List of Boston Red Sox award winners
This is a list of award winners and single-season leaderboards for the Boston Red Sox professional baseball team.
Abbreviations
- p: pitcher
- rp: relief pitcher
- sp: starting pitcher
- c: catcher
- 1b: first baseman
- 2b: second baseman
- 3b: third baseman
- ss: shortstop
- lf: left fielder
- cf: center fielder
- rf: right fielder
- if: infielder
- of: outfielder
- dh: designated hitter
Awards
MVP Award
- 1912: Tris Speaker
- 1938: Jimmie Foxx
- 1946: Ted Williams
- 1949: Ted Williams
- 1958: Jackie Jensen
- 1967: Carl Yastrzemski
- 1975: Fred Lynn
- 1978: Jim Rice
- 1986: Roger Clemens
- 1995: Mo Vaughn
- 2008: Dustin Pedroia
- 2018: Mookie Betts
Cy Young Award
- 1967: Jim Lonborg
- 1986: Roger Clemens
- 1987: Roger Clemens
- 1991: Roger Clemens
- 1999: Pedro Martínez
- 2000: Pedro Martínez
- 2016: Rick Porcello
Rookie of the Year Award
- 1950: Walt Dropo
- 1961: Don Schwall
- 1972: Carlton Fisk
- 1975: Fred Lynn
- 1997: Nomar Garciaparra
- 2007: Dustin Pedroia
Manager of the Year Award
- 1986: John McNamara
- 1999: Jimy Williams
Silver Slugger Award
24 different Red Sox players have received Silver Slugger Awards since its inception in 1981. Wade Boggs (3B) and David Ortiz (DH) have the most wins at their respective positions, the only American League players to currently to hold this distinction. Additionally the 9 wins for Manny Ramirez are the most of any American League outfielder. In 2018 J.D. Martinez was awarded the Silver Slugger for the DH and OF positions, making him the only player to win the award twice in a single season.
Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame |
Player | Position | Times Won | Years |
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Tony Armas | OF | 1 | 1984 |
Jason Bay | OF | 1 | 2009 |
Don Baylor | DH | 1 | 1981 |
Adrian Beltre | 3B | 1 | 2010 |
Mookie Betts | OF | 2 | 2016, 2018 |
Xander Bogaerts | SS | 2 | 2015–2016 |
Wade Boggs | 3B | 6 | 1983, 1986–1989, 1991 |
Ellis Burks | OF | 1 | 1990 |
Rick Burleson | SS | 1 | 1981 |
Jacoby Ellsbury | OF | 1 | 2011 |
Dwight Evans | OF | 2 | 1981, 1987 |
Nomar Garciaparra | SS | 1 | 1997 |
Adrián González | 1B | 1 | 2011 |
Mike Greenwell | OF | 1 | 1988 |
Carney Lansford | 3B | 1 | 1981 |
J. D. Martinez | OF, DH | 2 | 2018 (2) |
Bill Mueller | 3B | 1 | 2003 |
David Ortiz | DH | 7 | 2004–2007, 2011, 2013, 2016 |
Dustin Pedroia | 2B | 1 | 2008 |
Manny Ramirez | OF | 6 | 2001–2006 |
Jim Rice | OF | 2 | 1983–1984 |
John Valentin | SS | 1 | 1995 |
Jason Varitek | C | 1 | 2005 |
Mo Vaughn | 1B | 1 | 1995 |
Gold Glove Award
23 different Red Sox players have won Gold Glove Awards since the award was begun in 1957. Dwight Evans with eight Gold Gloves is the all-time Red Sox leader, while Carl Yastrzemski is second with seven. Only three outfielders have won more Gold Gloves than Evans: Willie Mays (12), Roberto Clemente (12) and Al Kaline (10).
Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame |
Player | Position | Times Won | Years |
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Mookie Betts | OF | 3 | 2016–2018 |
Mike Boddicker | P | 1 | 1990 |
Jackie Bradley Jr. | OF | 1 | 2018 |
Ellis Burks | OF | 1 | 1990 |
Rick Burleson | SS | 1 | 1979 |
Jacoby Ellsbury | OF | 1 | 2011 |
Dwight Evans | OF | 8 | 1976, 1978–1979, 1981–1985 |
Carlton Fisk | C | 1 | 1972 |
Adrián González | 1B | 1 | 2011 |
Doug Griffin | 2B | 1 | 1972 |
Jackie Jensen | OF | 1 | 1959 |
Ian Kinsler | 2B | 1 | 2018 |
Fred Lynn | OF | 4 | 1975, 1978–1980 |
Frank Malzone | 3B | 3 | 1957–1959 |
Dustin Pedroia | 2B | 4 | 2008, 2011, 2013–2014 |
Tony Pena | C | 1 | 1991 |
Jim Piersall | OF | 1 | 1958 |
George Scott | 1B | 3 | 1967–1968, 1971 |
Reggie Smith | OF | 1 | 1968 |
Jason Varitek | C | 1 | 2005 |
Shane Victorino | OF | 1 | 2013 |
Carl Yastrzemski | OF | 7 | 1963, 1965, 1968–1969, 1971, 1976–1977 |
Kevin Youkilis | 1B | 1 |
Ian Kinsler played the first half of the 2018 season with the Los Angeles Angels.
Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award
The Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award was established in 2012. It was awarded to one player on each MLB team in 2012 and 2013; since 2014, one MLB player at each position has been honored. An overall Defensive Player of the Year has been selected each year; one player per league in 2012 and 2013, and a single MLB player starting in 2014.
- 2012: Dustin Pedroia
- 2013: Dustin Pedroia
- 2016: Dustin Pedroia (2B), Mookie Betts (OF)
- 2018: Mookie Betts (OF)
- Overall winner
- 2013: Dustin Pedroia (AL)
- 2016: Mookie Betts (MLB)
Hank Aaron Award
The Hank Aaron Award, introduced in 1999, is given annually to the MLB players selected as the top hitter in each league, as voted on by baseball fans and members of the media.
- 2004: Manny Ramirez
- 2005: David Ortiz
- 2008: Kevin Youkilis
- 2016: David Ortiz
- 2018: J. D. Martinez
Reliever of the Year Award
Formerly the Delivery Man Award (2005–2013), awarded to one MLB reliever; the Reliever of the Year Award has been issued since 2014, to a reliever in each league.
- 2007: Jonathan Papelbon (MLB)
- 2017: Craig Kimbrel (AL)
Comeback Player of the Year Award
Awarded in each league, since 2005
- 2011: Jacoby Ellsbury
- 2016: Rick Porcello
Edgar Martínez Award
The Edgar Martínez Award has been presented annually to the most outstanding designated hitter in the American League since 1973.
- 1973: Orlando Cepeda
- 1975: Jim Rice
- 1986: Don Baylor
- 2003: David Ortiz
- 2004: David Ortiz
- 2005: David Ortiz
- 2006: David Ortiz
- 2007: David Ortiz
- 2011: David Ortiz
- 2013: David Ortiz
- 2016: David Ortiz
Roberto Clemente Award
The Roberto Clemente Award has been awarded since 1971, to the MLB player who "best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team."
- 2010: Tim Wakefield
- 2011: David Ortiz
DHL Hometown Heroes
- Ted Williams — voted by MLB fans in 2006 as the most outstanding player in the history of the franchise, based on on-field performance, leadership quality and character value
MLB All-Century Team
In 1999, the Major League Baseball All-Century Team was chosen by popular vote of fans.
- Cy Young (p)
- Roger Clemens (p)
- Lefty Grove (p)
- Babe Ruth (p)
- Ted Williams (of)
MLB All-Time Team
The Major League Baseball All-Time Team was chosen in 1997, by 36 members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America, to comprise the top manager and top player in each of 13 positional categories across MLB history.
- First Team
- Ted Williams (lf)
- Runners Up
- Jimmie Foxx (1b)
- Dennis Eckersley (rp)
- Joe McCarthy (manager)
Note: Babe Ruth was voted first team right fielder, but because he never played that position with Boston, he is not listed here.
