With the season officially wrapped up, before the focus of the world turns to Winter Meetings and transactions, we still must get through awards season.
CtPG voted on the four major awards (MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year) in both leagues. We used the BBWAA scoring system. (This means for MVP, 14 points for 1st, 9 for 2nd, 8 for 3rd, etc. down to 1 for 10th. For Cy Young, 7 points for 1st, 4 for 2nd, 3 for 3rd, 2 for 4th, and 1 for 5th. For ROY and MOY, 5 points for 1st, 3 for 2nd, and 1 for 3rd.)
Like the BBWAA, we cast ballots before the postseason so as to not be biased by results. Here are the totals: feel free to discuss what we hit spot on and what we missed below!
AL MVP
1. Shane Bieber, Indians : 3.3 bWAR, 3.2 fWAR, 77.1 IP, 1.63 ERA, 2.07 FIP, 0.87 WHIP, 14.2 K/9
2. José Ramírez, Indians : 2.2 bWAR, 3.4 fWAR, 254 PA, .292/.386/.607/.993, 17 HR, 46 RBI
3. José Abreu, White Sox : 2.8 bWAR, 2.6 fWAR, 262 PA, .317/.370/.617/.987, 19 HR, 60 RBI
4. Anthony Rendon, Angels : 1.8 bWAR, 2.7 fWAR, 232 PA, .286/.418/.497/.915, 9 HR, 31 RBI
5. Mike Trout, Angels : 1.6 bWAR, 2.6 fWAR, 241 PA, .281/.390/.603/.993, 17 HR, 46 RBI
6. DJ LeMahieu, Yankees : 2.8 bWAR, 2.5 fWAR, 216 PA, .364/.421/.590/1.011, 10 HR, 27 RBI
7. Brandon Lowe, Rays : 2.1 bWAR, 2.3 fWAR, 224 PA, .269/.362/.554/.916, 14 HR, 37 RBI
T-8. Hyun-jin Ryu, Blue Jays : 3.0 bWAR, 1.9 fWAR, 67.0 IP, 2.69 ERA, 3.01 FIP, 1.15 WHIP, 9.7 K/9
T-8. Nelson Cruz, Twins : 1.6 bWAR, 2.0 fWAR, 214 PA, .303/.397/.595/.992, 16 HR, 33 RBI
10. Tim Anderson, White Sox : 2.2 bWAR, 2.2 fWAR, 221 PA, .322/.357/.529/.886, 10 HR, 21 RBI
11. Luke Voit, Yankees : 1.5 bWAR, 1.8 fWAR, 234 PA, .277/.338/.610/.948, 22 HR, 52 RBI
12. Kenta Maeda, Twins : 1.6 bWAR, 2.1 fWAR, 66.2 IP, 2.70 ERA, 3.00 FIP, 0.75 WHIP, 10.8 K/9
13. Alex Verdugo, Red Sox : 1.9 bWAR, 1.6 fWAR, 221 PA, .308/.367/.478/.844, 6 HR, 15 RBI
T-14. Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Rangers : 1.8 bWAR, 0.4 fWAR, 228 PA, .280/.329/.370/.699, 3 HR, 10 RBI
T-14. David Fletcher, Angels : 1.6 bWAR, 1.6 fWAR, 230 PA, .319/.376/.425/.801, 3 HR, 18 RBIRank Player, Team Points 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Shane Bieber, Indians 93 6 1 2 Jose Ramirez, Indians 66 1 5 1 3 Jose Abreu, White Sox 52 1 2 3 1 4 Anthony Rendon, Angels 48 4 1 1 1 5 Mike Trout, Angels 36 4 2 1 6 DJ LeMahieu, Yankees 35 1 2 3 7 Brandon Lowe, Rays 23 1 1 4 8 Hyun-jin Ryu, Blue Jays 15 1 1 1 8 Nelson Cruz, Twins 15 3 1 1 10 Tim Anderson, White Sox 12 1 1 2 1 11 Luke Voit, Yankees 9 1 2 2 12 Kenta Maeda, Twins 4 1 13 Alex Verdugo, Red Sox 2 1 14 Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Rangers 1 1 14 David Fletcher, Angels 1 1
