.43
Cincinnati 80 82 .494 28 .254 4.44
Milwaukee 76 86 .469 32 .272 4.69
St. Louis 73 89 .451 35 .251 4.74
West Division
Los Angeles 87 75 .537 -- .251 4.15
Colorado 83 79 .512 4 .287 5.19
San Francisco 75 87 .463 12 .267 4.85
Arizona 71 91 .438 16 .268 4.79
San Diego 68 94 .420 19 .253 4.98
Playoffs :
Divisional Series :
Detroit (3) against Texas (2)
Toronto (3) against Cleveland (1)
Los Angeles (2) against Chicago (N) (3)
Houston (3) against Philadelphia (2)
Championship Series :
Detroit (2) against Toronto (4)
Houston (4) against Chicago (N) (2)
World Series :
Houston (2) against Toronto (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.375 Donzell Mcdonald(CLE,AL)
.362 Adrian Gonzalez(DET)
.357 Juan Uribe(COL,NL)
.352 Ichiro Suzuki(MIN)
.346 Deivis Santos(BAL SF)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
65 Jose Cruz Jr.(COL,NL)
62 Jim Thome(CLE)
56 Shawn Green(LA,NL)
53 Todd Helton(COL,NL)
48 Richie Sexson(MIL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
172 Jim Thome(CLE)
168 Jose Cruz Jr.(COL,NL)
159 Shawn Green(LA,NL)
150 Xavier Nady(TOR,AL)
139 Todd Helton(COL,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.06 Josh Beckett(FLO,NL)
2.11 Byung-hyun Kim(NYN)
2.24 Ryan Anderson(SEA)
2.45 Rene Miniel(NYN,NL)
2.63 Brett Myers(PHI)
TOP 5 in WINS :
23 Preston Larrison(DET,AL)
22 Barry Zito(OAK)
20 John Thomson( TEX)
19 Pedro Martinez(BOS)
18 William Karlson(PIT)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
41 Jeff Zimmerman(TEX)
41 Troy Percival(CLE,AL)
38 Ray King(NYN,NL)
38 Keith Foulke(DET)
37 Mike Venafro(OAK)
2007 RECAP:
American League Rookie of the Year:
Alex Acosta (KC)!
He batted .302 in 547 AB, with 19 homers and 76 RBI.
National League Rookie of the Year:
Sam Hesser (MON)!
He batted .263 in 552 AB, with 26 homers and 82 RBI.
American League Cy Young Award:
Pedro Martinez (BOS)!
He had a record of 22-4 with an ERA of 1.84 and 3 shutouts.
In 33 games started, he pitched 253.2 innings, fanning 179 and walking 56 batters.
American League Most Valuable Player:
Alex Rodriguez (TEX)!
He batted .326 in 599 AB, with 50 homers and 133 RBI.
National League Cy Young Award:
Juan Cruz (LA)!
He had a record of 23-5 with an ERA of 2.35 and 5 shutouts.
In 36 games started, he pitched 260.2 innings, fanning 211 and walking 86 batters.
National League Most Valuable Player:
Carlos Delgado (PHI)!
He batted .341 in 534 AB, with 35 homers and 112 RBI.
Reliever of the Year:
Keith Foulke (DET)!
He had a record of 5-2 with an ERA of 2.19 and 52 Saves.
Most Improved Player:
Raul Casanova (CLE)!
He batted .292 in 490 AB, with 22 homers and 95 RBI.
General Manager of the Year:
David "Sir Fozzie" Yellope (FLA)!
He led Florida to a 101-61 record and the NL East title.
American League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Vladimir Nunez (BOS)
Catcher: Jason Kendall (OAK)
First Base: Doug Mientkiewicz (MIN)
Second Base: Joe Thurston (TEX)
Third Base: Sean Burroughs (CLE)
Shortstop: David Eckstein (KC)
Leftfield: Garret Anderson (BAL)
Centerfield: Gabe Kapler (TB)
Rightfield: Josh Hamilton (TB)
National League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Claudio Vargas (FLO)
Catcher: Charles Johnson (STL)
First Base: Ryan Klesko (HOU)
Second Base: Pedro Liriano (MON)
Third Base: Eric Chavez (ARI)
Shortstop: Cody Ransom (SF)
Leftfield: Chris Stynes (NYN)
Centerfield: Darin Erstad (ATL)
Rightfield: Carlos Duran (ATL)
American League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East Division
Boston 104 58 .642 -- .265 3.64
New York (A) 99 63 .611 5 .254 4.18
Toronto 97 65 .599 7 .283 3.87
Baltimore 64 98 .395 40 .255 5.31
Tampa Bay 63 99 .389 41 .257 5.29
Central Division
Cleveland 101 61 .623 -- .286 3.73
Detroit 97 65 .599 4 .293 4.86
Chicago (A) 77 85 .475 24 .247 3.95
Minnesota 73 89 .451 28 .283 4.96
Kansas City 53 109 .327 48 .246 5.28
West Division
Texas 97 65 .599 -- .298 4.40
Oakland 81 81 .500 16 .267 4.51
Seattle 80 82 .494 17 .250 4.49
Anaheim 63 99 .389 34 .260 5.08
National League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East Division
Florida 101 61 .623 -- .272 4.02
Philadelphia 82 80 .506 19 .276 4.42
Atlanta 77 85 .475 24 .253 4.36
New York (N) 76 86 .469 25 .250 3.78
Montreal 63 99 .389 38 .240 4.47
Central Division
Chicago (N) 109 53 .673 -- .279 3.50
Cincinnati 85 77 .525 24 .252 4.11
Houston 81 81 .500 28 .253 4.33
Milwaukee 78 84 .481 31 .268 4.44
Pittsburgh 73 89 .451 36 .243 4.36
St. Louis 54 108 .333 55 .249 5.38
West Division
Los Angeles 99 63 .611 -- .259 3.67
San Diego 81 81 .500 18 .254 4.14
Arizona 75 87 .463 24 .265 4.98
Colorado 75 87 .463 24 .280 5.17
San Francisco 72 90 .444 27 .259 4.66
Playoffs :
Divisional Series :
Texas (2) against Boston (3)
New York (A) (3) against Cleveland (1)
Cincinnati (0) against Chicago (N) (3)
Los Angeles (3) against Florida (0)
Championship Series :
New York (A) (4) against Boston (2)
Los Angeles (1) against Chicago (N) (4)
World Series :
Chicago (N) (4) against New York (A) (1)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.364 Adrian Gonzalez(DET)
.359 Donzell Mcdonald(CLE,AL)
.358 Juan Uribe(COL,NL)
.355 Ichiro Suzuki(MIN,AL CLE)
.350 Aubrey Huff(COL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
54 Pedro Feliz(SF,NL)
50 Alex Rodriguez(TEX,AL)
46 Jim Thome(CLE,AL)
43 Adam Dunn(CIN,NL)
42 Lance Berkman(LA,NL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
154 Xavier Nady(TOR,AL)
135 Jim Thome(CLE,AL)
135 Hank Blalock(TEX,AL)
134 Shawn Green(LA)
133 Alex Rodriguez(TEX,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
1.84 Pedro Martinez(BOS,AL)
1.88 Byung-hyun Kim(NYN,NL)
2.28 Carlos Zambrano(CHN)
2.33 Mark Prior(PIT CHA,AL)
2.35 Juan Cruz(LA,NL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
23 Juan Cruz(LA,NL)
22 Pedro Martinez(BOS,AL)
21 Clint Nageotte(CHN,NL)
21 George Diaz(DET NYA)
21 Jason Arnold(DET)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
52 Keith Foulke(DET,AL)
44 Danny Patterson(FLO,NL)
40 Steve Karsay(NYA)
38 Danys Baez(CHN)
38 Braden Looper(CIN,NL)
2008 RECAP:
American League Rookie of the Year:
Kelvin Pastrana (ANA)!
He had a record of 17-10 with an ERA of 3.72.
In 36 games started, he pitched 232 innings, fanning 206 and walking 85 batters.
National League Rookie of the Year:
Richard Vigna (PIT)!
He had a record of 16-12 with an ERA of 3.84.
In 37 games started, he pitched 246.1 innings, fanning 264 and walking 107 batters.
American League Cy Young Award:
Pedro Martinez (BOS)!
He had a record of 21-8 with an ERA of 2.42 and 3 shutouts.
In 35 games started, he pitched 249.2 innings, fanning 177 and walking 62 batters.
American League Most Valuable Player:
Xavier Nady (TOR)!
