The A's shortstop, Miguel Tejada, broke out with a .308 average, 34 homers, 30 doubles and 131 RBIs while playing in 162 games.
2002 MLB Awards
MVP Awards
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With 46 home runs and a .370 average, Barry Bonds secured his second NL MVP Award in as many seasons and his fifth overall.
Cy Young Awards
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Barry Zito, a first-time All-Star, went 23-5 with a 2.75 ERA in his age-24 season en route to American League Cy Young honors.
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The Big Unit, Randy Johnson, was a unanimous pick for his fourth straight NL Cy Young, with 24 wins, 334 K's and eight CG's, all tops in the Majors.
Rookie of the Year Awards
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The former 17th-round Draft pick, Eric Hinske, mixed power (24 homers) with speed (13 steals) in earning AL Rookie of the Year honors.
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Jason Jennings posted a 4.52 ERA over 32 starts in Denver's thin air, striking out 6.2 batters per nine to be named the NL's top rookie.
Manager of the Year Awards
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Mike Scioscia was rewarded for helping the Angels make a 24-game jump in one year, to 99 wins, en route to a World Series championship.
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The Cardinals' 97-win campaign set up Tony La Russa's fourth Manager of the Year Award, and his first with a National League club.
Silver Slugger Awards
C: Jorge Posada, Yankees
1B: Jason Giambi, Yankees
2B: Alfonso Soriano, Yankees
3B: Eric Chavez, Athletics
SS: Alex Rodriguez, Rangers
OF: Garret Anderson, Angels
OF: Bernie Williams, Yankees
OF: Magglio Ordonez, White Sox
DH: Manny Ramirez, Red Sox
C: Mike Piazza, Mets
1B: Todd Helton, Rockies
2B: Jeff Kent, Giants
3B: Scott Rolen, Phillies/Cardinals
SS: Edgar Renteria, Cardinals
OF: Sammy Sosa, Cubs
OF: Barry Bonds, Giants
OF: Vladimir Guerrero, Expos
P: Mike Hampton, Braves
Gold Glove Awards
C: Bengie Molina, Angels
1B: John Olerud, Mariners
2B: Bret Boone, Mariners
3B: Eric Chavez, Athletics
SS: Alex Rodriguez, Rangers
OF: Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
OF: Darin Erstad, Angels
OF: Torii Hunter, Twins
P: Kenny Rogers, Rangers
C: Brad Ausmus, Astros
1B: Todd Helton, Rockies
2B: Fernando Vina, Cardinals
3B: Scott Rolen, Cardinals
SS: Edgar Renteria, Cardinals
OF: Andruw Jones, Braves
OF: Jim Edmonds, Cardinals
OF: Larry Walker, Rockies
P: Greg Maddux, Braves
Postseason Awards
World Series MVP
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Troy Glaus hit .385 with three home runs in the Angels' seven-game triumph over the Giants, capturing World Series MVP hardware.
Clemente Award
Roberto Clemente Award
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Topping 29 other nominees, Jim Thome won this honor, given to the player who gives back to the community while starring on the field.
Aaron Awards
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A-Rod's Major League-best 57 homers and 142 RBIs clinched his second AL Hank Aaron Award in as many seasons.
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Barry Bonds rode a .582 on-base percentage and .799 slugging percentage to his second straight NL Aaron Award.