A walk through the top awards given out by Major League Baseball to those who make signicant contributions to the gme of Baseball. Each award will be presented with a short history, a description of thw award and some facts of interest. Enjoy.
Cy Young Award:
The Cy Young award was first introduced by Commissioner Ford Frick in 1956 to honor the best pitcher in all of baseball. The Baseball Writers Association of American has made the decision since the beginning since there were so many problems in the past when choosing the winner of the Chalmers Award.
From 1956 through 1966 the award was only given to one pitcher. After Ford Frick retired the rule was changed to award the best pitcher in both American and National League.
The Ford Frick Award is given out to recognize a boroadcasters contributions to baseball over the microphone. First given out in 1978, the Ford Frick Award recipient is selected by a commitee of baseball executives and media personel and is handed out during the annual Hall of Fame inductions.
Manager of the Year Award:The Manager of the Year Award is given to the Manager who takes the talent given to him by the team and surpasses expectations. First given out in 1983, winner shave included the likes of World Series Winners to managers who have taken teams from the cellar and put them in the playoff hunt. Winner is chosen by the Baseball Writers Association of America.
Sportsman of the Year Award:
Not exactly a MLB Award but in 1954 Sports Illustrated began announcing there annual Sportsman of the Year awards. The editors at Sports Illustrated pick the slections, male and female, from every sport and judge them on their contributions to the game, their performance in their chosen sport and their off field activities.
The Rookie of the Year Award was first introduced in 1947 and is given to the player who has the best rookie season pitching, hitting or fielding. In order to become eligible a rookie was formally defined in 1971 as follows; a player with less than 130 at-bats, a pitcher with less then 50 innings, or anyone with less than 45 days on a major league roster.
In 1947 and 1948 only one award was given out. From 1949 on two awards, one for each league, are given out respectively. Starting in 1980 the Baseball Writers Association of America began naming three players on a ballot. Points are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place votes. Most points wins.
Rolaids Relief Man of the Year Award:
The Relief Man of the Year is an award given to to top relief pitchers in both the American and National League. The winner is decided based on stats instead of votes. A save is worth 3 points; a win is worth 2 points; and a loss is worth -2 points. Starting in 1987, -2 points were given out for blown saves and in 2008 a point is given out for a "tough save". A "tough save" happens when a relief pitcher enters the game already having a tying run on base, and gets the save.
Roberto Clemente Man of the Year Award:
Starting in 1971, Major League Baseball has presented an award to recognize a player who combines outstanding skills on the field with devoted work in the community. In 1973, the award was named in honor of Clemente, who died on December 31, 1972 during a humanitarian mission to assist earthquake victims in Nicaragua.During the season, each Major League club selects a local Roberto Clemente Award nominee. The local honoree is then eligible for the national Roberto Clemente Award, which is presented annually at the World Series. A panel including Commissioner Bud Selig, Vera Clemente, the wife of the late Roberto Clemente and David D'Alessandro, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of John Hancock Financial Services, selects the national winner of the Roberto Clemente Award presented by John Hancock from the 30 club nominees.
The national winner of the Roberto Clemente Award receives a trophy and a $25,000 donation in his name from John Hancock Financial Services to the charity of his choice. John Hancock also makes a $30,000 contribution in the name of the winner to Roberto Clemente Sports City in Puerto Rico.See Award Winners Here.
Most Valuable Player Award:
The third installment of this award, simply known to us as the MVP Award but whose full name is the Baseball Writers Most Valuable Player Award. First given out in 1931, it symbolizes the top of a players personal achievements during any single season of play.The first "MVP" award was named the Chalmers Award and was given out from 1911 to 1915. The League Award followed from 1922 to 1929.
See Award winners Here.
Tip O'Neil Award:
The Tip O'Neil award is presented to the Canadian baseball player who is seen to have excelled in individual achievement as well as team contribution while adhering to baseballs highest ideals. Award recipients are chosen by the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
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