He batted .352 in 603 AB, with 45 homers and 165 RBI.
National League Cy Young Award:
Clint Nageotte (CHN)!
He had a record of 22-4 with an ERA of 2.33 and 4 shutouts.
In 35 games started, he pitched 266.2 innings, fanning 157 and walking 92 batters.
National League Most Valuable Player:
Todd Helton (COL)!
He batted .375 in 573 AB, with 42 homers and 138 RBI.
Reliever of the Year:
Jose Nunez (PHI)!
He had a record of 4-5 with an ERA of 1.73 and 47 Saves.
Most Improved Player:
Josh Phelps (CIN)!
He batted .280 in 525 AB, with 37 homers and 113 RBI.
General Manager of the Year:
Ricky "Kazey" Lam (CIN)!
He led Cincinnati to a 97-65 record, the NL Central title, and the National League Pennant.
American League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Wilfredo Garcia (KC)
Catcher: Miguel Olivo (CHA)
First Base: Doug Mientkiewicz (MIN)
Second Base: Jose Macias (TOR)
Third Base: Sean Burroughs (CLE)
Shortstop: Jimmy Rollins (BOS)
Leftfield: Shannon Stewart (CLE)
Centerfield: Preston Wilson (ANA)
Rightfield: Josh Hamilton (TB)
National League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Claudio Vargas (CIN)
Catcher: Bobby Jefferies (PIT)
First Base: Todd Helton (COL)
Second Base: Jose Ortiz (COL)
Third Base: Edgardo Alfonzo (STL)
Shortstop: Juan Uribe (COL)
Leftfield: Bryon Vasquez (STL)
Centerfield: Andruw Jones (FLO)
Rightfield: Ben Grieve (ATL)
American League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East Division
Toronto 101 61 .623 -- .289 4.08
Boston 98 64 .605 3 .264 4.01
New York (A) 94 68 .580 7 .267 3.98
Tampa Bay 64 98 .395 37 .248 5.03
Baltimore 54 108 .333 47 .227 5.05
Central Division
Cleveland 94 68 .580 -- .285 4.04
Detroit 83 79 .512 11 .283 4.87
Kansas City 74 88 .457 20 .252 4.99
Minnesota 71 91 .438 23 .252 4.54
Chicago (A) 70 92 .432 24 .232 4.21
West Division
Texas 100 62 .617 -- .292 4.11
Seattle 80 82 .494 20 .262 4.22
Anaheim 79 83 .488 21 .273 4.47
Oakland 77 85 .475 23 .265 4.85
National League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East Division
Philadelphia 100 62 .617 -- .262 3.30
Florida 82 80 .506 18 .263 3.95
New York (N) 77 85 .475 23 .256 3.84
Atlanta 77 85 .475 23 .252 4.26
Montreal 67 95 .414 33 .249 4.76
Central Division
Cincinnati 97 65 .599 -- .280 4.29
Chicago (N) 94 68 .580 3 .271 3.96
Pittsburgh 87 75 .537 10 .254 3.88
St. Louis 80 82 .494 17 .265 4.49
Houston 75 87 .463 22 .255 4.66
Milwaukee 63 99 .389 34 .251 5.10
West Division
Los Angeles 93 69 .574 -- .259 4.00
San Diego 85 77 .525 8 .266 4.07
Colorado 80 82 .494 13 .292 5.23
Arizona 67 95 .414 26 .262 5.15
San Francisco 67 95 .414 26 .255 4.41
Playoffs :
Divisional Series :
Cleveland (3) against Toronto (1)
Boston (3) against Texas (1)
Los Angeles (1) against Philadelphia (3)
Chicago (N) (0) against Cincinnati (3)
Championship Series :
Cleveland (1) against Boston (4)
Cincinnati (4) against Philadelphia (1)
World Series :
Cincinnati (0) against Boston (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.375 Todd Helton(COL,NL)
.360 Dave Kelton(CHN,NL)
.360 Donzell Mcdonald(CLE,AL)
.352 Xavier Nady(TOR,AL)
.338 Adrian Gonzalez(DET,AL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
47 Ryan Parkes(DET)
45 Jay Gibbons(SF)
45 Xavier Nady(TOR,AL)
44 Jack Cust(DET)
43 Shawn Green(LA,NL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
165 Xavier Nady(TOR,AL)
152 Paul Loduca(CIN TOR,AL)
143 Jose Cruz Jr.(COL,NL)
138 Todd Helton(COL,NL)
129 Adam Dunn(CIN,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.28 Josh Beckett(FLO,NL)
2.33 Clint Nageotte(CHN,NL)
2.35 Rene Miniel(NYN)
2.42 Pedro Martinez(BOS,AL)
2.46 Samuel Varga(ATL,NL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
22 Clint Nageotte(CHN,NL)
22 Rafael Soriano(SEA,AL)
21 George Diaz(NYA,AL)
21 Pedro Martinez(BOS,AL)
21 Floyd Diaz(TOR,AL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
47 Jose Nunez(PHI,NL)
39 Eusebio Salas(LA,NL)
37 Keith Foulke(DET,AL)
35 John Riedling(ATL)
34 Colby Miller(STL)
2009 RECAP:
American League Rookie of the Year:
Alfonso Tenorio (BAL)!
He had a record of 12-12 with an ERA of 3.63 and 3 shutouts.
In 35 games started, he pitched 242 innings, fanning 137 and walking 58 batters.
National League Rookie of the Year:
John Cain (SD)!
He had a record of 7-6 with an ERA of 2.40 and 30 saves.
In 72 games, he pitched 71.1 innings, fanning 25 and walking 35 batters.
American League Cy Young Award:
Javier Vazquez (TOR)!
He had a record of 25-9 with an ERA of 2.84 and 5 shutouts.
In 36 games started, he pitched 291.2 innings, fanning 180 and walking 71 batters.
American League Most Valuable Player:
Earl Lindsey (ANA)!
He batted .327 in 553 AB, with 35 homers and 116 RBI.
National League Cy Young Award:
Josh Beckett (FLO)!
He had a record of 22-8 with an ERA of 1.86.
In 35 games started, he pitched 241.1 innings, fanning 265 and walking 52 batters.
National League Most Valuable Player:
Adam Dunn (CIN)!
He batted .330 in 558 AB, with 46 homers and 129 RBI.
Reliever of the Year:
Dannys Baez (CHN)!
He had a record of 5-3 with an ERA of 2.52 and 39 Saves.
Most Improved Player:
Chris George (SF)!
He had a record of 17-12 with an ERA of 3.65 in 236.2 innings.
General Manager of the Year:
Richard (Radii) Dixon (SF)!
He led San Francisco to a 93-69 record, the NL Wildcard, and the RWBL Championship.