Sporting News All-Decade Team (2009)
- Team of the Decade: Boston Red Sox
- Manny Ramirez (of)
- David Ortiz (dh)
- Executive of the Decade: Theo Epstein (Red Sox GM)
Sports Illustrated MLB All-Decade Team
- David Ortiz, designated hitter (2009) (Twins–Red Sox)
Best MLB Player ESPY Award
The Best Major League Baseball Player ESPY Award has been awarded annually since 1993.
- 2000: Pedro Martínez
- 2001: Pedro Martínez
Topps All-Star Rookie teams
Awarded by Topps since 1959; awards appear on the following year's baseball card release.
- 1959: Pumpsie Green (2b)
- 1961: Don Schwall (p)
- 1964: Tony Conigliaro (of)
- 1965: Rico Petrocelli (ss)
- 1966: George Scott (1b)
- 1967: Reggie Smith (of)
- 1969: Mike Nagy (p)
- 1970: Billy Conigliaro (of)
- 1971: Doug Griffin (2b)
- 1972: Carlton Fisk (c)
- 1975: Fred Lynn (of) and Jim Rice (of)
- 1980: Glenn Hoffman (3b)
- 1984: Jackie Gutiérrez (ss)
- 1987: Ellis Burks (of) and Mike Greenwell (of)
- 1997: Scott Hatteberg (c) and Nomar Garciaparra (ss)
- 1999: Brian Daubach (1b)
- 2007: Dustin Pedroia (2b) and Hideki Okajima (p)
- 2011: Josh Reddick (of)
- 2013: José Iglesias (ss)
- 2014: Xander Bogaerts (ss)
- 2017: Rafael Devers (3b) and Andrew Benintendi (of)
Fielding Bible Award
Awarded since 2006
- 2011: Dustin Pedroia (2b)
- 2013: Dustin Pedroia (2b)
- 2014: Dustin Pedroia (2b)
- 2016: Dustin Pedroia (2b), Mookie Betts (of)
- 2017: Mookie Betts (of)
- 2018: Mookie Betts (of)
Babe Ruth Award
The Babe Ruth Award is given annually to the MLB player with the best performance in the postseason, awarded since 1949 by the New York City chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA).
- 2004: Keith Foulke
- 2007: Jonathan Papelbon
- 2013: David Ortiz
- 2018: David Price
Sporting News Manager of the Year Award
The Sporting News Manager of the Year Award was established in 1936 by The Sporting News and was given annually to one manager in MLB. In 1986, it was expanded to honor one manager from each league.
- 1967: Dick Williams
- 1975: Darrell Johnson
- 1986: John McNamara
- 1999: Jimy Williams
- 2013: John Farrell
Associated Press Manager of the Year Award
Awarded by the Associated Press to a manager in each league from 1959 through 1983; awarded to one manager in MLB from 1984 through 2000; discontinued in 2001.[1]
- 1967: Dick Williams
- 1975: Darrell Johnson
Sporting News Executive of the Decade (2009)
Sports Illustrated Best General Manager of the Decade (2009)
- Theo Epstein
Baseball America Major League Executive of the Year
- 2008: Theo Epstein
Triple Crown Champions
Batting
- 1942: Ted Williams (.356, 36, 137)
- 1947: Ted Williams (.343, 32, 114)
- 1967: Carl Yastrzemski (.326, 44, 121)
Pitching
- 1901: Cy Young (33, 158, 1.62)
- 1999: Pedro Martínez (23, 313, 2.07)
Post-Season and All-Star Game MVP Award Winners
- 2004: Manny Ramírez
- 2007: Mike Lowell
- 2013: David Ortiz
- 2018: Steve Pearce
- 1986: Marty Barrett
- 2004: David Ortiz
- 2007: Josh Beckett
- 2013: Koji Uehara
- 2018: Jackie Bradley, Jr.
- All-Star Game MVP
- Note: This was re-named the Ted Williams Most Valuable Player Award in 2002.