Rank Jessica DeLine Rahul Setty H. T. Ennis John Henry Weitzel Turks Teeth Chase Kimura Jeff Joiner 1 Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Jose Ramirez Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Shane Bieber 2 Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Shane Bieber Jose Abreu Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez Jose Ramirez 3 Anthony Rendon Anthony Rendon Jose Abreu Anthony Rendon DJ LeMahieu Jose Abreu Anthony Rendon 4 Jose Abreu Jose Abreu Brandon Lowe Jose Ramirez Hyun-Jin Ryu Anthony Rendon Jose Abreu 5 Mike Trout DJ LeMahieu DJ LeMahieu Mike Trout Jose Abreu Mike Trout Mike Trout 6 DJ LeMahieu Mike Trout Anthony Rendon Hyun-Jin Ryu Mike Trout DJ LeMahieu DJ LeMahieu 7 Nelson Cruz Brandon Lowe Nelson Cruz Tim Anderson Anthony Rendon Nelson Cruz Kenta Maeda 8 Brandon Lowe Tim Anderson Luke Voit Brandon Lowe Brandon Lowe Brandon Lowe Hyun-Jin Ryu 9 Luke Voit Nelson Cruz Mike Trout Alex Verdugo Tim Anderson Tim Anderson Luke Voit 10 Tim Anderson Luke Voit David Fletcher Isiah Kiner-Falefa Nelson Cruz Luke Voit (blank)
NL MVP
1. Freddie Freeman, Braves : 2.9 bWAR, 3.4 fWAR, 262 PA, .341/.462/.640/1.102, 13 HR, 53 RBI
2. Mookie Betts, Dodgers : 3.4 bWAR, 3.0 fWAR, 246 PA, .292/.366/.562/.927, 16 HR, 39 RBI
3. Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres : 2.5 bWAR, 2.9 fWAR, 257 PA, .277/.366/.571/.937, 17 HR, 45 RBI
4. Manny Machado, Padres : 2.8 bWAR, 2.6 fWAR, 254 PA, .304/.370/.580/.950, 16 HR, 47 RBI
5. Trevor Bauer, Reds : 2.7 bWAR, 2.5 fWAR, 73.0 IP, 1.73 ERA, 2.88 FIP, 0.80 WHIP, 12.3 K/9
T-6. Mike Yastrzemski, Giants : 2.5 bWAR, 2.7 fWAR, 225 PA, .297/.400/.568/.968, 10 HR, 35 RBI
T-6. Yu Darvish, Cubs : 2.7 bWAR, 3.0 fWAR, 76.0 IP, 2.01 ERA, 2.23 FIP, 0.96 WHIP, 11.0 K/9
8. Juan Soto, Nationals : 2.1 bWAR, 2.4 fWAR, 196 PA, .351/.490/.695/1.185, 13 HR, 37 RBI
9. Trevor Story, Rockies : 2.1 bWAR, 2.5 fWAR, 259 PA, .289/.355/.519/.874, 11 HR, 28 RBI
T-10. Trea Turner, Nationals : 2.2 bWAR, 2.7 fWAR, 259 PA, .335/.394/.588/.982, 12 HR, 41 RBI
T-10. Marcell Ozuna, Braves : 2.3 bWAR, 2.5 fWAR, 267 PA, .338/.431/.636/1.067, 18 HR, 56 RBI
T-10. Ronald Acuña Jr., Braves : 2.1 bWAR, 2.4 fWAR, 202 PA, .250/.406/.581/.987, 14 HR, 29 RBI
13. Jacob deGrom, Mets : 2.6 bWAR, 2.6 fWAR, 68.0 IP, 2.38 ERA, 2.26 FIP, 0.96 WHIP, 13.8 K/9