American League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Bartolo Colon (MIN)
Catcher: Miguel Olivo (CHA)
First Base: Adrian Gonzalez (NYA)
Second Base: Alex Acosta (KC)
Third Base: Corey Koskie (MIN)
Shortstop: Juan Uribe (NYA)
Leftfield: Benny Agbayani (MIN)
Centerfield: Vernon Wells (TOR)
Rightfield: Ichiro Suzuki (TOR)
National League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Kevin Olsen (COL)
Catcher: William Parks (PIT)
First Base: Michael Cuddyer (PHI)
Second Base: Estaban German (SD)
Third Base: Dave Kelton (CHN)
Shortstop: Angel Berroa (PHI)
Leftfield: Michael Restovich (LA)
Centerfield: Darin Erstad (HOU)
Rightfield: Jose Guillen (MIL)
American League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East Division
Toronto 99 63 .611 -- .290 3.98
Boston 98 64 .605 1 .262 3.84
Tampa Bay 88 74 .543 11 .261 4.49
New York (A) 83 79 .512 16 .267 4.38
Baltimore 68 94 .420 31 .251 4.69
Central Division
Cleveland 110 52 .679 -- .297 3.73
Kansas City 73 89 .451 37 .258 5.06
Minnesota 67 95 .414 43 .243 4.54
Detroit 66 96 .407 44 .257 4.86
Chicago (A) 57 105 .352 53 .236 4.97
West Division
Seattle 89 73 .549 -- .263 3.71
Anaheim 86 76 .531 3 .262 4.30
Texas 84 78 .519 5 .263 4.28
Oakland 75 87 .463 14 .256 4.79
National League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East Division
Philadelphia 99 63 .611 -- .275 3.60
New York (N) 84 78 .519 15 .263 3.89
Florida 81 81 .500 18 .243 3.79
Atlanta 81 81 .500 18 .255 4.60
Montreal 64 98 .395 35 .235 4.63
Central Division
Chicago (N) 111 51 .685 -- .278 3.50
Cincinnati 91 71 .562 20 .272 4.30
Pittsburgh 82 80 .506 29 .274 4.65
St. Louis 72 90 .444 39 .262 4.43
Houston 71 91 .438 40 .248 4.49
Milwaukee 64 98 .395 47 .256 4.86
West Division
Los Angeles 99 63 .611 -- .256 3.84
San Francisco 93 69 .574 6 .258 3.41
San Diego 85 77 .525 14 .250 3.73
Colorado 65 97 .401 34 .264 5.24
Arizona 45 117 .278 54 .240 5.45
Playoffs :
Divisional Series :
Seattle (2) against Cleveland (3)
Boston (2) against Toronto (3)
San Francisco (3) against Chicago (N) (2)
Los Angeles (1) against Philadelphia (3)
Championship Series :
Toronto (2) against Cleveland (4)
San Francisco (4) against Philadelphia (1)
World Series :
San Francisco (4) against Cleveland (3)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.365 Sean Burroughs(CLE,AL)
.357 Jack Hanrahan(DET PIT,NL)
.352 Adrian Gonzalez(DET NYA,AL)
.351 Tony Blanco(MIL,NL)
.351 Xavier Nady(TOR)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
52 Hee Seop Choi(CHN)
46 Adam Dunn(CIN,NL)
46 Jack Cust(DET CLE,AL)
45 Eric Chavez(BOS,AL)
42 Wily Mo Pena(CIN,NL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
136 Hideki Matsui(CLE)
135 Michael Cuddyer(MIN PHI,NL)
135 Wily Mo Pena(CIN,NL)
133 Hee Seop Choi(CHN)
130 Sean Burroughs(CLE,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
1.86 Mark Prior(SF BOS)
1.86 Josh Beckett(FLO)
2.29 Byung-hyun Kim(NYN)
2.30 Mark Phillips(SD)
2.33 Jacob Peavey(SD)
TOP 5 in WINS :
25 Javier Vazquez(TOR,AL)
22 Josh Beckett(FLO)
22 Matt Morris(NYA SF,NL)
21 Colby Lewis(CLE,AL)
20 Ricardo Laguna(LA,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
41 Ray King(NYN)
40 Ben Sheets(SEA,AL)
39 Eusebio Salas(LA)
39 Steve Karsay(TEX ATL)
39 Danys Baez(CHN)
2010 RECAP:
American League Rookie of the Year:
Francisco Nunez (DET)!
He batted .328 in 601 AB, with 5 homers and 70 RBI.
National League Rookie of the Year:
Timothy Hickerson (COL)!
He batted .296 in 587 AB, with 36 homers and 136 RBI.
American League Cy Young Award:
J.D. Martin (CLE)!
He had a record of 26-6 with an ERA of 3.09 and 2 shutouts.
In 38 games started, he pitched 291 innings, fanning 287 and walking 74 batters.
American League Most Valuable Player:
Adrian Gonzalez (NYA)!
He batted .384 in 631 AB, with 32 homers and 123 RBI.
National League Cy Young Award:
Joe Torres (SD)!
He had a record of 23-2 with an ERA of 1.94 and 4 shutouts.
In 35 games started, he pitched 250.2 innings, fanning 213 and walking 39 batters.
National League Most Valuable Player:
Tobias Paez (CHN)!
He batted .340 in 577 AB, with 40 homers and 124 RBI.
Reliever of the Year:
Ben Sheets (SEA)!
He had a record of 4-7 with an ERA of 2.21 and 48 Saves.
General Manager of the Year:
Ross (INDalltheway) Wheeler (Pitts)!
He led Pittsburgh to a 108-54 record, and the NL Central League Champion.
American League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Nick Bierbrodt (TB)
Catcher: Jared Abruzzo (BOS)
First Base: Derrek Lee (TEX)
Second Base: Brent Abernathy (BAL)
Third Base: Eric Chavez (BOS)
Shortstop: Jimmy Rollins (BOS)
Leftfield: Kevin Mench (BAL)
Centerfield: Antonio Silva (NYA)
Rightfield: Juan Rivera (BAL)
National League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Patrick Tremaine (STL)
Catcher: William Parks (PIT)
First Base: Michael Cuddyer (PHI)
Second Base: Joe Thurston (ATL)
Third Base: Joe Crede (MIL)
Shortstop: Angel Berroa (PHI)
Leftfield: Bryon Vasquez (STL)
Centerfield: David Krynzel (CHN)
Rightfield: Ichiro Suzuki (SD)
American League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East Division
Toronto 100 62 .617 -- .282 4.10
New York (A) 93 69 .574 7 .278 4.55
Boston 86 76 .531 14 .249 3.75
Baltimore 67 95 .414 33 .245 4.56
Tampa Bay 66 96 .407 34 .250 4.64
Central Division
Cleveland 108 54 .667 -- .287 3.68
Kansas City 81 81 .500 27 .277 4.96
Chicago (A) 69 93 .426 39 .242 4.66
Detroit 64 98 .395 44 .257 5.06
Minnesota 57 105 .352 51 .244 5.11
West Division
Anaheim 92 70 .568 -- .276 3.99
Texas 88 74 .543 4 .266 4.62
Seattle 87 75 .537 5 .256 4.13
Oakland 66 96 .407 26 .249 4.43
National League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East Division
Philadelphia 105 57 .648 -- .267 3.09
New York (N) 91 71 .562 14 .264 3.57
Atlanta 88 74 .543 17 .275 4.39
Montreal 76 86 .469 29 .250 4.12
Florida 72 90 .444 33 .246 3.73
Central Division
Pittsburgh 108 54 .667 -- .261 3.65
Chicago (N) 95 67 .586 13 .266 3.81
Cincinnati 83 79 .512 25 .262 4.00
Houston 79 83 .488 29 .266 4.81
St. Louis 78 84 .481 30 .259 4.47
Milwaukee 58 104 .358 50 .250 5.14
West Division
San Diego 90 72 .556 -- .248 3.79
Los Angeles 87 75 .537 3 .252 3.96
Colorado 71 91 .438 19 .278 5.71
San Francisco 64 98 .395 26 .243 4.59
Arizona 61 101 .377 29 .260 5.22
Playoffs :
Divisional Series :
Anaheim (3) against Cleveland (2)
New York (A) (3) against Toronto (1)
San Diego (0) against Pittsburgh (3)
Chicago (N) (0) against Philadelphia (3)
Championship Series :
Anaheim (4) against New York (A) (1)
Philadelphia (4) against Pittsburgh (0)
World Series :
Philadelphia (4) against Anaheim (1)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.384 Adrian Gonzalez(NYA,AL)
.383 Brian Alarcon(HOU,NL)
.371 Hank Blalock(TEX,AL)
.353 Alex Gomez(CIN,NL)
.348 Xavier Nady(TOR,AL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
46 Michael Restovich(LA,NL)
42 Michael Cuddyer(PHI)
42 Jack Cust(CLE,AL)
40 Tobias Paez(CHN,NL)
40 Antonio Perez(ATL,NL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
141 Antonio Perez(ATL,NL)
136 Timothy Hickerson(COL)
130 Gabe Gross(TOR)
127 Xavier Nady(TOR,AL)
124 Tobias Paez(CHN,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
1.88 Josh Beckett(FLO,NL)
1.94 Joe Torres(SD,NL)
1.94 Claudio Vargas(CIN)
2.08 Mark Prior(BOS)
2.18 Rene Miniel(NYN,NL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
26 J.D. Martin(CLE,AL)
24 Colby Lewis(CLE,AL)
24 Juan Cruz(CHN,NL)
23 Joe Torres(SD,NL)
23 Brad Penny(TEX,AL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
48 Ben Sheets(SEA,AL)
42 Jose Nunez(PHI)
42 Joel Rivera(PIT,NL)
40 John Cain(SD)
38 Colby Miller(STL)
2011 RECAP:
American League Rookie of the Year:
Neil Kepner (MIN)!
He had a record of 15-11 with an ERA of 3.15.
In 39 games started, he pitched 219.2 innings, fanning 195 and walking 45 batters.
National League Rookie of the Year:
Curtis Briegar (CHI(N))!
In 32 games started, he pitched 171.2 innings, fanning 178 and walking 36 batters.
American League Cy Young Award:
Dylan Kelly (TOR)!
He had a record of 21-6 with an ERA of 2.29.
