As the Winter Meetings approach, MLB is taking time to recognize the best players from the 2024 season. Awards, voted on by the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA), are being handed out, and several familiar faces are in the running. Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are both vying for another MVP trophy, while pitchers like Chris Sale and Zack Wheeler are hoping to finally secure a Cy Young after years of contention.
Here’s a breakdown of the award schedule and winners:
Award Schedule
The major awards for the 2024 MLB season will be announced during the following dates:
AL and NL Rookie of the Year: Monday, Nov. 18, 6 p.m. ET, MLB Network
AL and NL Manager of the Year: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m. ET, MLB Network
AL and NL Cy Young: Wednesday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m. ET, MLB Network
AL and NL MVP: Thursday, Nov. 21, 6 p.m. ET, MLB Network
In addition to the BBWAA awards,
2024 Award Winners
Player of the Year: Shohei Ohtani – The Los Angeles Dodgers star once again showed his extraordinary talents, making an impact both on the mound and at the plate.
2024 Rookie of the Year Winners
National League: Paul Skenes (Pirates)
Skenes impressed in his rookie season with a 1.96 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP across 23 starts. The 2023 No. 1 overall pick struck out 170 batters and allowed just 10 home runs, earning him a spot as a Cy Young finalist in his first season.
American League: Luis Gil (Yankees)
Gil stepped up when the Yankees' ace, Gerrit Cole, was sidelined for the first 10 weeks. Over 29 starts, Gil posted a 3.50 ERA, 171 strikeouts, and a solid 6.2 hits per nine innings, showing great promise despite some control struggles.
Manager of the Year Winners
National League: Pat Murphy (Brewers)
Murphy’s first year as a fulltime manager saw the Brewers claim the NL Central title. Despite losing key players like Corbin Burnes and Brandon Woodruff to injury, and trading away Christian Yelich, Murphy led the team to a 9369 record, exceeding expectations.
American League: Stephen Vogt (Guardians)
Vogt, a firstyear manager, guided the Guardians to an AL Central title and ALCS appearance in 2024. With a strong starting rotation and a scorchinghot first half, Vogt showed he was ready for the challenge after a brief playing career.
2024 Cy Young Award Winners
National League: Chris Sale (Braves)
After several injuryplagued seasons in Boston, Sale found new life in Atlanta. He went 183 with a 2.38 ERA, leading all qualified pitchers in FIP and strikeouts. Sale’s performance earned him his second Cy Young finalist nomination.
American League: Tarik Skubal (Tigers)
Skubal put together an outstanding 2024 campaign with an 184 record and 2.39 ERA, leading the AL with a 2.50 FIP. The 27yearold played a crucial role in the Tigers’ surprising postseason run, finishing with 228 strikeouts over 31 starts.
2024 MVP Award Winners
National League: Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers)
Ohtani had an extraordinary season, hitting .310 with 54 home runs, 130 RBI, and a careerhigh 190 OPS+. He also made history with the firstever 50/50 season, stealing 59 bases while winning his first World Series title. Ohtani is now vying for his third MVP award and his first in the NL.
American League: Aaron Judge (Yankees)
Judge dominated the 2024 season with a .322 batting average, 58 home runs, and 144 RBI, leading MLB in all three categories. His 1.159 OPS and careerhigh 10.8 bWAR helped make him the frontrunner for MVP. A win would give Judge his second MVP award.
As the MLB postseason awards are announced, it’s clear that the 2024 season showcased some of the most exceptional talents in recent memory. With players like Ohtani, Judge, and Sale continuing to push the boundaries of excellence, the future of baseball is looking brighter than ever. Whether it's through rookie standouts like Skenes and Gil or managers like Vogt and Murphy defying expectations, the 2024 MLB season was one for the history books.