- 1970: Carl Yastrzemski
- 1986: Roger Clemens
- 1999: Pedro Martínez
- 2008: J. D. Drew
Team award
- For Boston's earlier World Series championships, see the "Achievements" navigation box (below "References")
- 1975 – William Harridge Trophy (American League champion)
- 1976 – Babe Ruth League Hall of Fame[2]
- 1986 – William Harridge Trophy (American League champion)
- 2004 – William Harridge Trophy (American League champion)
- 2004 – Commissioner's Trophy (World Series)[3]
- 2004 – Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year
- 2005 (2004 Boston Red Sox) – Outstanding Team ESPY Award
- 2005 – Laureus World Sports Awards (Spirit of Sport Award)
- 2007 – William Harridge Trophy (American League champion)
- 2007 – Commissioner's Trophy (World Series)
- 2009 – Sporting News Team of the Decade
- 2010 – Commissioner's Award for Philanthropic Excellence[4]
- 2013 – William Harridge Trophy (American League champion)
- 2013 – Commissioner's Trophy (World Series)
- 2013 – Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Team of the Year[5]
Team captains
- Doc Gessler (1909)[6]
- Harry Hooper (1918–1920)[7][8]
- Everett Scott (1921)[8]
- Carl Yastrzemski (1966,1969–83)
- Jim Rice (1985–89)
- Jason Varitek (2005–2011)[9]
Other achievements
Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
Ford C. Frick Award recipients
Retired numbers
World Baseball Classic All–WBC Team
Associated Press Athlete of the Year
- 1957 — Ted Williams
- 1967 — Carl Yastrzemski
- 1975 — Fred Lynn
Hickok Belt
- Note: The Hickok Belt trophy was awarded to the top professional athlete of the year in the U.S., from 1950 to 1976.
Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year
- See navigation box below and Sportsman of the Year
Sports Illustrated Top 10 Coaches/Managers of the Decade (2009)
- See: List of 2009 all-decade Sports Illustrated awards and honors § Top 10 Coaches/Managers of the Decade.
- No. 4 – Terry Francona (the list's only other MLB manager was the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers' Joe Torre, No. 3)
Sports Illustrated Top 10 GMs/Executives of the Decade (2009)
- See: List of 2009 all-decade Sports Illustrated awards and honors § Top 10 GMs/Executives of the Decade.
- No. 3 – Theo Epstein (the list's only other MLB GMs were Seattle and Philadelphia's Pat Gillick, No. 7, and Oakland's Billy Beane, No. 10)
United States Sports Academy "Carl Maddox Sport Management Award"
- 2007 – Theo Epstein
Single-Season leaders
Hitters
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- Home Run Champions
- 1910: Jake Stahl (10)
- 1918: Babe Ruth (11)
- 1919: Babe Ruth (29)
- 1939: Jimmie Foxx (35)
- 1941: Ted Williams (37)
- 1942: Ted Williams (36)
- 1947: Ted Williams (32)
- 1949: Ted Williams (43)
- 1965: Tony Conigliaro (32)
- 1967: Carl Yastrzemski (44)
- 1977: Jim Rice (39)
- 1978: Jim Rice (46)
- 1981: Dwight Evans (22)
- 1983: Jim Rice (39)
- 1984: Tony Armas (43)
- 2004: Manny Ramírez (43)
- 2006: David Ortiz (54)
- RBI Champions
- 1902: Buck Freeman (121)
- 1903: Buck Freeman (104)
- 1919: Babe Ruth (114)
- 1938: Jimmie Foxx (175)
- 1939: Ted Williams (145)
- 1942: Ted Williams (137)
- 1947: Ted Williams (114)
- 1949: Vern Stephens and Ted Williams (159)
- 1950: Walt Dropo and Vern Stephens (144)
- 1955: Jackie Jensen: (116)
- 1958: Jackie Jensen (122)
- 1959: Jackie Jensen (112)
- 1963: Dick Stuart (118)