He pitched 271.2 innings, fanning 213.
American League Most Valuable Player:
Earl Lindsey (ANA)!
He batted .364 with 34 homers and 119 RBI.
National League Cy Young Award:
William Karlson (PIT)!
He had a record of 19-6 with an ERA of 2.15.
He pitched 255.2 innings, fanning 363.
National League Most Valuable Player:
Michael Cuddyer (PHI)!
He batted .319 with 43 homers, 131 Runs Scored and 140 RBI.
Reliever of the Year:
Joel Rivera (PIT)!
He had a record of 10-4 with an ERA of 0.90 and 50 Saves.
General Manager of the Year:
Brian (Bsak16) Sakowski (PHI)!
He led Philadelphia to a 112-50 record, and a back to back World Series Championship.
American League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Brad Penny (TEX)
Catcher: Mark Johnson (BOS)
First Base: Adrian Gonzalez (NYA)
Second Base: Josh Wilson (MIN)
Third Base: Eric Chavez (BOS)
Shortstop: Edward Ring (BAL)
Leftfield: Alexis Rios (TOR)
Centerfield: Torii Hunter (CHA)
Rightfield: Tony Lombard (TB)
National League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Colt Griffin (STL)
Catcher: William Parks (PIT)
First Base: Shea Hillenbrand (ATL)
Second Base: Joe Thurston (ATL)
Third Base: Joe Crede (MIL)
Shortstop: Jimmy Rollins (PHI)
Leftfield: Bryon Vasquez (STL)
Centerfield: Herman Churchill (LA)
Rightfield: Cristian Guerrero (NYN)
American League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East Division
Toronto 104 58 .642 -- .279 3.70
New York (A) 96 66 .593 8 .274 4.38
Boston 94 68 .580 10 .273 3.90
Tampa Bay 73 89 .451 31 .267 4.97
Baltimore 66 96 .407 38 .258 4.79
Central Division
Cleveland 94 68 .580 -- .254 3.92
Chicago (A) 88 74 .543 6 .247 3.95
Kansas City 86 76 .531 8 .258 4.28
Minnesota 64 98 .395 30 .248 4.70
Detroit 50 112 .309 44 .249 5.29
West Division
Anaheim 93 69 .574 -- .268 4.04
Seattle 88 74 .543 5 .250 3.49
Oakland 74 88 .457 19 .265 4.25
Texas 68 94 .420 25 .263 4.65
National League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East Division
Philadelphia 112 50 .691 -- .286 3.71
Atlanta 86 76 .531 26 .259 4.62
Montreal 83 79 .512 29 .255 3.98
New York (N) 73 89 .451 39 .266 4.48
Florida 63 99 .389 49 .262 4.91
Central Division
Pittsburgh 109 53 .673 -- .266 3.07
Chicago (N) 103 59 .636 6 .263 3.42
Milwaukee 74 88 .457 35 .264 4.41
Houston 72 90 .444 37 .248 4.30
Cincinnati 68 94 .420 41 .249 4.27
St. Louis 60 102 .370 49 .230 4.44
West Division
Los Angeles 86 76 .531 -- .241 3.77
Arizona 81 81 .500 5 .271 4.76
San Diego 77 85 .475 9 .255 4.00
San Francisco 75 87 .463 11 .249 4.55
Colorado 70 92 .432 16 .261 5.53
Playoffs :
Divisional Series :
Anaheim (0) against Toronto (3)
Cleveland (2) against New York (A) (3)
Los Angeles (0) against Philadelphia (3)
Chicago (N) (2) against Pittsburgh (3)
Championship Series :
New York (A) (4) against Toronto (1)
Pittsburgh (2) against Philadelphia (4)
World Series :
Philadelphia (4) against New York (A) (0)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.368 Tony Blanco(MIL,NL)
.364 Earl Lindsey(ANA,AL)
.357 Brian Alarcon(HOU,NL)
.355 Hank Blalock(TEX,AL)
.355 Timothy Hickerson(COL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
43 Wily Mo Pena(CIN)
43 Sam Hesser(MON)
43 Michael Cuddyer(PHI,NL)
41 Marlon Byrd(PHI,NL)
41 Jack Cust(CLE,AL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
142 Xavier Nady(TOR,AL)
140 Michael Cuddyer(PHI,NL)
138 Marlon Byrd(PHI,NL)
134 Drew Henson(CHA PHI,NL)
130 Paul Konerko(ARI,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
1.88 Ramon Santiago(CHA,AL)
2.04 Joe Torres(SD,NL)
2.15 William Karlson(PIT,NL)
2.29 Dylan Kelly(TOR,AL)
2.43 Mark Prior(BOS)
TOP 5 in WINS :
26 Javier Vazquez(TOR,AL)
24 Carlos Zambrano(CHN,NL)
22 Juan Cruz(CHN,NL)
21 Dylan Kelly(TOR,AL)
21 Brett Myers(PHI,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
50 Joel Rivera(PIT,NL)
43 Ryan Drese(ATL)
38 Mike Crudale(ARI,NL)
37 Ben Sheets(SEA)
36 Matt Anderson(CLE,AL)
2012 RECAP:
American League Rookie of the Year:
Jerry Beaton (MIN)!
He batted .267 in 569 AB, with 30 homers and 109 RBI.
National League Rookie of the Year:
Raymond Spieker (COL)!
He batted .288 in 601 AB, with 40 homers and 135 RBI.
American League Cy Young Award:
Jose Delcastillo (OAK)!
He had a record of 22-11 with an ERA of 2.97.
He pitched 272.2 innings and struckout 253 batters.
American League Most Valuable Player:
Hank Blalock (TOR)!
He batted .382 in 576 AB, with 33 homers and 129 RBI.
National League Cy Young Award:
William Karlson (PIT)!
He had a record of 23-4 with an ERA of 1.95.
He pitched 254.1 innings and struckout 294 batters.
National League Most Valuable Player:
Dave Kelton (CHN)!
He batted .349 in 596 AB, with 38 homers and 120 RBI.
Reliever of the Year:
Eusebio Salas (LA)!
He had a record of 10-4 with an ERA of 2.87 and 42 Saves.
General Manager of the Year:
Bob "Raven" Smoot (OAK)!
He led Oakland to a 94-68 record and an American League West Crown.
2012 Ron Juckett Award for Sportsmanship:
Ron "Vtbub" Juckett (Former Texas Ranger Owner)!