14. Max Fried, Braves : 2.0 bWAR, 2.5 fWAR, 56.0 IP, 2.25 ERA, 3.10 FIP, 1.09 WHIP, 8.0 K/9
15. Trent Grisham, Padres : 2.2 bWAR, 2.3 fWAR, 252 PA, .251/.352/.456/.808, 10 HR, 26 RBI
T-16. Dominic Smith, Mets : 1.7 bWAR, 1.8 fWAR, 199 PA, .316/.377/.616/.993, 10 HR, 42 RBI
T-16. Kyle Freeland, Rockies : 2.2 bWAR, 1.0 fWAR, 70.2 IP, 4.33 ERA, 4.65 FIP, 1.42 WHIP, 5.9 K/9
T-16. Dinelson Lamet, Padres : 2.4 bWAR, 2.4 fWAR, 69.0 IP, 2.09 ERA, 2.48 FIP, 0.86 WHIP, 12.1 K/9
T-19. Zack Wheeler, Phillies : 2.9 bWAR, 2.0 fWAR, 71.0 IP, 2.92 ERA, 3.22 FIP, 1.17 WHIP, 6.7 K/9
T-19. Brandon Woodruff, Brewers : 2.1 bWAR, 2.1 fWAR, 73.2 IP, 3.05 ERA, 3.20 FIP, 0.99 WHIP, 11.1 K/9Rank Player, Team Points 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Freddie Freeman, Braves 93 6 1 2 Mookie Betts, Dodgers 60 1 1 2 3 3 Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres 56 4 1 1 1 4 Manny Machado, Padres 45 1 3 1 1 1 5 Trevor Bauer, Reds 27 1 3 1 6 Mike Yastrzemski, Giants 23 2 1 3 6 Yu Darvish, Cubs 23 2 1 1 8 Juan Soto, Nationals 19 2 2 1 9 Trevor Story, Rockies 14 1 2 10 Trea Turner, Nationals 11 1 1 1 10 Marcell Ozuna, Braves 11 1 3 10 Ronald Acuña Jr., Braves 11 1 1 2 13 Jacob deGrom, Mets 5 1 14 Max Fried, Braves 4 1 15 Trent Grisham, Padres 3 1 16 Dominic Smith, Mets 2 1 16 Kyle Freeland, Rockies 2 1 16 Dinelson Lamet, Padres 2 1 19 Zack Wheeler, Phillies 1 1 19 Brandon Woodruff, Brewers 1 1
Rank Jessica DeLine Rahul Setty H. T. Ennis John Henry Weitzel Turks Teeth Chase Kimura Jeff Joiner 1 Freddie Freeman Freddie Freeman Freddie Freeman Mookie Betts Freddie Freeman Freddie Freeman Freddie Freeman 2 Manny Machado Fernando Tatis, Jr. Fernando Tatis Jr. Freddie Freeman Mookie Betts Fernando Tatis Jr. Fernando Tatis Jr. 3 Fernando Tatis Jr. Mookie Betts Manny Machado Manny Machado Trevor Bauer Manny Machado Mookie Betts 4 Mookie Betts Yu Darvish Mookie Betts Fernando Tatis Jr. Yu Darvish Mookie Betts Manny Machado 5 Juan Soto Trevor Bauer Trevor Bauer Trevor Story Juan Soto Trea Turner Trevor Bauer 6 Ronald Acuña Jr. Marcell Ozuna Jacob deGrom Mike Yastrzemski Fernando Tatis Jr. Mike Yastrzemski Yu Darvish 7 Trevor Story Manny Machado Yu Darvish Ronald Acuña Jr. Max Fried Trevor Story Mike Yastrzemski 8 Trea Turner Mike Yastrzemski Mike Yastrzemski Trent Grisham Mike Yastrzemski Juan Soto Juan Soto 9 Dominic Smith Trea Turner Marcell Ozuna Kyle Freeland Dinelson Lamet Marcell Ozuna Marcell Ozuna 10 Trevor Bauer Brandon Woodruff Juan Soto Zack Wheeler Manny Machado Ronald Acuña Jr. Ronald Acuña Jr.
