The fourth annual All-MLB Team honored the best at each position from the 2022 season, with the World Series champion Astros (six selections, including four on the First Team), Dodgers (five) and Mets (four) leading the way.
MLB Awards
All-MLB Team
First Team
C: J.T. Realmuto, PHI
1B: Paul Goldschmidt, STL
2B: Jose Altuve, HOU
SS: Trea Turner, LAD
3B: Manny Machado, SD
OF: Aaron Judge, NYY
OF: Mookie Betts, LAD
OF: Mike Trout, LAA
DH: Yordan Alvarez, HOU
SP: Sandy Alcantara, MIA
SP: Shohei Ohtani, LAA
SP: Justin Verlander, HOU
SP: Framber Valdez, HOU
SP: Alek Manoah, TOR
RP: Edwin Diaz, NYM
RP: Emmanuel Clase, CLE
Second Team
C: Will Smith, LAD
1B: Freddie Freeman, LAD
2B: Andrés Giménez CLE
SS: Francisco Lindor, NYM
3B: Nolan Arenado, STL
OF: Julio Rodríguez, SEA
OF: Kyle Schwarber, PHI
OF: Kyle Tucker, HOU
DH: Shohei Ohtani, LAA
SP: Julio Urías, LAD
SP: Dylan Cease, CWS
SP: Max Fried, ATL
SP: Aaron Nola, PHI
SP: Max Scherzer, NYM
RP: Ryan Helsley, STL
RP: Ryan Pressly, HOU
MVP Awards
American League
Capping a season for the ages in which he set the AL mark with 62 HRs and also led the Majors in RBIs (131), OPS (1.111), OPS+ (211), total bases (391) and runs (133), Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was the overwhelming selection for AL MVP over two-way star Shohei Ohtani.
National League
In logging the best year of his career, veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt flirted with the Triple Crown en route to his first NL MVP Award, hitting .317 with 35 homers and 115 RBIs in helping lead the Cardinals to the NL Central title.
Cy Young Awards
American League
After missing the entire 2021 season, Justin Verlander received a unanimous vote and became the 11th pitcher to win three or more Cy Young Awards and the fifth-oldest pitcher to take home the hardware.
National League
The 27-year-old Sandy Alcantara unanimously won the NL Cy Young with an old-school mentality, leading the Majors in innings with 228 2/3 and twirling six complete games, more than any other team this season.
Rookie of the Year Awards
American League
Mariners outfielder Julio Rodríguez was in a class of his own en route to AL Rookie of the Year honors, leading all rookies in HRs (28), bWAR (6.0) and fWAR (5.3), OPS (.854), wRC+ (146) and total bases (260). He joined Mike Trout as the only players in AL/NL history with at least 25 HRs, 25 SBs and an .800 OPS in their rookie season.
National League
Michael Harris II emerged as an all-around superstar en route to the NL Rookie of the Year Award, finishing 2022 with 19 HRs, 20 SBs, a 4.4 offensive bWAR and 1.3 defensive bWAR despite not debuting with the Braves until May 28. Harris beat out Spencer Strider, making them the eighth set of teammates to finish 1-2 in Rookie of the Year voting.
Manager of the Year Awards
American League
After leading the youngest roster in baseball to the AL Central crown behind their brand of strong pitching, defense and small ball, Guardians skipper Terry Francona earned the AL Manager of the Year Award for the third time in 10 seasons.
National League
Buck Showalter became the first skipper to win Manager of the Year honors with four different teams, taking the honor in the NL after guiding the Mets to 101 wins in his first year with the club. He became the first Mets manager to win the award.
Aaron Awards
American League
Aaron Judge's AL-record 62 home runs grabbed the headlines, but the AL Hank Aaron Award winner led all of baseball in a bevy of categories, including runs (133), RBIs (131), OBP (.425), slugging (.686), OPS (1.111) and total bases (391). Over the past 65 years, only Barry Bonds recorded a loftier single-season wRC+ than Judge’s 207.
National League
A Triple Crown hopeful late into the year, two-time NL Hank Aaron Award winner Paul Goldschmidt paced the NL in slugging percentage (.578), OPS (.981) and OPS+ (180). He also finished among the top three in the senior circuit in runs (106), RBIs (117), total bases (324), batting average (.317), on-base percentage (.404) and WAR.