American League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Miguel Lopez (TEX)
Catcher: Phillip Stell (MIN)
First Base: Adrian Gonzalez (NYA)
Second Base: Andrew Maes (TEX)
Third Base: Earl Lindsey (ANA)
Shortstop: Edward Ring (BAL)
Leftfield: Aaron Rowand (MIN)
Centerfield: Willie Harris (CLE)
Rightfield: Brian Alarcon (KC)
National League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Colt Griffin (STL)
Catcher: Pablo Gurrola (MON)
First Base: Derrek Lee (MON)
Second Base: Joe Thurston (ATL)
Third Base: Brian Graham (ATL)
Shortstop: Brandon Phillips (MIL)
Leftfield: Bryon Vasquez (STL)
Centerfield: Andruw Jones (LA)
Rightfield: Josh Hamilton (LA)
American League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East Division
Toronto 103 59 .636 -- .299 4.09
New York (A) 97 65 .599 6 .290 4.34
Boston 72 90 .444 31 .258 4.71
Tampa Bay 72 90 .444 31 .266 5.38
Baltimore 59 103 .364 44 .257 5.18
Central Division
Cleveland 99 63 .611 -- .273 3.58
Kansas City 87 75 .537 12 .260 4.21
Detroit 87 75 .537 12 .273 4.14
Chicago (A) 81 81 .500 18 .255 4.09
Minnesota 71 91 .438 28 .258 5.29
West Division
Oakland 94 68 .580 -- .293 3.92
Seattle 91 71 .562 3 .268 3.95
Anaheim 89 73 .549 5 .270 4.19
Texas 51 111 .315 43 .243 5.44
National League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East Division
Philadelphia 108 54 .667 -- .278 3.57
Montreal 82 80 .506 26 .272 4.33
New York (N) 78 84 .481 30 .277 4.41
Atlanta 78 84 .481 30 .264 4.44
Florida 40 122 .247 68 .211 5.45
Central Division
Pittsburgh 103 59 .636 -- .267 3.43
Chicago (N) 100 62 .617 3 .272 3.58
St. Louis 72 90 .444 31 .235 4.17
Houston 70 92 .432 33 .250 5.00
Milwaukee 70 92 .432 33 .255 4.63
Cincinnati 59 103 .364 44 .236 4.46
West Division
Los Angeles 96 66 .593 -- .255 3.41
San Diego 85 77 .525 11 .260 3.89
Arizona 80 82 .494 16 .276 5.36
San Francisco 80 82 .494 16 .260 4.21
Colorado 76 86 .469 20 .268 5.98
Playoffs :
Divisional Series :
Oakland (0) against Toronto (3)
New York (A) (3) against Cleveland (1)
Los Angeles (1) against Philadelphia (3)
Chicago (N) (0) against Pittsburgh (3)
Championship Series :
New York (A) (2) against Toronto (4)
Pittsburgh (1) against Philadelphia (4)
World Series :
Philadelphia (4) against Toronto (0)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.388 Adrian Gonzalez(NYA,AL)
.382 Hank Blalock(TEX DET TOR,AL)
.349 Dave Kelton(CHN,NL)
.344 Ed Rogers(TB)
.343 Xavier Nady(TOR,AL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
40 Josh Hamilton(LA)
40 Raymond Spieker(COL)
39 Carlos Duran(PIT,NL)
39 Sam Hesser(MON,NL)
38 Dave Kelton(CHN,NL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
149 J.R. House(TOR,AL)
135 Raymond Spieker(COL)
133 Gabe Gross(TOR,AL)
131 Michael Restovich(LA ARI)
129 Hank Blalock(TEX DET TOR,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
1.47 Ricardo Laguna(LA,NL)
1.94 Carlos Zambrano(CHN)
1.95 William Karlson(PIT,NL)
2.13 Ramon Santiago(CHA)
2.21 Joe Torres(SD,NL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
24 Javier Vazquez(TOR,AL)
23 William Karlson(PIT,NL)
23 John Johnson(DET,AL)
22 Preston Larrison(SD,NL)
22 Jose Delcastillo(OAK)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
51 Ben Sheets(SEA,AL)
44 Joel Rivera(PIT,NL)
42 Eusebio Salas(LA,NL)
39 George Haggard(KC)
38 Paul Rigdon(MIL)
2013 RECAP:
American League Rookie of the Year:
Shelton Pederson (DET)!
He batted .295 in 603 AB, with 37 homers and 115 RBI.
National League Rookie of the Year:
Michael Kraus (HOU)!
He batted .273 in 556 AB, with 20 homers and 74 RBI.
American League Cy Young Award:
Jose Delcastillo (OAK)!
He had a record of 23-6 with an ERA of 2.75 and 3 shutouts.
In 37 games started, he pitched 274.2 innings, fanning 273 and walking 16 batters.
American League Most Valuable Player:
Hank Blalock (TOR)!
He batted .400 in 590 AB, with 22 homers and 108 RBI.
National League Cy Young Award:
William Karlson (PIT)!
He had a record of 21-6 with an ERA of 1.82 and 6 shutouts.
In 34 games started, he pitched 257 innings, fanning 336 and walking 36 batters.
National League Most Valuable Player:
Dave Kelton (CHN)!
He batted .378 in 606 AB, with 36 homers and 118 RBI.
Reliever of the Year:
Jose Garcia (PHI)!
He had a record of 8-1 with an ERA of 1.30 and 46 Saves.
General Manager of the Year:
Sean McIndoe (Smcindoe) (TOR)!
He led Toronto to a RWBL Record 121 wins and a AL East Crown!
2013 Ron Juckett Award for Sportsmanship:
Daniel (dangarion) Schoonover (San Diego Padres Owner)!
American League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Miguel Lopez (TEX)
Catcher: Joe Mauer (DET)
First Base: Adrian Gonzalez (NYA)
Second Base: Pedro Liriano (SEA)
Third Base: Albert Pujols (NYA)
Shortstop: Lee Jackson (TEX)
Leftfield: Ronald Melcher (CHA)
Centerfield: Vernon Wells (TOR)
Rightfield: Brian Alarcon (KC)
National League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Brett Myers (PHI)
Catcher: William Parks (PIT)
First Base: Shea Hillenbrand (ATL)
Second Base: Joe Thurston (ATL)
Third Base: Joe Crede (LA)
Shortstop: Miguel Cabrera (CIN)
Leftfield: Robby Russell (LA)
Centerfield: Andruw Jones (LA)
Rightfield: Josh Hamilton (LA)
American League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East Division
Toronto 121 41 .747 -- .306 3.35
New York (A) 94 68 .580 27 .280 4.28
Boston 72 90 .444 49 .250 4.66
Tampa Bay 60 102 .370 61 .246 5.64
Baltimore 57 105 .352 64 .257 5.00
Central Division
Detroit 99 63 .611 -- .270 3.96
Chicago (A) 83 79 .512 16 .239 3.78
Kansas City 80 82 .494 19 .250 3.83
Minnesota 80 82 .494 19 .262 4.60
Cleveland 56 106 .346 43 .236 4.98
West Division
Oakland 101 61 .623 -- .296 3.73
Seattle 99 63 .611 2 .267 3.36
Anaheim 93 69 .574 8 .278 3.85
Texas 37 125 .228 64 .213 6.38
National League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East Division
Philadelphia 117 45 .722 -- .287 3.31
Montreal 92 70 .568 25 .271 3.87
Atlanta 84 78 .519 33 .256 4.31
New York (N) 80 82 .494 37 .281 4.36
Florida 60 102 .370 57 .233 4.85
Central Division
Pittsburgh 107 55 .660 -- .284 3.57
Chicago (N) 99 63 .611 8 .278 3.66
Milwaukee 78 84 .481 29 .268 4.41
Cincinnati 71 91 .438 36 .261 4.89
St. Louis 66 96 .407 41 .238 4.68
Houston 59 103 .364 48 .244 5.61
West Division
San Diego 80 82 .494 -- .264 4.12
Arizona 79 83 .488 1 .266 5.25
Los Angeles 78 84 .481 2 .229 3.56
San Francisco 78 84 .481 2 .264 4.22
Colorado 70 92 .432 10 .274 5.76
Playoffs :
Divisional Series :
Seattle (2) against Toronto (3)
Detroit (3) against Oakland (2)
San Diego (0) against Philadelphia (3)
Chicago (N) (3) against Pittsburgh (0)
Championship Series :
Detroit (4) against Toronto (2)
Chicago (N) (0) against Philadelphia (4)
World Series :
Philadelphia (3) against Detroit (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.400 Hank Blalock(TOR,AL)
.378 Dave Kelton(CHN,NL)
.378 Tony Blanco(MIL)
.377 David Wright(NYN)
.342 Abraham Nunez(TOR,AL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
44 David Krynzel(CHN,NL)
43 Sam Hesser(MON,NL)
39 Antonio Silva(NYA,AL)
37 Shelton Pederson(DET)
36 Dave Kelton(CHN,NL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
141 Michael Cuddyer(PHI,NL)
137 David Krynzel(CHN,NL)
137 Bryan Bass(OAK)
130 Michael Restovich(ARI,NL)
129 Sam Hesser(MON,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
1.82 William Karlson(PIT,NL)
2.03 Dennis Tankersley(PHI,NL)
2.40 Hong-Chih Kuo(MON,NL)
2.43 Shawn Chacon(MON)
2.45 Samuel Varga(TOR,AL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
24 Floyd Diaz(TOR,AL)
23 Jose Delcastillo(OAK,AL)
23 Hong-Chih Kuo(MON,NL)
22 Samuel Varga(TOR,AL)
22 John Johnson(DET,AL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
46 Jose Garcia(PHI,NL)
43 Steven Osterhout(CHA,AL)
38 Robert Wallin(DET)
35 Eusebio Salas(LA)
34 Matt Anderson(CLE TOR,AL)
2014 RECAP:
American League Rookie of the Year:
Donald Mallory (BAL)!
He batted .274 in 551 AB, with 29 homers and 94 RBI.
National League Rookie of the Year:
James Hall (FLA)!
In 35 games started, he went 13-13 with a 3.03 ERA pitching 234.2 innings, fanning 211 and walking 40 batters.
American League Cy Young Award:
Samuel Varga (TOR)!
He had a record of 19-5 with an ERA of 2.36 and 1 shutouts.
In 34 games started, he pitched 225 innings, fanning 134 and walking 54 batters.
American League Most Valuable Player:
Hank Blalock (TOR)!
He batted .341 in 575 AB, with 34 homers and 136 RBI.
National League Cy Young Award:
Dennis Tankersley (PHI)!
