Headlines

  • No Extension Negotiations Between Braves, Freddie Freeman
  • Adrian Morejon To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
  • Neil Walker Announces Retirement
  • Yasiel Puig To Sign With Mexican League Team
  • Starling Marte Suffers Fractured Rib
  • Jay Bruce Announces Retirement
  • Previous
  • Next
Register
Login
  • Hoops Rumors
  • Pro Football Rumors
  • Pro Hockey Rumors

MLB Trade Rumors

  • Home
  • Teams
    • AL East
      • Baltimore Orioles
      • Boston Red Sox
      • New York Yankees
      • Tampa Bay Rays
      • Toronto Blue Jays
    • AL Central
      • Chicago White Sox
      • Cleveland Indians
      • Detroit Tigers
      • Kansas City Royals
      • Minnesota Twins
    • AL West
      • Houston Astros
      • Los Angeles Angels
      • Oakland Athletics
      • Seattle Mariners
      • Texas Rangers
    • NL East
      • Atlanta Braves
      • Miami Marlins
      • New York Mets
      • Philadelphia Phillies
      • Washington Nationals
    • NL Central
      • Chicago Cubs
      • Cincinnati Reds
      • Milwaukee Brewers
      • Pittsburgh Pirates
      • St. Louis Cardinals
    • NL West
      • Arizona Diamondbacks
      • Colorado Rockies
      • Los Angeles Dodgers
      • San Diego Padres
      • San Francisco Giants
  • About
    • MLB Trade Rumors
    • Tim Dierkes
    • Writing team
    • Advertise
    • Archives
  • Contact
  • Tools
    • 2020-21 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions
    • 2020-21 MLB Free Agent Tracker
    • 2020-21 MLB Free Agent List
    • 2021-22 MLB Free Agent List
    • Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2021
    • 2021 MLB Arbitration Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Extension Tracker
    • Agency Database
    • Last 100 Comments
  • NBA/NFL/NHL
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors
  • App
  • Chats
Go To Pro Hockey Rumors
Go To Hoops Rumors

MLBPA Announces 2020 Players Choice Award Winners

By TC Zencka | October 22, 2020 at 1:58pm CDT

The MLBPA announced their Players Choice Awards today, which were voted on by the players prior to the postseason. Freddie Freeman was the biggest winner, taking home both the NL Player of the Year honor, as well as the NL Outstanding Player Award, which correlates to the MVP. Jose Abreu of the White Sox took home the AL MVP equivalent award. Nelson Cruz was awarded the Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award in the American League, while Andrew Dawson won the inaugural Curt Flood Award, given to “a former player, living or deceased, who in the image of Flood demonstrated a selfless, longtime devotion to the Players Association and advancement of Players’ rights.”

Feel free to read their official press release here, and check out the other award winners as voted on by the players below:

AL Outstanding Pitcher: Shane Bieber

NL Outstanding Pitcher: Trevor Bauer

The Outstanding Pitcher award in each league – or the Cy Young equivalent – went to Trevor Bauer of the Reds and Shane Bieber of the Indians. Bieber was a shoo-in as the best pitcher in the American League, but Bauer faced some tough competition in the NL from Jacob deGrom and Yu Darvish.

AL Outstanding Rookie: Kyle Lewis

NL Outstanding Rookie: Jake Cronenworth

Lewis broke out as a star for the Mariners, an important development for him, of course, but also for the Mariners and their rebuild. Lewis hit .262/.364/.437 with 11 home runs and highlight-reel defensive work in centerfield. The 26-year-old Cronenworth came to San Diego as an unheralded pickup from the Rays, but the two-way player focused on his offense in 2020, got regular reps at second base, and emerged as a star. Cronenworth hit .285/.354/.477 in 192 plate appearances while completing the Padres infield picture.

