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American Association (1902–1997) Rookie of the Year Award

The American Association Rookie of the Year Award was an annual award given to the best rookie player in Minor League Baseball's American Association based on their regular-season performance. Though the league was established in 1902,[1] the award was not created until 1946.[2] It continued to be issued through the 1962 season, after which the league disbanded.[1][2] In 1969, both the league and the award were revived, and the honor continued to be given until the league disbanded for a second time after the 1997 season.[1][2]

American Association
Rookie of the Year Award
SportBaseball
LeagueAmerican Association
Awarded forBest regular-season rookie in the American Association
CountryUnited States
Presented byAmerican Association
History
First awardJerry Witte (1946)
Final awardMagglio Ordóñez (1997)

Eighteen outfielders won the Rookie of the Year Award, the most of any position. First basemen, second basemen, and shortstops, with six winners each, won the most among infielders, followed by third basemen (4). Four catchers and two pitchers won the award.

Eight players who won the Rookie of the Year Award also won the American Association Most Valuable Player Award in the same season: Jerry Witte (1946), Herb Score (1954), Jack Smith (1962), Barry Larkin (1986), Lance Johnson (1987), Juan González (1990), Eric Owens (1995), and Magglio Ordóñez (1997).[2]

Seven players from the Denver Zephyrs and Indianapolis Indians were each selected for the Rookie of the Year Award, more than any other teams in the league, followed by the Milwaukee Brewers, Omaha Royals, Tulsa Oilers, and Wichita Aeros (3); the Iowa Cubs, Kansas City Blues, Louisville Redbirds, Nashville Sounds, Oklahoma City 89ers, Springfield Redbirds, and St. Paul Saints (2); and the Buffalo Bisons, Louisville Colonels, Minneapolis Millers, Omaha Cardinals, Omaha Dodgers, and Toledo Mud Hens (1).

Eight players from the St. Louis Cardinals Major League Baseball (MLB) organization won the award, more than any other, followed by the Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds organizations (5); the Milwaukee Braves organization (4); the Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, and New York Yankees organizations (3); the Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs, and Texas Rangers organizations (2); and the Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, and Pittsburgh Pirates organizations (1).

Winners

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Alvin Dark, the 1947 Rookie of the Year, won the 1948 MLB Rookie of the Year Award.[3]
 
Carl Yastrzemski, who won in 1960, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989.[4]
 
Carl Yastrzemski, the 1969 winner, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020.[5]
 
Barry Larkin, who won in 1986, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012.[6]
Key
Position Indicates the player's primary position
Winners
Year Winner Team Organization Position Ref.
1946 Jerry Witte Toledo Mud Hens St. Louis Browns First baseman [7]
1947 Alvin Dark Milwaukee Brewers Boston Braves Shortstop [8]
1948 Al Rosen Kansas City Blues New York Yankees Third baseman [9]
1949 Roy Hartsfield Milwaukee Brewers Boston Braves Second baseman [10]
1950 Lou Limmer St. Paul Saints Brooklyn Dodgers First baseman [11]
1951 George Crowe Milwaukee Brewers Boston Braves [12]
1952 Bill Skowron Kansas City Blues New York Yankees Outfielder [13]
1953 Don Zimmer St. Paul Saints Brooklyn Dodgers Shortstop [14]
1954 Herb Score Indianapolis Indians Cleveland Indians Pitcher [15]
1955 Don Blasingame Omaha Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals Second baseman [16]
1956 Tony Kubek Denver Bears New York Yankees Shortstop [17]
1957 Ray Shearer Wichita Braves Milwaukee Braves Outfielder [18]
1958 Willie Tasby Louisville Colonels Baltimore Orioles [19]
1959 Cam Carreon Indianapolis Indians Chicago White Sox Catcher [20]
1960 Carl Yastrzemski Minneapolis Millers Boston Red Sox Outfielder [21]
1961 Chico Ruiz Indianapolis Indians Cincinnati Reds Shortstop [22]
1962 Jack Smith Omaha Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher [23]
1969 Ted Simmons Tulsa Oilers St. Louis Cardinals Catcher [24]
1970 Chris Chambliss Wichita Aeros Cleveland Indians Outfielder [25]
1971 Buddy Bell Third baseman [26]
1972 Jim Wohlford Omaha Royals Kansas City Royals Second baseman [27]
1973 Ken Griffey Sr. Indianapolis Indians Cincinnati Reds Outfielder [28]
1974 Marc Hill Tulsa Oilers St. Louis Cardinals Catcher [29]
1975 Manny Estrada Denver Bears Chicago White Sox Second baseman [30]
1976 Garry Templeton Tulsa Oilers St. Louis Cardinals Shortstop [31]
1977 Clint Hurdle Omaha Royals Kansas City Royals Outfielder [32]
1978 Jim Lentine Springfield Redbirds St. Louis Cardinals [33]
1979 Leon Durham [34]
1980 Tim Raines Denver Bears Montreal Expos Second baseman [35]
1981 Terry Francona Outfielder [36]
1982 Mel Hall Iowa Cubs Chicago Cubs [37]
1983 Joe Carter [38]
1984 Daryl Boston Denver Zephyrs Chicago White Sox [39]
1985 Andrés Galarraga Indianapolis Indians Montreal Expos First baseman [40]
1986 Barry Larkin Denver Zephyrs Cincinnati Reds Shortstop [41]
1987 Lance Johnson Louisville Redbirds St. Louis Cardinals Outfielder [42]
1988 LaVel Freeman Denver Zephyrs Milwaukee Brewers [43]
1989 Todd Zeile Louisville Redbirds St. Louis Cardinals Catcher [44]
1990 Juan González Oklahoma City 89ers Texas Rangers Outfielder [45]
1991 Rob Maurer First baseman [46]
1992 Kevin Young Buffalo Bisons Pittsburgh Pirates Third baseman [47]
1993 Willie Greene Indianapolis Indians Cincinnati Reds [48]
1994 Joe Vitiello Omaha Royals Kansas City Royals First baseman [49]
1995 Eric Owens Indianapolis Indians Cincinnati Reds Second baseman [50]
1996 Jeff Abbott Nashville Sounds Chicago White Sox Outfielder [51]
1997 Magglio Ordóñez [52]

