This Year in Baseball Hitter of the Year
10 award winners
The This Year in Baseball Hitter of the Year has been awarded 10 times, from 2002 to 2013. The most recent winner on record is Miguel Cabrera in 2013, playing for DET. Albert Pujols has won it most often, 2 times. There are 6 distinct winners in the list below.
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Award Overview
- Award Name
- This Year in Baseball Hitter of the Year
- Total Awards Given
- 10
- First Awarded
- 2002
- Most Recent
- 2013
All Winners
Complete list of This Year in Baseball Hitter of the Year recipients
| Year | Player Name | Team | League | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Miguel Cabrera | DET | ML | MLB.com GIBBY |
| 2012 | Miguel Cabrera | DET | ML | MLB.com GIBBY |
| 2009 | Joe Mauer | MIN | ML | MLB.com GIBBY |
| 2008 | Albert Pujols | SLN | ML | MLB.com GIBBY |
| 2007 | Alex Rodriguez | NYA | ML | MLB.com GIBBY |
| 2006 | Derek Jeter | NYA | ML | MLB.com GIBBY |
| 2005 | David Ortiz | BOS | ML | MLB.com GIBBY |
| 2004 | David Ortiz | BOS | ML | MLB.com GIBBY |
| 2003 | Albert Pujols | SLN | ML | MLB.com GIBBY |
| 2002 | Alex Rodriguez | TEX | ML | MLB.com GIBBY |
About the This Year in Baseball Hitter of the Year list
Winners of the This Year in Baseball Hitter of the Year are listed from 2013 back to 2002. The earliest winner was Alex Rodriguez. For 2013, the table lists Miguel Cabrera. The name that recurs most is Albert Pujols (2003 and 2008). Other repeat winners include Alex Rodriguez (2002 and 2007), David Ortiz (2004 and 2005), and Miguel Cabrera (2012 and 2013). More This Year in Baseball Hitter of the Year winners played for the St. Louis Cardinals than for any other team in the table. Earlier recent winners were Miguel Cabrera (2012), Joe Mauer (2009), Albert Pujols (2008), Alex Rodriguez (2007), and Derek Jeter (2006). The Notes column records the position or period each This Year in Baseball Hitter of the Year selection was made for. The This Year in Baseball Hitter of the Year also appears on every winner's profile, under awards.
This Year in Baseball Hitter of the Year: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who won the most recent This Year in Baseball Hitter of the Year?
- Miguel Cabrera won the This Year in Baseball Hitter of the Year in 2013.
- Who has won the most This Year in Baseball Hitter of the Year awards?
- Albert Pujols, with 2 wins.
- When was the This Year in Baseball Hitter of the Year first awarded?
- The first This Year in Baseball Hitter of the Year on record was awarded in 2002; the most recent in this list is from 2013.
- How many players have won the This Year in Baseball Hitter of the Year?
- 6 different players have won it, across 10 awards.