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player name year award notes pos ht wt ba th Born place hilvl mlb years stat years draft info
Shohei Ohtani 2023 -- dh-p 6-4 210 L R 1994-07-05 Oshu,JP MLB 2018-2024 2013-2024
2017-    UDFA-ANA
Aaron Judge 2022 -- cf-rf 6-7 282 R R 1992-04-26 Linden,CA MLB 2016-2023 2011-2023
2013-  1-  32-NYA
Shohei Ohtani 2021 -- dh-p 6-4 210 L R 1994-07-05 Oshu,JP MLB 2018-2024 2013-2024
2017-    UDFA-ANA
Freddie Freeman 2020 -- 1b 6-5 220 L R 1989-09-12 Orange,CA MLB 2010-2024 2007-2024
2007-  2-  78-ATL
Justin Verlander 2019 -- p 6-5 235 R R 1983-02-20 Manakin-Sabot,VA MLB 2005-2023 2002-2023
2004-  1-   2-DET
Mike Trout 2018 0 cf 6-2 235 R R 1991-08-07 Vineland,NJ MLB 2011-2023 2009-2023
2009-  1-  25-ANA
Jose Altuve 2017 0 2b 5-6 166 R R 1990-05-06 Maracay,VZ MLB 2011-2023 2008-2023
2007-    UDFA-HOU
Mike Trout 2016 -- cf 6-2 235 R R 1991-08-07 Vineland,NJ MLB 2011-2023 2009-2023
2009-  1-  25-ANA
Bryce Harper 2015 -- rf 6-3 210 L R 1992-10-16 Las Vegas,NV MLB 2012-2023 2011-2023
2010-  1-   1-WAS
Clayton Kershaw 2014 -- p 6-4 225 L L 1988-03-19 Dallas,TX MLB 2008-2023 2006-2023
2006-  1-   7-LAN
Mike Trout 2013 -- cf 6-2 235 R R 1991-08-07 Vineland,NJ MLB 2011-2023 2009-2023
2009-  1-  25-ANA
Mike Trout 2012 -- cf 6-2 235 R R 1991-08-07 Vineland,NJ MLB 2011-2023 2009-2023
2009-  1-  25-ANA
Matt Kemp 2011 -- cf 6-4 225 R R 1984-09-23 Midwest City,OK MLB 2006-2020 2003-2020
2003-  6- 181-LAN
Roy Halladay 2010 -- p 6-6 225 R R 1977-05-14 Denver,CO MLB 1998-2013 1995-2013
1995-  1-  17-TOR
Joe Mauer 2009 -- c 6-5 225 L R 1983-04-19 St. Paul,MN MLB 2004-2018 2001-2018
2001-  1-   1-MIN
CC Sabathia 2008 -- p 6-6 300 L L 1980-07-21 Vallejo,CA MLB 2001-2019 1998-2019
1998-  1-  20-CLE
Alex Rodriguez 2007 -- 3b 6-3 230 R R 1975-07-27 New York,NY MLB 1994-2016 1994-2016
1993-  1-   1-SEA
Johan Santana 2006 -- p 6-0 210 L L 1979-03-13 Tovar,VZ MLB 2000-2012 1997-2012
1995-    UDFA-HOU
Albert Pujols 2005 -- 1b 6-3 230 R R 1980-01-16 Santo Domingo,DR MLB 2001-2022 2000-2022
1999- 13- 402-SLN
Barry Bonds 2004 -- lf 6-2 240 L L 1964-07-24 Riverside,CA MLB 1986-2007 1983-2007
1985-  1-   6-PIT
Barry Bonds 2003 -- lf 6-2 240 L L 1964-07-24 Riverside,CA MLB 1986-2007 1983-2007
1985-  1-   6-PIT
Alex Rodriguez 2002 -- 3b 6-3 230 R R 1975-07-27 New York,NY MLB 1994-2016 1994-2016
1993-  1-   1-SEA
Barry Bonds 2001 -- lf 6-2 240 L L 1964-07-24 Riverside,CA MLB 1986-2007 1983-2007
1985-  1-   6-PIT
Alex Rodriguez 2000 -- 3b 6-3 230 R R 1975-07-27 New York,NY MLB 1994-2016 1994-2016
1993-  1-   1-SEA
Pedro Martinez 1999 -- p 5-11 195 R R 1971-10-25 Manoguayabo,DR MLB 1992-2009 1990-2009
1988-    UDFA-LAN
Mark McGwire 1998 -- 1b 6-5 250 R R 1963-10-01 Pomona,CA MLB 1986-2001 1982-2021
1984-  1-  10-OAK
J.D. Drew 1997 -- rf 6-1 200 L R 1975-11-20 Valdosta,GA MLB 1998-2011 1995-2011
1998-  1-   5-SLN
Kris Benson 1996 -- p 6-4 205 R R 1974-11-07 Superior,WI MLB 1999-2010 1994-2010
1996-  1-   1-PIT
Todd Helton 1995 -- 1b 6-2 206 L L 1973-08-20 Knoxville,TN MLB 1997-2013 1993-2013
1995-  1-   8-COL
Jason Varitek 1994 -- c 6-2 220 R R 1972-04-11 Rochester,MI MLB 1997-2011 1991-2011
1994-  1-  14-SEA
Brooks Kieschnick 1993 -- p-lf 6-4 250 L R 1972-06-06 Robstown,TX MLB 1996-2004 1991-2005
1993-  1-  10-CHN
Phil Nevin 1992 -- 3b-1b 6-2 231 R R 1971-01-19 Fullerton,CA MLB 1995-2006 1990-2006
1992-  1-   1-HOU
Dave McCarty 1991 -- 1b-lf 6-5 210 R L 1969-11-23 Houston,TX MLB 1993-2005 1989-2005
1991-  1-   3-MIN
Mike Kelly 1990 -- lf-rf 6-4 195 R R 1970-06-02 Los Angeles,CA MLB 1994-1999 1990-2004
1991-  1-   2-ATL
Ben McDonald 1989 -- p 6-7 213 R R 1967-11-24 Baton Rouge,LA MLB 1989-1997 1987-1997
1989-  1-   1-BAL
John Olerud 1988 -- 1b 6-5 225 L L 1968-08-05 Seattle,WA MLB 1989-2005 1987-2005
1989-  3-  79-TOR
Robin Ventura 1987 -- 3b 6-1 200 L R 1967-07-14 Santa Maria,CA MLB 1989-2004 1986-2004
1988-  1-  10-CHA
Casey Close 1986 -- of 6-1 185 R R 1963-10-21 Columbus,OH AAA -- 1983-1990
1986-  7- 184-NYA
Pete Incaviglia 1985 -- lf 6-1 230 R R 1964-04-02 Pebble Beach,CA MLB 1986-1998 1983-2002
1985-  1-   8-MON
Oddibe McDowell 1984 -- cf-of 5-9 160 L L 1962-08-25 Hollywood,FL MLB 1985-1994 1983-1995
1984-  1-  12-TEX
Dave Magadan 1983 -- 3b-1b 6-4 215 L R 1962-09-30 Tampa,FL MLB 1986-2001 1981-2001
1983-  2-  32-NYN
Jeff Ledbetter 1982 -- 1b 6-3 200 L L 1959-12-25 Largo,FL AA -- 1980-1986
1982-  1-  26-BOS
Mike Sodders 1981 -- 3b 6-3 190 R R 1958-12-26 Compton,CA AAA -- 1981-1984
1981-  1-  11-MIN
43 record(s)