2010 Award Winners

The season is over, so it's time to see who the voters thought were the best in the league.

MVP

3B Alex Rodriguez (CAR)

It was a tight race between Caracas' A-Rod and Columbus' Chase Utley, but in the end, Rodriguez's eye-popping numbers swayed the voters. His 1.048 SLG and 74 steals were an astonishing combination of power and speed. His 150 runs lead the league, as did his 50 HR, while his 125 RBI were second only to teammate Prince Fielder.


Cy Young

RHP Brandon Webb (COL)

Many thought this race would be tighter (with Roy Oswalt's tremendous season), but Webb ran away with this one, getting every first place vote but one. Webb lead the league with 19 victories and a 2.64 ERA, holding opponents to just 169 hits and 30 walks over nearly 200 innings. His 25 QS in 30 games was among the league's best.


Rookie Hitter of the Year

1B Gaby Sanchez (SPR)

This award was a no-brainer, as there were very few rookies starting this season, and Sanchez lead them in nearly everything: hits, doubles, homeruns, total bases, RBI, runs, walks and sac flies.


Rookie Pitcher of the Year

RHP Jon Link (LAB)

The competition was even thinner here, with mostly relievers and mid-season call ups competing for the award. Chris Narveson was the only starter to log a lot of innings, but his season was average at best. The Dire Wolves' Jon Link, however, excelled in his bullpen role, posting a 1.83 ERA over 39 1/3 innings. Just 2 of his 20 inherited runners scored.


Rolaids [tm] Reliever of the Year

RHP Francisco Rodriguez (SPR)

K-Rod was dominant in the Isotopes pen this season. He posted a 1.98 ERA over 81 2/3 innings, holding opponents to a measly .179 avg and .290 SLG. He allowed just 52 hits over those 81 innings, and just 5 HR.


Other award winners:

Goat of the Year: 1B Albert Pujols (NY)

East Division MVP: 2B Chase Utley (COL)

West Division MVP: SS Jimmy Rollins (OKC)

World Division MVP: CF Jacoby Ellsbury (CAR)