Pro Athlete of The Year
- See also: Associated Press Athlete of the Year, Best Female Athlete ESPY Award, Best Male Athlete ESPY Award, Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year
- 2009 – Mariano Rivera, New York Yankees
- 2010 – Roy Halladay, Philadelphia Phillies
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