He had a record of 22-2 with an ERA of 1.67 and 1 shutouts.
In 31 games started, he pitched 221 innings, fanning 142 and walking 33 batters.
National League Most Valuable Player:
Sam Hesser (MON)!
He batted .351 in 584 AB, with 61 homers and 147 RBI.
Reliever of the Year:
Steve Colyer (SEA)!
He had a record of 7-6 with an ERA of 2.21 and 47 saves.
General Manager of the Year:
Ricky "Kazey" Lam (CIN)!
He led Cincinnati to a 100-62 record, the NL Wildcard, and the National League Pennant.
2014 Ron Juckett Award for Sportsmanship:
Sean McIndoe (Smcindoe) (TOR)!
2014 RWBL Sportswriter of the Year Award:
RWBL Insider for his Top 10 Trades article and deadline deals analysis articles!
American League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Brad Penny (NYA)
Catcher: Bobby Jefferies (DET)
First Base: Adrian Gonzalez (NYA)
Second Base: Pedro Liriano (SEA)
Third Base: Eric Chavez (BOS)
Shortstop: Jose Reyes (CLE)
Leftfield: Larry Holzman (CLE)
Centerfield: Donald Mallory (BAL)
Rightfield: James Motsinger (BAL)
National League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Claudio Vargas (HOU)
Catcher: William Parks (PIT)
First Base: Tobias Paez (CHN)
Second Base: Norris Blandford (CIN)
Third Base: Corey Smith (SF)
Shortstop: Joel Guzman (HOU)
Leftfield: Carlos Duran (PIT)
Centerfield: Robert Riley (NYN)
Rightfield: Josh Hamilton (LA)
American League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Toronto 100 62 .617 -- .297 4.36
Baltimore 84 78 .519 16 .273 4.97
Tampa Bay 80 82 .494 20 .277 4.83
New York (A) 76 86 .469 24 .267 4.61
Boston 63 99 .389 37 .261 6.34
Central
Detroit 98 64 .605 -- .294 4.11
Kansas City 80 82 .494 18 .264 3.90
Chicago (A) 77 85 .475 21 .241 4.13
Minnesota 74 88 .457 24 .279 4.91
Cleveland 64 98 .395 34 .251 5.35
West
Oakland 103 59 .636 -- .282 3.84
Seattle 97 65 .599 6 .275 3.90
Anaheim 88 74 .543 15 .273 4.97
Texas 70 92 .432 33 .267 5.24
National League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Philadelphia 129 33 .796 -- .297 2.98
Florida 85 77 .525 44 .251 3.24
Montreal 85 77 .525 44 .269 4.52
New York (N) 79 83 .488 50 .264 4.30
Atlanta 52 110 .321 77 .226 4.81
Central
Chicago (N) 103 59 .636 -- .290 3.80
Cincinnati 100 62 .617 3 .283 3.97
Pittsburgh 82 80 .506 21 .256 4.09
Milwaukee 72 90 .444 31 .244 4.94
Houston 67 95 .414 36 .260 5.16
St. Louis 63 99 .389 40 .243 5.24
West
Colorado 91 71 .562 -- .274 3.57
Arizona 76 86 .469 15 .252 4.48
San Diego 71 91 .438 20 .258 4.25
San Francisco 66 96 .407 25 .247 4.29
Los Angeles 55 107 .340 36 .219 4.41
Playoffs :
Divisional Series :
Seattle (3) against Oakland (1)
Detroit (3) against Toronto (2)
Colorado (0) against Philadelphia (3)
Cincinnati (3) against Chicago (N) (2)
Championship Series :
Seattle (1) against Detroit (4)
Cincinnati (4) against Philadelphia (3)
World Championship :
Cincinnati (3) against Detroit (4)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.360 Brian Alarcon(KC)
.359 Tobias Paez(CHN,NL)
.351 Sam Hesser(MON,NL)
.349 Dave Kelton(CHN,NL)
.346 Miguel Cabrera(CIN CHN,NL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
61 Sam Hesser(MON,NL)
46 Tobias Paez(CHN,NL)
44 Kenneth Webb(TB ANA,AL)
39 Alejandro Salazar(MON)
36 Carl Crawford(BAL)
TOP 5 in RBI :
147 Sam Hesser(MON,NL)
136 Sean Burroughs(PHI,NL)
136 Hank Blalock(TOR,AL)
131 Dave Kelton(CHN,NL)
128 Tommy Mcmurtry(BAL,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
1.67 Dennis Tankersley(PHI,NL)
2.23 Frank Mckeon(FLO)
2.26 Jacob Peavey(SD CIN)
2.36 Samuel Varga(TOR)
2.37 Mark Prior(BOS NYN,NL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
26 Josh Kalinowski(PHI,NL)
24 Floyd Diaz(TOR,AL)
22 Dennis Tankersley(PHI,NL)
21 Pat Strange( SEA,AL)
20 Juan Cruz(CHN,NL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
47 Steve Colyer( SEA,AL)
42 Jose Garcia(PHI)
42 Alfonso Pedrosa(FLO)
38 Sylvester Lopez(OAK)
37 Robert Wallin(DET)
2015 RECAP:
American League Rookie of the Year:
Silas Taylor (OAK)!
In 32 games started, he went 13-10 with a 3.98 ERA pitching 194.2 innings, fanning 114 and walking 51 batters.
National League Rookie of the Year:
Michael Rayner (SF)!
He batted .309 in 547 AB, with 14 homers and 101 RBI.
American League Cy Young Award:
Ramon Santiago (CHA)!
He had a record of 19-7 with an ERA of 2.50 and 1 shutouts.
In 36 games started, he pitched 223 innings, fanning 142 and walking 31 batters.
American League MVP:
Hank Blalock (TOR)!
He batted .405 in 573 AB, with 37 homers and 139 RBI.
National League Cy Young Award:
Dennis Tankersley (PHI)!
He had a record of 19-4 with an ERA of 2.36 and 4 shutouts.
In 34 games started, he pitched 240.2 innings, fanning 185 and walking 48 batters.
National League MVP:
Ronald Erickson (CIN)!
He batted .361 in 563 AB, with 38 homers and 125 RBI.
Reliever of the Year:
P.J. Bevis (CHN)!
He had a record of 11-1 with an ERA of 1.29 and 37 saves.
General Manager of the Year:
Charlie "Swaggs" Swager (NYA)!
He led New York (A) to a 111-51 record, the AL East Title, and the American League Pennant.
2014 Ron Junkett Award for Sportsmanship:
Ron Junkett (NYN)!