AL Cy Young
1. Shane Bieber, Indians : 3.3 bWAR, 3.2 fWAR, 77.1 IP, 1.63 ERA, 2.07 FIP, 0.87 WHIP, 14.2 K/9
2. Kenta Maeda, Twins : 1.6 bWAR, 2.1 fWAR, 66.2 IP, 2.70 ERA, 3.00 FIP, 0.75 WHIP, 10.8 K/9
3. Hyun-jin Ryu, Blue Jays : 3.0 bWAR, 1.9 fWAR, 67.0 IP, 2.69 ERA, 3.01 FIP, 1.15 WHIP, 9.7 K/9
4. Zack Greinke, Astros : 1.2 bWAR, 2.1 fWAR, 67.0 IP, 4.03 ERA, 2.80 FIP, 1.13 WHIP, 9.0 K/9
5. Dylan Bundy, Angels : 1.8 bWAR, 2.0 fWAR, 65.2 IP, 3.29 ERA, 2.95 FIP, 1.04 WHIP, 9.9 K/9
6. Gerrit Cole, Yankees : 2.2 bWAR, 1.4 fWAR, 73.0 IP, 2.84 ERA, 3.89 FIP, 0.96 WHIP, 11.6 K/9
T-7. Dallas Keuchel, White Sox : 2.1 bWAR, 1.8 fWAR, 63.1 IP, 1.99 ERA, 3.08 FIP, 1.09 WHIP, 6.0 K/9
T-7. Lucas Giolito, White Sox : 0.8 bWAR, 2.0 fWAR, 72.1 IP, 3.48 ERA, 3.19 FIP, 1.04 WHIP, 12.1 K/9
9. Marco Gonzales, Mariners : 1.5 bWAR, 2.0 fWAR, 69.2 IP, 3.10 ERA, 3.32 FIP, 0.95 WHIP, 8.3 K/9Rank Player, Team Points 1 2 3 4 5 1 Shane Bieber, Indians 49 7 2 Kenta Maeda, Twins 24 4 2 1 3 Hyun-jin Ryu, Blue Jays 20 2 4 4 Zack Greinke, Astros 6 1 1 1 4 Dylan Bundy, Angels 6 2 2 6 Gerrit Cole, Yankees 5 1 3 7 Dallas Keuchel, White Sox 4 2 7 Lucas Giolito, White Sox 4 1 9 Marco Gonzales, Mariners 1 1
Rank Jessica DeLine Rahul Setty H. T. Ennis John Henry Weitzel Turks Teeth Chase Kimura Jeff Joiner 1 Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Shane Bieber 2 Kenta Maeda Lucas Giolito Kenta Maeda Hyun-Jin Ryu Hyun-Jin Ryu Kenta Maeda Kenta Maeda 3 Hyun-Jin Ryu Kenta Maeda Hyun-Jin Ryu Zack Greinke Kenta Maeda Hyun-Jin Ryu Hyun-Jin Ryu 4 Dylan Bundy Zack Greinke Gerrit Cole Kenta Maeda Dallas Keuchel Dylan Bundy Dallas Keuchel 5 Gerrit Cole Marco Gonzales Dylan Bundy Dylan Bundy Gerrit Cole Zack Greinke Gerrit Cole
NL Cy Young
1. Trevor Bauer, Reds : 2.7 bWAR, 2.5 fWAR, 73.0 IP, 1.73 ERA, 2.88 FIP, 0.80 WHIP, 12.3 K/9
2. Yu Darvish, Cubs : 2.7 bWAR, 3.0 fWAR, 76.0 IP, 2.01 ERA, 2.23 FIP, 0.96 WHIP, 11.0 K/9
3. Jacob deGrom, Mets : 2.6 bWAR, 2.6 fWAR, 68.0 IP, 2.38 ERA, 2.26 FIP, 0.96 WHIP, 13.8 K/9
4. Dinelson Lamet, Padres : 2.4 bWAR, 2.4 fWAR, 69.0 IP, 2.09 ERA, 2.48 FIP, 0.86 WHIP, 12.1 K/9
5. Zack Wheeler, Phillies : 2.9 bWAR, 2.0 fWAR, 71.0 IP, 2.92 ERA, 3.22 FIP, 1.17 WHIP, 6.7 K/9
6. Devin Williams, Brewers : 1.2 bWAR, 1.4 fWAR, 27.0 IP, 0.33 ERA, 0.86 FIP, 0.63 WHIP, 17.7 K/9
T-7. Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers : 1.7 bWAR, 1.4 fWAR, 58.1 IP, 2.16 ERA, 3.31 FIP, 0.84 WHIP, 9.6 K/9
T-7. Kyle Hendricks, Cubs : 1.9 bWAR, 1.9 fWAR, 81.1 IP, 2.88 ERA, 3.55 FIP, 1.00 WHIP, 7.1 K/9
T-9. Corbin Burnes, Brewers : 2.1 bWAR, 2.4 fWAR, 59.2 IP, 2.11 ERA, 2.03 FIP, 1.02 WHIP, 13.3 K/9
