MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
American League - Sean Gosling, Charlotte - .282 AVG 52 HR 136 RBI 21 SB
The Season 33 Rookie of the Year has stepped up his game another notch to take home an MVP trophy in a landslide win. Gosling pretty much did it all for Charlotte this season, leading the AL in Home Runs, RBI, and Slugging, being named an All-Star starter and winning both a Silver Slugger and a Gold Glove. You pretty much can't do more than that in a season. This is Gosling's first MVP win, and we expect the 25 year-old superstar to be in contention for many more.
National League - Edinson Hernandez, Montgomery - .317 AVG 31 HR 110 RBI 48 SB
The 28 year-old right fielder for Montgomery finally broke through in Season 35 to take home his first MVP trophy. With many impressive seasons under his belt, this was perhaps his best season, leading the NL in Hits and Runs. Surprisingly, he was passed over for the All-Star team, which speaks to the depth of talent in the NL, but in the end won the MVP by a significant margin. The all-around five-tool star should certain be in contention to add to his award collection going forward.
CY YOUNG AWARD
American League - Jimmie Hartman, Jackson - 22-4 3.08 ERA 167 K
The AL Wins leader ended up taking home the Cy Young Award as well, capping off a phenomenal season for the 25 year-old stud righty out of Jackson. He also led the AL in Innings Pitched and Quality Starts and made his 2nd All-Star team in Season 35. With a near flawless make-up, the former #8 pick in the Season 31 draft should continue to post impressive numbers for the foreseeable future.
National League - Monte Daley, Sioux Falls - 20-8 2.27 ERA 174 K
When you lead the league in Wins, ERA, Quality Starts and Innings Pitched, it's a good bet the Cy Young will be coming your way as well, and that's what happened for the 28 year-old Sioux Falls lefty. The former #1 overall pick in Season 27 finally made good on his potential in Season 35 en route to being named the NL's best pitcher. On top of winning his 1st Cy Young Award, Daley also made his 1st All-Star team in Season 35. With Sioux Falls looking strong, expect more awards to come for their top starter.
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
American League - Charlie Lyons, Boston - .310 AVG 29 HR 82 RBI
The 22 year-old DH for Boston had a most successful rookie campaign, capping it off with a Rookie of the Year trophy. Lyons has elite contact and an elite batting eye, which propelled him to the league lead in both OBP and OPS this past season. Lyons was the 6th overall pick in the Season 31 draft and helped lead Boston to their first division title in 13 seasons. He appears to be a big part of the future in Boston going forward.
National League - Sherman Berkman, Portland - 11-5 2.54 ERA 158 K
It was a tight race for NL Rookie of the Year, but the 23 year-old lefty out of Portland, who dazzled in 24 starts this past seasons, came out on top. Berkman adjusted well after only a short stint in the minors, as he was the #2 overall pick in the Season 34 draft. Already sporting very impressive ratings across the board, the ceiling is extremely high for Berkman, who should have some development left to go.
FIREMAN OF THE YEAR
American League - Jace Sale, Boston - 3.59 ERA, 48 SV, 1st Win
National League - Al Balentien, Monterrey, 2.28 ERA, 46 SV, 2nd Win
SILVER SLUGGER AWARDS
American League
DH
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Robert Hamilton
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Houston
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2nd
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C
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Rob Gagne
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Atlanta
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1st
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1B
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Albert Cruz
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Milwaukee
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12th
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2B
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Wandy Guillen
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Cheyenne
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3rd
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3B
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Sean Gosling
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Charlotte
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2nd
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SS
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Rymer Mota
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Colorado Springs
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1st
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LF
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Wiki Unamuno
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Houston
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6th
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CF
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Norman Berry
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Little Rock
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1st
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RF
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Francis King
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Salem
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5th
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National League
| P | Gregor Lopez | Buffalo | 1st |
| C | Derrick Frank | Dover | 3rd |
| 1B | Benny Romano | Monterrey | 1st |
| 2B | Yohan Gomez | Buffalo | 3rd |
| 3B | Cesar Ozuna | Monterrey | 1st |
| SS | Junior Wilson | Monterrey | 1st |
| LF | Haywood Swann | Nashville | 1st |
| CF | Kirt Raggio | Sioux Falls | 4th |
| RF | Yoenis Portillo | Buffalo | 2nd |
GOLD GLOVE AWARDS
American League
P
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Braeden Abercrombie
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Albuquerque
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2nd
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C
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Christopher Martin
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Milwaukee
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2nd
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1B
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Crash Cepeda
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Albuquerque
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2nd
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2B
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Hipolito Villar
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Jackson
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1st
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3B
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Sean Gosling
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Charlotte
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1st
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SS
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Ugueth Perez
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Fargo
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3rd
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LF
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Yusmeiro Seguignol
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Jackson
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1st
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CF
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Jon Curtis
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Detroit
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2nd
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RF
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Patrick Browne
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Little Rock
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3rd
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National League
| P | Raul Delgado | Kansas City | 2nd |
| C | Jumbo Zambrano | Philadelphia | 1st |
| 1B | Albert Pineda | Florida | 3rd |
| 2B | Ernie McEnerney | Baltimore | 1st |
| 3B | Enrique Renteria | Richmond | 1st |
| SS | Brian Haynes | Kansas City | 1st |
| LF | Everth Sosa | Boise | 1st |
| CF | J.T. Constanza | Minnesota | 4th |
| RF | Dizzy Hawkins | Dover | 2nd |