Finalists Announced for MLB’s MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year Awards

Finalists Announced for MLB’s MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year Awards

November 12, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor Sports

2024 MLB Awards Finalists

Most Valuable Player (MVP) Candidates

American League (AL) MVP:

  • Aaron Judge: Led all of baseball in home runs (58), RBI (144), and OPS (1.159) with the New York Yankees. He is the overwhelming favorite to win this award.
  • Bobby Witt Jr.: Hitting .332 with 32 home runs, 109 RBI, 211 hits, 125 runs, and 31 steals, making him a strong contender.
  • Juan Soto: Hit .288 with 41 home runs, 109 RBI, and 128 runs for the New York Yankees.

National League (NL) MVP:

  • Shohei Ohtani: Became the first player in MLB history to record a 50-50 season. He hit .310 with 54 home runs, 130 RBI, 134 runs, and 59 stolen bases for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani led his team to the best record and a World Series title.
  • Francisco Lindor: Had an excellent season with .273 batting average, 33 home runs, 91 RBI, and 29 stolen bases for the New York Mets.
  • Ketel Marte: Hit .292 with 36 home runs, 95 RBI, and 93 runs for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Cy Young Award Candidates

American League (AL) Cy Young:

  • Emmanuel Clase: Notched an AL-leading 47 saves with a 0.61 ERA and 66 strikeouts for the Cleveland Guardians.
  • Seth Lugo: Went 16-9 in 33 starts with a 3.00 ERA and 181 strikeouts for the Kansas City Royals.
  • Tarik Skubal: Tied for the MLB lead in wins with 18, leading all of baseball in strikeouts (228), and boasting a 2.39 ERA for the Detroit Tigers.

National League (NL) Cy Young:

  • Chris Sale: Shared the MLB lead in wins with 18, had a 2.38 ERA, and led in strikeouts (228) for the Atlanta Braves.
  • Zack Wheeler: Had a 16-7 record with a 2.57 ERA and 224 strikeouts for the Philadelphia Phillies.
  • Paul Skenes: Finished his rookie season with an 11-3 record, 1.96 ERA, and 0.94 WHIP, showcasing potential but might not have enough bodywork to win this year.

Rookie of the Year Candidates

American League (AL) Rookie of the Year:

  • Colton Cowser: Had a significant season with the Baltimore Orioles.
  • Luis Gil: Demonstrated impressive performances for the New York Yankees.
  • Austin Wells: Also had notable contributions for the New York Yankees.

National League (NL) Rookie of the Year:

  • Jackson Chourio: Made outstanding plays for the Milwaukee Brewers.
  • Jackson Merrill: Showcased his skills with the San Diego Padres.
  • Paul Skenes: Had an impressive rookie year with an 11-3 record for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Manager of the Year Candidates

American League (AL) Manager of the Year:

  • A.J. Hinch: Led the Detroit Tigers.
  • Matt Quatraro: Managed the Kansas City Royals.
  • Stephen Vogt: Steered the Cleveland Guardians.

National League (NL) Manager of the Year:

  • Carlos Mendoza: Managed the New York Mets.
  • Pat Murphy: Led the Milwaukee Brewers.
  • Mike Shildt: Directed the San Diego Padres.

Announcement Schedule

  • Rookies of the Year: November 18
  • Managers of the Year: November 19
  • Cy Young Awards: November 20
  • MVPs: November 21

These awards will be announced live on MLB Network each day[2].