T-9. Luis Castillo, Reds : 1.0 bWAR, 2.4 fWAR, 70.0 IP, 3.21 ERA, 2.65 FIP, 1.23 WHIP, 11.4 K/9Rank Player, Team Points 1 2 3 4 5 1 Trevor Bauer, Reds 38 4 1 2 2 Yu Darvish, Cubs 35 3 2 2 3 Jacob deGrom, Mets 22 4 1 1 1 4 Dinelson Lamet, Padres 11 1 3 2 5 Zack Wheeler, Mets 4 2 6 Devin Williams, Brewers 3 1 7 Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers 2 2 7 Kyle Hendricks, Cubs 2 1 9 Corbin Burnes, Brewers 1 1 9 Luis Castillo, Reds 1 1
Rank Jessica DeLine Rahul Setty H. T. Ennis John Henry Weitzel Turks Teeth Chase Kimura Jeff Joiner 1 Trevor Bauer Yu Darvish Trevor Bauer Yu Darvish Trevor Bauer Yu Darvish Trevor Bauer 2 Jacob deGrom Trevor Bauer Jacob deGrom Jacob deGrom Yu Darvish Jacob deGrom Yu Darvish 3 Yu Darvish Devin Williams Yu Darvish Trevor Bauer Dinelson Lamet Trevor Bauer Jacob deGrom 4 Dinelson Lamet Dinelson Lamet Kyle Hendricks Zack Wheeler Jacob deGrom Dinelson Lamet Zack Wheeler 5 Clayton Kershaw Jacob deGrom Dinelson Lamet Clayton Kershaw Corbin Burnes Luis Castillo Dinelson Lamet
AL Rookie of the Year
1. Kyle Lewis, Mariners : 1.4 bWAR, 1.7 fWAR, 242 PA, .262/.364/.437/.801, 11 HR, 28 RBI
2. Willi Castro, Tigers : 0.4 bWAR, 1.3 fWAR, 140 PA, .349/.381/.550/.932, 6 HR, 24 RBI
T-3. Cristian Javier, Astros : 1.3 bWAR, 0.5 fWAR, 54.1 IP, 3.48 ERA, 4.94 FIP, 0.99 WHIP, 8.9 K/9
T-3. Justus Sheffield, Mariners : 0.8 bWAR, 1.6 fWAR, 55.1 IP, 3.58 ERA, 3.17 FIP, 1.30 WHIP, 7.8 K/9
T-3. James Karinchak, Indians : 0.6 bWAR, 1.1 fWAR, 27.0 IP, 2.67 ERA, 1.52 FIP, 1.11 WHIP, 17.7 K/9
T-3. Sean Murphy, A’s : 1.0 bWAR, 1.5 fWAR, 140 PA, .233/.364/.457/.821, 7 HR, 14 RBI
T-7. Luis Robert, White Sox : 1.6 bWAR, 1.5 fWAR, 227 PA, .233/.302/.436/.738, 11 HR, 31 RBI
T-7. Ryan Mountcastle, Orioles : 0.5 bWAR, 0.7 fWAR, 140 PA, .333/.386/.492/.878, 5 HR, 23 RBI
9. Jared Walsh, Angels : 0.6 bWAR, 0.9 fWAR, 108 PA, .293/.324/.646/.971, 9 HR, 26 RBIRank Player, Team Points 1 2 3 1 Kyle Lewis, Mariners 35 7 2 Willi Castro, Tigers 11 3 2 3 Cristian Javier, Astros 3 1 3 Justus Sheffield, Mariners 3 1 3 James Karinchak, Indians 3 1 3 Sean Murphy, A’s 3 1 7 Luis Robert, White Sox 2 2 7 Ryan Mountcastle, Orioles 2 2 9 Jared Walsh, Angels 1 1
Rank Jessica DeLine Rahul Setty H. T. Ennis John Henry Weitzel Turks Teeth Chase Kimura Jeff Joiner 1 Kyle Lewis Kyle Lewis Kyle Lewis Kyle Lewis Kyle Lewis Kyle Lewis Kyle Lewis 2 Cristian Javier James Karinchak Willi Castro Justus Sheffield Willi Castro Sean Murphy Willi Castro 3 Ryan Mountcastle Willi Castro Luis Robert Willi Castro Jared Walsh Ryan Mountcastle Luis Robert
NL Rookie of the Year
1. Jake Cronenworth, Padres : 1.4 bWAR, 1.4 fWAR, 192 PA, .285/.354/.477/.831, 4 HR, 20 RBI
T-2. Alec Bohm, Phillies : 0.7 bWAR, 1.2 fWAR, 180 PA, .338/.400/.481/.881, 4 HR, 23 RBI
T-2. Tony Gonsolin, Dodgers : 1.4 bWAR, 1.8 fWAR, 46.2 IP, 2.31 ERA, 2.29 FIP, 0.84 WHIP, 8.9 K/9
