2009 in Baseball - Awards and Honors

Awards and Honors

  • Baseball Hall of Fame honors
    • Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice were elected by the Baseball Writers' Association of America
      it was Henderson's first year of eligibility and Rice's last on the BBWAA ballot
      Joe Gordon was inducted following his election by the Veterans Committee
    • Nick Peters will receive the J. G. Taylor Spink Award
    • Tony Kubek will receive the Ford C. Frick Award.
  • MVP Awards
    • American League – Joe Mauer (MIN)
    • National League – Albert Pujols (STL)
  • Cy Young Awards
    • American League – Zack Greinke (KCR)
    • National League – Tim Lincecum (SFG)
  • Rookie of the Year Awards
    • American League – Andrew Bailey (OAK)
    • National League – Chris Coghlan (FLA)
  • Manager of the Year Awards
    • American League – Mike Scioscia (LAA)
    • National League – Jim Tracy (COL)
  • Silver Slugger Awards
American League National League
Player Team Position Player Team
Adam Lind Toronto Blue Jays DH / Pitcher Carlos Zambrano Chicago Cubs
Joe Mauer Minnesota Twins Catcher Brian McCann Atlanta Braves
Mark Teixeira New York Yankees 1st baseman Albert Pujols St. Louis Cardinals
Aaron Hill Toronto Blue Jays 2nd baseman Chase Utley Philadelphia Phillies
Evan Longoria Tampa Bay Rays 3rd baseman Ryan Zimmerman Washington Nationals
Derek Jeter New York Yankees Shortstop Hanley Ramírez Florida Marlins
Jason Bay Boston Red Sox Left fielder Ryan Braun Milwaukee Brewers
Torii Hunter Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Center fielder Matt Kemp Los Angeles Dodgers
Ichiro Suzuki Seattle Mariners Right fielder Andre Ethier Los Angeles Dodgers
  • Gold Glove Awards
American League National League
Player Team Position Player Team
Mark Buehrle Chicago White Sox Pitcher Adam Wainwright St. Louis Cardinals
Joe Mauer Minnesota Twins Catcher Yadier Molina St. Louis Cardinals
Mark Teixeira New York Yankees 1st baseman Adrian Gonzalez San Diego Padres
Plácido Polanco Detroit Tigers 2nd baseman Orlando Hudson Los Angeles Dodgers
Evan Longoria Tampa Bay Rays 3rd baseman Ryan Zimmerman Washington Nationals
Derek Jeter New York Yankees Shortstop Jimmy Rollins Philadelphia Phillies
Torii Hunter Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Outfielder Michael Bourn Houston Astros
Adam Jones Baltimore Orioles Outfielder Matt Kemp Los Angeles Dodgers
Ichiro Suzuki Seattle Mariners Outfielder Shane Victorino Philadelphia Phillies

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