AL Comeback Player: Carlos Carrasco

NL Comeback Player: Daniel Bard

These are both tremendous stories. Carrasco was treated for leukemia last season before returning at the end of the year. This season he returned to his prior form, going 3-4 with a 2.91 ERA/3.59 FIP across 68 innings. Bard, meanwhile, hadn’t pitched in the majors since 2013, retiring in 2017. He discovered renewed velocity while coaching, then came back to become the Rockies’ closer by the end of 2020. He made 23 appearances with a 3.65 ERA/3.64 FIP with 6 saves. Many have tried and failed to provide steady relief in Colorado, so for Bard to come back where he did is particularly impressive.

The traditional awards that we tend to reference throughout the years are released by the Baseball Writer’s Association of America. They announced their reveal dates today as well: November 11th for the Cy Young and November 12th for MVP.

Share 0 Retweet 4 Send via email0

Carlos Carrasco Daniel Bard Freddie Freeman Jake Cronenworth Jose Abreu Kyle Lewis MLBPA Shane Bieber Trevor Bauer

Matt Magill, Carl Edwards Jr., Nestor Cortes Jr. Elect Free Agency
Main
Gold Glove Nominees Announced
View Comments (72)
newest oldest

Comments

  1. GoChargers

    6 months ago

    MVFreeman

    8 Like
    Reply
    • Padres458

      6 months ago

      Give it to tatis, first base is too easy

      1 Like
      Reply
      • DockEllisDee

        6 months ago

        oh please. Yes he deserves some votes, but not first place

        4 Like
        Reply
        • Chief Two Hands

          6 months ago

          No MVP to anyone with that ridiculous hair. That’s the rule! That said, Tatis has certainly lived up to expectations so far, but I have no issue with Freeman getting it, and Betts should get consideration as well.

          Like
          Reply
        • lowtalker1

          6 months ago

          If it’s anything but tatis for mvp and cronenworth for roy then it is confirmed mlb has bias against San Diego

          1 Like
          Reply
        • HQMER

          6 months ago

          What is wrong with his hair?

          Any why would it have any importance in determining his MVP consideration?

          Like
          Reply
        • Chief Two Hands

          6 months ago

          Did you really take that seriously? That’s adorable. If you were sitting next to me I would gently pat you on the head.

          5 Like
          Reply
        • bravesfan

          6 months ago

          It seems like you have a bias for the Padres because Freeman should win this by a landslide if we are going strictly based on statistics. There isn’t really a close 2nd. Now if we are giving it away to a guy who draws attention with his playing style while also perform ok, then yes … FT Jr gets it. But on pure #’s it’s not even close

          1 Like
          Reply
        • Nervehammer

          6 months ago

          Yeaaaaa Freeman had a better year. 1.100 ops is undeniable compared to Tatis’ .930. Tatis had a great year and got plenty of attention, and Freeman had an amazing year with less attention.

          4 Like
          Reply
        • CavanFuggedYourBichio

          6 months ago

          Yea, you don’t typically win the MVP with a .277 average unless your slugging .700. Even then Freeman would still have the stronger numbers. According to OPS+ Freeman was about 36% better with the bat the Tatis Jr. in 2020.

          Like
          Reply
        • DTD_ATL

          6 months ago

          Tatis sucked hard for an extended period of the season so he’s certainly no mvp

          Like
          Reply
        • Cey Hey

          6 months ago

          Tatis wasn’t even the best shortstop in the league. Big fade despite a woefully short schedule.

          Like
          Reply
      • DrDan75

        6 months ago

        Tatis will have at least a few MVP awards in his trophy case before he’s done. Remember he’s only 21.

        1 Like
        Reply
    • FredMcGriff for the HOF

      6 months ago

      About time Freeman got some love. No way the Braves go that deep into the postseason without him.

      6 Like
      Reply
      • Chief Two Hands

        6 months ago

        It’s interesting seeing players interact on the base paths and it seems like Freeman is respected by everyone.