4. Devin Williams, Brewers : 1.2 bWAR, 1.4 fWAR, 27.0 IP, 0.33 ERA, 0.86 FIP, 0.63 WHIP, 17.7 K/9
T-5. Dustin May, Dodgers : 1.4 bWAR, 0.4 fWAR, 56.0 IP, 2.57 ERA, 4.62 FIP, 1.09 WHIP, 7.1 K/9
T-5. Ke’Bryan Hayes, Pirates : 1.8 bWAR, 1.7 fWAR, 95 PA, .376/.442/.682/1.124, 5 HR, 11 RBIRank Player, Team Points 1 2 3 1 Jake Cronenworth, Padres 26 5 1 2 Alec Bohm, Phillies 8 2 2 2 Tony Gonsolin, Dodgers 8 2 2 4 Devin Williams, Brewers 6 1 1 5 Dustin May, Dodgers 3 1 5 Ke’Bryan Hayes, Pirates 3 1
Rank Jessica DeLine Rahul Setty H. T. Ennis John Henry Weitzel Turks Teeth Chase Kimura 1 Jake Cronenworth Devin Williams Jake Cronenworth Jake Cronenworth Jake Cronenworth Jake Cronenworth 2 Alec Bohm Ke’Bryan Hayes Dustin May Tony Gonsolin Tony Gonsolin Alec Bohm 3 Tony Gonsolin Jake Cronenworth Alec Bohm Devin Williams Alec Bohm Tony Gonsolin
AL Manager of the Year
1. Kevin Cash, Rays : 40-20, 1st in AL East, #1 seed in AL
2. Bob Melvin, A’s : 36-24, 1st in AL West, #2 seed in AL
T-3. Charlie Montoyo, Blue Jays : 32-28, 3rd in AL East, #8 seed in AL
T-3. Rick Renteria, White Sox : 35-25, 3rd in AL Central, #7 seed in AL
5. Rocco Baldelli, Twins : 36-24, 1st in AL Central, #3 seed in AL
6. Terry Francona, Indians : 35-25, 2nd in AL Central, #4 seed in ALRank Manager, Team Points 1 2 3 1 Kevin Cash, Rays 24 4 1 1 2 Bob Melvin, A’s 11 1 2 3 Charlie Montoyo, Blue Jays 10 2 3 Rick Renteria, White Sox 10 3 1 5 Rocco Baldelli, Twins 5 1 2 6 Terry Francona, Indians 2 2
Rank Jessica DeLine Rahul Setty H. T. Ennis John Henry Weitzel Turks Teeth Chase Kimura Jeff Joiner 1 Charlie Montoyo Kevin Cash Bob Melvin Kevin Cash Kevin Cash Charlie Montoyo Kevin Cash 2 Rick Renteria Bob Melvin Kevin Cash Rick Renteria Bob Melvin Rick Renteria Rocco Baldelli 3 Kevin Cash Rick Renteria Rocco Baldelli Terry Francona Rocco Baldelli Terry Francona (blank)
NL Manager of the Year
1. Jayce Tingler, Padres : 37-23, 2nd in NL West, #4 seed in NL
2. Don Mattingly, Marlins : 31-29, 2nd in NL East, #6 seed in NL
T-3. Dave Roberts, Dodgers : 43-17, 1st in NL West, #1 seed in NL
T-3. Brian Snitker, Braves : 35-25, 1st in NL East, #2 seed in NL
5. David Bell, Reds : 31-29, 3rd in NL Central, #7 seed in NL
6. David Ross, Cubs : 34-26, 1st in NL Central, #3 seed in NLRank Manager, Team Points 1 2 3 1 Jayce Tingler, Padres 17 2 2 1 2 Don Mattingly, Marlins 15 2 1 2 3 Dave Roberts, Dodgers 8 1 1 3 Brian Snitker, Braves 8 2 2 5 David Bell, Reds 5 1 6 David Ross, Cubs 1 1
Rank Jessica DeLine Rahul Setty H. T. Ennis John Henry Weitzel Turks Teeth Chase Kimura 1 Don Mattingly Don Mattingly David Bell Dave Roberts Jayce Tingler Jayce Tingler 2 Jayce Tingler Brian Snitker Dave Roberts Jayce Tingler Brian Snitker Don Mattingly 3 Brian Snitker Jayce Tingler David Ross Don Mattingly Don Mattingly Brian Snitker
