Baseball Prospectus Internet Baseball Awards

The annual Greg Spira Memorial Internet Baseball Awards (IBA) are based on fan voting.^[1] They were founded in 1991 by Greg Spira with the Most Valuable Player, Cy Young (now Pitcher of the Year), and Rookie of the Year awards, in each of the two leagues in Major League Baseball.^[2] In 1998, an award for Manager of the Year was added in each league. Spira managed the awards until his death at the end of 2011.^[2] The awards were then named in his memory.^[3]

Winners

Since 1998, eight awards have been given each year. From 1991 to 1997, there were six awards each year.

1991–1999

See footnote^[4]

1991 Most Valuable Player, AL: Cal Ripken, Orioles Most Valuable Player, NL: Barry Bonds, Pirates Cy Young, AL: Roger Clemens, Red Sox Cy Young, NL: Tom Glavine, Braves Rookie of the Year, AL: Chuck Knoblauch, Twins Rookie of the Year, NL: Jeff Bagwell, Astros 1992 Most Valuable Player, AL: Frank Thomas Most Valuable Player, NL: Barry Bonds Cy Young, AL: Roger Clemens Cy Young, NL: Greg Maddux Rookie of the Year, AL: Pat Listach Rookie of the Year, NL: Reggie Sanders 1993 Most Valuable Player, AL: Frank Thomas Most Valuable Player, NL: Barry Bonds Cy Young, AL: Kevin Appier Cy Young, NL: Greg Maddux Rookie of the Year, AL: Tim Salmon Rookie of the Year, NL: Mike Piazza 1995 Most Valuable Player, AL: Albert Belle Most Valuable Player, NL: Greg Maddux Cy Young, AL: Randy Johnson Cy Young, NL: Greg Maddux Rookie of the Year, AL: Garret Anderson Rookie of the Year, NL: Hideo Nomo

1996 Most Valuable Player, AL: Alex Rodriguez Most Valuable Player, NL: Mike Piazza Cy Young, AL: Pat Hentgen Cy Young, NL: Kevin Brown Rookie of the Year, AL: Derek Jeter Rookie of the Year, NL: Édgar Rentería 1997 Most Valuable Player, AL: Ken Griffey Most Valuable Player, NL: Mike Piazza Cy Young, AL: Roger Clemens Cy Young, NL: Pedro Martínez Rookie of the Year, AL: Nomar Garciaparra Rookie of the Year, NL: Scott Rolen 1998 Most Valuable Player, AL: Nomar Garciaparra Most Valuable Player, NL: Mark McGwire Cy Young, AL: Roger Clemens Cy Young, NL: Greg Maddux Rookie of the Year, AL: Ben Grieve Rookie of the Year, NL: Kerry Wood Manager of the Year, AL: Joe Torre Manager of the Year, NL: Larry Dierker 1999 Most Valuable Player, AL: Pedro Martínez Most Valuable Player, NL: Chipper Jones Cy Young, AL: Pedro Martínez Cy Young, NL: Randy Johnson Rookie of the Year, AL: Carlos Beltrán Rookie of the Year, NL: Scott Williamson Manager of the Year, AL: Jimmy Williams Manager of the Year, NL: Bobby Cox

Team of the Decade (1990–1999)

MVP[5] Barry Bonds, Pirates–Giants Infield[6] Catcher: Mike Piazza, Dodgers–Marlins–Mets First Base: Mark McGwire, Athletics–Cardinals Second Base: Roberto Alomar, Padres–Blue Jays–Orioles–Indians Shortstop: Barry Larkin, Reds Third Base: Matt Williams, Giants–Indians–Diamondbacks Outfield[7] Left Field: Barry Bonds, Pirates–Giants Center Field: Ken Griffey, Jr., Mariners Right Field: Tony Gwynn, Padres Designated Hitter (AL): Edgar Martínez, Mariners

Rotation (top 5 starting pitchers)[8] Pitcher of the Decade: Greg Maddux, Cubs–Braves Roger Clemens, Red Sox–Blue Jays–Yankees Randy Johnson, Expos–Mariners–Astros–Diamondbacks Tom Glavine, Braves Pedro Martínez, Dodgers–Expos–Red Sox Bullpen (top 6 relief pitchers)[9] Reliever of the Decade: Dennis Eckersley, Athletics–Cardinals–Red Sox Trevor Hoffman, Marlins–Padres John Wetteland, Dodgers–Expos–Yankees–Rangers John Franco, Mets Jeff Montgomery, Royals Randy Myers, Reds–Padres–Cubs–Orioles–Blue Jays

2000–2009

See footnote^[4]