2014 RWBL Sportswriter of the Year Award:
Mike Greenberg for his Top 10 Franchises Article
American League Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Miguel Lopez (TEX)
Catcher: Bobby Jefferies (DET)
First Base: Adrian Gonzalez (NYA)
Second Base: Josue Alvarado (TB)
Third Base: Earl Lindsey (ANA)
Shortstop: Juan Ginter (CHA)
Leftfield: Ronald Melcher (CHA)
Centerfield: Morton Gavin (CHA)
Rightfield: Isoruko Takuya (CHA)
National League Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Dicky Gonzalez (MIL)
Catcher: Humberto Cota (ARI)
First Base: Dave Kelton (CHN)
Second Base: Arnold Amedee (LA)
Third Base: Tony Blanco (CIN)
Shortstop: Miguel Cabrera (CHN)
Leftfield: Carlos Duran (PIT)
Centerfield: Robert Riley (NYN)
Rightfield: Anthony Banh (ATL)
American League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
New York (A) 111 51 .685 -- .292 4.38
Toronto 97 65 .599 14 .303 4.71
Baltimore 73 89 .451 38 .276 5.59
Tampa Bay 67 95 .414 44 .292 5.92
Boston 50 112 .309 61 .247 5.97
Central
Detroit 103 59 .636 -- .286 4.15
Kansas City 88 74 .543 15 .263 4.18
Chicago (A) 84 78 .519 19 .266 4.39
Minnesota 84 78 .519 19 .275 4.60
Cleveland 60 102 .370 43 .269 5.52
West
Oakland 94 68 .580 -- .293 4.43
Seattle 92 70 .568 2 .300 4.77
Anaheim 72 90 .444 22 .264 5.57
Texas 67 95 .414 27 .267 5.57
National League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Philadelphia 114 48 .704 -- .303 3.55
Florida 88 74 .543 26 .267 4.39
New York (N) 71 91 .438 43 .261 4.92
Atlanta 71 91 .438 43 .255 4.68
Montreal 70 92 .432 44 .259 5.10
Central
Chicago (N) 107 55 .660 -- .288 3.77
Cincinnati 97 65 .599 10 .293 3.84
Pittsburgh 77 85 .475 30 .265 4.72
Houston 71 91 .438 36 .260 5.05
Milwaukee 68 94 .420 39 .254 5.04
St. Louis 66 96 .407 41 .259 4.94
West
Colorado 88 74 .543 -- .269 4.06
Arizona 87 75 .537 1 .275 4.40
San Diego 74 88 .457 14 .263 4.85
Los Angeles 70 92 .432 18 .256 4.28
San Francisco 69 93 .426 19 .271 4.98
Playoffs :
Divisional Series :
Oakland (2) against New York (A) (3)
Toronto (1) against Detroit (3)
Colorado (1) against Philadelphia (3)
Cincinnati (3) against Chicago (N) (2)
Championship Series :
Detroit (3) against New York (A) (4)
Cincinnati (1) against Philadelphia (4)
World Championship :
Philadelphia (4) against New York (A) (1)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.405 Hank Blalock(TOR,AL)
.393 Kelly Johnson(DET TOR,AL)
.375 Sean Burroughs(PHI,NL)
.363 Adrian Gonzalez(NYA,AL)
.362 Andres Torres(DET,AL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
47 Dallas Nash(ANA)
45 Isiah Bennette(NYA,AL)
43 Earl Lindsey(ANA)
40 Danshirou Chojiro(DET,AL)
40 Carlos Duran(PIT)
TOP 5 in RBI :
141 Adrian Gonzalez(NYA,AL)
140 Danshirou Chojiro(DET,AL)
139 Hank Blalock(TOR,AL)
137 Aramis Ramirez(TB,AL COL)
133 Brian Graham(FLO CHN,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.36 Dennis Tankersley(PHI,NL)
2.36 Jose Rojas(ARI,NL)
2.44 Gerald Gross(MON)
2.45 Carlos Zambrano(CHN,NL)
2.50 Ramon Santiago(CHA)
TOP 5 in WINS :
21 Eddie Johnson(NYA,AL)
21 Floyd Diaz(TOR,AL)
21 Richard Stahl(NYA,AL)
19 Dennis Tankersley(PHI,NL)
19 Richard Vigna(DET)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
42 Alfonso Pedrosa(FLO,NL)
40 Robert Wallin(DET,AL ARI)
39 Steven Osterhout(CHA,AL)
37 Jose Nunez(SF NYA)
37 P J Bevis(CHN,NL)
2016 RECAP:
American League Rookie of the Year:
Jose Esparza (BOS)!
He batted .294 in 514 AB, with 17 homers and 87 RBI.
National League Rookie of the Year:
Michael Wolverton (HOU)!
He batted .274 in 551 AB, with 33 homers and 105 RBI.
American League Cy Young Award:
Jose Delcastillo (OAK)!
He had a record of 21-8 with an ERA of 2.47 and 6 shutouts.
In 34 games started, he pitched 262 innings, fanning 275 and walking 37 batters.
American League MVP:
Adrian Gonzalez (NYA)!
He batted .375 in 651 AB, with 26 homers and 130 RBI.
National League Cy Young Award:
Jacob Peavey (CIN)!
He had a record of 20-4 with an ERA of 1.95 and 2 shutouts.
In 31 games started, he pitched 212.1 innings, fanning 132 and walking 31 batters.
National League MVP:
Luis Valenzuela (CHN)!
He batted .334 in 569 AB, with 29 homers and 142 RBI.
Reliever of the Year:
Robert Wallin (ARI)!
He had a record of 4-5 with an ERA of 2.27 and 48 saves.
General Manager of the Year:
Jay Walsh (CLE)!
He led Cleveland to a 96-66 record and the A.L. Wildcard!
Ron Junkett Award for Sportsmanship:
Robert "Raven" Smoot (OAK)!
RWBL Sportswriter of the Year Award:
Scott Miller for his Miller's Bullpinings
American League Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Ramon Santiago (CHA)
Catcher: Bobby Jefferies (DET)
First Base: Adrian Gonzalez (NYA)
Second Base: Pedro Liriano (SEA)
Third Base: Joel Carpio (TEX)
Shortstop: Oscar Cajigas (MIN)
Leftfield: Rayford Geddes (TEX)
Centerfield: Franky Silvera (TEX)
Rightfield: Josh Hamilton (SEA)
National League Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Jose Rojas (ARI)
Catcher: Humberto Cota (ARI)
First Base: Dave Kelton (CHN)
Second Base: Louis Harrold (NYN)
Third Base: Tony Blanco (SF)
Shortstop: Miguel Cabrera (STL)
Leftfield: Yasujuurou Motoyuki (STL)
Centerfield: Andruw Jones (PIT)
Rightfield: Adalberto Rodrigues (HOU)
American League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
New York (A) 93 69 .574 -- .278 4.22
Toronto 86 76 .531 7 .276 4.43
Baltimore 82 80 .506 11 .279 4.98
Tampa Bay 76 86 .469 17 .280 5.43
Boston 57 105 .352 36 .273 5.73
Central
Detroit 110 52 .679 -- .296 3.80
Cleveland 96 66 .593 14 .283 4.47
Kansas City 78 84 .481 32 .268 4.41
Chicago (A) 74 88 .457 36 .265 4.81
Minnesota 68 94 .420 42 .262 5.71
West
Oakland 100 62 .617 -- .281 3.74
Seattle 78 84 .481 22 .275 4.46
Anaheim 73 89 .451 27 .273 5.59
Texas 73 89 .451 27 .279 5.17
National League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Philadelphia 100 62 .617 -- .289 3.27
Florida 85 77 .525 15 .255 4.03
New York (N) 69 93 .426 31 .266 4.75
Montreal 61 101 .377 39 .239 4.96
Atlanta 60 102 .370 40 .251 4.68
Central
Chicago (N) 106 56 .654 -- .285 3.47
Cincinnati 104 58 .642 2 .287 3.60
Milwaukee 86 76 .531 20 .264 3.91
St. Louis 82 80 .506 24 .251 3.98
Houston 77 85 .475 29 .268 4.92
Pittsburgh 40 122 .247 66 .242 6.45
West
Arizona 102 60 .630 -- .276 3.91
Colorado 85 77 .525 17 .274 4.04
Los Angeles 84 78 .519 18 .258 3.97
San Francisco 82 80 .506 20 .269 4.25
San Diego 63 99 .389 39 .255 4.98
Playoffs :
Divisional Series :
Cleveland (1) against Oakland (3)
New York (A) (1) against Detroit (3)
Cincinnati (1) against Arizona (3)
Philadelphia (3) against Chicago (N) (1)
Championship Series :
Oakland (0) against Detroit (4)
Philadelphia (4) against Arizona (3)
World Championship :
Philadelphia (4) against Detroit (3)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.375 Adrian Gonzalez(NYA,AL)
.364 Brian Alarcon(PHI,NL)
.363 Hank Blalock(TOR,AL)
.361 Tommy Mcmurtry(BAL,AL)
.351 Dave Kelton(CHN,NL)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
54 Sam Hesser(MON,NL)
47 Shelton Pederson(DET,AL)
44 George Llerena(CHA,AL)
43 Randall Winnett(DET)
38 Alejandro Salazar(MON CLE)
TOP 5 in RBI :
142 Luis Valenzuela(CHN,NL)
130 Adrian Gonzalez(NYA,AL)
128 George Llerena(CHA,AL)
125 Ricky Capra(DET,AL)
124 Raymond Spieker(COL,NL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
1.84 Brett Rossi(MIL)
1.95 Jacob Peavey(CIN,NL)
2.28 Kevin Lebo(CIN)
2.38 Mark Prior(NYN,NL)
2.38 Carlos Zambrano(CHN,NL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
22 Carlos Zambrano(CHN,NL)
21 Jose Delcastillo(OAK)
20 Lyle Morris(ARI)
20 Jacob Peavey(CIN,NL)
19 Dylan Kelly(TOR,AL)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
48 Robert Wallin(ARI,NL)
41 Daniel Angell(HOU)
39 Alfonso Pedrosa(FLO,NL)
34 Fabian Gallardo(CLE)
34 Isiah Pitts(STL)
2017 RECAP:
American League Rookie of the Year:
Michael Pratt (MIN)!
He had a record of 8-6 with an ERA of 3.83 and 2 CGs.
In 24 games started, he pitched 167 innings, fanning 116 and walking 74 batters.