- 1967: Carl Yastrzemski (121)
- 1968: Ken Harrelson (109)
- 1978: Jim Rice (139)
- 1983: Jim Rice (126)
- 1984: Tony Armas (123)
- 1995: Mo Vaughn (126)
- 2005: David Ortiz (148)
- 2006: David Ortiz (137)
- 2016: David Ortiz (127)
- 2018: J.D. Martinez (130)
Pitchers
- Winning Games leaders
- 1901: Cy Young (33)
- 1902: Cy Young (32)
- 1903: Cy Young (28)
- 1912: Smoky Joe Wood (34)
- 1935: Wes Ferrell (25)
- 1942: Tex Hughson (22)
- 1955: Frank Sullivan (18)
- 1967: Jim Lonborg (22)
- 1986: Roger Clemens (24)
- 1987: Roger Clemens (20)
- 1999: Pedro Martínez (23)
- 2004: Curt Schilling (21)
- 2007: Josh Beckett (20)
- 2016: Rick Porcello (22)
- Strikeouts leaders
- 1901: Cy Young (158)
- 1942: Tex Hughson (113)
- 1967: Jim Lonborg (246)
- 1988: Roger Clemens (291)
- 1991: Roger Clemens (241)
- 1996: Roger Clemens (257)
- 1999: Pedro Martínez (313)
- 2000: Pedro Martínez (284)
- 2001: Hideo Nomo (220)
- 2002: Pedro Martínez (239)
- 2017: Chris Sale (308)
- ERA leaders
- 1901: Cy Young (1.62)
- 1914: Dutch Leonard (0.96)
- 1915: Smoky Joe Wood (1.49)
- 1916: Babe Ruth (1.75)
- 1935: Lefty Grove (2.70)
- 1936: Lefty Grove (2.81)
- 1938: Lefty Grove (3.08)
- 1939: Lefty Grove (2.54)
- 1949: Mel Parnell (2.78)
- 1972: Luis Tiant (1.91)
- 1986: Roger Clemens (2.48)
- 1990: Roger Clemens (1.93)
- 1991: Roger Clemens (2.62)
- 1992: Roger Clemens (2.41)
- 1999: Pedro Martínez (2.07)
- 2000: Pedro Martínez (1.74)
- 2002: Pedro Martínez (2.26)
- 2003: Pedro Martínez (2.22)
See also
References
- "Associated Press Manager of the Year Award". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
- Organization Inductees Archived 2011-09-10 at the Wayback Machine. Babe Ruth League, Inc. official website. Retrieved 2011-09-05. See also: Hall of Fame Archived 2011-09-14 at the Wayback Machine. Babe Ruth League, Inc. official website. Retrieved 2011-09-05. "... to honor those persons and organizations who have played a vital role in the development of baseball and softball programs for young people 5-18 years of age."
- The World Series Trophy was first awarded in 1967. In 1985, it was re-named the Commissioner's Trophy. From 1970 to 1984, the "Commissioner's Trophy" was the name of the award given to the All-Star Game MVP.
- The award was created by MLB in 2010, "to recognize the charitable and philanthropic efforts of MLB Clubs." The award has been given to the Red Sox (2010), the White Sox (2011), the Blue Jays (2012), and the Tigers (2013). Calcaterra, Craig (November 14, 2013). "The Tigers win baseball's Philanthropic Excellence Award". HardballTalk. NBC Sports. Retrieved 2014-04-05.
- "PSWA's 110th annual Sports Awards Dinner: Who is going to be there?". Philadelphia Sports Writers Association. January 20, 2014. Retrieved 2014-03-09.
- "Gessler To Be Captain of The Red Sox". New York Times, 01-19-1909. 1909-01-19. Retrieved 2008-02-11.
- "Harry Hooper Bio". 1918redsox.com. Retrieved 2008-02-11.
- "Scott To Succeed Hooper". New York Times, 03-10-1921. 1921-03-10. Retrieved 2008-02-11.
- "Varitek Deal Official". Jimmy Golen, Associated Press, Sun, 26 Dec 2004. Retrieved 2008-02-12.
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World Series Championships 1903 1912 1915 & 1916 1918 2004 2007 |
Succeeded by New York Giants Philadelphia Athletics Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Reds Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Phillies |