        Like
        Reply
  2. colonthegoat40

    6 months ago

    All were well deserved

    2 Like
    Reply
  3. MWeller77

    6 months ago

    I believe that you meant to write Andre Dawson

    1 Like
    Reply
    • DirtbagBlues

      6 months ago

      I’ll get a MLBTR subscription if they finally hire some copy editors.

      2 Like
      Reply
      • MoRivera 1999

        6 months ago

        Until then you’ll just freeload?

        1 Like
        Reply
        • DirtbagBlues

          6 months ago

          I mean, it’s a free site.

          Like
          Reply
  4. Kirk Nieuwenhuis For MVP

    6 months ago

    I love the new recognition for Flood, and Dawson is a deserving first recipient for the award.

    Like
    Reply
  5. DockEllisDee

    6 months ago

    Andrew Dawson, aka “the Falcon”, my favorite player on that ’87 Cubs World Championship team

    6 Like
    Reply
    • Kirk Nieuwenhuis For MVP

      6 months ago

      I thought he was on the ’87 Bears

      Like
      Reply
    • nats7

      6 months ago

      The Hawk -never heard of a falcon is nickname

      1 Like
      Reply
      • j_butte

        6 months ago

        *Facepalm emoji*

        3 Like
        Reply
    • DirtbagBlues

      6 months ago

      He and Ryan Sandberg were my two favorite players.

      Like
      Reply
    • kyleschwarbersmom

      6 months ago

      Yep, 4th best RF in the NL that year.

      Like
      Reply
    • GarryHarris

      6 months ago

      or maybe Andrea Dawson, the Titmouse…

      Like
      Reply
  6. Rangers29

    6 months ago

    Yay! Bauer! What about the Roberto Clemente Awards? Shin-Soo Choo needs it.

    Like
    Reply
  7. jorge78

    6 months ago

    What is the Marvin Miller award for please?

    Like
    Reply
    • hossmandu

      6 months ago

      It’s right there in the press release.

      1 Like
      Reply
  8. HalosHeavenJJ

    6 months ago

    Both comeback player stories are incredible. Great to see Carrasco back to full health, baseball is a bonus.

    2 Like
    Reply
  9. Phil Leotardo

    6 months ago

    Wait MLBPA is giving out awards??? Lmao so 60 games they give awards after telling fans they hope they die ala Blake Snell……

    Like
    Reply
  10. Bigtimeyankeefan

    6 months ago

    Dj lemahieu should have won… plays 3 positions gold glove caliber, leads majors in hitting, with all Yankees injuries, where are they without him??
    Oh and by the way Luke voit should have been close as well, maybe not the winner but close. The numbers he put up, and injured most the last 2 months…

    3 Like
    Reply
    • realsox

      6 months ago

      I suggest all awards always go to Yankee players. I also suggest that the Yankees be declared the default winner of every game they play. If fact, all other teams should be disbanded, leaving the Yankees as the only team in the major leagues. What do you think, Bigtimeyankeefan?

      Like
      Reply
      • Srechter35

        6 months ago

        Oh look, a Yankees homer and a Red Sox hater going at, who’da thunk it?

        6 Like
        Reply
        • Peart of the game

          6 months ago

          Aren’t those the same thing?

          Like
          Reply
    • Bigtimeyankeefan

      6 months ago

      All I’ll say to realsox is just look at the numbers

      1 Like
      Reply
  11. BravesAbsentGagReflex

    6 months ago

    “Yo, Braves, I’m really happy for you, I’mma let you finish, but you still lost the NLCS.”

    Like
    Reply
    • SalaryCapMyth

      6 months ago

      Well..25 other teams finished worse, so.. *shrugs*

      1 Like
      Reply
  12. Halo11Fan

    6 months ago

    “MVP equivalent award. Nelson Cruz was awarded the Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award”

    That’s appropriate. Marvin Miller was a huge voice in preventing baseball from doing tests in order to have a cleaner game. When Fehr capitulated to Congressional demands that testing was necessary, Miller blew a gasket.

