Complete List of MLB AL & NL Rookie of the Year Award Winners | History Since 1949.

In 1940 the prestigious Rookie of the Year Award was established by the Chicago chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA). The award serves as an acknowledgment of performance, honoring two talented rookie players annually, one from the American League (AL) and one from the National League (NL).

In its early years, the BBWAA award was originally presented exclusively by the Chicago chapter. From 1940 to 1946, they selected a winner each year. However, in 1947, the award gained national significance as the responsibility of choosing the recipients was transferred to the BBWAA at large.

The inaugural winner in 1947 was Jackie Robinson. Breaking the color barrier, Robinson became the first African-American player in the Major Leagues.

Every year, members of the BBWAA cast their votes to determine which rookies will be honored with the prestigious Rookie of the Year Award. This esteemed accolade serves as a tribute to the extraordinary achievements, abilities, and impact demonstrated by newcomers in their debut seasons. It signifies their remarkable talent and potential as they embark on their professional baseball careers.

The Rookie of the Year Award, established years ago, has gained immense prestige within the world of baseball.

Who won the NL, AL Rookie of the Year awards 2024?

MLB Awards 2024: Pirates' Paul Skenes wins NL Rookie of the Year; Yankees' Luis Gil earns AL honor

Skenes prevailed over San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill, whose excellence over a full 162 games nearly elevated him to the Padres’ first top rookie honor since Benito Santiago in 1987. But Skenes received 23 of 30 first place votes and outpointed Merrill, 133-104. Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio was third.

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil won the American League honor in a very close race, earning 15 first-place votes to edge Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser, who received 13 first-place votes. Gil's 106-101 winning margin was the second-closest margin since the award switched to a three-person ballot in 1980.

MLB American League Rookie of the Year Award List Winners 1949-2024.

2025 - TBD

2024 - Luis Gil, New York Yankees

2023 - Gunnar Henderson, Baltimore

2022 - Julio Rodríguez, Seattle

2021 - Randy Arozarena, Tampa Bay

2020 - Kyle Lewis, Seattle

2019 - Yordan Alvarez, Houston

2018 - Shohei Ohtani, LA Angels

2017 - Aaron Judge, NY Yankees

2016 - Michael Fulmer, Detroit

2015 - Carlos Correa, Houston

2014 - Jose Abreu, Chicago

2013 - Will Myers, Tampa Bay

2012 - Mike Trout, LA Angels

2011 - Jeremy Hellickson, Tampa Bay

2010 - Neftali Feliz, Texas

2009 - Andrew Bailey, Oakland

2008 - Evan Longoria, Tampa Bay

2007 - Dustin Pedroia, Boston

2006 - Justin Verlander, Detroit

2005 - Huston Street, Oakland

2004 - Bobby Crosby, Oakland

2003 - Angel Berroa, Kansas City

2002 - Eric Hinske, Toronto

2001 - Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle

2000 - Kazuhiro Sasaki, Seattle

1999 - Carlos Beltran, Kansas City

1998 - Ben Grieve, Oakland A's

1997 - *Nomar Garciaparra, Boston

1996 - *Derek Jeter, NY Yankees

1995 - Marty Cordova, Minnesota

1994 - Bob Hamelin, Kansas City

1993 - *Tim Salmon, California

1992 - Pat Listach, Milwaukee

1991 - Chuck Knoblauch, Minnesota

1990 - *Sandy Alomar, Jr., Cleveland

1989 - Gregg Olson, Baltimore

1988 - Walt Weiss, Oakland

1987 - *Mark McGwire, Oakland

1986 - Jose Canseco, Oakland

1985 - Ozzie Guillen, Chicago White Sox

1984 - Alvin Davis, Seattle

1983 - Ron Kittle, Chicago White Sox

1982 - Cal Ripken, Jr., Baltimore

1981 - Dave Righetti, N.Y. Yankees

1980 - Joe Charboneau, Cleveland

1979 - (tie) John Castino, Minnesota;

Alfredo Griffin, Toronto

1978 - Lou Whitaker, Detroit

1977 - Eddie Murray, Baltimore

1976 - Mark Fidrych, Detroit

1975 - Fred Lynn, Boston

1974 - Mike Hargrove, Texas

1973 - Al Bumbry, Baltimore

1972 - *Carlton Fisk, Boston

1971 - Chris Chambliss, Cleveland

1970 - Thurman Munson, NY Yankees

1969 - Lou Piniella, Kansas City

1968 - Stan Bahnsen, NY Yankees

1967 - Rod Carew, Minnesota

1966 - Tommie Agee, Chicago Wt Sox

1965 - Curt Blefary, Baltimore

1964 - Tony Oliva, Minnesota

1963 - Gary Peters, Chicago White Sox

1962 - Tom Tresh, NY Yankees

1961 - Don Schwall, Boston

1960 - Ron Hansen, Baltimore

1959 - Bob Allison, Washington

1958 - Albie Pearson, Washington

1957 - *Tony Kubek, NY Yankees

1956 - Luis Aparicio, Chicago Wt Sox

1955 - Herb Score, Cleveland

1954 - Bob Grim, NY Yankees

1953 - Harvey Kuenn, Detroit

1952 - Harry Byrd, Philadelphia A's

1951 - Gil McDougald, NY Yankees

1950 - Walt Dropo, Boston

1949 - Roy Sievers, St. Louis Browns

MLB National League Rookie of the Year Award Winners List, 1949-2024.