Clemente Award
In recognition for years of humanitarian work, including the establishment of his own foundation and a continuing determination to help children battling deadly illnesses, veteran Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner was named the winner of the annual Roberto Clemente Award. The honor is bestowed annually to the player who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field.
Gold Glove
American League
C: Jose Trevino (Yankees)
1B: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Blue Jays)
2B: Andrés Giménez (Guardians)
3B: Ramón Urías (Orioles)
SS: Jeremy Peña (Astros)
LF: Steven Kwan (Guardians)
CF: Myles Straw (Guardians)
RF: Kyle Tucker (Astros)
P: Shane Bieber (Guardians)
UT: DJ LeMahieu (Yankees)
Team: Yankees
Platinum Glove: Trevino
National League
C: J.T. Realmuto (Phillies)
1B: Christian Walker (D-backs)
2B: Brendan Rodgers (Rockies)
3B: Nolan Arenado (Cardinals)
SS: Dansby Swanson (Braves)
LF: Ian Happ (Cubs)
CF: Trent Grisham (Padres)
RF: Mookie Betts (Dodgers)
P: Max Fried (Braves)
UT: Brendan Donovan (Cardinals)
Team: Cardinals
Platinum Glove: Arenado
Silver Slugger
American League
C: Alejandro Kirk (Blue Jays)
1B: Nathaniel Lowe (Rangers)
2B: Jose Altuve (Astros)
3B: José Ramírez (Guardians)
SS: Xander Bogaerts (Red Sox)
OF: Aaron Judge (Yankees)
OF: Julio Rodríguez (Mariners)
OF: Mike Trout (Angels)
DH: Yordan Alvarez (Astros)
UT: Luis Arraez (Twins)
National League
C: J.T. Realmuto (Phillies)
1B: Paul Goldschmidt (Cardinals)
2B: Jeff McNeil (Mets)
3B: Nolan Arenado (Cardinals)
SS: Trea Turner (Dodgers)
OF: Mookie Betts (Dodgers)
OF: Kyle Schwarber (Phillies)
OF: Juan Soto (Padres)
DH: Josh Bell (Padres)
UT: Brandon Drury (Padres)
Outstanding DH
After slashing .273/.356/.519 with 34 homers and 95 RBIs, Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani won the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award for the second consecutive year.
Comeback Players
Justin Verlander, who won the 2022 AL Cy Young Award after missing nearly two seasons to Tommy John surgery, was named the AL Comeback Player of the Year, while 42-year-old Albert Pujols won the NL honor after capping his career with 24 HRs and reaching the 700-homer plateau for his career.
Relievers of the Year
Mets closer Edwin Díaz (1.31 ERA, 32 SV and a record 17.1 K/9) earned the Trevor Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year Award, becoming the first player to win top reliever honors in both leagues, while Guardians counterpart Emmanuel Clase (1.36 ERA, MLB-leading 42 SV) notched the Mariano Rivera AL Reliever of the Year Award.
Players Choice Awards
The players have spoken and they rewarded Yankees slugger Aaron Judge with Player of the Year honors, in addition to being named Outstanding American League Player.
Heart & Hustle Award
Awarded to a player who demonstrates "a passion for the game of baseball and best embodies the values, spirit and traditions of the game,” Cards slugger Paul Goldschmidt was named the winner of the Heart & Hustle Award, as voted on by retired and active MLB players.
All-Star Game MVP
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton led the AL with a huge two-run homer -- a 457-foot blast clocked in at 111.7 mph, the hardest-hit base hit in a Midsummer Classic since Statcast began tracking in 2015 -- en route to securing the All-Star Game MVP Award in his hometown Los Angeles.
Monthly/Weekly Awards
Aaron Judge of the Yankees secured the AL Player of the Month Award three times in 2022. See the full list of winners, plus the Pitchers of the Month and Players of the Week for 2022.
Postseason awards
Astros rookie Jeremy Peña homered twice in the ALCS, including a huge 3-run blast in the Game 4 clincher, hitting .353 (6-for-17) while flashing the leather at shortstop to earn series MVP honors.
Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was named the 2022 NLCS MVP after hitting .400 (8-for-20) with three doubles, two homers -- including a go-ahead blast in the eighth inning of the decisive Game 5 -- and five RBIs for the series.
Jeremy Peña became the first rookie position player named World Series MVP after hitting .400 with 10 hits and a 1.023 OPS in Houston's six-game victory. His biggest hit came in the Astros’ win in Game 5, when Peña became the first rookie shortstop to homer in the World Series.