    Like
    Reply
  13. lowtalker1

    6 months ago

    How is wil Myers not the pick for nl come back player ?

    Like
    Reply
    • ahh

      6 months ago

      Because Bard came back from an enormously lower low. Myers and Rosenthal would have been good candidates in a year without such a great comeback story.

      3 Like
      Reply
    • DrDan75

      6 months ago

      Because of Daniel Bard’s story. Any other year Myers probably would have won or come close.

      1 Like
      Reply
  14. toastyroasty

    6 months ago

    These golden glove nominations didn’t even include Freddie Freeman in the top three. I believe that makes them irrelevant

    Like
    Reply
    • kyleschwarbersmom

      6 months ago

      Solely based on defensive metrics this year. Belt had a better DRS and TZ.

      And Rizzo is a fine choice to win. He will probably be the only Cub to win.

      Like
      Reply
  15. bobtillman

    6 months ago

    Another year, another Refsnyder snub.

    Like
    Reply
    • Srechter35

      6 months ago

      No rave reviews here.

      Like
      Reply
  16. ripaceventura30

    6 months ago

    I wonder if Bohm wins Rookie of the Year had the Phillies made the playoffs. Cronenworth was very deserving but he tailed off at the end of the season right when Bohm kept improving. Can’t go wrong with either pick in my opinion, but I think Bohm wins if he has an October appearance.

    Like
    Reply
  17. DarkSide830

    6 months ago

    love the appreciation for Abreu

    2 Like
    Reply
  18. Rodney02031990

    6 months ago

    That’s bullcrap al rookie of the year should definitely be willi Castro from the tigers his numbers are better than Kyle Lewis for sure besides homeruns and Definitely shouldn’t matter if you were on a bad team or not.

    Like
    Reply
    • connfyoozed

      6 months ago

      #Run-onRodney

      1 Like
      Reply
  19. bravesfan

    6 months ago

    Freeman should win MVP without a question and there truly isn’t a close 2nd. Anyone voting for anyone besides Freeman is voting purely on the story rather they the impact they made with their performance on the baseball field. And anyone who attempts to argue the defensive metrics needs to go away.

    4 Like
    Reply
    • Tatsumaki

      6 months ago

      Again this comment showcases the common casual fan. Overvaluing offense over everything else. Chicks and chads dig the long ball.

      5 Like
      Reply
    • Jacob Cook

      6 months ago

      Tatis Jr. should win MVP without a question and there truly isn’t a close 2nd. Anyone voting for anyone besides Tatis Jr. is voting purely on the story rather they the impact they made with their performance on the baseball field. And anyone who attempts to argue the offensive metrics needs to go away.

      Like
      Reply
      • Tatsumaki

        6 months ago

        I’m not saying it’s a clear cut winners the same argument could be made for betts who has the best war with a 3.4 compared to freeman 2.9 and tatis 2.2. Looking solely at ops + gives the edge to freeman but again baseball is both sides of the ball and theres a reason why betts is up for the gold glove in right field.

        Like
        Reply
        • Jacob Cook

          6 months ago

          baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/percentile-rank…

          I prefer using Statcast, as it is owned and used by MLB as opposed to baseball reference and similar websites.

          Freeman was the best offensively overall, Tatis Jr. was the best defensively and in barreling up the baseball, whilst Betts was probably the best well rounded player (just above Trea Turner by defense alone).

          Everyone has their own lenses though, so I’m not preaching the universal truth but instead my own opinion.

          1 Like
          Reply
        • Tatsumaki

          6 months ago

          I agree the argument for betts or tatis, but Freeman is just a bat although a great one his impact in the field is pretty non existent. Betts literally saved Dodgers in playoffs against freeman and Braves!

          Like
          Reply
        • DTD_ATL

          6 months ago

          The fact that you used WAR pretty much voids your opinion since it’s a made up stat that can’t be proven.