Would you have voted differently? Let us know!
Well done, Rahul! Two for two so far.
FYI time, the BBWAA has screwed up a lot with the annual awards, but not anywhere near how bad they have messed up the Hall of Fame. But please look up what the veterans committees have put in the HoF as recent as 2019. A system of 2 writers, 2 broadcasters, 2 veterans, and one each from Fangraph and one from BRef and one Umpire. Some type of form of a little bit from many sources is probably going in the right direction.
Not a critique of your picks but I always wondered. Why aren’t these awards chosen by a collection of peers, scouts, and SABr knowledgeable individuals? Should baseball writers decide who the best manager is? Can they accurately gauge who’s better and why? If I want to know who the best defensive SS is I think I’d value the opinion of say Omar Vizquel and Jay Jaffee over a group of casual viewers and homer journalists. Make each award chosen by a committee who’s members fit specific qualifications. Equally weigh the opinion of ex-awardees, well respected writers and members of the SABr community. Remove anonymity and force voters to be passionately invested in these decisions.
It’s just some content while we wait for the hot stove to get going.
I just re-read my original post and it comes off as critical of you guys/gals as writers. That is not at all how I meant to come across. I was speaking of the BBWAA and their general ineptitude during awards season & HOF voting.
No worries. I didn’t vote in the above awards because I didn’t know where to begin.
Well, the BBWAA was formed a long time ago to help writers. Then they started giving out awards to players each year. Then the HOF decided the BBWAA should be the body the elect players to the HOF. It all started with a group to help writers and grew from there. The big baseball awards have always been doled out by writers because they started it.
[as BBWAA]: So there! Neener neener neener!!!
Thanks Jessica. My question was more rhetorical analysis of what I think is a flawed system.
pronounced Bibbwah. 😎
People in the game are generally so focused on their own team they rarely get the opportunity to watch other teams. They hire advanced scouts specifically for this purpose.
It would be cool to have some sort of veteran’s committee in the BBWAA, though. Guys who both played/managed and have the ability to watch a wide spectrum of games.
It’s not a perfect setup but the way NPB awards the Sawamura award was part of my inspiration for the rant above. Sorry for getting on a soapbox but the antiquated processes for doling out accolades is a change I’d welcome.