2000 Most Valuable Player, AL: Jason Giambi Most Valuable Player, NL: Barry Bonds Cy Young, AL: Pedro Martínez Cy Young, NL: Randy Johnson Rookie of the Year, AL: Kazuhiro Sasaki Rookie of the Year, NL: Rick Ankiel Manager of the Year, AL: Jerry Manuel Manager of the Year, NL: Dusty Baker 2001 Most Valuable Player, AL: Jason Giambi, Athletics Most Valuable Player, NL: Barry Bonds, Giants Cy Young, AL: Freddy García, Mariners Cy Young, NL: Randy Johnson, Diamondbacks Rookie of the Year, AL: Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners Rookie of the Year, NL: Albert Pujols, Cardinals Manager of the Year, AL: Lou Piniella, Mariners Manager of the Year, NL: Larry Bowa, Phillies 2002 Most Valuable Player, AL: Alex Rodriguez Most Valuable Player, NL: Barry Bonds Cy Young, AL: Pedro Martínez Cy Young, NL: Randy Johnson Rookie of the Year, AL: Eric Hinske Rookie of the Year, NL: Jason Jennings Manager of the Year, AL: Mike Scioscia Manager of the Year, NL: Jim Tracy 2003 Most Valuable Player, AL: Alex Rodriguez, Rangers Most Valuable Player, NL: Barry Bonds, Giants Cy Young, AL: Roy Halladay, Blue Jays Cy Young, NL: Mark Prior, Cubs Rookie of the Year, AL: Ángel Berroa, Royals Rookie of the Year, NL: Brandon Webb, Diamondbacks Manager of the Year, AL: Tony Peña, Royals Manager of the Year, NL: Jack McKeon, Marlins 2004 Most Valuable Player, AL: Vladimir Guerrero Most Valuable Player, NL: Barry Bonds Cy Young, AL: Johan Santana Cy Young, NL: Randy Johnson Rookie of the Year, AL: Bobby Crosby Rookie of the Year, NL: Jason Bay Manager of the Year, AL: Buck Showalter Manager of the Year, NL: Bobby Cox

2005 Most Valuable Player, AL: Alex Rodriguez, Yankees Most Valuable Player, NL: Albert Pujols, Cardinals Cy Young, AL: Johan Santana, Twins Cy Young, NL: Roger Clemens, Astros Rookie of the Year, AL: Huston Street, Athletics Rookie of the Year, NL: Ryan Howard, Phillies Manager of the Year, AL: Ozzie Guillén, White Sox Manager of the Year, NL: Bobby Cox, Braves 2006 Most Valuable Player, AL: Derek Jeter Most Valuable Player, NL: Albert Pujols Cy Young, AL: Johan Santana Cy Young, NL: Brandon Webb Rookie of the Year, AL: Francisco Liriano Rookie of the Year, NL: Hanley Ramírez Manager of the Year, AL: Jim Leyland Manager of the Year, NL: Joe Girardi 2007 See footnote[10] Most Valuable Player, AL: Alex Rodriguez Most Valuable Player, NL: Matt Holliday Cy Young, AL: C.C. Sabathia Cy Young, NL: Jake Peavy Rookie of the Year, AL: Dustin Pedroia Rookie of the Year, NL: Ryan Braun Manager of the Year, AL: Eric Wedge Manager of the Year, NL: Clint Hurdle 2008 Most Valuable Player, AL: Dustin Pedroia Most Valuable Player, NL: Albert Pujols Cy Young, AL: Cliff Lee Cy Young, NL: Tim Lincecum Rookie of the Year, AL: Evan Longoria Rookie of the Year, NL: Geovany Soto Manager of the Year, AL: Joe Maddon Manager of the Year, NL: Lou Piniella 2009 See footnotes[11][12][13] Most Valuable Player, AL: Joe Mauer Most Valuable Player, NL: Albert Pujols Cy Young, AL: Zack Greinke Cy Young, NL: Tim Lincecum Rookie of the Year, AL: Rick Porcello Rookie of the Year, NL: Tommy Hanson Manager of the Year, AL: Mike Scioscia Manager of the Year, NL: Jim Tracy

2010–2019

2010 See footnotes[14][15] Most Valuable Player, AL: Josh Hamilton, Rangers Most Valuable Player, NL: Joey Votto, Reds Cy Young, AL: Félix Hernández, Mariners Cy Young, NL: Roy Halladay, Phillies Rookie of the Year, AL: Neftalí Feliz, Rangers Rookie of the Year, NL: Buster Posey, Giants Manager of the Year, AL: Ron Washington, Rangers Manager of the Year, NL: Bud Black, Padres 2011 See footnotes[16][17] Most Valuable Player, AL: José Bautista, Blue Jays Most Valuable Player, NL:: Matt Kemp, Dodgers Cy Young, AL: Justin Verlander, Tigers Cy Young, NL: Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers Rookie of the Year, AL: Michael Pineda, Mariners Rookie of the Year, NL: Craig Kimbrel, Braves Manager of the Year, AL: Joe Maddon, Rays Manager of the Year, NL: Kirk Gibson, Diamondbacks