          Like
          Reply
        • DTD_ATL

          6 months ago

          Plus, if you think GG first baseman don’t have an impact, you know nothing about the game. I’m sure the pitchers and infielders appreciate the great plays and all the errors saved and the runs they keep off the board.

          Like
          Reply
        • Prospectnvstr

          6 months ago

          How many balls do 1st basemen scoop out of the dirt, pick errant throws? The semi wild throws from shortstops and 3rd basemen wouldn’t be highlights if it wasn’t for the 1st basemen adjusting to the throw.

          Like
          Reply
        • bravesfan

          6 months ago

          First, y’all are placing way too much value on defense. 2nd, y’all are undervaluing Freeman defense. Freeman was a difference maker on the field for the braves this year, yes I understand he’s not an OF or SS, but at the professional level, most players are decent defensively but the same can’t be said with the bat. From what I can see, only betts might have the defense that might help lift is lack of offensives productions (compared to Freeman, because betts still killed it) to make it an argument. Tatis just didn’t perform with the bat at the same lvl and although his glove is good, it’s not enough to justify the lack of production at the plate to be an MVP. If I have to get off my homer train, it’s betts or Freeman… but even then Freeman’s production was just sooooooo good I can’t justify Betts defense enough to say he’s an mvp.

          Like
          Reply
  20. Tatsumaki

    6 months ago

    This league really overvalues offense over being the best overall player. Betts gets no love when he was clearly the best in baseball, making crazy catches, hitting, stealing and hitting homers. Respect to Freddie, but Mlb is becoming a 1 dimensional sport.

    1 Like
    Reply
    • MoRivera 1999

      6 months ago

      Betts gets no love? Betts got $365MM in love. That’s Trout love. That’s plenty. That’s enough.

      Like
      Reply
    • bravesfan

      6 months ago

      Yea, there are 365 million reasons your statement is completely false and quite outrageous. You’re placing too much value on defense. Yes, betts is great. But runs are what win games. There is no way he has betts has saved enough runs with his glove to justify the clear difference in offensive production between him and betts. Yes, MVP should consider both defense and offensive production… but as a cumulative whole… not a equal weighted avg. Unless there is no other option, there is a reason teams don’t start guys who are amazing with the glove but are literally an automatic out at the plate for the entire season on the entire roster. However, they do play bats that can produce when defense is a real concern for those players. It’s because defense isn’t equally as important as offense…

      Like
      Reply
  21. HaloHonk4Life

    6 months ago

    In a ceremony conducted at the empty Polaroid Theater in Hollywood for later broadcast on FOX.

    The winners of the following awards as follows….
    Cheatum if you cant Beatum Award
    Winner-The entire 2020 Houston Astros team.

    The Randy Watson Award for Best Hair….
    Fernando Tatis Mr. Tatis also scored a lifetime supply Soul Glo. And front seats to a future Randy Watson Concert.

    The Drano “Clog Up The Base Path Award”
    Winner- Albert Pujols (5th year in a row)

    The Ron Burgundy “San Diego Hates Your Guts Award”
    Winner- Dodger Manager Dave Roberts.

    (Last years winner Will Meyers not was present to hand out the award)

    1 Like
    Reply
  22. DirtbagBlues

    6 months ago

    Freeman was Player of the Year (as in, all of MLB) not NL Player of the Year. How would that even differ from NL Outstanding Player?

    Like
    Reply
  23. 30 Parks

    6 months ago

    Met Andre Dawson when I was a kid. It was at the Big O. The Hawk stood and talked to me about my little league team for several minutes. Class guy and great choice for such an award.

    Like
    Reply
  24. DubsDynasty

    6 months ago

    What I want to know is, Who is the imbecil at Rawlings that dropped the XL Deuce in the punch bowl by picking Brandon Belt over Freddie ?