2025 - TBD

2024 - Paul Skenes, Pirates'

2023 - Corbin Carroll, Arizona

2022 - Michael Harris II, Atlanta

2021 - Jonathan India, Cincinnati

2020 - Devin Williams, Milwaukee

2019 - Pete Alonso, NY Mets

2018 - Ronald Acuna, Jr., Atlanta

2017 - Corey Bellinger - LA Dodgers

2016 - Corey Seager, LA Dodgers

2015 - Kris Bryant, Chicago

2014 - Jacob deGrom, NY Mets

2013 - Jose Fernandez, Miami

2012 - Bryce Harper, Washington

2011 - Craig Kimbrel, Atlanta

2010 - Buster Posey, San Fancisco

2009 - Chris Coghlan, Florida

2008 - Geovany Soto, Chicago Cubs

2007 - Ryan Braun, Milwaukee

2006 - Hanley Ramirez, Florida

2005 - Ryan Howard, Philadelphia

2004 - Jason Bay, Pittsburgh

2003 - Dontrelle Williams, Florida

2002 - Jason Jennings, Colorado

2001 - Albert Pujois, St. Louis

2000 - Rafael Furcal, Atlanta

1999 - Scott Williamson, Cincinnati

1998 - Kerry Wood, Chicago Cubs

1997 - *Scott Rolen, Philadelphia

1996 - Todd Hollandsworth, Los Angeles

1995 - Hideo Nomo, Los Angeles

1994 - *Raul Mondesi, Los Angeles

1993 - *Mike Piazza, Los Angeles

1992 - Eric Karros, Los Angeles

1991 - Jeff Bagwell, Houston

1990 - Dave Justice, Atlanta

1989 - Jerome Walton, Chicago Cubs

1988 - Chris Sabo, Cincinnati

1987 - *Benito Santiago, San Diego

1986 - Todd Worrell, St. Louis

1985 - *Vince Coleman, St. Louis

1984 - Dwight Gooden, NY Mets

1983 - Darryl Strawberry, NY Mets

1982 - Steve Sax, Los Angeles

1981 - Fernando Valenzuela, LA

1980 - Steve Howe, Los Angeles

1979 - Rick Sutcliffe, Los Angeles

1978 - Bob Horner, Atlanta

1977 - Andre Dawson, Montreal

1976 - (tie) Butch Metzger, San Diego;

Pat Zachry, Cincinnati

1975 - John Montefusco, San Francisco

1974 - Bake McBride, St. Louis

1973 - Gary Matthews, San Francisco

1972 - Jon Matlack, NY Mets

1971 - Earl Williams, Atlanta

1970 - Carl Morton, Montreal

1969 - Ted Sizemore, Los Angeles

1968 - Johnny Bench, Cincinnati

1967 - Tom Seaver, NY Mets

1966 - Tommy Helms, Cincinnati

1965 - Jim Lefebvre, Los Angeles

1964 - Richie Allen, Philadelphia

1963 - Pete Rose, Cincinnati

1962 - Ken Hubbs, Chicago

1961 - Billy Williams, Chicago

1960 - Frank Howard, Los Angeles

1959 - Willie McCovey, San Francisco

1958 - Orlando Cepeda, San Francisco

1957 - Jack Sanford, Philadelphia

1956 - *Frank Robinson, Cincinnati

1955 - Bill Virdon, St. Louis

1954 - Wally Moon, St. Louis

1953 - Jim Gilliam, Brooklyn

1952 - Joe Black, Brooklyn

1951 - Willie Mays, New York Giants

1950 - Sam Jethroe, Boston

1949 - Don Newcombe, Brooklyn

MLB Teams With Most Rookie Of The Year Award Wining Players

The Rookie of the Year Award in Major League Baseball (MLB) acknowledges the exceptional performance of a rookie player in each league. While numerous MLB teams have won multiple times, it is worth noting that the Arizona Diamondbacks are yet to see one of their players receive this esteemed award. In contrast, the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers have an impressive track record, having claimed this title a remarkable 18 times.

Teams No. Of Awards

Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers 18

New York Yankees 9

Boston/Atlanta Braves 9

Philadelphia/Oakland Athletics 8

Cincinnati Reds 8

St. Louis Browns/Baltimore Orioles 7

Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins 7

St. Louis Cardinals 6

Boston Red Sox 6

New York/San Francisco Giants 6

Chicago White Sox 6

Chicago Cubs 6

New York Mets 6

Detroit Tigers 5

Seattle Mariners 5

Q. Can a player win the MLB Rookie of the Year Award multiple times?

A. A player may only win the MLB Rookie of the Year Award once throughout their career. After receiving the award, they become ineligible to win it again in subsequent seasons.

Q. Has there ever been a unanimous winner of the MLB Rookie of the Year Award?

A. Yes, there have been several unanimous winners of the MLB Rookie of the Year Award.

Q. How is the winner of the MLB Rookie of the Year Award announced?

A. The MLB Rookie of the Year Award winners are announced in November, once the regular season concludes. The announcements are made through press releases and telecast live on MLB Network.

Q. Is there a monetary prize associated with the MLB Rookie of the Year Award?

A. No, the MLB Rookie of the Year Award does not come with a monetary prize. It is solely intended to acknowledge and honor exceptional performance by a player during their rookie season.

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