A-Rod earned the honor for the first time, capping a season in which he led the AL in homers (47), runs (124) and slugging (.600).
2003 MLB Awards
MVP Awards
![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w2208/mlb/an3u0qhcncqe196hfaqy.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w1536/mlb/an3u0qhcncqe196hfaqy.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w1024/mlb/an3u0qhcncqe196hfaqy.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w640/mlb/an3u0qhcncqe196hfaqy.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w372/mlb/an3u0qhcncqe196hfaqy.png 372w)
![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w2208/mlb/wup2emwtmjwdkayizsfa.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w1536/mlb/wup2emwtmjwdkayizsfa.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w1024/mlb/wup2emwtmjwdkayizsfa.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w640/mlb/wup2emwtmjwdkayizsfa.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w372/mlb/wup2emwtmjwdkayizsfa.png 372w)
Barry Bonds captured his record sixth NL MVP Award and unprecedented third in a row, beating out Albert Pujols, 426-303, in the vote.
Cy Young Awards
![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w2208/mlb/fintty1zjylufloyesiu.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w1536/mlb/fintty1zjylufloyesiu.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w1024/mlb/fintty1zjylufloyesiu.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w640/mlb/fintty1zjylufloyesiu.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w372/mlb/fintty1zjylufloyesiu.png 372w)
Two years after returning to the low minors, Roy Halladay won 22 games and posted nine complete games to net the AL Cy Young Award.
![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w2208/mlb/uyfxx6v2oat7ng6wpb7p.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w1536/mlb/uyfxx6v2oat7ng6wpb7p.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w1024/mlb/uyfxx6v2oat7ng6wpb7p.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w640/mlb/uyfxx6v2oat7ng6wpb7p.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w372/mlb/uyfxx6v2oat7ng6wpb7p.png 372w)
The Dodgers closer, Eric Gagne, snapped Randy Johnson's four-year stranglehold on the NL Cy Young, becoming the first reliever to win it since 1992.
Rookie of the Year Awards
![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w2208/mlb/lkq2smtu6qis4gk0klyk.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w1536/mlb/lkq2smtu6qis4gk0klyk.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w1024/mlb/lkq2smtu6qis4gk0klyk.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w640/mlb/lkq2smtu6qis4gk0klyk.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w372/mlb/lkq2smtu6qis4gk0klyk.png 372w)
Kansas City's shortstop Angel Berroa hit .287 with 17 home runs and 73 RBIs, adding 21 stolen bases en route to AL Rookie of the Year honors.
![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w2208/mlb/mmoypygxifjoc4uiomgh.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w1536/mlb/mmoypygxifjoc4uiomgh.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w1024/mlb/mmoypygxifjoc4uiomgh.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w640/mlb/mmoypygxifjoc4uiomgh.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w372/mlb/mmoypygxifjoc4uiomgh.png 372w)
The 2003 season included 14 wins, an All-Star appearance, a World Series title and top NL rookie honors for the 21-year-old, Dontrelle Willis.
Manager of the Year Awards
![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w2208/mlb/h3aemysjaeiyx8bt1we9.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w1536/mlb/h3aemysjaeiyx8bt1we9.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w1024/mlb/h3aemysjaeiyx8bt1we9.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w640/mlb/h3aemysjaeiyx8bt1we9.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w372/mlb/h3aemysjaeiyx8bt1we9.png 372w)
Pena took home the AL Manager of the Year Award after guiding the Royals (83-79) to their first winning season since 1994.
![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w2208/mlb/jsurfxnfgerslbzx8dva.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w1536/mlb/jsurfxnfgerslbzx8dva.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w1024/mlb/jsurfxnfgerslbzx8dva.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w640/mlb/jsurfxnfgerslbzx8dva.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w372/mlb/jsurfxnfgerslbzx8dva.png 372w)
The Marlins went 75-49 and hoisted the Commissioner's Trophy after McKeon came out of retirement to guide the young club.
Silver Slugger Awards
C: Jorge Posada, Yankees
1B: Carlos Delgado, Blue Jays
2B: Bret Boone, Mariners
3B: Bill Mueller, Red Sox
SS: Alex Rodriguez, Rangers
OF: Garret Anderson, Angels
OF: Manny Ramirez, Red Sox
OF: Vernon Wells, Blue Jays
DH: Edgar Martinez, Mariners
C: Javy Lopez, Braves
1B: Todd Helton, Rockies
2B: Jose Vidro, Expos
3B: Mike Lowell, MarlinsÂ
SS: Edgar Renteria, Cardinals
OF: Albert Pujols, Cardinals
OF: Barry Bonds, Giants
OF: Gary Sheffield, Braves
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: Mike Cameron, Mariners
OF: Torii Hunter, Twins
P: Mike Mussina, Yankees
C: Mike Matheny, Cardinals
1B: Derrek Lee, Marlins
2B: Luis Castillo, Marlins
3B: Scott Rolen, Cardinals
SS: Edgar Renteria, Cardinals
OF: Andruw Jones, Braves
OF: Jim Edmonds, Cardinals
OF: Jose Cruz, Giants
P: Mike Hampton, Braves
Postseason Awards
World Series MVP
![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w2208/mlb/ow9vfqqhynh8untobm5m.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w1536/mlb/ow9vfqqhynh8untobm5m.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w1024/mlb/ow9vfqqhynh8untobm5m.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w640/mlb/ow9vfqqhynh8untobm5m.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w372/mlb/ow9vfqqhynh8untobm5m.png 372w)
Josh Beckett took home the World Series MVP in 2003.Â
Clemente Award
Roberto Clemente Award
![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w2208/mlb/bpslzisrpwv9ash01zem.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w1536/mlb/bpslzisrpwv9ash01zem.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w1024/mlb/bpslzisrpwv9ash01zem.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w640/mlb/bpslzisrpwv9ash01zem.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w372/mlb/bpslzisrpwv9ash01zem.png 372w)
The Mariners lefty was recognized as the player who gives back to the community while displaying star ability on the field.
Aaron Awards
![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w2208/mlb/vk5fls8zldomz7q66fbi.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w1536/mlb/vk5fls8zldomz7q66fbi.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w1024/mlb/vk5fls8zldomz7q66fbi.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w640/mlb/vk5fls8zldomz7q66fbi.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w372/mlb/vk5fls8zldomz7q66fbi.png 372w)
Rodriguez took home the award for top offensive player in the American League for a third consecutive season.Â
![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w2208/mlb/xwrwdfbt6d3alneh8ogh.png 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w1536/mlb/xwrwdfbt6d3alneh8ogh.png 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w1024/mlb/xwrwdfbt6d3alneh8ogh.png 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w640/mlb/xwrwdfbt6d3alneh8ogh.png 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_16x9/t_w372/mlb/xwrwdfbt6d3alneh8ogh.png 372w)
Pujols didn't leave much doubt about his offensive prowess, posting 43 homers, 124 RBIs and a.667 slugging percentage.