    Like
    Reply
  25. GarryHarris

    6 months ago

    If MLB went an entire season, maybe TBR Randy Arozarena and PIT Ke’Bryan Hayes are ROY. This is my Rookie All-Star Team:

    C OAK Sean Murphy
    1B LAA Jared Walsh
    2B SDP Jake Cronenworth
    3B PHI Alec Bohm
    SS DET Willi Castro
    OF SEA Kyle Lewis
    OF BAL Ryan Mountcastle
    OF CHI Luis Robert

    SP ATL Ian Anderson
    RP MIL Devin Williams

    3 Like
    Reply
    • Peart of the game

      6 months ago

      Interesting, who would fill out the rest of your rotation, bullpen and bench?

      Like
      Reply
  26. chippahawk

    6 months ago

    Freeman: thank you Ozuna

    Like
    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Please login to leave a reply.
Log in Register

ad: 300x250_1_MLB

    Top Stories

    No Extension Negotiations Between Braves, Freddie Freeman

    Adrian Morejon To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

    Neil Walker Announces Retirement

    Yasiel Puig To Sign With Mexican League Team

    Starling Marte Suffers Fractured Rib

    Jay Bruce Announces Retirement

    Nationals Place Stephen Strasburg On Injured List, Select Paolo Espino

    Cody Bellinger Has Hairline Fracture In Left Leg

    2021-22 MLB Free Agent Power Rankings

    MLB To Experiment With New DH Rule, Mound Distance During 2021 Atlantic League Season

    Recent

    Brewers Sign Dee Strange-Gordon

    Tigers Designate Renato Nunez For Assignment

    No Extension Negotiations Between Braves, Freddie Freeman

    Minor MLB Transactions: 4/20/21

    MLB, MLBPA Hold First CBA Talks

    Adrian Morejon To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

    Nationals Place Juan Soto On 10-Day IL

    Reds Place Mike Moustakas On 10-Day IL

    Neil Walker Announces Retirement

    Yasiel Puig To Sign With Mexican League Team

    Latest Rumors & News

    Latest Rumors & News

    • Kris Bryant Rumors
    • Francisco Lindor Rumors
    Trade Rumors App for iOS and Android

    MLBTR Features

    MLBTR Features

    • Go Ad-Free
    • How To Set Up Notifications For Breaking News
    • 2020-21 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions
    • 2020-21 MLB Free Agent Tracker
    • 2020-21 MLB Free Agent List
    • 2021-22 MLB Free Agent List
    • Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2021
    • 2021 MLB Arbitration Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Extension Tracker
    • Agency Database
    • MLBTR On Twitter
    • MLBTR On Facebook
    • Team Facebook Pages
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors

    Rumors By Team

    • Angels Rumors
    • Astros Rumors
    • Athletics Rumors
    • Blue Jays Rumors
    • Braves Rumors
    • Brewers Rumors
    • Cardinals Rumors
    • Cubs Rumors
    • Diamondbacks Rumors
    • Dodgers Rumors
    • Giants Rumors
    • Indians Rumors
    • Mariners Rumors
    • Marlins Rumors
    • Mets Rumors
    • Nationals Rumors
    • Orioles Rumors
    • Padres Rumors
    • Phillies Rumors
    • Pirates Rumors
    • Rangers Rumors
    • Rays Rumors
    • Red Sox Rumors
    • Reds Rumors
    • Rockies Rumors
    • Royals Rumors
    • Tigers Rumors
    • Twins Rumors
    • White Sox Rumors
    • Yankees Rumors

    ad: 160x600_MLB

    Navigation

    • Sitemap
    • Archives
    • Feeds by Team

    MLBTR INFO

    • Advertise
    • About
    • Commenting Policy
    • Privacy Policy

    Connect

    • Contact Us
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • RSS Feed

    MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball, MLB or MLB.com

    hide arrowsFOX Sports Engage Network scroll to top
    Close

    Desktop Version | Switch To Mobile Version