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The Award Goes To: Trivia Quiz
Major League Baseball offers a number of awards each year to various outstanding people for varied accomplishments. Can you label the individual on the correct award and year?
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by stephgm67.
Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Label the name of the person on the correct award and year. Note: The pictured trophy itself is NOT an exact duplicate of the actual physical award.
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Barry BondsPrince FielderWillie StargellMike PiazzaBrooks RobinsonManny RamirezGreg HollandTony La RussaDerek JeterSandy Koufax* Drag / drop or click on the choices above to move them to the answer list. View Image Attributions for This Quiz
The Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player (MVP) award is given each year to the single most outstanding player in each of the two leagues (American League and the National League).
Barry Bonds was a legendary former outfielder often considered one of the greatest and most powerful hitters in baseball history. Playing for the San Francisco Giants, he earned the 2001 National League MVP award after putting together a historic season highlighted by setting the Major League single-season record with 73 home runs.
2. Sandy Koufax
The Cy Young Award is given every year to the best pitcher in each league (American League and National League).
Sandy Koufax was a left-handed starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, famous for his incredible curveball, high strikeout numbers, and absolute dominance during the 1960s. He won the Cy Young Award in 1963 after delivering one of the greatest pitching seasons in history. Koufax led the major leagues with 25 wins, a 1.88 ERA, 306 strikeouts, and 11 complete-game shutouts-winning the "Pitching Triple Crown" and carrying the Dodgers all the way to a World Series championship.
3. Derek Jeter
The Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award is presented annually to the top overall first-year player in each league (American League and National League).
Derek Jeter was the Hall of Fame shortstop and longtime team captain for the New York Yankees. He won the 1996 American League Rookie of the Year Award after a unanimous vote, posting a .314 batting average with 183 hits, 104 runs scored, and 78 RBIs. He anchored the Yankees at shortstop all season and helped lead the team to a World Series championship, cementing his status as one of baseball's rising stars.
4. Tony La Russa
The Manager of the Year Award is given annually to the top manager in each league (American League and National League). It is voted on by baseball writers at the end of the regular season.
Tony La Russa was a Hall of Fame manager who ranked among the wins leaders in Major League Baseball history. He won the 1983 American League Manager of the Year Award (the very first year the award was created) while managing the Chicago White Sox. La Russa led the White Sox to a 99-63 record, capturing the AL West title by a 20-game margin and bringing the franchise its first postseason appearance in 24 years.
5. Brooks Robinson
The Gold Glove Award is presented annually to the top defensive player at each position in each league (American League and National League). It is voted on by Major League managers and coaches.
Brooks Robinson was a Hall of Fame third baseman who played his entire 23-year career for the Baltimore Orioles. Nicknamed "The Human Vacuum Cleaner" for his unbelievable fielding skills, he won the 1960 American League Gold Glove Award at third base. This was his first of 16 consecutive Gold Gloves (1960-1975). That landmark 1960 season kicked off one of the most dominant defensive runs in professional sports history and established him as the standard for defensive excellence at the hot corner.
6. Mike Piazza
The Silver Slugger Award is given annually to the top offensive player at each position in each league (American League and National League). It is voted on by Major League managers and coaches.
Mike Piazza was a Hall of Fame catcher often considered one of the greatest hitting catchers in baseball history. Playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, he won the 1993 National League Silver Slugger Award at catcher during a breakout campaign where he batted .318 with 35 home runs and 112 RBIs. That remarkable 1993 performance earned him the Silver Slugger alongside a unanimous selection for NL Rookie of the Year.
7. Greg Holland
The Reliever of the Year Award is given annually to the top relief pitcher in each league (American League and National League). It replaced the old "Rolaids Relief Man Award" starting in 2014.
Greg Holland was a dominant closer for the Kansas City Royals. He won the inaugural 2014 American League Reliever of the Year Award (specifically named the Mariano Rivera AL Reliever of the Year Award) after leading one of the most famous bullpens in modern baseball history. Holland recorded 46 saves with an amazing 1.44 ERA and 90 strikeouts over 62.1 innings, powering the Royals to their first American League pennant and World Series appearance in 29 years.
8. Manny Ramirez
The Hank Aaron Award is given annually to the top offensive performer in each league (American League and National League). It is selected by a panel of Hall of Fame players and fan voting. It was created in 1999 to mark the 25th anniversary of Hank Aaron breaking Babe Ruth's career home run record.
Manny Ramirez was a powerhouse outfielder and designated hitter for the Cleveland Indians. He won the inaugural 1999 American League Hank Aaron Award after delivering a monster season at the plate, batting .333 with 44 home runs and an incredible 165 RBIs-the highest single-season RBI total in Major League Baseball since 1938.
9. Willie Stargell
The Roberto Clemente Award is given annually to the Major League Baseball player who best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement, and the individual's contribution to his team. Originally created in 1971 as the "Commissioner's Award", it was renamed in 1973 to honor Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente following his death while delivering humanitarian aid.
Willie Stargell was a Hall of Fame slugger for the Pittsburgh Pirates, famous for his home runs and leadership (affectionately nicknamed "Pops"). He won the 1974 Roberto Clemente Award for his exceptional character and dedication to community service, most notably his work founding the Black Athletes Foundation to raise awareness and funds for sickle cell anemia research.
10. Prince Fielder
The Comeback Player of the Year Award is given annually to a player in each league (American League and National League) who re-emerges on the field and overcomes adversity, injury, or severe slumps to perform at an elite level.
Prince Fielder was a six-time All-Star slugger known for his raw power and durability. Playing for the Texas Rangers, he won the 2015 American League Comeback Player of the Year Award after returning from season-ending neck fusion surgery that limited him to just 42 games in 2014. He played 158 games in 2015, batting .305 with 23 home runs, 98 RBIs, and 187 hits, earning an All-Star selection and leading the Rangers to the AL West division title.
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