Players
Canada has produced some successful players in Major League Baseball. Ferguson Jenkins is currently the only Canadian in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The following table lists other achievements earned by Canadian baseball players.
| Award | Player | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MLB Most Valuable Player Award | Larry Walker | 1997 |
| MLB Most Valuable Player Award | Justin Morneau | 2006 |
| MLB Most Valuable Player Award | Joey Votto | 2010 |
| Cy Young Award | Ferguson Jenkins | 1971 |
| Cy Young Award | Éric Gagné | 2003 |
| MLB Rookie of the Year Award | Jason Bay | 2004 |
| Silver Slugger Award | Justin Morneau | 2006, 2008 |
| Silver Slugger Award | Russell Martin | 2006 |
| Silver Slugger Award | Larry Walker | 1992, 1997, 1999 |
| Silver Slugger Award | Jason Bay | 2009 |
| Gold Glove | Russell Martin | 2007 |
| Gold Glove | Larry Walker | 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002 |
| Rolaids Relief Man Award | John Axford | 2011 |
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