2002 MLB Awards

The A's shortstop, Miguel Tejada, broke out with a .308 average, 34 homers, 30 doubles and 131 RBIs while playing in 162 games.

With 46 home runs and a .370 average, Barry Bonds secured his second NL MVP Award in as many seasons and his fifth overall.

Barry Zito, a first-time All-Star, went 23-5 with a 2.75 ERA in his age-24 season en route to American League Cy Young honors.

The Big Unit, Randy Johnson, was a unanimous pick for his fourth straight NL Cy Young, with 24 wins, 334 K's and eight CG's, all tops in the Majors.

The former 17th-round Draft pick, Eric Hinske, mixed power (24 homers) with speed (13 steals) in earning AL Rookie of the Year honors.

Jason Jennings posted a 4.52 ERA over 32 starts in Denver's thin air, striking out 6.2 batters per nine to be named the NL's top rookie.

Mike Scioscia was rewarded for helping the Angels make a 24-game jump in one year, to 99 wins, en route to a World Series championship.

The Cardinals' 97-win campaign set up Tony La Russa's fourth Manager of the Year Award, and his first with a National League club.

Troy Glaus hit .385 with three home runs in the Angels' seven-game triumph over the Giants, capturing World Series MVP hardware.

Topping 29 other nominees, Jim Thome won this honor, given to the player who gives back to the community while starring on the field.

A-Rod's Major League-best 57 homers and 142 RBIs clinched his second AL Hank Aaron Award in as many seasons.

Barry Bonds rode a .582 on-base percentage and .799 slugging percentage to his second straight NL Aaron Award.