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2011 MLB Awards

MVP Awards

American League

Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander became just the 10th player to win the MVP and Cy Young awards in the same year.?More ?

National League

Slugger Ryan Braun won over Matt Kemp to become the first Brewer since Hall of Famer Robin Yount in 1989 to win the honor.?More ?

Cy Young Awards

American League

Detroit ace Justin Verlander was the unanimous AL winner after posting the 12th pitching Triple Crown in the past 50 years.?More ?

National League

After an outstanding season, Dodgers southpaw Clayton Kershaw beat out Ian Kennedy, Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee.?More ?

Rookie of the Year Awards

American League

En route to a 13-win season and postseason berth, Rays workhorse Jeremy Hellickson finished eighth in the AL with a 2.95 ERA.?More ?

National League

Braves first-year closer Craig Kimbrel earned top honors after a dominant year in which he set the rookie record with 46 saves.?More ?

Manager of the Year Awards

American League

The Rays' late push to the Wild Card after a poor start propelled skipper Joe Maddon.?More ?

National League

Kirk Gibson led the surprising D-backs to 94 victories and the NL West title.?More ?

Silver Slugger Awards

American League

C: Alex Avila, DET
1B: Adrian Gonzalez, BOS
2B: Robinson Cano, NYY
3B: Adrian Beltre, TEX
SS: Asdrubal Cabrera, CLE
OF: Curtis Granderson, NYY
OF: Jose Bautista, TOR
OF: Jacoby Ellsbury, BOS
DH: David Ortiz, BOS
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National League

C: Brian McCann, ATL
1B: Prince Fielder, MIL
2B: Brandon Phillips, CIN
3B: Aramis Ramirez, CHC
SS: Troy Tulowitzki, COL
OF: Ryan Braun, MIL
OF: Matt Kemp, LAD
OF: Justin Upton, ARI
P: Daniel Hudson, ARI
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Gold Glove Awards

American League

C: Matt Wieters, BAL
1B: Adrian Gonzalez, BOS
2B: Dustin Pedroia, BOS
3B: Adrian Beltre, TEX
SS: Erick Aybar, LAA
LF: Alex Gordon, KC
CF: Jacoby Ellsbury, BOS
RF: Nick Markakis, BAL
P: Mark Buehrle, CWS
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National League

C: Yadier Molina, STL
1B: Joey Votto, CIN
2B: Brandon Phillips, CIN
3B: Placido Polanco, PHI
SS: Troy Tulowitzki, COL
LF: Gerardo Parra, ARI
CF: Matt Kemp, LAD
RF: Andre Ethier, LAD
P: Clayton Kershaw, LAD
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Clemente Award

Roberto Clemente Award

Veteran Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was selected as the player who combined giving back to the community with outstanding on-field skills.?More ?

Aaron Awards

American League

Toronto's Jose Bautista became the third player to win in consecutive years after leading the AL in home runs (43) and hitting .302.?More ?

National League

Dodgers slugger Matt Kemp led the NL in homers (39), RBIs (126), runs (115), stole 40 bases and was third in average (.324).?More ?

Postseason Awards

St. Louis' David Freese became the sixth player to win both World Series and LCS MVPs in the same postseason with an outstanding October.?More ?

GIBBY Awards

Matt Kemp won Player of the Year and Justin Verlander was Starting Pitcher of the Year, while the World Series champion Cardinals led all teams with four GIBBY Awards.?More ?