MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
American League - Sean Gosling, Charlotte - .257 AVG 43 HR 119 RBI 22 SB
Although certainly not his most impressive season, Gosling took home his second consecutive MVP award, despite receiving less than 30% of the votes. Make no mistake, Gosling is one of the best players in Cobbfather, but the numbers he posted this season just seem slightly below MVP-level. Congrats to him and Charlotte on the win, nonetheless. Gosling also made his 3rd All-Star appearance this season as a starter and won his 3rd Silver Slugger Award.
National League - Haywood Swann, Nashville - .289 AVG 45 HR 105 RBI 27 SB
The 27 year-old Nashville slugger, Swann, who led the NL in Runs, Slugging and OPS, also took home the NL MVP trophy. He's an extraordinary all-around hitter and looking at his ratings, it's a surprise this is only his first win. Swann also made his 3rd All-Star appearance this season as a reserve. The former #2 overall draft pick has proved worthy of his position and should continue to post impressive numbers for seasons to come.
CY YOUNG AWARD
American League - Chick Munson, Fargo - 19-7 2.77 ERA 252 K
The 32 year-old workhorse righty out of Fargo picked up his 2nd Cy Young award with another outstanding season which saw him set new Cobbfather records for Complete Games and Shutouts. Additionally, he also led the AL in Strikeouts and WHIP. Acquired in a mid-season trade in Season 35, Munson has certainly paid dividends for Fargo. He also made his 5th All-Star appearance this season.
National League - Gregor Lopez, Buffalo - 19-2 1.99 ERA 215 K
In a runaway win, the 22 year-old Cuban dominated the NL this season in taking home his first Cy Young award. He led the NL in ERA, Strikeouts, WHIP and Quality Starts and made his 2nd All-Star appearance in Season 36. With his ratings nearly flawless and at only 22 years old, Lopez certainly has the potential to be one of the all-time great Cobbfather hurlers. It will be exciting to see what kind of numbers he puts up going forward.
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
American League - Greg James, Houston - .281 AVG 29 HR 86 RBI
By the slightest of margins (one single vote), the 24 year-old Houston outfielder takes home the AL Rookie of the year trophy. Acquired from Florida last season, James has a nice batting skills all the way around. He was the 18th overall pick in the Season 32 draft and made a solid impact for a rebuilding Houston squad this season. He will be a good bat to have in the lineup going forward.
National League - Jair James, Oklahoma City - 16-8 2.89 ERA 215 K
James came out on top of the battle of Oklahoma City teammates to take home the NL Rookie of the Year. The 24 year-old righty who was the #5 pick in the Season 34 draft tied for the NL lead in both Strikeouts and Shutouts in his rookie campaign. Looking at his stat line, it's a bit of a surprise he wasn't a finalist for NL Cy Young. Other than a tendency to give up the fly ball, James' makeup really has no weaknesses. He looks to be a big part of the future for an Oklahoma City squad that is on the rise.
FIREMAN OF THE YEAR
American League - Olmedo Valdez, St. Louis - 1.82 ERA, 43 SV, 1st Win
National League - Ned Morris, Nashville - 1.99 ERA, 52 SV, 1st Win
SILVER SLUGGER AWARDS
American League
DH
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Charlie Lyons
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Boston
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1st
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C
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Michael Mancuso
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St. Louis
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2nd
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1B
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Timothy Steinbach
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Norfolk
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3rd
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2B
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Wandy Guillen
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Salt Lake City
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4th
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3B
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Sean Gosling
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Charlotte
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3rd
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SS
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Dan Pribanic
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Boston
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1st
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LF
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Ubaldo Alvarez
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Little Rock
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2nd
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CF
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Calvin Hukata
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Cincinnati
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3rd
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RF
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Rubby Javier
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Boston
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1st
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National League
| P | Randall Washington | Florida | 1st |
| C | Quinton Stites | Portland | 1st |
| 1B | Richard Rapada | Baltimore | 1st |
| 2B | Bill Stutes | Montgomery | 1st |
| 3B | Willie Tejeda | Syracuse | 4th |
| SS | Jumbo Camacho | Buffalo | 1st |
| LF | Yohan Mairena | Buffalo | 1st |
| CF | Gerry Camilli | Florida | 3rd |
| RF | Lee Schlitter | Portland | 1st |
GOLD GLOVE AWARDS
American League
P
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Quilvio Odor
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Cincinnati
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2nd
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C
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Zephyr Decker
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New York
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1st
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1B
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Darren Mann
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Atlanta
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2nd
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2B
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Ed Mayne
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New York
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1st
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3B
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Javy Melian
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New York
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2nd
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SS
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Kenji Wang
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Little Rock
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1st
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LF
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Vin Garland
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Milwaukee
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1st
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CF
|
Franmil Stearns
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Charlotte
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1st
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RF
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Rich Lankford
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New York
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1st
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| P | Tony Corpas | Los Angeles | 2nd |
| C | Randy Brewer | Los Angeles | 1st |
| 1B | Louis Hayes | Memphis | 1st |
| 2B | George Dubler | Nashville | 2nd |
| 3B | Willie Tejeda | Syracuse | 1st |
| SS | Jumbo Camacho | Buffalo | 2nd |
| LF | Marcos Fernandez | Kansas City | 1st |
| CF | Jhoulys Pescado | Honolulu | 2nd |
| RF | Kenny Mann | Buffalo | 1st |