2012 See footnotes[18][19] Most Valuable Player, AL: Mike Trout, Angels Most Valuable Player, NL:: Buster Posey, Giants Cy Young, AL: Justin Verlander, Tigers Cy Young, NL: R.A. Dickey, Mets Rookie of the Year, AL: Mike Trout, Angels Rookie of the Year, NL: Bryce Harper, Nationals Manager of the Year, AL: Buck Showalter, Orioles Manager of the Year, NL: Davey Johnson, Nationals 2013 Most Valuable Player, AL: Mike Trout, Angels Most Valuable Player, NL: Andrew McCutchen, Pirates Cy Young, AL: Max Scherzer, Tigers Cy Young, NL: Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers Rookie of the Year, AL: Wil Myers, Rays Rookie of the Year, NL: Jose Fernández, Marlins Manager of the Year, AL: John Farrell, Red Sox Manager of the Year, NL: Clint Hurdle, Pirates

See also

• Baseball awards#U.S. major leagues: Awards by organizations other than MLB
• List of MLB awards
• Esurance MLB Awards (including Major Leaguer, Hitter, Pitcher, Defensive Player, Rookie, Manager)
• Triple Crown (baseball)
• MLB All-Century Team (1999)
• MLB All-Time Team (1997; Baseball Writers' Association of America)

Footnotes

1. Paine, Neil (October 11, 2010). Baseball Reference Blog: Bloops: Vote in the Internet Baseball Awards. Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2011-10-15.
2. Drellich, Evan (January 9, 2012). Influential researcher Spira dies at age 44. MLB.com. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
3. See: The Greg Spira Memorial Internet Baseball Awards. Baseball Prospectus. Retrieved 2016-11-08.
4. Internet Baseball Awards: History (1991–2009). Baseball Prospectus. Prospectus Entertainment Ventures, LLC. Retrieved 2011-06-04.
5. Pease, Dave; Spira, Greg (September 28, 2000). "Team Of The Decade: The Decade's MVP". Baseball Prospectus. Prospectus Entertainment Ventures, LLC. Retrieved 2011-06-04.
6. Pease, Dave; Spira, Greg (March 8, 2000). "Team of the Decade Infield: Your choices for the infielders of the 1990s". Baseball Prospectus. Prospectus Entertainment Ventures, LLC. Retrieved 2011-06-04.
7. Pease, Dave; Spira, Greg (April 6, 2000). "Team of the Decade Outfield: Your choices for the outfielders of the 1990s". Baseball Prospectus. Prospectus Entertainment Ventures, LLC. Retrieved 2011-06-04.
8. Pease, Dave; Spira, Greg (October 2, 2000). "Team Of The Decade: The Rotation". Baseball Prospectus. Prospectus Entertainment Ventures, LLC. Retrieved 2011-06-04.
9. Pease, Dave; Spira, Greg (November 13, 2000). "Team of The Decade: The Bullpen". Baseball Prospectus. Prospectus Entertainment Ventures, LLC. Retrieved 2011-06-04.
10. "2007 Internet Baseball Awards". The Straight Dope. Creative Loafing Media, Inc. November 4, 2007. Retrieved 2011-06-29.
11. Spira, Greg (November 11, 2009). "The 2009 Internet Baseball Awards: AL Results and Wrap-Up". Baseball Prospectus. Prospectus Entertainment Ventures, LLC. Archived from the original on 21 May 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-04.
12. Spira, Greg (November 10, 2009). "The 2009 Internet Baseball Awards: NL Results and Wrap-Up". Baseball Prospectus. Prospectus Entertainment Ventures, LLC. Retrieved 2011-06-04.
13. Internet Baseball Awards Results, as of Nov. 9, 2009 (Complete Vote Counts, AL & NL). Baseball Prospectus. Prospectus Entertainment Ventures, LLC. Retrieved 2011-06-04.
14. Spira, Greg (November 10, 2010). "Internet Baseball Awards: American League". Baseball Prospectus. Prospectus Entertainment Ventures, LLC. Retrieved 2011-06-04.
15. Spira, Greg (November 9, 2010). "Internet Baseball Awards: National League". Baseball Prospectus. Prospectus Entertainment Ventures, LLC. Retrieved 2011-06-04.
16. Spira, Greg (November 18, 2011). "Internet Baseball Awards: American League". Baseball Prospectus. Prospectus Entertainment Ventures, LLC. Retrieved 2011-11-21.
17. Spira, Greg (November 21, 2011). "Internet Baseball Awards: National League". Baseball Prospectus. Prospectus Entertainment Ventures, LLC. Retrieved 2011-11-21.
18. Pease, Dave (November 9, 2012). "Internet Baseball Awards: American League". Baseball Prospectus. Prospectus Entertainment Ventures, LLC. Retrieved 2013-07-06.
19. Pease, Dave (November 14, 2012). "Internet Baseball Awards: National League". Baseball Prospectus. Prospectus Entertainment Ventures, LLC. Retrieved 2013-07-06.

External links

• Internet Baseball Awards