2009 MLB Awards

Joe Mauer took 27 of 28 first-place votes to win 2009 AL Most Valuable Player, becoming the second catcher in 33 years to win MVP.?More ?

Cards slugger Albert Pujols won his third career MVP Award and his second consecutive trophy after another dominant season.?More ?

The Royals' Zack Greinke was spectacular from start to finish, leading the Majors with a 2.16 ERA while winning 16 games and fanning 242.?More ?

Tim Lincecum became the NL's first repeat winner since Randy Johnson (1999-2002) after going 15-7 with a 2.48 ERA and 261 Ks.?More ?

A's closer Andrew Bailey saved 26 games, went 6-3 with a 1.84 ERA and struck out 91 batters in 83 1/3 IP.?More ?

The Marlins' Chris Coghlan, previously an infielder, stepped into the outfield and leadoff spot and batted .321.?More ?

Long-time Angels skipper Mike Scioscia earned the AL award for leading his club through adversity and into the playoffs in 2009.?More ?

Colorado skipper Jim Tracy won the NL award after sparking the Rockies' turnaround that led to the NL Wild Card.?More ?

Thirty club nominees, including 13 All-Stars, were nominated for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award in 2009. Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter won the award, which is given annually to the player who combines giving back to the community with outstanding on-field skills.?More ?

Fans voted for the top offensive performers in each league, and the winners of the 2009 Hank Aaron Award presented by Sharp are Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter and Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols.?More ?

Hideki Matsui, on the strength of his record-tying six RBIs in Game 6, was named the World Series MVP after the Yankees defeated the Phillies, 7-3. He became both the first Japanese-born player and the first full-time designated hitter to win the award.?More ?