National League Rookie of the Year:
John Estell (HOU)!
He batted .336 in 557 AB, with 2 homers and 43 RBI.
American League Cy Young Award:
Douglas Trapani (CLE)!
He had a record of 19-8 with an ERA of 2.57 and 6 shutouts.
In 32 games started, he pitched 245.1 innings, fanning 115 and walking 35 batters.
American League MVP:
Kenneth Webb (ANA)!
He batted .325 in 557 AB, with 41 homers and 124 RBI.
National League Cy Young Award:
Claudio Martinez (PHI)!
He had a record of 22-4 with an ERA of 2.50 and 1 shutouts.
In 30 games started, he pitched 216.1 innings, fanning 180 and walking 44 batters.
National League MVP:
Adalberto Rodrigues (HOU)!
He batted .346 in 541 AB, with 31 homers and 98 RBI.
Reliever of the Year:
Steven Osterhout (CHA)!
He had a record of 10-2 with an ERA of 1.99 and 35 saves.
General Manager of the Year:
Hahn Kim (STL)!
He led St. Louis to a 105-57 record and the N.L. Central Title!
Ron Junkett Award for Sportsmanship:
Jose "Koji" Cruz (SEA)!
Charlie "Swaggs" Swager (NYA)!
RWBL Sportswriter of the Year Award:
Scott Miller for his Miller's Bullpinings
American League Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Robert Balls (SEA)
Catcher: Bobby Jefferies (DET)
First Base: Adrian Gonzalez (NYA)
Second Base: Josue Alvarado (MIN)
Third Base: Earl Lindsey (ANA)
Shortstop: Jose Reyes (CLE)
Leftfield: Rayford Geddes (TEX)
Centerfield: Jose Esparza (BOS)
Rightfield: Jose Camarena (BAL)
National League Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Bernard Martin (PIT)
Catcher: Reiichi Kazushige (SD)
First Base: Dave Kelton (CHN)
Second Base: Norris Blandford (CIN)
Third Base: Brian Graham (CHN)
Shortstop: Brandon Phillips (LA)
Leftfield: Samuel Glisson (MIL)
Centerfield: Robert Riley (NYN)
Rightfield: Robby Russell (ATL)
American League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Baltimore 94 68 .580 -- .277 4.13
New York (A) 87 75 .537 7 .274 4.66
Boston 64 98 .395 30 .280 6.10
Toronto 60 102 .370 34 .251 5.16
Central
Chicago (A) 109 53 .673 -- .279 3.45
Cleveland 98 64 .605 11 .278 4.02
Detroit 87 75 .537 22 .275 4.25
Kansas City 79 83 .488 30 .277 4.51
Minnesota 71 91 .438 38 .278 4.79
West
Anaheim 83 79 .512 -- .276 5.26
Seattle 82 80 .506 1 .270 4.92
Texas 82 80 .506 1 .264 4.55
Oakland 81 81 .500 2 .267 4.36
Colorado 57 105 .352 26 .271 6.00
National League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Philadelphia 119 43 .735 -- .285 2.73
Florida 85 77 .525 34 .267 3.77
Atlanta 68 94 .420 51 .261 4.76
New York (N) 57 105 .352 62 .247 4.89
Central
St. Louis 105 57 .648 -- .285 3.99
Cincinnati 88 75 .540 17.5 .264 3.81
Milwaukee 85 77 .525 20 .265 4.00
Chicago (N) 83 80 .509 22.5 .245 3.69
Pittsburgh 61 101 .377 44 .261 5.71
West
Houston 84 78 .519 -- .277 4.64
Arizona 81 81 .500 3 .260 4.28
Los Angeles 79 83 .488 5 .251 4.14
San Francisco 71 91 .438 13 .266 4.13
San Diego 69 93 .426 15 .249 4.57
Playoffs :
Divisional Series :
Cleveland (0) against Baltimore (3)
Anaheim (1) against Chicago (A) (3)
Cincinnati (3) against Philadelphia (1)
Houston (1) against St. Louis (3)
Championship Series :
Baltimore (4) against Chicago (A) (2)
Cincinnati (4) against St. Louis (2)
World Championship :
Cincinnati (4) against Baltimore (2)
TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.381 Arthur Haupt(KC)
.369 Hank Blalock(TOR STL,NL)
.366 Brian Alarcon(PHI,NL)
.357 Eric Mancuso(STL,NL)
.356 Brandon Mares(SD)
TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
47 Tadajirou Yoshiaki(CHA,AL)
43 Sam Hesser(MON ANA OAK,A)
41 Kenneth Webb(ANA,AL)
41 Robert Burdette(TEX)
41 Shelton Pederson(DET CIN)
TOP 5 in RBI :
140 Tadajirou Yoshiaki(CHA,AL)
135 Shelton Pederson(DET CIN)
132 Robert Burdette(TEX)
127 Solomon Mendoza( COL,AL)
124 Kenneth Webb(ANA,AL)
TOP 5 in ERA :
2.10 Alfonso Guillen(KC,AL TEX)
2.31 Earl Carroll(PHI,NL)
2.40 Kevin Lebo(CIN,NL)
2.43 Bobby Greer(CHN)
2.50 Claudio Martinez(PHI,NL)
TOP 5 in WINS :
22 Claudio Martinez(PHI,NL)
20 Earl Carroll(PHI,NL)
20 Lyle Morris(ARI)
19 Brett Myers(PHI,NL)
19 Douglas Trapani(DET CLE)
TOP 5 in SAVES :
44 Isiah Pitts(STL)
39 Alfonso Pedrosa(FLO,NL)
38 Jesse Scull(MIL)
36 Robert Wallin(ARI,NL)
35 Michael Hillier( ANA)
2018 RECAP:
American League Rookie of the Year:
Ricardo Caldas (DET)!
He batted .333 in 412 AB, with 19 homers and 73 RBI.
National League Rookie of the Year:
Oscar Lacombe (ATL)!
He batted .343 in 469 AB, with 23 homers and 108 RBI.
American League Cy Young Award:
Jose Delcastillo (OAK)!
He had a record of 19-6 with an ERA of 2.09 and 3 shutouts.
In 32 games started, he pitched 250 innings, fanning 250 and walking 41 batters.
American League MVP:
Donald Nadler (NYA)!
He batted .299 in 596 AB, with 42 homers and 151 RBI.
National League Cy Young Award:
Claudio Martinez (PHI)!
He had a record of 18-3 with an ERA of 2.00 and 4 shutouts.
In 29 games started, he pitched 207.1 innings, fanning 180 and walking 43 batters.
National League MVP:
Charles Corr (ARI)!
He batted .345 in 563 AB, with 52 homers and 146 RBI.
Reliever of the Year:
Armando Fiqueroa (PHI)!
He had a record of 2-3 with an ERA of 2.85 and 46 saves.
General Manager of the Year:
Jay Walsh (CLE)!
He led Cleveland to a 112-49 record and the A.L. Central Title!
RWBL Sportswriter of the Year Award:
Jeff Kent for his Keen Ex-Player Perspectives
American League Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Roman Garza (CLE)
Catcher: Joe Mauer (CLE)
First Base: Truman Gowen (CLE)
Second Base: Peter Lee (KC)
Third Base: Earl Lindsey (ANA)
Shortstop: Gregory Tinoco (SEA)
Leftfield: William Moye (NYA)
Centerfield: Robert Riley (TOR)
Rightfield: Armando Santora (TOR)
National League Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: David Haner (PHI)
Catcher: Akio Sen (ARI)
First Base: Robert Stephen (SD)
Second Base: Brandon Mares (SD)
Third Base: Axel Azcarate (SD)
Shortstop: Lee Jackson (NYN)
Leftfield: Felipe Delgado (PIT)
Centerfield: Larry Holzman (MIL)
Rightfield: Robby Russell (ATL)
American League Standings :
(Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA)
East
Baltimore 90 71 .559 -- .280 4.38
New York (A) 85 76 .528 5 .294 4.98
Boston 76 86 .469 14.5 .286 5.33
Toronto 69 92 .429 21 .259 4.98
Central
Cleveland 112 49 .696 -- .281 3.36
Minnesota 89 73 .549 23.5 .284 4.30
Detroit 81 80 .503 31 .270 4.17
Chicago (A) 69 92 .429 43 .250 4.11
Kansas City 48 113 .298 64 .254 5.42
West
Texas 98 63 .609 -- .261 3.89
Anaheim 85 77 .525 13.5 .262 4.24
Colorado 84 77 .522 14 .281 4.86
Oakland