Players Choice Awards: Late Fernandez wins NL Comeback Player of the Year
Former Miami Marlins right-hander Jose Fernandez has taken home the 2016 National League Comeback Player of the Year Award, as voted on by his peers in Major League Baseball.
Elsewhere around the awards, it was Jose Altuve's night, as he won every award that he was a finalist, highlighted by the overall Player of the Year, beating out Boston Red Sox teammates David Ortiz and Mookie Betts.
The Houston Astros' second baseman was also awarded the American League Most Outstanding Player Award, as well as the Majestic Athletic Always Game Award, given to a player who consistently exhibits tenacity and hustle.
Player of the Year
Jose Altuve, Houston Astros
Nominees: Jose Altuve, David Ortiz, Mookie Betts
| Player | GP | HR | RBI | AVG/OBP/SLG | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | 161 | 24 | 96 | .338/.396/.531 | 6.7 |
| David Ortiz | 151 | 38 | 127 | .315/.401/.620 | 4.4 |
| Mookie Betts | 158 | 31 | 113 | .318/.363/.534 | 7.8 |
NL Outstanding Player
Daniel Murphy, Washington Nationals
Nominees: Nolan Arenado, Kris Bryant, Daniel Murphy
| Player | GP | HR | RBI | AVG/OBP/SLG | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | 160 | 41 | 133 | .294/.362/.570 | 5.2 |
| Kris Bryant | 155 | 39 | 102 | .292/.385/.554 | 8.4 |
| Daniel Murphy | 142 | 25 | 104 | .347/.390/.595 | 5.5 |
AL Outstanding Player
Jose Altuve, Houston Astros
Nominees: Jose Altuve, Mookie Betts, Mike Trout
| Player | GP | HR | RBI | AVG/OBP/SLG | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | 161 | 24 | 96 | .338/.396/.531 | 6.7 |
| Mookie Betts | 158 | 31 | 113 | .318/.363/.534 | 7.8 |
| Mike Trout | 159 | 29 | 100 | .315/.441/.550 | 9.4 |
NL Outstanding Pitcher
Kyle Hendricks, Chicago Cubs
Nominees: Kyle Hendricks, Clayton Kershaw, Max Scherzer
| Pitcher | IP | W-L | ERA | WHIP | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hendricks | 190 | 16-8 | 2.13 | 0.98 | 170 |
| Clayton Kershaw | 149 | 12-4 | 1.69 | 0.72 | 172 |
| Max Scherzer | 228.1 | 20-7 | 2.96 | 0.97 | 284 |
AL Outstanding Pitcher
Rick Porcello, Boston Red Sox
Nominees: Zach Britton, Corey Kluber, Rick Porcello
| Pitcher | IP | W-L | ERA | WHIP | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Britton | 67 | 47 SV | 0.54 | 0.84 | 74 |
| Corey Kluber | 215 | 18-9 | 3.14 | 1.06 | 227 |
| Rick Porcello | 223 | 22-4 | 3.15 | 1.01 | 189 |
NL Comeback Player
Jose Fernandez, Miami Marlins
Nominees: Jose Fernandez, Rich Hill, Jean Segura
AL Comeback Player
Mark Trumbo, Baltimore Orioles
Nominees: Yu Darvish, Ian Desmond, Mark Trumbo
NL Outstanding Rookie
Corey Seager, Los Angeles Dodgers
Nominees: Aledmys Diaz, Corey Seager, Trea Turner
AL Outstanding Rookie
Michael Fulmer, Detroit Tigers
Nominees: Michael Fulmer, Tyler Naquin, Gary Sanchez
Marvin Miller Man of the Year*
Curtis Granderson, New York Mets
Nominees: Curtis Granderson, Anthony Rizzo, Justin Turner
*Awarded to a player whose on-field performance and contributions to his community inspire others to higher levels of achievement.
Majestic Athletic Always Game*
Jose Altuve, Houston Astros
*Awarded for consistently exhibiting tenacity and hustle.
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