Wins by team

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Team Award(s) Year(s)
Denver Zephyrs (Denver Bears) 7 1956, 1975, 1980, 1981, 1984, 1986, 1988
Indianapolis Indians 1954, 1959, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1993, 1995
Milwaukee Brewers 3 1947, 1949, 1951
Omaha Royals 1972, 1977, 1994
Tulsa Oilers 1969, 1974, 1976
Wichita Aeros (Wichita Aeros) 1957, 1970, 1971
Iowa Cubs 2 1982, 1983
Kansas City Blues 1948, 1952
Louisville Redbirds 1987, 1989
Nashville Sounds 1996, 1997
Oklahoma City 89ers 1990, 1991
Springfield Redbirds 1978, 1979
St. Paul Saints 1950, 1953
Buffalo Bisons 1 1992
Louisville Colonels 1958
Minneapolis Millers 1960
Omaha Cardinals 1955
Omaha Dodgers 1962
Toledo Mud Hens 1946

Wins by organization

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Organization Award(s) Year(s)
St. Louis Cardinals 8 1955, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1987, 1989
Chicago White Sox 5 1959, 1975, 1984, 1996, 1997
Cincinnati Reds 1961, 1973, 1986, 1993, 1995
Milwaukee Braves (Boston Braves) 4 1947, 1949, 1951, 1957
Cleveland Indians 3 1954, 1970, 1971
Kansas City Royals 1972, 1977, 1994
Los Angeles Dodgers (Brooklyn Dodgers) 1950, 1953, 1962
Montreal Expos 1980, 1981, 1985
New York Yankees 1948, 1952, 1956
Baltimore Orioles (St. Louis Browns) 2 1946, 1958
Chicago Cubs 1982, 1983
Texas Rangers 1990, 1991
Boston Red Sox 1 1960
Milwaukee Brewers 1988
Pittsburgh Pirates 1992

References

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Specific

  1. ^ a b c "American Association (AAA) Encyclopedia and History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d "American Association Special Award Winners". Triple-A Baseball. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  3. ^ "Al Dark Stats". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  4. ^ "Carl Yastrzemski Stats". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  5. ^ "Ted Simmons Stats". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  6. ^ "Barry Larkin Stats". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  7. ^ "Jerry Witte Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  8. ^ "Al Dark Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  9. ^ "Al Rosen Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  10. ^ "Roy Hartsfield Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  11. ^ "Lou Limmer Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  12. ^ "George Crowe Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  13. ^ "Bill Skowron Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  14. ^ "Don Zimmer Minor, Winter & Japanese Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  15. ^ "Herb Score Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  16. ^ "Don Blasingame Minor & Japanese Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  17. ^ "Tony Kubek Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  18. ^ "Ray Shearer Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  19. ^ "Willie Tasby Minor, Winter & Mexican Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  20. ^ "Cam Carreon Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  21. ^ "Carl Yastrzemski Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  22. ^ "Chico Ruiz Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  23. ^ "Jack Smith Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  24. ^ "Ted Simmons Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  25. ^ "Chris Chambliss Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  26. ^ "Buddy Bell Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  27. ^ "Jim Wohlford Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  28. ^ "Ken Griffey Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  29. ^ "Marc Hill Minor & Independent Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  30. ^ "Manny Estrada Minor & Mexican Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  31. ^ "Garry Templeton Minor & Independent Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  32. ^ "Clint Hurdle Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  33. ^ "Jim Lentine Minor & Mexican Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  34. ^ "Leon Durham Minor, Mexican & Independent Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  35. ^ "Tim Raines Minor & Independent Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  36. ^ "Terry Francona Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  37. ^ "Mel Hall Minor, Japanese & Independent Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  38. ^ "Joe Carter Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  39. ^ "Daryl Boston Minor & Independent Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  40. ^ "Andres Galarraga Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  41. ^ "Barry Larkin Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  42. ^ "Lance Johnson Minor & Independent Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  43. ^ "LaVel Freeman Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  44. ^ "Todd Zeile Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  45. ^ "Juan Gonzalez Minor, Winter & Independent Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  46. ^ "Rob Maurer Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  47. ^ "Kevin Young Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  48. ^ "Willie Greene Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  49. ^ "Joe Vitiello Minor, Japanese & Winter Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  50. ^ "Eric Owens Minor & Mexican Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  51. ^ "Jeff Abbott Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  52. ^ "Magglio Ordonez Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2022.

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