A-Rod earned the honor for the first time, capping a season in which he led the AL in homers (47), runs (124) and slugging (.600).
2003 MLB Awards
MVP Awards
American League
National League
Barry Bonds captured his record sixth NL MVP Award and unprecedented third in a row, beating out Albert Pujols, 426-303, in the vote.
Cy Young Awards
American League
Two years after returning to the low minors, Roy Halladay won 22 games and posted nine complete games to net the AL Cy Young Award.
National League
The Dodgers closer, Eric Gagne, snapped Randy Johnson's four-year stranglehold on the NL Cy Young, becoming the first reliever to win it since 1992.
Rookie of the Year Awards
American League
Kansas City's shortstop Angel Berroa hit .287 with 17 home runs and 73 RBIs, adding 21 stolen bases en route to AL Rookie of the Year honors.
National League
The 2003 season included 14 wins, an All-Star appearance, a World Series title and top NL rookie honors for the 21-year-old, Dontrelle Willis.
Manager of the Year Awards
American League
Pena took home the AL Manager of the Year Award after guiding the Royals (83-79) to their first winning season since 1994.
National League
The Marlins went 75-49 and hoisted the Commissioner's Trophy after McKeon came out of retirement to guide the young club.
Silver Slugger Awards
American League
C: Jorge Posada, Yankees
1B: Carlos Delgado, Blue Jays
2B: Bret Boone, Mariners
3B: Bill Mueller, Red Sox
SS: Alex Rodriguez, Rangers
OF: Garret Anderson, Angels
OF: Manny Ramirez, Red Sox
OF: Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
DH: Edgar Martinez, Mariners
National League
C: Javy Lopez, Braves
1B: Todd Helton, Rockies
2B: Jose Vidro, Expos
3B: Mike Lowell, Marlins?
SS: Edgar Renteria, Cardinals
OF: Albert Pujols, Cardinals
OF: Barry Bonds, Giants
OF: Gary Sheffield, Braves
P: Mike Hampton, Braves
Gold Glove Awards
American League
C: Bengie Molina, Angels
1B: John Olerud, Mariners
2B: Bret Boone, Mariners
3B: Eric Chavez, Athletics
SS: Alex Rodriguez, Rangers
OF: Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
OF: Mike Cameron, Mariners
OF: Torii Hunter, Twins
P: Mike Mussina, Yankees
National League
C: Mike Matheny, Cardinals
1B: Derrek Lee, Marlins
2B: Luis Castillo, Marlins
3B: Scott Rolen, Cardinals
SS: Edgar Renteria, Cardinals
OF: Andruw Jones, Braves
OF: Jim Edmonds, Cardinals
OF: Jose Cruz, Giants
P: Mike Hampton, Braves
Postseason Awards
World Series MVP
Josh Beckett took home the World Series MVP in 2003.?
Clemente Award
Roberto Clemente Award
The Mariners lefty was recognized as the player who gives back to the community while displaying star ability on the field.
Aaron Awards
American League
Rodriguez took home the award for top offensive player in the American League for a third consecutive season.?
National League
Pujols didn't leave much doubt about his offensive prowess, posting 43 homers, 124 RBIs and a.667 slugging percentage.