Baseball Writers' Association of America - Awards Voting

Awards Voting

The BBWAA's most public function is to vote annually for new inductees to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

In addition, the BBWAA is responsible for voting on several annual awards in each major league, including:

  • Kenesaw Mountain Landis Most Valuable Player Award
  • Cy Young Award
  • Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award
  • Manager of the Year Award

In or about 2000, the BBWAA took over the voting responsibility for the Edgar Martínez Award, given each year to the outstanding designated hitter in the American League.

From 1953 to 1962, the BBWAA presented a "Sophomore of the Year Award" in each league.

In 1997, a 36-member BBWAA panel selected the Major League Baseball All-Time Team.

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